Seed size and protein content are the major breeding objectives for cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata).However, intra-plant variation in these traits causes heterogeneous seed quality and seed depreciation.To determine the causes and severity of intra-plant variation in cowpea single seed weight and protein content, seeds from individual plants were analy
A Text-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention for Sexual and Gender Minority Groups: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial
BackgroundSmoking among sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups, which include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals, has been reported to be highly prevalent.This is attributed to several factors, including minority-specific stress and targeted tobacco marketing.Therefore, this population is at an increased risk for tobacco-re
Application of Binary Slime Mould Algorithm for Solving Unit Commitment Problem
A challenging engineering optimization problem in electrical power generation is the unit commitment problem (UCP).Determining the scheduling for the economic consumption of production assets over a specific period is the premier objective of UCP.This paper presents a take on solving UCP with Binary Slime Mould Algorithm (BSMA).SMA is a recently cr
Surveying the Methodological and Analytical Foundations of the New Institutional Economics: A Critical Comparison with Neoclassical and (Old) Institutional Economics
The purpose of this article is to review the methodological and analytical foundations of the beer button down shirts for men New Institutional Economics by implying a critical comparison with the Neoclassical and (old) Institutional Economics.After a discussion of the fundamental definitions and concepts of the New Institutional Economics, I turn