Urban Economic Structures as Multidimensional Networks: A Complex Systems Framework for Analyzing Economic Development Trajectories by Shade T. Shutters

“…More broadly, this framework might be applied to the study of structural change in other complex adaptive systems from human institutions to ecosystems.…”
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COVID-19 as a Catalyst of Food Security Crisis. Whether the Existing System of Agriculture Can Remain the Same by Oleksandra Ovchynnykova

“…It is possible to overcome such social problems as hunger, poverty, climate and ecology problems caused by the increase in the temperature on the planet's surface, ocean pollution, and soil degradation only through adaptation and achieving synergy between the planet’s ecosystems. Agriculture as a main factor of food security should be transformed through implementing principles of climate-optimized agriculture and blue economy (use of ocean resources) as a source of “blue food” to achieve food sustainability.…”
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Integrated Identification and Efficient Use of Biodiversity in Mountainous Regions by Mehdiyeva A. M., Mahmudova Z. A., Rustamova D. F., Mansurova D., Juraeva G.

“…Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the biodiversity of deforested mountainous regions substantiates the need to ensure the protection of these unique ecosystems. The issue of determining the direction of the integrated use of geothermal resources is studied not only by its structure and characteristics, but also by the level of development of complex technological processes for the extraction and processing of hydromineral raw materials and the technology of thermal energy processes. …”
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Survey of Artificial Intelligence Model Marketplace by Mian Qian, Abubakar Ahmad Musa, Milon Biswas, Yifan Guo, Weixian Liao, Wei Yu

“…This detailed analysis is intended for an audience with a foundational understanding of AI systems, marketplaces, and their operational ecosystems. The findings aim to inform stakeholders about the pressing need for innovation and customization in AI marketplaces while emphasizing the importance of balancing efficiency, security, and trust. …”
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Pseudogymnoascus destructans environmental reservoir decreases 11 years after an outbreak of white‐nose syndrome by Karen J. Vanderwolf, Donald F. McAlpine, Caleb C. Ryan, Hugh G. Broders

“…Since attempts to reduce environmental reservoirs have a high likelihood of negative nontarget effects on hibernacula ecosystems, and a low likelihood of completely eradicating Pd, actions to reduce environmental reservoirs in hibernacula should consider deprioritizing sites where Pd has been present >10 years. …”
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How does playfulness (re)frame the world? Evidence for selective cognitive and behavioral redirecting in times of adversity by Xiangyou Shen, Zoe Crawley

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Utilizing GIS, remote sensing, and AHP-multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal landfill site selection in Kenitra Province, Morocco: a step towards sustainable development goa... by Adil Moumane, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi

“…Establishing these sites as centralized landfills for multiple municipalities aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 6, 14, 15, and 17, promoting public health, preventing water pollution, protecting ecosystems, and fostering partnerships for sustainable waste management. …”
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Integrated strategies for effective remediation of chromium-contaminated soils: Advancements, challenges, and sustainability implications by Yingying Xing, Yu Zheng, Xiukang Wang

“…Soil chromium contamination represents a significant global environmental challenge, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems. The toxicity of hexavalent chromium, in particular, underscores the need for effective remediation strategies to mitigate its harmful effects. …”
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Navigating uncertainty in environmental DNA detection of a nuisance marine macroalga. by Patrick K Nichols, Kaʻuaʻoa M S Fraiola, Alison R Sherwood, Brian B Hauk, Keolohilani H Lopes, Colt A Davis, James T Fumo, Chelsie W W Counsell, Taylor M Williams, Heather L Spalding, Peter B Marko

“…Early detection of nuisance species is crucial for managing threatened ecosystems and preventing widespread establishment. …”
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Public-Private Partnership: High-Impact Alliance for Sustainability Targets by Y. I. Vaslavskiy

“…On the other hand, companies that have suffered the most from sanctions against Russia have leading-edge practices in organizing and participating in technological platforms and corporate ecosystems using B2C and B2B strategies. Therefore, a qualitative change in the economy to resolve the societal crisis is a universal challenge, and Russia is not the only country facing it.In this light, the transformation of the static economic system into a dynamic one moves up the agenda. …”
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ALKALOHALOPHILIC BACTERIA OF THE FAMILY BACILLACEAE IN THE LAKES OF THE BADAIN JARAN DESERT (CHINA) by E. B. Erdyneeva, A. A. Radnagurueva, N. L. Belkova, Z. B. Namsaraev, E. V. Lavrentieva

“…The results obtained broaden the notion of the diversity and ecological significance of bacteria in the extreme natural ecosystems of the Badain Jaran desert. The isolated strains are of interest for biotechnology as producers of enzymes resistant to high pH and mineralization.…”
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Detection of Burned Areas by Remote Sensing Techniques: İzmir Seferihisar Forest fire case study by Aslı Sabuncu, Haluk Özener

“…Forest fires not only affect ecosystems negatively, but also cause serious problems in economic and social life. …”
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Valorization of various sources of rabbit manure in agro-piscicultural system in Benin (West Africa): dynamics and effect of mineralization upon quality of fresh water by Richard Adande, Hervé Kouessivi Janvier Bokossa, Mouhamadou Nourou Dine Liady, Emile Didier Fiogbé

“…Abstract Purpose Rising demand of fish generates various pressures on aquatic ecosystems, causing its deterioration and the loss of its biodiversity. …”
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Azolla Plant Production and Their Potential Applications by Gamachis Korsa, Digafe Alemu, Abate Ayele

“…In the modern world, lifestyle changes, the nature of work, and food habits increase the incidence of serious diseases in animals, and human activity influences the environment, such as the use of chemical fertilizers for agriculture, large terrestrial ecosystems all over the biosphere, such as deforestation of plants, which could not sink from atmospheric CO2, and the production of fuels for energy, which would increase the need for fossil fuels but would also deliver low energy fuels at a high energy cost. …”
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Seeing the Sound: Multilingual Lip Sync for Real-Time Face-to-Face Translation by Amirkia Rafiei Oskooei, Mehmet S. Aktaş, Mustafa Keleş

“…This transformative framework is primed for deployment in immersive environments such as VR/AR, Metaverse ecosystems, and advanced video conferencing platforms. …”
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Biodiversity Change in Cultural Landscapes—The Rural Hotspot Hypothesis by Carsten Neumann, Robert Behling, Gabriele Weiss

“…ABSTRACT A dramatic decrease of biodiversity is currently questioning human‐environment interactions that have shaped ecosystems over thousands of years. In old cultural landscapes of Central and East European (CEE) countries, a vast species decline has been reported for various taxa although intensive land cultivation has been reduced in favor of agroecological transformation, nature conservation and sustainable land management in the past 30 years. …”
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Chromosome‐scale genome assembly of Poa trivialis and population genomics reveal widespread gene flow in a cool‐season grass seed production system by Caio A. C. G. Brunharo, Christopher W. Benson, David R. Huff, Jesse R. Lasky

“…These resources should also be beneficial for turfgrass breeders seeking to improve desirable traits of commercial P. trivialis varieties and help to guide breeding efforts in other crops to enhance the resiliency of agricultural ecosystems under climate change. Significance Statement: The chromosome‐scale assembly of Poa trivialis and population genomic analyses provide crucial insights into the gene flow of weedy populations in agricultural systems and contribute a valuable genomic resource for the plant science community.…”
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Thinning enhances whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) growth and resin duct defenses by Nickolas E. Kichas, Erin K. Shanahan, Sharon M. Hood

“…Abstract Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is an important component of high‐elevation ecosystems throughout the northern Rocky Mountains; however, the species was recently listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act due to widespread mortality throughout its native range. …”
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Agrolandscapes and their role in ensuring environmental safety by Larysa Piskunova, Tetiana Zubok, Alla Klepko, Kateryna Кarabach, Alina Kudryavytska

“…The developed theoretical model revealed that the most sustainable agrolandscapes are those where natural ecosystems are harmoniously combined with agricultural land. …”
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Understanding Groundwater Resource Vulnerability at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, Using Applied Geophysics at the Rubys Inn Thrust Fault by Trevor H. Schlossnagle, Kayla D. Smith, Tyler C. Gilkerson

“…This fault lies between commonly targeted aquifers in Emery Valley and groundwater flow systems of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, which support springs and dependent ecosystems. Fault zone geometry and internal structure are complex, resulting in a heterogeneous permeability distribution that affects groundwater flow. …”
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