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View article: Social resilience of tropical forest ecosystems: A systematic review of core principles and their application
Social resilience of tropical forest ecosystems: A systematic review of core principles and their application Open
Tropical forest systems (TFSs), play a crucial role in maintaining the planet's ecological balance, supporting life on Earth, and providing different ecosystem services, which are vulnerable to environmental (e.g., severe droughts) and hum…
View article: Research efforts and gaps in the assessment of forest system resilience: A scoping review
Research efforts and gaps in the assessment of forest system resilience: A scoping review Open
This study investigates how the seven core resilience principles are integrated into assessments of forest system resilience to natural or human-induced disturbances across engineering, ecological, and social-ecological resilience concepts…
View article: Soil conservation benefits of biochar in Mediterranean vineyards: enhancing the soil sponge function and mitigating water erosion
Soil conservation benefits of biochar in Mediterranean vineyards: enhancing the soil sponge function and mitigating water erosion Open
Soil erosion by water poses major environmental challenges to the European viticulture sector. Biochar is recognised as a sustainable tool for combating land degradation, but few studies on the effect of biochar on soil erosion have been c…
View article: Temporal Dynamics of Crop Health in Maize Cultivars: Insights for Drone-Based Data Interpretation
Temporal Dynamics of Crop Health in Maize Cultivars: Insights for Drone-Based Data Interpretation Open
Monitoring plant vigor throughout the growing season is crucial for supporting precision agriculture practices and improving crop yield predictions. While remote sensing technologies offer rapid and efficient tools for crop monitoring, cha…
View article: A holistic framework for wetland placement and ecosystem service delivery by integrating landscape connectivity and participatory decision analysis in two Swedish catchments
A holistic framework for wetland placement and ecosystem service delivery by integrating landscape connectivity and participatory decision analysis in two Swedish catchments Open
Study region: This study focuses on two catchments in Uppsala County, Sweden, Hågaån and Enköpingsån, which differ in landscape morphology, land use, and hydrological characteristics. Both catchments drain into Lake Mälaren, a vital water …
View article: Advancing Soil Organic Carbon Prediction: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, AI, Process‐Based and Hybrid Modelling Approaches
Advancing Soil Organic Carbon Prediction: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, AI, Process‐Based and Hybrid Modelling Approaches Open
Measurement, monitoring, and prediction of soil organic carbon (SOC) are fundamental to supporting climate change mitigation efforts and promoting sustainable agricultural management practices. This review discusses recent advances in meth…
View article: Seasonal heatwave forecasting with explainable machine learning and remote sensing data
Seasonal heatwave forecasting with explainable machine learning and remote sensing data Open
Heatwaves can greatly impact societies, underscoring the need to extend current heatwave prediction lead times. This study investigates multiple machine learning (ML) model approaches for heatwave occurrence prediction with long lead times…
View article: Environmental Implications of the Global Prevalence of Hyperthyroidism in Cats from a “One Health” Perspective
Environmental Implications of the Global Prevalence of Hyperthyroidism in Cats from a “One Health” Perspective Open
The prevalence of hyperthyroidism in cats has been steadily increasing worldwide since the late 1970s. The main cause of feline hyperthyroidism remains unknown. The underlying cause was studied from the viewpoint of the “One Health” concep…
View article: Soil conservation benefits of biochar in Mediterranean vineyards: enhancing soil sponge function and mitigating erosion
Soil conservation benefits of biochar in Mediterranean vineyards: enhancing soil sponge function and mitigating erosion Open
Soil erosion by water poses major environmental challenges to the European viticulture sector. Biochar is recognised as a sustainable tool for combating land degradation, but few studies have been conducted in Mediterranean vineyards with …
View article: The Role of Nature Reserves in Ecosystem Services and Urban Ecological Sustainable Development
The Role of Nature Reserves in Ecosystem Services and Urban Ecological Sustainable Development Open
With the acceleration of global urbanization, the ecosystem services (ES) and ecological balance of nature reserves have been significantly impacted. However, quantitative assessments of the multiple contributions of nature reserves to urb…
View article: Seasonal Heatwave Forecasting with Explainable Machine Learning and Remote Sensing Data
Seasonal Heatwave Forecasting with Explainable Machine Learning and Remote Sensing Data Open
Heatwaves can greatly impact societies, underscoring the need to extend current heatwave prediction lead times. This study investigated multiple machine-learning (ML) model approaches for heatwave occurrence prediction with long lead times…
View article: Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises
Sustainable Water Management in Horticulture: Problems, Premises, and Promises Open
Water is crucial for enduring horticultural productivity, but high water-use requirements and declining water supplies with the changing climate challenge economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social justice. While the scho…
View article: From crisis to opportunity: climate change benefits livestock production in Somalia
From crisis to opportunity: climate change benefits livestock production in Somalia Open
While livelihoods of Somalian livestock smallholders rely heavily on seasonal climate conditions, little is known of long-term implications of the changing climate for this nation. Here, we quantify implications of the changing climate on …
View article: Measurement of Water Drop Sizes Generated by a Dripping Rainfall Simulator with Drippers in the Form of Hypodermic Needles
Measurement of Water Drop Sizes Generated by a Dripping Rainfall Simulator with Drippers in the Form of Hypodermic Needles Open
Dripping rainfall simulators (DRS) for soil research generate water drops with different types of drippers, but metal tubes are most commonly used, often in the form of hypodermic needles. However, scientific papers using dripping rainfall…
View article: Occurrence and environmental risk assessment of pharmaceuticals in the Mondego river (Portugal)
Occurrence and environmental risk assessment of pharmaceuticals in the Mondego river (Portugal) Open
In this case study pharmaceuticals were analysed in the Mondego river (Portugal) and their environmental risk assessed by means of risk quotients based on an extensive retrieval of ecotoxicological data for freshwater and saltwater species…
View article: Participatory methods and approaches in the management of Mediterranean forests: a systematic literature review
Participatory methods and approaches in the management of Mediterranean forests: a systematic literature review Open
Understanding participatory processes and identifying successful implementation methods is key to effective bottom-up sustainable forest management strategies. This paper aims to contribute to that understanding by systematically reviewing…
View article: Estimation of Evaporation and Drought Stress of Pistachio Plant Using UAV Multispectral Images and a Surface Energy Balance Approach
Estimation of Evaporation and Drought Stress of Pistachio Plant Using UAV Multispectral Images and a Surface Energy Balance Approach Open
Water scarcity is a critical abiotic stress factor for plants in arid and semi-arid regions, impacting crop development and production yield and quality. Monitoring water stress at finer scales (e.g., farm and plant), requires multispectra…
View article: Investigating the Impact of Large Lakes on Local Precipitation: Case Study of Lake Urmia, Iran
Investigating the Impact of Large Lakes on Local Precipitation: Case Study of Lake Urmia, Iran Open
Large lakes face considerable challenges due to human activities and climate change, impacting local weather conditions and ecosystem sustainability. Lake Urmia, Iran’s largest lake and the world’s second-largest saltwater lake, has underg…
View article: Temporal and spatial differences in human activities performed in Urban Green Spaces of Vilnius (Lithuania)
Temporal and spatial differences in human activities performed in Urban Green Spaces of Vilnius (Lithuania) Open
Urban green spaces (UGS) are relevant to city well-being, as recognized by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, few studies have studied the temporal use of UGS. This work assessed the seasonal, weekly, and da…
View article: The influence of rainfall factors on soil resistance to erosion 
The influence of rainfall factors on soil resistance to erosion  Open
For the purposes of researching the influence of rainfall factors on soil shear strength, i.e. soil erosion resistance, research was conducted on plots measuring 1.0x0.3 m at a slope of 15°, with equally prepared soil. It’s been…
View article: Construction and Calibration of Dripping Rainfall Simulator with a Single Dripper for Soil Research
Construction and Calibration of Dripping Rainfall Simulator with a Single Dripper for Soil Research Open
Dripping rainfall simulators for soil research generate water drops with different types of drippers, such as plastic and glass tubes, drippers in a form of holes, irrigation drippers and hanging yarn, among which metal tubes are the most …
View article: Short-term impact of irrigation on soil microbiome in a Mediterranean maize cropping system
Short-term impact of irrigation on soil microbiome in a Mediterranean maize cropping system Open
Soil is a complex environment, where microorganisms play a crucial role in the maintenance of soil structure, nutrient cycling and thus soil quality, relevant for croplands productivity. Soil microbial activity, however, is largely de…
View article: Multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary approaches to nature-based flood risk management
Multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary approaches to nature-based flood risk management Open
Nature-based solutions (NBS) can act as a valuable complement to conventional 'grey' infrastructure for stormwater management (e.g. dams and dikes) in reducing flood risks, as these 'green' solutions are perceived to be more flexible and m…
View article: Modeling and Estimating the Land Surface Temperature (LST) Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning (Case Study: Yazd, Iran)
Modeling and Estimating the Land Surface Temperature (LST) Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning (Case Study: Yazd, Iran) Open
The pressing issue of global warming is particularly evident in urban areas, where urban thermal islands amplify the warming effect. Understanding land surface temperature (LST) changes is crucial in mitigating and adapting to the effect o…