Temperature-dependent variations in under-canopy herbaceous foliar diseases following shrub encroachment in grasslands by Yilin Dang, Peng Zhang, Peixi Jiang, Junsheng Ke, Yao Xiao, Yingying Zhu, Mu Liu, Minjie Li, Jihua Wu, Jianquan Liu, Bin Tian, Xiang Liu

“…Abstract Shrub encroachment into grasslands poses a global concern, impacting species biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Yet, the effect of shrub encroachment on herbaceous diseases and the dependence of that effect on climatic factors remain ambiguous. …”
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Spatiotemporal simulation of blue-green space pattern evolution and carbon storage under different SSP-RCP scenarios in Wuhan by Guiyuan Li, Wangzhen Wang, Bowen Li, Zhongyuan Duan, Liang Hu, Jingwen Liu

“…This study, based on the causal logic of climate change, blue-green space patterns, and carbon emissions, uses the system dynamics (SD) model, patch-generating land use simulation (PLUS) model, and integrated valuation of ecosystem service and trade-offs (InVEST) models to simulate the evolution of blue-green space patterns and predict the spatial distribution of carbon storage in Wuhan to 2060 from 2030 under three SSP-RCP scenarios from CMIP6 and investigates their mechanisms. …”
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Vegetation Classification in a Mountain–Plain Transition Zone in the Sichuan Basin, China by Wenqian Bai, Zhengwei He, Yan Tan, Guy M. Robinson, Tingyu Zhang, Xueman Wang, Li He, Linlong Li, Shuang Wu

“…Developing an effective vegetation classification method for mountain–plain transition zones is critical for understanding ecological patterns, evaluating ecosystem services, and guiding conservation efforts. …”
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Restoration Effects of the Riparian Forest on the Intertidal Fish Fauna in an Urban Area of the Amazon River by Júlio C. Sá-Oliveira, Stephen F. Ferrari, Huann C. G. Vasconcelos, Raimundo N. G. Mendes-Junior, Andrea S. Araújo, Carlos Eduardo Costa-Campos, Walace S. Nascimento, Victoria J. Isaac

“…The native vegetation has been identified as the crucial factor to the recovery and homeostasis of the studied ecosystem, justifying its legal protection and its use in the restoration and conservation of altered and threatened environments. …”
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Evaluation of sustainable energy use in sugarcane production: A holistic model from planting to harvest and life cycle assessment by Molood Behnia, Mohammad Ghahderijani, Ali Kaab, Marjan Behnia

“…Ecosystem impacts also show more local species loss in planted systems (6.25E-04 species.yr compared to 4.11E-04 for ratoon). …”
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Modeling of soil salinity in Rheris Oasis (Southeastern of Morocco) using satellite spectral indices by Ait Lahssaine Ismail, Kabiri Lahcen, Messaoudi Badre, El Hafyani Mohammed, Essafraoui Badre, Kadiri Abdelhakim, El Ouali Mohamed, Canas Kurz Edgardo, Hellriegel Ulrich, Kretzschmar Helen Alice, Hoinkis Jan

“…The Rheris oases in Southeastern Morocco are an essential ecosystem. It presents enormous ecological and natural values. …”
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A Woman with a Long History of Smoking and a Debilitating Dry Cough by N. D. Potskhverashvili, N. I. Kokina, E. L. Bueverova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, A. S. Cherenda, V. A. Morozova, M. V. Feldsherov, A. P. Kiryukhin, P. V. Pavlov

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Advancing hydrological modeling through multivariate calibration of multi-layer soil moisture dynamics by Yan He, Huihui Mao, Chen Wang, Jinghao Hu, Sarawut Ninsawat, Xianfeng Song, Guifei Jing, Runkui Li, Mingyu Wang, Zheng Duan

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Beyond buzzwords: fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative global health research in Germany and beyond by Maeve Cook-Deegan, Kerem Böge, Walter Bruchhausen, Mizeck Chagunda, Medha Chaturvedi, Meral Esen, Johanna Hanefeld, Beate Kampmann, Carsten Köhler, Charlotte Köhler, Francis Osei, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Eva Rehfuess, Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, Nora Anton, on behalf of the GLOHRA Steering Committee**

“…Background Germany has increased its political and financial commitment for global health, but this needs to be backed by a robust global health research ecosystem with strong partnerships in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Reforming the innovation system to deliver affordable medicines: a conceptual framework of pharmaceutical innovation as a complex adaptive system (forest) and theory of change by Suerie Moon, Adrian Alonso Ruiz, Marcela C. F. Vieira, Kaitlin E. Large, Iulia Slovenski

“…We found a critical mass of initiatives clustered around four areas: pandemic preparedness, neglected diseases, rare diseases and antibiotics, which we conceptualised as niches within the ecosystem. We reviewed the literature on how each niche had emerged and evolved, conducted interviews, and organised workshops with experts on each niche. …”
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Structural equation modeling for social capital empowerment in supporting mangrove rehabilitation by I. Listiana, D. Ariyanto

“…Reinforcing local social and institutional capital to enhance mangrove ecosystems is crucial for understanding the intricate social systems necessary to conserve, manage, and restore mangrove ecosystem services. …”
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Advancing Wildlife Protection: Mask R-CNN for Rail Track Identification and Unwanted Object Detection by Istiak Mahmud, Md. Mohsin Kabir, Jungpil Shin, Chayan Mistry, Yoichi Tomioka, M. F. Mridha

“…Every year, thousands of animals are killed on train tracks, causing an imbalance in the ecosystem and significant delays in railway traffic. …”
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The Effect of Certification and Product Knowledge on Instant Food Purchasing Decisions through Halal Awareness: The Moderating Role of Religiosity by Zamratul Akbar, Agustina Shinta Hartati Wahyuningtiyas, Riyanti Isaskar

“…As a strategic step in building a halal product ecosystem, developing halal food products, encompassing the entire supply chain from upstream to downstream, is essential. …”
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Niche markets for sustainable agri-food systems: A systematic review by Kehinde Oluseyi Olagunju, Simone Angioloni, Maurizio Canavari

“…As the global population continues to rise, the demand for food and other ecosystem services also increases, escalating the pressure on agri-food systems. …”
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Diversity and functions of fungal VOCs with special reference to the multiple bioactivities of the mushroom alcohol by Guohua Yin, Geromy G. Moore, Joan Wennstrom Bennett

“…Based on the research of most VOCs, the functions of different fungal volatile compounds are mainly as follows: inhibitory or synergistic effects on other microorganisms, promoting growth in plants or inducing a defensive response in crops, and participating in the material cycle or affecting the interactions between organisms in the ecosystem. Approximately three hundred VOCs have been identified from fungi. …”
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EVALUATION OF SMARTNESS OF THE TOURISM DESTINATION WEBSITES OF THE KLAIPEDA REGION by Julius Ramanauskas, Šarūnas Banevičius, Putinas Bielskis

“…In the context of the smart tourism ecosystem, destination communication websites occupy a pivotal position in the process of selecting destinations and hotels. …”
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Role of Local Biofertilizer in Enhancing the Oxidative Stress Defence Systems of Date Palm Seedling (Phoenix dactylifera) against Abiotic Stress by Oumaima Harkousse, Afafe Slimani, Issam Jadrane, Mohamed Aitboulahsen, Mouaad Amine Mazri, Abdelmjid Zouahri, Lahcen Ouahmane, Tayeb Koussa, Mohamed Najib Al Feddy

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Assessing the Role of Incubation Temperature as a Barrier to Successful Establishment of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in a Rapidly Warming Arctic by Elizabeth D. Lindley, Karen M. Dunmall, Peter A. H. Westley

“…Yet the spawning locations for salmon to establish self‐sustaining populations and the consequences for the ecosystem if they should do so are unclear. Here, we explore the role of temperature‐dependent incubation survival and developmental phenology of coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) as a potential early life history barrier to establishment in an Arctic stream. …”
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Genome Mining and Characterization of Two Novel <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> Probiotic Candidates with Bile Salt Hydrolase Activity by Gianluigi Agolino, Marianna Cristofolini, Amanda Vaccalluzzo, Davide Tagliazucchi, Alice Cattivelli, Alessandra Pino, Cinzia Caggia, Lisa Solieri, Cinzia Lucia Randazzo

“…Here, <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> strains (VB4 and VB1), isolated from the vaginal ecosystem, were submitted to a genomic survey, in vitro BSH activity, and BAs tolerance assay to unravel their probiotic potential as BAs modulators. …”
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Changes in length-at-first return of a sea trout (Salmo trutta) population in northern France by Josset, Quentin, Beaulaton, Laurent, Romakkaniemi, Atso, Nevoux, Marie

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