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Evaluating the efficacy of carbachol at reducing corvid predation on artificial nests
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2018 Nest predation often limits recovery of threatened and endangered birds, especially ground‐nesting species. Accordingly, a variety of techniques are used to reduce the impact of nest predation on listed species.
Matthew P. Brinkman +2 more
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Volcanic Diffuse Volatile Emissions Tracked by Plant Responses Detectable From Space
Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 2023 Volcanic volatile emissions provide information about volcanic unrest but are difficult to detect with satellites. Volcanic degassing affects plants by elevating local CO2 and H2O concentrations, which may increase photosynthesis.
Robert R. Bogue +3 more
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Reproductive declines in an endangered seabird: cause for concern or signs of conservation success? [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Collection and analysis of demographic data play a critical role in monitoring and management of endangered taxa. I analyzed long-term clutch size and fledgling productivity data for California least tern (Sternula antillarum browni), a federally ...
Justin Schuetz
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Survival of fallen and returned rooftop nesting Least Tern chicks
Avian Conservation and EcologyBeach habitat is increasingly degraded and disturbed, and many species of Larids (gulls, terns, and skimmers) have adapted to nesting on gravel rooftops.
Elizabeth A Forys +2 more
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The status of waterbird populations of Chhaya Rann Wetland Complex in Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2019 The present investigation was undertaken to study the diversity of wetland birds in Chhaya Rann (Gujarati: Deserted land) wetland complex, situated in the urban setting of Porbandar City, in the western state of Gujarat, India.
Dhavalkumar Vargiya, Anita Chakraborty
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Reumatismo, 2011 Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and the tolerability of viscosupplementation (VS) with hyaluronic acid (Hylan GF 20) in a cohort of 36 patients affected by hip osteoarthritis through a 18 months follow-up.
Cristiano Padalino +7 more
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Counting cases, conserving species: addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has become a critical threat to wildlife, shifting from a seasonal epizootic to a persistent, year‐round panzootic with global consequences. Here, we summarise the origin, evolutionary mechanisms, and expanding host range of the current H5N1 virus (clade 2.3.4.4b) and assess its impact on wildlife. Over
Ulrich Knief +4 more
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A remote marking device and newly developed permanent dyes for Wildlife research
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2017 Noninvasive, safe, quick marking of individual animals using distinctive colors that are highly visible and persistent is a valuable methodology, but practical techniques and permanent safe dyes are lacking.
Patricia Baird +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessment criteria have drawn substantial attention by investors in recent years. ESG factors have been considered by investors to create greater wealth and better investment decisions and opportunities. However, there are ambiguities about ESG assessment and reporting with issues of transparency and
Caleb Boadi +2 more
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Vine copula knockoffs for variable selection in gene expression studies
Canadian Journal of Statistics, EarlyView.Abstract Identifying clinical and genetic markers is essential for stratifying cancer patients by survival outcomes and guiding personalized treatment strategies. However, gene expression studies often involve high‐dimensional predictors with mixed data types and complex dependence, which complicates reliable variable selection.
José Ulises Márquez Urbina +3 more
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