After fifty years of spread in the European continent, the African swine fever (ASF) virus was detected for the first time in the north of Italy (Piedmont) in a wild boar carcass in December, 2021.During the first six months of the epidemic, the central role of wild boars in disease transmission was confirmed by more than 200 outbreaks, which occur
Hedgerows are linear landscape features of woody vegetation usually located around agricultural fields.An increasing number of studies have addressed the effects of hedgerows on biodiversity and ecosystem services.This study is aimed to synthesize these effects and compare the levels of biodiversity and ecosystem services in farmland with hedgerows
Semi-flexible concrete has been utilized in highway engineering due to its exceptional pavement performance.This Puffco Proxy Accessories study investigates the proportions of semi-flexible grout, the porosity of asphalt mixture, and the performance of semi-flexible concrete.Initially, 18 sets of semi-flexible grouting materials were proposed throu
Miscommunication in the cockpit or between pilots and air traffic controllers (ATCs) could be fatal when they use English, the de facto language for international civil aviation.To ensure air safety, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has set up English proficiency Industrial:Restaurant requirements in Document 9835, calling for a