Dynamic Analysis of <i>Spartina alterniflora</i> in Yellow River Delta Based on U-Net Model and Zhuhai-1 Satellite by Huiying Li, Guoli Cui, Haojie Liu, Qi Wang, Sheng Zhao, Xiao Huang, Rong Zhang, Mingming Jia, Dehua Mao, Hao Yu, Zongming Wang, Zhiyong Lv

“…From 2019 to 2021, <i>S. alterniflora</i> expanded rapidly, increasing from 4055.06 hm² to 6105.50 hm², primarily in tidal flats and water bodies. A clearing project reduced its extent to 5063.62 hm² by 2022, and by 2023, only 0.55 hm² remained. …”
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Influence of tension cracks on moisture infiltration in loess slopes under high-intensity rainfall conditions by Xuancheng Ren, Weifeng Sun, Hengxing Lan, Han Bao, Langping Li, Shijie Liu, Changgen Yan, Xiaochan Wang, Zhouchen Li, Chaoyang Tian

“…The results indicate that tension cracks at the slope crest act as preferential infiltration pathways, causing water retention within the cracks and forming a “U-shaped” preferential infiltration zone. …”
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Individual patterns of anadromy determine the cost of salmon lice exposure in brown trout by K. L. Hawley, H. A. Urke, T. Kristensen, T. O. Haugen

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Assessment of slag incorporation in cold recycled mixtures emulsified asphalt: Mechanical performance and environmental impact by Putri Adhitana Paramitha, Shih-Huang Chen, Emil Adly, Handy Prasetyo, Wei-Lun Tsai

“…The optimum contents of emulsified asphalt, cement, and water were determined before performance testing. …”
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Disk in the Circumstellar Envelope of Carbon Mira V Cygni by Boris S. Safonov, Sergey G. Zheltoukhov, Andrey M. Tatarnikov, Ivan A. Strakhov, Victor I. Shenavrin

“…The relation between the disk and the high water content in the envelope is also discussed.…”
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Influence of Melatonin on the Proliferative and Apoptotic Responses of the Prostate under Normal and Hyperglycemic Conditions by Marina G. Gobbo, Nishtman Dizeyi, Per-Anders Abrahamsson, Per-Anders Bertilsson, Viviane Sanches Masitéli, Eloisa Zanin Pytlowanciv, Sebastião R. Taboga, Rejane M. Góes

“…MLT was administered to Wistar rats from 5 weeks of age in the drinking water (10 μg/kg b.w.), and diabetes was induced at the 13th week by streptozotocin (4.5 mg/100g b.w., i.p.). …”
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Exploring lifestyle and dietary pattern shifts among Saudi adults during COVID-19 pandemic: insights from a cross-sectional examination by Najlaa M. Al-Mana, Tahani A. Zareef, Fatmah A. Albathi, Hala A. Awney, Farah Baeshen, Renad Abdullah

“…Our results also revealed a significant increase (p &lt; 0.01) in water and coffee intake during the lockdown, with a significant rise in dessert consumption (p &lt; 0.01).ConclusionOur results demonstrate that the COVID-19 lockdown caused a marked shift in dietary patterns and eating behaviors among the Saudi population. …”
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High-throughput phenotyping of wheat root angle and coleoptile length at different temperatures using 3D-printed equipment by Nevzat Aydin, Mesut Ersin Sönmez, Tuğba Güleç, Bedrettin Demir, Hadi Alipour, Aras Türkoğlu

“…Seedling establishment, the first stage of crop productivity, relies heavily on root and coleoptile system architecture for effective soil water and nutrient acquisition, particularly in regions practicing deep planting. …”
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Current conceptions and promising tools to prevent cataractogenesis by M.A. Kovalevskaya, Yu.V. Vladimirova, L.A. Filina, V.L. Kokorev

“…Lens opacity occurs when its water-soluble proteins denature and transform into dense compounds under the influence of quinones. …”
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Geospatial distribution of Hepatitis E seroprevalence in Nepal, 2021. by Chulwoo Rhee, Amy Dighe, Nishan Katuwal, Haeun Cho, Ramzi Mraidi, Dipesh Tamrakar, Jacqueline KyungAh Lim, Nimesh Poudyal, Il-Yeon Park, Deok Ryun Kim, Ritu Amatya, Rajeev Shrestha, Andrew S Azman, Julia Lynch

“…No statistically significant differences were found for wealth quintile, water source, and toilet facility.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study provides population-based serologic evidence that HEV is endemic in Nepal, with the greatest risk of infection in Kathmandu.…”
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Semi-field experiments reveal contrasted predation and movement patterns of aquatic macroinvertebrate predators of Anopheles gambiae larvae by Hudson Onen, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Joel Nkya, Alex Limwagu, Martha A. Kaddumukasa, Fredros O. Okumu, Jonathan K. Kayondo, Anne M. Akol, Frédéric Tripet

“…Methods An array of alternating small and large basins used as aquatic habitats was created in two compartments of a semi-field system and filled with well water. Field-collected adult diving beetles, backswimmers or dragonfly nymphs were randomly assigned to these habitats and Anopheles arabiensis larvae were added as prey in half of the habitats. …”
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Physiological Properties of Dietary Ellagitannin-Rich Preparations Obtained from Strawberry Pomace Using Different Extraction Methods by Juśkiewicz Jerzy, Król Bogusław, Kosmala Monika, Milala Joanna, Zduńczyk Zenon, Żary-Sikorska Ewa

“…The objective of this study was to establish the composition of strawberry preparations rich in ellagitannins obtained using water or acetone extraction (EF and EP preparation, respectively). …”
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Optimization of the Solid-state Fermentation Process for Morchella esculenta Fermented Wheat and Analysis of Its Nutritional Components, Physicochemical Properties and Antioxidant... by Dandan GU, Xue DONG, Jinxiu ZHANG, Xiaoru WANG, Zongshuo ZHAO, Li'an WANG

“…The soluble dietary fiber (SDF) increased by 43.70%, whereas the insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) decreased by 19.24%, with no significant change in the total dietary fiber (TDF). Additionally, the water-holding capacity, unsaturated fatty acid adsorption capacity, saturated fatty acid adsorption capacity, and swelling capacity of FFW increased by 77.84%, 11.49%, 25.00%, and 26.00%, respectively. …”
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Insight into landscape characteristics influence on the adaptability of estuarine shallow groundwater system to 100-year extreme precipitation by Qian Zheng, Fubin Luo, De Wang

“…Types 1 and 2, compared to type 3, show significant water level rises even with low rainfall amounts. …”
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Biophysical Insights into Cancer Transformation and Treatment by Jiří Pokorný, Alberto Foletti, Jitka Kobilková, Anna Jandová, Jan Vrba, Jan Vrba, Martina Nedbalová, Aleš Čoček, Andrea Danani, Jack A. Tuszyński

“…Besides energy transformation, mitochondria form a spatially distributed proton charge layer and a resultant strong static electric field, which causes water ordering in the surrounding cytosol. These effects create conditions for generation of coherent electrodynamic field. …”
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Effect of the High-FODMAP Diet on Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study by Peng Cheng, Ruijun Ma, Shuling Wang, Jun Fang, Zhengrong Zhong, Yu Bai, Xiangjun Meng, Zhaoshen Li

“…The FODMAP diet can increase the content of intestinal water and gas, but its impact on bowel cleanliness and bubbles has not been reported. …”
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State of the Art of CFD-DEM Coupled Modeling and Its Application in Turbulent Flow-Induced Soil Erosion by Jun Xu, Fei Wang, Ruth Abegaz

“…Sediment transport mechanisms: factors such as particle size, density, and water velocity are examined for their roles in governing sediment transport. …”
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Using a region-specific ice-nucleating particle parameterization improves the representation of Arctic clouds in a global climate model by A. B. Gjelsvik, R. O. David, T. Carlsen, F. Hellmuth, S. Hofer, Z. McGraw, Z. McGraw, H. Sodemann, H. Sodemann, T. Storelvmo, T. Storelvmo

“…This implementation results in an annual average increase in cloud liquid water path (CLWP) of 70 % for the Arctic and improves the representation of cloud phase compared to satellite observations. …”
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Antioxidant Stability of Moringa Leaves Extract Powders Obtained by Cocrystallization, Vacuum Drying, and Plating by Bambang Nurhadi, Fatsyarien Citra Angiputri, Robi Andoyo, Riksfardini Annisa Ermawar, Rudy Adi Saputra

“…., 0.26 × 10−4 ± 0.02 × 10−4 g H2O/g solid/minute due to the slow water intake of the crystalline structure. Powders with the strongest initial antioxidant activity were obtained from cocrystallization, i.e., 3647.96 ± 20.29 ppm and followed by vacuum drying, i.e., 4378.51 ± 26.29 ppm. …”
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Fatty Acid Profile and Chemical Composition of Three Populations of Southern Cattail (Typha domingensis) from South of Iran by Mona Shojaee Barjouee, Massoumeh Farasat, Mehrnoosh Tadayoni

“…This plant's high fiber content with the capacity to grow quickly and widely in fresh and saline water make it a viable candidate for inclusion in human diet and animal feed through agricultural breeding initiatives.…”
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