Florida's Citrus Canker Eradication Program (CCEP): Annual Economic Impact on Florida's Processed Orange Industry by Thomas H. Spreen, Marisa L. Zansler, Ronald P. Muraro

“… In the analysis presented in this paper, the benefits of the CCEP are predicted through an analysis of the Florida citrus industry, under the scenario that citrus canker has become established. …”
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Estimation of population structure in emmer wheat germplasm conserved in the National Genebank of India by Jatin Tanwar, Sandhya Tyagi, Shivani Sharma, Preeti Jakhar, Gaurav Kumar, Sherry R. Jacob, Amit Kumar Singh, Shailendra K. Jha, Jyoti Kumari

“…Based on the present study, it is evident that cultivated emmer wheat showed low genetic diversity and a narrow genetic base. This might be due to limited cultivation in small pockets and emphasizes a need to broaden the genetic base of emmer wheat genetic resources for enhanced utilization.…”
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Horticultural Therapy by Sydney Park Brown, Eva C. Worden, Theodora M. Frohne, Jessica Sullivan

“…Research confirms that healthful benefits accrue when people connect with plants by viewing, planting, growing, and/or caring for them. …”
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Polygenic height prediction for the Han Chinese in Taiwan by Chih-Hao Chang, Che-Yu Chou, Timothy G. Raben, Shih-Ann Chen, Yuh-Jyh Jong, Jeng-Yih Wu, Shun-Fa Yang, Hsiang-Cheng Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Ming Chen, Gwo-Chin Ma, Chih-Yang Huang, Tso-Fu Wang, Sing-Lian Lee, Chen-Fang Hung, See-Tong Pang, Erik Widen, Yao-Ming Chang, Erh-Chan Yeh, Chun-Yu Wei, Chien-Hsiun Chen, Stephen D. H. Hsu, Pui-Yan Kwok

“…Abstract Human height prediction based on genetic factors alone shows positive correlation, but predictors developed for one population perform less well when applied to population of different ancestries. …”
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Impact of Loads and Photovoltaic Uncertainties on Cascaded Failure in Transmission Networks of Future Power Grids by Wasseem Al-Rousan, Rafat Aljarrah, Mazaher Karimi, Firas Obeidat, Qusay Salem

“…The results in this paper imply that the increase in penetration of PV systems in the power grid would increase the potential of both cascaded failure risk and occurrence. …”
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Indoor Vertical Farming Systems for Food Security and Resource Sustainability by Jiangxiao Qiu, Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li

“…This fact sheet written by and published by the UF/IFAS provides a comprehensive summary of the current status of indoor vertical farming in the United States and globally, commercial derivatives, major sustainability benefits and limitations and challenges. Learn about the limitations and challenges of the industry as well as the potential benefits both for food security and resource sustainability. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr429 …”
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Factors Associated with Stunting in Posyandu in an Underdeveloped Area of Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study in Papua by Rusnaeni Rusnaeni, Rosdiana Howay, Elsey Gunawan, Rani Dewi Pratiwi, Daniel Napitupulu, Elfride Irawati Sianturi

“…Data on balanced nutrition and nutritional benefits for children were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 26 questions with true/false answers. …”
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Compensation and Retention of Civil Servants in Uganda: A Case of Rubanda District Local Government. by Tubenawe, Akileo

“…The study found out a significant strong positive relationship between employee mandatory benefits and the retention of civil servants (p = < 0.01, rho= .756**) which suggests that by offering comprehensive benefits packages, organizations can enhance employee satisfaction, increase loyalty, and reduce turnover rates among civil servants. …”
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Wildlife Authority Revenue sharing Scheme and Women Empowerment; A Case Study of Mghahinga Conservation area Kisoro District, Uganda by Iradunkunda, Sam, Moses, Agaba

“…Women as vulnerable group may not be benefiting much due to marginalization while bearing much of the conservation costs. …”
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Rainbow scarab Phaneaus vindex Macleay (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Thomson Paris, Barukh Rohde, Phillip E. Kaufman

“… Rainbow scarabs are members of the beetle family Scarabaeidae, which along with the family Geotrupidae, are commonly known as dung beetles. …”
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Motivation and Employee Performance: A case Study of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale District. by Juliet, Nalusiba

“…The researcher recommended that local government administrators should use the identified motivation strategies in restoring the lost value of motivation for employees to enjoy the benefits of motivation thus improving their performance…”
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Shopping for Health: Snack Foods by Carley Rusch, Wendy J. Dahl

“…However, studies have shown there may be benefits when healthy snack choices are made. Read this 4-page fact sheet to learn about the benefits of healthy snacks and to learn healthy snack shopping tips. …”
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Shopping for Health: Seafood by Michelle Brown, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Because of the many health benefits, adults should consume at least eight ounces of a variety of seafood every week. …”
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Florida's Citrus Canker Eradication Program (CCEP): Annual Economic Impact on Florida's Specialty Citrus Fruit Market by Thomas H. Spreen, Marisa L. Zansler, Ronald P. Muraro

“… In the analysis presented in this paper, the benefits of the Citrus Canker Eradication Program (CCEP) on Florida's specialty citrus fruit industry are estimated through an analysis of the Florida citrus industry under the scenario that citrus canker has become established, holding all other factors constant. …”
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Liposome-like encapsulation of fish oil-based self-nano emulsifying formulation for improved bioavailability by Iqbal Ahmad, Aparana Dogra, Tanya Nagpal, Chandvi Sharma, Sudhakar Singh, Nikhil Shaiva, Gaurav Saini, Kanishk Luhach

“…Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are known for their significant health benefits, including cardiovascular protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and cognitive enhancement. …”
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Effects of Agrochemicals on Soil Bio-Physico-Chemical Properties in Potato Production Systems in the Highlands of South Western Uganda. by Twebaze, Jeniffer

“…The increased agrochemical usage could probably pose undesirable impacts on the soil environment that could outweigh the yield benefits. This study was conducted in Kabale District to investigate the effects of the frequent use of agrochemicals on soil macrofauna (earthworms, termites, millipedes, and beetles) diversity and abundance in a potato production system where chemicals are used almost throughout the year. …”
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Characterization of microbiota signatures in Iberian pig strains using machine learning algorithms by Lamiae Azouggagh, Noelia Ibáñez-Escriche, Marina Martínez-Álvaro, Luis Varona, Joaquim Casellas, Sara Negro, Cristina Casto-Rebollo

“…Abstract Background There is a growing interest in uncovering the factors that shape microbiome composition due to its association with complex phenotypic traits in livestock. Host genetic variation is increasingly recognized as a major factor influencing the microbiome. …”
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Employee Compensation and Retention of Civil Servants In Uganda: A Case Of Rubanda District Local Government. by Tubenawe, Akileo

“…On the effect of employee mandatory benefits on the retention of civil servants, it was concluded that the majority 86.1% of the respondents disagreed that they were pleased with the level of leadership at their place of employment, the study found a significantly strong positive relationship between employee mandatory benefits and the retention of civil servants (p = &lt; 0.01, rho= .756**) which suggests that by offering comprehensive benefits packages, organizations can enhance employee satisfaction, increase loyalty, and reduce turnover rates among civil servants. …”
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Digital Words of Wisdom? Digital Storytelling with Older People – Ponderings of a (fairly) new PhD Research Candidate and a (growing) older Digital Storytelling practitioner by Jenkins Tricia

“…The paper is in 6 parts: (1) The Ageing Agenda; (2) Why Am I Doing This?; (3) What are the Benefits of Digital Storytelling with Older People? …”
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Characteristics of Singapore lung cancer patients who miss out on lung cancer screening recommendations by Chee Hong Loh, Pearly Wenjia Koh, Daniel Jia Ming Ang, Wei Chee Lee, Wui Mei Chew, Jansen Meng Kwang Koh

“…However, those who met the inclusion criteria would have benefited greatly from screening. Extending the screening age upper limit may yield benefits and improved sensitivity in the Singapore context.…”
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