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1. IntroductionDuring the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a clear need to adopt telework, either fully or partially. This aimed to reduce the spread of the virus and its effects . Telework was deemed feasible when the…

18F just completed a successful two-year partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) .gov registry. Together with an excellent vendor team, we built a new way to request and manage…

18F just completed a successful two-year partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) .gov registry. Together with an excellent vendor team, we built a new way to request and manage…

To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch is launching a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’ll…

From left to right: Stuart Levenbach (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Keith Frost (DHEC), Christina Melton (Lexington-Richland School District 5), Amy Umberger (Dutch Fork Elementary), Julius Scott (Dutch…

Adams et al., 2023Urban agriculture and farmers’ willingness to pay for treated wastewater: Insights from vegetable producers in the greater Accra metropolis of GhanaGhanaDriving factors of WTP (experience)Al-Najar et al., 2019The effect…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2879: Advancing Sustainable Building Practices: Intelligent Methods for Enhancing Heating and Cooling Energy Efficiency Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072879 Authors: Abdelali Agouzoul Emmanuel Simeu…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, G.K.; methodology, M.O.D., G.K., A.V. and S.S.; software, M.O.D. and G.K.; validation, M.O.D., G.K. and S.S.; formal analysis, M.O.D., G.K., A.V., L.M. and S.S.; investigation, M.O.D., G.K., A.V.,…

1. IntroductionThe wine industry is one of the most representative markets globally and is primarily composed of small to medium-sized enterprises operating at the local, regional, or national levels. Wine production is one of the…

1. IntroductionIn recent decades, anthropic activity for productive purposes has driven the degradation and replacement of natural ecosystems, decreasing the quantity and quality of a range of ecosystem services (ES) that are essential…

LCAR Unit 16 - Ethical Practices and Fair Housing - 14th Edition Revised | PPTLCAR Unit 16 - Ethical Practices and Fair Housing - 14th Edition Revised1. The Real Estate School U N I T 1 6 ETHICAL PRACTICES AND FAIR HOUSING 1 Page 271…

1 IntroductionFeeding the future population cannot be addressed solely by enhancing water productivity within current land usage, as there is a severe limitation of agricultural land (Ranjan et al., 2017). Rainfed agriculture, such as…

1. IntroductionRefugee mothers are vulnerable to cultural stereotyping and socioeconomic hardships when they migrate to a new country . This vulnerability often has a negative impact on refugee mothers’ breastfeeding practices, related…

2.1. Technology Adoption and Smart Agriculture—Agriculture 4.0The mechanisms controlling the application of innovations include dissemination and adoption. One way to think about diffusion is as extensive, aggregate adoption. A…

1. IntroductionIn the past, there was a direct correlation between technological progress and the degradation of the environment. Some academic and social positions viewed economic and industrial growth as a threat to the natural…

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 267: The Nexus of Training Duration, Body Image, Nutritional Practices, and Mental Health: Insights from a Strength Training Cohort Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs14040267 Authors: Jorge…

Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 14, Pages 267: The Nexus of Training Duration, Body Image, Nutritional Practices, and Mental Health: Insights from a Strength Training Cohort Behavioral Sciences doi: 10.3390/bs14040267 Authors: Jorge…

  Abstract The need for teachers who are thoughtful and attentive to issues of social justice is more apparent now than ever before. Teacher education can and should be…

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling helps bring much-needed clarity to local officials with social media accounts,” said NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony.  “Unfortunately, some on social media have used the…

Fast Facts The radio-frequency spectrum is vital to a variety of commercial and government activities—such as broadcast television and air traffic control. The National Telecommunications and Information…

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 353: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi:…

1. IntroductionForestry contractors have been an important element in Swedish forestry ever since the late 19th century, when horse-owning farmers offered their services to forestry companies during the winter season . During the last…

3.1. The Challenging Factors in the Shift to Eco-Friendly Marine FuelsIn this section, the study discusses some challenging factors in the shift to eco-friendly marine fuels. First, from a ‘technical’ perspective, ship owners are…

As part of the ROADMAP2 project, the Italian Center for Research on Risk Reduction CI3R is looking for good practices in the field of Disaster Risk Management to include in the flash reports and the Solutions Explorer tool developed by…

1. IntroductionWater is the main limiting factor in agricultural production in regions where the annual or seasonal rainfall is insufficient for the water requirements of crops. Agriculture and water use are intricately related.…

1. IntroductionUrban rivers, unlike closed ecosystems such as lakes, are characterized by the free movement of substances and the continuous connection between upstream and downstream areas, making them susceptible to pollution and…

1. IntroductionRecently, Pakistani companies have witnessed a significant increase in their enthusiasm for adopting green supply chain management (GSCM). GSCM practices prioritize worker and machine well-being at the operational level,…

1. IntroductionBreast cancer continues to be the most common cancer globally . As highlighted by GLOBOCAN 2020’s data on cancer diagnosis and mortality, breast cancer in women now stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is…

1. IntroductionData on the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy in adolescents indicate that the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of adolescents are inadequately met. In 2021, approximately…

Many women get breast cancer. But the disease is deadliest for non-Hispanic Black women. And when it comes to metastatic breast cancer, women of color are less likely to get timely treatment that follows national guidelines. According to…

Patricia Arean, Susan Azrin, Michael Freed, Adam Haim, Jennifer Humensky, Stephen O’Connor, Jane Pearson, Mary Rooney, Matthew Rudorfer, Joel Sherrill, and Belinda Sims, on behalf of the Division of Services and Intervention Research.…

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Filed before the ongoing four-month-old war in Gaza began, the case has triggered heated commentary even before the court's president, Judge Nawaf Salam, opened the hearings. This recap provides snapshots of the first days of hearings,…

The aim of lean construction is to minimise the waste, including time, materials and cost. Unnecessary waste in a construction site can be eliminated by means of improved efficiency and by adopting the lean technique. The lean philosophy…

February 22, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2024Contact: Alex Sarabia, 202-224-2292 Warren, Omar, Lawmakers  Seek Information from Big Banks on Account Closure Practices that Discriminate Against…

Why This Matters Agencies are increasingly acquiring complex products, such as combined networks of hardware and software, which require new processes to design, produce, and deliver. GAO has found that to consistently deliver…

The voluntary carbon offset market will reach $250 billion by 2050 from $2 billion in 2020, according to estimates made by Morgan Stanley. However, awareness of the monetary and environmental benefits associated with carbon credits…

3.5.3. Control VariablesOther potential variables affecting farmers’ adoption of SLM practices suggested by the literature, were included as control variables in the MVP model. They include land tenure security, farmers’ socio-economic…

1. IntroductionThe oil and gas (O&G) industry is a major contributor to the world economy and is rapidly expanding to meet the ever-increasing demand for energy . The industry has largely met the global energy requirements of the…

1 IntroductionLow nutrient inputs, whether from organic or chemical fertilizers, limit agricultural lands’ ability to produce optimal yield (Amuri et al., 2017; Mesfin et al., 2021). In the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania, the slopes of…

Infectious Disease Reports, Vol. 15, Pages 84-93: A Cross-Sectional Study of Coronavirus Disease Prevention Practices among University Staff and Students in Durban, South Africa in 2020–2021 Infectious Disease Reports doi:…

As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Digital.gov — celebrating its 10th anniversary on February 14, 2024 — used to be called WebContent.gov. In the mid-2000s, the WebContent.gov team published…

1. IntroductionEducation systems worldwide face challenges directed toward including all children in schools. Fostering a more inclusive and equitable education is a central priority for politicians, researchers, and educational agents…

1. BackgroundFrom the very beginning of life, early childhood care and education serve as the cornerstone for the sustained development, well-being, and health of children. Early childhood is a crucial stage in the development of…

1. IntroductionCurrently, the world is entering the Industry 4.0 era . With the continuous development of science and technology and the economy, the problem of pollution and the destruction of the ecological environment are becoming…

1. IntroductionMany patients with schizophrenia withdraw and become hikikomori. Schizophrenia is a specific syndrome consisting of positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and negative symptoms, such as emotional…

2.1. Using Thematic Areas of Research on Sustainable Clothing to Design WorkshopsAcademics have been writing about the need to make fashion more sustainable for several decades. Sustainable clothing research has been developing steadily…

Recommended Best Practices for Better Sharing of Climate Data - Creative Commons Skip to content by Taylor Campbell, Wanying Li, Cable Green Open Data Creative Commons is…

South Carolina-based Blackbaud Inc. will be required to delete personal data that it doesn’t need to retain as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that the company’s lax security allowed a hacker to breach…

1. IntroductionShared mobility is a term that refers to temporary access to a transportation mode based on one’s needs . It is an innovative sustainable transportation concept that allows users to share transportation modes either at…