Individual contributions to group behaviour in the cooperatively breeding southern ground-hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri by Middleton, Kyle-Mark

“…In birds, cooperative breeding is found mainly in harsh regions with greater environmental variability, such that individuals might do better to help relatives than attempt to breed themselves. …”
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The rating of sluicing flumes in combination with sharp-crested and crump weirs under modular and non-modular flow conditions by Bruce, H. G. S.

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A Virtual-Reality-Based Dental Simulator for Endodontics with Automated Formative Feedback by Abo El Ela, Yousef Salah

“…Moreover, extracted teeth usually are in short supply and with limited variability in terms of anatomy and mostly diminished structure. …”
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Modelling the user-specific human cochlea

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Piano technique as a manifestation of motor control and learning : an investigation from the perspectives of the motor and action systems theories

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Conservation genetics of African wild dogs Lycaon pictus (Temminck, 1820) in South Africa

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Camera traps as sensor networks for space-time exploration of terrestrial mammal communities by Bussière, Elsa Marion Sylvie

“…Using kernel density functions with descriptive and multivariate statistics, this chapter showed that most mammal species responded to the ecological variability brought about by seasonality by adjusting their diel activity rhythms between winter and summer, resulting in a reduction of time exposure to a physiologically stressful environment caused by high temperatures in summer. …”
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Genetic admixture of Kruger National Park black rhino (Diceros bicornis minor): conservation implications by Stanbridge, Deborah

“…The data provided by this study can be used to guide management and conservation decisions regarding maximising genetic variability across the subspecies. Furthermore, given the encouraging levels of genetic diversity observed, the Kruger black rhinoceros population would be an ideal source population for supplementation of genetically depauperate populations or creating new populations. …”
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Landscape heterogeneity as a determinant of range utilization by African elephants (Loxodonta africana) in mesic savannas

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Transport mechanisms of uranium and thorium in fractured rock aquifers

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Non-destructive assessment of leaf composition as related to growth of the grapevine (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Shiraz) by Strever, Albert (Albert Erasmus)

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Skin Microbiome Dynamics and Strain-Level Dysbiosis in Acne Vulgaris: Evidence from Diverse Egyptian Populations by Abdelaal, Rana

“…Recent findings highlight the importance of the skin microbiome, in particular the diversity and strain variability of Cutibacterium acnes, in the pathogenesis of acne. …”
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The biophysical processes controlling the South-East Madagascar Bloom by Dilmahamod Ahmad Fehmi

“…This austral summer bloom extends largely towards the open ocean, from the Madagascan coasts up to ~65°E and it exhibits an intriguing interannual variability. A variety of observational datasets as well as a high resolution coupled physical-biogeochemical model, based on CROCOPISCES, are used to explore the biophysical processes associated with the bloom and these westward-propagating eddies. …”
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Enhancement of the Fynbos Leaf Optical Recognition Application (FLORA-E) by Makumborenga, Roy

“…The methods utilised in FLORA-A to -D are ineffective when attempting to classify irregular structured objects with high variability, such as stems and leafy stems. …”
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Procedural environmental rights in regional trade agreements: trends, policy drivers and the case for multilateralisation within the World Trade Organization by Bondi, Vyonna Achieng

“…The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), as amended in 1994 during the Uruguay Round, in effect established a new treaty structure to govern international trade and commerce. …”
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Genetic analysis of Cannabis flowering traits in differential environments by Gabriel, Casey Ashley

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Synthesis and characterization of efficient polyamide thin film nanocomposite membranes by Elleithy, Mohamed M. A.

“…Interestingly, at low RH value (30%) and under free convection condition, membranes with semi-symmetric structure were successfully produced. This novel structure holds the privileges of both symmetric and asymmetric membranes. …”
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Analysis of land cover changes of the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory environment over five decades

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Population genetics of South African Protea L. (Proteaceae) species associated with various pollinator guilds by Smith, Megan

“…However, it is often uncertain how these pollination systems affect gene flow between plant populations, mating system outcome, and subsequent genetic health of plant species. Genetic variability is an important aspect in understanding the long-term survival of a species because excessive homozygosity, as a result of high amounts of inbreeding, may restrict a species’ long-term local adaptive potential. …”
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Extension and verification of the PWM_SA model to incorporate SANI-specific bioprocesses using experimental data from the Hong Kong SANI saline sewage treatment pilot plant. by Mudau, Hope Thendo

“…Although the steady-state model provided meaningful insights, some limitations highlight the potential for future dynamic modelling to capture transient fluctuations and real-time responses to influent variability. This research establishes a critical foundation for the implementation of SANI-based saline sewage treatment in South Africa, supporting efforts to enhance water sustainability and manage pollution effectively in saline and water-stressed environments.…”
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