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New population of mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) discovered (2009)
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For the first time in nearly 50 years, a population of a nearly extinct frog has been re-discovered in the San Bernardino National Forest’s
San Jacinto wilderness. Biologists from the US geological survey (USGS) assessing suitability of sites to r... Read More about New population of mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) discovered.

Predation by Corallus annulatus (Boidae) on Rhynchonycteris naso (Emballonuridae) in a lowland tropical wet forest, Costa Rica (2009)
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Corallus annulatus (Northern Annulated Tree-boa) is a little-studied tropical Boid occurring disjunctively throughout Central America and tropical South America in mostly lowland tropical moist and wet forests (Holdridge... Read More about Predation by Corallus annulatus (Boidae) on Rhynchonycteris naso (Emballonuridae) in a lowland tropical wet forest, Costa Rica.

Communal behaviour by Basiliscus plumifrons (Cope 1876) in a Manicaria swamp forest, northeast Costa Rica (2009)
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Se describe un comportamiento comunal en Basiliscus plumifrons en una localidad costera del nordeste de Costa Rica. Dos ejemplares de esta especie, macho y hembra, fueron observados juntos sobre una rama a 1.6 m de altura a las 21.30 h de la noche. S... Read More about Communal behaviour by Basiliscus plumifrons (Cope 1876) in a Manicaria swamp forest, northeast Costa Rica.

Ablepharus kitaibelii (Snake-eyed skink): Habitat (2009)
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New species of herpetofauna from the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia reported by WWF (2009)
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A remarkable 163 new species discoveries have been made in the past year in the jungles and rivers of the Greater mekong region of Southeast Asia. the new finds in 2008 comprise 100 plants, 28 fish, 18 reptiles, 14 amphibians, 2 mammals and 1 bird sp... Read More about New species of herpetofauna from the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia reported by WWF.

Diverse new herpetofauna in the Eastern Himalayas reported by WWF (2009)
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A report by WWF has revealed more than 350 new species, including a Flying-frog, from the Eastern Himalayas. The report, The Eastern Himalayas – Where Worlds Collide, highlights a host of new species found over the last decade in the remote mountain... Read More about Diverse new herpetofauna in the Eastern Himalayas reported by WWF.

Sibon longifrenis (Drab Snail-eater). Reproduction (2009)
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SIBON LONGIFRENIS (Drab Snail-eater). REPRODUCTION. The genus Sibon is one of four groups of neotropical snake specialized for foraging on snails, slugs, and also amphibian eggs (Montgomery et al. 2007. Herpetol. Rev. 38:343). Sibon longifrenis is a... Read More about Sibon longifrenis (Drab Snail-eater). Reproduction.

Power and trust in global virtual teams (2009)
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Introduction Our broad contention in this article is that though the current understanding of virtual teams has advanced in significant areas over the last few years, it has not taken sufficient account of power dynamics within virtual teams nor soug... Read More about Power and trust in global virtual teams.

Real options in service investments: scenarios from defence (2009)
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This paper addresses the theme of investment under uncertainty in services. We specifically apply principles of contingent-claims analysis to underline the value of flexibility, i.e., the real options, embedded in service level agreements (SLAs) and... Read More about Real options in service investments: scenarios from defence.

From financial exclusion to online financial inclusion (2009)
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The aim of this paper is to explore the correlation between financial exclusion and financial education and whether it can be better tackled through online education. The proposition is that financial exclusion is a complex and diverse phenomenon and... Read More about From financial exclusion to online financial inclusion.

The credit crunch - Are credit unions able to ride out the storm? (2009)
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Credit unions are financial co-operatives that conduct their business for their members. The principal purpose of a credit union is to receive deposits from and make loans to members. They do not serve the general public. Membership is restricted by... Read More about The credit crunch - Are credit unions able to ride out the storm?.

Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice (2009)
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Background: A patient-centred approach to care, focusing on recovery, demands a reconsideration of how choices are made about treatment, how this affects medication adherence, and the role of long-acting antipsychotics (LAIs) in this process. Aims: T... Read More about Antipsychotic long-acting injections in clinical practice: Medication management and patient choice.

Knowledge, attitudes and experiences of Macao's casino workers with regard to second-hand smoke exposure at work (2009)
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This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes and experiences of casino workers in Macao with regard to exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) in the workplace through structured face-to-face interviews with 377 workers. The results indicate that the... Read More about Knowledge, attitudes and experiences of Macao's casino workers with regard to second-hand smoke exposure at work.

Interventions to promote cancer awareness and early presentation: Systematic review (2009)
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Background:Low cancer awareness contributes to delay in presentation for cancer symptoms and may lead to delay in cancer diagnosis. The aim of this study was to review the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to raise cancer awareness and... Read More about Interventions to promote cancer awareness and early presentation: Systematic review.

Gambling on compliance with the new 2005 Act: Do organisations fulfil new regulations? (2009)
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Gambling is not a new phenomenon. Indeed gambling has been seen to be omnipresent throughout history and culture. However gambling has taken a new path. Online gambling is fast becoming a major pastime for many of society. The ease of access and conv... Read More about Gambling on compliance with the new 2005 Act: Do organisations fulfil new regulations?.

Experiments and predictions of the effects of load history on cleavage fracture in steel (2009)
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A series of experiments conducted on two steels, A533B and A508, are summarised. Tests were conducted to explore the influence of different room temperature pre-loading cycles on subsequent low temperature (−150 °C and −170 °C) cleavage fracture. In... Read More about Experiments and predictions of the effects of load history on cleavage fracture in steel.

Sustainable procurement: Emerging issues (2009)
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Sustainable procurement is the pursuit of sustainable development objectives (WCED, 1987) through the purchasing and supply process, and involves balancing environmental, social and economic objectives. It is rising on the policy agenda for many coun... Read More about Sustainable procurement: Emerging issues.

Built environment or household life-cycle stages-which explains sustainable travel more?: Case of Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe, Japan, built area (2009)
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Sustainable travel is a goal deserving of research and implementation, but how such a goal can be reached is debated. Fueling this debate are the many different factors involved in individual travel, ranging from values and beliefs to the impact of t... Read More about Built environment or household life-cycle stages-which explains sustainable travel more?: Case of Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe, Japan, built area.

Space per person in the UK: A review of densities, trends, experiences and optimum levels (2009)
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This paper reviews the issue of 'space per person' in the UK. It uses relevant literature and data to identify various means of measuring living space. In particular, it sets out differences in measures of density such as 'population', 'residential'... Read More about Space per person in the UK: A review of densities, trends, experiences and optimum levels.

An alternative test to check the validity of convergence results (2009)
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This article presents a simple method for identifying distributional dynamic properties of economies using the ideas of concordance and discordance. It can be employed to examine the strength and validity of the results of other methods. The method h... Read More about An alternative test to check the validity of convergence results.