Enhancing food and livelihood security in the context of the food and financial crisis: challenges and opportunities for small scale rainwater harvesting and conservation [PDF]
The world recently experienced the food and financial crisis. The food crisis was an indicator of the challenges towards sufficiently feeding an increasing world population.
Baiphethi, Mompati N. +3 more
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Innovative approaches to water security:ICTs as platforms for systemic online negotiation [PDF]
, 2006 This paper presents the initial outcomes of the research project ‘Innovative approaches to water security using ICTs for systemic online negotiations’ carried out between the department of Systems at the OU, UNESCO PC-CP program and UNESCO-IHE Institute ...
Simon, Sandrine
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Coagulative granular hydrogels are composed of packed thrombin‐functionalized microgels that catalyze the conversion of fibrinogen into a secondary fibrin network, filling the interstitial voids. This bio‐inspired approach stabilizes the biomaterial to match the robustness of bulk hydrogels without compromising injectability, mimicking the initial ...
Zhipeng Deng +16 more
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Assessment of drought based on resilience concept – A case study of Jiaodong Peninsula
Journal of Hydrology: Regional StudiesStudy Region: The Jiaodong Peninsula in eastern ChinaStudy focus: This study proposes a comprehensive drought resilience assessment framework that integrates defensive, recovery, and adaptive capacities.
Yusheng Wang +7 more
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International Water Management Institute success stories 2000-2009 [PDF]
Research institutes / Research projects / Development projects / Water resource management / Water use / Multiple use / Food security / Soil conservation / Poverty / Farmers / Water harvesting / Water storage / Tanks / Land management / Drinking water ...
Chartres, Colin J.
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A Novel Decellularized Fibrocartilage Graft Promotes Tympanic Membrane Repair
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.An off‐the‐shelf decellularized porcine meniscus fibrocartilage graft (MEND) is engineered for pediatric tympanoplasty. Featuring a microchannel architecture that promotes host cell invasion, MEND rapidly closes tympanic membrane perforations and fully remodels in vivo, outperforming fascia and matching cartilage grafts while avoiding donor‐site ...
Paul M. Gehret +6 more
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Insights into freeze–thaw and infiltration in seasonally frozen soils from field observations
Vadose Zone JournalSnowmelt infiltration into frozen soils in seasonally frozen landscapes is a critically important hydrological process, with consequences for agriculture, water resources, and flooding.
Ines Sanchez‐Rodriguez +3 more
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Proceedings of the National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Sri Lanka, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9-11 June 2009. Vol. 1. Irrigation for food security [PDF]
Food security / Climate change / River basins / Water shortage / Irrigated farming / Water quality / Tanks / Aquatic plants / Rice / Food insecurity / Water resource management / Zero tillage / Weed control / Agroforestry / Canals / Surface runoff ...
Godaliyadda, G. G. A. +2 more
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Laser‐Assisted Processing and Modification of Bioactive Glasses: A Review
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Laser technologies provide powerful tools to process and transform bioactive glasses for advanced biomedical applications. This review discusses laser‐matter interaction mechanisms, laser surface engineering, and laser‐assisted fabrication of scaffolds and nanofibers.
Antonio Riveiro +8 more
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