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The Blind Spots of Aid Evaluation: Why Do Some Departments Capture Unintended Effects Better Than Others?

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines why some evaluation agencies and departments of bilateral aid donors report more unintended effects than others. It does so by analysing Belgian, Dutch and German evaluation practices. Using a comparative political economy approach, it evaluates the rigour and independence vis‐à‐vis implementers of their systems.
Dirk‐Jan Koch, Zunera Rana, Charline Burton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Projections of Meteorological Drought and Potential Evapotranspiration Using the RegCM4 Over Northeastern Iran

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
We downscale CanESM2 with the Regional Climate Model version 4 (20 km) and evaluate against 15 stations to derive monthly PET (Hargreaves–Samani) and SPEI for northeastern Iran (1990–2009, 2040–2059, 2080–2099). Results show robust PET increases and a shift toward more negative monthly SPEI—especially April–September—indicating earlier onset and longer
Nasrin Salehnia, Peter T. Wolter, Sylvester Chikabvumbwa, Fateme Hosseini, Sohrab Kolsoumi, Ali Farid, Hashem Zahedipour   +6 more
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Sewage Sludge and Cashew Bagasse Biochars Promote Changes in Selected Physical Attributes Related to the Structure of Degraded Dryland Soil

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
This study evaluated biochars from co‐pyrolysis of sewage sludge and cashew residues on physical quality of a degraded loamy sand soil. SPB applied at 20 Mg ha−1 reduced bulk density by 7.74%, whereas most porosity attributes were driven by soil reconsolidation rather than biochar. Aggregate stability varied with biochar type, with SPB promoting larger
João Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos, Ícaro Vasconcelos do Nascimento, Gilvanete da Silva Henrique, Tiago da Costa Dantas Moniz, Francisco Luan Almeida Barbosa, Alexandre dos Santos Queiroz, Adriana Guirado Artur, Mirian Cristina Gomes Costa, Helon Hébano de Freitas Sousa, Odair Pastor Ferreira, Laís Gomes Fregolente, Antônio Gomes de Souza Filho, Romildo Lopes de Oliveira Filho, Arthur Prudêncio de Araujo Pereira, Jaedson Cláudio Anunciato Mota   +14 more
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Soil Mineral Nitrogen Concentrations Do Not Affect the Ability of Plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Cattle Urine Patches

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Results to date on the effectiveness of plantain (Plantago lanceolata L.) use as a nitrous oxide (N2O) mitigation tool have been variable. In this context, soil mineral N and water content might be factors regulating plantain effectiveness in reducing N2O emissions.
Priscila L. Simon, Pablo L. Ribeiro, Celeste Lane, Alison Rutherford, Cecile A. M. de Klein   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Foreign body ingestions in children and adolescents: A position paper of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) endoscopy special interest group

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a relatively frequent occurrence in the pediatric population with multiple potential sequelae. Appropriate intervention may range from urgent endoscopic retrieval to watchful waiting, with multiple variables influencing the decision.
Oren Ledder, Raoul Furlano, Alexandra Papadopoulou, Dominique Schluckebier, Andreia Nita, Christos Tzivinikos, Salvatore Oliva, Simona Faraci, Luigi Dall'oglio, Marco Deganello Saccomani, Priya Narula, Iva Hojsak, Jorge Amil Dias, Vasiliki Spyropoulou, Lorenzo Norsa, Gokhan Baysoy, Claudio Romano, Matjaž Homan, Mike Thomson   +18 more
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Constipation outcomes in children with and without autism spectrum disorder: Insights from a tertiary motility service

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is commonly associated with gastrointestinal comorbidities, particularly chronic constipation. Despite high clinical burden and frequent tertiary referrals, comparative data describing clinical characteristics, management and outcomes between children with and without ASD—and across ASD severity levels—
Umair Khalid, Rishi Bolia, Joshua Bunt, Ray Lang, Nikhil Thapar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrated characterization of Greek fennel genotypes through morpho‐agronomical characteristics, yield components and phytochemical compounds

JSFA reports, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 91-103, March 2025.
Abstract Background Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) is a widely cultivated vegetable and aromatic‐medicinal plant. In this research, field studies assessed 12 fennel genotypes of diverse origin, comprising 10 Greek accessions and two European commercial varieties, focusing on their morpho‐agronomical traits, phenolic compounds and antioxidant ...
Kalliopi I. Kadoglidou, Christos Maliachovas, Parthenopi Ralli, Maria Irakli, Nektaria Tsivelika, Athanasios G. Mavromatis, Paschalina Chatzopoulou   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Salt‐induced nutritional and metabolic shifts in halophytes: implications for food security

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Plant species vary in their response to salinity: some crops show a degree of salt tolerance, while halophytes – whether wild or cultivated – are characterized by a high capacity to thrive under saline conditions. Halophytes are considered a source of valuable secondary metabolites with potential economic value, yet they might also produce ...
Giulia Atzori, Pedro Garcia Caparros, Antonella Castagna, Luisa Custódio, Valentina Lazazzara, Claus Krogh Madsen, Felicia Menicucci, Maria João Rodrigues, Katalin Solymosi, Jose Ramon Acosta Motos   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Regulation of rhizosphere bacterial communities and physiological phenotypes in maize by biochar under deficit irrigation. [PDF]

BMC Plant Biol
Zhang X, Yang W, Zhang D, Shi Y, Xia S, Wang L, Li X, Zhang R, Qu Z.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

From niche to scale: enabling factors for saline agriculture in the North Sea and Mediterranean regions

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Salinisation is one of the most pressing environmental challenges affecting agricultural land and food production worldwide. Although the challenge is substantial, saline agriculture represents a promising approach that integrates soil, water and crop management practices tailored to salt‐affected lands, enabling both adaptation to ...
Pim van Tongeren, Katarzyna Negacz
wiley   +1 more source