RNASeq analysis of drought-stressed guayule reveals the role of gene transcription for modulating rubber, resin, and carbohydrate synthesis by Chen Dong, Grisel Ponciano, Naxin Huo, Yong Gu, Daniel Ilut, Colleen McMahan

“…On the other hand, terpene resin biosynthesis genes were unevenly affected by water stress, implying unique environmental influences over transcriptional control of different terpene compounds or classes. …”
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Hydrometeorological Variability of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (<i>Lepidochelys olivacea</i>) Nesting Beaches: Implications for Conservation Practices by Anatoliy Filonov, Enrique Godínez-Domínguez, Iryna Tereshchenko, Cesar O. Monzon, David Avalos-Cueva, María del Refugio Barba-López

“…This study emphasizes the importance of monitoring in situ environmental conditions and extending the protection season until February to avoid the loss of male hatchlings.…”
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Serum Bisphenol A Level in Boys with Cryptorchidism: A Step to Male Infertility? by Marta Diana Komarowska, Adam Hermanowicz, Urszula Czyzewska, Robert Milewski, Ewa Matuszczak, Wojciech Miltyk, Wojciech Debek

“…To evaluate the serum bisphenol A (BPA) levels in boys with cryptorchidism and healthy boys and to assess the risk of environmental exposure to BPA using the authors’ questionnaire. …”
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Isolation of Bacillus sphaericus from Lombok Island, Indonesia, and Their Toxicity against Anopheles aconitus by Bambang Fajar Suryadi, Bagyo Yanuwiadi, Tri Ardyati, Suharjono

“…One approach to suppress malaria spread is to eliminate anopheline larvae in their habitat and the environmentally safe agent is bacteria, that is, Bacillus sphaericus. …”
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Towards Circular Economy through Waste to Biomass Energy in Madagascar by Ling Qin, Mengjun Wang, Jinfu Zhu, Yuhu Wei, Xintao Zhou, Zheng He

“…Thus, it is necessary to search for better ways to utilize biomass energy in Madagascar because of high prices of traditional energy carriers and massive environmental pollution. This paper reviews the following: (1) a variety of available biomass wastes for energy in Madagascar including farming residuals, animal wastes, and forest wastes, as well as urban and industrial organic wastes; (2) advanced technologies, such as gasification, torrefaction, and fermentation, that can convert these wastes to biomass energy in forms with higher energy efficiency such as biogas, biocoal briquette, and ethanol fuel, which can not only help to achieve resource utilization of wastes and circular economy but also ease the energy crisis faced by Madagascar; and (3) Madagascar focused on the development of biomass energy with strategic policies and programs. …”
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Retrotransposon-Based Genetic Diversity of <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> L. (Crassulaceae) from Kazakhstan Altai by Oxana Khapilina, Ainur Turzhanova, Moldir Zhumagul, Damelya Tagimanova, Olesya Raiser, Serik Kubentayev, Vladislav Shevtsov, Maria Hohn

“…It was shown that populations located in favorable environmental conditions have greater genetic diversity compared to those in extreme habitats. …”
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Seasonality of livebirths and climatic factors in Italian regions (1863-1933) by Gabriele Ruiu, Marco Breschi

“…The second theoretical approach encompasses an environmental explanation and focuses on the role that climatic factors (e.g., temperature, rainfall, light intensity, etc.) play in determining the optimal moment of conception from a biological perspective. …”
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Genetic Counselling and Family in IBD: 30 years' Experience at the Cleveland Clinic by WM Michener, M Caulfield, RG Farmer, R Wyllie, K Cotman, J Hertzer

“…These data suggest that while genetic factors undoubtedly increase the susceptibility for IBD, there is no specific genetic pattern identified. Also, environmental and other factors may be present. The data also suggest that the age of onset is a factor, perhaps showing increased association with a positive family history.…”
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New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food by Giovanni Luca Russo, Antonio L. Langellotti, Rossella Di Monaco, Gabriele Buonocunto, Francesca Colonna, Nunzio Velleca, Anna Ilaria Di Paola, Lucia Avella, Silvana Cavella, Paolo Masi

“…The objective is to create a nutritious, appealing, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red meat burgers. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Robust Swarm Intelligence Algorithms in Search-Based Software Engineering by Alam Zeb, Fakhrud Din, Muhammad Fayaz, Gulzar Mehmood, Kamal Z. Zamli

“…These metaheuristics have applications in various domains such as global optimization, bioinformatics, power engineering, networking, machine learning, image processing, and environmental applications. This paper presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on applications of four swarm intelligence algorithms i.e., grey wolf optimization (GWO), whale optimization algorithms (WOA), Harris hawks optimizer (HHO), and moth-flame optimizer (MFO) in the field of software engineering. …”
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Association between Endocrine Disrupting Phenols in Colostrums and Maternal and Infant Health by B. Yi, C. Kim, M. Park, Y. Han, J. Y. Park, M. Yang

“…BPA, nonylphenol (NP), and octylphenol (OP) in colostrums were quantified with LC/MS/MS. Information for environmental exposure sources of the phenols was obtained by questionnaires. …”
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Evaluation of Nanomagnetite–Biochar Composite for BTA Removal by Carolina Guida, Nathaniel Findling, Valérie Magnin, Fabienne Favre Boivin, Laurent Charlet

“…As BTA presents significant environmental risks due to its extensive industrial applications, the present study offers critical insights into the mechanisms of BTA removal by nanomagnetite–biochar composite, and highlights the potential of such materials for water treatment applications.…”
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Performansi Turbin Angin Poros Vertikal Tipe Savonius 2 Tingkat Untuk Pengisian Baterai Sebagai Penerangan Lampu Perahu Nelayan Kota Padang by Rizki Muhamad Amsor, R. Iskandar

“…One of the renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly and are easy to come is wind energy, which its utilization uses wind turbines. …”
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Improving a Coffee Cooperative Operations Using Online Traceability Systems by Dana Karningsih Putu, Santhi Dewi Dyah, Kusumawardani Rindi, Salsabila Akhmad Rana

“…Therefore, traceability systems support coffee business requirements and environmental sustainability across its value chain. …”
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Clinico-epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis of gallstone disease in the South Asian region: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Ishari Vithanage, Oshadhi Alahakoon, Kosala Weerakoon

“…Introduction Pathogenesis of gallstones (GS) is multifactorial and is influenced by numerous environmental and genetic risk factors. As a result, clinico-epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis of GS vary in different populations. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Tomato Skin and Pomegranate Peel Extracts: A Sustainable Approach for Oral Health Care by Alessia Silla, Angela Punzo, Francesca Bonvicini, Matteo Perillo, Marco Malaguti, Antonello Lorenzini, Ismaela Foltran, Dario Mercatante, Mara Mandrioli, Maria Teresa Rodriguez-Estrada, Silvana Hrelia, Cristiana Caliceti

“…Agricultural food waste and by-products could provide high-value compounds that positively affect human and environmental health, thus representing promising ingredients for cosmeceutical products. …”
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Internalization of character education values in the creative process of lontar transcripts of STKIP agama Hindu Amlapura students by I Wayan Jatiyasa, Ni Wayan Apriani, Ni Kadek Ayu Paramanandani

“…Based on the results of the study, it shows that students of STKIP Agama Hindu Amlapura internalize 17 character education values in the process of creativity of lontar transcripts, namely hard work, independence, religion, curiosity, responsibility, discipline, creativity, love for the country, honesty, love to read, respect for achievement, tolerance, democratic, peace-loving, communicative, environmental care, and social care. The process of internalizing character education values in STKIP Agama Hindu Amlapura students' lontar transcripts, including receiving, responding, selecting, internalizing, and applying values.…”
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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…The preparation and improvement of protein films hold significant potential for revolutionizing the packaging industry and contributing to a greener and more environmentally friendly future. This review provides an overview of current research and advancements in the field, addressing various protein sources, film modification techniques, processing methods, challenges, and future prospects.…”
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Experimental study on scour protection method based on EICP with anti-permeation covers by Zhenyuan Liu, Shixia Zhang, Chuangzhou Wu, Danyi Shen, Jiale Zhang, Zhichao Song

“…This method offers environmentally friendly solutions for enhancing sandy seabed stability and has promising engineering applications.…”
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Subchronic Exposure to Low-Dose Chlorfenapyr and Emamectin Benzoate Disrupts Kidney Metabolism in Rats by Di Zhang, Xiao-Hua Song, Dan Yang, Mu-Zi Ge, Jun Qiu, Han-Qing Jiang, Yan-Yan Sun, Xiang-dong Li, Yi-Jun Wu

“…These findings suggest that long-term exposure to CFP and EMB at environmentally relevant levels induce alterations in the renal metabolome, oxidative stress, and an insufficient energy supply, which may contribute to renal histopathological damage.…”
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