Reducing the risk of introducing or spreading nonindigenous plants, animals, and microorganisms through science and engineering fair projects by Charles Jacoby

“… Circular 1499, an 11-page circular by Charles Jacoby, describes the risk that scientific study of organisms in biological or ecological sciences may lead to introduction of non-indigenous organisms outside their native or existing ranges, and encourages participants in science and engineering fair projects to explicitly manage this risk. …”
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Pipevine Swallowtail, Blue Swallowtail Battus philenor (Linnaeus 1771) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae: Troidini) by Donald W. Hall

“…The article also discusses the butterfly’s mimicry, pollination biology, and the ecological significance of its interactions with host plants and predators. …”
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People’s Network for Land and Liberation (Commentary) by Melanie E. L. Bush

“…In the context of end-stage capitalism, with intensifying global, economic, ecological, political and social crises this article discusses a formation in the United States that seeks to resist this trend, and imagine and build the new world centred on cooperative, regenerative and balanced systems. …”
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The Structure and Composition of Tampa’s Urban Forest by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Northrop, presents the information gained about the distribution of vegetation and variety of species in Tampa’s urban forest from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa. …”
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The global research trends and hotspots on phthalate esters (PAEs): A comprehensive visualization and bibliometric analysis (2000-2023) by Yajun Hong, Sizhe Zhang, Zhenfei Yan, Saraschandra Naraginti, Meiqing Zhu, Dayong Xu

“…PAEs present significant risks to human health and ecological systems, necessitating serious attention. …”
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Conceiving an unfenced urban ecosanctuary at Mātai Moana through environmental stewardship: opportunities from Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa New Zealand by Carles Martinez-Almoyna, Shanika Tuinder

“…The applied methodology showcases how collaborative landscape design can maximize the ecological impact of restoration projects while facilitating community engagement with biodiversity. …”
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The unseen perils of oral-care products generated micro/nanoplastics on human health by Utsa Saha, Snehasmita Jena, Faizan Zarreen Simnani, Dibyangshee Singh, Anmol Choudhury, Shaikh Sheeran Naser, Sudakshya S. Lenka, Apoorv Kirti, Aditya Nandi, Adrija Sinha, Swadheena Patro, Małgorzata Kujawska, Mrutyunjay Suar, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik, Aishee Ghosh, Suresh K. Verma

“…The gut epithelium absorbs some particles, while others are excreted, entering ecosystems, accumulating through the food chain, and causing ecological damage. Although analytical techniques have advanced in detecting MPs/NPs in oral care products, more robust methods are needed to understand their release mechanisms. …”
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Basic Principles of Landscape Design by Gail Hansen

“…Circular 536, a 12-page illustrated circular by Gail Hansen, explains the design process that landscape designers use, that systematically considers all aspects of the land, the environment, the growing plants, and the needs of the user to ensure a visually pleasing, functional, and ecologically healthy design. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2010. …”
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Classical Biological Control of Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) in Florida by J.P. Cuda, D.H. Habeck, W.A. Overholt, J.C. Medal, J.H. Pedrosa-Macedo, M. Vitorino

“…It highlights the tree’s aggressive spread, ecological impact, and the limitations of conventional control methods. …”
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Wright’s Nutrush: An Invader of Seasonal Wetlands in Florida by Colette C. Jacono, Kenneth A. Langeland, Jeffrey Hutchinson

“…This revised 9-page fact sheet describes its distribution, history and impacts, ecological overview, integrated management and identification. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Approaches for Forecasting and Predicting Air Pollution: A Systematic Review by Anass Houdou, Imad El Badisy, Kenza Khomsi, Sammila Andrade Abdala, Fayez Abdulla, Houda Najmi, Majdouline Obtel, Lahcen Belyamani, Azeddine Ibrahimi, Mohamed Khalis

“…The included studies were assessed for quality based on an ecological checklist for maximizing reproducibility of ecological niche models. …”
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Predicting roadkill: a regional-scale model for the Northern Tamandua integrating environmental and road characteristics by Silvio Boyat, Esmeralda Arévalo-Huezo

“…It has been shown that roadkill does not randomly occur across space and is distributed depending on environmental and ecological factors, such as habitat suitability and landscape connectivity of the interest species. …”
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Water Quality Notes: Dissolved Oxygen by P. Chris Wilson

“…Chris Wilson, provides an overview of dissolved oxygen (DO) from a chemical, physical, and ecological perspective and summarizes common analytical methods for measuring DO, state regulations, and management options. …”
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Important Species in Tampa's Urban Forest by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Northrop, presents the information gained about tree species results from an urban ecological assessment conducted in the city of Tampa, including native vs. non-native and invasive tree species, palms and palm diseases, and mangrove forests. …”
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Crapemyrtle Aphid, Sarucallis kahawaluokalani (Kirkaldy) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) by John Herbert, Russ F. Mizell, III

“…Mizell, III, describes synonymy, distribution, description, biology, damage, management and ecological interactions of this pest of crapemyrtles. …”
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Aquatic Toxicology Notes: Diquat by P. Chris Wilson, Jun Wu

“…This 7-page fact sheet introduces users of diquat to the physical, chemical, environmental, and ecological properties of this herbicidal active ingredient relative to the aquatic environment. …”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…[Objective] As a typical mode of gravity erosion in the Pisha sandstone area, debris sliding has become a significant source of coarse sand material within gullies, seriously threatening the ecological security of the basin. Clarifying the erosion mechanisms in this region is of great importance for the ecological protection and high-quality development strategy of the Yellow River Basin. …”
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Introduction to Organic Crop Production by Danielle D. Treadwell

“… Organic farming can generally be described as a method of production that utilizes non-synthetic inputs and emphasizes biological and ecological process to improve soil quality, manage soil fertility, and optimize pest management. …”
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Land Use in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, Gene Boles, Terri Mashour

“…Monroe, Gene Boles, and Terri Mashour, outlines the ecological, social, and economic effects of urban sprawl and describes the guiding principles of smart growth and how it can help address these issues. …”
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Asini Corii Colla (Ejiao) as a health-care food and traditional Chinese medicine: A review of its chemical composition, pharmacological activity, quality control, modern applicatio... by Xiao-jun Yu, Ling-mei Kong, Bin Wang, Chang-qi Zhai, Yong-zhen Lao, Long-jian Zhang, Yan Gao, Bo-Nian Zhao

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