Cork and Compost as Mitigators of Soil Compaction from Trampling in Urban Green Areas: Effects on Plant Growth and Soil Functionality by Bianca Rompato, Lucia Mondanelli, Ermes Lo Piccolo, Claudia Cocozza, Giovanni Mastrolonardo, Laura Giagnoni, Gregorio Fantoni, Alessandro Bizzarri, Barbara Mariotti, Leonardo Verdi, Alberto Maltoni, Francesco Ferrini, Giacomo Certini

“…These findings suggested that incorporating organic amendments into urban soils, especially those subjected to frequent trampling, could make them more resistant/resilient to compaction, supporting healthier green spaces and more sustainable urban ecosystems.…”
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Species-Level Saltmarsh Vegetation Fractional Cover Estimation Based on Time Series Sentinel-2 Imagery with the Assistance of Sample Expansion by Jinghan Sha, Zhaojun Zhuo, Qingqing Zhou, Yinghai Ke, Mengyao Zhang, Jinyuan Li, Yukui Min

“…Coastal saltmarsh wetlands are vital “blue carbon” ecosystems. Fractional vegetation cover (FVC) is a key indicator revealing the spatial distribution and growth status of vegetation. …”
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Microbial community variations in adult Hyalomma dromedarii ticks from single locations in Saudi Arabia and Tunisia by Myriam Kratou, Apolline Maitre, Apolline Maitre, Apolline Maitre, Lianet Abuin-Denis, Lianet Abuin-Denis, Rachid Selmi, Hanène Belkahia, Abdullah D. Alanazi, Hattan Gattan, Hattan Gattan, Bassam M. Al-Ahmadi, Abdullah F. Shater, Lourdes Mateos-Hernández, Dasiel Obregón, Lilia Messadi, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz, Mourad Ben Said, Mourad Ben Said

“…Despite prior studies on its microbiota, the effects of geographic origin and sex on microbial community structure and functional stability remain poorly understood.MethodsTo address this, we characterized the bacterial microbiota of H. dromedarii ticks collected from camels in Tunisia (TUN) and Saudi Arabia (SA) using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, microbial network analysis, and metabolic pathway prediction.ResultsOur findings indicate a dominant presence of Francisella endosymbionts in Tunisian ticks, suggesting adaptive roles of H. dromedarii ticks in arid ecosystems. Keystone taxa, particularly Staphylococcus and Corynebacterium, were identified as central to microbial network structure and resilience. …”
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DNA barcoding: how many earthworm species are there in the south of West Siberia? by S. V. Shekhovtsov, N. E. Bazarova, D. I. Berman, N. A. Bulakhova, E. V. Golovanova, S. V. Konyaev, T. M. Krugova, I. I. Lyubechanskii, S. E. Peltek

“…Earthworms are a widespread and ecologically important group of animals, which has the highest total biomass in some ecosystems and often defines the composition of soil fauna. …”
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Habitat use and spatial distribution patterns of endangered pheasants on the southern slopes of the HimalayasFigshare by Kai Zhao, Ning Wang, Jiliang Xu, Shan Tian, Yanyun Zhang

“…However, increasing human disturbances pose severe threats to local ecosystems. Understanding the distribution patterns of endangered pheasants and their responses to environmental changes is vital for their conservation. …”
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eDNA Metabarcoding Analysis of Bony Fish Identification in Coastal Water of Gulf of Maine Using Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction of 12S rRNA Universal Primers by Bo‐Young Lee, Grant A. Milne, Corwin Freedman, Jenifer Miksis‐Olds, Bonnie L. Brown

“…ABSTRACT Ecosystems in coastal waters of Gulf of Maine (GOM) are undergoing environmental challenges in response to climate change and anthropogenic stressors. eDNA metabarcoding, a powerful tool for assessing the fish community structure, was used to identify fish communities in three types of GOM aquatic environments (sand, macroalgae, and eelgrass) in Maine and New Hampshire, USA. …”
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Spatio‐Temporal Patterns of Hybridization in an Alloploid Salamander (Ambystomatidae: Ambystoma) and Conservation Implications of Introgression in a Unisexual Vertebrate by Alessa V. Laserna, Christopher A. Phillips, Andrew R. Kuhns, Mark A. Davis, Joel B. Corush, Ken N. Paige

“…ABSTRACT Maynard Smith's proposed two‐fold cost of sex states that one of the disadvantages of clonal reproduction is the decreased ability to persist in dynamic ecosystems. However, the long‐term persistence of some clonal alloploid lineages suggests that these lineages may not always be so ephemeral in nature. …”
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Interspecific differences in the response of autotrophic microorganisms to atrazine and S-metolachlor exposure by Laura Malbezin, Nicolas Mazzella, Sébastien Boutry, Isabelle Lavoie, Soizic Morin

“…Atrazine and S-metolachlor are herbicides widely used on corn and soybean crops where they are sometimes found in concentrations of concern in nearby aquatic ecosystems, potentially affecting autotrophic organisms. …”
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Extreme high temperatures and heatwave events across Europe in 2023 by Yuqing Sun, Gensuo Jia, Xiyan Xu

“…With global mean temperatures reaching record highs in 2023, many regions experienced successive heatwaves, causing negative impacts on human health, social economy, and ecosystems. Europe is among the continents that experienced a series of extreme heatwaves over large areas in the year. …”
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A New Species of the Durophagous Mosasaurid <i>Carinodens</i> from the Late Maastrichtian Phosphates of Morocco and Implications for Maastrichtian Mosasaurid Diversity by Nicholas R. Longrich, Xabier Pereda-Suberbiola, Nour-Eddine Jalil, Nathalie Bardet

“…Late Cretaceous marine ecosystems saw a major adaptive radiation of mosasaurids, which evolved highly disparate jaw and tooth morphologies to feed on different prey. …”
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From α-to β-diversity: Understanding the historical, present, and future diversity patterns of Fagaceae in Southwestern China by Bikram Pandey, Fengying Zhang, Basu Dev Poudel, Rong Li, Mohammed A. Dakhil, Bishal Gurung, Zhaxi Luobu, Yawen Gan, Ziyan Liao, Lin Zhang

“…By closely studying how various species respond and adapt to these changes, we can gain valuable insights into the dynamics of ecosystems and the potential threats to biodiversity.…”
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Production and characterization of nervous necrosis virus vaccine antigens in wild type and CRISPR/Cas9 genome edited Nicotiana benthamiana and edible crop lettuce Lactuca sativa by Iva Andrasevic, Hang Su, Espen Rimstad, Jihong Liu Clarke

“…The increasing demand for aquatic food products has resulted in more intensive farming practices leading to negative impacts on aquaculture organisms and marine ecosystems. Disease outbreaks cause more than 6 billion USD loss worldwide annually and possess high risks of spreading to the wild fauna especially by viral infections. …”
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Multi-faceted examination of a deepwater seamount reveals ecological patterns among coral and sponge communities in the equatorial Pacific by Brian RC Kennedy, Steven Auscavitch, Timothy M. Shank, Constance Sartor, Anameere Tennaba, Alexis M. Weinnig, Randi D. Rotjan

“…Abstract Spatial changes in benthic community structure have been observed across natural gradients in deep-sea ecosystems, but these patterns remain under-sampled on seamounts. …”
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Isolation of Actinobacteria from Date Palm Rhizosphere with Enzymatic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Protein Denaturation Inhibitory Activities by Maria Smati, Amina Bramki, Fatima Zohra Makhlouf, Rihab Djebaili, Beatrice Farda, Fatima Zohra Abdelhadi, Nahla Abdelli, Mahmoud Kitouni, Marika Pellegrini

“…Arid ecosystems constitute a promising source of actinobacteria producing new bioactive molecules. …”
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Geospatial perspective for monitoring SDG 6.6.1 based on spatial and temporal analysis of lake water storage variations in Dongting Lake, China by Huanhua Peng, Zihan Tang, Zhiming Chen, Yating Wu, Yuan Yuan, Qian Shi, Lelin Li, Hao Chen

“…Study focus: Lakes play a crucial role in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which focuses on water-related ecosystems. Here, we devised a methodology to estimate Dongting Lake water storage and analyze their dynamic changes for monitoring SDG 6.6.1 from 2001 to 2020. …”
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Metagenomic exploration and computational prediction of novel enzymes for polyethylene terephthalate degradation by Donya Afshar Jahanshahi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei Barzani, Mohammad Bahram, Shohreh Ariaeenejad, Kaveh Kavousi

“…As a global environmental challenge, plastic pollution raises serious ecological and health concerns owing to the excessive accumulation of plastic waste, which disrupts ecosystems, harms wildlife, and threatens human health. …”
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Analysis of heavy metal pollution of chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) in soil at Putri Cempo Landfill, Indonesia by Rachmawati Siti, Hawali Abdul Matin Hashfi, Khoiriyah Azzam Atikah, Meilana Arifiandita Dio, Darma Nurcahyo Furqon, Hamonangan Manullang Raymond, Susatio Raja

“…Heavy metal contamination is a critical issue because it negatively impacts human health and causes environmental damage that can threaten the sustainability of the economy and ecosystems at a global level. This study aims to analyse the current conditions regarding the concentration of heavy metals in the soil at Putri Cempo Landfill with the parameters of heavy metals Cr and Ni and to determine the impact of these heavy metals on human health. …”
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Organophosphate esters inhibit enzymatic proteolysis through non-covalent interactions by Zeming Wang, Wei Zhang, Xiaojie Hu, Yanzheng Gao

“…Enzymatic proteolysis is the key process to produce bioavailable nitrogen in natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems for microorganisms and plants. However, little is known on how protein degradation is influenced by organic contaminants. …”
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Estimation of soil erosion and risk assessment in Somalia by Abdiaziz Hassan Nur, Abdullahi Ali Ibrahim, Abas Abdi Warsame, Abdikarim Hurre Farah

“…By forecasting potential erosion scenarios, this research equips decision-makers with the tools needed to prioritize interventions that enhance agricultural output, preserve ecosystems, and ensure long-term sustainability. This research aids policymakers, land managers, and stakeholders in formulating focused, evidence-based plans for soil conservation and sustainable land use, ultimately facilitating the preservation and enhancement of Somalia's natural resources and agricultural resilience.…”
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Desertification risk assessment and management program by M. Akbari, M. Ownegh, H.R. Asgari, A. Sadoddin, H. Khosravi

“…Reducing the risk of desertification, could play a crucial role in the sustainable development of drylands and desert ecosystems.…”
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