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Evaluating The Saudi Efl Teachers’ Perceptions Of Concept Mapping Instruction: A Pedagogical Perspective, Naji H. Alenezi Jan 2024

Evaluating The Saudi Efl Teachers’ Perceptions Of Concept Mapping Instruction: A Pedagogical Perspective, Naji H. Alenezi

Information Sciences Letters

The current study evaluated the Saudi EFL teachers’ perceptions of using concept mapping as an instruction method for teaching English to Saudi Middle school students. In this regard, the current study investigated the Saudi EFL teachers of employing the concept mapping instruction in terms of various elements, namely its benefits, challenges, learning outcomes, students’ comprehension of language content, and students’ retention of language knowledge. Data was elicited through a 35-item questionnaire that was divided into six parts. The study employed a qualitative research design to gather insights into the Saudi EFL teachers’ perceptions regarding various elements of the concept mapping …

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Cryptovirology Ransomware: A Review Of Dissemination And Mitigation Techniques, Muhammad Imran Sarwar, Louai A. Maghrabi, Kashif Nisar, Imran Khan Jan 2024

Cryptovirology Ransomware: A Review Of Dissemination And Mitigation Techniques, Muhammad Imran Sarwar, Louai A. Maghrabi, Kashif Nisar, Imran Khan

Information Sciences Letters

Digital assets are generally regarded as one of the most valuable assets for an organization. When they are captured for ransom purposes, a serious problem arises, and ransomware is responsible for this. When ransomware gets onto a computer or other electronic device, the data on it is encrypted, made inaccessible, or taken away until a ransom is paid. The culprits behind these activities release and disseminate new and sophisticated variants of illicit wealth and notorious practices. Hardware and antivirus software that detect intrusions are not a permanent solution, as hackers can bypass them easily. After ransomware has been executed on …

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Vlog News Dissemination On Social Media Platforms: An Investigation Of Audience Mental Health And Educational Behaviour., Jing Fan He, Siti A. H. M. Razi, Akmar H. A. Ghazali Jan 2024

Vlog News Dissemination On Social Media Platforms: An Investigation Of Audience Mental Health And Educational Behaviour., Jing Fan He, Siti A. H. M. Razi, Akmar H. A. Ghazali

Information Sciences Letters

This study aims to investigate the mental health and educational behaviors of Vlog news audiences from the perspective of audience needs and satisfaction using the questionnaire method. The questionnaire results were analyzed using Questionnaire Star intelligent software, Microsoft Office Excel, and SPSS 25.0 as the window for data statistics. The results show that the current popular Vlog news can trigger the resonance of the communicators and the audience and satisfy their aesthetic and psychological needs. The diverse forms of interaction also provide a sense of companionship for the audience watching Vlog news, which indicates that the dissemination of Vlog news …

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Predicting Of The Amount Of The Critical Radiant Flux When Carpet Ignites Using Flooring Radiant Panel Device, Sanaa M. Enany Jan 2024

Predicting Of The Amount Of The Critical Radiant Flux When Carpet Ignites Using Flooring Radiant Panel Device, Sanaa M. Enany

Information Sciences Letters

Textile floor coverings especially carpets and rug consider an extremely important role in the spread of flames when a fire occurs، Fire hazards are associated with various properties of combustible materials, including ignition capacity, speed of flame spread, ease of extinguishing, rate of heat release, amount of smoke and toxic gases. It has become clear that the individual characteristic that defines the amount of fire is comparable to the amount of heat release. the main objective of the study is to derive a formula to predict the amount of critical radiant flux expected by the distance burned from textile floor …

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Knowledge Management Systems: Empowering Motivation And Satisfaction In Higher Education Institutions, S. A. Alwaely, M. F. Alshammari, A. Abusalma, R. A. S. Al-Derabseh, A. A. H. Al_ Ruheel, S. R. Darawsheh Jan 2024

Knowledge Management Systems: Empowering Motivation And Satisfaction In Higher Education Institutions, S. A. Alwaely, M. F. Alshammari, A. Abusalma, R. A. S. Al-Derabseh, A. A. H. Al_ Ruheel, S. R. Darawsheh

Information Sciences Letters

In order to better understand knowledge management methods, this study will look into the link between knowledge management enablers and performance outcomes in Saudi Arabian and Jordanian higher education institutions, with a focus on public universities in the Emirates. Three particular state institutions faculty members made up the studys population. The samples were chosen by simple random sampling. The study included 150 questions, all of which were helpful for achieving the studys goal and yielding a100% response rate. Regression analysis was utilized to evaluate the hypotheses and Cornbrashs alpha was employed to assess the datas dependability. The findings showed that …

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Unveiling Iep Challenges For Students With Hearing Disabilities: Insights From Special Education Teachers, M. A. Bukhary Jan 2024

Unveiling Iep Challenges For Students With Hearing Disabilities: Insights From Special Education Teachers, M. A. Bukhary

Information Sciences Letters

The objective of this study was to investigate the reality of the practices of applying the IEPs and Its obstacles for students with hearing disabilities from teachers’ perceptions of special education. The study employed a descriptive research design and utilized a qualitative methodology, wherein the primary data collection instrument was an interview, in order to accomplish the objectives of the research. The survey encompassed a sample of 8 teachers from schools in Jeddah. The studys findings revealed that individualized educational practices in schools within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were high. Also, the findings showed that there are obstacles facing …

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E-Payment Acceptance Factors In Bahrain: Neutrosophic Perspective, Yousif Albastaki Jan 2024

E-Payment Acceptance Factors In Bahrain: Neutrosophic Perspective, Yousif Albastaki

Information Sciences Letters

In this study we investigate how an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) might be used to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence customers decisions to accept E-payment services in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The work adapted a quantitative approach, and a questionnaire was distributed to 530 E-payment users in the Kingdom of Bahrain using convenience sampling, and 397 viable responses were collected for further analysis. Research hypotheses were tested after a descriptive analysis was conducted to identify patterns in the data and a subsequent inferential analysis using structural equation modeling (SEM) with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and …

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Distance Education Challenges Facing Parents Of Students With Reading Difficulties During The Corona Pandemic, Hossam A. K. Sallam, Marwa E. A. Elhady Jan 2024

Distance Education Challenges Facing Parents Of Students With Reading Difficulties During The Corona Pandemic, Hossam A. K. Sallam, Marwa E. A. Elhady

Information Sciences Letters

Corona pandemic has caused severe disruption and challenges in all systems around the country. To overcome the prevalence of the virus, education systems switching to distance learning, and we were not prepared for that. This study examines the effect of COVID-19 on distance learning in Egypt for students with reading difficulties, parental attitudes towards distance learning, and parental competencies. In this study, 64 parents whose students have reading disabilities were surveyed. The research data was analyzed. According to the results, remote learning is one of the new teaching concepts that has negative perceptions in Egypt. More than 70% of participants …

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Protection Of The Rights Of Women And Children In The Divorce Process Through Psychologists Role In The Religious Court In Indonesia., Z. H. A. Syahr, M. Z. Albana, T. P. D. Hutapea, M. Mirza, C. N. M. Tobing, N. U. Sally, D. H. Syaifullah, Buyamin ,, Z. Abidin Jan 2024

Protection Of The Rights Of Women And Children In The Divorce Process Through Psychologists Role In The Religious Court In Indonesia., Z. H. A. Syahr, M. Z. Albana, T. P. D. Hutapea, M. Mirza, C. N. M. Tobing, N. U. Sally, D. H. Syaifullah, Buyamin ,, Z. Abidin

Information Sciences Letters

Women and children are part of a social community that guarantees their human security when dealing with the law, especially as victims of divorce. Several policies that the Supreme Court has issued as a form of human security for the rights of women and children in the religious court include Supreme Court Regulation (Perma) Number 3 of 2017 concerning Guidelines for Prosecuting Womens Cases Dealing with the Law and Perma Number 5 of 2019 concerning Guidelines for Adjudicating Marriage Dispensations. The problem of this study is how these two policies can provide security for psychologically fulfilling legal rights for women …

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Dynamics Of Interactive Audience In The Digital Environment: An Analytical Study With An Application To The Bbc Trending Program, Faisal K. Nagmeldin, Ghada M. Osman Jan 2024

Dynamics Of Interactive Audience In The Digital Environment: An Analytical Study With An Application To The Bbc Trending Program, Faisal K. Nagmeldin, Ghada M. Osman

Information Sciences Letters

This study aimed to investigate the dynamics of virtual audience interaction on social media platforms, specifically Facebook and YouTube. Additionally, it sought to identify the characteristics of the mobile audience in the digital environment and understand the reasons for audience engagement in the digital space. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive methodology was employed, analyzing both verbal and non-verbal language used in audience interactions. The survey method, using content analysis, was the primary approach utilized, leading to the following key findings. The study analyzed the topics covered in selected trending episodes and assessed audience sentiments towards these topics. The research …

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21st-Century Digital Skills Required In Workplaces: A Case From Saudi Arabia, Jawaher Alghamdi, Samah Z. Ahmad, Samia M. Shahpo, Fatma M. Essa, Seham M. Alzahrani, Gehan A. Alshafey Jan 2024

21st-Century Digital Skills Required In Workplaces: A Case From Saudi Arabia, Jawaher Alghamdi, Samah Z. Ahmad, Samia M. Shahpo, Fatma M. Essa, Seham M. Alzahrani, Gehan A. Alshafey

Information Sciences Letters

This descriptive study explores type of digital technologies are used in Saudi workplaces, types and level of digital skills and the impacts of such skills gaps on work performance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A total of 300 workplaces in the Eastern Province of KSA participated in this study. The results revealed that Saudi workplaces are now using various digital technologies. It also identified a set of 25 digital skills that are highly important for workers. Further, the results indicate that the digital skills gap has a major impact in Saudi workplaces. Consequently, the study suggests a conceptual …

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Endurance Track: A Comprehensive Embedded System For Equestrian Endurance Race Management, Alaaeddine Ramadan, Mahmoud Mohamad, Ebrahim Alamari, Chamseddine Zaki Jan 2024

Endurance Track: A Comprehensive Embedded System For Equestrian Endurance Race Management, Alaaeddine Ramadan, Mahmoud Mohamad, Ebrahim Alamari, Chamseddine Zaki

Information Sciences Letters

Digital transformation in horse businesses occurs by providing software and hardware solutions to virtually assist the stables’ everyday operations. In this paper, we propose a system that aims to help the Equestrian Federation in Bahrain hold all the things related to endurance races in Bahrain and during international competitions. It consolidates all of the information about the horses, stables, and stakeholders into one system. It centralizes horse, stable, and stakeholder data. A smart wearable horse health monitoring device uses Internet of Things sensors like a heart rate (HR) sensor to assess the horse’s HR throughout the race and inform the …

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The Preferable Academic Counselling Services (Electronic / Blended / Traditional) From The Point Of View Of Students At Jouf University Students, Maryam N. Al Anazi, Ayat F. A. Ghazala Jan 2024

The Preferable Academic Counselling Services (Electronic / Blended / Traditional) From The Point Of View Of Students At Jouf University Students, Maryam N. Al Anazi, Ayat F. A. Ghazala

Information Sciences Letters

The study aims to identify the priority of providing academic counselling services (electronic/blended/traditional) from the point of view of students at Jouf University. To determine the impact of the variables (type, college, and level) on the preference of providing counselling services (electronic/Blended/ traditional), The research relied on the analytical descriptive approach using a questionnaire to collect data to confirm validity and reliability. The sample is 350 students of the College of Science and Arts in Qurayyat and the College of applied medical in Qurayyat at Jouf University, which has preferred academic counseling services in a blended manner, there have been …

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Covid 19 And Its Impact On The Mental Health Of Women Professionals – An Empirical Study In Jeddah Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Randa A. Hariri, Ghousia Khatoon, Umair Zahid, Junaid Khan Jan 2024

Covid 19 And Its Impact On The Mental Health Of Women Professionals – An Empirical Study In Jeddah Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Randa A. Hariri, Ghousia Khatoon, Umair Zahid, Junaid Khan

Information Sciences Letters

This research study is aimed to investigate the impact of COVID 19 on the mental health of working women professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The study adopted a quantitative descriptive analysis research design that was applied on a sample of 322 respondents who were selected using simple random sampling. The study utilized a three- domain questionnaire and 37 items to collect data. The three domains were: “Emotional and Health Domain, “Functional and Thinking Activity Domain” and “Social Domain”. Findings revealed that the COVID 19 had moderately impacted the mental health of the Women professionals in all three Domains. The Study …

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Digital Transformation Of Socio-Economic Development By The Quality-Of-Life Vision, Sergey E. Barykin, Olga V. Kadyrova, Prokhor K. Senchin Jan 2024

Digital Transformation Of Socio-Economic Development By The Quality-Of-Life Vision, Sergey E. Barykin, Olga V. Kadyrova, Prokhor K. Senchin

Information Sciences Letters

In this study, we investigate the digital transformation of socio-economic development through the quality- of-life vision, highlighting the importance of sustainable and inclusive strategies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities. Digital technologies have transformed socio-economic development worldwide. Assessing the quality of life in the digital economy is essential to ensure that everyone benefits from this transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can help policymakers make informed decisions to achieve this goal. Technological singularity is the hypothetical point at which AI surpasses human intelligence. This could have profound social and economic consequences. New indicators, such as digital service …

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Predicting Heart Disease Using Modified Googlenet Convolutional Neural Network Architecture Based On The Heart Sound, Abdullah R. Rashwan, Laila El Fangary, Safaa M. Azzam Jan 2024

Predicting Heart Disease Using Modified Googlenet Convolutional Neural Network Architecture Based On The Heart Sound, Abdullah R. Rashwan, Laila El Fangary, Safaa M. Azzam

Information Sciences Letters

Based on the data of the world health organization (WHO), diagnosing heart disease is a great task, as heart disease (HD) is the most prevalent disease worldwide. We suggested a method based on heart sounds to deal with this difficult issue because the heart sound (HS) is an essential component for detecting heart conditions. A feature extraction technique and a classifier are used in the suggested strategy. We use the GoogLeNet convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture with some modifications to separate the most crucial attributes of HS, and the heart condition is classified as diseased or not diseased based on …

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Behavioral Economics And Its Positive Impact On Overcoming The Corona Pandemic Among Owners Of Small And Medium Enterprises, M. Al Qahtani, A. Hamza, T. Al Nawwash Jan 2024

Behavioral Economics And Its Positive Impact On Overcoming The Corona Pandemic Among Owners Of Small And Medium Enterprises, M. Al Qahtani, A. Hamza, T. Al Nawwash

Information Sciences Letters

In this study, we investigate the role of behavioral economics in assisting small and medium enterprise (SME) owners in overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By understanding the psychological factors that influence decision-making, behavioral economics provides insights into biases and heuristics that can cloud judgment during times of uncertainty and stress. This understanding helps SME owners make more rational choices and offers practical strategies to promote positive behaviors and mitigate the negative impact of the pandemic. Clear and timely communication is essential, enabling SME owners to access vital information about government support programs, safety protocols, and financial assistance. …

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Degree Of Employing Blended Learning, Difficulties, And Needs At The Jordanian Universities: Faculty Members Perspective, Tahani F. Abu Jreiban Jan 2024

Degree Of Employing Blended Learning, Difficulties, And Needs At The Jordanian Universities: Faculty Members Perspective, Tahani F. Abu Jreiban

Information Sciences Letters

The aim of this study is to recognize the degree of employing blended learning, difficulties, and needs at Jordanian universities from the faculty member’s perspective. To achieve the objective’s study the descriptive survey method was used, and the sample of this study consisted of (300) faculty members who were randomly selected from the University of Jordan and Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan. The researchers used three types of questionnaires as a tool in this work. The first one was used to measure the extent of use of blended learning by the faculty members which contained 20 paragraphs, while the second questionnaire …

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30 Years Removed, Oil-Spill Liability Insurance's Evolution Since The 1989 Exxon Valdez Incident, Rejo Mathew Jan 2024

30 Years Removed, Oil-Spill Liability Insurance's Evolution Since The 1989 Exxon Valdez Incident, Rejo Mathew

Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

In the thirty years since the Exxon Valdez incident, much has changed. This article looks back at the events of the accident and the subsequent changes to the marine pollution insurance industry, from the statutes regulating oil tankers in 1989 to the Oil Pollution Act of the 1990. The regulatory framework resulting from the Exxon Valdez is examined and compared to the litigation deriving from the spill.

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It's A Soft Shell Life For Me: The Case For Expanding Npdes Permitting To Include Causes Of Ocean Acidification, Natalie L. Nowatzke Jan 2024

It's A Soft Shell Life For Me: The Case For Expanding Npdes Permitting To Include Causes Of Ocean Acidification, Natalie L. Nowatzke

Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

Ocean acidification, a lesser-known counterpart to climate change, is primarily caused by the ocean’s absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This absorption, in turn, reduces the ocean’s pH, and has detrimental effects on the health of the entire ecosystem. This Comment examines the applicability of the “functional equivalent test,” coined by the Supreme Court in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund, to the causes of ocean acidification. Using this test, this Comment proposes expanding NPDES permitting under the Clean Water Act to cover some landbased sources emitting carbon dioxide.

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Firm Reaction To Geopolitical Crises: Evidence From The Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Asif Ui Alam, Erik Devos, Zifeng Feng Jan 2024

Firm Reaction To Geopolitical Crises: Evidence From The Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Asif Ui Alam, Erik Devos, Zifeng Feng

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

This paper investigates corporate announcements related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict of S&P 500 firms. We observe that firms withdrawing from Russia or suspending operations possess higher cash levels. Additionally, firms with more cash seem to announce withdrawals or suspensions more promptly. These findings suggest that cash levels are pivotal in how firms respond to geopolitical events. While cash does not seem influential when firms announce donations due to the conflict, it does affect the speed of such announcements. Social media also appear to play a significant role. Examining investor reactions to donation or withdrawal/suspension announcements, we report negative returns surrounding …

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Idiosyncratic Deals For Single-Parent Employees And The Role Of Socio-Economic Diversity In Converting Them Into Formalized Policies, Tanushree Chatterjee Jan 2024

Idiosyncratic Deals For Single-Parent Employees And The Role Of Socio-Economic Diversity In Converting Them Into Formalized Policies, Tanushree Chatterjee

Hunt Institute Working Paper Series

Single-parents are an increasing demographic of employees within many industries who warrant special attention. This study aims to analyze customized work arrangements negotiated by single-parent employees with their supervisors, known as idiosyncratic deals (i-deals), which improves the quality of life in their work/family domains. The results can be extended to an organizational level of analysis, where the cumulative work-family enrichment is used to predict the usage of formal family policies among single-parent employees. This will help bridge the gap between individual experiences of single-parent employees and the overall perspective of the organization on promoting a better work environment for single-parents.

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Inland Bird Banding Association- 2018 Annual Meeting Summary, North American Bird Bander Jan 2024

Inland Bird Banding Association- 2018 Annual Meeting Summary, North American Bird Bander

North American Bird Bander

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Abstracts Of Papers Presented At The 2015 Ibba Annual Meeting, North American Bird Bander Jan 2024

Abstracts Of Papers Presented At The 2015 Ibba Annual Meeting, North American Bird Bander

North American Bird Bander

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North American Banding Council- Shorebird Bander Training And Certification Workshop, North American Bird Bander Jan 2024

North American Banding Council- Shorebird Bander Training And Certification Workshop, North American Bird Bander

North American Bird Bander

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Reviews: Bird Therapy (Harkness, J.); Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach To Identification (Dunne, P. And K. T. Carlson); Moral Entanglements - Conserving Birds In Britain And Germany (Bargheer S.), Marine Ornithology Jan 2024

Reviews: Bird Therapy (Harkness, J.); Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach To Identification (Dunne, P. And K. T. Carlson); Moral Entanglements - Conserving Birds In Britain And Germany (Bargheer S.), Marine Ornithology

Marine Ornithology

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Seabird And Cetacean Occurrence In The Bay Of Bengal Associated With Marine Productivity And Commercial Fishing Effort, R. Mondreti, P. Davidar, P. G. Ryan, J. B. Thiebot, D. Gremillet Jan 2024

Seabird And Cetacean Occurrence In The Bay Of Bengal Associated With Marine Productivity And Commercial Fishing Effort, R. Mondreti, P. Davidar, P. G. Ryan, J. B. Thiebot, D. Gremillet

Marine Ornithology

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Hematological And Biochemical Analyses Of Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata Magnificens Found On The Coast Of The State Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, A. C. S. Scarelli, I. Menegaldo, A. D. Tadeu, P. Baldassin, E. Shimoda, F. F. Silva, M. R. Werneck Jan 2024

Hematological And Biochemical Analyses Of Magnificent Frigatebird Fregata Magnificens Found On The Coast Of The State Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, A. C. S. Scarelli, I. Menegaldo, A. D. Tadeu, P. Baldassin, E. Shimoda, F. F. Silva, M. R. Werneck

Marine Ornithology

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Trace Metals (Hg, Pb, And Cd) In Feathers Of Four Galapagos Waterbird Species, E. S. Jiménez, G. Jiménez-Uzcátegui, D. A. Egas, N. Solis, P. Carrera-Játiva, R. L. Vinueza, J. Cotín, A. Nieto, C. García, C. Sevilla, D. Rueda Jan 2024

Trace Metals (Hg, Pb, And Cd) In Feathers Of Four Galapagos Waterbird Species, E. S. Jiménez, G. Jiménez-Uzcátegui, D. A. Egas, N. Solis, P. Carrera-Játiva, R. L. Vinueza, J. Cotín, A. Nieto, C. García, C. Sevilla, D. Rueda

Marine Ornithology

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Stable Isotope And Mercury Analyses Of The Galápagos Islands Seabird Community, A. M. Zarn, C. A. Valle, R. Brasso, W. Fetzner, S. D. Emslie Jan 2024

Stable Isotope And Mercury Analyses Of The Galápagos Islands Seabird Community, A. M. Zarn, C. A. Valle, R. Brasso, W. Fetzner, S. D. Emslie

Marine Ornithology

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