Analysis of the Effects of Rivalry and Dynamism on the Firm’s Competitive Position by Alexandre Teixeira Dias, Eva Jaqueline Rolim Gonçalves de Sousa, Jersone Tasso Moreira Silva, Wendel Alex Castro Silva

“…It was found that rivalry and firm size influenced competitive position, while dynamism, on the other hand, had little influence on competitive position. We also concluded that the dynamism of the industry has a direct influence on rivalry between firms.…”
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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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Activities in the Context of a Network, Trust and Internal Resources as Antecedents of the Effectiveness of Network Governance: a Study of the Impact on the Performance of the Comp... by Henrique Cordeiro Martins, Lucas Araújo Bassalo de Siqueira, José Antônio Sousa Neto

“…The positive influence of NG on the performance of the companies involved could also be seen.…”
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Handbook of Florida Agricultural Laws: Related Non-Crop or Product Agricultural Topics by Michael T. Olexa, Connor Brock

“…Many details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations.  FE117/FE117: Handbook of Florida Agricultural Laws: Related Non-Crop or Product Agricultural Topics (ufl.edu) …”
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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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Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) by John L. Capinera

“…When young plants are infested in the greenhouse and then transplanted into the field, fields will not only be inoculated with aphids but insecticide resistance may be introduced. These aphids also can be transported long distances by wind and storms.  …”
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Environmental Management as a Strategic Capability: a Study on the Furniture Manufacturing Cluster of Southern Brazil by Janielen Pissolatto Deliberal, Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves Tondolo, Maria Emília Camargo, Rosana da Rosa Portella Tondolo

“…Companies from emerging markets also need to find a way to achieve sustainable practices and organizational performance at the same time. …”
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Nitrogen Cycling and Management for Romaine and Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils by Luis Santos, Alan L. Wright, Yigang Luo, Huangjun Lu, Dennis Calvin Odero

“…The keys to using fertilizer efficiently are understanding the crop nutrient requirements to predict fertilizer needs and management as well as knowing the appropriate amounts to apply. Lettuce growers also need to know the nutritional status of the crop through soil and plant tissue testing. …”
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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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Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 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 FE595, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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First records of Anthidium florentinum (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae) in the Canary Islands: insights on citizen science and exotic bee species by Diego Patiño-Sauma, Carlos Ruiz, John S. Ascher

“…The possible effects of A. florentinum on native bee communities in the archipelago, along with the role of cities in hosting biological invasions are also discussed.…”
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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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Bismarckia nobilis: Bismarck Palm by Timothy K. Broschat

“…The massive 4-foot-wide costapalmate leaves are typically silver-green in color, but a light olive-green-leaved variety also exists. The persistent leaf bases are split, creating an attractive pattern on the 15–18-inch-diameter trunks. …”
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Alcohol and Drug Use During Adolescence: Problems and Solutions that Youth Professionals Need to Know by Kate Fogarty, Mark A. Brennan

“…By fostering such environments, Extension agents can actively involve youth in programs, while also directly contributing to their personal development. …”
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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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