Crapemyrtle Bark Scale Acanthococcus (=Eriococcus) lagerstroemiae (Kuwana) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Eriococcidae) by Matthew Borden, Xavier Martini, Adam G. Dale

“…This group is in the superfamily Coccoidea (scale insects) and the order Hemiptera (true bugs). Felt scales, also called bark scales, are not considered either armored scales or soft scales. …”
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Crimson Tide: Hans Zimmer, Subliminal Harmony, and Submerged Voices by Donald Greig

“…Choral voices in the film’s context provide both a synecdochic link to the submariners but also function as a commentative chorus. Using Neo-Riemannian theory, the potential contribution of which to film-music studies is still only now beginning to be explored, I examine the deployment of specific harmonic strategies that create a link back to earlier Hollywood film-music practices and show how Zimmer represents less an evolution than a continuation of recognisable styles and idioms. …”
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Problematyka polityczna w kazaniu by Henryk Sławiński

“…It is necessary then to be precise not only with the definition of the sermon, but also the definition of politics. The history of preaching is filled with sermons dealing with political issues. …”
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Scalability and Reliability Determination of Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) Architecture by A. Obayuwana, I. A. Edeoghon

“…The relationship between transmission rates and spread factor was also investigated. Using the LoRaWAN ns-3 module, a scalability analysis of LoRaWAN shows the detrimental impact on packet delivery ratio (PDR) of increasing the number of nodes per gateway and presents the results of transmission rate at varying spread factors. …”
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AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF ONITSHA RESIDENTS ON ‘JAPA’ SYNDROME AMONG NIGERIANS by DANIEL T. EZEGWU, GLORIA NWAKEGO CHUKWUEMEKA, CHINELO EDITH UDE-AKPEH

“…Findings showed that 40% ofOnitsha residents are aware of Japa syndrome to a great extent.Further findings showed that most (39%) of the respondents obtained information about ‘Japa’ issues through the Internet medium, followed by friends and television medium.  They also perceived the ‘Japa’ issues as a positive development. …”
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Who calls the shots in Naomi's life? Reading the Naomi-Ruth story within the African religio-cultural context

“…Such a worldview, in which the Sacred Other, the living and the (living) dead formed an integral whole, can also be observed at critical points in Naomi’s life: when Naomi bid farewell to her daughters-in-law (Rt 1:8-9); Naomi’s confession about Yahweh’s faithfulness to both the living and the dead (Rt 2:20); Naomi’s plan to seek security for Ruth through “levirate” marriage (Rt 3:1), and when she acted as a nurse to Mahlon’s son (Rt 4:5, 16). …”
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DEMOCRACY, POVERTY AND THE SEARCH FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA by Morris K.O. EDOGIAWERIE, E.O. Bello

“…This study will adopt the analytic a priori approach in the exploration of the phenomenon called poverty with a view of determining its cause(s), implications and challenges for the Nigerian state and how to get around this seemingly horrific issue threatening to cripple and tear the nation apart. The work will also focus on exploring the salient elements that characterize good and qualitative governance. …”
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Coastal Sand Frostweed, Crocanthemum arenicola Synonym: Helianthemum arenicola by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…After Hurricane Katrina, coastal sand frostweed became the plant with highest frequency on stable dunes on Horn Island, Mississippi (Lucas and Carter 2013). https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg168 Note: This fact sheet is also available as a chapter in a comprehensive manual titled Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle,  Please see the manual for more information about other useful and attractive native plants for dunes and for further information about restoration and preservation techniques. …”
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JUVENILE DELINQUECY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE; THE DYNAMIC DUO by Igbaekemen Goddy Osa

“…Substance abuse and delinquency often share the common factors of school and family problems, negative peer groups, lack of neighborhood social controls, and a history of physical sexual abuse (Hawkins et al, 2007 Wilson and Howell, 2007). Substance abuse is also associated with violent and income-generating crime by youth, which increases community residents’ level of fear and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thereby further increasing the burden on these resources. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 5: Marine Ecosystems—Coral Reefs & Open Ocean by Karen Blyler, Joy Jordan

“…The 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems curriculum provides an opportunity for young people to practice a variety of life skills while learning marine science concepts. The curriculum also utilizes science inquiry as a way for young people (9-14) to gain a deeper curiosity about the natural world. …”
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Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Clean Water Act by Michael T. Olexa, Luke D'Isernia, Laura Minton, Dulcy Miller, Sarah Corbett

“…Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE582, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Development of a scale of teachers’ perceived training quality from the perspective of TPACK by Jielin Yang, Hongju Wei

“…Explanatory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and item discrimination were also conducted. The results indicated that the scale is reliable and valid for evaluating the quality of teacher training and may be conducive to further research.…”
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Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act by Michael T. Olexa, Luke D'Isernia, Laura Minton, Dulcy Miller, Sarah Corbett

“…Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE586, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness: Shigellosis by Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Michael J. Mahovic, Rajya Shukla

“…Some Shigella strains produce enterotoxin and Shiga-toxin (very much like the verotoxin of E. coli O157:H7). Shigella poisoning, also known as “shigellosis,” is typically self-limiting, treatable, and most people recover quickly. …”
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Female social media influencers in the Arab Gulf: shaping marketing and advertising on Instagram by Afrah A. Alsalloum, Jason Gainous

“…This dual approach not only enhances brand perceptions but also drives consumer behavior. Using a qualitative analysis of five prominent female influencers, the study highlights how emotional appeals like storytelling and self-expression are complemented by rational strategies emphasizing product attributes and benefits. …”
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Święty Maksymilian Maria Kolbe – męczeństwo z miłości by Wiesław Bar

“…In the first part, on based of 26th texts from the Scriptures and the 33rd texts from the Conference, presents a concept of love by Father Maximilian as God’s gift to man, as revealed in Jesus crucified, who left himself in the Eucharist, that the man is strengthened in the love of neighbor, also enemies, even to give one’s life. The modest texts in the number about martyrdom, reveal just the habitual readiness of Knight of the Immaculate, as evidenced by the intention of the Mass of April 30, 1918, celebrated the day after his ordination: “pro gratia et martyrii apostolate, pro me et confratribus in Collegio”. …”
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS (TNCS) AND DEVELOPMENT EQUATION IN THE NIGER DELTA by Prince Eze, Ewelie C. Justice

“…What is sadder in this situation is that the government has not been effective in monitoring and regulating their activities to minimize the negative impact of their operations on the environment, it is in this regard that it is recommended among other things, that government must insist that TNCs adopt international best practices and innovation in their operations, and beyond political speeches and conference communiqué government must also be proactive in enacting and implementing relevant environmental laws and policies that will help in minimizing the harm done to the Environmentenvironment. …”
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Symposium on the role of religious leaders in peacemaking and social change in Africa: Zambia's case by F.D. Sakala

“…This paper looks at the role of religious leaders in peacemaking and social change in Zambia. It also discusses how the Christian Church (Catholic and Protestant) has worked together on political and social issues in Zambia. …”
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Stewardship Ecosystem Services Study: Carbon Stores on Florida Forest Stewardship Program Lands by Nilesh Timilsina, Francisco J. Escobedo, Alison E. Adams, Sonia Delphin

“…The carbon dioxide that is stored over the life of a forest, called carbon stocks, is not only important for mitigating greenhouse gas contributions to climate change, but it can also be valued in several markets and incorporated into environmental policy instruments. …”
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Adoption of Biogas Technology to Ordinary Pit Latrines in Uganda. by Kibet Benson

“…To achieve this, the existing pit latrines were first studied, and then different biogas technologies were also studied. An appropriate technology was then selected and the design equations covering the volume of the digester, inlet and outlet chambers were developed considering the shape of the digester. …”
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