Investigation of Riverbank Peat Erosion in a small Alpine catchment by Multi-Temporal Point Cloud Change Analysis and Time Series Clustering by J. Wang, R. Eskandari, C. Lin, J. Mészáros, L. Obrecht, E. Rowe, J. Salzinger, M. Rutzinger, A. Mayr

“…Moreover, the relationship between peatland erosion and main channel migration is investigated based on a set of surface elevation transects and multi-temporal mapping of the main channels. Overall, these methods provided detailed insights into the dynamics and functioning of local geomorphological processes, such as lateral undercutting with subsequent toppling and sliding of the peat bank.…”
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Modelling the Trend of Zagros Forest Degradation using Logistic Regression (Case study: Chardavol Forest of Ilam province) by Ali Mahdavi, Somayeh Rangin, Hossein Mehdizadeh, Vahid Mirzaei Zadeh

“…In addition, the results of modelling showed that aspect variable with the highest coefficient (0.7267) is probably the most biophysical factor affecting on deforestation in the study area. …”
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A Study on the Yield Stability of Oilseed Sunflower Genotypes under Drought Stress by Nasrin Akbari, Reza Darvishzadeh

“…Extended Abstract Background: The process of selecting and introducing compatible genotypes with high yield potential requires evaluation in different years and places. …”
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Harnessing the diversity of a lettuce wild relative to identify anthocyanin-related genes transcriptionally responsive to drought stress by Inés Medina-Lozano, Inés Medina-Lozano, Jérôme Grimplet, Jérôme Grimplet, Aurora Díaz, Aurora Díaz

“…RNA-seq revealed more differentially expressed genes (DEGs), especially upregulated, in the wild species, in which the most abundant and significant GO terms were involved in regulatory processes (including response to water). …”
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EfficientNet-B0 outperforms other CNNs in image-based five-class embryo grading: a comparative analysis by Vincent Jaehyun Shim, Hosup Shim, Sangho Roh

“…Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping was used to interpret the models’ decision-making processes, revealing that the most successful models predominantly focused on the inner cell mass, a critical determinant of embryo quality. …”
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Their voices matter: student and professional perspectives on overcoming school attendance problems in the context of social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties by Chiara Enderle, Chiara Enderle, Louisa Kotschy, Heinrich Ricking, Susanne Kreitz-Sandberg

“…Qualitative content analysis was used to identify key support strategies and elements, which were then mapped across the levels of the Multi-Dimensional Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MD-MTSS) framework. …”
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Building and Visualising Ordinations of Shape Data in R With Morphospace by Pablo S. Milla Carmona, Oscar E. R. Lehmann, William J. Deakin, Eduardo M. Soto, Ignacio M. Soto

“…While this is routinely used to visualise the main patterns of morphometric data, the lack of a unified approach curbs researchers' ability to make the most of available ordination and visualisation methods. …”
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Integrated Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis of <i>Nitraria</i> Berries Indicate the Role of Flavonoids in Adaptation to High Altitude by Qing Zhao, Jie Zhang, Yanhong Li, Zufan Yang, Qian Wang, Qiangqiang Jia

“…<b>Results:</b> As a result, the biosynthesis of flavonoids is the most significant metabolic pathway in the process of adaptation to high altitude, and 5 Cyanidins, 1 Pelargonidin, 3 Petunidins, 1 Peonidin, and 4 Delphinidins are highly accumulated in high–altitude <i>Nitraria</i>. …”
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Phenome-wide association study and functional annotation of hemoglobin A1c-associated variants in African populations. by Chisom Soremekun, Oyesola Ojewunmi, Amarachukwu Nwagbata, Homa Bazireh, Sapna Sharma, Daudi Jjingo, David Patrick Kateete, Oyekanmi Nash, Harald Grallert, Chiara Batini, Annette Peters, Segun Fatumo

“…Despite African populations being the most genetically diverse and unique for fine-mapping, there is a paucity of data on the genetic drivers of HbA1c in African individuals. …”
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Hydrogeomorphological dynamics and erosion of the soft coasts in tropical Africa, the case study of the Wouri estuary, Cameroon by Philippes Mbevo Fendoung, Aurélia Hubert-Ferrari

“…Abstract Coastal erosion poses a significant challenge along Africa’s Atlantic coast, with flooding ranking as the second most pressing threat after erosion. This issue is particularly acute in Cameroon, especially along the Kribian coast and the Wouri estuary, where Cape Cameroon is undergoing severe erosional processes. …”
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Decontamination of crystal violet using nanocomposite adsorbent based on pine cone biochar modified with CoFe2O4/Mn-Fe LDH by Seyed Jamaleddin Peighambardoust, Shima Abdollahian Aghbolagh, Rauf Foroutan, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust

“…Isotherm studies revealed that the Langmuir model provided the best fit for the experimental data, suggesting a monolayer adsorption process on homogeneous surfaces. Kinetic studies indicated that the pseudo-second-order model was the most appropriate, highlighting the importance of chemical interactions in the adsorption process. …”
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Explaining the Comprehensive Human-To-Human Marketig System in the Health Tourism Industry by Ali Pourang, Meysam Shirkhodaie, Mahmood Yahyazadeh far, Mohsen Alizadeh San, Masoomeh Tavangar

“…Abstract One of the most important concerns of the trustees of any tourist destination is to create a coherent identity that is proportionate to the existing capacities and convey it to international tourists. …”
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Home-based nurturing care practices for children under five with low socioeconomic position in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. by Adrianne Katrina Nelson, Laura Sánchez-Vincitore, Melanie Patricia Frias, Michelle Marie Susana, Carl Kendall, Katherine Theall, Martha Vibbert, Heidi Luft, Arachu Castro

“…<h4>Background</h4>In the Dominican Republic about 14.5% of children do not reach their full potential by age five, with children of low socioeconomic position most affected. The Nurturing Care Framework is an evidence-informed actionable framework to help children thrive, but we must first understand cultural contexts and childrearing practices that contribute to delay. …”
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Large-scale Commercial Agricultural Investment: Implications for Land Use/Land Cover Dynamics in Guba District, Northwest Ethiopia by Temesegen Disassa Marru, Tebarek Lika Megento, Amsalu Bedemo Beyene

“…It is recommended that in the process of LSCAI, land identification and transfer to developers should be done in consultation with local communities, and the policy direction on natural resource utilization should be revisited to ensure the most sustainable use of land resources. …”
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Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways Approach to Manage Climate and Land Use Change‐Induced Urban Flood Damages by Arash Majidi, Seyed Abbas Hosseini

“…These approaches incorporate climate, land use, hydrological, hydraulic, and damage models, complemented by an adaptation pathways map and recommendations for the most effective strategies, conducted in a flood‐prone urban area. …”
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Spatiotemporal relationship between air pollution and upper respiratory tract infection cases among children under five: a case study of Nakuru County, Kenya (2020–2022) by John Kapoi Kipterer, Alieu Sowe, Mark K. Boitt, Charles N. Mundia

“…Data from health facilities were mapped in ArcGIS, and pollutant data was processed using Google Earth Engine. …”
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Healthcare workers’ perceptions of patient safety culture in emergency departments: a scoping review by Min Ji Kim, Ming Wei Jeffrey Woo

“…Objective This review aimed to map the concept of patient safety culture in emergency departments (EDs), describe the availability of evidence related to patient safety culture as assessed by healthcare workers, identify the key focus areas of existing studies and pinpoint gaps in the current literature.Design A scoping review followed a comprehensive methodological process that included five steps based on the framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley and updated by Peters et al.Eligibility criteria Studies encompassing original research and all pertinent published and grey literature within the last 15 years (2010–2024) that aligned with the population (healthcare workers), concept (patient safety culture) and context (emergency department) framework for this study were included.Data sources PubMed, CINAHL (EBSCOhost), WOS, Embase, MEDLINE (Ovid), and KISS databases were searched for original studies published between 2010 and 2024 that aligned with the topic of this study.Data extraction and synthesis Two researchers independently extracted data from 28 eligible articles using a predetermined data extraction tool. …”
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Evaluation of Topographic Effect Parameterizations in Weather Research and Forecasting Model over Complex Mountainous Terrain in Wildfire-Prone Regions by Yong Han Jo, Seung Hee Kim, Yun Gon Lee, Chang Ki Kim, Jinkyu Hong, Junhong Lee, Keunchang Jang

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Spatial Interpolation Methods of Temperature Data Based on Geographic Information System—Taking Jiangxi Province as an Example by Zihao Feng, Runjie Wang, Xianglei Liu, Ming Huang, Liang Huo

“…Temperature is one of the most important indicators for climate comfort studies. …”
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Normal faults geometry and slip tendency in the outer-rise of the Japan Trench by Yue Sun, Ayumu Miyakawa, Koichiro Obana, Ehsan Jamali Hondori, Jin-Oh Park

“…However, it is still unclear which faults are most likely to cause a major outer-rise earthquake. …”
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