Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka, Lin Zhen, Yunfeng Hu, Yu Xiao, Fabien Muhirwa, Tingting Lang
Summary: This study reveals the inadequate contribution of smallholder farmers in Nigeria to the food supply and suggests measures such as closing the yield gap, reducing post-harvest losses, finding a balance in crop utilization, and harnessing agricultural potential in different regions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Senatro Di Leo, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Monica Salvia, Carmelina Cosmi
Summary: This study investigates the future development of the energy system in the Basilicata region, showing that renewable energy sources, particularly wind energy, will play a significant role in electricity generation. Furthermore, the adoption of high efficiency technologies can greatly reduce energy consumption in the high efficiency scenario.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tetsuo I. Kohyama, Douglas Sheil, I-Fang Sun, Kaoru Niiyama, Eizi Suzuki, Tsutom Hiura, Naoyuki Nishimura, Kazuhiko Hoshizaki, Shu-Hui Wu, Wei-Chun Chao, Zamah S. Nur Hajar, Joeni S. Rahajoe, Takashi S. Kohyama
Summary: Research shows that tropical forests are more productive than other forests due to the high productivity of many short-stature, small-biomass species.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nakul Chettri, Kamal Aryal, Sanjan Thapa, Kabir Uddin, Pratikshya Kandel, Seema Karki
Summary: The study in rural Nepal identified that over 75% households rely on ecosystem services provided by forests, agroecosystems, and freshwater ecosystems for their livelihoods, with subtle changes in land use impacting the flow of these services. It highlights the importance of ecosystem services and the implications of land use change on the wellbeing of people in rural Nepal.
Article
Environmental Studies
Yaw Okyere Akomaning, Samuel Antwi Darkwah, Iva Zivelova, Petra Hlavackova
Summary: Globally, non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play a significant role in addressing the needs of rural populations in terms of food, poverty reduction, income, and livelihood. However, there is a lack of specific data on the economic contributions of NTFPs in the eastern region and Ghana as a whole. Insufficient attention has been given to the legislative and regulatory frameworks for NTFPs in Ghana, leading to their neglect in forest management policies and initiatives. This study emphasizes the importance of sustainable utilization and management of NTFPs for economic development and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Ghana.
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Zi-Fan Wang, Jie Jiang, Jing-Xiu Wang
Summary: A generalized algebraic method was proposed to describe the axial dipole contribution of active regions (ARs) with arbitrary configurations, showing equivalent precision to the Surface Flux Transport (SFT) model but with higher computational efficiency. In contrast, the Bipolar Magnetic Region (BMR)-based method is only accurate for symmetric ARs and tends to overestimate contributions of asymmetric ARs. The generalized method paves the way for more efficient and precise solar cycle predictions, compared to traditional methods.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cecilia Nwadiuto Amadi, Beatrice Bocca, Flavia Ruggieri, Anthonett N. Ezejiofor, Glad Uzah, Jose L. Domingo, Joaquim Rovira, Chiara Frazzoli, Orish E. Orisakwe
Summary: The contamination profile and human health risk assessment of various heavy metals in oils and butters purchased from the Nigerian market were evaluated. The study found that some samples exceeded the maximum levels for cadmium and lead, which should be a concern for human health protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ying Li, Chenghao Wang, Hui Peng, Shangbin Xiao, Denghua Yan
Summary: The research found that precipitation in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region primarily originates from the southwestern regions controlled by the Indian summer monsoon. Ocean, land, and local recycling contribute 41%, 56%, and 3% of the TGRR precipitation, respectively.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Hussain Athar, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Uyiosa Osagie Aigbe, Robert Birundu Onyancha, Olufemi Abifarin
Summary: The issue of environmental pollution, coupled with climate change, poses serious hazards to ecosystems and human health. Despite interventions and research, challenges remain paramount, requiring sustainable remediation techniques and innovative strategies to mitigate the impacts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Istvan Bondar, Tereza Sindelarova, Daniela Ghica, Ulrike Mitterbauer, Alexander Liashchuk, Jiri Base, Jaroslav Chum, Csenge Czanik, Constantin Ionescu, Cristian Neagoe, Marcell Pasztor, Alexis Le Pichon
Summary: The Central and Eastern European Infrasound Network (CEEIN) aims to improve the detection capability of the European infrasound network and discuss coherent noise sources observed at CEEIN stations. The first CEEIN bulletin covers infrasound-only and seismo-acoustic events, demonstrating how adding infrasound observations improves location accuracy in the location algorithm.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sisi Li, Mingliang Liu, Jennifer C. Adam, Huawei Pi, Fengge Su, Dongyue Li, Zhaofei Liu, Zhijun Yao
Summary: Snowmelt water plays a crucial role in the water resources management of the Three-River Headwater Region, with its contribution to total streamflow analyzed using a snowmelt tracking algorithm and VIC model. The study identified the ratio of snowfall to precipitation, variations in April 1 snow water equivalent, and the decreasing trend in f(Q,snow) from 1971 to 2007. The findings suggest a shrinking snow solid water resource and a weakening role of snow in the snow-hydrological regime in the TRHR, impacting water supplement and runoff regulation.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh, Mandy Taktouk, Sally Naalbandian, Hassan Aguenaou, Nawal Al Hamad, Salima Almamary, Hend Ali Al-Tamimi, Salah Abdulla Alyafei, Rawhieh Barham, Maha Hoteit, Munawar Hussain, Hanan Massad, Lara Nasreddine
Summary: This systematic review aims to identify and characterize national sugar reduction initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. A total of 162 peer-reviewed documents were analyzed, highlighting the average sugar intake, levels in food products, implementation strategies, and monitoring and evaluation efforts. 95% of countries implemented at least one type of sugar reduction initiative, with consumer education being the most common (71%).
Article
Soil Science
Xinliang Wu, Yujie Wei, Chongfa Cai, Zaijian Yuan, Dingqiang Li, Yishan Liao, Yusong Deng
Summary: Aggregate stability strongly depends on the phyllosilicate mineralogy, particularly vermiculite, showing a dominant role. Geographic location shows a unimodal trend in influencing aggregate stability, with greater disruptive forces leading to more prominent effects. In combination, soil organic carbon, exchangeable sodium, and calcium play a complementary role in affecting aggregate stability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah Mahadeo, Linda Del Savio
Summary: This article provides an overview of transboundary maritime cooperation among OECS members over the last decade through a literature review and documentary analysis. The analysis reveals a great diversity among participating countries, thematic priorities and actors operating across multiple governance levels.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hwanmi Lim, Sanna Silvergren, Silvia Spinicci, Farshid Mashayekhy Rad, Ulrika Nilsson, Roger Westerholm, Christer Johansson
Summary: A growing trend in developed countries is the use of wood as fuel for domestic heating, which is aimed at reducing the usage of fossil fuels. However, wood burning contributes to the increased level of atmospheric particulates and various respiratory diseases. This study investigates the impact of wood burning on the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air using wood burning tracers in Sweden. The findings show a clear seasonal variation of PAHs during the cold season, with the sugar ratio being a good marker for wood burning source. On the Walpurgis Night, there is a dramatic increase in levoglucosan, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) and oxygenated PAHs concentrations from increased wood burning. The local wood source contributes to 98% of B[a]P emissions in the Stockholm area. The airborne particulate PAHs are estimated to cause 13.4 cancer cases per 0.1 million inhabitants in Stockholm County.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)