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EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON PROJECT SITES IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, F.C.T, ABUJA [PDF]

open access: yesEngineering Heritage Journal, 2023
Assessment of building construction material on building sites is a function that critically contributes to the achievement of the project goals. Poor construction materials in construction projects sites has many issues which contribute to it such as ...
Micheal, F.   +3 more
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Toluene Conversion by Using Different Morphology MnO2 Catalyst

open access: yesAerosol and Air Quality Research, 2022
MnOx was one of the important catalysts for the degradation of organic compounds. MnO2 with different morphology (nanotube, nanowire, nanocubic and nanoflower) were synthesized by hydrothermal method using KMnO4 and MnSO4 as precursors.
Huaijian Wang   +6 more
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Mapping the “catscape” formed by a population of pet cats with outdoor access

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
The domestic cat (Felis catus) is among the most popular companion animals and most abundant carnivores globally. It is also a pet with an immense ecological footprint because even non-feral and food-subsidized cats can be prolific predators.
Richard Bischof   +5 more
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Effects of stone mining on woody plant species diversity and selected soil properties in northern Ethiopia

open access: yesEnvironmental Systems Research, 2020
Background Stone mining is one of the main livelihood activities in areas close to major cities in Ethiopia. Mining tends to make a notable impact on woody plant species and soil properties. Information regarding the effect of stone mining on woody plant
Leake Belay   +5 more
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Enhancing operations management through smart sensors: measuring and improving well-being, interaction and performance of logistics workers [PDF]

open access: yesThe TQM Journal 34(2), 303-329 (2022), 2021
Purpose The purpose of the research is to conduct an exploratory investigation of the material handling activities of an Italian logistics hub. Wearable sensors and other smart tools were used for collecting human and environmental features during working activities. These factors were correlated with workers' performance and well-being.
arxiv   +1 more source

Genetic variation between Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates

open access: yesPlant Protection Science, 2002
We characterized the genetic diversity of seventy-three C. lindemuthianum isolates collected from 10 different countries by Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) analysis.
K.I. Ansari   +5 more
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IoT-Based Environmental Control System for Fish Farms with Sensor Integration and Machine Learning Decision Support [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
In response to the burgeoning global demand for seafood and the challenges of managing fish farms, we introduce an innovative IoT based environmental control system that integrates sensor technology and advanced machine learning decision support. Deploying a network of wireless sensors within the fish farm, we continuously collect real-time data on ...
arxiv   +1 more source

Food access, mobility, and transportation: a survey and key informant interviews of users of non-profit food hubs in the City of Vancouver before and during the COVID-19 crisis

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2022
Background In the City of Vancouver, Canada, non-profit food hubs such as food banks, neighbourhood houses, community centres, and soup kitchens serve communities that face food insecurity. Food that is available yet inaccessible cannot ensure urban food
Daniel Rajasooriar, Tammara Soma
doaj   +1 more source

Estimating biomass and soil carbon change at the level of forest stands using repeated forest surveys assisted by airborne laser scanner data

open access: yesCarbon Balance and Management, 2023
Background Under the growing pressure to implement mitigation actions, the focus of forest management is shifting from a traditional resource centric view to incorporate more forest ecosystem services objectives such as carbon sequestration.
Victor F. Strîmbu   +5 more
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Can Cape Town's unique biodiversity be saved? Balancing conservation imperatives and development needs

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2012
Cape Town is an urban hotspot within the Cape Floristic Region global biodiversity hotspot. This city of 2,460 km² encompasses four local centers of fynbos plant endemism, 19 national terrestrial vegetation types (six endemic to the city), wetland and ...
Patricia M. Holmes   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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