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Diffusion of modern irrigation technologies in Reunion Island : An evolutionary approach [PDF]
, 2007 We develop an evolutionary economics framework designed to assess the diffusion and adoption processes of modern, water-saving, irrigation technologies among heterogeneous farmers over time. This framework is evaluated using a survey on 114 farms located
Farolfi, Stefano +2 more
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Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Two large‐scale experiments investigated fire spread mechanisms in vegetation ground fires in a pine forest and an agricultural field within the European TREEADS project. The tests, conducted in Saxony‐Anhalt and Brandenburg, targeted regions with dry, sandy soils and extensive pine stands and aim to improve suppression strategies and wildfire
Andrea Klippel +6 more
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Saline Conversion and Ice Structures from Artificially Grown Sea Ice [PDF]
, 1967 The environment of cold regions is generally viewed as inhospitable, primarily due to application of ideal processes and techniques suitable to temperate zones. The work herein is a step toward solving two environmental problems.
Behlke, C. E. +2 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo +5 more
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AgricultureBackground: The influence of varying slope gradients on the hydraulic performance of sprinkler irrigation systems operating on sloping farmland is investigated, with a specific focus on longitudinal and transverse travel directions.
Zhi Wang, Xingye Zhu, Fuhua Wang
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Soil and Water Research, 2015 Water quality and quantity in agricultural systems of arid and semi- arid regions of the world are of great importance. In this regard the trend to pressurized irrigation systems compared to surface irrigation, elevating water use efficiency, has ...
Ali BAGHERZADEH, Parisa PAYMARD
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The Seedling Sanctuary: Automated Cold Frame for Gardner Elementary [PDF]
, 2019 The purpose of this report is to provide the details of the Seedling Sanctuary, a mechanical engineering senior design project. The project in question is an automated cold frame designed specifically for Gardner Academy, a local elementary school in San
Bell, Fiona +2 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This invited paper gives an overview of the challenges the world is facing and offers a possible solution for water and food security within the holistic integrated concept of the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus. The paper summarizes the experience the author gained through working on various research projects at national and international ...
Ragab Ragab
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 Global poultry production is facing several challenges including a projected increase in global demand for high quality animal proteins and the need to adapt to environmental contrasts including heat stress and the increasing pressure on natural resource
Yi Liang +3 more
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Optimizing Executive Cash Bonuses: The Nonlinear Impact of Executive Cash Bonuses and Strategic Fit
Journal of Corporate Accounting &Finance, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examines how aligning executive cash bonuses with firm strategic orientation influences firm performance. While prior research mainly focuses on stock‐based incentives and linear effects, we address critical gaps by analyzing cash bonuses and exploring nonlinear relationships using polynomial regression and response surface analysis.
Yao‐Tien Lee +3 more
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