Genomic Introgression Between Critically Endangered and Stable Species of Darwin's Tree Finches on the Galapagos Islands by Rachael Y. Dudaniec, Sonu Yadav, Julian Catchen, Sonia Kleindorfer

“…In Darwin's tree finches on the island of Floreana (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador), the Critically Endangered medium tree finch (Camarhynchus pauper) undergoes introgression with the stable small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus), and hybrids regularly backcross with C. parvulus. …”
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Mediterranean island endemic Arum pictum emits isomyocorene as a major component of floral scent by Gibernau, Marc, Amadori, Arianna, Godschalx, Adrienne, Albre, Jérôme, Tomi, Félix, Marcia, Paolo, Farris, Emmanuele

“…., endemic from Corsica, Sardinia and Balearic Islands, is the only autumn-flowering Arum species. …”
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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

“…With urbanization, ozone (O₃) pollution and the urban heat island (UHI) effect have become increasingly prominent. …”
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Improvements in the design of brine diffusers in shallow waters: A numerical study applied to the Canary Islands by Adrián Gil Trujillo, J. Jaime Sadhwani Alonso

“…The desalination of seawater is a critical process for ensuring a dependable source of potable water, particularly in arid regions such as the Canary Islands. However, the disposal of brine presents considerable environmental and economic challenges. …”
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Nonlinear Seismic Response Characteristics of CAP1400 Nuclear Island Structure on Soft Rock Sites by Furong Li, Guoxing Chen

“…CAP1400 nuclear island structure is an advanced and novel nuclear power plant structure. …”
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AI-powered estimation of tree covered area and number of trees over the Mediterranean island of Cyprus by Anna Zenonos, Sizhuo Li, Martin Brandt, Jean Sciare, Philippe Ciais

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Multiple magma recharges over prolonged period ultimately trigger eruptions at Vulcano, Aeolian Islands by Marisa Giuffrida, Giuseppe Salerno, Marco Viccaro

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Bacteriocin-like peptides encoded by a horizontally acquired island mediate Neisseria gonorrhoeae autolysis. by Katy Poncin, Samantha A McKeand, Hayley Lavender, Kacper Kurzyp, Odile B Harrison, Annabell Roberti, Charlotte Melia, Errin Johnson, Martin C J Maiden, David R Greaves, Rachel Exley, Christoph M Tang

“…The nap island in the gonococcus encodes 3 cationic, bacteriocin-like peptides which have no detectable antimicrobial activity. …”
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Integrated coastal zone management with a good governance approach (Kish Island case example) by Abbas Ladani, Ahmad Pour Ahmad, Karamatollah Ziyari, Rahmatollah Farhoudi, Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki

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Teachers’ and Students’ Reflection on the Problem of Writing Narrative Text in a Remote Area (Flores Island) by Darmawan Labira

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Temporospatial Variation, Chemical Composition, and Source Resolution of PM2.5 in the Southeastern Taiwan Island by Chung-Shin Yuan, Jun-Hao Ceng, Po-Hsuan Yen, Kuan-Chen Chiang, Yu-Lun Tseng, Kwok-Wai Wong, Ming-Shiou Jeng

“…Abstract This study investigated the temporospatial variation, chemical composition, and source resolution of fine particles (PM2.5) in the southeastern seas of the Taiwan Island. 24-hr PM2.5 was sampled simultaneously at two remote sites, the Green Island (West Pacific Ocean; WPO) and the Kenting Peninsula (northern Bashi Channel; BC), in four seasons. …”
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Backup of Renewable Energy for an Electrical Island: Case Study of Israeli Electricity System—Current Status by A. Fakhouri, A. Kuperman

“…The paper focuses on the quantitative analysis of Israeli Government’s targets of 10% renewable energy penetration by 2020 and determining the desired methodology (models) for assessing the effects on the electricity market, addressing the fact that Israel is an electricity island. The main objective is to determine the influence of achieving the Government’s goals for renewable energy penetration on the need for backup in the Israeli electricity system. …”
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Contributions to Architectural and Urban Resilience Through Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Mozambique Island’s World Heritage by Susana Milão, Telma Ribeiro, Mariana Correia, Isabel Clara Neves, Joaquim Flores, Olga Alvarez

“…Mozambique Island, a UNESCO World Heritage property, faces significant challenges due to climate change and extreme weather events. …”
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Optimising islanded AC microgrid control: A hierarchical approach with FCS-VMPC and consensus algorithm by Zawar Khan, Muhammad Aamir, Rizwanullah Khan, Mohd Fairouz Mohd Yousof

“…This paper presents a hierarchical control scheme for islanded AC MG to effectively manage power between DG units. …”
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Calculation of GIC in the North Island of New Zealand Using MT Data and Thin‐Sheet Modeling by K. Mukhtar, M. Ingham, C. J. Rodger, D. H. Mac Manus, T. Divett, W. Heise, E. Bertrand, M. Dalzell, T. Petersen

“…Abstract Geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) in the North Island New Zealand power transmission network during two large magnetic storms are calculated from both magnetotelluric (MT) data and a thin‐sheet conductance model of New Zealand previously used to study GIC in the South Island. …”
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Curative Treatment for Esophageal Cancer: Vancouver Island Cancer Centre Experience from 1993 to 1998 by Kenneth S Wilson, Amanda G Wilson, Gary J Dewar

“…OBJECTIVES: To review outcomes after curative treatment for esophageal cancer in the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre from 1993 to 1998. Curative treatments included esophagectomy alone, and chemoradiotherapy with ‘selective surgery’ for patients with post-treatment-positive endoscopic biopsy or less than 75% regression on computed axial tomography scan, or with resectable local recurrence.…”
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Improved Performance and Voltage Stability of Islanded Inverters Using Single-Loop PI-Lead Controller by Mohammed E. Benzoubir, Abderezak Lashab, Khaled Rayane, Mohammed Benmiloud, Mohamed Bougrine, Atallah Benalia, Mohamed Trabelsi, Hani Vahedi

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Knowledge translation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research contexts in Australia: scoping review protocol by Raymond Lovett, Makayla-May Brinckley, Sarah Bourke, Felecia Watkin Lui

“…Employing KT in Indigenous research in Australia is an emergent field, despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples having conducted KT for generations.There is limited evidence which demonstrates how KT is applied in the Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander context. …”
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The projected exposure and response of a natural barrier island system to climate-driven coastal hazards by Jennifer A. Thomas, Patrick L. Barnard, Sean Vitousek, Li H. Erikson, Kai Parker, Kees Nederhoff, Kevin M. Befus, Manoochehr Shirzaei

“…Abstract Accelerating sea level rise (SLR) and changing storm patterns will increasingly expose barrier islands to coastal hazards, including flooding, erosion, and rising groundwater tables. …”
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Study on Division of Flood Season of Wanquan RiverBasin in Hainan Island Based on Various Methods by XIAO Jing, YANY Xiangquan

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