Effects of Vegetation Restoration on Soil Infiltration and Runoff in the Gully Regions on the Loess Plateau by MA Xueyan, MU Xingmin, WANG Shuangyin, BAI Yungang, NIU Fangpeng

“…[Objective] To study the effects of vegetation restoration on rainfall infiltration and runoff is of great theoretical and practical value for rational utilization of watershed water resources and ecological construction. [Methods] Taking the Nanxiaohegou Watershed in the Gully Region on the Loess Plateau as the research area, the double-ring infiltration experiments and slope surface simulated rainfall experiments were conducted to analyze the effects of vegetation restoration on infiltration and runoff processes and characteristics on slopes. …”
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Mathematical Physics Modelling and Prediction of Oil Spill Trajectory for a Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) System by Xuanze Ju, Zili Li, Baohui Dong, Xianwu Meng, Shuguang Huang

“…Once the oil spill accident happens, it not only causes huge economic loss, but also kills the marine ecological environment. Oil spill trajectory model considers almost all weathering processes including evaporation, emulsification, dispersion, dissolution, photooxidation, sedimentation, and biodegradation. …”
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An Aptamer Sensor Based on Alendronic Acid-Modified Upconversion Nanoparticles Combined with Magnetic Separation for Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Thiamethoxam by Qian Huang, Lu Han, Hui Ma, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Jing Peng, Jing Su, Leiqing Pan

“…The widespread use of thiamethoxam has led to pesticide residues that have sparked global concerns regarding ecological and human health risks. A pressing requirement exists for a detection method that is both swift and sensitive. …”
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Actors and roles in integration of electric vehicles in energy markets and power systems: Theory, glossary, and application to virtual power plant and fleet operator by Jan F. Heinekamp, Kai Strunz

“…It becomes clear that the proposed methodology leverages the interactions and information exchange among involved actors, facilitating economic and ecological advantages in the integration of EVs into power systems and energy markets.…”
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Nomenclatural standards for the spring oat cultivars (<i>Avena sativa</i> L.) developed in the Urals and Siberia by I. V. Varganova, V. Е. Kardashina, L. V. Bessonova, R. I. Vyatkina, N. V. Lebedeva

“…The nomenclatural standards are presented, along with morphological, biological, ecological and agronomic descriptions, for spring oat cvs. …”
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Different Flooding Conditions Affected Microbial Diversity in Riparian Zone of Huihe Wetland by Bademu Qiqige, Jingjing Liu, Ming Li, Xiaosheng Hu, Weiwei Guo, Ping Wang, Yi Ding, Qiuying Zhi, Yuxuan Wu, Xiao Guan, Junsheng Li

“…This study provides a scientific basis for understanding the effects of different hydrological conditions on microbial communities in the Huihe Nature Reserve; highlighting their relationship with vegetation and soil properties, and offers insights for the ecological protection of the Huihe wetland.…”
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Structural Performance Characteristics of Nanomaterials and Its Application in Traditional Architectural Cultural Design and Landscape Planning by Chaohai Ou, DeWei Wang

“…This can also positively show that the relationship between nanotechnology and construction engineering is getting closer and closer, and the combination of nanomaterials and construction materials shows people the broad prospects of construction materials for the development of ecological construction materials that improve the living environment and improve the quality of life.…”
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A Facile Electrode Modification Approach Based on Metal-Free Carbonaceous Carbon Black/Carbon Nanofibers for Electrochemical Sensing of Bisphenol A in Food by Jin Wang, Zhen Yang, Shuanghuan Gu, Mingfei Pan, Longhua Xu

“…Bisphenol A (BPA) is a typical environmental estrogen that is distributed worldwide and has the potential to pose a hazard to the ecological environment and human health. The development of an efficient and sensitive sensing strategy for the monitoring of BPA residues is of paramount importance. …”
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A Review on The Impact of Thermal Stress on Fish Biochemistry by Manoj Kumar Pati, Mohammad Aftabuddin, Prasun Roychowdhury

“…Fish are an important resource for humans, providing food, economic support, and ecological services. However, rising global temperatures and subsequent increases in their habitat water temperature, pose a significant challenge. …”
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A Comparison of The Nutrient Contents and In Vitro Digestibility of Silage Corn Varieties Grown as Main and Secondary Crops by Zübeyir Ağırağaç, Sezen Tayam, Mehmet Salih Kaçmaz, Sibel Erdoğan

“…It is important to choose the most appropriate early varieties that are suitable for the ecological conditions of the region. The Capuzi variety in the main crop and the KxB8392 variety in the second crop were found to be the most suitable in terms of DM yield, CP, ADF and NDF content, and IVDMD.…”
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Feminización de las luchas antiextractivistas: el colectivo Mujeres Amazónicas Defensoras de la Selva by Yolanda Martínez Suárez

“…This shift foregrounds the entanglement of extractivism, coloniality, and patriarchy, revealing their shared role in driving the ongoing ecological and climate crisis. This paper delves into a paradigmatic example of these struggles, examining how they challenge and reshape patriarchal structures while acknowledging the colonial and racist dynamics embedded within them. …”
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Integrated framework for assessing green efficiency in European union countries: A hybrid ISM-NDEA approach by Afarin Rezaei, Hoda Moradi, Alireza Anvari

“…Environmental sustainability has become a primary concern for businesses and policymakers aiming to balance economic growth with ecological preservation. This urgency is driven by the increasing pressures of climate change, resource depletion, and heightened societal expectations for sustainable practices. …”
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Innovative Fly-Ash-Based Soil Crust Rehabilitation: Enhancing Wind Erosion Resistance in Gravel-Layered Desert Mining Areas by Yu Zheng, Weiming Guan, Jingwen Li, Zhenqi Hu, Gensheng Li, Meng Xie, Xuewei Zhang

“…Gravel layers are vital ecological barriers in Gobi Desert mining areas. However, open-pit activities increase wind and soil erosion. …”
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<i>Quercus cerris</i> Leaf Functional Traits to Assess Urban Forest Health Status for Expeditious Analysis in a Mediterranean European Context by Luca Quaranta, Piera Di Marzio, Paola Fortini

“…The selection of woody plant species for afforestation and reforestation should prioritize native species that align with the biogeographical and ecological characteristics of the planting sites. Among these, <i>Quercus cerris</i> L. …”
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Temporal drivers of abundance and community structure of scyphozoan jellyfish in tropical coastal waters by Wan Mohd Syazwan, Amy Yee-Hui Then, Ving Ching Chong, Mohammed Rizman-Idid

“…However, there is a lack of baseline ecological data regarding the scyphozoans in the region, which could be used to manage a fast-growing fishery and mitigate potential impacts. …”
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Soil microbiome interventions for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation by Gwyn A. Beattie, Anna Edlund, Nwadiuto Esiobu, Jack Gilbert, Mette Haubjerg Nicolaisen, Janet K. Jansson, Paul Jensen, Marco Keiluweit, Jay T. Lennon, Jennifer Martiny, Vanessa R. Minnis, Dianne Newman, Raquel Peixoto, Christopher Schadt, Jan Roelof van der Meer

“…Moreover, in developing these interventions, we must consider the potential ecological ramifications and uncertainties, such as incurred by the widespread introduction of homogenous inoculants and consortia, and the need for site-specificity given the extreme variation among soil habitats. …”
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Integrative assessment of heavy metal risks in mining polluted sediments and soils of Aguascalientes, Mexico by Thanya Crespo-Toledo, Francisco Avelar-González, Alma Guerrero-Barrera, Kerry Mitchell, Laura Yamamoto-Flores, Oscar Flores-Amaro

“…Additionally, the RCR exceeded the quotient 1 for all metals, suggesting a significant ecological risk. High MF (up to 70 %) was observed for Cd in both sediments and soils. …”
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Strategies for strengthening cervical cancer screening programmes in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe: a qualitative study by Fennie Mantula, Yoesrie Toefy, Vikash Sewram

“…This study therefore aimed at identifying strategies that could strengthen the utilisation of screening services, with the goal of informing the development of context for enhancing cervical cancer programmes in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe. The socio-ecological model that implies individual, inter-personal, community, and health system factors as influencers of screening behaviours guided the study. …”
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The Impact of China’s Environmental Protection Tax on Regional Economic Effects by Е Чэнхао, Игорь Анатольевич Майбуров, Wang Ying

“…This study seeks to reveal the mechanisms of the impact of environmental protection tax on regional economic effects, providing policy recommendations for achieving high-quality economic development and ecological environmental protection. The study analyses four key variables—environmental protection tax revenue, regional industrial output value, regional GDP, and regional industrial pollution control investment—from 31 regions in China between 2018 and 2022, forming a sample of 30 observations. …”
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Stochastic models for competing species with a shared pathogen by Linda J. S. Allen, Vrushali A. Bokil

“…The presence of a pathogen among multiple competing species has important ecological implications. For example, a pathogen may change the competitive outcome, resulting in replacement of a native species by a non-native species. …”
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