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Wheat and barley seed system in Syria: farmers' varietal perceptions, seed sources and seed management [PDF]

, 2011
A total of 206 wheat and 200 barley farmers were interviewed in northeastern Syria to understand farmer perceptions and practice relating to modern varieties, seed sources and seed quality. Wheat farmers had better awareness and grew modern varieties (87%
Gastel, A.J.G., van, Struik, P.C., Bishaw, Z.   +2 more
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CSR disclosure and investment efficiency in MENA countries: The moderating role of CSR committee

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) is often recognized as a transparency mechanism that allows companies to communicate their commitment to CSR. However, CSRD may also exacerbate agency conflicts. This study addresses these two contrasting perspectives by investigating the impact of CSRD on investment efficiency and exploring ...
Mohamed Malek Belhoula, Imen Khanchel, Naima Lassoued, Rouba Jebri   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Remote sensing and modelling analysis of the extreme dust storm hitting the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean in September 2015 [PDF]

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2017
The extreme dust storm that affected the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean in September 2015 resulted in record-breaking dust loads over Cyprus with aerosol optical depth exceeding 5.0 at 550 nm.
S. Solomos, A. Ansmann, R.-E. Mamouri, I. Binietoglou, P. Patlakas, E. Marinou, V. Amiridis   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rojava: Millions of civilians in northern Syria threatened as US green-lights Turkey’s invasion [PDF]

, 2019
On October 6, the White House declared US troops would be withdrawn from northern Syria and no longer be in the immediate area ahead of a Turkish military operation. Erdogan claims to want to establish a peace corridor and safe zone. Peace and safety are
Hamourtziadou, Lily, Gokay, Bulent
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The recovery of the local economy in northern Aleppo : reality and challenges [PDF]

, 2021
The Syrian conflict has altered the ecosystem in northern Syria in many ways. However, the most significant shift has been Aleppo’s disconnection from the surrounding countryside, its suburbs having practically become economically autonomous from the ...
HATAHET, Sinan
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Biogeography and diversification patterns in the Irano‐Turanian biodiversity hotspots inferred from a molecular phylogeny of the subendemic Iris subgenus Scorpiris (Iridaceae)

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
The Irano‐Turanian Floristic Region harbors a rich flora, but our understanding of the development of this diversity is limited by a lack of data on phylogenetic relationships and biogeographic patterns of endemic and more widespread plants. Hypotheses of in situ diversification versus allopatric diversification were tested using Iris subgen. Scorpiris,
Mona Salimbahrami, Hojjatollah Saeidi, Ali Bagheri, Carol A. Wilson, Gerald M. Schneeweiss   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changing perspectives on roller presses in late antique northern Syria [PDF]

, 2017
There has long been a widespread view that the economy of the North Syrian limestone massif in Late Antiquity was largely based on the production of olive oil.
Dimitri Van Limbergen, Van Limbergen, Dimitri   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Unveiling Saint Theobald: A Multidisciplinary Bioanthropological Investigation

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Saint Theobald of Provins (1033–1066), a French nobleman who embraced voluntary poverty, hermitism, and pilgrimage, represents an early figure in the medieval ascetic movement. He holds historical significance for the diffusion of 11th‐century ascetic ideals, as a hermit saint associated with the Camaldolese order and venerated across northern
Nicola Carrara, Cicero Moraes, Luca Bezzi, Alberto Zanatta, Luca Pagani, Gilberto Artioli, Cinzia Scaggion   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survey on threatened medicinal plants diversity of Northwestern Syria

Genetic Resources
Throughout history, many plant species have been used as natural medicines to prevent and treat human diseases. Due to its geographical location, climate, and history, Syria contains a remarkable diversity of medicinal plants. However, in recent years a
Munzer Aldarvish, Anas Al Kaddour, Akram Bourgol, Yasser Ramazan, Yousef Hallak, Stephen Cavers , Joan Cottrell   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Satellite imagery-based monitoring of archaeological site damage in the Syrian civil war.

PLoS ONE, 2017
Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the rich archaeological heritage of Syria and northern Iraq has faced severe threats, including looting, combat-related damage, and intentional demolition of monuments.
Jesse Casana, Elise Jakoby Laugier
doaj   +1 more source