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Effects of Technological Innovations on Small-Scale Farming in Rural Areas: A South African Perspective

International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management
The aim of the paper is to examine the effects of technological innovations on small-scale farming in rural areas in South Africa. It argues that small-scale farming farmers face challenges related to arable land and water supplies.
Mahlodi Daniel Raphiri, Mohale Ernest Selelo   +1 more
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Effects of ionospheric small-scale structures on GNSS [PDF]

IET 11th International Conference on Ionospheric Radio Systems and Techniques (IRST 2009), 2009
This paper presents a statistical study of ionospheric small- scale structures detected at the GPS station of Brussels (BRUS) from 1994 to 2008. Two types of structures have been detected: Travelling Ionospheric Disturbances (TID's) and so- called "Noise-Like Structures" due to geomagnetic storms.
Wautelet, Gilles, Lejeune, Sandrine, Warnant, René   +2 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small-scale land use effects on plant communities in Mediterranean urban ecosystems

Ecological Indicators
The spatial configuration of urban landscapes, characterized by complex mosaics of fragmented patches subjected to different land uses, shapes biodiversity and, therefore, affects ecosystem stability and functioning.
Vincenzo Baldi, Alessandro Bellino, Daniela Baldantoni   +2 more
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Adverse Health Effects and Mercury Exposure in a Colombian Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining Community

Toxics, 2022
The aim of this study was, first of all, to associate the mercury (Hg) concentrations and respiratory functions of the gold miners in the artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) environment in San Martín de Loba, Colombia.
Fredy Vergara-Murillo, Shirley González-Ospino, Nazly Cepeda-Ortega, Fredy Pomares-Herrera, Boris Johnson-Restrepo   +4 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drivers of Crop Diversification: Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Delta State Nigeria

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2021
Smallholder farmers in southern Nigeria have relied on the cultivation of cassava, yam, maize and plantain for their livelihood for generations. However, with rising climate variability and soil degradation, many farmers are adopting crop diversification
Odjuvwuederhie Emmanuel Inoni, Bayero Sule Gani, Elizabeth Sabo   +2 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Basin-scale effects of small hydropower on biodiversity dynamics [PDF]

, 2018
Construction of small hydropower plants (
Martin Schmid, Katharina Lange, Lange, Katharina, Clemens Trautwein, Brodersen, Jakob, Robinson, Christopher T, Philipp Meier, Trautwein, Clemens, Jakob Brodersen, Christine Weber, Schmid, Martin, Christopher T Robinson, Weber, Christine, Meier, Philipp   +13 more
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Nonlinear finite element analysis of vibration of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with geometric imperfection resting on elastic foundations in a thermal–magnetic environment

Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics, 2021
This paper presents nonlinear finite element analysis of the systems of partial differential equations (PDEs) that govern the vibration dynamics and stability responses of slightly curved Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by means of nonlocal ...
M.G. Sobamowo, A.A. Yinusa
doaj   +1 more source