The southern pine beetle (SPB), Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmermann, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States.A recent historical review estimated that SPB caused $900 million of damage to pine forests from 1960 through 1990 (Price et a1.1992).This aggressive tree killer is a native insect that lives predominantly in
Abstract Our research focuses on semen collection from 42 African penguin males, grouped by age, habituation levels, and reproductive season timing.We assess behavioral and physiological responses to dorso-abdominal massage, evaluating species-specific seminal traits using conventional and advanced methods.Positive behavioral responses corresponded
The benchmark risk-averse equilibrium model does not explain some of the outcomes obtained BALISONG - CLOSEOUT in experiments with first-price auctions.Nonetheless, the presence of non-linear bidding and the wide dispersion of bids have received little attention in the literature.I focus on these issues and revisit previous laboratory evidence with
European funding opportunities have become accessible to member states, promoting the adoption of digital technologies for fostering transparent local governance, sustainable living practices, and responsible resource management.As municipal administrations endeavour to enhance the quality of life for their residents through the application of digi