Concentration of viruses and electron microscopy by I. D. Petrova, B. N. Zaitsev, O. S. Taranov

“…Electron microscopy is also applied to ecological studies to detect viruses in the environment, to analysis of technological processes in the production of vaccines and other biotechnological components, and to diagnostics. …”
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Flocculation Settling Characteristics of Ultra-Fine Iron Tailings with Rich Gypsum by Daiqiang Deng, Guodong Cao

“…This study can provide technological support for goaf management and environment-friendly treatment of solid waste in the Yangtze River basin, which plays important roles in ecological protection.…”
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Morphometrics and Reproductive Characteristics of the Freshwater Crab Sartoriana spinigera from the Habitat of Ratargul Swamp Forest, Bangladesh: An Approach to Conservation by Sanjida Akther, Mohammad Amzad Hossain, Debasish Pandit, Thouhidur Rahman Chowdhury, Sohel Mian

“…In conclusion, the research will serve as a foundation for future research work on freshwater crab species as well as the conservation and maintenance of the ecological balance of this species in the Ratargul freshwater swamp forest.…”
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Description of the New Species <i>Laccaria albifolia</i> (Hydnangiaceae, Basidiomycota) and a Reassessment of <i>Laccaria affinis</i> Based on Morphological and Phylogenetic Analys... by Francesco Dovana, Roberto Para, Gabriel Moreno, Edoardo Scali, Matteo Garbelotto, Bernardo Ernesto Lechner, Luigi Forte

“…This study not only contributes to the understanding of <i>Laccaria</i> diversity but also proposes the formal designation of an epitype for <i>L. affinis</i>, thereby providing a foundation for future research on this ecologically significant genus. Furthermore, a new species named <i>Laccaria albifolia</i> belonging to the “/Laccaria bicolor complex clade” is described here on the base of six collections from Italy and Spain.…”
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Problems and expectations of beekeeping enterprises in ardahan province by Pınar Ayvazoğlu Demir, Erol Aydın, Kemal Yazıcı, Turgut Kırmızıbayrak

“…For this reason, in order to solve the problems in beekeeping sector in Turkey; the cooperation among beekeeping associations, universities and the Ministry of Agriculture about specializing and branding in organic/ecological beekeeping will bring an important momentum to the production of honey and other bee products.…”
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Assessing Macrophyte and Ecosystem Service Changes in Shallow Eutrophic Coastal Waters Using Remote Sensing Methods by Johanna Schumacher, David Horn, Gabriela Escobar-Sánchez, Greta Markfort, Gerald Schernewski, Mario von Weber

“…However, spatial habitat data are largely lacking, hampering ecological and ecosystem service assessments as required by EU policies. …”
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Industrial waste management using the rapid impact assessment matrix method for an industrial park by A.A. Shayesteh, O. Koohshekan, F. Khadivpour, M. Kian, R. Ghasemzadeh, M. Pazoki

“…The components of the environment were first classified into physical/chemical, economic/operational, biological/ecological, and social/cultural items. Afterward, with respect to the criteria of the rapid impact assessment matrix method, the importance of environmental impacts was determined by standard scoring of the developed scenarios. …”
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Environmental Friendly Bleaching Process of Polyester Materials via Direct Process of Water without Heating System by Farnaz Sadat Fattahi

“…For this aim, it is highly significant both economically and ecologically to develop eco-friendlier bleaching technology that removes the necessity for heat energy in the bleaching of these substrates. …”
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Geographic Distribution Patterns of Soil Microbial Community Assembly Process in Mangrove Constructed Wetlands, Southeast China by Ping Hu, Qiong Yang

“…Wetland plants, on the other hand, together with their inter-root microbes, significantly affect the ecological functions of constructed wetlands. The mangrove constructed wetland within Futian District, Shenzhen, China, is a typical wastewater treatment area, but the structure and function of its soil microbial community remain largely unexplored. …”
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Design and Interlocking Stability of Slope Protection Block of H-Type Gravity Mutual-Aid Steel Slag Core Concrete by Hongda Lin, Xiaolong Yu, Guangzhen Zhang, Honglei Chang, Jian Liu

“…Therefore, it is imminent to study a new type of reinforcement of dangerous dam banks with both ecological and environmental protection functions to meet the requirement of river flood stability. …”
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BIPE: A Bi-Layer Predictive Ensemble Framework for Forest Fire Susceptibility Mapping in Germany by Ling Hu, Volker Hochschild, Harald Neidhardt, Michael Schultz, Pegah Khosravani, Hadi Shokati

“…Forest fires diminish forests’ ecological services, including carbon sequestration, water retention, air cooling, and recreation, while polluting the environment and endangering habitats. …”
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Quantitative Assessment of Soil and Water Loss in the Nanpan and Beipan River Basins Based on CSLE Model by LIU Xiaolin, SHI Yandong, ZENG Xiaolei, HUANG Hairong, YIN Bin

“…The quantitative assessment of soil and water loss can provide a scientific basis for preventing and controlling soil and water loss disasters and implementing ecological environmental construction.Based on the spatial analysis and data management functionalities on the ArcGIS platform with multisource remote sensing imagery used as the information source,the data of land use,vegetation cover,and terrain slope in the Nanpan River and Beipan River basins were obtained.The soil erosion modulus was calculated by employing China soil loss equation (CSLE),yielding monitoring results for soil and water loss in the Nanpan River and Beipan River basins.The results show that in 2021, the total area affected by soil and water loss in the Nanpan River and Beipan River basins was 23 966.97 km²,primarily characterized by mild erosion intensity.Soil and water loss in the northeast part of the basins was more severe than that in the southwest part.The phenomenon mainly occurred in arable land,woodland,and grassland,accounting for over 90% of the total soil and water loss area,with vegetation cover at all levels showing a prevalence of mild and moderate erosion.Soil and water loss in the entire region mainly occurred in slope grades ranging from 6° to 35°.In general,the issue of soil and water loss remains prominent in specific regions of the Nanpan and Beipan River basins.It is necessary to adopt a combined approach of prevention and remediation to address this issue and improve the overall situation.…”
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Phenological Characteristics and Environmental Factor Associations in Open-Field Cultivation of Pepino on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Zhichao Hou, Cheng Si, Qiwen Zhong, Haiwang Zhang, Ziran Guo, Guangnan Zhang, Dengkui Shao, Shipeng Yang

“…We used linear regression analysis to compare agronomic traits of pepino across these regions, aiming to explore potential correlations between plant phenology and ecological factors. Results revealed that UV intensity and sunshine hours exerted the most significant influence on pepino’s phenological phases, emerging as crucial environmental factors. …”
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Retracted: Internet of Things Technology in Monitoring System of Sustainable Use of Soil and Land Resources by Zhaoya Chen, Daobo Wang, Lijun Ma, Yaheng Chen

“…To do a good job in the sustainable use of land resources can solve such problems as waste of land resources, quality degradation, environmental damage, ecological imbalance and so on. How to realize the sustainable utilization of resources, the first thing to be solved is the sustainable monitoring of land resources. …”
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Effect of Meteorological and Hydrological Drought Changes on Vegetation NDVI in Inner Mongolia Section of Yellow River Basin by LU Jiaqi, MENG Fanhao, LUO Min, CHEN Hongguang

“…Under the influence of global warming and human activities, drought events in the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River Basin have increased in number and intensity, affecting the regional vegetation growth through the hydrological cycle and destroying ecological balance. Based on the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) dataset, terrestrial water storage data, and normalized vegetation index (NDVI) data, this paper analyzes the spatial and temporal changes of meteorological droughts (SPEI) and hydrological droughts (SWSI) in the Inner Mongolia section of the Yellow River Basin during 2003—2019 and investigates their impacts on vegetation growth. …”
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Applying baseflow approach to the environmental flow needs of the Similkameen River Watershed in British Columbia, Canada by Hongli Chen, Qiang Li, Qiaoqiao Wang, Xuanjiao Chai, Yaping Wang

“…Study focus: Assessing Environmental Flow Needs (EFN) is imperative for preserving the socio-ecological balance and sustainability. The EFNBF method using baseflow as an index for EFN settings, addresses key challenges faced by conventional methods. …”
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Potential Flood Risk Scenario and Its Effects on Landscape Composition Using Hydraulic Modeling (HEC-RAS) in Boğaçay Sub-Basin/Türkiye by Serdar Selim, Emine Kahraman, Ceren Selim, Rifat Olgun, Nihat Karakuş, Erhan Önen, Mesut Çoşlu, Zeynep R. Ardahanlıoğlu, Mert Çakır, İsmail Çinar

“…To prevent this devastation and find solutions to potential flooding, it is important to improve engineering, ecological, hydrological, and hydrogeological precautions, as well as potential flood simulations. …”
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Measuring self-control in a wild songbird using a spatial discounting task by Ella McCallum, Rachael C. Shaw

“…However, widespread temporal self-control tasks lack ecological validity for many species, and few studies have explored whether self-control can be measured in the wild. …”
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Impact of climate warming on vegetation cover: positive effects of native artiodactyla vs. grazing pressure in Alborz Protected Area by Farid Salmanpour, Zahra Shakoori, Zahra Shakoori, Mostafa Keshtkar, Mehdi Kia, Romina Sayahnia

“…In particular, livestock grazing is a primary factor in vegetation degradation, adversely affecting plant diversity, soil health, and key ecological interactions.MethodsThis study investigates the impact of grazing on vegetation in the Alborz region of Iran, focusing on the comparison between native herbivores (Artiodactyla) and livestock in the Central Alborz Protected Area (CAPA). …”
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Impact of climate change on the distribution of Isaria cicadaeMiquel in China: predictions based on the MaxEnt model by Zhipeng He, Habib Ali, Junhao Wu, Zhiqian Liu, Xinju Wei, Zhihang Zhuo

“…IntroductionIsaria cicadae, a historically valued edible and medicinal fungus in China, has been experiencing a critical decline in abundance due to ecological degradation and overexploitation. Understanding its potential distribution is essential for promoting sustainable harvesting practices.MethodsThis study utilizes the MaxEnt model, combined with known distribution records and 22 environmental variables, to predict the potential distribution of I. cicadae under three representative emission scenarios (CMIP6: SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) for the 2050s and 2070s.ResultsThe analysis identifies seven key environmental variables influencing the habitat suitability of I. cicadae: the mean temperature of the driest quarter (bio09), the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (bio08), precipitation in the wettest month (bio16), the mean diurnal range (bio02), isothermality (bio03), elevation, and slope. …”
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