The sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to provide ubiquitous connectivity, high data rate, low latency, energy efficiency, and edge intelligence for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. However, effective ...

Commercial thinning is a potential opportunity for forest managers to realize mid rotation wood volume while stimulating increased growth of residual trees for the final harvest. The practice of commercial thinning is, ...

This study investigates the socioeconomic and environmental transformations caused by the recovery and transformation of the forest in a rural community in Ecuador. It attempts to determine if these transformations have ...

Bioproduction have been considered an alternative option for obtaining useful and eco-friendly chemicals for industrial applications. Bacillus velezensis, a trending bacterium first isolated in 2005, is well-known for ...

Compounding the already difficult nature of mental illness is the stigma attached to it, and mental illness is highly stigmatized. Social scientists have begun to explore and find evidence that stereotypes are not always ...

Pulse width modulated (PWM) current source converter (CSC) based drives are commonly used in high-power (1-10 MW), medium-voltage (MV) (2.3-6.6 kV) applications. These drives feature a simple converter structure, inherent ...

Snags are an integral component of forest ecosystems as they provide habitat for a number of different species and add complexity to vertical forest structure. However, snags also may pose as potential hazards to people ...

For some potamodromous salmonid species, such as the Brook Trout, streams are a critical spawning habitat but also habitat for juveniles and stream residents to grow. Salmonids are coldwater fishes and cooler stream water ...

COVID-19 has highlighted many vital factors to consider when it comes to the healthcare systems. Some challenges such as personnel, equipment, and space demands. Personnel demand can be met by calling retired doctors and ...

How forest management practices affect the biodiversity of saproxylic insects is currently poorly understood. Since these insects play a role in nutrient cycling, failure to properly manage for saproxylic insects could ...