Specific leaf area (SLA) and leaf dry matter content (LDMC) are key leaf functional traits often used to reflect plant resource utilization Sunflower Seeds strategies and predict plant responses to environmental changes.In general, grassland plants at different elevations exhibit varying survival strategies.However, it remains unclear how grassland
An Afrocentric Critique of World Systems Analysis as a Critical Theory in International Relations
In this research Detergent Drawer Top paper, authors provide a comprehensive overview and critique of the World System Analysis (also read as World System theory).This central focus is driven by the need to bring about a fair and justifiable explanation of the theory and appreciation by examining the work critically as the most persuasive theory in
Unmet needs in treating itch: reaching beyond eczema
Purpose Pruritus is an unpleasant sensation that creates the urge to scratch.In many chronic conditions, relentless pruritus and scratching perpetuates a vicious itch-scratch cycle.Uncontrolled itch can detrimentally affect quality of life and may lead to sleep disturbance, impaired concentration, financial burden, and psychological suffering.Recen
A semi-automatic approach for doline mapping in Brazilian covered karst: the way forward to vulnerability assessment
Doline mapping is paramount in the vulnerability and risk assessment of the underground karst environment by identifying cave-ground connectivity points at the surface.However, manual mapping is labour-intensive, slow and subjective, especially on a large scale.Therefore, the present study adopted a GIS-based semi-automatic approach for mapping lar
Parenthood in a Swedish prospective cohort of 1,378 adolescents and young adults banking semen for fertility preservation at time of cancer diagnosis
BackgroundThe possibility of future parenthood is a highly relevant issue for patients of reproductive age facing oncologic treatment.This study aimed to investigate how fatherhood was achieved in a patient cohort of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) banking semen at time of cancer diagnosis and to determine the effectiveness of cryopreservation