Organic amendments, such as compost, are widely used to improve soil organic matter content, nutrient retention, and microbial activity; however, their effectiveness depends on multiple factors, including compost type, application rate, soil and crop characteristics, and mode of application. The spatial placement of compost can profoundly influence soil nutrient dynamics and the assembly of plant-beneficial microbial communiti...

Shark populations worldwide are declining rapidly, primarily due to overfishing, habitat degradation, and mislabeling of seafood products, which exacerbates their exploitation and conservation challenges. This study investigates the presence of shark meat being sold under false labels as fish species in Ecuadorian markets, spanning both coastal and highland regions. Using primers derived from the nuclear ribosomal ITS2 region...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Since no single gene variant accounts for more than 1% of the cases, the converging actions of ASD-related genes and other factors, including microRNAs (miRNAs), may contribute to ASD pathogenesis. To date, few studies have simultaneously investigated the mRNA and miRNA profiles in an ASD-relevant model. The BTBR...

Our primary objective was to compile a comprehensive dataset on bird–window collisions throughout the Neotropical region, including both published and unpublished sources. On May 12, 2020, we extensively disseminated invitations to provide data via email and social media platforms. By providing a template worksheet, we required standardized information from collaborators to complete and register their data. To better understan...

Soils act as sinks for many organic contaminants, posing a threat to biodiversity and essential ecosystem services. In this study, we assessed the contamination status of soils in 140 Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Spain. Fifty-two organic contaminants including organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), organophosphorus pesticides (OPPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and p...

Purpose This study aims to identify PIM prevalence in older adults according to the 2019 Beers criteria, Screening Tool of Older Person’s Prescriptions version 2 (STOPP v2) criteria, and the Portuguese EU(7)-PIM list and also to analyze the concordance between these criteria. Methods A retrospective study was conducted among 1200 Portuguese older adults (≥ 65 years old), users of primary health care. Demographic, clinical, and...

Within the first attempt to assess marine recreational fisheries (MRF) along the coastal villages of the Basque Country (Eastern Cantabrian Sea), off-site surveys were carried out from 2015 to 2019 to estimate captures of the main targeted species by shore fishing, boat fishing and spearfishing. Phone calls got better response rates (>50%) than email questionnaires (<25%). Spearfishing population was smaller (1000 licenses, <2...