Wind energy characterization using multifractal formalism at two different altitudes in a tropical country - Samuel Ogunjo (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2025)

An unnatural disaster—the 2021–2024 landslide at Nordic Waste, Denmark - Kristian Svennevig; Marie Keiding; Samuel Paul Jackson; François Noël (Landslides, 2025)
The 2021–2024 Nordic Waste Landslide, located near the village of Ølst in East Jutland, Denmark, was a significant geohazard event, occurring within a former clay pit that had been repurposed as a landfill for polluted soil. This study provides a first analysis of the landslide’s development, characteristics, and causative factors. The slow-to-moderate-moving landslide gained public attention in December 2023 when it protruded beyond the landfill area, threatening to reach Ølst and dispense pollutants to large downstream watercourses. We analyzed the landslide’s evolution and causative factors utilizing aerial imagery, digital elevation models (DEMs), satellite data, and field observation. The landslide’s evolution can be categorized into two distinct phases driven by two modes of soil deposition. In Phase 1, spanning 2021 to spring 2023, the landslide developed due to gradual vertical soil aggradation on the gently sloping surface of the former clay pit. In Phase 2, from spring 2023 to January 2024, the landslide developed rapidly due to substantial soil dumping on the western slope of the clay pit, forming two earthflows that moved east, forcing acceleration in most of the Phase 1 landslide. The Phase 2 landslide encompassed approximately 1.2 million cubic meters of soil, accounting for over half of the total soil deposited at Nordic Waste between 2015 and 2023. After the practice of dumping soil at the edge of the clay pit ended the landslide slowed down, eventually stopping by late January 2024. This was while the water table was at a record high and still increasing, pointing to soil deposition, and not elevated water table, as the main preconditioning factor. Runout modelling indicated the landslide was best replicated using a Voellmy friction angle of atan(μ) = 2.9°. However, even in a worst-case modelling scenario, assuming an unrealistically low atan(μ) of 1.7°, the landslide did not reach inhabited areas in Ølst. From a landslide point of view, our findings emphasize the need for land-use planning and regulatory frameworks of landfills to take slope instability into account. Furthermore, they highlight the need for increased public awareness, and for educating decision-makers and oversight authorities into the risks associated with landslides.

Delignification of Rosa hybrida cv. Rose Sherbet Seed Pericarp Using Deep Eutectic Solvents for Improved Seed Quality Parameters - Debshikha Dutta Roy; S. P. Jeevan Kumar; Ganesh B. Kadam; D. V. S. Raju; Uday Bhaskar Kethineni; K. V. Prasad; Samuel Jacob (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2025)

Higher plasma levels of endocannabinoids and analogues are correlated with a worse cardiometabolic profile in middle-aged adults - Carmen Rodríguez-García; Francisco J. Osuna-Prieto; Isabelle Kohler; Joaquin Sanchez-Gomez; Samuel Ruiz-Campos; Manuel J. Castillo; Francisco J. Amaro-Gahete; Borja Martínez-Tellez; Lucas Jurado-Fasoli (Journal of Physiology and Biochemistry, 2025)

Moisture Content Prediction Model for Pharmaceutical Granules Using Machine Learning Techniques - Haftom Kahsay Tekie; Tibebe Beshah; Fisha Haileslassie; Samuel Tesfay (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2025)

Does participation in on-farm demonstrations improve aspirations formation and food security? Evidence from Ghana - Edward Martey; John K. M. Kuwornu; Prince M. Etwire; Emmanuel K. Apiors; Samuel Kwabena Chaa Kyire; Patrick Maanikuu Muotono Izideen; Francis H. Kemeze (Food Security, 2025)

Fuzzy logic modelling of the pollution pattern of potentially toxic elements and naturally occurring radionuclide materials in quarry sites in Ogun State, Nigeria - David O. Jegede; T. Adeniyi Afolabi; Foluso O. Agunbiade; Olatunde S. Oladeji; Muideen R. Gbadamosi; Samuel O. Sojinu; Oluseyi Z. Ojekunle; Pakorn Varanusupakul (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2025)
The accumulation pattern of some inorganic pollutants in quarry sites around Ogun State was modeled using a Fuzzy comprehensive assessment (FCA). Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and naturally occurring radionuclides materials (NORMs) were assessed from soil samples collected from ten quarry sites in three districts (Odeda, Ajebo, and Ijebu Ode) in Ogun State. Three (3) NORMs ( 40 K, 238 U, and 232 Th) were assessed using gamma spectrometer with a NaI detector while ten (10) PTEs (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were determined by digestion method using Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrophotometer. The FCA was used to evaluate soil contamination, and SPSS version 21.0 was used for statistical analysis. Concentration range of PTEs(mg/kg) and NORMs(Bq/kg) in all the site are: As (5.62 ± 0.85 – 15.93 ± 2.40), Cd (BDL—1.26 ± 0.60), Co (5.56 ± 1.34 – 27.25 ± 1.14), Cr (18.68 ± 1.54 -61.43 ± 6.33), Cu (12.40 ± 1.31—82.43 ± 7.94), Fe (15,035.00 ± 81.12 – 36,520.00 ± 292.20), Mn (168.97 ± 5.93 – 353.30 ± 20.84), Ni (5.63 ± 1.99- 25.54 ± 2.50),),Pb (4.44 ± 0.8 – 17.87 ± 2.80) and Zn (42.97 ± 413 – 147.00 ± 7.50); 40 K (76.78 ± 44.76—2647.88 ± 179.44), 238 U (3.24 ± 1.82—55.42 ± 24.88),and 232 Th (5.24 ± 3.90—244.36 ± 89.84). The results were modeled into a membership function matrix of three pollution classes. The FCA of NORMs revealed that 30, 10, and 60% of the sites were pristine, moderately polluted, and heavily polluted. In comparison, the FCA of PTEs confirmed 100% of the sites to be heavily polluted due to the accumulative effect of the PTEs. A high percentage of membership in the extremely impacted class is linked to a high concentration of Fe in all the sites due to the soil's geological structure and natural activities. At the same time, 40 K and 238 U have high-impact membership in all the quarry sites. Based on the findings, there is a need for stringent pollution control measures, targeted monitoring of PTEs and NORMs and the development of region-specific environmental regulations to protect both public health and ecosystems.

Ionic liquids as stabilisers of therapeutic protein formulations: a review of insulin and monoclonal antibodies - Samuel Tien; Veysel Kayser (Biophysical Reviews, 2025)
Therapeutic proteins such as insulin and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have become an essential part of the modern healthcare system and play a crucial role in the treatment of various diseases including cancer and autoimmune disorders. However, their long-term stability is a significant concern, affecting efficacy, shelf-life, and safety. Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as promising additives to enhance protein stability and address the aforementioned issues. Indeed, recent studies indicate that biocompatible ILs, particularly choline-based ILs, have significant potential to improve stability while preserving proteins’ functionality. For instance, choline valinate has been shown to increase the melting temperature of insulin by almost 13 °C (Judy and Kishore Biochimie 207:20-32, 2023), while choline dihydrogen phosphate has increased the melting temperature of trastuzumab by over 21 °C (Reslan et al. Chem Commun 54:10622-10625, 2018). However, it is worth noting that the use of some ILs introduces a complex trade-off: while they can increase thermal stability, they may also promote protein unfolding, thereby reducing conformational stability. Moreover, selecting the most suitable IL and its optimal concentration is challenging, as different protein formulations may exhibit varying effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on ILs as stabilisers for insulin and mAbs, documenting specific IL-protein combinations and conditions to identify potential future stabilising agents for biologics in general.

Co-exposure to Aluminium and Cadmium Mediates Postpartum Maternal Variation in Brain Architecture and Behaviour of Mice; Involvement of Oxido-nitrergic and Cholinergic Mechanisms - Patrick Chukwuyenum Ichipi-Ifukor; Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba; Fidelis Ifeakachuku Achuba (Biological Trace Element Research, 2025)

Prioritization of erosion prone sub-watersheds using morphometric analysis and RUSLE-based approaches: A case of Hare Watershed, Abaya Chamo Sub-basin, Ethiopia - Tegegn Takele Mana; Samuel Dagalo Hatiye (Journal of Mountain Science, 2025)

Exhumation and Preservation of the Yangchuling Porphyry W-Mo Deposit in the Jiangnan Tungsten Ore Belt, South China: Insights from (U-Th)/He and Fission Track Dating - Yue Sun; Ying Wang; Jianzhang Pang; Samuel C. Boone; Minting Wu; Chongjian Shao; Wei Liu (Journal of Earth Science, 2025)

Navigating the Mining Industry Challenges: An Introduction to the CERA 4in1 Standards - Thania Nowaz; Paulina Fernandez; Lukas Foerster; Michael Tost; Daniel Monfort Climent; Samuel Olmos Betin; Frank Melcher (BHM Berg- und Hüttenmännische Monatshefte, 2025)
The mining industry faces significant challenges, including sustainability, environmental impact, and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. These challenges are compounded by the global demand for responsible sourcing and traceability across complex supply chains. The CERA 4in1 standard emerges as an innovative certification framework, addressing these issues by integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria throughout the mining lifecycle, from exploration to final product delivery. This comprehensive system combines advanced technologies, such as material fingerprinting and blockchain-based traceability, to ensure transparency, compliance, and stakeholder trust. The modular design of the CERA 4in1 standard aligns with international regulations, providing a structured pathway for organizations to improve operations while meeting regulatory and market demands. This contribution outlines the structure and development of the CERA 4in1 system, emphasizing its potential to foster sustainability, operational transparency, and robust certification processes across the mining sector. The anticipated completion of this standard by 2025 represents a critical milestone in advancing responsible practices and enhancing global supply chain integrity.

The introduction of the SARS-CoV-2 BA.4 lineage into Pakistan - Zaira Rehman; Katherine Edington; Zunera Jamal; Angelika Kritz-Wilson; Gytis Dudas; Samuel Sims; Richard Myers; Babak Afrough; Leena Inamdar; Syed Adnan Haider; Aamer Ikram; Muhammad Salman; et al. (Archives of Virology, 2025)

Compositions of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata Linnaeus, 1758) from different culture systems - Gülgün F. Ünal-Şengör; Mustafa Yildiz; Ömer Metin; Samuel Ofori-Mensah; Zafer Ceylan (Aquaculture International, 2025)
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of seasons (summer and winter) on the proximate, amino acid and fatty acid compositions of gilthead sea bream fish fed with commercial diets in sea cages and earthen ponds in the Aegean Sea in Türkiye. In general, the nutrient composition of the diets met the nutritional needs of the fish. Proximate analysis of fish fillets revealed that fish reared in earthen ponds had the lowest moisture and highest lipid content in the winter season (p 0.05). Growing gilthead sea bream in marine cages produced fillets with high contents of the essential fatty acids (EFA) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20:5n-3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3). On the other hand, the 18:1n-9 and 18:3n-3 contents of fish reared in earthen ponds increased by 25.64 and 18.80% respectively, compared to those in marine cages. Fillet content of total n-3 fatty acid were comparatively higher (p

Respiration-Induced Organ Motion Compensation: A Review - Samuel Wilcox; Zhefeng Huang; Jay Shah; Xiaofeng Yang; Yue Chen (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2025)

The Relationship Between Respiration Rate and Quality Parameters of Russet Potatoes During Long-Term Storage - Vanessa Maria Dantas Pedrosa; Maiqui Izidoro; Samuel Paythosh; Robert S. Dungan; Nora Olsen; Rhett Spear; Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixeira (American Journal of Potato Research, 2025)
Understanding the storage requirements of emerging potato cultivars is paramount for effective storage management. Thus, the objective of this study was to quantify the respiration rates of the standard Russet Burbank, and the new cultivars Ivory Russet, Dakota Russet, and Rainier Russet potatoes to understand the relationship between respiration rate and quality parameters during storage. Tubers were cured at 12.8 °C and 95% relative humidity (RH) for 14 days before gradually transitioning to 5.5, 7.2, or 8.9 °C (95% RH). Lower respiration rates were observed at 5.5 °C, with comparable rates at 7.2–8.9 °C. Dakota Russet had lower respiration rates (0.95 mg CO 2 kg −1 h −1 ) while Rainier Russet the highest (1.29 mg CO 2 kg −1 h −1 ). Sucrose content was negatively affected by respiration of Ivory Russet, Rainier Russet, and Russet Burbank, glucose content was affected by all cultivars, though. Fry color (Photovolt reflectance) was positively correlated to the respiration rates of all cultivars. The respiration rates had low correlations with all quality parameters.

Agroforestry across the United States: Results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture - Todd Kellerman; Samuel Feibel; Matthew M. Smith; Gary Bentrup; Mark Batcheler; Katherine MacFarland (Agroforestry Systems, 2025)
Agroforestry offers producers climate mitigation and adaptation benefits and the opportunity to diversify income and enhance ecosystem services . Though these benefits are well-researched, few studies document agroforestry implementation through time in the United States using consistent national data sources. To fill this knowledge gap, we investigated changes in the number of farm operations with agroforestry across the United States using data from the 2017 and 2022 United States Census of Agriculture. Through this analysis, we showed that the number of farm operations with agroforestry increased by 6% nationally between 2017 (30,853) and 2022 (32,717). States with the highest percent of total farms reporting at least one type of agroforestry were Vermont (7.8%), Maine (6.0%), and New Hampshire (5.6%), while states with the lowest percent were Arizona (0.3%), Utah (0.4%), and North Dakota (0.4%). States on the eastern half of the country tended to see increases in the number of farm operations with agroforestry between census years, while states on the western half of the country saw the largest decreases. Reasons for these changes are complex and require additional analysis. Additionally, we identified potential factors that may decrease the accuracy of agroforestry census data, along with recommendations on how to improve overall data quality going forward. We outlined how national agroforestry census data can inform decision-making related to farm policies, funding, programs, research, and extension delivery. With an online supplement, we also provided detailed maps of the extent of agroforestry in all 50 states.

Assessment of Historical and Future Mean and Extreme Precipitation Over Sub‐Saharan Africa Using NEX ‐ GDDP ‐ CMIP6 : Part I—Evaluation of Historical Simulation - Sydney Samuel; Gizaw Mengistu Tsidu; Alessandro Dosio; Kgakgamatso Mphale (International Journal of Climatology, 2025)
This study assesses the performance of 28 NASA Earth Exchange Global Daily Downscaled Climate Projections (NEX‐GDDP‐CMIP6) models and their multi‐model ensemble (MME) in simulating mean and extreme precipitation across sub‐Saharan Africa from 1985 to 2014. The Multi‐Source Weighted‐Ensemble Precipitation (MSWEP) and Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station Data (CHIRPS) are used as reference datasets. Various statistical metrics such as the mean bias (MB), spatial correlation coefficients (SCCs), Taylor skill scores (TSS) and comprehensive ranking index (CRI) are employed to evaluate the performance of NEX‐GDDP‐CMIP6 models at both annual and seasonal scales. Results show that the NEX‐GDDP‐CMIP6 can reproduce the observed annual precipitation cycle in all the subregions, with the model spread within observational uncertainties. The MME also successfully reproduces the spatial distribution of mean precipitation, achieving SCCs and TSSs greater than 0.8 across all subregions. The biases in mean precipitation are consistent across different reference datasets. However, most of the NEX‐GDDP‐CMIP6 models show trends of mean precipitation opposite to observations. While the MME can generally reproduce the spatial distribution of extreme precipitation, its performance varies with the reference dataset, particularly for the number of rainy days (RR1) and maximum consecutive dry days (CDD). TSS values for extreme precipitation indices differ significantly by region, reference data and index, with the lowest values over South Central Africa and the highest over West Southern Africa. The CRI indicates that no single model consistently outperforms others across all subregions, even within the same region, when compared to both MSWEP and CHIRPS. These results may be helpful when using NEX‐GDDP‐CMIP6 models for future projections and impact assessment studies in sub‐Saharan Africa.

Untangling the Complexity of Climate Change Effects on Plant Reproductive Traits and Pollinators: A Systematic Global Synthesis - Silvana Martén‐Rodríguez; Edson Jacob Cristobal‐Pérez; Martín Hesajim de Santiago‐Hernández; Guillermo Huerta‐Ramos; Lucero Clemente‐Martínez; Gary Krupnick; Orley Taylor; Martha Lopezaraiza‐Mikel; Francisco Javier Balvino‐Olvera; Eugenia M. Sentíes‐Aguilar; Sergio Díaz‐Infante; Armando Aguirre Jaimes; et al. (Global Change Biology, 2025)
Climate change is expected to affect the morphological, physiological, and life‐history traits of plants and animal pollinators due to more frequent extreme heat and other altered weather patterns. This systematic literature review evaluates the effects of climate change on plant and pollinator traits on a global scale to determine how species responses vary among Earth's ecosystems, climate variables, taxonomic groups, and organismal traits. We compiled studies conducted under natural or experimental conditions (excluding agricultural species) and analyzed species response patterns for each trait (advance vs. delay or no change for phenology, decrease vs. increase or no change for other traits). Climate change has advanced plant and animal phenologies across most Earth's biomes, but evidence for temporal plant–pollinator mismatches remains limited. Flower production and plant reproductive success showed diverse responses to warming and low water availability in Alpine and Temperate ecosystems, and a trend for increased or neutral responses in Arctic and Tropical biomes. Nectar rewards mainly experienced negative effects under warming and drought across Alpine and Temperate biomes, but scent emissions increased or changed in composition. Life form (woody vs. nonwoody species) did not significantly influence trait response patterns to climate change. Pollinator fecundity, size, life‐history, developmental, and physiological traits mostly declined with warming across biomes; however, animal abundance and resource acquisition traits showed diverse responses. This review identified critical knowledge gaps that limit our understanding of the impacts of climate change, particularly in tropical/subtropical biomes and southern latitudes. It also highlights the urgent need to sample across a greater range of plant families and pollinator taxa (e.g., beetles, wasps, vertebrates). The diversity of climate change effects should be assessed in the context of other anthropogenic drivers of global change that threaten critically important pollination interactions.

Structured Demographic Buffering: A Framework to Explore the Environmental Components and Demographic Mechanisms Underlying Demographic Buffering - Samuel J. L. Gascoigne; Maja Kajin; Shripad Tuljapurkar; Gabriel Silva Santos; Aldo Compagnoni; Ulrich K. Steiner; Anna C. Vinton; Harman Jaggi; Irem Sepil; Roberto Salguero‐Gómez (Ecology Letters, 2025)
Environmental stochasticity is a key determinant of population viability. Decades of work exploring how environmental stochasticity influences population dynamics have highlighted the ability of some natural populations to limit the negative effects of environmental stochasticity, one of the strategies being demographic buffering. Whilst various methods exist to quantify demographic buffering, we still do not know which environmental components and demographic mechanisms are most responsible for the demographic buffering observed in natural populations. Here, we introduce a framework to explore the relative impacts of environmental components (i.e., temporal autocorrelation and variance in demographic rates) on demographic buffering and the demographic mechanisms that underly these impacts (i.e., population structure and demographic rates). Using integral projection models, we show how demographic buffering is more sensitive to environmental variance relative to environmental autocorrelation. In addition, environmental autocorrelation and variance impact demographic buffering through distinct demographic mechanisms—i.e., population structure and demographic rates, respectively.

Continent‐Wide Drivers of Spatial Synchrony in Breeding Demographic Structure Across Wild Great Tit Populations - Joe P. Woodman; Stefan J. G. Vriend; Frank Adriaensen; Elena Álvarez; Alexander Artemyev; Emilio Barba; Malcolm D. Burgess; Samuel P. Caro; Laure Cauchard; Anne Charmantier; Ella F. Cole; Niels Dingemanse; et al. (Ecology Letters, 2025)
Variation in age structure influences population dynamics, yet we have limited understanding of the spatial scale at which its fluctuations are synchronised between populations. Using 32 great tit populations, spanning 4° W–33° E and 35°–65° N involving > 130,000 birds across 67 years, we quantify spatial synchrony in breeding demographic structure (subadult vs. adult breeders) and its drivers. We show that larger clutch sizes, colder winters, and larger beech crops lead to younger populations. We report distance‐dependent synchrony of demographic structure, maintained at approximately 650 km. Despite covariation with demographic structure, we do not find evidence for environmental variables influencing the scale of synchrony, except for beech masting. We suggest that local ecological and density‐dependent dynamics impact how environmental variation interacts with demographic structure, influencing estimates of the environment's effect on synchrony. Our analyses demonstrate the operation of synchrony in demographic structure over large scales, with implications for age‐dependent demography in populations.

The relative influence of climate extremes and species richness on the temporal variability of bird communities - Samantha M. Cady; Samuel D. Fuhlendorf; Craig A. Davis; Barney Luttbeg; Caleb P. Roberts; Scott R. Loss (Ecology, 2025)
Understanding the relationship between biodiversity and ecological stability is increasingly urgent as rapid species extinction continues. Though evidence of positive diversity–stability relationships is accumulating, empirical results are inconsistent, and effect sizes tend to be small, raising questions about relative contributions of intrinsic (i.e., species composition/interactions) and extrinsic (i.e., environmental) drivers of stability. Community stability may be more strongly influenced by environmental conditions than by community diversity in some contexts, yet little is known about the comparative importance of diversity and climate means, extremes, and variability in regulating stability. We used a half‐century of continental‐scale bird data to quantify avian community temporal variability (a metric often used to approximate ecological stability) at 1379 sites and compared relative effects of climatic variables and species richness. We found that extreme heat and extremely low precipitation at decadal scales are associated with high bird community variability and these climate variables outperformed species richness in terms of variance explained and magnitude of effect. This provides empirical support for the theoretical concept that, at a continental, decadal scale, environmental conditions can play a larger role than intrinsic factors in determining community stability. Our findings also increase understanding of how climate extremes cause diverse ecological responses.

Mass spectrometry-based analysis of eccrine sweat supports predictive, preventive and personalised medicine in a cohort of breast cancer patients in Austria - Michael Bolliger; Daniel Wasinger; Julia Brunmair; Gerhard Hagn; Michael Wolf; Karin Preindl; Birgit Reiter; Andrea Bileck; Christopher Gerner; Florian Fitzal; Samuel M. Meier-Menches (EPMA Journal, 2025)
Objective Metabolomics measurements of eccrine sweat may provide novel and relevant biomedical information to support predictive, preventive and personalised medicine (3PM). However, only limited data is available regarding metabolic alterations accompanying chemotherapy of breast cancer patients related to residual cancer burden (RCB) or therapy response. Here, we have applied Metabo-Tip, a non-invasive metabolomics assay based on the analysis of eccrine sweat from the fingertips, to investigate the feasibility of such an approach, especially with respect to drug monitoring, assessing lifestyle parameters and stratification of breast cancer patients. Methods Eccrine sweat samples were collected from breast cancer patients ( n = 9) during the first cycle of neoadjuvant chemotherapy at four time points in this proof-of-concept study at a Tertiary University Hospital. Metabolites in eccrine sweat were analysed using mass spectrometry. Blood plasma samples from the same timepoints were also collected and analysed using a validated targeted metabolomics kit, in addition to proteomics and fatty acids/oxylipin analysis. Results A total of 247 exogenous small molecules and endogenous metabolites were identified in eccrine sweat of the breast cancer patients. Cyclophosphamide and ondansetron were successfully detected and monitored in eccrine sweat of individual patients and accurately reflected the administration schedule. The non-essential amino acids asparagine, serine and proline, as well as ornithine were significantly regulated in eccrine sweat and blood plasma over the therapy cycle. However, their distinct time-dependent profiles indicated compartment-specific distributions. Indeed, the metabolite composition of eccrine sweat seems to largely resemble the composition of the interstitial fluid. Plasma proteins and fatty acids/oxylipins were not affected by the first treatment cycle. Individual smoking habit was revealed by the simultaneous detection of nicotine and its primary metabolite cotinine in eccrine sweat. Stratification according to RCB revealed pronounced differences in the metabolic composition of eccrine sweat in these patients at baseline, e.g., essential amino acids, possibly due to the systemic contribution of breast cancer and its impact on metabolic turnover. Conclusion Mass spectrometry-based analysis of metabolites from eccrine sweat of breast cancer patients successfully qualified lifestyle parameters for risk assessment and allowed us to monitor drug treatment and systemic response to therapy. Moreover, eccrine sweat revealed a potentially predictive metabolic pattern stratifying patients by the extent of the metabolic activity of breast cancer tissue at baseline. Eccrine sweat is derived from the otherwise hardly accessible interstitial fluid and, thus, opens up a new dimension for biomonitoring of breast cancer in secondary and tertiary care. The simple sample collection without the need for trained personnel could also enable decentralised long-term biomonitoring to assess stable disease or disease progression. Eccrine sweat analysis may indeed significantly advance 3PM for the benefit of breast cancer patients.

Sporminarin A, a polyketide from Sporormiella isomera as promising tomato seed coating against Botrytis cinerea - Samuel Rodríguez Sabina; Andreea Cosoveanu; Ignacio A. Jiménez; Raimundo Cabrera (Journal of Plant Pathology, 2025)

A Review of Nanomaterials and Microwave Synthesized Metal Oxides Nanoparticles in Schistosomiasis Diagnosis - Ebenezer Olanrewaju Aluko; Abolanle Saheed Adekunle; John Adekunle Oyekunle; Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi (Journal of Fluorescence, 2025)

Tyre rubber exposure causes oxidative stress and intracellular damage in the Baltic clam (Macoma balthica) - Pinja Näkki; Aino Ahvo; Raisa Turja; Erika Sainio; Arto Koistinen; Samuel Hartikainen; Sirpa Peräniemi; Milda Stankevičiūtė; Janina Pažusienė; Kari K. Lehtonen; Outi Setälä; Maiju Lehtiniemi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2025)
Car tyres are considered to release a substantial amount of particles to the environment. Due to the high emission volumes and the chemical risks associated with tyre rubber, there is an urgent need to quantify their ecotoxicological effects. The effects of exposure to particles derived from end-of-life tyres were investigated on the Baltic clam ( Macoma balthica ), which is one of the key invertebrate species living in the soft-bottom sediments of the northern Baltic Sea. Tyre rubber particles (10–188 µm) were added to the aquaria in an environmentally relevant concentration (1.08 g per kg dry sediment), and the clams had either direct or indirect contact to the particles for 5 and 29 days. The effects of exposure were studied by applying a battery of biomarkers and cell ultrastructure examination of clam tissues, and the concentrations of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and trace metals originating from tyre rubber were quantified from the exposure water and clam tissues. The exposure did not affect the mortality of the clams but induced multiple sublethal responses, including an elevated glutathione S -transferase activity, a reduction in the activity of superoxide dismutase, and increased oxygen radical absorbance capacity during the prolonged exposure. Macromolecular damage was indicated by elevated cytogenetic damage and ultrastructural changes in mitochondria and lysosomes. The results demonstrate the potential of environmentally relevant concentrations of tyre rubber particles to disturb the health of marine biota and underline their importance as a yet understudied environmental contaminant.

Photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet using yttrium and copper co-doped nickel aluminate - Anju Nair; Ancy Kurian; Abima Samuel; Shanmugam Sumathi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2025)

A new 30-norfriedelane triterpnoid from Caloncoba lophocarpa (Oliv.) Gilg. (Achariaceae) - Antoine Salvial Tcheuko; Bernard Samuel Fotso Hodjie; Alain Tadjong Tcho; Foundikou Nsangou Mohammed; Flaure Rosette Ehawa Essoung; Mohammed S. Isyaka; Eduard Mas-Claret; Moses K. Langat; Jean Duplex Wansi; Alain Francois Waffo Kamdem (Natural Product Research, 2025)

Retraction Note: Do drivers of renewable energy consumption matter for BRICS economies? Nexus among technological innovation, environmental degradation, economic growth, and income inequality - Iftikhar Muhammad; Rasim Ozcan; Vipin Jain; Carlos Samuel Ramos-Meza; Chanchal Chawla (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2025)

Post-harvest handling, processing and value addition of edible insects as a sustainable food resource in Africa: A review - Jolly Oder Akullo; James Peter Egonyu; Jeremiah Ng’ang’a; Samuel Kiiru; Mercy Mmari; Alex Ndiritu; Zipporah Wangari Maimba; Fedha Monicha Salano; John Kinyuru (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Two new 30-norfriedelane triterpenes from Caloncoba glauca (P. Beauv.) Gilg (Achariaceae) - Charlemagne Ndoumbe Tamba; Willifred Dongmo Tekapi Tsopgni; Bernard Samuel Hodjie Fotso; Jean Pierre Longue Ekon; Mohamed Foundikou Nsangou; Judith Caroline Ngo Nyobe; Norbert Sewald; Jean Claude Ndom (Natural Product Research, 2025)

The Effects of Oven Type on the Quality of Smoked Fish: Comparison Between the Use of the Chorkor and Ahotor Ovens in Ghana - Samuel Bridge Nkansah; Nazir Kizzie-Hayford; Vivianne Geraldo; Selorm Omega; Salifu Seidu-Larry; Isaac Okyere; Jerry Ampofo-Asiama (Journal of Aquatic Food Product Technology, 2025)

Bioactivator insecticides for Coffeea arabica L. and toxic to Leucoptera coffeella (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) - Carlos Gustavo da Cruz; Adalberto Filipe Macedo; Mariana Martins Fernandes Oliveira; Maria Gabrielle da Silva; Samuel Rodrigues Amaral; Wellington Luiz de Almeida; Flávio Lemes Fernandes (Crop Protection, 2025)

Nonlinear incompressible shear wave models in hyperelasticity and viscoelasticity frameworks, with applications to Love waves - Shawn Samuel Carl McAdam; Samuel Opoku Agyemang; Alexei Cheviakov (Wave Motion, 2025)

Integrative phylogeny of Corydoradinae (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) with an emphasis on northwestern La Plata species, including descriptions of a new genus and species - Felipe Alonso; Guillermo Enrique Terán; Gastón Aguilera; Martin Miguel Montes; Wilson Sebastián Serra Alanís; Pablo Calviño; Héctor Samuel Vera-Alcaraz; Yamila Cardoso; Stefan Koerber; Juan Marcos Mirande (Zoologischer Anzeiger, 2025)

Avenues towards reconciling wild and managed bee proponents - Alexis L. Beaurepaire; Katja Hogendoorn; David Kleijn; Gard W. Otis; Simon G. Potts; Theresa L. Singer; Samuel Boff; Christian Pirk; Josef Settele; Robert J. Paxton; Nigel E. Raine; Simone Tosi; et al. (Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2025)

Corrigendum to “In vitro anticoagulant effects of Bungarus venoms on human plasma which are effectively neutralized by the PLA2-inhibitor varespladib” [Toxicon Volume 252, December 2024, 108178] - Abhinandan Chowdhury; Bryan G. Fry; Stephen P. Samuel; Ashish Bhalla; Sakthivel Vaiyapuri; Parul Bhargava; Rebecca W. Carter; Matthew R. Lewin (Toxicon, 2025)

Leaching of pollutant metals (Pb, Zn) from abandoned mine tailings: A multicomponent reactive transport model of a pilot-scale experiment - Samuel Mertz; Nicolas Devau; Hugues Thouin; Fabienne Battaglia-Brunet; Marie-Paule Norini; Marc Crampon; Lydie Le Forestier (Science of The Total Environment, 2025)

Wastewater based measures of COVID-19 and associations with children's absenteeism at grade schools - Helena M. Solo-Gabriele; Gabriela Guevara; Naresh Kumar; Ayaaz Amirali; Kristina M. Babler; Cynthia C. Beaver; Samuel Comerford; Maria Ferraris; Natasha Schaefer Solle; Mark E. Sharkey; Lisa Gwynn (Science of The Total Environment, 2025)

Durability assessment of alkyl ketene dimer hydrophobic treatment of bio-based thermal insulation materials - Helong Song; Koh Chuen Hon; Florent Gauvin; Samuel Pantaleo; Felix Berger; Wei Chen; H.J.H. Brouwers (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2025)

A study of risk factors for potential spills in the Galveston Bay Area - Samuel Copley; Mawuli Afenyo; Livingstone D. Caesar (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2025)

Utility of Earth Observation data in mapping post-disaster impact: A case of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas - Mohammed Ozigis; Oluropo Ogundipe; Samuel J. Valman; Jessica L. Decker Sparks; Helen McCabe; Rebekah Yore; Bethany Jackson (Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2025)

Challenges in the evaluation of earth observation products: Accuracy assessment case study using convolutional neural networks - Thomas Prantl; Til Barthel; Dennis Kaiser; Maximilian Schwinger; André Bauer; Samuel Kounev (Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 2025)

Exploring the key factors enhancing the microbial fuel cell performance - Nithya Rathinavel; James Obeth Ebenezer Samuel; Ananthi Veleeswaran; Sengottuvelan Nallathambi; Kumar Ponnuchamy; Govarthanan Muthusamy; Rathinam Raja; Karthik Raja Ramalingam; Arun Alagarsamy (Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2025)

Critical reproductive behaviors in Scaled Quail and Northern Bobwhite are affected by thermal variability and mean temperature - William Kirkpatrick; Erin Sauer; Rachel Carroll; Jeremy Cohen; Craig Davis; Samuel Fuhlendorf; Sarah DuRant (Journal of Thermal Biology, 2025)

Repeatability of critical thermal maximum (CTmax) in two freshwater ectotherms across contexts - Samuel D. Chasse; Erin M.C. Stewart; Graham D. Raby (Journal of Thermal Biology, 2025)

Improving parasitism success of a weakly virulent parasitoid strain - Samuel Gornard; Pascaline Venon; Salimata Drabo; Laure Kaiser; Florence Mougel (Journal of Insect Physiology, 2025)

Exploring the shift to bamboo alternatives: A Case Study on wood and plastic replacement in Ethiopia - Amsalu Nigatu Alamerew; Zhen Zhu; Robert Kozak; Anil Kumar Shrestha; Samuel Agdew; Guangyu Wang (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025)

Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant enterobacteriaceae in domestic wastewater and associated health risks in reuse practices - Jenita Cangola; Felix K. Abagale; Samuel J. Cobbina; Richard A. Osei (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2025)

Long-term exposure to green and blue space and incidence of cardiovascular disease: A Danish Nurse Cohort study - Yujing Li; Jiawei Zhang; Jasper Schipperijn; Stéphane Tuffier; Samuel Hyman; Marie Bergmann; Matthias Ketzel; Claus Backalarz; Zorana Jovanovic Andersen; Youn-Hee Lim; Thomas Cole-Hunter (International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2025)

The diurnal variation of dust and water ice aerosol optical depth at Jezero crater observed by MEDA/TIRS over a full Martian year - Michael D. Smith; Germán M. Martínez; Eduardo Sebastián; Mark T. Lemmon; Samuel A. Atwood; Daniel Toledo; Daniel Viúdez-Moreiras; Aurélien Stcherbinine; Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Manfredi; Manuel de la Torre Juárez (Icarus, 2025)

Effects of adding autochthonous Lacticaseibacillus paracasei culture on the characteristics of Minas Frescal goat cheese and its survival under simulated gastrointestinal conditions - Samuel Carneiro de Barcelos; Hévila Oliveira Salles; Daniele Maria Alves Teixeira-Sá; Isadora Kaline Camelo Pires de Oliveira Galdino; Flávia Carolina Alonso Buriti; Karina Maria Olbrich dos Santos; Antônio Silvio do Egito (International Dairy Journal, 2025)

Unveiling gully erosion susceptibility: A semi-quantitative modeling approach integrated with field data in contrasting landscapes and climate regions - Mulatu Liyew Berihun; Atsushi Tsunekawa; Nigussie Haregeweyn; Haimanote Kebede Bayabil; Ayele Almaw Fenta; Taye Minichil Meshesha; Samuel Berihun Kassa; Belay Birhanu Bizuneh; Yoseph Buta Hailu; Matthias Vanmaercke (Geomorphology, 2025)

Molybdenum isotope behavior during subduction zone metamorphism - Cassidy J. Stegner; Richard M. Gaschnig; Samuel Marshall; Shelby T. Rader; Gray E. Bebout; Sarah C. Penniston-Dorland (Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 2025)

The interfacial processes controlling carbon dioxide mineralisation in magnesium and calcium silicates - Mohamed A. Saleh; Mary P. Ryan; J.P. Martin Trusler; Samuel Krevor (Fuel, 2025)

One size does not fit all: Intra– and interspecific variation of den site use in two marsupial glider species in fragmented forest - Christopher M. McLean; Jed Field; Samuel A.R. Hayley; Matthew Hingee; Chad T. Beranek (Forest Ecology and Management, 2025)

Corrigendum to “Transformation of cell wall pectin profile during postharvest ripening process alters drying behavior and regulates the sugar content of dried plums” [Food Chem. 458 (2024) 140093] - Xiao-Xiao Niu; Li-Zhen Deng; Haiou Wang; Qing-Hui Wang; Ming-Qiang Xu; Suo-Bin Li; Samuel Ariyo Okaiyeto; Hong-Wei Xiao (Food Chemistry, 2025)

Establishment of appropriate conditions for the efficient determination of multiple mycotoxins in tea samples and assessment of their drinking risks - Ying-Chun Wan; Zwe-Lin Kong; Yi-Hsieng Samuel Wu; Chien-Ni Huang; Tomohisa Ogawa; Jau-Tien Lin; Deng-Jye Yang (Food Chemistry, 2025)

Corn silk as an underutilized sustainable source of plant proteins: Extraction, fractionation, structure, and techno-functional properties - Jose C. Orellana-Palacios; Samuel Rodriguez Garcia; Yoana Rabanal-Ruiz; David Julian McClements; Andres Moreno; Milad Hadidi (Food Hydrocolloids, 2025)

Improving subsurface structural interpretation in complex geological settings through geophysical imaging and machine learning - Yonatan Garkebo Doyoro; Samuel Kebede Gelena; Chih-Ping Lin (Engineering Geology, 2025)

Pollonein-LAAO unveiling anti-angiogenic effects through oxidative stress: Insights from mimetic tumor angiogenesis environment in a 3D co-culture model - Lorena Polloni; Tássia Rafaella Costa; Lorena Pinheiro Morais; Bruna Cristina Borges; Samuel Cota Teixeira; Thales Alves de Melo Fernandes; Lucas Ian Veloso Correia; Luciana Machado Bastos; Andreimar Martins Soares; Marcelo José Barbosa Silva; Eloisa Amália Vieira Ferro; Daiana Silva Lopes; et al. (Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2025)

Dual-Diameter Drip Laterals Laid on Flat Fields: Modelling and Measurements - Giorgio Baiamonte; Samuel Palermo (Water Resources Management, 2025)

Eurasian Beaver (Castor Fiber) Reintroduction: A Nutrient Mitigation Solution for Lowland Chalk Streams? - Richard James Cooper; Samuel Cabrales; Eleanor Freeman; Erin Holroyd; Joe Wyatt; Jonah Tosney (Wetlands, 2025)
Globally scarce and ecologically valuable, the lowland chalk streams of southern and eastern England experience extensive eutrophication pressures arising from intensive agriculture. Mitigation measures are required to restore natural chalk stream functioning and the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver ( Castor fiber ) could provide a solution. Here, we investigated the impact upon chalk stream hydrochemistry of the reintroduction of beavers to a 6-ha enclosure on the headwaters of the River Glaven, Norfolk. Over a two-year period (March 2022 – May 2024), 190 river water samples were collected across control and impact sites displaying minor-to-major hydrological disturbance from beaver activity, with samples analysed for nitrate (NO 3 ), phosphate (PO 4 ), and dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Results revealed significant reductions in nutrient concentrations downstream of the beaver enclosure (NO 3 = -43%; PO 4 = -51%), as well as significantly lower concentrations relative to the agricultural control site (NO 3 = -64%; PO 4 = -86%). Conversely, DOC concentrations were significantly higher downstream of the enclosure (+ 94%) and compared to the control (+ 272%). Greater reductions in nitrate and phosphate during the summer (NO 3 = -47%; PO 4 = -61%) compared to winter (NO 3 = -37%; PO 4 = -38%) indicated biological assimilation within the beaver wetland as a likely causal mechanism, whilst lower dissolved oxygen concentrations within the beaver ponds indicated a role for denitrification in nitrate removal. Overall, these results demonstrate that beaver wetlands can significantly mitigate eutrophication risk in agriculturally impacted chalk streams and provides further evidence in support of their wider reintroduction to English catchments.

The tomato gene Ty-6, encoding DNA polymerase delta subunit 1, confers broad resistance to Geminiviruses - Xuexue Shen; Upinder Gill; Marjon Arens; Zhe Yan; Yuling Bai; Samuel F. Hutton; Anne-Marie A. Wolters (Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2025)
Key message The tomato Ty-6 gene conferring resistance against begomoviruses has been cloned and shown to be a variant of DNA polymerase delta subunit 1. Abstract Ty-6 is a major resistance gene of tomato that provides resistance against monopartite and bipartite begomoviruses. The locus was previously mapped on chromosome 10, and in this study, we fine-mapped Ty-6 to a region of 47 kb, including four annotated candidate genes. Via whole-genome resequencing of Ty-6 breeding lines and several susceptible breeding lines, the polymorphisms in gene sequences were discovered and gene-associated markers were developed for marker-assistant breeding. Further, virus-induced gene silencing and candidate gene overexpressing in susceptible tomatoes revealed that Ty-6- mediated resistance is controlled by Solyc10g081250, encoding the DNA polymerase delta subunit 1, SlPOLD1 . The single nucleotide polymorphism of Ty-6 results in an amino acid change that might influence the fidelity of virus DNA replication.

Temporal decay of similarity in bee-plant relationships throughout the day - Brenda Ratoni; Carlos Pinilla Cruz; Samuel Novais; Dulce Rodríguez-Morales; Frederico S. Neves; Ricardo Ayala; Wesley Dáttilo (Oecologia, 2025)

Assessing flood susceptibility and effectiveness of structural flood mitigation measures applied within Mubuku catchment in Rwenzori Region, Uganda - Shafiq Nedala; Sengupta Puja; Lilian Kempango; Samuel Ikendi (Natural Hazards, 2025)

Revealing Ghana’s unique fonio genetic diversity: leveraging farmers knowledge for sustainable conservation and breeding strategies - Richard Yaw Agyare; Thomas Kaczmarek; Christian Leclerc; Doris Kanvena Puozaa; Theophilus Kwabla Tengey; Samuel Kwame Bonsu; James Mantent Kombiok; Sandrine Causse; Theo Guillerminet; Alexander Wireko Kena; Joseph Adjebeng-Danquah; Adeline Barnaud; et al. (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2025)
Genetic diversity analysis is pivotal for optimizing the use of genetic resources and deploying conservation strategies in the face of global changes. This is important for essential indigenous species often neglected by research. This research was carried out to examine the pattern of genetic diversity and structure among fonio ( Digitaria exilis (Kippist) Stapf) accessions in Ghana. Following farmer surveys and collection efforts in key fonio-growing regions of Ghana, we amassed a comprehensive collection of 176 fonio accessions from 165 farmers across 24 communities. Farmer surveys identified 21 distinct cultivars cultivated predominantly for home consumption, averaging six cultivars per ethnic group. Out of the 176 accessions, 140 underwent genotyping using 14 simple sequence repeat (SSR) nuclear markers which revealed greater diversity within cultivars (58.5%) compared to between cultivars (16.8%) following molecular variance analysis. The organizational pattern of fonio genetic diversity was significantly influenced by farmer-specific cultivars, emphasizing the role farmers play in long-term preservation of fonio genetic diversity. Future strategies for the management, conservation, and utilization of fonio genetic resources in Ghana should incorporate traditional farming practices. Our findings further revealed the uniqueness of Ghanaian fonio genetic diversity, despite a smaller cultivation area compared to the global diversity. This shows the contribution of the interaction between the crop, environment and societal factors to the distinct genetic makeup observed in the Ghanaian fonio population. The observed genetic diversity can be exploited to identify and select genetically distinct individuals to develop tailored product profiles within fonio breeding programs for diverse market segments.

Monazite petrochronology dates Jurassic and Cretaceous cycles of prograde and retrograde metamorphism in the Funeral Mountains, California - Suzanne Autrey-Mulligan; Michael L. Wells; Samuel J. S. Wright; Andrew Kylander-Clark (Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 2025)

Integrated rather than organic farming history facilitates soil nitrogen turnover and N2O reduction in a green rye – silage maize cropping sequence - Fawad Khan; Samuel Franco-Luesma; Michael Ulrich Dannenmann; Rainer Gasche; Andreas Gattinger; Frederik Hartmann; Beatrice Tobisch; Ralf Kiese; Benjamin Wolf (Biology and Fertility of Soils, 2025)
Soil gross mineral N production and consumption processes are crucial regulators of plant productivity and N loss from croplands. Substituting synthetic fertilizers by integrating legumes in cultivation systems is common in organic farming, but research on its long-term impact on dynamics of gross soil N transformation and associated environmental N loss is scarce. In particular, studies at a temporal resolution that allows for a mechanistic understanding of long-term effects of organic farming are missing. Therefore, we determined gross N turnover rates of ammonification, nitrification, and ammonium and nitrate immobilization at monthly temporal resolution during a full green rye-maize cropping sequence. Measurements were carried out at sites with same pedo-climatic background but organic farming (OF) and integrated farming (IF) history. During green rye growing, N turnover rates for OF and IF were low and not significantly different, likely owing to low temperatures. During silage maize growing, IF exhibited significantly higher average N turnover rates of 1.86, 4.46, and 5.57 mg N kg⁻ 1 dry soil d⁻ 1 for gross ammonification, ammonium immobilization, and nitrate immobilization, respectively, compared to OF values of 1.11, 1.80, and 2.90 mg N kg⁻ 1 dry soil d⁻ 1 . The significantly higher N turnover rates were likely due to higher soil organic C, N and microbial biomass which result from different long-term management practices. Especially the increased immobilization potential on the IF site contributed to significantly lower area-scaled N₂O emissions (1.45 vs. 4.36 kg N ha⁻ 1 ) during periods of high nitrification. This shows that for low SOC soils, integrated farming history with high C return enhances soil N cycling and reduces the risk of N losses in the form of N 2 O emission.

Longitudinal variability of complexities associated with equatorial electrojet and its coupling with Solar Quiet Daily variation Sq field - Babatunde Rabiu; Samuel Ogunjo; Oluwakemi Dare-Idowu; Ibiyinka Fuwape (Advances in Space Research, 2025)

Burning questions: how human behaviors and firewood characteristics influence the transport of wood-boring insects - Davide Nardi; Costanza Geppert; Matthew J. Thorn; Samuel F. Ward; Richard L. Brown; Jason S. Gordon; John J. Riggins (Biological Invasions, 2025)

Rodent herbivory preferences and their implications for plant community assembly and invasion in a post-fire desert ecosystem - Rebekah L. Stanton; Carrie Evans Saunders; Tara B. B. Bishop; Samuel B. St. Clair (Biological Invasions, 2025)

Assessing the bioinvasion of the golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) through different watersheds in South Brazil: a comparison between quali-quantitative microscopic and molecular techniques - Antonio Ostrensky; Raissa Vitória Vieira Leite; Ana Paula da Silva Bertão; Paula Valeska Stica; Aline Horodesky; Otto Samuel Mädder Netto; Marcio Roberto Pie; Débora Pestana; Thiago Luiz Zanin; Giorgi Dal Pont (Biological Invasions, 2025)

Minimum information for reporting on the TEER (trans-epithelial/endothelial electrical resistance) assay (MIRTA) - Monita Sharma; Erin Huber; Emma Arnesdotter; Holger P. Behrsing; Adam Bettmann; David Brandwein; Samuel Constant; Rahul Date; Abhay Deshpande; Eric Fabian; Amit Gupta; Robert Gutierrez; et al. (Archives of Toxicology, 2025)
Standard information reporting helps to ensure that assay conditions and data are consistently reported and to facilitate inter-laboratory comparisons. Here, we present recommendations on minimum information for reporting on the TEER (trans-epithelial/endothelial electrical resistance) assay (MIRTA). The TEER assay is extensively used to evaluate the health of an epithelial/endothelial cell culture model and as an indicator of the potential toxicity of a test substance. This publication is the result of an international collaboration─called the RespTox (Respiratory Toxicity) Collaborative─through which twelve laboratories shared their protocols for assessing the barrier function of respiratory epithelial cells using the TEER assay following exposure to substances. The protocols from each laboratory were reviewed to identify general steps for performing the TEER assay, interlaboratory differences between steps, the rationale for differences, whether these differences impact results or cross-laboratory comparisons between TEER measurements. While the MIRTA recommendations are focused on respiratory epithelial cell systems, these recommendations can be adapted for other cell systems that form barriers. The use of these recommendations will support data transparency and reproducibility, reduce challenges in data interpretation, enable cross-laboratory comparisons, help assess study quality, and facilitate the incorporation of the TEER assay into national and international testing guidance.

An integrated approach to evaluate reservoir continuity and pressure communication between Nuke JF7 and Otam EF8 reservoirs - Okiemute Enaughe; Destiny Okolocha; Samuel Budede; Victoria Ovueferie; Desire Suofe; Motunrayo Omojusebinu; Adimo Morrison Obi-Egbedi; Olugbenga Olamigoke; Olaniyi Adenaiye; Best Akpotive; Tanmay Mallick; Festus Ogbonna; et al. (Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2025)

Influence of water source on alpine stream community structure: linking morphological and metabarcoding approaches - Daniel L. Preston; Scott Hotaling; Isabella M. Errigo; Paul B. Frandsen; Taylor L. Price; Trinity L. Hamilton; Kurt E. Anderson; Samuel E. Yevak; Jennifer F. Morse (Aquatic Sciences, 2025)

In vitro and in vivo activity of herbal and chemical treatments against Saprolegnia ferax—a causative agent for saprolegniasis - Mabel Ackah; Shimaa E. Ali; Winnie N. A. Sowah; Eunice K. Asamoah; Samuel Addo (Aquaculture International, 2025)

Impact of sublethal copper exposure on Penaeus indicus post-larvae: biochemical and proteomic insights - Suman Polaki; Samuel David Raj Thatipaka; Rupa Vani Paila (Aquaculture International, 2025)

Farmer managed natural regeneration in north western Ghana: farmers perceived benefits, implementation challenges and management practices - Gordon Yenglier Yiridomoh; Samuel Ziem Bonye; Frederick Dayour; Tseer Tobias; Frederick Dapilah; Justine Guguneni Tuolong (Agroforestry Systems, 2025)

Extreme Rainfall Analysis in Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil, Using a High‐Resolution Gridded Dataset - Vanessa Karoline Inácio Gomes; Antonio Samuel Alves da Silva; Lidiane da Silva Araújo; Tatijana Stosic (International Journal of Climatology, 2024)
This paper presents a detailed spatio‐temporal analysis of the rainfall in the state of Pernambuco, Northeast Brazil. It is based on climate indices for extreme precipitation recommended by the Expert Team on Climate Change Detection, Monitoring and Indices. To accomplish this, daily rainfall 1data (1961–2019) were extracted from 809 high‐resolution grid points (0.1° × 0.1°) using the Brazilian Daily Weather Gridded Data (BR‐DWGD). The significance and magnitude of index trends were assessed using the modified Mann–Kendall and Sen's slope tests. This study also examined whether there existed a significant difference in climate indices among the three regions (Sertão, Agreste and Zona da Mata) within the state. The findings revealed notable significant negative trends in the PRCPTOT, R10mm, R20mm, Rx1day, Rx5day and CWD indices across all regions of Pernambuco, exhibiting a gradient from the coast to the state's interior. Reduction values of up to 15 mm year −1 for PRCPTOT, 0.7 day year −1 for R10mm, 0.2 day year −1 for R20mm, 0.01 mm year −1 for Rx1day, 0.03 mm year −1 for Rx5day, 0.4 day year −1 for CWD were observed. Furthermore, an alarming pattern was also noted for CDD, displaying a higher concentration of significant positive trends in all regions of the state, with estimated increases of up to 1.4 day year −1 . Conversely, a balance of trends—both positive and negative—was observed across the entire state for R95p and R99p, with a majority of trends proving non‐significant. SDII exhibited a higher frequency of grid points showing a significant positive trend, particularly notable in the Sertão and Zona da Mata regions, where significant differences in the index values were absent. However, the remaining indices showcased notable regional differences, with values decreasing from the east to the west of the state, except for CDD. This study will assist decision makers, providing detailed long‐term information essential for preventing natural disasters and supporting socioeconomic and environmental policies in the state.

Root length as a bioindicator of pesticide concentration in irrigation water - Amanda M. Queiroz; Montcharles S. Pontes; Marisa D. Scherer; Daniela E. Graciano; Anderson R. L. Caires; Samuel L. Oliveira (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024)

Mapping hazards to the global food system - David F. Willer; Samuel Short; Diana Khripko; Silviu O. Petrovan; Alec P. Christie; Julie Bremner; William J. Sutherland; David C. Aldridge (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024)
Environmental hazards associated with the global food system threaten societal integrity. Yet, there is a major data gap in the global understanding of how the prevalence of hazards is changing over time, how different classes of hazard are distributed, and whether the combined literature represents hazard prevalence equitably across research, policy and legislation, and news. Here, we explore this data gap, leveraging global research, policy, and news databases. We reveal increasing attention on food system hazards over time, in line with major geopolitical events. Coverage on environmental hazards is not distributed equally geographically, and media attention does not match research and policy evidence focus. Climate change and water scarcity in particular receive substantial attention across all source types, whilst, for example biodiversity loss, genetic erosion, or harmful algal blooms receive much less. Environmental, financial and food systems sustainability damage due to hazard neglect should be avoided and a first step is to understand, map, and quantify biases in focus.

Observations of trash in the deep tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea - Nikki Fuller; Emily McMahon; Allison North; A.J. Petty; Chryssanthi Tzetzis; Jacob Calus; Abisage Sekarore; Gabriel Rosado; Erin Patton; Julia Cappiello; Andrea M. Quattrini; Kasey Cantwell; et al. (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024)

Challenges and opportunities for integrating aquaculture with commercial fishing in Maine - Caitlin Cleaver; Teresa R. Johnson; Samuel P. Hanes (Marine Policy, 2024)

Relative contributions of respiration and transpiration to the weight loss of russet-type potatoes - Georgios T. Xanthopoulos; Samuel Paytosh; Robert S. Dungan; Nora Olsen; Rhett Spear; Gustavo Henrique de Almeida Teixeira (Biosystems Engineering, 2024)

LSTM networks provide efficient cyanobacterial blooms forecasting even with incomplete spatio-temporal data - Claudia Fournier; Raúl Fernandez-Fernandez; Samuel Cirés; José A. López-Orozco; Eva Besada-Portas; Antonio Quesada (Water Research, 2024)

Advancing underground infrastructure: Trenchless technologies and smart asset management in the digital age - Hongfang Lu; John C. Matthews; Myungjin Chae; Keh-Jian Shou; Samuel Ariaratnam; Hongyuan Fang; Baosong Ma; David Tom Iseley (Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2024)

In vitro anticoagulant effects of Bungarus venoms on human plasma which are effectively neutralized by the PLA2-inhibitor varespladib - Abhinandan Chowdhury; Bryan G. Fry; Stephen P. Samuel; Ashish Bhalla; Sakthivel Vaiyapuri; Parul Bhargava; Rebecca W. Carter; Matthew R. Lewin (Toxicon, 2024)

Drivers of artisanal and small-scale mining in the Denkyira area, central region of Ghana - Samuel Antwi; Stephen Bugu Kendie; Emmanuel Yamoah Tenkorang; Simon Mariwah (The Extractive Industries and Society, 2024)

Non-locality and spillover effects of residential flood damage on community recovery: Insights from high-resolution flood claim and mobility data - Junwei Ma; Russell Blessing; Samuel Brody; Ali Mostafavi (Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024)

Control of landscape position on organic matter decomposition via soil moisture during a wet summer - Astrid Françoys; Haichao Li; Orly Mendoza; Kevin Dewitte; Samuel Bodé; Pascal Boeckx; Wim Cornelis; Stefaan De Neve; Steven Sleutel (Soil and Tillage Research, 2024)

Spatio-temporal data fusion for the analysis of in situ and remote sensing data using the INLA-SPDE approach - Shiyu He; Samuel W.K. Wong (Spatial Statistics, 2024)

Using mercury and lead stable isotopes to assess mercury, lead, and trace metal source contributions to Great Salt Lake, Utah, USA - Samuel F. Lopez; Sarah E. Janssen; Michael T. Tate; Diego P. Fernandez; Christopher R. Anderson; Grace J. Armstrong; Thomas C. Wang; William P. Johnson (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

The effects of physical form, moisture, humic acids, and mixtures on the photolysis of insensitive munitions compounds - Warren M. Kadoya; Samuel A. Beal; Susan Taylor; Katerina Dontsova (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Respiratory and allergic outcomes among farmworkers exposed to pesticides in Costa Rica - María G. Rodríguez-Zamora; Samuel Fuhrimann; Mirko S. Winkler; María José Rosa; Brian Reich; Christian Lindh; Ana M. Mora (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Necromass responses to warming: A faster microbial turnover in favor of soil carbon stabilisation - Jie Zhou; Yuan Liu; Chunyan Liu; Kazem Zamanian; Wenhao Feng; Samuel K. Steiner; Lingling Shi; Thomas Guillaume; Amit Kumar (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Decadal changes in microplastic accumulation in freshwater sediments: Evaluating influencing factors - Jutamas Bussarakum; William D. Burgos; Samuel B. Cohen; Kimberly Van Meter; Jon N. Sweetman; Patrick J. Drohan; Raymond G. Najjar; Jill M. Arriola; Katharina Pankratz; Lisa A. Emili; Nathaniel R. Warner (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Differences in urban arthropod communities may not limit the nestling diet of a generalist songbird - Isaac J. VanDiest; Korin R. Jones; Taylor E. Fossett; Samuel J. Lane; Kendra B. Sewall (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Conventional agriculture affects sex communication and impacts local population size in a wild bee - Samuel Boff; Sara Olberz; İrem G. Gülsoy; Marvin Preuß; Josué Raizer; Manfred Ayasse (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Hydraulic recharge and element dynamics during salinization in an overexploited coastal aquifer of the world's driest zone: Atacama Desert - Janeth González-Domínguez; Abrahan Mora; Samuel Chucuya; Edwin Pino-Vargas; Juan Antonio Torres-Martínez; Jaime Dueñas-Moreno; Lia Ramos-Fernández; Manish Kumar; Jürgen Mahlknecht (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Factors contributing to pesticide contamination in riverine systems: The role of wastewater and landscape sources - Samuel A. Miller; Kaycee E. Faunce; Larry B. Barber; Jacob A. Fleck; Daniel W. Burns; Jeramy R. Jasmann; Michelle L. Hladik (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Effects of localized development on land use and coastline dynamics: A focus on recent changes along the Lekki Peninsula - Olawale Adenugba; Huan Li; Samuel Daramola; Busolami Adewale; Zheng Gong (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2024)

On the origin of Holocene sea-level transgressions in formerly glaciated regions - Samuel J. Chester; Jacqueline Austermann; William J. D’Andrea; Andrew J. Lloyd; Roger C. Creel (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2024)

Multi-method machine learning techniques in gold pathfinder elements prediction in central parts of Tanzania using stream sediment geochemical data - Samuel Nunoo; Mahamuda Abu; Emmanuel Ayitey; Benatus Norbert Mvile; John Desderius Kalimenze (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2024)

Spatial-temporal seasonal and annual rainfall trends and variability assessment in the Pangani Basin, East Africa - Anna Msigwa; Ayodeji Samuel Makinde; Abel Ramoelo; Hans C. Komakech; Gideon C. Ufoegbune (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2024)

Water conservation by managers at the workplace: Examination of attitudes and behaviour using the theory of planned behaviour - Lobina Gertrude Palamuleni; Samuel Che Nde; Yvonne du Plessis; Rhoda Cynthia Bakuwa (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2024)

Environmental changes in the Fleuve Manche paleoriver drainage system (Western Europe) linked to North Atlantic sub-millennial climate variability across Heinrich Stadial 1: Palynological evidence from the Bay of Biscay - Aurélie Penaud; Wiem Fersi; Samuel Toucanne; Maria Fernanda Sánchez Goñi; Linda Rossignol; Filipa Naughton; Mélanie Wary; Frédérique Eynaud (Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 2024)

mRNA expression of kidney aquaporins and blood composition of meat-type chickens raised with or without glucose supplementation under cyclic heat or thermoneutral condition - Oluwatomide W. Ariyo; Josephine Kwakye; Selorm Sovi; Bikash Aryal; Evan Hartono; Ahmed F.A. Ghareeb; Marie C. Milfort; Alberta L. Fuller; Romdhane Rekaya; Samuel E. Aggrey (Journal of Thermal Biology, 2024)

Aerobic performance in rats subjected to incremental-speed running exercise: A multiple regression analysis study emphasizing thermoregulation-related variables - Marcelo T. Andrade; Nicolas H.S. Barbosa; Roberto C.S. Souza-Junior; Cletiana G. Fonseca; William C. Damasceno; Kássya Regina-Oliveira; Lucas R. Drummond; Myla A. Bittencourt; Ana C. Kunstetter; Pedro V.R. Andrade; Alexandre S.R. Hudson; Thales N. Prímola-Gomes; et al. (Journal of Thermal Biology, 2024)

Corrigendum to “Cellular dynamics of host − parasitoid interactions: Insights from the encapsulation process in a partially resistant host” [J. Insect Physiol. 155 (2024) 104646] - Samuel Gornard; Florence Mougel; Isabelle Germon; Véronique Borday-Birraux; Pascaline Venon; Salimata Drabo; Laure Kaiser (Journal of Insect Physiology, 2024)

Bioaerosols downwind from animal feeding operations: A comprehensive review - Pradeep Kumar; Shalini Tiwari; Seyit Uguz; Zonggang Li; Jose Gonzalez; Lin Wei; Ryan S. Samuel; Yuanhui Zhang; Xufei Yang (Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024)

Evaluating ecosystem services in urban salt marshes: Assessing vulnerability to sea-level rise and implications for coastal management - Jahson B. Alemu I; Conor Ofsthun; Grace Medley; Alison Bowden; Alex Cammett; Emma Gildesgame; Samuel E. Munoz; Aron Stubbins; A. Randall Hughes (Journal of Environmental Management, 2024)

Activation of volcanic ash as support for FeOx gliding arc plasma deposition and application in the catalytic oxidation of Rhodamine 6 G - Mélanie Pitap-Mbowou; Franck W. Boyom-Tatchemo; Elie Acayanka; Georges Kamgang-Youbi; Christophe Poupin; Sebastián A. Gámez-Rivera; Renaud Cousin; Eric M. Gaigneaux; Samuel Laminsi (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024)

Novel Ti/rGO@ZnCr LDH derived MMO for photocatalytic conversion of atmospheric elements and organic pollutants into valuable resources - Prabagar Jijoe Samuel; Tenzin Thinley; Divya Vinod; Hosakote Shankara Anusha; Hemanth Vikram P R; Gurupadayya B M; Kotermane Mallikarjunappa Anilkumar; Manickam Selvaraj; Mohammed A. Assiri; Harikaranahalli Puttaiah Shivaraju (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024)

Simultaneous degradation of cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins by catalytic wet peroxide oxidation: Impact of morphology and growth stage - David Ortiz; Alicia Martin-Montero; Cristian Rodriguez; Neus Lopez-Arago; Samuel Cirés; Andreas Ballot; Zahara M. de Pedro; Antonio Quesada; Jose A. Casas; Macarena Munoz (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2024)

Nonlinear and multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis of radon time series in a volcanic touristic cave - Samuel Ogunjo; M. Candelaria Martín-Luis; María Esther Martín González; María López Pérez; Pedro A. Salazar-Carballo (Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2024)

Estimation of soil-to-plant transfer factor across six local government areas of Kwara state, Nigeria - Adegbulugbe Samuel Kanmi; Umaru Ibrahim; N.G. Goki; U. Rilwan; M.I. Sayyed; Taha Yaseen Wais; Berivan F. Namq; Laith Ahmed Najam (Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2024)

Crustal evolution of alternating Paleoproterozoic belts and basins in the Birimian terrane in southeastern West African Craton - Patrick Asamoah Sakyi; Daniel Kwayisi; Samuel Nunoo; Eric Ocran; Ben-Xun Su; Sanjeewa P.K. Malaviarachchi (Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2024)

Simulation and projection of photovoltaic energy potential over a tropical region using CMIP6 models - Olusola Samuel Ojo; Promise Dunsin Adesemoye (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2024)

Dynamical complexity and multifractal analysis of geomagnetic activities at high temporal scales over three solar cycles - Samuel Ogunjo; Joshua Akinsusi; Babatunde Rabiu; Ibiyinka Fuwape (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2024)

Estimation of carbon stocks in the areas of a seasonally dry tropical forest in the Brazilian semi-arid region - Maiara Pedral dos Santos; Matheus Magalhães Silva Moura; Alexandre de Siqueira Pinto; Aldo Torres Sales; Eunice Maia de Andrade; Rômulo Simões Cezar Menezes; Claudinei Oliveira dos Santos; Antônio Samuel Alves da Silva (Journal of Arid Environments, 2024)

Evaluation and development of flow condensation correlations using the data from low GWP refrigerants in an axial micro-fin aluminum tube - Yifeng Hu; Samuel Fortunato Yana Motta; Cheng-Min Yang (International Journal of Refrigeration, 2024)

Ecological assessment and conservation performance of the Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary: A differential assessment of protected and unprotected zones - Nang Biyogue Douti; Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah; Babang Bawa Ibrahim; Samuel Kojo Abanyie; Raymond Webrah Kazapoe; Prosper Kpiebaya; Stephen Sodoke; Kwame Anokye (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2024)

Disparities and determinants of Somali refugee food security in Nairobi, Kenya - Zack Ahmed; Jonathan Crush; Samuel Owuor; Elizabeth Opiyo Onyango (Global Food Security, 2024)

Towards a machine learning model to predict the laminar flame speed of fuel blends and vented gases in lithium-ion batteries - Samuel Ogunfuye; Mario Perhinschi; V’yacheslav Akkerman (Fuel, 2024)

Trophic cascades and climate change - William J. Ripple; Danielle N. Whalen; Christopher Wolf; Yuanchun Cao; Jessica Schulte; Sarah Swann; Samuel T. Woodrich; Thomas Newsome; Rhys Cairncross; Aaron J. Wirsing (Food Webs, 2024)

Quantification of beef in products sold in Canada declaring multiple meat species – Regulatory and consumer implications related to accurate labeling - Gabrielle Vatin; Jérémie Théolier; Silvia Dominguez; Samuel Benrejeb Godefroy (Food and Humanity, 2024)

Deep learning techniques for the exploration of hyperspectral imagery potentials in food and agricultural products - Abdulwahab Ismail Durojaiye; Samuel Tunde Olorunsogo; Bolanle Adenike Adejumo; Alkali Babawuya; Ida Idayu Muhamad (Food and Humanity, 2024)

Modelling and optimization of germination and fermentation process conditions during distillation of indigenous alcoholic beverage on the basis of fermented maize grits - Sunday Samuel Sobowale; Lateefat Motunrayo Ewuoso; Oluwatoyin Habibat Animashaun (Food and Humanity, 2024)

Techno-functional and nutritional variations of Cardaba banana flour as influenced by different modification techniques - Abimbola Abike Osanbikan; Olusola Samuel Jolayemi; Ayo-Omogie Helen Nwakego; Olugbenga Olufemi Awolu; Matthew Olusola Oluwamukomi (Food and Humanity, 2024)

Modeling and process optimization of extraction conditions on the quality characteristics of oil from cashew kernel using Response Surface Methodology - Oluwatoyin Habibat Animashaun; Lateefat Motunrayo Ewuoso; Sunday Samuel Sobowale (Food and Humanity, 2024)

Linking joint exposures to residential greenness and air pollution with adults’ social health in dense Hong Kong - Ting Zhang; Bo Huang; Sensen Wu; Jie Chen; Yizhen Yan; Yinyi Lin; Hung Wong; Samuel Yeung-Shan Wong; Roger Yat-Nork Chung (Environmental Pollution, 2024)

Crucial role of humic substance type in Cr(VI) reduction by humic substance-Fe(III) coprecipitates but not in adsorption - Hui Wang; Xueying Gong; Yankun Zhang; Fengping Liu; Jia Zhang; Ying yuan; Barnie Samuel; Wenbing Tan; Beidou Xi; Honghan Chen (Environmental Pollution, 2024)

Context matters when evacuating large cities: Shifting the focus from individual characteristics to location and social vulnerability - Samuel Rufat; Emeline Comby; Serge Lhomme; Victor Santoni (Environmental Science & Policy, 2024)

A review of metal nanomaterials-based electrochemical biosensors for environmental wastewater monitoring and their remediation - PratimaDevi Sivasubramanian; Mohanraj Kumar; Ching-Lung Chen; V.S. Kiran-kumar; Melvin S. Samuel; Jih-Hsing Chang (Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2024)

Simulation modelling demonstrates differential performance of connectivity methods in their ability to predict genetic diversity in complex landscapes - Luciano Atzeni; Samuel A. Cushman; David W. Macdonald (Ecological Modelling, 2024)

Assessing the restoration and the dispersal of reindeer lichen after forest fire in northern Sweden: Results after eleven growing seasons - Samuel Roturier; Joel Jensen; Lars-Evert Nutti; Pierre Barbillon; Sébastien Ollier; Dan Bergström (Ecological Engineering, 2024)

Sucrose interactions with plant cells and tissue: Insights into cryoprotective mechanisms - Albert Ochoa-Castillo; Katherine Nelson; Fionna M.D. Samuels; Nancy E. Levinger (Cryobiology, 2024)

Exploring relationships between cryoprotectant permeation and membrane responses in Oryza sativa cells - Kylie Pearce; Fionna Samuels; Nancy Levinger (Cryobiology, 2024)

Beat the heat: Breeding, genomics, and gene editing for high nighttime temperature tolerance in rice - Vibha Srivastava; Christian De Guzman; Samuel B. Fernandes (Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 2024)

Autophobic polydimethylsiloxane nanodroplets enable abrasion-tolerant omniphobic surfaces - Behrooz Khatir; Peter Serles; Tao Wen; Thu V. Vuong; Ali Shayesteh; Samuel Au; David Sinton; Emma R. Master; Tobin Filleter; Kevin Golovin (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024)

Lignin-derived compounds assisted with Kocuria marina H-2 and Pseudomonas putida B6-2 co-culture enhanced naphthalene biodegradation - Jia-Qi Cui; Zhi-Qiang He; Kai Chen; Samuel Ntakirutimana; Zhi-Hua Liu; He Bai; Bing-Zhi Li; Ying-Jin Yuan (Bioresource Technology, 2024)

Snail shell derived magnetic nanocatalysts for biodiesel production: Process optimization through response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies - Supongsenla Ao; Heather F. Greer; Lana A. Alghamdi; Umer Rashid; Gopinath Halder; Andrew E.H. Wheatley; Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2024)

Sustainable production of graphene using biomass waste as a precursor: Environmental and economic implications - Santhanalakshmi Nagendran; Mohanraj Kumar; Natarajan Prakash; Ching-Lung Chen; Melvin S. Samuel; Ethiraj Selvarajan; Jih-Hsing Chang (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2024)

Cyclomodulins-harboring Escherichia coli isolated from obese and normal-weight subjects induces intestinal dysplasia in a mouse model - Nora DeLira-Bustillos; Uriel A. Angulo-Zamudio; Nidia Leon-Sicairos; Hector Flores-Villaseñor; Jorge Velazquez-Roman; Gabriela Tapia-Pastrana; Samuel Canizales-Quinteros; Rafael Velázquez-Cruz; Jesús Alberto Cortez-Hernández; Adrian Canizalez-Roman (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2024)

Recovery dynamics of wetland vegetation along a hydrological gradient in an agriculturally used inland valley in Uganda - Kai Behn; Miguel Alvarez; Samuel Mutebi; Mathias Becker (Wetlands Ecology and Management, 2024)
Wetlands in East Africa are important for providing ecosystem services and for conserving biodiversity. They are also suitable and increasingly used for agriculture. Between cropping cycles, spontaneous vegetation regrows on fallow plots. We hypothesize that recovery is affected by hydro-edaphic conditions and the duration of the fallow period. Land use intensification reduces fallow durations. A multi-year field study investigated the dynamics, biodiversity, and potential uses of fallow vegetation species after a disturbance event in an inland valley wetland in Central Uganda. The wetland was stratified into three hydrological positions along a gradient comprising the valley fringe, the mid-valley, and the riparian zone. In each zone, biomass was removed, and the soil was tilled, simulating a common disturbance event. Subsequently, four plots of 4 × 4 m size were delineated in each zone. Vegetation regrowth was subsequently monitored over a period of two years. We recorded and analyzed changes in aboveground live biomass, abundance of selected plant species, taxonomic and functional composition, and evenness during a 27-months recovery phase. While annual species dominated the vegetation initially, these were gradually replaced by herbaceous perennials, and eventually by tall reeds and woody plants, constituting three successional stages. The dynamics were similar, but species composition differed across the positions. At all successional stages, we observed the presence of useful wild plants, but also invasive species such as Mimosa pigra were recorded. While temporary fallows are important for biodiversity in tropical wetlands, such successions cannot substitute for the functions and services provided by natural vegetation and may promote invasive species.

Leptin, adiponectin, biochemicals, metabolic hormones and performance characteristics of broiler administered with spices essential oil - Abubakar Olatunji Jimoh; Oladimeji Samuel Tughobo; Uche Carlos Uwaeziozi; Olayinka Abosede Ojo; Uchechi Daureen Gift Ihejirika; Samuel Omojola Ejiko (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2024)

Changes in rectal temperature as a means of assessing heat tolerance and sensitivity in chickens - Ricky A. Poku; Ebenezer Agyemang-Duah; Sheila Donkor; Raphael A. Ayizanga; Richard Osei-Amponsah; Romdhane Rekaya; Samuel E. Aggrey (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2024)

Realized genetic gain with reciprocal recurrent selection in a Eucalyptus breeding program - Saulo F. S. Chaves; Luiz A. S. Dias; Rodrigo S. Alves; Filipe M. Ferreira; Maurício S. Araújo; Marcos D. V. Resende; Elizabete K. Takahashi; João E. Souza; Fernando P. Leite; Samuel B. Fernandes; Kaio Olimpio G. Dias (Tree Genetics & Genomes, 2024)

Groundwater storage trend in headwater basins in different Brazilian regions - Victoria S. Wojahn; Tamara L. C. Beskow; Carlos R. Mello; Samuel Beskow (Sustainable Water Resources Management, 2024)

Pharmacological differences between human and mouse P2X4 receptor explored using old and new tools - Anna Fortuny-Gomez; Samuel J. Fountain (Purinergic Signalling, 2024)
There is growing interest in the P2X4 receptor as a therapeutic target for several cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurological conditions. Key to exploring the physiological and pathophysiological roles of P2X4 is access to selective compounds to probe function in cells, tissues and animal models. There has been a recent growth in selective antagonists for P2X4, though agonist selectivity is less well studied. As there are some known pharmacological differences between P2X receptors from different species, it is important to understand these differences when designing a pharmacological strategy to probe P2X4 function in human tissue and mouse models. Here, we provide a systematic comparison of agonist and antagonist pharmacology in 1321N1 cells expressing either human or mouse P2X4 orthologues. We identify a rank order of agonist potency of ATP > 2-MeSATP > αβmeATP = BzATP > CTP = γ-[(propargyl)-imido]-ATP for human P2X4 and ATP > 2-MeSATP = CTP > ATPγS = γ-[(propargyl)-imido]-ATP = BzATP for mouse. Human P2X4 is not activated by ATPγS but can be activated by αβmeATP. We identify a rank order of antagonist potency of BAY-1797 = PSB-12062 = BX-430 > 5-BDBD > TNP-ATP = PPADS for human P2X4 and BAY-1797 > PSB-12062 = PPADS > TNP-ATP for mouse. Mouse P2X4 is not antagonised by 5-BDBD or BX-430. The study reveals key pharmacological differences between human and mouse P2X4, highlighting caution when selecting tools for comparative studies between human and mouse and ascribing cellular responses of some commonly used agonists to P2X4.

Reduced belowground allocation of freshly assimilated C contributes to negative plant-soil feedback in successive winter wheat rotations - Nikolaos Kaloterakis; Sirgit Kummer; Samuel Le Gall; Youri Rothfuss; Rüdiger Reichel; Nicolas Brüggemann (Plant and Soil, 2024)
Aims Successive winter wheat (WW) rotations are associated with yield reduction, often attributed to the unfavorable soil microbes that persist in the soil through plant residues. How rotational positions of WW affect the allocation of freshly assimilated carbon (C), an energy source for soil microbes, above and belowground remains largely unknown. Methods A 13 CO 2 pulse labeling rhizotron experiment was conducted in the greenhouse to study freshly fixed C allocation patterns. WW was grown in soil after oilseed rape (W1), after one season of WW (W2), and after three successive seasons of WW (W4). We used an automatic manifold system to measure excess 13 C of soil respiration at six depths and five different dates. Excess 13 C was also measured in dissolved organic C (DOC), microbial and plant biomass pools. Results There was a strong yield decline in successive WW rotations accompanied by distinct changes in root growth. Higher excess 13 C of soil respiration was measured in W1 compared to W4, especially in the topsoil during at later growth stages. Higher excess 13 C of the DOC and the microbial biomass was also traced in W1 and W4 compared to W2. Less 13 C was taken up by successive WW rotations. Conclusions Our study demonstrates a mechanism through which the rotational position of WW affects the allocation of freshly assimilated C above and belowground. WW after oilseed rape sustains belowground allocation of freshly assimilated C for a longer time than successively grown WW and incorporates more of this C to its biomass.

Editorial for Special Issue: Virtual Geoscience - Anette Eltner; Xabier Blanch; Samuel Thiele; Moritz Kirsch (PFG – Journal of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science, 2024)

Nitrogen fertilizer classification using multivariate fingerprinting with stable isotopes - Pieterjan De Bauw; Samuel Bodé; Maaike Perneel; Dominique Billard; Pascal Boeckx (Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 2024)

Urchin-like CuCo2O4/CuO decorated on carbon nanostructure for oxygen evolution reaction in an alkaline medium - Thangaraj A; Aruna K Kunhiraman; Varghese Samuel (Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2024)

Impact of double-strand breaks induced by uv radiation on neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative disorders - Srilakshmi Vijayakumar; Beryl Vedha Yesudhason; Jenif Leo Anandharaj; Weslen Vedakumari Sathyaraj; Johnson Retnaraj Samuel Selvan Christyraj (Molecular Biology Reports, 2024)

Unravelling epigenetic mechanisms in Cerastoderma edule genome: a comparison of healthy and neoplastic cockles - Alejandro Viña-Feás; Javier Temes-Rodríguez; André Vidal-Capón; Samuel Novas; Jorge Rodríguez-Castro; Ana Pequeño-Valtierra; Juan José Pasantes; Jose M. C. Tubío; Daniel Garcia-Souto (Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 2024)
Cancer is a multifaceted genetic disease characterized by the acquisition of several essential hallmarks. Notably, certain cancers exhibit horizontal transmissibility, observed across mammalian species and diverse bivalves, the latter referred to as hemic neoplasia. Within this complex landscape, epigenetic mechanisms such as histone modifications and cytosine methylation emerge as fundamental contributors to the pathogenesis of these transmissible cancers. Our study delves into the epigenetic landscape of Cerastoderma edule , focusing on whole-genome methylation and hydroxymethylation profiles in heathy specimens and transmissible neoplasias by means of Nanopore long-read sequencing. Our results unveiled a global hypomethylation in the neoplastic specimens compared to their healthy counterparts, emphasizing the role of DNA methylation in these tumorigenic processes. Furthermore, we verified that intragenic CpG methylation positively correlated with gene expression, emphasizing its role in modulating transcription in healthy and neoplastic cockles, as also highlighted by some up-methylated oncogenic genes. Hydroxymethylation levels were significantly more elevated in the neoplastic samples, particularly within satellites and complex repeats, likely related to structural functions. Additionally, our analysis also revealed distinct methylation and activity patterns in retrotransposons, providing additional insights into bivalve neoplastic processes. Altogether, these findings contribute to understanding the epigenetic dynamics of bivalve neoplasias and shed light on the roles of DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation in tumorigenesis. Understanding these epigenetic alterations holds promise for advancing our broader understanding of cancer epigenetics.

Mathematical modelling of Lassa-fever transmission dynamics with optimal control of selected control measures - Ibrahim Olalekan Abiola; Abimbola Samuel Oyewole; Tunde Tajudeen Yusuf (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2024)

Revolutionizing drug discovery: an AI-powered transformation of molecular docking - Adeola Abraham Fadahunsi; Henrietta Onyinye Uzoeto; Nkwachukwu Oziamara Okoro; Samuel Cosmas; Olanrewaju Ayodeji Durojaye; Arome Solomon Odiba (Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2024)

In situ detection of ferric reductase activity in the intestinal lumen of an insect - Anna Karen Hernández-Gallardo; Trinidad Arcos-López; Jahir Marceliano Bahena-Lopez; Carlos Tejeda-Guzmán; Salvador Gallardo-Hernández; Samuel M. Webb; Thomas Kroll; Pier Lorenzo Solari; Carolina Sánchez-López; Christophe Den Auwer; Liliana Quintanar; Fanis Missirlis (JBIC Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry, 2024)
The rise of atmospheric oxygen as a result of photosynthesis in cyanobacteria and chloroplasts has transformed most environmental iron into the ferric state. In contrast, cells within organisms maintain a reducing internal milieu and utilize predominantly ferrous iron. Ferric reductases are enzymes that transfer electrons to ferric ions, either extracellularly or within endocytic vesicles, enabling cellular ferrous iron uptake through Divalent Metal Transporter 1. In mammals, duodenal cytochrome b is a ferric reductase of the intestinal epithelium, but how insects reduce and absorb dietary iron remains unknown. Here we provide indirect evidence of extracellular ferric reductase activity in a small subset of Drosophila melanogaster intestinal epithelial cells, positioned at the neck of the midgut’s anterior region. Dietary-supplemented bathophenanthroline sulphate (BPS) captures locally generated ferrous iron and precipitates into pink granules, whose chemical identity was probed combining in situ X-ray absorption near edge structure and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopies. An increased presence of manganese ions upon BPS feeding was also found. Control animals were fed with ferric ammonium citrate, which is accumulated into ferritin iron in distinct intestinal subregions suggesting iron trafficking between different cells inside the animal. Spectroscopic signals from the biological samples were compared to purified Drosophila and horse spleen ferritin and to chemically synthesized BPS-iron and BPS-manganese complexes. The results corroborated the presence of BPS-iron in a newly identified ferric iron reductase region of the intestine, which we propose constitutes the major site of iron absorption in this organism. Graphical abstract

Investigation of mutation spectrum amongst patients with familial primary cardiomyopathy using targeted NGS in Indian population - Saroja Mysore Krishnaswamy; Gautham Arunachal; Kumar Gautam Singh; Viji Samuel Thomson; Paul George; Sudha Rao; Sumita Danda (Journal of Applied Genetics, 2024)

The role of traditional NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors on COVID-19 outcomes: a real-world data study - Narmeen Mallah; Irene Visos-Varela; Bahi Takkouche; Rosendo Bugarín-González; María Piñeiro-Lamas; Teresa Herdeiro; Maruxa Zapata-Cachafeiro; Almudena Rodríguez-Fernández; Angel Salgado-Barreira; Adolfo Figueiras; Eduardo Carracedo-Martínez; Rosa M. García-Álvarez; et al. (Inflammopharmacology, 2024)

Effect of variation in plant-emitted volatiles on the infestation behavior of Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in strawberry crops - Neby M. Mérida-Torres; Edith Garay-Serrano; Samuel Cruz-Esteban (Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2024)

Reduced rate of force development under fatigued conditions is associated to the decline in force complexity in adult males - Samuel D’Emanuele; Gennaro Boccia; Luca Angius; Oliver Hayman; Stuart Goodall; Federico Schena; Cantor Tarperi (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2024)
Purpose This study aimed to verify whether the slowing of muscle contraction quickness, typically observed in states of fatigue, may worsen force control by decreasing the rate with which force fluctuations are modulated. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between rate of force development (RFD), and force fluctuations' magnitude (Coefficient of variation, CoV) and complexity (Approximate Entropy, ApEn; Detrended fluctuation analysis, DFAα). Methods Fourteen participants performed intermittent ballistic isometric contractions of the plantar dorsiflexors at 70% of maximal voluntary force until task failure (under 60% twice). Results Indices of RFD (RFD peak , RFD 50 , RFD 100 , and RFD 150 ) decreased over time by approximately 46, 32, 44, and 39%, respectively (p all ≤ 0.007). DFAα increased by 10% (p < 0.001), and CoV increased by 15% (p < 0.001), indicating decreased force complexity along with increased force fluctuations, respectively. ApEn decreased by just over a quarter (28%, p < 0.001). The linear hierarchical models showed negative associations between RFD peak and DFAα (β = − 3.6 10 –4 , p < 0.001), CoV (β = − 1.8 10 –3 , p < 0.001), while ApEn showed a positive association (β = 8.2 × 10 –5 , p < 0.001). Conclusion The results suggest that exercise-induced reductions in contraction speed, lead to smoother force complexity and diminished force control due to slower adjustments around the target force. The fatigued state resulted in worsened force producing capacity and overall force control.

Land use land cover change as a casual factor for climate variability and trends in the Bilate Watershed, Ethiopia - Samuel Shibeshi Bikeko; Venkatesham E. (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024)

Source identification and human health risk to polychlorinated biphenyls in public parks and playground surface soils, southern zone of Ghana - Samuel Kofi Frimpong; Gustav Gbeddy; Samuel Dampare; Mark Kwasi Sarfo; Eva Tabua Gyamfi; Kofi Okyere Akyea-Larbi; Eric Tetteh Glover (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2024)

Effects of Circular Economy Practices and Accounting Innovations on Sustainable Development Goals - Disraeli Asante-Darko; Samuel Ato Dadzie; Amoako Kwarteng; Sena Agbodjah; Theodora Ekua Aryee (Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2024)

Benchtop Flow Stasis Quantification: In Vitro Methods and In Vivo Possibilities - Vahid Sadri; Prem A. Midha; Immanuel David Madukauwa-David; Norihiko Kamioka; Phillip M. Trusty; Priya J. Nair; Samuel Cohen; Vrishank Raghav; Rahul Sharma; Vasilis Babaliaros; Ajit P. Yoganathan (Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology, 2024)

A systematic analysis of neurologic manifestations of Long COVID in Nigeria - Iorhen Ephraim Akase; Osigwe Paul Agabi; Oluwadamilola Omolara Ojo; Roosevelt Amaobichukwu Anyanwu; Samuel Awodumila; Sodiq Ayilara; Obiamaka Jane Ede; Pheekanmilla Ghajiga; Olufunto Kalejaiye; Chibueze Nwanmah; Francisca Nwaokorie; Ann Ogbenna; et al. (Journal of NeuroVirology, 2024)

Exploring the Nature of Arhopalus ferus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Spondylidinae) Pheromone Attraction - Jessica L. Kerr; Cecilia M. Romo; Brooke O’Connor; Georgia Dickson; Max Novoselov; Samuel Aguilar-Arguello; Christine Todoroki; Adriana Najar-Rodriguez; Lee-Anne Manning; Andrew Twidle; Anne Barrington; Gaetan Leclair; et al. (Journal of Chemical Ecology, 2024)
Cerambycid species of the Spondylidinae subfamily are distributed worldwide and are known for being prolific invaders that infest conifers. In New Zealand, Arhopalus ferus (Mulsant), the burnt pine longhorn beetle, is well-established and requires monitoring at high-risk sites such as ports, airports, and sawmills as part of the requirements to meet pine log export standards set by the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI). Currently, its surveillance relies on traps baited with host volatiles (i.e., ethanol and α-pinene). We used volatile collections from adult beetles, electroantennograms, and field trapping bioassays to identify the pheromones emitted by the burnt pine longhorn beetle A. ferus and their effects on its behaviour. We show that A. ferus males emit mainly ( E )-fuscumol and geranylacetone, as well as the minor components, α -terpinene and p -mentha-1,3,8-triene, and that all four compounds elicit a dose-dependent response in antennae of both sexes. Traps baited with the binary combination of geranylacetone plus fuscumol captured significantly more female A. ferus than did unbaited traps in two of three field experiments. α-Terpinene did not affect A. ferus trap catches and effects of p -mentha-1,3,8-triene on trap catch were not determined. Our findings provide further evidence of the use of fuscumol and geranylacetone as aggregation-sex pheromones by longhorn beetles in the Spondylidinae subfamily, and suggest that their deployment in survey traps may improve the efficacy of A. ferus monitoring in New Zealand and elsewhere.

Molecular basis of hyper-thermostability in the thermophilic archaeal aldolase MfnB - Rosie M. A. Maddock; Carl O. Marsh; Samuel T. Johns; Lynden D. Rooms; Phillip W. Duke; Marc W. van der Kamp; James E. M. Stach; Paul R. Race (Extremophiles, 2024)
Methanogenic archaea are chemolithotrophic prokaryotes that can reduce carbon dioxide with hydrogen gas to form methane. These microorganisms make a significant contribution to the global carbon cycle, with methanogenic archaea from anoxic environments estimated to contribute > 500 million tons of global methane annually. Archaeal methanogenesis is dependent on the methanofurans; aminomethylfuran containing coenzymes that act as the primary C 1 acceptor molecule during carbon dioxide fixation. Although the biosynthetic pathway to the methanofurans has been elucidated, structural adaptations which confer thermotolerance to Mfn enzymes from extremophilic archaea are yet to be investigated. Here we focus on the methanofuran biosynthetic enzyme MfnB, which catalyses the condensation of two molecules of glyceralde-3-phosphate to form 4‑(hydroxymethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde-phosphate. In this study, MfnB enzymes from the hyperthermophile Methanocaldococcus jannaschii and the mesophile Methanococcus maripaludis have been recombinantly overexpressed and purified to homogeneity. Thermal unfolding studies, together with steady-state kinetic assays, demonstrate thermoadaptation in the M. jannaschii enzyme. Molecular dynamics simulations have been used to provide a structural explanation for the observed properties. These reveal a greater number of side chain interactions in the M. jannaschii enzyme, which may confer protection from heating effects by enforcing spatial residue constraints.

Hidden inside desert rocks: Salinity triggers an increase in exopolysaccharides from endolithic cyanobacteria with anti-inflammatory potential - María Cristina Casero; David Velázquez; Adrián Pereira; María del Mar Tejedor; Luis García; Antonio Quesada; Samuel Cirés (Algal Research, 2024)

Effects of fruit novelty on feeding preference in four globally invasive frugivorous birds - Samuel B. Case; Kapua Kawelo; Josephine Hoh; Dylan O’hearn; Jinelle H. Sperry; Jeffrey T. Foster; Donald R. Drake; Jeferson Vizentin-Bugoni; J. Patrick Kelley; Corey E. Tarwater (Biological Invasions, 2024)

Organic carbon and nutrient enrichment in clay-rich calcareous soils in self-regenerating fallows in humid tropical agroecology - Samuel Ayodele Mesele; Paul A. S. Soremi; Benedicta Essel Ayamba; Jamiu Aderolu; Victor A. Olayiwola (Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2024)

A bibliometric analysis for remote sensing applications in bush encroachment mapping of grassland and savanna ecosystems - Siphokazi Ruth Gcayi; Samuel Adewale Adelabu; Lwandile Nduku; Johannes George Chirima (Applied Geomatics, 2024)
Grasslands and savannas are experiencing transformation and degradation due to bush encroachment (BE). BE has been monitored using restrictive traditional techniques that include field surveys and manual long-term observations. Owing to the limitations of traditional techniques, remote sensing (RS) is an attractive alternative to assess BE because of its generally high precision and return interval, cost-effectiveness, and availability of historical data archives. Furthermore, RS has an added advantage in its ability of acquiring global coherent data in near-real time compared to the snapshot acquisition mode with traditional surveying techniques. Despite its extensive application and vast possibilities, a critical synthesis for RS successes, shortcomings, and best practices in mapping BE in savannas and grasslands is lacking. Thus, broadly, the direction, which this type of investigation has taken over the years is largely unknown. This study sought to connect and measure the progress RS has made in mapping BE in grassland and savanna ecosystems through bibliometric analysis. One hundred and twenty-three peer-reviewed English written documents from the Web of Science and Scopus databases were evaluated. The study revealed 13.05% average annual publication growth, indicating that RS and BE mapping research in grasslands and savannas has been increasing over the survey period. Most published studies came from the USA, while the rest came from South Africa, China, and Australia. The results indicate that BE has been extensively mapped in grasslands and savannas using coarse to medium resolution data. As a result, there is a weak relationship (r² = 0.324) between the dependent variable (aerial images) and the independent variable (percentage of woody cover). This connotes the need to improve BE assessments in grasslands and savannas by integrating recent high-resolution data, machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence.

Larvicidal and antiplasmodial studies of Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Myrtaceae) Leaf - Stephen A. Adesida; Samuel A. Oguntimehin; Funmilayo G. Famuyiwa; Kolade O. Faloye; Seun B. Ogundele; Oyenike I. Bello; Oluyemi J. Oladiran; Ayobami J. Olusola; Adetola H. Adewole; Praise A. Adebayo; Maryam O. Oredola (Advances in Traditional Medicine, 2024)

Assessing the Oxidative Stress Reducing Potential of Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach & Thonn) Ethyl-Acetate Sub-fractions on Plasmodium berghei Infected Female Mice - Bankole Emmanuel Ofeniforo; David Chukwuma Nwikwe; Samuel Eleojo Agada; Elizabeth Abidemi Balogun (Acta Parasitologica, 2024)

A rare case of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced meningoradiculitis with vocal cord diplegia - Samuel Pichon; Charlotte Lacombe; Pauline Aigrain; Bruno Lemarchant; Clémentine Levy (Acta Neurologica Belgica, 2024)

Macrofaunal Biodiversity and Patch Mosaics on the Deep Gulf of Mexico Seafloor - Craig R. McClain; Granger Hanks; Samuel Copley; S. River D. Bryant; Brian A. Schubert (Marine Ecology, 2024)
The deep‐sea benthos often exhibit exceptional biodiversity. The patch‐mosaic hypothesis proposes that this deep‐sea diversity arises from varied microhabitats with prolonged temporal persistence filtering for distinctive communities thereby increasing beta‐diversity. This study investigated environmental, community, and macrofaunal species turnover at four deep‐sea sites (~2000 m) in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Using precise small‐scale sampling with a ROV, we analyzed patterns across spatial scales from centimeters to approximately 400 km among 67 sediment cores. We examined the relationships between sedimentary carbon, sediment grain size, and macrofaunal alpha‐ and beta‐diversity. Subsequently, we explored the role of these environmental properties and their spatial arrangement in shaping communities and species distributions. We observed a consistent trend where the overall abundance and diversity of a community increased with higher carbon but decreased with increasing grain size. Substantial faunal turnover was observed among cores, even at centimeter scales, with the contribution of centimeter‐scale spatial distance rivaling that of 100‐km scales in faunal dissimilarity. Similar to alpha‐diversity, beta‐diversity exhibited strong correlations with sediment carbon and grain size. The observed random spatial structure in grain size and carbon appear to translate into randomness in both community and species distribution. These findings align with the patch‐mosaic model, underscoring the complexity of deep‐sea ecosystems. These findings suggest an intricate relationship between sedimentary attributes, faunal composition, and spatial arrangement in the deep‐sea benthos, shedding light on the mechanisms driving biodiversity in seemingly homogeneous environments.

Predicting population‐level impacts of projected climate heating on a temperate freshwater fish - Kate S. Mintram; A. Ross Brown; Samuel K. Maynard; Pernille Thorbek; Charles R. Tyler (Journal of Fish Biology, 2024)
Climate heating has the potential to drive changes in ecosystems at multiple levels of biological organization. Temperature directly affects the inherent physiology of plants and animals, resulting in changes in rates of photosynthesis and respiration, and trophic interactions. Predicting temperature‐dependent changes in physiological and trophic processes, however, is challenging because environmental conditions and ecosystem structure vary across biogeographical regions of the globe. To realistically predict the effects of projected climate heating on wildlife populations, mechanistic tools are required to incorporate the inherent physiological effects of temperature changes, as well as the associated effects on food availability within and across comparable ecosystems. Here we applied an agent‐based bioenergetics model to explore the combined effects of projected temperature increases for 2100 (1.4, 2.7, and 4.4°C), and associated changes in prey availability, on three‐spined stickleback ( Gasterosteus aculeatus ) populations representing latitudes 50, 55, and 60°N. Our results showed a decline in population density after a simulated 1.4°C temperature increase at 50°N. In all other modeled scenarios there was an increase (inflation) in population density and biomass (per unit area) with climate heating, and this inflation increased with increasing latitude. We conclude that agent‐based bioenergetics models are valuable tools in discerning the impacts of climate change on wild fish populations, which play important roles in aquatic food webs.

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation with cognitive training on executive functions in healthy older adults: a secondary analysis from the ACT trial - Serkan Aksu; Aprinda Indahlastari; Andrew O’Shea; Michael Marsiske; Ronald Cohen; Gene E. Alexander; Steven T. DeKosky; Georg A. Hishaw; Yunfeng Dai; Samuel S. Wu; Adam J. Woods (GeroScience, 2024)

Evaluating the reproducibility of a deep learning algorithm for the prediction of retinal age - Jay Rodney Toby Zoellin; Ferhat Turgut; Ruiye Chen; Amr Saad; Samuel D. Giesser; Chiara Sommer; Viviane Guignard; Jonas Ihle; Marie-Louise Mono; Matthias D. Becker; Zhuoting Zhu; Gábor Márk Somfai (GeroScience, 2024)
Recently, a deep learning algorithm (DLA) has been developed to predict the chronological age from retinal images. The Retinal Age Gap (RAG), a deviation between predicted age from retinal images (Retinal Age, RA) and chronological age, correlates with mortality and age-related diseases. This study evaluated the reliability and accuracy of RA predictions and analyzed various factors that may influence them. We analyzed two groups of participants: Intravisit and Intervisit, both imaged by color fundus photography. RA was predicted using an established algorithm. The Intervisit group comprised 26 subjects, imaged in two sessions. The Intravisit group had 41 subjects, of whom each eye was photographed twice in one session. The mean absolute test–retest difference in predicted RA was 2.39 years for Intervisit and 2.13 years for Intravisit, with the latter showing higher prediction variability. The chronological age was predicted accurately from fundus photographs. Subsetting image pairs based on differential image quality reduced test–retest discrepancies by up to 50%, but mean image quality was not correlated with retest outcomes. Marked diurnal oscillations in RA predictions were observed, with a significant overestimation in the afternoon compared to the morning in the Intravisit cohort. The order of image acquisition across imaging sessions did not influence RA prediction and subjective age perception did not predict RAG. Inter-eye consistency exceeded 3 years. Our study is the first to explore the reliability of RA predictions. Consistent image quality enhances retest outcomes. The observed diurnal variations in RA predictions highlight the need for standardized imaging protocols, but RAG could soon be a reliable metric in clinical investigations.

Nitrous oxide dynamics in the Kara Sea, Arctic Ocean - Sofia Muller; François Fripiat; Samuel L. Jaccard; Leandro Ponsoni; Jens A. Hölemann; Alfredo Martínez-García; Bruno Delille (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024)
Previous studies have reported an accumulation of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) on shallow continental shelves of the western Arctic Ocean. In this study, we sampled seawater profiles for N 2 O measurements in the eastern Arctic shelves, in the North Kara Sea, in the context of the Arctic Century Expedition. Despite some variability in the vertical distribution, we typically observe an accumulation of N 2 O in shelf bottom waters, which correlates with a fixed nitrogen (N) deficit. Longer residence times on the shelf promote greater N 2 O enrichment and a larger fixed N deficit. These observations point towards N 2 O production at depth, linked to benthic denitrification processes that are intensified on productive shelve areas. However, in surface waters, physical processes – i.e. temperature-dependent solubility and air-sea exchange – emerge as the main factor controlling N 2 O concentrations. We observe low saturations of 80% at the surface of open ocean stations influenced by water that has previously flowed beneath sea ice. Arctic surface water becomes undersaturated due to cooling and remains undersaturated due to limited air-sea exchange. River supply does not exert a discernable influence on N 2 O concentrations of the studied area. This study reveals the potential of the Arctic Siberian shelves as a sink of atmospheric N 2 O during the summer.

Breeding and moulting related changes in biomarkers of filarial infected (adult female village weaver, Ploceus cucullatus) birds of Amurum Forest Reserve, Nigeria - Felix A. Andong; Vincent C. Ejere; Samuel O. Ekere; Onyinyechukwu A. Agina; Ezekiel S. Mayowa; Usman A. Rayyanu; Nkiruka F. Oparaku (Ornithology Research, 2024)

Antimicrobial activity of Petivera alliacea L. root and its constituents: in vitro and in silico studies - Enitan Omobolanle Adesanya; Olumide Olatunde Adesanya; Akingbolabo Daniel Ogunlakin; Omolola Adenike Ajayi-Odoko; Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo; Adeshina Isaiah Odugbemi; Samuel Ayodele Egieyeh; Olubunkunola Oluwole Oyesiku (Vegetos, 2024)

Cereal bran proteins: recent advances in extraction, properties, and applications - Milad Hadidi; Samuel Rodriguez Garcia; Dimitrios Ziogkas; David Julian McClements; Andres Moreno (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2024)

Spectral Water Wave Dissipation by Biomimetic Soft Structure - Garance Marlier; Frédéric Bouchette; Samuel Meulé; Raphaël Certain; Jean-Yves Jouvenel (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2024)
Coastal protection solutions can be categorised as grey, hybrid or natural. Grey infrastructure includes artificial structures like dykes. Natural habitats like seagrasses are considered natural protection infrastructure. Hybrid solutions combine both natural and grey infrastructure. Evidence suggests that grey solutions can negatively impact the environment, while natural habitats prevent flooding without such adverse effects and provide many ecosystem services. New types of protective solutions, called biomimetic solutions, are inspired by natural habitats and reproduce their features using artificial materials. Few studies have been conducted on these new approaches. This study aims to quantify wave dissipation observed in situ above a biomimetic solution inspired by kelps, known for their wave-dampening properties. The solution was deployed in a full water column near Palavas-les-Flots in southern France. A one-month in situ experiment showed that the biomimetic solution dissipates around 10% of total wave energy on average, whatever the meteo-marine conditions. Wave energy dissipation is frequency-dependent: short waves are dissipated, while low-frequency energy increases. An anti-dissipative effect occurs for forcing conditions with frequencies close to the eigen mode linked to the biomimetic solution’s geometry, suggesting that resonance should be considered in designing future biomimetic protection solutions.

Evaluating drinking water treatment residuals as an in-situ capping material for metal-contaminated sediments - Jingru Wei; Yulin Zheng; Lang Zhou; Kevin J. Kroll; Samuel M. Wallace; Nancy D. Denslow; Jean-François Gaillard; Jean-Claude J. Bonzongo (Chemosphere, 2024)

A strategy for quantifying microplastic particles in membrane filtration processes using flow cytometry - Ryan J. LaRue; Samuel Koo; Ashleigh Warren; Yves G. McKay; David R. Latulippe (Chemosphere, 2024)

Sensitivity study of the Predictive Optimal Water and Energy Irrigation (POWEIr) controller’s schedules for sustainable agriculture systems in resource-constrained contexts - Carolyn Sheline; Samuel Ingersoll; Susan Amrose; Suat Irmak; Amos G. Winter V. (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2024)

Influences in food selection during complementary feeding in breastfeeding infants: A systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative studies - Gisele Pontaroli Raymundo; Caroline Souza dos Santos; Saulo Vinicius da Rosa; Renata Iani Werneck; Gil Guilherme Gasparello; Mariana Perotta; Juliana Schaia Rocha; Samuel Jorge Moysés (Appetite, 2024)

Characterization of specialist European catfish anglers in southern Germany: Implications for future management - Matthias Fromherz; Jan Baer; Samuel Roch; Juergen Geist; Alexander Brinker (Fisheries Research, 2024)

Advancing food manufacturing: Leveraging robotic solutions for enhanced quality assurance and traceability across global supply networks - Jacob Tizhe Liberty; Ernest Habanabakize; Paul Inuwa Adamu; Samuel Mshelia Bata (Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2024)

Perinatal exposure to Aroclor 1254 disrupts thyrotropin-releasing hormone mRNA expression in the paraventricular nucleus of male and female rats - Edith Sánchez-Jaramillo; Eduardo Sánchez-Islas; Gabriela B. Gómez-González; Nashiely Yáñez-Recendis; Samuel Mucio-Ramírez; Fulvio Barbaro; Roberto Toni; Martha León-Olea (Toxicology, 2024)

Enhancing water management and urban flood resilience using Hazard Capacity Factor Design (HCFD) model: Case study of Eco-Delta city, Busan - Jaekyoung Kim; Jongpyo Park; Samuel Park; Junsuk Kang (Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024)

Exploring the impact of high salinity and parasite infection on antioxidant and immune systems in Coris julis in the Pityusic Islands (Spain) - Amanda Cohen-Sánchez; Antonio Box; José María Valencia; Samuel Pinya; Silvia Tejada; Antoni Sureda (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Wetland plant species and biochar amendments lead to variable salinity reduction in roadway-associated soils - Samuel J. Schurkamp; Shane C. Lishawa; Brian M. Ohsowski (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Mechanisms of ammonium detoxification in submerged macrophytes under shade conditions - Wyckliffe Ayoma Ochieng; Samuel Wamburu Muthui; Ling Xian; Elive Limunga Linda; Clarice Amani Kombe; Jeannette Uwiragiye; Robert Wahiti Gituru; Moses Kirega Gichua; Fan Liu (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance profiles of pathogenic Escherichia coli from commercial swine and poultry abattoirs and farms in South Africa: A One Health approach - Samuel T. Ogundare; Folorunso O. Fasina; John-Paul Makumbi; Gerbrand A. van der Zel; Peter F. Geertsma; Marleen M. Kock; Anthony M. Smith; Marthie M. Ehlers (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)

Trend of soil salinization in Africa and implications for agro-chemical use in semi-arid croplands - C.T. Omuto; G.K. Kome; S.J. Ramakhanna; N.M. Muzira; J.A. Ruley; O.J. Jayeoba; V. Raharimanana; A. Owusu Ansah; N.A. Khamis; K.K. Mathafeng; A.A. Elmobarak; R.R. Vargas; et al. (Science of The Total Environment, 2024)