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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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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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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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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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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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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Assessing and predicting Bojiang lake area and LULC changes from 2000 to 2045 by Muhammad Naeem, Yongqiang Zhang, Xiaoqiang Tian, Ping Miao, Congcong Li, Zhenwu Xu, Longhao Wang, Faisal Mumtaz, Zixuan Tang, Shaoyang He

“…Sustainable planning is crucial for mitigating the impacts of urbanization and climate change, ensuring the long-term ecological stability of the Bojiang Lake Basin.…”
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Developing a semi-automated technique of surface water quality analysis using GEE and machine learning: A case study for Sundarbans by Sheikh Fahim Faysal Sowrav, Sujit Kumar Debsarma, Mohan Kumar Das, Khan Mohammad Ibtehal, Mahfujur Rahman, Noshin Tabassum Hridita, Atika Afia Broty, Muhammad Sajid Anam Hoque

“…This integration provides a more efficient alternative to traditional methods, which are resource-intensive and less practical for large-scale, remote areas.Our findings demonstrate that this semi-automated technique is a valuable tool for continuous water quality monitoring, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas with limited accessibility. …”
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Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Behaviour of Graphite-Filled UJF Composite by K. Manohar Reddy, D. Harsha Vardhan, Y. Santhosh Kumar Reddy, Gujjala Raghavendra, Ramesh Rudrapati

“…Natural fibers are renewable, cheap, biodegradable, and ecological materials. In the present work, already used woven jute fibers, which are extracted from gunny bags with the same grams per square meter (GSM), were used, and then, woven jute fibers were chemically treated to improve their characteristics. …”
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Application of effective microorganisms to reduce mineral nitrogen for feeding wheat by Bajagić Marija, Cvijanović Vojin, Đurić Nenad, Šević Biljana, Cvijanović Gorica, Ivetić Aleksandra, Algrei Hassan Omran S.

“…The key to future agricultural production is an ecological approach in order to obtain health-safe food. …”
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Mitigation Strategy of Land Use Mix for Jobs-Housing Mismatch by Zhuangtian Liu, Shaohua Wu, Canying Zeng, Yunxiao Dang

“…In new developments, increased land use mix exacerbates the mismatch, while in ecological green spaces, it has a suppressive effect. …”
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An Overview of the Nutritional Requirements of Honey Bees (<i>Apis mellifera</i> Linnaeus, 1758) by Leticia S. Ansaloni, Janja Kristl, Caio E. C. Domingues, Aleš Gregorc

“…Honey bees are known for their wide global distribution, their ease of handling, and their economic and ecological value. However, they are often exposed to a wide variety of stress factors. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY FACILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN BY METHOD OF BUILDING COMPOSITE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS by M. A. Mehdizadeh

“…The paper describes the techniques of applying bundled software ArcView with add-on modules ImageWarp and RASTRProfi for alignment of multiscale bit-mapped and direct-beam three-dimensional models with the object of evaluating ecological risks for diverse territories.The article evaluates the environmental impact of a thermal power plant near the city of Rasht (industrial area Saravan) and demonstrates analysis of the territorial distribution of the soil contamination with varied pollutants at different wind structures. …”
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Effects of urbanization on the ephemeral lake flood risks under subtropical humid monsoon climate by Biqing Tian, Chaojun Gu, Hao Jia, Peng Gao, Liping Guo, Xingmin Mu

“…Implementing proactive ecological management measures around lakes and riverbanks has mitigated flood risks across 22 administrative regions, reducing high-risk flood areas by 92.15 km². …”
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How speculative culture shapes green innovation performance: A dual regional and institutional lens by Hao Ji, Lingling Suo, Yuanxin Yu

“…Results: Findings indicate that a speculative culture inhibits green innovation, a result that remains robust across various endogeneity tests. Traditional ecological culture, trust culture and cultural diversity mitigate this negative effect, while local clan culture exacerbates it. …”
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Le sol, une ressource à considérer dans les stratégies d’aménagement des villes : mise en place d’une démarche collaborative pour construire un outil d’aide à la décision d’affecta... by Jean-Noël Consalès, Anne Blanchart, Geoffroy Séré, Laure Vidal-Beaudet, Christophe Schwartz

“…Within the framework of this programme financed by the French agency for ecological transition, ADEME, the level of knowledge on urban soils and the need for tools were assessed with a wide panel of French territorial and urban planning actors by means of a national online survey and a focus-group workshop. …”
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