A Sensitive and Selective Electrochemical Aptasensor for Carbendazim Detection by Suthira Pushparajah, Mahnaz Shafiei, Aimin Yu

“…Carbendazim (CBZ) is used to prevent fungal infections in agricultural crops. Given its high persistence and potential for long-term health effects, it is crucial to quickly identify pesticide residues in food and the environment in order to mitigate excessive exposure. …”
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Influence of Basin Hydrogeology in the Detectability of Narrow Rivers by Sentinel2-A Satellite Images: A Case Study in Karamenderes (Çanakkale) by Muhittin Karaman, Emre Özelkan, Suat Taşdelen

“…The hydrometeorological cycle, agricultural irrigation, daily water consumption and other human-induced factors were effective on the decreased water flow. …”
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The perspectives of metabolomics studies of potato plants by R. K. Puzanskiy, V. V. Yemelyanov, T. A. Gavrilenko, M. F. Shishova

“…According to FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nation), potato is the fourth crop in terms of food production after rice, wheat and maize, and the first among the tubers and roots. …”
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Evaluation of the Anthropogenic Impacts of Yusufeli Dam in terms of Landscape Planning by Belgin Yılmam, Hilal Turgut

“…After the completion of the Yusufeli Dam, 612ha forest and 62ha agricultural fields will be destroyed. In the assessment of land capability, it was determined that 100% of class I, 69% of class II, 81% of class III, 7% of class IV, 1% of class VI, and 1% of class VII will remain within the dam reservoir area. …”
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Characterization of a Novel Male Pheromone Compound in <i>Leucoptera sinuella</i> (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) and Its Role in Courtship Behavior by Laura Sánchez-Aros, Abel F. O. Queiroz, Jorge Guajardo, Wilson Barros-Parada, Glenn P. Svensson, Jan Bergmann

“…It was first identified in Chile in 2015 and has since become a significant pest in the agricultural sector. Additionally, economic losses are further aggravated by the presence of <i>L. sinuella</i> pupae in nearby fruit orchards. …”
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Groundwater Quality and Suitability Assessment in Tirupur Region, Tamil Nadu, India by Kumar G., Saravanan Kothandaraman, Kathiresan Karuppanan, Sajjad Hussain

“…The study aims to understand the hydrochemical characteristics and groundwater suitability for agricultural and drinking purposes. For this purpose, 21 groundwater samples were collected, and major physicochemical parameters such as pH, EC, TDS, temp, salinity, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, HCO3−, Cl−, and SO42− were analyzed, followed by the standard analytical procedures. …”
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The Role of Small-Scale Industries in Achieving the Sustainable Development: the Experience of India by N. V. Galistcheva

“…The author examines the activity of the The National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) which is considered to be the most important institution which looks after the development of the small scale industries. …”
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Tracking metal pollution from illegal gold mining: a health risk assessment in Edfu, Egypt by Kholoud M. AbdelMaksoud, Wael M. Al-Metwaly, Heba M. R. Hathout

“…In Edfu, Egypt, the lack of economic opportunities prompted resource-constrained farmers to transform their agricultural lands into gold mines. The study utilized a multifaceted approach that integrated various methodologies, including remote sensing technologies, field surveys, chemical analyses, and statistical methods. …”
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Unmasking MRSA antibiotic resistance: the impact of environment, pollution, and healthcare quality—a nationwide exploration in China: a comprehensive analysis spanning 2014 to 2021... by Yi-Chang Zhao, Ming-Xuan Xiao, Zhi-Hua Sun, Jia-Kai Li, Huai-yuan Liu, Bi-Kui Zhang, Hua-Lin Cai, Wei Cao, Feng Yu, Miao Yan

“…Conclusions This study highlights the significant role of environmental, agricultural, and healthcare factors in influencing MRSA AMR in China. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity in deployment and upscaling of wind power in Swedish municipalities by Yodefia Rahmad, Fredrik Hedenus, Jessica Jewell, Vadim Vinichenko

“…Small-scale wind power (≤1.5 MW) leveraged agricultural land and accumulated local experience, while large-scale wind power (>1.5 MW) is correlated with political variables such as siting policy and voter turnout. …”
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The assessment of change in human heat stress risk in Brazil projected by the CMIP6 models by Laila K Gohar, Dan Bernie, Damian Wilson, Kate Willett, Richard Betts

“…Adaptive policies for the agricultural areas of Brazil will need to consider the impact of heat stress rendering large regions of the country unsuitable for outdoor work for large parts of the year. …”
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Long-Term Assessment of Soil Salinization Patterns in the Yellow River Delta Using Landsat Imagery from 2003 to 2021 by Yu Fu, Pengyu Wang, Wengeng Cao, Shiqian Fu, Juanjuan Zhang, Xiangzhi Li, Jiju Guo, Zhiquan Huang, Xidong Chen

“…Accurately determining the spatial distribution of soil salinization in the YRD is vital for regional salinity management and agricultural development. In this study, we constructed and evaluated three soil salinization indices—NDSI, SI, and S5—using measured soil conductivity data and three machine learning methods: Random Forest, Support Vector Machine, and XGBoost. …”
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Assessing quality and distribution of surface runoff and soil from a mixed-use catchment, Teluk Intan in Malaysia by Lye Xin Yan, Nakayama Akihiko

“…The present analysis may benefit as an estimation or comparison of typical runoff pollutant loading to improve the environmental quality of similarly mixed urban-agricultural catchment in Malaysia.…”
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MDA-DETR: Enhancing Offending Animal Detection with Multi-Channel Attention and Multi-Scale Feature Aggregation by Haiyan Zhang, Huiqi Li, Guodong Sun, Feng Yang

“…Conflicts between humans and animals in agricultural and settlement areas have recently increased, resulting in significant resource loss and risks to human and animal lives. …”
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Unlocking the potential of rice straw: Sustainable utilization strategies for Bangladesh by Bidhan Nath, Md Moudud Ahmmed, Subrata Paul, Md Durrul Huda, Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Sharmin Islam

“…The current study emphasizes the importance of further research, particularly in the exploration of industrial and commercial applications of rice straw, to maximize its potential as a valuable agricultural residue.…”
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Infrared Image Enhancement: A Review by Qingwang Wang, Pengcheng Jin, Yuhang Wu, Liyao Zhou, Tao Shen

“…Therefore, it has been widely applied in various fields, including military, medical, industrial, and agricultural applications. However, due to the limitations of infrared wavelengths and imaging technology, traditional infrared imaging devices struggle to capture rich texture information, leading to infrared images that lack texture details and have low resolution, which significantly restricts the further research and application of infrared imaging technology in various fields. …”
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The Potential Effect of Bualuang (White <i>Nelumbo nucifera</i> Gaertn.) Extract on Sperm Quality and Metabolomic Profiles in Mancozeb-Induced Oxidative Stress in Male Rats by Jiraporn Laoung-on, Pimchanok Nuchniyom, Ketsarin Intui, Churdsak Jaikang, Kanokporn Saenphet, Kongsak Boonyapranai, Giatgong Konguthaithip, Nopparuj Outaitaveep, Sasitorn Phankhieo, Paiwan Sudwan

“…Mancozeb (MZ), an EBDC fungicide, has been found to contaminate agricultural products and cause male reproductive toxicity. …”
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Bird diversity in different vegetation types in the Pacific coastal plain of Guatemala by Sofia Aguilar-Jocol, Michelle Bustamante-Castillo, Marco Tax

“…Guatemala’s Pacific coastal plain, although largely dominated by agricultural land, still contains patches of diverse vegetation that could be vital for supporting bird diversity. …”
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A Comprehensive Genetic Analysis of Mycotoxin-Producing Penicillium expansum Isolated from River Water Using Molecular Profiling, DNA Barcoding, and Secondary Structure Prediction by R. Ravikiran, G. Raghu and B. Praveen

“…These findings provide crucial insights into the genetic diversity and potential mycotoxin production of P. expansum isolates, shedding light on the environmental repercussions and health risks associated with river water contamination from agricultural and aquaculture effluents. This pioneering research advances our understanding of mycotoxin-producing fungi in aquatic environments and underscores the imperative need for water quality monitoring in regions reliant on such water sources for their sustenance and livelihoods.…”
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The Use of Multi-Probe Modulated Laser Radiation for the Identification of Substances' Clots in the Fluid Flow by V. A. Alekseev, S. I. Yuran, V. P. Usoltsev, D. N. Shulmin

“…The proposed system will find application in the oil and gas, processing industry, water filtration and purification systems, industrial enterprises and agricultural processing enterprises.…”
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