Journal of Agricultural EngineeringSingle-layer perforated air ducts made of plastic films are widely used in greenhouses to control the root-zone environment of crops. However, conventional ducts often exhibit non-uniform airflow and thermal distributions along the duct length, making ...
Yerim Jo +8 more
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Nature and landscape sustainability in Portuguese rural areas: Which role for farming external benefits valorisation? [PDF]
Traditional farming systems are declining rapidly in Portugal. These labour intensive and low productivity systems are incompatible with depopulation and ageing of rural areas.
Lívia Madureira
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Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza +2 more
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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?
Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh +3 more
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Rural Local Landscape Perception Evaluation: Integrating Street View Images and Machine Learning
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-InformationRural landscape perception is of great significance in understanding the emotional connection between people and rural local environments. Seeking to rectify the problem of incomplete or biased results owing to the separation of objective and subjective ...
Suning Gong +3 more
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What is attractive rural landscape? Differences in the social and expert assessment of the changes in the rural landscape of the Carpathian region in Poland with regard to the need of its protection. [PDF]
J Mt Sci, 2023 Gajdek A, Krupa B, Nowak A.
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AI &Innovation, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The rapid evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly advanced the field of electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, enabling real‐time, remote, and patient‐centric cardiac care. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of AI assisted IoT‐based ECG monitoring systems, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies such as ...
Amrita Choudhury +2 more
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Ecological IndicatorsTo alleviate the emotional stress in modern urban life, people are increasingly relying on restorative environments to retain their physical and mental well-being. The rural landscape is an underestimated potential restorative environment.
Songlin Jiang +4 more
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Dimensions of the AI Divide: Digital Inequality and Psychological Consequences
AI &Innovation, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a foundational component of contemporary social, economic, and political life. Yet, the ways in which AI reshapes patterns of exclusion beyond questions of access and technical capability remain insufficiently theorized.
Christos Papaioannou
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Fine-scale spatial genetic structure and dispersal among Italian smooth newt populations in a rural landscape. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2023 Buono V +5 more
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