Landscape elements are the basic units of the earth surface system, and their changes have
a profound impact on the continuous supply of landscape functions. However, few studies …

Toxic elements, such as Cd and Pb are of primary concern for soil quality and food security
owing to their high toxicity and potential for bioaccumulation. Knowledge of the spatial …

This study explores the impact of the Taichung Thermal Power Plant in Central Taiwan on
the housing prices of surrounding houses and employs empirical data to capitalize the …

Background In large multiregional cohort studies, survival data is often collected at small
geographical levels (such as counties) and aggregated at larger levels, leading to correlated …

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a European policy created in the early 1960s to
address the food and economic problems affecting European society and the agricultural …

Introduction Childhood stunting, a major public health concern in many developing
countries, is associated with impaired physical and cognitive development, increased risk of …

Poverty is always synonymous with disadvantaged people in rural and urban areas.
According to the OECD (2016) three billion people in developing countries, including …

Background Immunization is one of the most cost-effective interventions, averting 3.5–5
million deaths every year worldwide. However, incomplete immunization remains a major …

To increase rice production in Africa, both intensification and area expansion are needed.
Inland valley (IV) agroecosystems are important for rice production due to their relatively …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays an important role in global carbon cycle which is influenced
by multiple factors. Elevation, as one of these factors, has a close but complex relationship …