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Social capital and regional social infrastructure investment: Evidence from New Zealand [PDF]
In this paper we link unique data on local social infrastructure expenditure with micro-level individual survey data of self-reported social capital measures of trust and participation in community activities.
Arthur Grimes +3 more
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Microbial communities and functional diversity in seafood
JSFA reports, EarlyView.Abstract Functional diversity encompasses ecosystem processes that enhance adaptability to environmental change. This study explores the diversity of microorganisms associated with seafood. In this paper, we present our knowledge of microbial diversity in relation to seafood.
Christian Larbi Ayisi +3 more
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.) serve as a protein‐rich staple, particularly in Mediterranean countries, where they are often grown in marginal and water‐stressed areas. This meta‐analysis synthesized evidence from peer‐reviewed publications across Mediterranean countries to assess how chickpea rhizobial inoculation influences chickpea ...
Amira Hachana +11 more
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"Can Global Imbalances Continue?: Policies for the U.S. Economy" [PDF]
In this new Strategic Analysis, we review what we believe is the most important economic policy issue facing policymakers in the United States and abroad: the prospect of a growth recession in the United States, linked to the imbalances in the U.S ...
Gennaro Zezza +2 more
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The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.We used 4 sampling methods to estimate or index the abundance and sex ratio of spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) over 14 years. The present study highlights the importance of considering individual heterogeneity in capture probability when estimating abundance of pond‐breeding amphibians from capture data with imperfect detection. Abstract Long‐
Patrick D. Moldowan +3 more
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Net Ecosystem CO2 Exchange in Natural, Cutover and Partly Restored Peatlands [PDF]
, 1999 Peatlands are an important component of the global carbon cycle, storing 23 g C m-2 yr-1 to comprise a global carbon pool of approximately 455 Pg.
Warner, Kevin D.
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Balancing ecosystem‐service supply and demand is central to understanding both the natural and social dimensions of ecosystem services and to enhancing human well‐beings. Concurrently, collaborative efforts are underway to improve multiple ecosystem services, including the promotion of carbon neutrality and water purification (WP) within basin
Jing Cheng +5 more
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Soil erosion remains a major global concern affecting agricultural productivity and land sustainability. This study investigates the magnitude and variability of soil erosion in a long‐term experiment (LTE) established in 1963 in Colonia, Uruguay, aiming to compare the performance of the 137Cs tracer technique and the RUSLE model across ...
Marcos Tassano +6 more
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Concentration, Specialisation and Agglomeration of firms in New Zealand [PDF]
To what extent do New Zealand firms choose to locate close to each other, and why? This paper summarises patterns of geographic concentration of firms in New Zealand between 1987 and 2003.
David C. Maré
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Land use change (LUC) from paddy rice to sugarcane cultivation strongly influences soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, with the extent and direction of change depending on residue management and time since conversion. This study aimed to (i) evaluate SOC stock changes under different residue management practices and conversion periods following ...
Nipon Mawan +3 more
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