Diagnosis of land degradation and analysis of its spatiotemporal evolution in the Jinghe River Basin, Xinjiang by Ya Peng, Zhaopeng Wu, Xinpeng Shi, Yuting Tian, Ruirui Zhang

“…Land degradation is one of the serious environmental problems faced globally, with profound impacts on human society, ecosystems, and economic development. The situation and trend of land degradation in the Jinghe River Basin are not clear. …”
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Investigating the response mechanisms of the intertidal seagrass Zostera japonica to increased UVB radiation through physiological, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses by Jiayi Xin, Song Xue, Hongzhen Wang, Xinqi Li, Yu Zang, Lei Liu, Xuexi Tang, Jun Chen

“…Global climate change has led to increased ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation, which is now a major global environmental issue that poses significant threats to ecosystems. Zostera japonica, a higher plant inhabiting the intertidal zone, is particularly impacted by this increase in UVB radiation. …”
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Forest land-use change affects soil organic carbon in tropical dry forests of the Peruvian Amazon by Geomar Vallejos Torres, Andi Lozano-Chung, Luis Ordoñez-Sánchez, Patricia García-Gonzales, Aníbal Quinteros, Nery Gaona-Jimenez, Wilfredo Mendoza-Caballero, Wilder Macedo-Córdova, Jorge Saavedra-Ramirez, Juan R. Baselly-Villanueva, César Marín

“… Aim of study: The loss of forest cover is a global problem that alters ecosystems, contributing to carbon emissions. This study measured the soil organic carbon (SOC) at different soil depths in tropical dry forests of the Huallaga Central in the Peruvian Amazon. …”
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Degenerated vision, altered lipid metabolism, and expanded chemoreceptor repertoires enable Lindaspio polybranchiata to thrive in deep-sea cold seeps by Yujie Yan, Inge Seim, Yang Guo, Xupeng Chi, Zhaoshan Zhong, Dantong Wang, Mengna Li, Haining Wang, Huan Zhang, Minxiao Wang, Chaolun Li

“…These proteins, characterized by their conserved 3D structures, may enhance the organism’s ability to detect chemical cues in chemosynthetic ecosystems, facilitating rapid settlement in suitable environments. …”
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Combining extraction and cultivation methods for soil seed bank analysis increases number of captured species and their similarity to above-ground vegetation by Petr Plohák, Hana Švehláková, Barbara Stalmachová, Miroslava Goňo, Tomáš Dvorský

“…For our research, a post-mining area in the region of the Upper Silesian Black Coal Basin was selected, whose relief and ecosystems are strongly disturbed by underground mining and are currently also affected by ongoing climate change.MethodData collection for our research took place in the territory of two waterlogged subsidence basins in the Karvina region, Czech Republic. …”
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Long-term variations in pH in coastal waters along the Korean Peninsula by Y.-W. Lee, M.-O. Park, S.-G. Kim, T.-H. Kim, Y. H. Oh, S. H. Lee, D. Joung, D. Joung

“…<p>Declining seawater pH, associated with rising atmospheric <span class="inline-formula">CO₂</span> levels, adversely affects marine organisms and ecosystems, thereby posing a considerable risk to coastal fisheries and economies. …”
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Charge-on-the-move solutions for future mobility: A review of current and future prospects by Mohd Aiman Khan, Wilco Burghout, Oded Cats, Erik Jenelius, Matej Cebecauer

“…By addressing these research challenges, dynamic charging systems have the potential to redefine EV infrastructure and support the broader transition to sustainable and efficient mobility ecosystems. This review serves as a guide for researchers and planners seeking to align charging technologies with evolving transportation needs.…”
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Distribution and Numbers of Three Globally Threatened Waterbird Species Wintering in Morocco: The Common Pochard, Marbled Teal, and White-Headed Duck by Asmaâ Ouassou, Mohamed Dakki, Mohammed-Aziz El Agbani, Abdeljebbar Qninba, R’himou El Hamoumi

“…Morocco plays a key role in the life of many migratory birds and their survival, thanks to the diversity and richness of its ecosystems. The International Waterbird Census (IWC) has been regularly implemented in Morocco since 1983. …”
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Spatial-temporal evolution of habitat quality in tropical monsoon climate region based on “pattern–process–quality” – a case study of Cambodia by Kang Junmei, Yang Fengshuo, Wang Jun, Liu Yang, Fang Dengmao, Jiang Chengcheng

“…Exploring the coupling relationship of “pattern–process–quality” is conducive to understanding the internal mechanism of habitat quality change, and is of great significance for the function maintenance and sustainable management of regional ecosystems. Existing studies mainly analyze the spatial-temporal evolution of habitat quality from the perspective of “pattern quality” and land use data. …”
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Unravelling hybridization in Phytophthora using phylogenomics and genome size estimation by Kris Van Poucke, Annelies Haegeman, Thomas Goedefroit, Fran Focquet, Leen Leus, Marília Horta Jung, Corina Nave, Miguel Angel Redondo, Claude Husson, Kaloyan Kostov, Aneta Lyubenova, Petya Christova, Anne Chandelier, Slavcho Slavov, Arthur de Cock, Peter Bonants, Sabine Werres, Jonàs Oliva Palau, Benoit Marçais, Thomas Jung, Jan Stenlid, Tom Ruttink, Kurt Heungens

“…Phytophthora hybrids therefore pose a serious threat to agriculture as well as to natural ecosystems. Early and correct identification of hybrids is therefore essential for adequate plant protection but this is hampered by the limitations of morphological and traditional molecular methods. …”
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Otolith annulus validation and population dynamics of dark sleeper Odontobutis potamophila: insights for sustainable fisheries management by Miao Xiang, Miao Xiang, Haoran Liu, Haoran Liu, Haoran Liu, Bo Li, Hongxi Guo, Chuankun Zhu, Man Wang, Man Wang, Jie Wang, Jie Wang, Songguang Xie, Songguang Xie, Lei Zhang, Lei Zhang

“…At the same time, these results provide critical data for sustainable fisheries management in Nansi Lake and similar ecosystems.…”
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A Deep Learning-Based Approach for the Detection of Various Internet of Things Intrusion Attacks Through Optical Networks by Nouman Imtiaz, Abdul Wahid, Syed Zain Ul Abideen, Mian Muhammad Kamal, Nabila Sehito, Salahuddin Khan, Bal S. Virdee, Lida Kouhalvandi, Mohammad Alibakhshikenari

“…Furthermore, the model’s architecture leverages the high-speed, low-latency characteristics of optical networks, ensuring the efficient processing of large-scale IoT data streams and supporting real-time detection in diverse IoT ecosystems. Comprehensive experiments on benchmark datasets, including KDD CUP99, UNSW NB15, and Bot-IoT, demonstrate XIoT’s exceptional accuracy rates of 99.34%, 99.61%, and 99.21%, respectively, significantly surpassing existing methods in both accuracy and interpretability. …”
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Culture-independent detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA using targeted next generation sequencing in African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) oronasal swabs in South Afric... by Sinegugu Kholeka Mhlophe, Charlene Clarke, Giovanni Ghielmetti, Giovanni Ghielmetti, Megan Matthews, Tanya Jane Kerr, Michele Ann Miller, Wynand Johan Goosen, Wynand Johan Goosen

“…African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) are wildlife maintenance hosts of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), the causative agent of animal tuberculosis (aTB) in multiple ecosystems across South Africa. In addition to their role as keystone species, these animals are vital to South Africa’s economy as a highly valuable species. …”
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Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review by Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Elwy A. Ashour, Fatemah AlMalki, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Mahmoud Moustafa, Mohammed O. Alshaharni, Islam M. Youssef, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Sylwester Świątkiewicz

“…Microplastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, affecting both biotic and abiotic components. …”
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Assessment of Flood Mitigation Strategies: A Case Study of the Aït Athmane Center in the Errachidia Region by Kadiri Abdelhakim, Essafraoui Badre, Messaoudi Badre, Aït Lahssaine Ismail, Ait Said Brahim, El Ouali Mohamed, Kabiri Lahcen

“…Extreme weather events, like floods, can impact infrastructure, ecosystems, agriculture, water, and other vital sectors. …”
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Liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry based analysis of persistent mobile organic compounds in aqueous samples: Method development and optimization by Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou, Vasileios Alampanos, Eleni Evgenidou, Dimitra A. Lambropoulou

“…Persistent Mobile Organic Compounds (PMOCs) represent a critical threat to water resources due to their high solubility, resistance to degradation, and potential toxicity, posing risks to human health and ecosystems. Their detection and analysis are particularly challenging, necessitating advanced analytical techniques to support regulatory measures and ensure safe drinking water. …”
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From Anatase TiO₂ Nano-Cuboids to Nano-Bipyramids: Influence of Particle Shape on the TiO₂ Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Contrasted W... by Humaira Asghar, Daphne Hermosilla, Francesco Pellegrino, Virginia Muelas-Ramos, Christian de los Ríos, Antonio Gascó, Valter Maurino, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal

“…Water pollution, resulting from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and pharmaceutical residues, poses serious threats to ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to effective remediation, particularly for non-biodegradable emerging pollutants. …”
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Extensive Admixture Among Karst‐Obligate Salamanders Reveals Evidence of Recent Divergence and Gene Exchange Through Aquifers by Chris C. Nice, Katherine L. Bell, Zachariah Gompert, Lauren K. Lucas, James R. Ott, Ruben U. Tovar, Paul Crump, Peter H. Diaz

“…ABSTRACT Karst ecosystems often contain extraordinary biodiversity, but the complex underground aquifers of karst regions present challenges for assessing and conserving stygobiont diversity and investigating their evolutionary history. …”
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Degradation kinetics, pathways, transformation products, and toxicity assessment of fluorochloridone in agricultural soils by Dong Zhao, Hongyu Chen, Shuo Shen, Enyu Lu, Junlong Feng, Hui Zhi, Lei Wang, Wei Li

“…However, TP204 demonstrated neutral chronic toxicity towards Daphnia magna Straus and Green algae, potentially posing a latent threat to aquatic ecosystems. These results are crucial for elucidating the environmental fate of FLC, assessing environmental risks, and guiding scientific and reasonable use. …”
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Alkali metal salt modulated visible photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride by g-C3N4: Degradation pathway, mechanism and toxicity assessment by Yujie Jiao, Sujin Lu, Ru Li, Qikai Liu, Yongxia Ma, Fei Fu, Yaqi Mao, Yang Liu

“…The frequent occurrence of tetracycline antibiotics in natural water systems poses a substantial risk to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Achieving efficient degradation of tetracyclines in aqueous environments using visible light is therefore of critical importance. …”
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