Spatial-Temporal Variations and Influencing Factors of Water-related Ecosystem Services in Southwest China Under Complex Terrain by TANG Shuang, ZHU Chongjing, GAO Jie, BIAN Hongyan

“…[Objective] The study of spatial-temporal variations and influencing factors of water-related ecosystem services under complex terrain in Southwest China can serve as a foundation for the ecological management and sustainable development in this region. [Methods] The annual water yield and soil erosion in Southwest China from 1992 to 2020 were evaluated to explore the multi-dimensional (including time, space and elevation) variation characteristics by the InVEST model and universal soil loss equation. …”
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Evaluating the Accuracy of the ERA5 Model in Predicting Wind Speeds Across Coastal and Offshore Regions by Mohamad Alkhalidi, Abdullah Al-Dabbous, Shoug Al-Dabbous, Dalal Alzaid

“…By addressing these limitations, ERA5 can more effectively support engineering applications, including coastal infrastructure design and renewable energy development, while advancing Kuwait’s sustainable development goals. This study provides valuable insights into refining reanalysis model performance in complex coastal environments.…”
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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Neuroinflammation Intervention with Medicinal Plants: A Critical and Narrative Review of the Current Literature by Sandra Maria Barbalho, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Jéssica da Silva Camarinha Oliveira, Jiří Patočka, Caroline Barbalho Lamas, Masaru Tanaka, Lucas Fornari Laurindo

“…Medicinal plants, with their historical use in traditional medicine, have emerged as promising candidates to mitigate neuroinflammation and offer a sustainable alternative for addressing neurodegenerative conditions in a green healthcare framework. …”
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Niches and community stability of dominant herbaceous species in the forest and creek ecotone of Dehang Geopark by LONG Ziyu, WANG Zhicheng, ZHAO Rui, LIU Bing, CHEN Gongxi

“…[Objective] The study aims to explore the characteristics of ecological niche, interspecific connectivity, and community stability of dominant species in the herbaceous community of the forest and creek ecotone in Dehang Geopark, with the expectation of providing a theoretical foundation for the protection of the herbaceous communities and sustainable development in the area. [Methods] The authors employed a suite of analytical methods including niche determination, variance ratio, Chi-square test, Spearman rank correlation test, and association coefficient to examine the ecological niches and interspecific associations of the dominant herbaceous species within three creeks in Dehang Geopark. …”
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Evaluating basic household characteristics influencing domestic water demand in tropical environments: a comprehensive case study by Timothy Oyebamiji Ogunbode, Victor, Oyedeji Oyebamiji, Ayobami Alani Oyelami, Timothy Ayo Akinkuolie

“…It offers comprehensive insights for aligning practices with SDG 6 goals, ensuring sustainable and equitable access to water resources.…”
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Bio-Recycling Hazelnut Shells to Improve Antioxidant Properties of <i>Lentinus tigrinus</i> Sporophore by Anthea Desiderio, Mariana C. Pedrosa, Sandrina A. Heleno, Marcio Carocho, Daniele B. Rodrigues, Simone Buratti, Irene Soffientini, Daniela Ratto, Elena Savino, Paola Rossi

“…Additionally, this study promotes recycling hazelnut shells as a valuable substrate for fungal cultivation, supporting sustainable waste management.…”
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Biomorphic design in landscape architecture: An overview and application via experimental design inspired by species Carica papaya l. by Jović Biljana, Zdimalova Maria, Chemarum Benjamin, Stanojević Anđela

“…By drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, created structures that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustaina­ble, and harmonious with their surroundings.…”
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A protocol to optimize non-invasive brain stimulation for post-stroke rehabilitation by Ayesha Juhi, Manul Das, Dinesh Bhatia, Suman Dhaka, Rajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar, Shreya Sharma, Pritam Kumar Chaudhary, Chanchal Goyal, Md Asif Khan, Himel Mondal

“…Cognitive and motor assessments are conducted at 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months to measure short-term and sustained effects. • Hemodynamically stable post-stroke patients randomized in four groups in rTMS and tDCS each and their baseline cognitive and motor function assessed • Application of the two types of therapy for 6 weeks • Checking improvement of cognitive and motor function and compare the improvement among subgroups of recipient of various frequencies and currents…”
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Porcine sperm bind to an oviduct glycan coupled to glass surfaces as a model of sperm interaction with the oviduct by Sandra Soto-Heras, Larissa J. Volz, Nicolai Bovin, David J. Miller

“…After 24 h of incubation, fertilization by sperm bound to the suLeX-coverslip was sustained, compared to sperm with unmodified coverslips (12.0 vs. 1.0%, p < 0.05). …”
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Ecological monitoring of landscape technogenic neoplasms by Daria A. Dostovalova, Alexander Z. Glukhov, Nikolay S. Podgorodetsky, Sergey P. Zhukov

“…The use of the principles of environmental monitoring will help to stabilize the landscape technogenic neoplasm as an ecosystem and contribute to the sustainable development of Donbass as an industrial region. …”
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Warm non-minimally coupled Peccei–Quinn inflation and de Sitter Swampland conjecture by Jureeporn Yuennan, Phongpichit Channuie, Davood Momeni

“…Our model incorporates a PQ scalar field that is non-minimally coupled to gravity, facilitating inflation through a dissipative process that sustains a thermal bath, thereby distinguishing it from conventional cold inflation. …”
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RITUXIMAB VERSUS SPLENECTOMY IN CHRONIC PRIMARY ITP: EXPERIENCE OF A SINGLE HEMATOLOGY CLINIC by Rawanda Shamoon, Ahmed Khudair Yassin, Sarah Laith Alnuaimi

“…Splenectomy was the only positive prognostic indicator of sustained response. …”
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Comparative study of DRASTIC-LU and radioactive isotope approaches for assessing groundwater vulnerability to pollution: the case study of Abuja, North Central Nigeria by Mary Nsikanabasi Etuk, Priscilla E. S. Lartsey, Raphael Maduka, Chinero Nneka Ayogu, Igwe ogbonnaya

“…This study therefore proposes the need for policymakers to adopt combined methodological approaches for sustainable groundwater management.…”
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CT Imaging Findings after Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Liver Tumors by Olga R. Brook, Eavan Thornton, Mishal Mendiratta-Lala, Anand Mahadevan, Vassilious Raptopoulos, Alexander Brook, Robert Najarian, Robert Sheiman, Bettina Siewert

“…Liver parenchyma adjacent to the lesion demonstrated a prominent halo of delayed enhancement in 27/36 (78%) of HCCs, 19/21 (91%) of metastases, and 7/7 (100%) of CCCs. Conclusion. Sustainable radiological partial response to stereotactic radiotherapy is most frequent outcome seen in liver lesions. …”
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The Application of Resolvin D1-Loaded Gelatin Methacrylate in a Rat Periodontitis Model by Zhe Xing, Jing Liu, Jiazheng Cai, Xiaofeng Jiang, Jingwen Liang, Masahito Fujio, Elin Hadler-Olsen, Jing Wang, Alpdogan Kantarci, Ying Xue

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> RvD1 complexed with GelMA provides sustained drug release and biocompatibility, effectively resolves periodontal inflammation, and promotes tissue regeneration in periodontitis.…”
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Economic impacts and management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in smallholder agriculture: a panel data analysis for Ghana by Justice A. Tambo, Monica K. Kansiime, Idah Mugambi, Lakpo Koku Agboyi, Patrick K. Beseh, Roger Day

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest that with better knowledge of FAW and the use of more sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions, the yield losses due to FAW are not as severe as initially reported.…”
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Digital marketing in mountain tourism: Challenges of the new time and development priorities by Purhani Safar Hasan, Mamedova Sevda Binyat, Mukumova Dilrabo, Esanmurodova Nilufar

“…The author proposes measures, the implementation of which will make the socio-economic development of territories more sustainable and effective in a rapidly changing world.…”
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Antimicrobial test of five ethnomedicinal plants in an ancestral forest area by M.B. Bandibas, P. Roxas

“…Indigenous people, in particular, know the importance of the forest especially in relation to health care system and they believe that there is a need to conserve the resources to sustain the services it provides.…”
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Perennial Grasses on Stony Sandy Loam <i>Arenosol</i>: Summary of Results of Long-Term Experiment in Northern Europe Region (1995–2024) by Liudmila Tripolskaja, Asta Kazlauskaite-Jadzevice, Almantas Razukas, Eugenija Baksiene

“…Grasses can sustain soil functions despite nutrient depletion, which can have serious consequences for soil processes and ecosystem services. …”
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Effect of Combined Application of Desulfurization Gypsum and Soil Amendment KIA on Saline-Alkali Soil Improvement by Qinghong Xiao, Wei Wei, Hao Wu, Kunyue Wu, Xue Gong, Meng Li, Shiwen Wang, Lina Yin

“…Amelioration of saline-alkali soil is crucial to ensure global food security and promote sustainable agricultural development. Here, the effects of the combined application of soil amendment desulfurization gypsum (G) and KIA (K, an industrial organic by-product) on soil improvement and plant growth were investigated. …”
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