Point and Interval Predictions for Tanjiahe Landslide Displacement in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China by Yankun Wang, Huiming Tang, Tao Wen, Junwei Ma, Zongxing Zou, Chengren Xiong

“…Taking the Tanjiahe landslide of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area as an example and considering the impact of seasonal variations in reservoir level and rainfall, the uncertainties associated with landslide displacement prediction were quantified into prediction intervals (PIs) by a bootstrapped least-square support vector machine (LSSVM) method (B-LSSVM). …”
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Factors in Children: A Multicenter Study of 21,811 Samples in Southern China by Chuican Huang, Sijia Liu, Chen Cheng, Shiyun Chen, Qing Luo, Yan Huang, Yanxian Yao, Xixia Ye, Haizhen Wang, Liangyi Luo, Junwei Xie, Hongai Li, Yumei Duan, Beibei Liu, Wenting Cao, Fangfang Zeng, Wei Xiang, Lichun Fan

“…Factors influencing vitamin D status included gender, urban residency, and breastfeeding duration. Seasonal variations showed higher deficiency rates in autumn, particularly among preschoolers. …”
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Changes and factors of thermal discharge from 2013 to 2023: A case study of the Tianwan nuclear power plant by Xiangle Jiang, Wenjin Zhu, Yang Zhang, Qing Xu, Xiaotian Dong

“…Results showed: (1) The SST retrieval algorithm we modified had high accuracy and applicability; (2) Between 2013 and 2023, the increase in nuclear units had intensified thermal discharge, expanding the affected marine areas; (3) The thermal discharge in spring and summer had a more pronounced impact on the temperature rise areas; (4) Tidal dynamics and seasonal variations, especially spring tides, significantly influenced thermal discharge and mixing; (5) Tidal currents improved vertical mixing, with spring tides weakening stratification and raising bottom temperatures; (6) Planktonic microorganism diversity peaked in spring, autumn, and winter, while summer discharge reduced abundance. …”
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Natural and anthropogenic factors controlling organic carbon storage in riverine wetlands along South Korea’s four rivers by Sang-Leen Yun, Terrence A. McCloskey, Marcelo C. L. Cohen, Kam-biu Liu, Hae-Seon Shin, Junghyung Ryu

“…Geomorphological features at different elevations significantly influence soil carbon storage, with finer sediments contributing to higher carbon retention in low-energy environments. Seasonal variations in stream geomorphology, driven by floods and tropical cyclones, are dominant factors regulating sediment transport and organic matter deposition. …”
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Characterization of olive mill wastewater in three climatic zones in the North of Jordan by Mamoun Gharaibeh, A. Albalasmeh Ammar, Hanady Abu Abbas

“…The objective of this study is to determine changes in OMW characteristics under three climatic zones in the North of Jordan during two harvest seasons.Method OMW samples were obtained from 10 olive mills, representing three climatic zones (arid, semi-arid, and semi-arid to sub-humid) during November 2017 and November 2018. …”
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Fungal Biodiversity of Apple Bark, Leaves, Stems, and Fruit Under Rain Shelters with Reduced Fungicide Schedule by Claudia Maria Oliveira Longa, Lidia Nicola, Massimo Pindo, Elisa Bozza, Carmela Sicher, Daniel Bondesan, Ilaria Pertot, Michele Perazzolli

“…In this study, the effects this practice on epiphytic and endophytic fungal communities associated with barks, leaves, flowers, and fruits of two apple cultivars (Fuji and Golden Delicious) were evaluated across two seasons. Apple plants were grown under two conditions in a commercial-like orchard: (1) covered by rain shelters with reduced fungicide schedule and (2) uncovered with standard integrated pest management (IPM) schedule. …”
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A New Method for Deriving the Nightside Thermospheric Density Based on GUVI Dayside Limb Observations by Tingting Yu, Zhipeng Ren, You Yu, Weixing Wan

“…Furthermore, the NEM reveals two typical seasonal variation features, the semiannual variation and equinoctial asymmetry of thermospheric density. …”
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In perennial allergic rhinitis, RQLQ is improved similarly by Azelastine 0.15 and mometasone furoate by Jean Bousquet, MD, Ludger Klimek, MD, Hans-Christian Kuhl, PhD, Duc Tung Nguyen, MD, Rajesh Kumar Ramalingam, MD, G. Walter Canonica, MD, William E. Berger, MD

“…Some double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have shown that Azelastine (Aze) high dose (0.15%) was effective in seasonal (SAR) and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). …”
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Distributions, Sources, and Backward Trajectories of Atmospheric Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons at Lake Small Baiyangdian, Northern China by Ning Qin, Xiang-Zhen Kong, Ying Zhu, Wei He, Qi-Shuang He, Bin Yang, Hui-Ling Ou-Yang, Wen-Xiu Liu, Qing-Mei Wang, Fu-Liu Xu

“…Air samples were collected seasonally at Lake Small Baiyangdian, a shallow lake in northern China, between October 2007 and September 2008. …”
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A Regional Ionospheric Storm Forecasting Method Using a Deep Learning Algorithm: LSTM by Panpan Ban, Lixin Guo, Zhenwei Zhao, Shuji Sun, Tong Xu, Zhengwen Xu, Fengjuan Sun

“…We used the perturbation index to denote the level of an ionospheric storm, deduced from foF2 data, and helped to remove most of the local time and seasonal variations in the ionosphere. In constructing the model, a number of correlated factors were used as inputs, including the properties of coronal mass ejections, solar flare bursts, interplanetary conditions, and geomagnetic and ionospheric states, and the output was whether an ionospheric storm occurred locally in the next 24 hr. …”
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Genome-wide association scan and candidate gene analysis for seed coat color in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) by Mohammed Elsafy, Wafa Badawi, Ahmed Ibrahim, Elamin Hafiz Baillo, Prabin Bajgain, Tilal Sayed Abdelhalim, Mahbubjon Rahmatov

“…IntroductionSeed coat color in sesame is a crucial trait for breeding programs as it is closely associated with important characteristics such as oil content, protein levels, and disease resistance, which directly influence seed quality and market value.MethodsThis study investigates the genetic basis of seed coat color in 200 Sudanese sesame genotypes grown for two consecutive years through comprehensive phenotyping, genomic diversity analysis, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and candidate gene discovery.Results and discussionPhenotypic analysis across two growing seasons revealed high heritability and significant correlations among color parameters (L*, a*, and b*), indicating strong genetic control over seed coat color. …”
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An Empirical Model of the Ionospheric Sporadic E Layer Based on GNSS Radio Occultation Data by Bingkun Yu, Xianghui Xue, Christopher J. Scott, Xinan Yue, Xiankang Dou

“…The model can give a global climatology of the intensity of Es layers and the seasonal variations of Es layers, although the Es layers during the summer are highly variable and difficult to accurately predict. …”
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Spillover of uncertainties of parallel markets on types of profit management with VAR-MGARCH approach by Adel Gardoon, Nader Khedri, Ali Mahmoodi, Mehdi Basert

“…The research period is a 10-year period with seasonal data between 2011 and 2021. The VAR-MGARCH model has been used to investigate the spillover of uncertainties of parallel markets on the types of profit management.Findings: Based on the results of the VECH, CCC, BEKK, and DCC models used to extract the uncertainty of the studied variables, the VECH models had higher accuracy. …”
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Productive and monetary efficiency of radish and coriander intercropping under organic management by Gerlani Alves Silva, Francisco Bezerra Neto, Jailma Suerda Silva de Lima, Elizangela Cabral dos Santos, Vitor Abel da Silva Lino, Francisca Karla Kelly da Silva Lino, Jéssica Paloma Pinheiro da Silva, Erivan Alves da Silva

“…Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the productive and monetary viability of intercropping radish and coriander fertilized with equitable amounts of hairy woodrose and roostertree biomass from the Caatinga ecosystem at different coriander population densities in two cropping seasons. The experimental design used was randomized blocks, with treatments arranged in a 4 × 4 factorial scheme with four replications. …”
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Dry Matter Production, Nutrient Cycled and Removed, and Soil Fertility Changes in Yam-Based Cropping Systems with Herbaceous Legumes in the Guinea-Sudan Zone of Benin by Raphiou Maliki, Brice Sinsin, Anne Floquet, Denis Cornet, Eric Malezieux, Philippe Vernier

“…The experiment was conducted during the 2002 and 2004 cropping seasons with 32 farmers, eight in each site. For each of them, a randomized complete block design with four treatments and four replicates was carried out using a partial nested model with five factors: Year, Replicate, Farmer, Site, and Treatment. …”
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STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE: THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS IN FACILITATING LOCAL AGRICULTURAL ADAPTATION TO THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN TANZANIA by Reginald Chetto, Makarius Mdemu, Jacob Kihila

“…The result showed that institutions that operate in the villages under study which include agricultural extension agencies, Non-Governmental organisations, private companies and village governments, have played such roles as providing drought-resistant seeds, disseminating seasonal weather forecast information and supporting the establishment of income diversification activities to farmers. …”
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Risk of Stroke Associated with Temperature and PM2.5: Taiwan Stroke Registry-based Study by Fung-Chang Sung, Hei-Tung Yip, Cheng-Li Lin, Jiann-Shing Jeng, Jiunn-Tay Lee, Yu Sun, Cheng-Yu Wei, Po-Yen Yeh, Kuang-Hsi Chang, Shang-Yu Chien, Kai-Cheng Hsu, TSR team

“…Abstract This study aimed to assess seasonal stroke risks related to temperature and PM2.5 in Taiwan. …”
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Comparative Evaluations of Selected Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Genotypes for Biomass Yield, Nutrient Composition, and Dry Matter Intake under Diverse Locations of Tropical Africa by Abuye Tulu, Mekonnen Diribsa, Gutu Fekede, Worku Temesgen, Wakgari Keba, Alemayehu Kumsa

“…In this frame, ten pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes were evaluated across three locations in western Ethiopia during the 2014 and 2015 cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications. …”
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Introduction of Panax notoginseng into pine forests significantly enhances the diversity, stochastic processes, and network complexity of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil by Xiaoyan Zhao, Shu He, Rui Rui, Jingying Hei, Xiahong He, Shu Wang

“…Therefore, assessing the variability in NFB due to the cultivation of sanqi in the SPA system becomes crucial.MethodsThe seasonal dynamics in the abundance, diversity, and community structure of NFB in the soil of monocropping pine (MP) and SPA systems were assessed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and high-throughput sequencing technology.Results and discussionSanqi cultivation triggered a decrease in the abundance of NFB but increased α diversity. …”
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Biology of Blattodea and Dermaptera in the Continental Biogeographical Region and Adjacent Areas of European Russia by Victor V. Aleksanov, Alexander B. Ruchin, Nikolai V. Shulaev, Inessa O. Karmazina, Sergey V. Lukiyanov, Evgeniy A. Lobachev, Anna M. Nikolaeva, Mikhail N. Esin

“…<i>Ectobius sylvestris</i> exhibits a more pronounced sexual dimorphism concerning the effectiveness of different sampling methods compared to <i>E. lapponicus</i>. Seasonal dynamics of cockroaches and earwigs are described and discussed.…”
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