Network meta-analysis of cadmium toxicity against Chlorella vulgaris and the role of growth stimulants and macronutrients by M. Iqhrammullah, S. Saudah, M. Monalisa, F. Fahrurrozi, S.A. Akbar, S.S. Lubis

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The presence of heavy metals, specifically cadmium, in the environment poses significant threats to both ecological systems and human health. However, microalgae have shown potential in addressing this issue through their ability to absorb cadmium and produce valuable biomass, making them a promising solution for bioremediation. …”
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Effects of Interplanting Medicinal Herbs on Runoff, Sediment and Nitrogen and Phosphorus Losses in Young Oil Tea Plantation on Red Soil Sloping Field by YAN Shijie, DUAN Jian, SHEN Faxing, XIE Dongjie, ZHENG Haijin

“…Selecting medicinal herbs with staggered harvesting period and erosion risk period will better utilize the ecological benefits of interplanting medicinal herbs, and can avoid additional nutrient losses of young oil tea plantations.…”
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Genetic Variation Analysis of Hsp101 Gene in Common Wild Rice and Asian Cultivated Rice Germplasm Resources by Yue LIU, Liqun JIANG, Shuwei LYU, Bingrui SUN, Chen LI, Qing LIU, Hang YU

“…It was speculated that the genetic differentiation time of Xian rice was earlier than that of Geng rice, and the genetic differences between Xian rice and Geng rice at the Hsp101 locus may be associated with the natural heat stress of their respective ecological environments.…”
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Accumulation Characteristics and Hydrological Effects of Litter in Mixed Robinia pseudoacacia Plantations by CAO Zetao, DENG Yangxu, TIAN Jing, WANG Bing, LIU Guobin, YANG Yanfen

“…These findings provide a scientific basis for vegetation restoration, soil and water conservation projects, and ecological benefit evaluation in the region.…”
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Spatiotemporal variation in biomass abundance of different algal species in Lake Hulun using machine learning and Sentinel-3 images by Zhaojiang Yan, Chong Fang, Kaishan Song, Xiangyu Wang, Zhidan Wen, Yingxin Shang, Hui Tao, Yunfeng Lyu

“…This study not only fills the gaps in the related field, but also provides a new method for monitoring algae, as well as a strong support for realizing the goals of sustainable management of water resources and ecological protection.…”
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Exploring the potential benefits of areca nut extract in animal production: a review by Zhuying Liu, Zhuying Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Lixin Wen, Lixin Wen

“…Therefore, the development of ecological health feed additives is of paramount importance for advancing sustainable animal husbandry. …”
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Toxic effects and mechanisms of nanoplastics and sulfonamide antibiotics on Scenedesmus obliquus by Jianyuan Yang, Zhen Yang, Jing Wang, Yanpeng Liang, Honghu Zeng, Litang Qin, Xiaohong Song, Lingyun Mo

“…These findings offer valuable data for the ecological risk assessment of NPs and SAs.…”
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Molecular-genetic approaches to species identification of platyhelminthes of the genus <i>Ligophorus</i> (Monogenea) parasitising flathead mullet by E. A. Vodiasova, E. S. Chelebieva, O. V. Shikhat, D. M. Atopkin, E. V. Dmitrieva

“…The developed genotyping protocols can be used not only to distinguish two species of Ligophorus from flathead mullet in ecological studies and veterinary practice but also for further development of similar approaches for other monogeneans, among which there are many pathogenic species.…”
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Chemical analysis of buffalo meat in a self-consumption system in northeastern of Argentina by Gladis Rébak, Gladys Obregón, Diego Gómez, Laura Vázquez-Acosta, Mariano Pino, Julia Obregón, Rosa Molina, Victoria Cantero, Luz Segovia-Espinola

“…The exploitation of buffaloes is presented as an alternative for meat production, as it adapts to special agro-ecological conditions due to waterlogging of the land, the presence of low-digestibility pastures and ectoparasites in which beef cattle do not always express their maximum potential. …”
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Environmental and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and toxic elements in the red sea using Monte Carlo simulation by F. Alshaima Sayed, Mohamed Hamdy Eid, Ahmed M. El-Sherbeeny, Gouda Ismail Abdel-Gawad, Essam A. Mohamed, Mostafa R. Abukhadra

“…Elevated total organic carbon (TOC) levels in Suez Bay indicated aggravated organic pollution, exacerbated by oil rigs and refineries. The ecological risk assessment highlighted substantial risks, particularly in Suez, necessitating immediate interventions to combat PAH contamination and preserve the environmental balance of the Red Sea. …”
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Halophilic bacteria of salt lakes and saline soils of the Peri-Caspian lowland (Republic of Daghestan) and their biotechnological potential by E. A. Khalilova, S. T. Kotenko, E. A. Islammagomedova, A. A. Abakarova, N. A. Chernyh, D. A. Aliverdiyeva

“…The data obtained expanded the understanding of the diversity and ecological significance of denitrifying bacteria in the functioning of arid ecosystems and make it possible to identify strains producing enzymes of industrial importance.…”
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Exploring the multifaceted roles of Sonneratia apetala and Nipa fruticans in coastal habitat restoration and bioactive properties discovery by Sabina Yasmine, Rezwana Zaman Proma, Md. Ripaj Uddin, Mohammad Saydur Rahman, Md. Hamedul Islam, Muhammad Abdullah Al Mansur, AHM Shofiul Islam Molla Jamal, Abu Yousuf, Md. Hasnain Mustak, Sarker Kamruzzaman, M. Mahboob Ali Siddiqi

“…Background: Sonneratia apetala and Nipa fruticans are mangrove species, perennial wild plants with significant therapeutic, ecological, and environmental value. They are extensively utilized by the local communities of the Sundarbans and coastal estuaries for various purposes. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of InsightApp for Anxiety, Valued Action, and Psychological Resilience: Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial by Victoria Amo, Falk Lieder

“… BackgroundAnxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders, and stress plays a significant role in their development. Ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) hold great potential to help people manage stress and anxiety by training emotion regulation and coping skills in real-life settings. …”
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Analysis of runoff and sediment evolution and attribution in the source regions of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers by Shu Xu, Tianling Qin, Xizhi Lv, Jie Lu, Jianming Feng, Haoyue Gao, Hanxiao Liu, Yuhui Yang

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Intercropping wheat and rapeseed in Cd-polluted weakly alkaline soil: Crop productivity, Cd enrichment capacity, and rhizosphere soil characteristics by Xu Li, Hanying Kong, Junchuan Huang, Jiaoyuan Yan, Wei He, Hui Wang, Hong Pan, Quangang Yang, Yuping Zhuge, Yanhong Lou

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Investigating Smartphone-Based Sensing Features for Depression Severity Prediction: Observation Study by Yannik Terhorst, Eva-Maria Messner, Kennedy Opoku Asare, Christian Montag, Christopher Kannen, Harald Baumeister

“…However, currently, it is unclear which sensor-based features should be used in depression severity prediction and if they hold an incremental benefit over established fine-grained assessments like the ecological momentary assessment (EMA). ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate various features based on the smartphone screen, app usage, and call sensor alongside EMA to infer depression severity. …”
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Fossil and Non-fossil Fuel Sources of Organic and Elemental Carbonaceous Aerosol in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou: Seasonal Carbon Source Variation by Di Liu, Matthias Vonwiller, Jun Li, Junwen Liu, Sönke Szidat, Yanlin Zhang, Chongguo Tian, Yinjun Chen, Zhineng Cheng, Guangcai Zhong, Pingqing Fu, Gan Zhang

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Reflections by a member of the Editorial Board by Kevin T. Smith

“…I’m excited at the prospect of Les/Wood extending its traditional strengths to meet the critical need for wood science to optimize wood utilization, ecological understanding, and cultural patrimony. …”
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Report on the Academic Symposium: Youth Quotas − The Answer to Changes in Age Demographics? by Igor Dimitrijoski

“…Based on the premise that young people have the potential to act as change agents, especially with regard to ecological sustainability, it was our aim to stimulate a societal discussion and to raise public awareness on the topic of youth quotas, whilst providing the discussion with a scientific basis. …”
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Wildfire indicators modeling for reserved forest of Vellore district (Tamil Nadu, India) by Yara EzAl Deen Sultan, Kanni Raj Arumugam Pillai, Archana Sharma

“…This forest is primarily found between latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates in the calm taluks of Gudiyatham, Tirupattur, and Vellore—the Vellore Reserve Forest Report 2023 highlights this ecological diversity. Geographic information systems (GIS) based analysis of forest fire was done using normalized difference vegetation index, normalized difference moisture index, fuel danger index (human) activity danger index, weather danger index, topographic danger index, normalized burn ratio index, and differenced Normalized Burn Ratio. …”
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