One of the distinctive features in biology, no less in butterfly biology, is the accumulation of detailed studies on focal taxa to explore specific issues, model taxa to build model systems. Modelling a number of important issues calls for an array of different taxa. This chapter discusses the...

R is an open-source statistical environment modelled after the previously widely used commercial programs S and S-Plus, but in addition to powerful statistical analysis tools, it also provides powerful graphics outputs. R can be used for some quite fast modelling jobs but its speed is nowhere near...

This chapter analyses the farmer's decision to adopt an improved input for disease control with a decision tree model similar to the one used in the previous chapter. In particular, the chapter examines the case where a novel genetic trait offering broad resistance against oomycetes is developed...

Mikania micrantha, or mikania weed, is posing a serious threat to both agricultural and natural ecosystems in the parts of the Western Ghats that lie in Kerala State, India. This chapter examines and explains the socio-economic and management implications of mikania infestation and suggests a...

This chapter will explore the rationale for changing curricula to foster skills and competence development and how the solution of the clinical skills lab-based training has become the indispensable educational experience for students. This chapter will build on the pedagogical or learning theories ...

This chapter discussed the work of Roger Kneebone and his teams, due to his significant contribution and influence in the world of medical simulation. This chapter then focused on the tools that will allow veterinary students to practise multiple skills or whole competences within their real-life...

This chapter discusses the challenges faced by pilgrimages during the Hajj ritual. These range from the internal directions and challenges of Hajj movements from a religious perspective to local services being offered by the Saudi government. Moreover, by logical extension, how psychological and...