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Multiple Signaling Functions Of Song In A Polymorphic Species With Alternative Reproductive Strategies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Vocal traits can be sexually selected to reflect male quality, but may also evolve to serve additional signaling functions. We used a long-term dataset to examine the signaling potential of song in dimorphic white-throated sparrows (Zonotrichia ...
Formica, Vincent A.   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Left Wanting and Left Unheard: A Dual Grievance Model of Populism Across Six European Countries

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Social Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study tests a dual grievance model of populism by examining whether relative deprivation and external political inefficacy are linked to two core dimensions of populist beliefs (people sovereignty and anti‐elitism) via aversive political emotions (anger, sadness and fear) and institutional distrust across six European countries (N = 5487).
Anna Cortijos‐Bernabeu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic Analyses for the White-Tailed Character of the Chabo (Japanese Bantam)

open access: yesThe Journal of Poultry Science, 2006
In the Chabo (Japanese Bantam) breed of native Japanese chickens, there are birds that have buff-like plumage. This plumage shows yellowish brown at the trunk and white for all the tail feathers and a part of the primaries. In other words, this plumage
Masaoki Tsudzuki   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

No evidence for general condition‐dependence of structural plumage colour in blue tits: an experiment [PDF]

open access: bronze, 2011
Anne Peters   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

By‐product of heparin extraction as a sustainable alternative to enhance the use of nitrogen in agriculture

open access: yesEnvironmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView.
Abstract This study evaluates the potential of a new organic fertilizer derived from porcine intestinal mucosa (designated BHE), a by‐product of the heparin extraction process, as a sustainable nitrogen (N) source for agriculture. The work was conducted in two stages: (i) chemical and spectroscopic characterization of BHE compared with poultry litter ...
Aline Zanquetti   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bionomics of the pied stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus) in New Zealand : with special reference to breeding behaviour: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University [PDF]

open access: yes, 1971
Aims of the Study. Although the Pied Stilt, Himantopus h.leucocephalus, Gould,1837*Nomenclature for New Zealand birds follows that laid down in the Annotated Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Kinsky,1970). Other bird species are as prescribed in the
McConkey, Brian F
core  

Notable Impact of Paleotectonic Stress on Gold Mineralisation in the West Qinling Orogen

open access: yesGeological Journal, EarlyView.
By applying fuzzy clustering and multiple inverse methods, we systematically processed the data of vein and fault slip in this ore deposit to reveal the transition of orogenic geological environment and paleotectonic stress field. Our research results show two different stress states: the northwest–southeast extensional stress field and the northeast ...
Hongyan Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Accounting for the Opportunity Cost of Children's Time in Economic Evaluation: Challenges and Frequently Asked Questions

open access: yesHealth Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Economic evaluations carried out from a societal perspective ought to account for the opportunity cost of a range of resources, including those committed by care recipients. People's time is such a resource: it is limited, valuable and it has an opportunity cost that should be reflected in cost calculations.
Lazaros Andronis   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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