Micronutrient levels of global tropical reef fish communities differ from fisheries capture by Conor Waldock, Eva Maire, Camille Albouy, Vania Andreoli, Maria Beger, Thomas Claverie, Katie L. Cramer, David A. Feary, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Andrew Hoey, Nicolas Loiseau, M. Aaron MacNeil, Matthew McLean, Camille Mellin, Simon Ahouansou Montcho, Maria Lourdes Palomares, Santiago de laPuente, Mark Tupper, Shaun Wilson, Laure Velez, Jessica Zamborain‐Mason, Dirk Zeller, David Mouillot, Loïc Pellissier

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Impact of Addition of a Newtonian Solvent to a Giesekus Fluid: Analytical Determination of Flow Rate in Plane Laminar Motion by Irene Daprà, Giambattista Scarpi, Vittorio Di Federico

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Prenatal Characteristics of Infants with a Neuronal Migration Disorder: A National-Based Study by Estelle Naumburg, Bo Strömberg, Helle Kieler

“…Pathogenesis of malformations of the central nervous system includes both genetic and environmental factors. Few epidemiological studies have addressed the impact of prenatal exposures. …”
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Effect of trace elements on the interface reactions between two lead-free solders and copper or nickel substrates by Soares D., Vilarinho C., Barbosa J., Samuel F., Trigo L., Bré P.

“…Traditional Sn-Pb solder alloys are being replaced, because of environmental and health concerns about lead toxicity. …”
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Molecular Phylogeny and Morphology Reveal Four New Species of <i>Conocybe</i> (Bolbitiaceae, Agaricales) from the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, China by Xi-Xi Han, Dorji Phurbu, Bin Cao, Jia-Xin Li, Xin-Yu Zhu, Lin-Hui Liu, Naritsada Thongklang, Kevin D. Hyde, Rui-Lin Zhao

“…The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known for its high altitude, geological history of plate collision, crustal uplift, and special ecology factors, provides an ideal environment for studying fungal biodiversity in extreme environmental conditions. Some species within the <i>Conocybe</i>, containing secondary metabolites such as psilocybin, phallotoxins, and amatoxins, have potential medicinal value for treating psychiatric disorders and for use in drug development. …”
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Differences in Energy Consumption in Electric Vehicles: An Exploratory Real-World Study in Beijing by Kezhen Hu, Jianping Wu, Tim Schwanen

“…Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as a promising solution to reduce air pollution in cities and key to a low carbon mobility future. However, their environmental benefits depend on the temporal and spatial context of actual usage (journey energy efficiency) and the rolling out of EVs is complicated by issues such as limited range. …”
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Flexibility estimation of electric vehicles and its impact on the future power grid by Jiexiang Wu, Li Li, Jiangfeng Zhang, Boyi Xiao

“…Electric vehicles offer environmental benefits but pose challenges to power grids during peak demand. …”
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The Diversity of Edible Flowers and Its Biocultural Role in Local Food System in Dali, Southwest China by Qing Zhang, Jihai Zhang, Congli Xu, Xianjin Wu, Chunlin Long

“…The role of EFs in sustainable food systems (SFS) is discussed, with emphasis on their economic, environmental, and social impacts. Protecting biocultural diversity means maintaining reciprocal relationships between people and edible species, which are crucial nodes in local SFS.…”
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Design and Implementation of Automatic Wheat Mower Based on Smart Sensor Fed by a Photovoltaic by Hikmet Esen, Abdullah Kapicioglu, Onur Ozsolak

“…The biggest problems of our time are environmental pollution and the reduction of fossil fuel resources. …”
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFICACY OF MELANIN AS A FOOD INGREDIENT by N. Cherno, A. Kapustian, K. Naumenko, L. Gural, S. Osolina

“…The physical and chemical properties of melanin lead to its potential multifunctional application in various biological, environmental and technological fields. Melanin has a wide range of biological effects that are beneficial to human health, including antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory and cancer-protective effects, hypoglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties, etc. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses by Lorena Cardillo, Claudio de Martinis, Giovanni Sgroi, Alessia Pucciarelli, Gerardo Picazio, Maurizio Viscardi, Luisa Marati, Maria Ottaiano, Roberta Pellicanò, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giovanna Fusco

“…Moreover, the risk of exposure related to environmental features was assessed, as follows: presence of humid areas, high-density of animals, and sample collection during May. …”
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Rod Hill and Tony Myatt, The Economics Anti-Textbook: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Microeconomics (Book Review, Fernwood Publishing Ltd, 2010, 296 p.) by İnan Gidiş

“…Throughout the book, the authors advocate for a more nuanced and realistic understanding of economic phenomena, urging readers to incorporate ethical considerations, environmental concerns, and power dynamics into their economic analyses. …”
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Identifying urban, transportation, and socioeconomic characteristics across US zip codes affecting CO2 emissions: A decision tree analysis by Maged Zagow, Marwa Elbany, Ahmed Mahmoud Darwish

“…The findings from this research underscore the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in addressing environmental challenges and highlight the necessity for continuous innovation in analytical methodologies to keep pace with the evolving urban landscapes.…”
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Recognition of Reconstructed Frontal Face Images Using FFT-PCA/SVD Algorithm by Louis Asiedu, Felix O. Mettle, Joseph A. Mensah

“…In spite of these achievements, the performance of current face recognition algorithms/modules is still inhibited by varying environmental constraints such as occlusions, expressions, varying poses, illumination, and ageing. …”
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Enhancing Accessibility in Public Spaces: A Computational Study of Hatirjheel Lakefront Using Space Syntax by Sharif Tousif Hossain, Baqer Al-Ramadan, Muhammad Bilal, Hamad Ahmed Altuwaijri

“…Public spaces are vital for urban living, contributing to the environmental, social, and economic aspects of city life. …”
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Micro- and Nanoscale Pore Structure Characterization and Mineral Composition Analysis of Clayey-Silt Hydrate Reservoir in South China Sea by Cheng Lu, Yuxuan Xia, Xuwen Qin, Chao Ma, Hang Bian, Donghui Xing, Hongfeng Lu

“…Natural gas hydrate is a kind of environmentally friendly unconventional energy with large reserves, which attract increasing attention in recent years. …”
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Characterization of Dissolved Organic Matter in River Water by Conventional Methods and Direct Sample Analysis-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometry by T. Garrido Reyes, J. Mendoza Crisosto

“…The dissolved organic matter in surface waters is composed of fractions of different molecular weight and polarity, characteristics that determine their capacity for complexing different types of pollutants and their environmental impact. In this study, the dissolved organic matter in the surface water of the Bio-Bio River (Central Region of Chile) was characterized chemically and spectroscopically after fractionating by molecular weight and polarity. …”
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Constitutive Model of Solid Backfill Materials and Numerical Simulation of Overburden Movement and Deformation in Backfill Mining by Chao Ma, Lianying Zhang, Bing Li, Xianbiao Mao

“…Solid backfill mining is an efficient and environmental-friendly coal mining technology, which can effectively solve the problems of coal gangue pollution, water resource loss, and surface subsidence. …”
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Periodontal Diseases: Major Exacerbators of Pulmonary Diseases? by Bakey Kouanda, Zeeshan Sattar, Patrick Geraghty

“…Here, we review the current literature outlining the link between the oral cavity and pulmonary outcomes and focus on the microflora of the oral cavity, environmental and genetic factors, and preexisting conditions that can impact oral and pulmonary outcomes.…”
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Solar panels in pavements: Advantages, limitations, and future development by Manić Nazim U., Ikić Selver H., Maslak Emir Š., Manić Džemil N.

“…Solar panels in road pavements can also help reduce air pollution and improve environmental standards in urban areas. The disadvantages involve challenges such as high installation and maintenance costs, the need for regular cleaning of the panels due to dirt and debris accumulation, and limited efficiency under poor weather conditions or at night. …”
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