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mitigate respiration. The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of various water content levels and laterite … to 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 % water filled pore space (WFPS). Laterite soil (clay containing high Al and Fe oxides) was … affected by laterite application. Peat respiration increased sharply from wet (≥80 % WFPS) to moist soil (60 to 40 % WFPS), and …
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installation of decentralised water systems at the household level, in particular, rainwater tanks and greywater systems to ease … rainwater tanks and greywater systems range from $800 to $7,400 and from $1,700 to $14,100, respectively. When compared to the … of $500 can lead to 100 % uptake of greywater diversion devices. Hence, the policy implication is that not all devices …
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catchments can be substantially decreased when a large proportion of households reuse greywater and/or install rainwater tanks … irrigated with greywater and/or rainwater. The results show income, gender, age and education could not differentiate residents … residents were more likely to use greywater on their garden. Participants who irrigated the garden with greywater were more …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether an association exists between a firm's black economic empowerment (BEE) score and its share returns. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses linear regression that controls for the factors explaining share returns identified...
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Purpose – In the context of a much higher infant mortality rate (IMR) among Blacks than among Whites in the USA, the purpose of this paper is to compare changes in IMR in the two groups to judge whether the rates of decline are indicative of the so-called Matthew-effect or the inverse-care...
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Purpose – Attempts to “Westernize” post-socialist economies of Eastern Europe resulted in little or no progress. This paper aims to incorporate the resource-based view (RBV) paradigm to shed light on the present difficulties and challenges. A shortage of resources, many of which are taken...
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Purpose – The paper aims to investigate the problems experienced and problem-solving techniques of very small businesses during growth. Evidence shows that if managers can understand the potential for growth and the barriers in their own business path, they will be able to address the problems...
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