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The complete mitogenome, phylogenetic placement and cox1 variation of Cape sea urchins (Parechinus angulosus) in southern AfricaNARA Subscribed
Background The Cape sea urchin, Parechinus angulosus , is a widely distributed keystone species that inhabits intertidal and subtidal ecosystems along the South African coastline. Despite its importance as an ecosystem engineer, its phylogenetic placement and mitochondrial genomic (hereafter mitogenome) variation remain poorly understood. In the current study, we present the first complete mitogenome for this species, assemble...
Endogenous and exogenous control of tree architectural and hydraulic traits of European beech growing in natural populationsNARA Subscribed
Key message Genetic components explain a moderate, yet statistically significant proportion of the phenotypic variation in tree architecture and hydraulic traits of beech trees growing in naturally regenerated monospecific stands. Abstract Drought tolerance of European beech has been increasingly questioned in recent years. However, the influence of genetic factors and forest management on growth performance and key hydraulic...
Fuel use and cost intensity analysis of UK fishing vesselsNARA Subscribed
Xylopic acid (XA) and the deacetyl derivative (dXA) have been shown to exhibit antidepressant activity in acute models of depression in mice. This study evaluated and compared the effect of the deacetyl derivative in a chronic restrain model of depression. In the first phase of the study, the synergistic potential of dXA was evaluated using the mouse tail suspension test (TST) and forced swim test (FST). In the second phase, m...
Resident and Migratory Falcons' Breeding Phenology and Productivity Respond Differently to Weather and Climate Change Across the ArcticNARA Subscribed
Climate change is disproportionately warming the Arctic, leading to changes in weather patterns that affect breeding phenology for many Arctic species. Despite extensive research on non‐predatory birds, few studies have examined the impacts of climate change on higher trophic levels, especially those comparing breeding phenology and productivity between migratory and resident species. Our study used long‐term monitoring data f...
High-velocity resistance training improves the force–velocity profile in middle-aged and older adultsNARA Subscribed
The main goal of the present study was to examine the effects of a high-velocity resistance training (HVRT) program on the force–velocity (F–V) profile of different groups of aging adults. An additional aim was to explore whether individual baseline F–V profiles were associated with training-induced improvements in muscle power and functional capacity. Middle-aged and older adults with and without mobility limitations ( n = 36...
Process Chain Sensitivities in Green Steel Production: Tramp Element Impacts on Casting and ReheatingNARA Subscribed
Surface defects are a critical indicator of semi-finished product quality, with the elements Cu and Sn exerting a significant influence through the phenomenon known as hot shortness. The present study quantifies the defect sensitivity caused by Cu and Sn for three different steel grades under continuous casting conditions using the In-situ Material Characterization by Bending (IMC-B) test. Building on this, purposefully pre-da...
Baleen Whale Occurrence in the Waters Off Virginia and North Carolina, U.S.A. From 2001 to 2019NARA Subscribed
Eighteen years of visual survey and strandings data were used to describe baleen whale occurrence along the continental shelf of Virginia and North Carolina, U.S.A. This region experiences heavy anthropogenic use, which poses risks for mortality and injury to baleen whales. Between 2001 and 2019, six species of baleen whales were recorded, and whales occurred year‐round. The total number of (on‐ and off‐effort) sightings and s...
Macrogenetic Alignment in Ecological Strategies Better Interprets Assembly Processes Than Pre‐Determined Functional GroupingsNARA Subscribed
Understanding how species assemble across landscapes requires integration of data representing evolutionary, ecological, and biogeographic processes. We developed a comparative macrogenetic framework, applying it across 22 co‐distributed rainforest trees, to identify replicated landscape‐level genetic signatures. Diversity‐migration analyses and genogeographic clustering identified shared spatial dynamics in relation to refugi...