Assessment of Microbiological Indoor Air Quality in Cattle Breeding Farms by Justyna Szulc, Małgorzata Okrasa, Katarzyna Dybka-Stępień, Michael Sulyok, Adriana Nowak, Anna Otlewska, Bogumiła Szponar, Katarzyna Majchrzycka

“…High-throughput sequencing revealed extensive biodiversity in the microorganisms, which hitherto has not been reported for cattle farms. …”
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Forest Attribute Dynamics in Secondary Forests: Insights for Advancing Ecological Restoration and Transformative Territorial Management in the Amazon by Carlos H. Rodríguez-León, Armando Sterling, Amelia Trujillo-Briñez, Yerson D. Suárez-Córdoba, Lilia L. Roa-Fuentes

“…The Amazon ecosystem plays a vital role in global climate regulation and biodiversity conservation but faces escalating threats from deforestation and degradation. …”
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Grazing Intensity Modifies Soil Microbial Diversity and Their Co-Occurrence Networks in an Alpine Steppe, Central Tibet by Mingxue Xiang, Zepeng Liang, Yanjie Zhang, Junxi Wu, Tao Ma, Lha Duo, Xianzhou Zhang, Gang Fu

“…Therefore, sustainable grazing intensity necessitates a deeper understanding of biodiversity conservation in alpine grasslands.…”
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SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING IN ALGERIA: EXPLORING PRACTICES, CHALLENGES, AND LOCAL HONEYBEE TRAITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT by Haider Yamina, Adjlane Noureddine, Martin-Hernande Raquel, Haddad Nizar, Abdelmounaim Khemmouli

“…Honeybees are crucial pollinators, playing a vital role in maintaining plant biodiversity and promoting a healthy natural environment. …”
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Forecasting CO2 emissions in the Persian Gulf States by F.A. Olabemiwo, G.I. Danmaliki, T.A. Oyehan, B.S. Tawabini

“…CO2 accounts for 58.8 percent of all greenhouse gases released via human activities, consequently, presenting a malign impact on the environment through climate change, global warming, biodiversity, acid rain and desertification among others. …”
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Spatial behavior of mesocarnivores living in seasonal ecosystems: A case study in arid landscapes in northern-central Chile by Darío Moreira-Arce, Pablo M. Vergara, Alex Oporto, Alberto J. Alaniz, Claudia Hidalgo-Corrotea, Alfredo H. Zúñiga, Alejo Gutiérrez, Sebastián Moreno, Daniela Araya, Simone Ciuti

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Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator‐Based DNA Barcode Detection Biosensor for Species Identification by Wenlong Ma, Jiawei Li, Xiaolin Qu, Shao‘e Sun, Yanan Zhou, Yitong Liu, Peng Wang, Zhongli Sha

“…Abstract DNA barcode detection method is widely applied for species identification, which is imperative to evaluate the effect of human economic activities on the biodiversity of ecosystem. However, the wide utilization of existing detection biosensors is limited by bulky and expensive instruments, such as Raman spectroscopy and electrochemical station. …”
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Dynamic Analysis of <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> in Yellow River Delta Based on U-Net Model and Zhuhai-1 Satellite by Huiying Li, Guoli Cui, Haojie Liu, Qi Wang, Sheng Zhao, Xiao Huang, Rong Zhang, Mingming Jia, Dehua Mao, Hao Yu, Zongming Wang, Zhiyong Lv

“…Coastal wetlands are critical for global biodiversity and ecological stability, yet the invasive <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> (<i>S. alterniflora</i>) poses severe threats to these ecosystems. …”
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Ecological corridor design for ecoclimatic regulation: Species as eco-engineers by Lirong Wu, Matteo Convertino

“…Ecological corridors are crucial for achieving ecoclimatic regulation goals, such as biodiversity and carbon sequestration enhancement. A key question remains about which interconnected areas to protect and restore under the set goals. …”
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Using airborne LiDAR and enhanced-geolocated GEDI metrics to map structural traits over a Mediterranean forestZenodo by Aaron Cardenas-Martinez, Adrian Pascual, Emilia Guisado-Pintado, Victor Rodriguez-Galiano

“…Structural traits from the NASA Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) are vital to support forest monitoring, restoration and biodiversity protection. The Mediterranean Basin is home of relict forest species facing the consequences of intensified climate change effects and whose habitats have been progressively shrinking over time. …”
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Molecular Identification and Antimicrobial Potential of Streptomyces Species from Nepalese Soil by Karan Khadayat, Dawa Dindu Sherpa, Krishna Prakash Malla, Sunil Shrestha, Nabin Rana, Bishnu P. Marasini, Santosh Khanal, Binod Rayamajhee, Bibek Raj Bhattarai, Niranjan Parajuli

“…Nepal—a country rich in biodiversity—has got high possibilities for the discovery of members of actinomycetes, especially in the higher altitudes. …”
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Assessment tool addresses implementation challenges of ecosystem-based management principles in marine spatial planning processes by Ibon Galparsoro, Natalia Montero, Gotzon Mandiola, Iratxe Menchaca, Ángel Borja, Wesley Flannery, Stelios Katsanevakis, Simonetta Fraschetti, Erika Fabbrizzi, Michael Elliott, Maria Bas, Steve Barnard, GerJan Piet, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Maren Kruse, Ben McAteer, Robert Mzungu Runya, Olga Lukyanova, Telmo Morato, Annaïk Van Gerven, Steven Degraer, Stefan Neuenfeldt, Vanessa Stelzenmüller

“…Abstract Ecosystem-based marine spatial planning is an approach to managing maritime activities while ensuring human well-being and biodiversity conservation as key pillars for sustainable development. …”
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Marine natural products as a source of novel anticancer drugs: an updated review (2019–2023) by Hesham R. El-Seedi, Mohamed S. Refaey, Nizar Elias, Mohamed F. El-Mallah, Faisal M. K. Albaqami, Ismail Dergaa, Ming Du, Mohamed F. Salem, Haroon Elrasheid Tahir, Maria Dagliaa, Nermeen Yosri, Hongcheng Zhang, Awg H. El-Seedi, Zhiming Guo, Shaden A. M. Khalifa

“…With a focus on recent research findings, the review explores the rich biodiversity of marine organisms, including sponges, corals, algae, and microorganisms, which have yielded numerous compounds exhibiting promising anticancer properties. …”
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Exploring the Diversity and Ecological Dynamics of Palm Leaf Spotting Fungi—A Case Study on Ornamental Palms in Portugal by Diana S. Pereira, Alan J. L. Phillips

“…The present study conducted a preliminary assessment of the diversity and ecology of potential phytopathogenic fungi associated with foliar lesions on various ornamental palm host species in Portugal, combining morphological examination, PCR-based genomic fingerprinting, and biodiversity data analysis. The examination of 134 foliar lesions sampled from 100 palm trees resulted in a collection of 2064 palm leaf spotting fungi (PLSF), representing a diverse fungal assemblage of 320 molecular operational taxonomic units (MOTUs) across 97 genera. …”
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Fostering unsustainability? An analysis of 4-year-olds' dietary impacts in Sweden by Maria Jacobsen, Lotta Moraeus, Emma Patterson, Anna Karin Lindroos, Mattias Eriksson, Elin Röös

“…The dietary impacts of 746 young Swedish children were assessed across ten indicators: carbon footprint, cropland use, new nitrogen and phosphorus inputs, blue water use, ammonia emissions, pesticide use, biodiversity loss, antibiotic use, and animal welfare. …”
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MORPHOFUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LEAVES AND FRUITS IN MALOIDEAE (ROSACEAE): b. THE ROLE OF SURFACE TISSUES IN THE FORMATION OF RESISTANCE TO FUNGAL DISEASES by T. Kh. Kumachova, O. O. Beloshapkina, A. S. Voronkov, A. S. Ryabchenko

“…It is particularly informative in the case of organisms with complex surface micromorphology and for studying the biodiversity of pathogens. However, in this work we combined the methods of light, electron (SEM, TEM) and confocal microscopy. …”
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Messaging with appeal to intrinsic or relational values shows potential to shift demand for wildlife as pets by Harry Marshall, Nigel J. Collar, Alexander C. Lees, Andrew Moss, Pramana Yuda, Stuart J. Marsden

“…Abstract Overharvesting of wildlife for trade is a key driver of biodiversity loss. Messaging that is aligned with people's values could play a significant role in reducing this impact through behaviour change. …”
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Analysis of the nutritional and fatty acid profile of sacha inchi tempe (Plukenetia volubilis L.) using different cooking methods by Diana Nur Afifah, Diana Nur Afifah, Daniaty Afifatus Salam, Fitria Nugraheni, Nina Resti, Rachma Purwanti, Gemala Anjani, Mursid Tri Susilo, Nuryanto, Made Astawan, Irma Sarita Rahmawati

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Nuttalliellidae in Burmese amber: implications for tick evolution by Lidia Chitimia-Dobler, Stephan Handschuh, Jason A. Dunlop, Ronel Pienaar, Ben J. Mans, Ala Tabor

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Complications of Estimating Hatchery Introgression in the Face of Rapid Divergence: A Case Study in Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) by Bradley Erdman, Wesley Larson, Matthew G. Mitro, Joanna D. T. Griffin, David Rowe, Justin Haglund, Kirk Olson, Michael T. Kinnison

“…Such uncertainty is problematic for the conservation of native biodiversity as it hampers management agencies' ability to prioritize the conservation of indigenous locally adapted populations. …”
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