Molecular prevalence and associated risk factors of Entamoeba spp. in donkeys in Shanxi Province, North China by Ze-Dong Zhang, Han-Dan Xiao, Dong-Yang Wang, Nan Su, Xun-Zhi Liu, Zi-Rui Wang, Shi-Chen Xie, Xing-Quan Zhu, Shuo Zhang, Wen-Wei Gao

“…Statistical analysis revealed that the donkeys' sex, region, age, and altitude are the risk factors associated with Entamoeba spp. prevalence (P < 0.05). …”
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Observed climate trends and farmers’ adaptation strategies in Dendi District, West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Busha Getachew, Gonfa Kewessa, Worku Hailu, Gezahegn Girma

“…As rain-fed crop production relies on the timely and normal distribution of rainfall, these events significantly disrupt agricultural operations, particularly in mid-altitude and lowland areas. The impacts, sometimes, include total crop loss, reduced yields, smaller seeding areas, delayed planting and maturity, and increased crop pests. …”
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Decades of leopard coexistence in the Himalayas driven by ecological dynamics, not climate change by Paras Bikram Singh, Pradip Saud, Prakash Chandra Aryal, Pawan Rai, Jeff R. Muntifering, Huijian Hu, Ajay Karki, Yiming Hu, Kumar P. Mainali

“…Instead, our findings suggest a long-term adaptation of common leopards to high-altitude environments, demonstrated by their ability to survive and breed in cold temperatures as low as −18°C. …”
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The Multifaceted Roles of Myrrha in the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Potential Therapeutic Targets and Promises by Anwar Shams MD, MSc, PhD, Abdullah Ahmed Alzahrani, Taghreed A Ayash MSc, PhD, Shadi Tamur MD, FRCPC, FAAP, Majed AL-Mourgi MD, FRCS, FCCP, FACS

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Whole-genome resequencing landscape of adaptive evolution in Relict gull (Larus relictus) by Chao Yang, Qingxiong Wang, Kuo Sun, Lei Luo, Hao Yuan, Xuejuan Li, Yuan Huang, Hong Xiao

“…Our study revealed that significant enrichment of olfactory signaling pathway genes, including OR14C36, OR14J1, OR14I1, and OR14A16; inner ear development-related, including PTN, PTPN11, GATA2, ATP8B1, and MYO15A; and those related to hypoxic adaptation to high-altitude breeding and iris colour. Conclusions Based on the results and the knowledge of this organism biology and habitat use, we infer that less adaptive evolutionary pressure on vision in L. relictus were related with their feeding behaviour and adaptation. …”
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Assessment approach for conservation effectiveness and gaps for endangered species based on habitat suitability: A case study of alpine musk deer in western China by Feng Jiang, Pengfei Song, Jingjie Zhang, Dongwu Wang, Renhong Li, Chengbo Liang, Tongzuo Zhang

“…Results indicated that altitude, annual mean temperature, and temperature annual range were the primary environmental factors influencing the distribution of suitable habitats, which were concentrated in areas with altitudes of 3,000–5,000 m, annual mean temperatures of 0–5 °C, and temperature annual ranges of 30–40 °C. …”
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Analysis of the Spatial Pattern of Military River Defense on the Ming Great Wall: A Case Study of the Shanxi Section of the Yellow River by Tianlian WANG, Zhe LI

“…MethodsThe quantitative analysis is conducted using the ArcGIS geographic information platform, involving the review of historical documents, the field investigation of existing sites, the utilization of drones for low-altitude image data collection for purpose of generating 3D real scene model, and the integration of historical aerial films and other multi-source data.The specific methodology comprises two key components: Firstly, analyzing the constituent elements of the defense system of river defence space and summarizing their functional attributes based on the theoretical framework of the Ming Great Wall’s military defence; secondly, summarizing the spatial distribution characteristics of river defence elements by incorporating changes in geographic location, hydrology, environment, and other natural factors. …”
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Spatiotemporal patterns and driving factors of NDVI changes in the central and Western Asia economic corridor over the past decade by Kaimin Wang, Kaimin Wang, Min Xu, Shaohua Wang, Lin Wang, Haijing Tian, Sornkitja Boonprong, Xiaotong Gao, Xiaotong Gao, Xinwei Yang, Heyi Guo, Heyi Guo, Jingbo Li, Jingbo Li, Yujie Yang, Yujie Yang, Ruichen Hu, Ruichen Hu, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Chunxiang Cao

“…Significant degradation was observed in the hilly areas of northern Kazakhstan, the low-altitude areas bordering the Tian Shan and Hindu Kush mountains, and the central part of the corridor. …”
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The geographical variation in grassland forage quality on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is driven mainly by climate by Shulan Wu, Xiaotao Lü, Qinghua Liu, Erke Wuda, Liu Li, Chunzhang Zhao, Juanjuan Huang, Shuang Li, Youbang Hu, Wenzhi Du, Hewen Li, Chaoqun Chen, Lin Luo, Ali Raza, Chunying Yin

“…There were substantial geographical variations of forage quality, which decreased with increasing longitude, and increased with increasing latitude and altitude. Climate and plant community composition directly controlled the geographical patterns of forage quality. …”
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Natural variation of CTB5 confers cold adaptation in plateau japonica rice by Haifeng Guo, Shilei Gao, Huahui Li, Jiazhen Yang, Jin Li, Yunsong Gu, Qijin Lou, Runbin Su, Wei Ye, Andong Zou, Yulong Wang, Xingming Sun, Zhanying Zhang, Hongliang Zhang, Yawen Zeng, Pingrong Yuan, Youliang Peng, Zichao Li, Jinjie Li

“…Abstract During cold acclimation in high-latitude and high-altitude regions, japonica rice develops enhanced cold tolerance, but the underlying genetic basis remains unclear. …”
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Fifteen-second bouts of hyperoxia improve 5-minute time-trial performance in acute hypoxic conditions by Martin Faulhaber, Sina Schneider, Linda K. Rausch, Tobias Dünnwald, Verena Menz, Hannes Gatterer, Michael D. Kennedy, Wolfgang Schobersberger

“…TT2 and TT3 were conducted in normobaric hypoxia (15.0 % inspiratory fraction of oxygen, corresponding to about 3200 m simulated altitude). During TT2 and TT3 the participants were breathing through a face mask during five 15-second periods (0:20 to 0:35; 1:20 to 1:35; etc.). …”
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La datation dendrochronologique du coffrage de fondation d’une pile du pont-siphon de l’Yzeron à Beaunant (Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, Métropole de Lyon) by François Blondel, David Baldassari

“…The growth area of fir trees varies in its distance from the Beaunant site, with a spontaneous distribution from the montane level between 400 to 1800 m in altitude. The formwork timber necessarily requires a supply of raw timber, or partially processed wood in the case of the boards. …”
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Aides à la navigation, pratique de la navigation et construction des paysages maritimes en Atlantique du Nord-Est : quelques éléments de réflexion by Pascal Arnaud

“…The height of the construction is practically only justified on a low shoreline, to compensate for the lack of altitude of the substratum. In A Coruña (Spain), a 40-metre-high tower made it possible to gain only 2.5 nautical miles of visibility compared to a 20-metre-high tower. …”
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First Aid Guidelines for Environmental Topics: Educational Approach and Adaptation

“…Covering Hyperthermia, Dehydration, Hypothermia, Frostbite, Altitude Sickness, and Motion Sickness, we provide educational and adaptation interpretation in different contexts, stimulate debate and identify gaps. …”
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Overview: quasi-Lagrangian observations of Arctic air mass transformations – introduction and initial results of the HALO–(𝒜 𝒞)³ aircraft campaign by M. Wendisch, S. Crewell, A. Ehrlich, A. Herber, B. Kirbus, C. Lüpkes, M. Mech, S. J. Abel, E. F. Akansu, F. Ament, C. Aubry, C. Aubry, S. Becker, S. Borrmann, S. Borrmann, H. Bozem, M. Brückner, H.-C. Clemen, S. Dahlke, G. Dekoutsidis, J. Delanoë, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, E. De La Torre Castro, H. Dorff, R. Dupuy, O. Eppers, F. Ewald, G. George, G. George, I. V. Gorodetskaya, S. Grawe, S. Groß, J. Hartmann, S. Henning, L. Hirsch, E. Jäkel, P. Joppe, P. Joppe, O. Jourdan, Z. Jurányi, M. Karalis, M. Kellermann, M. Klingebiel, M. Lonardi, M. Lonardi, J. Lucke, J. Lucke, A. E. Luebke, M. Maahn, N. Maherndl, M. Maturilli, B. Mayer, J. Mayer, S. Mertes, J. Michaelis, J. Michaelis, M. Michalkov, G. Mioche, M. Moser, M. Moser, H. Müller, R. Neggers, D. Ori, D. Paul, F. M. Paulus, C. Pilz, F. Pithan, M. Pöhlker, M. Pöhlker, V. Pörtge, M. Ringel, N. Risse, G. C. Roberts, S. Rosenburg, J. Röttenbacher, J. Rückert, M. Schäfer, J. Schaefer, V. Schemann, I. Schirmacher, J. Schmidt, S. Schmidt, J. Schneider, S. Schnitt, A. Schwarz, H. Siebert, H. Sodemann, H. Sodemann, T. Sperzel, T. Sperzel, G. Spreen, B. Stevens, F. Stratmann, G. Svensson, C. Tatzelt, T. Tuch, T. Vihma, C. Voigt, C. Voigt, L. Volkmer, A. Walbröl, A. Weber, B. Wehner, B. Wetzel, M. Wirth, T. Zinner

“…Two low-flying and one long-range, high-altitude research aircraft were flown in colocated formation whenever possible. …”
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La gestion de l’eau à Bibracte (Saône-et-Loire), avant et après la Conquête romaine by Laetitia Borau

“…The mountain peaks have an altitude of 822 m and the main human occupations are distributed at an altitude of 700-800 m. …”
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Cross-transmission of resistant gastrointestinal nematodes between wildlife and transhumant sheep by Beaumelle, Camille, Toïgo, Carole, Papet, Rodolphe, Benabed, Slimania, Beurier, Mathieu, Bordes, Léa, Brignone, Anaïs, Curt-Grand-Gaudin, Nadine, Garel, Mathieu, Ginot, Justine, Jacquiet, Philippe, Miquel, Christian, Poirel, Marie-Thérèse, Serafino, Anna, Vannard, Eric, Bourgoin, Gilles, Yannic, Glenn

“…In the European Alps, domestic sheep are driven to high-altitude summer pastures and live in sympatry with wild ungulates for several months each year. …”
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Alimenter la ville de Lyon en eau : les galeries de captage antiques sous les collines de Fourvière et de la Croix-Rousse by Emmanuel Bernot

“…The Croix-Rousse hill, which rises to an altitude of about 250 m NGF, has particularly abundant aquifer resources spread over a height of about 60 m. …”
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La datation des aqueducs lyonnais : un état des lieux by Aldo Borlenghi, Catherine Coquidé

“…This study picks up and analyses all the arguments used to support one or the other of these dates: the link between the remains of the hill’s water supply network under Augustus and the altitude of arrival of the aqueduct; pipes stamped with the TI · CL · CAES · brand found in the 18th century on Colline de Fourvière; the aqueduct’s protective boundary stones bearing the name of Emperor Hadrian; the attested stamps on the bipedal bricks of the arch and bridge piers; the opus reticulatum mixtum construction technique; the fountain at the enclosure of the fountain at the Verbe Incarné enclos and its water supply; radiocarbon and archaeomagnetic dating. …”
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Altitudinal patterns of bacterial communities across soil layers in the alpine meadows of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by Zhiyuan Chen, Yeteng Xu, Xinyue Wang, Tong Ma, Yang Liu, Xiang Qin, Wei Zhang, Tuo Chen, Guangxiu Liu, Binglin Zhang

“…The α-diversity of surface soil bacteria demonstrated a hump-shaped altitudinal trend (P < 0.05), whereas subsurface bacterial α-diversity followed a U-shaped distribution along the altitude gradient (P < 0.001). Community assembly in surface soils was predominantly governed by homogeneous selection (71.5 %), whereas in subsurface soils, it was co-dominated by heterogeneous selection (40 %) and homogeneous selection (39.5 %). …”
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