Northward expansion of the Critically Endangered Arabian leopard in Dhofar, Oman by Hadi Al Hikmani, Khalid Al Hikmani

“…We advocate the designation of central and western areas of the Nejd as a National Nature Reserve, to protect critical habitat for the Arabian leopard and for other species in this region.…”
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A holistic stochastic model for precipitation events by Alexander Weyant, Alexander Gershunov, Anna K. Panorska, Tomasz J. Kozubowski, Julie Kalansky

“…We describe a trivariate probability distribution and assert that it provides a natural description for the durations, magnitudes, and maximum intensities of such events. …”
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Participant Action Research (PAR) for early childhood and primary education: the example of the THRIECE project by Leah O’Toole

“…Finally, it identifies the crucial nature of a relational approach for the success of Participant Action Research. …”
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Develop Your Own Florida Olive IPM Plan by Morgan Byron, Eleanor Phillips, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“…Gillett-Kaufman and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department touches on some aspects of olive tree health that will help improve your trees' natural resistance to pests and pathogens. At the end of the guide is a monthly care and observation schedule to help you recognize when you should begin scouting for key pests and when important grove management decisions should be made. …”
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Lignin in Place of Carbon Black for Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Based Automotive Sealing Profiles by Bayram Poyraz, Yusuf Güner, Ayhan Tozluoglu, Rıdvan Yamanoğlu, Zeki Candan, Murat Şen

“…In conclusion, when incorporated at a specified ratio, lignin is economical and provides ecological benefits. Its use as a natural filler can be recommended to automotive industries to provide enhanced properties and ecological properties as a substitute for carbon black.…”
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An overview of recent developments in translation studies with special reference to the implications for Bible translation by J. A. Naudé

“…Starting off with a discussion of the disciplinary nature of translation studies, an overview of some developments emphasising the source text, the process of translation, the reception of the translated text, and the cultural-social bound character of translation, is offered. …”
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Centipedegrass for Florida Lawns by J. Bryan Unruh, Laurie E. Trenholm, John L. Cisar

“…It grows close to the ground, is medium textured, and is naturally lighter in color than other lawn grasses. …”
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Avoiding Corrosion Problems in Florida by Virginia Peart

“… Corrosion is a naturally occurring deterioration of a metal caused by reaction with its environment and especially with oxygen. …”
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Additive contribution of multiferroic film and semiconductor substrate from nanotube array to resistive switching, topographic features by Shikhgasan Ramazanov, Gaji Gajiev, Daud Selimov, Sadrudin Gadzhimuradov, Sagim Suleymanov, Ştefan Ţălu, Robert S. Matos, Henrique D. da Fonseca Filho

“…The self-affine attributes of the BFOT film are validated by the exponential reduction in autocorrelation functions, and the Minkowski functionals underscore the intricate and irregular nature of the film's topographic patterns.…”
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Vida Saludable: Ejercicio y diabetes by Sergio Romero, Linda B. Bobroff

“…El ejercicio puede ayudarle a controlar los niveles de azúcar en la sangre, reducir la grasa corporal y disminuir los riesgos de enfermedades del corazón. …”
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A Multi-Disciplinary Review of Current Sea-Level Rise Research in Florida by Anna Cathey Linhoss, Lisa Gardner Chambers, Kevin Wozniak, Tom Ankersen

“…The rate of sea-level rise in Florida generally follows the global average (~3 mm per year) and is slowly gaining public attention as a significant threat to the natural and socioeconomic future of the state. This 18-page multi-disciplinary review provides an annotated bibliographic summary of current peer-reviewed literature regarding sea-level rise in Florida. …”
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Mapping chromatin remodelling in glioblastoma identifies epigenetic regulation of key molecular pathways and novel druggable targets by Claire Vinel, James Boot, Weiwei Jin, Nicola Pomella, Alexandra Hadaway, Charles Mein, Nicolae Radu Zabet, Silvia Marino

“…Abstract Background Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumour in the adult population and its prognosis is dismal. The heterogeneous nature of the tumour, to which epigenetic dysregulation significantly contributes, is among the main therapeutic challenges of the disease. …”
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How Can You Reduce Flooding Damage to Vegetable Crops? by Yuncong Li, Renuka Rao, Stewart Reed

“…For example, the application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers overcomes N deficiency, while natural or synthetic hormones are used to correct hormone imbalances, and the addition of fungicides help control soil-borne pathogens. …”
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SAVE: Steps in Achieving Viable Energy—Teacher Edition by Nathan Mitten, H.A. (Skip) Ingley, Jessica Kochert, Joy C. Jordan

“…The journey continues as youth investigate the various ways that energy is used, both through natural and man-made processes. Finally, the journey concludes with a closer look into the ways the world we live in is impacted, both positively and negatively by our energy use. …”
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Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) by Haleigh A. Ray, Jacqueline Y. Miller

“…(Photo credit: Andrei Sourakov, McGuire Center or Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida) EENY631/IN1101: Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) (ufl.edu) …”
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“Lost in translation?” Animal research in the era of precision medicine by Hamideh Frühwein, Norbert W. Paul

“…However, given the intricate nature of human physiology and the complexities of diseases such as cancer, this paper critically examines the role of animal experimentation in translational research, both from epistemological and ethical viewpoints. …”
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Ludzkie zoo w percepcji dzieci by Tomasz Nowicki

“…The reversal of order, in turn, shows the social order as a brutal genre struggle, activating the imaginary of nature perceived as threatening and dangerous. …”
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The Benefits of Breastfeeding by Cassie C. Rowe, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. A. Kauwell

“…Breastfeeding is also economical, convenient, and natural. This 5-page fact sheet informs new mothers about why breastfeeding is a great choice. …”
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Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) by Gregg S. Nuessly, John L. Capinera

“…Its normally saprophytic life style belies its destructive nature when it comes to its preference for sweet corn ears. …”
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SAVE: Steps in Achieving Viable Energy—Leader Guide by Nathan Mitten, H.A. (Skip) Ingley, Jessica Kochert, Joy C. Jordan

“…The journey continues as youth investigate the various ways that energy is used, both through natural and man-made processes. Finally, the journey concludes with a closer look into the ways the world we live in is impacted, both positively and negatively by our energy use. …”
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