Characterizing avocado production systems for Ugandan exports: the need for consolidation and support for sustainable development by Peter Sseruwagi, Peter Sseruwagi, Edouard Lehmann, Paul Sigombe, Gabriel Ddamulira, Jan Willem Van Casteren, Pieterjan De Bauw

“…This is mainly due to the sector’s limited organization, resulting in a fragmented market with varying socio-economic, environmental, and agronomic conditions. Consequently, the limited data and insights on these variable production systems negatively impact the effectiveness of interventions and investments in the sector. …”
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Exploring Disparities in Gill Physiological Responses to NaHCO₃-Induced Habitat Stress in Triploid and Diploid Crucian Carp (<i>Carassius auratus</i>): A Comprehensive I... by Shicheng Han, Lin Han, Fangying Yuan, Wenzhi Liu, Jing Wang, Xiaofeng Jin, Yanchun Sun

“…This enables them to allocate less energy for coping with external environmental stress, redirecting surplus energy toward growth and development. …”
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Causal Effects of Air Pollution, Noise, and Shift Work on Unstable Angina and Myocardial Infarction: A Mendelian Randomization Study by Qiye Ma, Lin Chen, Hao Xu, Yiru Weng

“…Cardiovascular disease continues to be a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, with environmental and occupational factors such as air pollution, noise, and shift work increasingly recognized as potential contributors. …”
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Microgeographical Variation in <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Prevalence in Dogs in Suburban and Urban Areas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by Marianna Laura Elis Chocobar, Elizabeth Moreira dos Santos Schmidt, Ângelo Joel Ferreira Mendes, Paul Christopher Duncan Johnson, William Weir, Rossella Panarese

“…It also suggests that environmental and socioeconomic factors may play a key role in determining the current epidemiological status of this parasite. …”
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The Impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect on Ground-Level Ozone Pollution in the Sichuan Basin, China by Xingtao Song, Haoyuan Shi, Langchang Jin, Sijing Pang, Shenglan Zeng

“…Atmospheric pollution data for O₃ and NO₂ from 2020 were obtained from local environmental monitoring stations, while temperature and single-layer wind field data were sourced from ERA5-Land, a high-resolution atmospheric reanalysis dataset provided by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). …”
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ANALYSIS OF A GENETIC COLLECTION OF TOMATO CULTIVARS AND HYBRID FORMS FOR RESISTANCE TO LEAF MOLD USING DNA MARKERS by I. N. Shamshin, M. V. Maslova, Y. V. Gryazneva

“…The most reli­able and environmentally friendly way to protect tomato from diseases is the development of resistant cultivars and hybrids. …”
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Differences in carbon and nitrogen metabolism of soft japonica rice in southern China during grain filling stage under different light and nitrogen fertilizer conditions and their... by Zhongtao Ma, Zhongtao Ma, Zhongtao Ma, Zhongtao Ma, Jiale Cao, Jiale Cao, Jiale Cao, Jiale Cao, Xi Chen, Xi Chen, Xi Chen, Xi Chen, Jianghui Yu, Jianghui Yu, Jianghui Yu, Jianghui Yu, Liu Guodong, Liu Guodong, Liu Guodong, Liu Guodong, Fangfu Xu, Fangfu Xu, Fangfu Xu, Fangfu Xu, Qun Hu, Qun Hu, Qun Hu, Qun Hu, Guangyan Li, Guangyan Li, Guangyan Li, Guangyan Li, Ying Zhu, Ying Zhu, Ying Zhu, Ying Zhu, Hongcheng Zhang, Hongcheng Zhang, Hongcheng Zhang, Hongcheng Zhang, Haiyan Wei, Haiyan Wei, Haiyan Wei, Haiyan Wei

“…Light and nitrogen are crucial environmental factors that significantly impact rice growth and quality formation. …”
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Profiles and predictors of access to human and veterinary healthcare in multispecies households by Jennifer W. Applebaum, Courtney Dunn, Shelby E. McDonald, Kaylinn Escobar, Erin K. King, Rosalie Corona, Megan K. Mueller

“…Sociodemographic and social environmental factors were associated with subgroup membership. …”
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Capacity and market potential for local production and distribution of electric two-wheelers in Southeast Asia, focused on Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam by Hyung Ju Kim, Shritu Shrestha, Kanya Pranawengkapti

“…A robust E2Ws ecosystem, local E2Ws in the region will require increased cooperation among local E2W and charging equipment manufacturers within the global supply chain, ensuring the development and distribution of environmentally sustainable, technologically advanced, and competitively priced products. …”
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Optimizing boron application methods and dosages to enhance jute (Corchorus olitorius) seed yield and quality under sub-tropical climate by Tapan Kumar, Pritthee Mallick Tama, Syed Aflatun Kabir Hemel, Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, Md Imran Ali, Abdullah Al-Bakky, Abdul Alim

“…The experiment, using the jute variety BJRI Tossa Pat 8, was conducted in a randomized complete block design to account for environmental variability and enhance treatment comparison. …”
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Cool topoclimates promote cold-adapted plant diversity in temperate mountain forests by Borderieux, Jeremy, De Lombaerde, Emiel, De Pauw, Karen, Sanczuk, Pieter, Vangansbeke, Pieter, Vanneste, Thomas, De Frenne, Pieter, Gégout, Jean-Claude, Serra-Diaz, Josep

“…In mountain forests, however, the influence of topography in environmental conditions (i.e., topoclimate) is ought to also influence plants’ perceived temperature. …”
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Boosting electrocatalytic generation of FDCA and H2 from 2,5-furanedimethanol solution by carbonized wood supported Fe-CoP nanoleaves by Yuan Ma, Jiaojiao Miao, Yuanyuan Li, Xuehua Zhou, Lianbing Zhang, Jian Zhang, Guanglei Li, Yong Qin, Jie Gao

“…This work will pave the way towards the implementation of highly suited bifunctional electrodes and the possibility of affordable, effective, and environmentally-friendly wood-derived electrocatalysts for electrochemically organic synthesis. …”
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Examining the influence of port ship activities on pollutant emissions in port environments by Xinjia Gao, Qifeng Yu, Wei Dai, Qinyang Chen

“…Through this detailed research approach, it is possible to more accurately identify emission sources and optimize port operations, thereby offering strong data support and scientific guidance for environmental management and policy-making in port waters.…”
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Effective community engagement in one health research in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Sidney Sangong, Farrukh Ishaque Saah, Luchuo Engelbert Bain

“…Abstract Background The one health (OH) approach, linking human, animal, and environmental health, relies on effective community engagement (CE), education, stewardship, and effective regional and global partnerships. …”
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Alpine vegetation community patterns in the Khumbu region, Nepalese Himalaya by Ruolin Leng, Stephan Harrison, Elizabeth A. Byers, Mahesh Magar, Harkrei Rai, Ram Raj Rijal, Karen Anderson

“…., is projected to experience strong eco-environmental changes with climate change. As plants expand their range in this region, other processes are likely to be impacted; for example, flows and stores of water. …”
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Stress, Anxiety and Depression in First-year Medical Undergraduates and Coping Strategies Employed during COVID-19-induced Online Learning: A Cross-sectional Study from North India by Rashmi Malhotra, Manisha Naithani, Anita Verma, Yogesh Bahurupi, Kanchan Bisht, Brijendra Singh, Tanmay Joshi

“…Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, due to its rising uncertainties, was expected to negatively impact the overall psychological functioning of students undergoing first year of medical professional education with changing teaching styles and environmental restraints. Objective: The objective was to assess the impact of this stressful period on the first-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students at an Institute of National importance in North India, by measuring their various emotional states such as stress, anxiety, depression and coping strategies. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution and Driving Mechanisms of kNDVI in Different Sections of the Yangtze River Basin Using Multiple Statistical Methods and the PLSPM Model by Zhenjiang Wu, Fengmei Yao, Adeel Ahmad, Fan Deng, Jun Fang

“…Spatiotemporal vegetation changes serve as a key indicator of regional ecological environmental quality and provide crucial guidance for developing strategies for regional ecological protection and sustainable development. …”
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Nursery of Penaeus monodon fry in Cage Culture of Intensive Pond at Different Rearing Densities by T. Budiardi, R.D. Salleng, N.B.P. Utomo

“…Nursery is a rearing of PL12 to be PL25 at a controlled environmental condition to quickly adapt them on pond condition.   …”
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Aligning strategic and participatory approaches to agri‐environment scheme design and implementation to enhance nature recovery outcomes by D. J. Baker, C. Nye, R. Wheeler, C. Masquelier, A. Binner, K. J. Gaston, M. S. Heard, M. Lobley, D. Smith, I. M. D. Maclean

“…Agri‐environment schemes (AES) have been a major mechanism for delivering environmental management across EU‐farmed landscapes, but measured benefits to nature are often negligible in large part due to a lack of strategic spatial targeting of management actions. …”
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Introduction of Powder Fluxes in Rotary Degassing System Towards Intensifying Refining Process of Aluminium Alloys by M. Piękoś, Z. Smorawiński

“…This method of dosing the refining salts increases the efficiency of their use, reduces any losses, and limits the formation of post-refining slag (thus, minimising the negative environmental effect). The feedstock that was used for the test smelts consisted of recycled materials: aluminium 99.7 (in the form of wires of various cross-sections that were used in electrical engineering – so-called ‘SECTOR’), and the sub-eutectic AlSi7Mg0.3 alloy (in ingot form). …”
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