In this paper, a high step-down interleaved buck coupled-inductor converter (IBCC) with active-clamp circuits for wind energy conversion has been studied.In high step-down voltage applications, an IBCC can extend duty ratio and reduce voltage stresses on active switches.In order to reduce switching losses of active switches to improve conversion ef
Our goal was to inventory marsupial and rodent species from two conservation units (Reserva Extrativista Chico Mendes and Estação Ecológica do Rio quest fryer Acre) of the upper Rio Acre, in Brazilian Amazonia, as well as to provide new data on the morphology and geographic distribution for several species.We recorded 25 species, including seven
The Community Assembly by Trait Selection (CATS) model of community assembly predicts species abundances along environmental gradients in relatively undisturbed vegetation.Here we ask whether this model, when calibrated with data from natural plant communities, can predict the abundances of five dominant grass species (Bouteloua yale law school col
Due to their elusive nature, some species are hard to survey.This can present challenges for conserving rare and vulnerable species.However, conservation projects need reliable population data to understand the species status and prioritise strategies.We acoustically monitored the corncrake (Crex crex), a nationally endangered ground-nesting bird i
Abstract Background Action to address the structural determinants of health inequalities is prioritized in high-level initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and many national health strategies.Yet, the focus of much local policy and practice is on behaviour change.Research shows that whilst lifestyle approaches can imp