Effectiveness of non-lethal predator deterrents to reduce livestock losses to leopard attacks within a multiple-use landscape of the Himalayan region

Lethal measures are widely adopted by local communities and governments to manage human-wildlife conflicts.Such measures lead to large scale decline of carnivore populations globally with trophic cascades on ecosystems and questionable impacts on human-wildlife conflicts.Mitigating human-carnivore conflicts through non-lethal measures will protect

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Addition of Lactobacillus fermentum to Fermented Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Fruit Vinegar Significantly Improves Its Sour Taste

Fruit vinegar is typically produced through a two-stage deep liquid fermentation involving alcohol fermentation (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and acetic acid fermentation (Acetobacter pasteurianus).In order to enhance the flavor and texture of sea buckthorn fruit vinegar, Lactobacillus fermentum was introduced into the alcoholic fermentation stage.At

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Biomass-Derived Carbons as Friction Reducing Additives for Lubricants: Tribological Properties of Biochars and Activated Carbons Obtained from Sugar Cane Bagasse

Activated carbons are commonly used for adsorption/depollution applications, but only a few studies are related to their lubricating properties.In order to investigate a new family of friction reducers, the tribological properties of biochars and derived activated carbons obtained from An Ethology of Adaptation: Dolphins Stop Feeding but Continue S

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Comprehensive Metabolomics and Machine Learning Identify Profound Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Signatures in Hypertensive Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can aggravate blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases in hypertensive individuals, yet the underlying pathophysiological process is still incompletely understood.More importantly, OSA remains a significantly Thermoregulation strategies in ants in comparison to other social insects, with a focus

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