Article
Geology
Zewei Wang, Yun Xu, Qiaojing Zhao, Minmin Zhang, Weixu Li, Balaji Panchal, Bangjun Liu
Summary: Wildfires played a significant role in the climate and vegetation evolution during the Cretaceous greenhouse period. The study of peatland wildfires in the Lower Cretaceous Damoguaihe Formation revealed frequent occurrence of wildfires, dominated by low-temperature fires. The vertical variation of combustion products indicated changes in frequency and intensity of wildfires during deposition. The presence of angiosperm-derived charcoal suggests adaptation of angiosperms to the harsh peatland environment. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hou Haihai, Shao Longyi, Liang Guodong, Tang Yue, Zhang Huajie, Zhang Jiaqiang
Summary: This study focuses on the coal-bearing strata in the southern Junggar Basin in northwestern China and reveals the wildfire events and palaeoclimatic history through analyzing the composition and characteristics of coal samples. The results indicate large-scale wildfires occurred during the Middle Jurassic, and high oxygen levels were likely the primary cause of repeated wildfires.
ACTA GEOLOGICA SINICA-ENGLISH EDITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ge Shi, Hong Yan, Wenchao Zhang, John Dodson, Henk Heijnis, Mark Burrows
Summary: Wildfires in Australia are destructive natural disasters, and reconstructing past wildfires in northeastern Australia over the past 25,000 years shows a close relationship between wildfire frequency and climate change. Global warming may greatly increase wildfire risks in northeastern Australia, and recent fire frequency in Australia is more closely correlated with warming amplitude than mean temperature.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joana Ribeiro, Jorge Espinha Marques, Catarina Mansilha, Deolinda Flores
Summary: This study assessed the changes in soil carbon content after wildfires, identifying harmful compounds like charcoal and pyrogenic PAH. These compounds pose a threat to the environment and ecosystems, affecting biodiversity and human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bangjun Liu, Rafael Spiekermann, Cunliang Zhao, Wilhelm Puettmann, Yuzhuang Sun, Andre Jasper, Dieter Uhl
Summary: This study investigates the charcoal remains and bulk lignites from the late Pliocene Jinsuo Basin in Yunnan, China, to understand the changes in wildfire regime in relation to palaeoenvironment, palaeoclimate, and paleobotany. The findings suggest that different types of wildfires occurred in the area, with a predominance of low-temperature surface fires. The occurrence and distribution of wildfires were influenced by changes in plant community and depositional environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yao-feng Cai, Hua Zhang, Chang-qun Cao, Quan-feng Zheng, Chuan-fang Jin, Shu-zhong Shen
Summary: This study examines the charcoal record from the Permian-Triassic Dalongkou section in Xinjiang, Northwest China, revealing a relationship between wildfire activities and the evolution of the terrestrial ecosystem at the end of the Permian. The intensity of wildfires increased in the upper part of the Guodikeng Formation, coinciding with Hg/TOC peaks and an excursion in organic carbon isotope values, possibly indicating volcanic activities and disturbance in the carbon cycle during the Permian-Triassic transition, leading to the collapse of the forest ecosystem.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hye-Jin Kim, Jinwoo Cho, Aera Jang
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of different charcoal types and meat types on the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), with meats grilled using extruded charcoal showing the highest levels of PAHs. Pork belly had higher levels of PAHs compared to beef loin and chicken thigh meat due to its high fat content, and there was a high correlation between charcoal and meat types.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Song Wang, Weiming Hu, Fen Liu
Summary: Autophagy is a widely present self-degradation mechanism in plants, mainly carried out through the macroautophagy pathway. Autophagy plays a crucial role in plant growth regulation and stress responses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrew C. Scott
Summary: New data on fossil charcoal deposits from the British Isles are integrated into previous studies to provide an indication of our current understanding of the role of fire on land in the Pennsylvanian. The nature and occurrence of fossil charcoal in sediments and coals has been studied to understand the history of Carboniferous fire, showing that fires were common but details of their occurrence and effects remain unclear. Researchers have used scanning electron microscope studies of charcoal residues to analyze plants charred by wildfires and found a relationship between charcoal in coal and atmospheric oxygen levels during the Carboniferous.
REVIEW OF PALAEOBOTANY AND PALYNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Luisa Fernandez-Marcos
Summary: The presence of toxic substances is a major cause of soil degradation. Wildfires generate potentially toxic substances that can harm soil organisms and water bodies. This review summarises the current knowledge on the generation of these substances, their effects on soil organisms, metal mobilisation, pyrolytic production of toxic compounds, and the detoxifying role of charcoal.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jorma Kim, Sofia Gripenberg, Maarit Karonen, Juha-Pekka Salminen
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the tannin composition, oxidative activities, and protein precipitation capacities of seeds from tropical plants. Variations were observed among different species, with those containing prodelphinidins and ellagitannins showing high oxidative activity, and those containing punicalagin demonstrating high protein precipitation capacity. Particularly, the genus Psychotria, rich in proanthocyanidins, exhibited exceptionally high oxidative activity and protein precipitation capacity.
Review
Paleontology
Jason P. Downs, Madison M. Osatchuck, Owen A. Goodchild, Edward B. Daeschler
Summary: This article describes a new species of Eusthenodon found during road construction in Pennsylvania. The new species is larger in size and has distinct features compared to previous species. The study also provides a historical review of Eusthenodon occurrence and includes a phylogenetic analysis. The Catskill Formation in Pennsylvania continues to be important for the study of Late Devonian sarcopterygian evolution.
JOURNAL OF VERTEBRATE PALEONTOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhongrui Li, Xiao Xu, Yun Wang, Lingyi Kong, Chao Han
Summary: In this review, different types of self-assembled nanoplatforms derived from natural plants are summarized, including nanoassemblies of pure small molecules, extracellular vesicles, charcoal nanocomponents, and nanoaggregates from plant formulae decoctions. The focus is on their composition, self-assembly mechanisms, biological activity, and modes of action. The challenges and future prospects of plant-based carrier-free nanoplatforms for clinical applications are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dieter Uhl, Rafael Spiekermann, Michael Wuttke, Markus J. Poschmann, Andre Jasper
Summary: Macro-charcoal from late Eocene-late Oligocene deposits in the Neuwied Basin, Germany, provide evidence for paleo-wildfires occurring in three different time slices. The charcoal fragments have been compared to extinct conifer species and taxodioid Cupressaceae, indicating possible vegetation sources. This study confirms the presence of wildfires as a disturbance source in terrestrial ecosystems during the late Eocene to late Oligocene periods.
REVIEW OF PALAEOBOTANY AND PALYNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Di Gao, Huiling Guo, Juan Wang, Yi Shi, Di Chen
Summary: This study analyzes inertinite content, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), paleo-wildfires, and their paleoclimate effect during the early Permian coal formation, based on data obtained from the Shanxi Formation. The results confirm the presence of paleo-wildfires in the study area, dominated by surface fires at low and medium temperatures. The study provides insights into the paleoclimate conditions and the transition trend of Earth during the icehouse to greenhouse transition.
Article
Ecology
Shang-Shu Shih, Pin-Han Kuo, Wei-Ta Fang, Ben A. LePage
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2013)
Article
Geology
Daniel P. Maxbauer, Dana L. Royer, Ben A. LePage
Article
Ecology
Yen-Wei Chou, Philip I. Thomas, Xue-Jun Ge, Ben A. LePage, Chun-Neng Wang
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2011)
Article
Ecology
Hsiao-Wen Wang, Adrienne Dodd, Pin-Han Kuo, Ben LePage
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bai-You Cheng, Guey-Shin Shyu, Shi-Ching Wu, Hsiao-Hsien Lin, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Ben A. LePage, Wei-Ta Fang
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ruo-Ting Hsiung, Wei-Ta Fang, Ben A. LePage, Shih-An Hsu, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Jui-Yu Chou
Summary: Probiotics are live microorganisms that can help prevent and treat some illnesses, with yeast having beneficial properties that bacteria do not have. Selected yeast strains with probiotic potential performed well in bile salt and acid tolerance tests, showing promise for further evaluation of their probiotic effects. Further studies are encouraged on the application of these strains as food and feed supplements.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fang- Kuo, Wei-Ta Fang, Ben A. LePage
Summary: Research in the hotel industry shows that proactive environmental strategies positively impact eco-innovation, which in turn directly affects green core competence. Green core competence influences green competitive advantage, but the impact of eco-innovation on green competitive advantage is not significant. Companies must innovate to meet environmental demands and green competitiveness strategies.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Kuoyung Silan Song, Ben LePage, Wei-Ta Fang
Summary: Human history is closely related to natural resources. Taiwan's indigenous tribes have a strong reliance on and protection of water and wetlands, contributing to the cultural diversity shaped by different tribes with unique languages and customs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shu-Mei Liu, Fong-Ching Chang, Cheng-Yu Chen, Shu-Fang Shih, Bo Meng, Eric Ng, Chia-Hsuan Hsu, Yi-Te Chiang, Xiao-Jie Mao, Ming-Yan Yi, Ben LePage, Wei-Ta Fang
Summary: The study found that parental involvement in preschool-based eye health intervention positively influenced screen use and increased children's eye health knowledge and behavior. Therefore, implementing a preschool-based eye health intervention program with parental involvement is important for enhancing children's and parents' eye health beliefs and practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siu-Kei Woo, Ben LePage, Yi-Te Chiang, Wei-Ta Fang
Summary: In this study, the Theory of Planned Behavior was used to investigate the factors influencing the intentions of parents with different levels of education to avoid or resist exposure to high levels of PM2.5 air pollution. The results revealed significant differences in attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control between parents with different education levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Hans Halbwachs, Friogeir Grimsson, Marina Potapova, Martina Dolezych, Ben LePage
Summary: This study discovered microfossil records of ancient forests during the warm middle Eocene in the Napartulik area of northern Canada. The findings suggest that these forests experienced frequent flooding events, leading to forest die-offs. However, fungal spores and arthropod remains did not contribute significantly to the forest deaths.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Uyen Tran Ho, Ben A. Lepage, Wei-Ta Fang
Summary: This study examined the challenges of implementing environmental education (EE) in the pre-school teacher training programs at six universities in Vietnam. The findings revealed a disparity in the priority given to EE in the training programs and highlighted the need for innovative EE methods, integration of EE in all subject areas, and knowledge exchange among teachers.
JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Kuoyung-Silan Song, Ben A. LePage, Wei-ta Fang
Summary: During the study of Taiwan's Indigenous Tayal people, it was found that there is a conflict between environmental justice and culture. This conflict arises from environmental laws that aim to protect society and the environment. Although the Tayal people are part of a larger society, they have their own distinct culture, language, and laws that protect both the people and the environment. By following their culture and sustainable environmental practices, they often violate laws that are designed to protect everyone. The inclusion of Indigenous people in the law-making process is crucial in order to respect and protect their culture, and to manage the planet's environmental resources responsibly without facing any reprisals.
ALTERNATIVE-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Wei-Ya Ni, Eric Ng, Yi-Te Chiang, Ben A. LePage, Feng-Hua Yang, Wei-Ta Fang
Summary: This study examines the relationships between health-related quality of life, achievement motivation, and job performance in the Taiwan hospitality industry. The findings suggest that psychological and physical health have direct and indirect effects on job performance, with social health playing a mediating role. Furthermore, achievement motivation is the key determinant of job performance for staff members.
Article
Plant Sciences
Cindy Q. Tang, Yongchuan Yang, Arata Momohara, Huan-Chong Wang, Hong Truong Luu, Shuaifeng Li, Kun Song, Shenhua Qian, Ben LePage, Yi-Fei Dong, Peng-Bin Han, Masahiko Ohsawa, Buu Thach Le, Huu Dang Tran, Minh Tri Dang, Ming-Chun Peng, Chong-Yun Wang