Dust Deposition and Associated Heavy Metal Contamination in the Neighborhood of a Cement Production Plant at Konongo, Ghana by Prince Baffour Awuah, Albert Amatey Adjaottor, Emmanuel Gikunoo, Emmanuel Kwesi Arthur, Frank Ofori Agyemang, Douglas Siaw Baah

“…The results obtained for climatic elements such as wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity were 2.25, 25.7, and 49.5 m3/s, respectively. …”
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Seasonal Variability of Air Pollutants and Their Relationships to Meteorological Parameters in an Urban Environment by Sherly Shelton, Gayathri Liyanage, Sanduni Jayasekara, Buddhi Pushpawela, Upaka Rathnayake, Akila Jayasundara, Lesty Dias Jayasooriya

“…However, the relationships were not researched in-depth in the context of Sri Lanka, a country with a significant impact on climate change. The main objective of this study was to provide a broader perspective on the seasonal variation of tiny particles in air (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in two urban cities (Colombo and Kandy) in Sri Lanka over 3 years period (2018–2021) and the possible relationships between air pollution and meteorological variables. …”
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The Effect of Wildlife Conservation to the Surrounding Community in Nyamagabe District: A Case Study of Nyungwe National Park. by Vestine, Batamuliza

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An Assessment of Landslides Occurrence and Its Implications on Local Community in Ibanda Sub County Kasese District, Uganda by Chris, Agaba

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Soli Pompeiopolis Sütunlu Caddesi’nde Bulunan Doğu Sigillatası D Grubu Seramikleri by Volkan Yıldız

“…Bu çalışmada, Kilikya Bölgesi’nin önemli liman kentlerinden biri olan Soli Pompeiopolis’te 1999 ile 2018 yılları arasında Sütunlu Cadde’de gerçekleştirilen kazılar sonucunda bulunan Geç Hellenistik ve Roma Erken İmparatorluk Dönemi kırmızı astarlı seramik gruplarından olan Doğu Sigillata D grubu değerlendirilmiştir. …”
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Editorial by Ann-Kristin Kölln, Antony Mason, Maria Lenk, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche

“…According to Braam, the book’s interdisciplinary approach – drawing on economic, ecological, political and social aspects of climate change – is convincing, and the book’s argument is credible, especially regarding the rich countries. …”
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Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Introduction: Nowadays, using unconventional water, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, has increased as a result of global population increase, urbanization and climate change. Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
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Effects of a liquefied petroleum gas stove and fuel intervention on head circumference and length at birth: A multi-country household air pollution intervention network (HAPIN) tri... by Hina Raheel, Sheela Sinharoy, Anaité Diaz-Artiga, Sarada S. Garg, Ajay Pillarisetti, Kalpana Balakrishnan, Marilu Chiang, Amy Lovvorn, Miles Kirby, Usha Ramakrishnan, Shirin Jabbarzadeh, Alexie Mukeshimana, Michael Johnson, John P. McCracken, Luke P. Naeher, Ghislaine Rosa, Jiantong Wang, Joshua Rosenthal, William Checkley, Thomas F. Clasen, Jennifer L. Peel, Lisa M. Thompson

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Genome-wide analyses of genomic diversity, population structure and selection signatures in Italian turkey populations by Medhat S. Saleh, Vincenzo Landi, Martijn F.L. Derks, Gerardo Centoducati, Martien A.M. Groenen, Pasquale De Palo, Elena Ciani, Maria G. Strillacci, Alessandro Bagnato, Nicola Pugliese, Elena Circella, Antonio Camarda

“…The findings of iHS suggest that selection can play a significant role in shaping selection signatures in local turkey populations and could provide a basis for identifying gene mutations that may be beneficial in adaptation to climate change. Our results will be useful in developing and implementing conservation and selection plans for Italian turkey populations.…”
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Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Associated with Cell Phones of Healthcare Professionals in Selected Hospitals in Saudi Arabia by Saeed Banawas, Ahmed Abdel-Hadi, Mohammed Alaidarous, Bader Alshehri, Abdul Aziz Bin Dukhyil, Mohammed Alsaweed, Mohamed Aboamer

“…Cell phones may be an ideal habitat for colonization by bacterial pathogens, especially in hot climates, and may be a reservoir or vehicle in transmitting nosocomial infections. …”
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Optimised fertigation improves yield and quality of cucumbers for resource efficiency and economic return in high-tech greenhouses by Sonali, Jing He, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Fatemeh Rasouli, Lihua Li, Jayakumar Bose, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, David T. Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen

“…These findings suggest that optimised fertigation levels could enhance resource sustainability, crop performance, and economic viability in greenhouse cucumber production, particularly in water-scarce and extreme climate regions.…”
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A life stage resolved habitat model for guiding seagrass restoration in coastal lagoons by Sherry Y. Zhai, Michelle Waycott, Ryan Lewis, Emma O’Loughlin, Paul L.A. Erftemeijer, Peisheng Huang, Justin D. Brookes, Claire Sims, Zhenming Zhang, Matthew R. Hipsey

“…High-resolution predictions from a coupled hydrodynamic-habitat suitability model were validated against individual life stage data and reproductive outcomes (sexual and asexual) under both typical and atypical (La Niña) climatic conditions, achieving statistically significant (P < 0.05) correlation coefficients for all life stages under typical conditions. …”
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An Integrated Time-Series Relative Soil Moisture Monitoring Method Based on a SAR Backscattering Model by Xin Bao, Rui Zhang, Xu He, Age Shama, Gaofei Yin, Jie Chen, Hongsheng Zhang, Guoxiang Liu

“…Time-series monitoring of relative surface soil moisture (RSSM) with remote sensing observation is crucial for guiding agricultural irrigation management and monitoring global climate change. However, the existing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) soil moisture retrieval algorithms suffer from insufficient decoupling of surface scattering characteristics and poor RSSM time-series monitoring capabilities. …”
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Delineating urban flooding when incorporating community stormwater knowledge by Madeline Scolio, Peleg Kremer, Virginia Smith, Achira Amur, Bridget Wadzuk, Kate Homet, Eric Devlin, Md Abdullah Al Mehedi, Laura Moore

“…Overall, Philadelphia, PA is a city with a large proportion of vulnerable populations and is plagued by flooding, with expectations that flood risk will increase as climate change progresses. An array of data, including remotely sensed satellite imagery after major flooding events, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Special Flood Hazard Areas, First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor, road closures, National Flood Insurance Program claims, and community surveys, were compared for the study areas. …”
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GL-ST: A Data-Driven Prediction Model for Sea Surface Temperature in the Coastal Waters of China Based on Interactive Fusion of Global and Local Spatiotemporal Information by Ning Song, Jie Nie, Qi Wen, Yuchen Yuan, Xiong Liu, Jun Ma, Zhiqiang Wei

“…Understanding and predicting these variations are crucial for climate research and marine ecosystem conservation. …”
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Can Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Be Carbon Neutral With Solar Renewables? by Alpaslan Demirci, Zafer Ozturk, Musa Terkes, Said Mirza Tercan, Recep Yumurtaci, Umit Cali

“…This study can help policies that align with global efforts to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, optimize costs, drive technological innovation, and meet increasing demands for sustainable policies.…”
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The use of kinematic photogrammetry and LiDAR for reconstruction of a unique object with extreme topography: a case study of Dutchman’s Cap, Baltic seacoast, Lithuania by Birutė Ruzgienė, Lina Kuklienė, Indrius Kuklys, Dainora Jankauskienė, Dainora Jankauskienė, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada, Sérgio Lousada

“…This area has been significantly eroded by the sea due to the climatic changes of the last few decades, which have caused substantial damage to the coastline. …”
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Research on optimal selection of runoff prediction models based on coupled machine learning methods by Xing Wei, Mengen Chen, Yulin Zhou, Jianhua Zou, Libo Ran, Ruibo Shi

“…Abstract Runoff fluctuations under the influence of climate change and human activities present a significant challenge and valuable application in constructing high-accuracy runoff prediction models. …”
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Spatiotemporal changes of ecosystem health and the impact of its driving factors on the Loess Plateau in China by Xuepeng Zhang, Taixia Wu, Qiqi Du, Ninglei Ouyang, Wei Nie, Yang Liu, Peng Gou, Guangchao Li

“…The efficient machine learning model (light gradient boosting machine model) and the variable explanation model (SHapley Additive exPlanation model) are combined to quantify the functional relationships between various driving factors and EH, thereby exploring the impacts of climatic factors, socioeconomic development (SED), and ecological restoration projects (ERP) on EH. …”
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Carbon finance for forest resilience in California by Micah Elias, Ethan Yackulic, Katharyn Duffy, Katharyn Duffy, Phil Saksa, Daniel L. Sanchez, Nicholas Pevzner, Spencer Plumb, Jillian Dyszynski, Carina Bracer

“…This study shows that carbon revenue from traditional markets or novel carbon contribution programs can help close the funding gap for forest restoration in California while underscoring the need for innovative conservation finance mechanisms to support ecosystem resilience and climate mitigation goals.…”
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