Religions as a source of (dis)order by J. Urbaniak

“… Would it be fair to say that religious people in general are more suspicious of the believers of other religions than of those who claim to have no faith at all? If the pivotal role of religiosity consists in bringing meaning and order to human life, why should different religions see their respective “orders” as threatening one another? …”
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How to Calculate a Partial Nitrogen Mass Budget for Potato by Rishi Prasad, George Hochmuth

“…This document will also aid county agents, environmental management advisors, and government agency staff members who help farmers improve and implement nutrient BMPs to protect water quality. …”
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Historical narrative and wisdom. Towards preaching Esther "for such a time as this" by Arie C. Leder

“…It suggests that historical narrative in general depicts a God who reveals himself infrequently, that his presence is normally veiled, and that the reader often has more information about God than the characters in the narrative. …”
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As relações entre arranjo institucional e representação política nos conselhos by Joana Vaz Moura

“…The creation of institutional spaces for social participation has originated a new form of political representation. Representatives who act in these spaces speak on behalf of a particular social group that needs a spokesperson to present its interests. …”
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Thyroid Storm Triggered by Rotavirus Infection in a 10-Year-Old Girl by Masazumi Miyahara, Shizuka Otsuki

“…We encountered a case of Graves’ disease in a pediatric patient who presented with thyroid storm (TS), the onset of which was triggered by rotavirus infection. …”
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Rehabilitation Following Posterior Shoulder Stabilization by Brandon T Goldenberg, Pamela Goldsten, Lucca Lacheta, Justin W Arner, Matthew T Provencher, Peter J Millett

“…In most cases, primary surgical treatment for posterior shoulder instability—a posterior labral repair—is indicated for those patients who have failed conservative management and demonstrate persistent functional limitations. …”
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Reflection on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) by J. Corkery

“…Following a brief look at the background to my own interest in Ratzinger, I present some important features of his theology, shedding light on it particularly through drawing attention to those theological figures in the Christian tradition, Augustine and Bonaventure, who have influenced him the most. A brief treatment is then offered of how these theological forefathers are reflected in his work and, following this, Reformation “flavours” shown to have been present in his writings are traced, briefly, through examining three areas of his thought: ethics, his theology of political life, and ecumenism. …”
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How Parents and Agents Can Address Bullying with Youth by Rosemary V. Barnett

“… Recently the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new anti-bullying policy that concluded that bullying is not just another childhood behavior that will eventually be outgrown, but rather a public health problem that can have long-term effects for both the bully and the victim. Children who don't escape the cycle of bullying are at higher risk for serious academic, social, emotional, and legal problems. …”
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Flower Thrips in Blackberries in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Elena M. Rhodes, Elke Weibelzahl, Sara E. Brennen

“…Their numerous health benefits make them a good choice for Florida growers who want to diversify from traditional crops such as strawberries. …”
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Reception of Penelope’s Character in 20th Century Poetry: Female Modernism and Latvian Writer Aspazija by Dina Eiduka

“…She serves as a muse for authors who delve into contemporary issues and address the pertinent challenges of their time. …”
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Opinion Leadership and the Perceived Effects of Local Food on the Local Community by Layne S. Marshall, Melissa R. Taylor, Alexa J. Lamm

“…These articles look at the role opinion leaders, or individuals who have a large amount of influence within their respective social circles, can have on motivating their peers to join in purchasing local food. …”
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Feedback strategies in distance education: a survey of university students by Pentucci Maila, Laici Chiara

“…Students stand as the ultimate source of all feedback; they are the ones who ultimately generate it, and it is this process that catalyzes learning. …”
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A Survey of Educational Program Needs for the Florida Association of Counties County Commissioner Training Program by Rodney L. Clouser

“…In addition, for the first time the executive summary, survey questionnaire and PowerPoint presentation of results are being made available via a link for those who would like to view or print the entire document. …”
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Choosing a Licensed Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspector by Faith M. Oi, Paul Mitola, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Michael J. Page, Mark H. Ruff

“…This revised 4-page fact sheet explains how to select an inspector who is licensed and certified so that you can be confident in the inspection. …”
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More Than Hospitality: A Reflection on The Parish Ministry of Welcoming and Hospitality by Pierre-Alain Giffard

“…Despite its importance, hospitality is often poorly executed, particularly towards newcomers to the church. Visitors who enter a parish church may be ignored, no one speaks to them and their presence may even go completely unnoticed. …”
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Honest to God and the South African churches in 2016 by M. Prozesky

“… The year 2013 was fifty years since the publication of Honest to God, by John A.T. Robinson (1919-1983), who was Bishop of Woolwich at the time. The book became a bestseller. …”
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Social Norms for Behavior Change: A Synopsis by Laura A. Warner, Megan Cantrell, John M. Diaz

“…This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication may be considered an advanced resource for those who are already familiar with basic principles of social norms. …”
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Methods to Relieve Heat Stress for Florida Dairies by Izabella M. Toledo, Ray A. Bucklin, Geoffrey E. Dahl, David K. Beede

“… The hot and humid weather in Florida affects dairy cattle performance throughout the year, and producers who hope to achieve optimum production from their dairy cows must provide them with relief from heat and humidity. …”
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Encouraging Landscape Water-Conservation Behaviors #3: Developing Extension and Outreach Messages That Encourage Landscape Water Conservation Practice Adoption by Courtney Owens, Laura A. Warner, Joy Rumble, Alexa Lamm, Randall Cantrell

“…This 5-page fact sheet explains how Extension can use gain and loss message framing to encourage Florida residents who irrigate their home landscape to adopt water-conservation practices. …”
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Measuring the short-term economic impacts of ecological restoration by Robert Botta, Christa D. Court, Edward V. Camp

“…It should be useful to local governments, outreach and Extension agents, and management agency personnel who want to better understand the economic impacts of restoration actions. …”
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