Diversity of potamodromous fishes in the Tocantins-Araguaia basin by Thiago Nascimento da Silva Campos, Hasley Rodrigo Pereira, Phâmela Bernardes Perônico, Carine Cavalcante Chamon, Philip Teles Soares, Fernando Mayer Pelicice

“…In the Tocantins-Araguaia basin, a region marked by high biodiversity, endemism and environmental degradation, there is little information about these fishes. …”
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Floristic Diversity and Distribution Pattern of Plant Communities along Altitudinal Gradient in Sangla Valley, Northwest Himalaya by Pankaj Sharma, J. C. Rana, Usha Devi, S. S. Randhawa, Rajesh Kumar

“…Himalayas are globally important biodiversity hotspots and are facing rapid loss in floristic diversity and changing pattern of vegetation due to various biotic and abiotic factors. …”
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Climate change–drylands–food security nexus in Africa: From the perspective of technical advances, challenges, and opportunities by Hirwa, Hubert, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Ingabire, Romaine, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar, Chen, Gang, Turyasingura, Benson

“…Climate change impacts on drylands pose more vexing risks to socio-ecological systems, resulting in food security issues, biodiversity loss, and livelihood shifts in Africa. This study critically reviewed relevant literature to evaluate the complexities and feedback loops between the climate–drylands–food security (CDF) nexus, which helps assess tactics to attain sustainable dryland ecosystem management under the changing environment. …”
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Design and Prototyping of an Automatic Bee Hive Monitoring System for Sustainable Beekeeping in Kanungu District. by Medi, Gerald

“…Furthermore, the project aligns with sustainability goals by promoting environmentally friendly practices and supporting biodiversity conservation in the region. The integration of GSM technology empowers beekeepers with actionable insights, fostering resilience against climate variability and contributing to long-term environmental stewardship. …”
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Land Use/Land Cover Change and Its Driving Forces in Shenkolla Watershed, South Central Ethiopia by Belayneh Bufebo, Eyasu Elias

“…Environmental implications such as climate change, biodiversity loss, scarcity of basic forest products, habitat alteration, decline in quality and availability of water, and crop yield reduction are the consequences of the LU/LC change. …”
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Stable isotope ecology of Quaternary cervid and bovid species in Southeast Asia with implications for wildlife conservation by Sanah Shaikh, Hervé Bocherens, Kantapon Suraprasit

“…Abstract Southeast Asia, one of the major biodiversity hotspots, is experiencing substantial species loss, with predictions indicating that 13–85% of species are threatened to lose their original habitats. …”
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Change Detection Analysis and Deforestation Rates in Oluwa Forest Reserve, Ondo State, Nigeria by J.O. Mephors, O.S. Afolabi, O.M. Ogoliegbune, I.S. Adamu, A.R. Orunkoyi

“…So therefore to avoid drivers leading to changes in land use land cover stressing the complexity that is related to sustainable management of protected areas, urgent action is necessary to reduce loss of biodiversity due to deforestation and land degradation. …”
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Phenotypic analysis of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] genotypes for drought responsive traits by Atnafu Kebede, Geleta Dugassa Barka, Mulugeta Kebede, Temesgen Matiwos Menamo, Taye Tadesse

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Multifunctional probiotic and safety attributes Heyndrickxia coagulans isolated from stingless bee honey by Benyapa Prakit, Rungravee Chaiyod, Kittiya Khongkool, Wankuson Chanasit, Monthon Lertworapreecha

“…This study enhances the biodiversity of available probiotics and supports the continuous search for novel strains with unique health-promoting characteristics.…”
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Comparative study of some species of the genus Acer L. in the Hirkan flora using dendrochronological methods by Agamalieva Aydan Gahraman, Mehrelieva Hokume Ilham, Mammadova Shalala Abuzer, Alieva Khadija Hezi, Esli Ilaida Aga Aleskerova

“…Recently, due to global climate change and unregulated human economic activities, biodiversity has significantly degraded, which has led to changes and reductions in the ranges of species. …”
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The Octocoral Trait Database: a global database of trait information for octocoral species by D. Gómez-Gras, C. Linares, N. Viladrich, Y. Zentner, J. Grinyó, A. Gori, C. S. McFadden, K. E. Fabricius, J. S. Madin

“…Abstract Trait-based approaches are revolutionizing our understanding of high-diversity ecosystems by providing insights into the principles underlying key ecological processes, such as community assembly, species distribution, resilience, and the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. In 2016, the Coral Trait Database advanced coral reef science by centralizing trait information for stony corals (i.e., Subphylum Anthozoa, Class Hexacorallia, Order Scleractinia). …”
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Microbial Profile of Fresh and Semicooked Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Hygienic Practice of Fish Handlers in Hawassa, Ethiopia by Fasika Admasu, Abraham Mikru, Kassaye Balkew, Million Adane

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High fire frequency in California chaparral reduces postfire shrub regeneration and native plant diversity by Ashley R. Grupenhoff, Hugh D. Safford

“…This change in the fire regime has major implications for biodiversity, leading to exotic invasion, decreased ecosystem services, and potential type conversion of shrubland to grassland dominated by exotic species. …”
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Population Genetic Structure and Genetic Diversity in Twisted-Jaw Fish, Belodontichthys truncatus Kottelat & Ng, 1999 (Siluriformes: Siluridae), from Mekong Basin by Surapon Yodsiri, Komgrit Wongpakam, Adisak Ardharn, Chadaporn Senakun, Sutthira Khumkratok

“…However, the fish biodiversity in this river is threatened by several human activities, such as hydropower plant construction. …”
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Plant community and structural pattern analyses of Abraham Sacred Forest in Amhara Regional State, northwest Ethiopia. by Getinet Masresha Kassa, Ayenew Lisanu Teka, Getahun Tassew Melese

“…Owing to its topographic variations, Ethiopia is a biodiversity-rich country. However, the long-term degradation of resources has resulted in isolated forest patches largely around sacred places. …”
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The Impact of Peatland Damage and Its Influence on Food Security Policy in Sungai Apit Sub-District in 2023 by Albintani Muchid, Susanto Agus, Zebua Ben Hansel Notatema, Wasillah Asiah, Harirah Zulfa

“…The findings of this study indicate that the degradation of peatlands in Sungai Apit District has a detrimental impact on agricultural productivity, the incidence of environmental disasters, the quality of water sources, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and socio-economic consequences. …”
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An analysis of the current and potential market opportunities for hempseed and fibre: the case of Scotland? by Wisdom Dogbe, Cesar Revoredo-Giha, Wendy Russell

“…Results The results of this study show that the opportunities from hemp seed and fibre are vast: hemp can sequester more carbon dioxide than traditional crops can, improve soil biodiversity, extract toxins from soil through phytoremediation, be used as an eco-friendly insecticide and pesticide, and provide an excellent source of protein, fibre and micronutrient vitamins and minerals, as well as a range of bioactive phytochemicals. …”
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The role of private landowners for generating cultural ecosystem services in Mediterranean rural landscapes: a case study in Andalusia (Spain) by Alejandro J. Rescia, Antonio A. Rodríguez Sousa, Romina Giselle Sales, María Sánchez Ososrio, Pedro A. Aguilera

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Salmon Muscle Adherence to Polymer Coatings and Determination of Antibiotic Residues by Reversed-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Selected Reaction Monitorin... by E. Zumelzu, M. J. Wehrhahn, O. Muñoz, F. Rull

“…The introduction of antibiotics is a matter of concern regarding the effects on human health and biodiversity. It is important to determine their impact on the adhesion of postmortem salmon muscle to can walls and the surface and structural changes affecting the functionality of multilayers. …”
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Stress-Related Molecular Biomarkers to Monitor the Effects of Global Changes on Calcifying Reef-Forming Organisms: A Review in the Mediterranean by Verdiana Vellani, Matteo Oliva, Carlo Pretti, Monia Renzi

“…Among them, reef-forming species play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity in temperate aquatic ecosystems. Little information is available on these organisms in the Mediterranean on the use of health status indicators at the level of biochemical responses. …”
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