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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miaomiao Zhang, Shun Liu, Miao Chen, Jian Chen, Xiangwen Cao, Gexi Xu, Hongshuang Xing, Feifan Li, Zuomin Shi
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Environmental Sciences
Yang Liu, Da Li, Hang Gao, Yuhua Li, Weimin Chen, Shuo Jiao, Gehong Wei
Summary: This study examines the diversity of soil eukaryotes and micro-foodwebs and their impact on root secondary metabolites in licorice. The findings suggest that soil fungi play a more significant role in regulating root secondary metabolites compared to soil protists. Additionally, rhizosphere soil and wild licorice have more complex networks, which are crucial for regulating root secondary metabolites. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of different microbiotas in licorice plantation ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael Park, Erin Leahey, Russell J. Funk
Summary: Theories of scientific and technological change suggest that previous knowledge enables future progress. However, recent studies show that progress is slowing in several major fields. This study analyzes data from six large-scale datasets and finds that papers and patents are becoming less likely to push science and technology in new directions.
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Nursing
Lianne Jeffs, Jane Merkley, Kara Ronald, Gary Newton, Lily Yang, Carolyn Steele Gray
Summary: This manuscript introduces a practice-based research and innovation framework for evidence-informed Science of Care, emphasizing the provision of quality fundamental care and the acceleration of inquiry through transdisciplinary teams.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mark R. Salvatore, John E. Barrett, Laura E. Fackrell, Eric R. Sokol, Joseph S. Levy, Lily C. Kuentz, Michael N. Gooseff, Byron J. Adams, Sarah N. Power, J. Paul Knightly, Haley M. Matul, Brian Szutu, Peter T. Doran
Summary: This study quantified the soil moisture content in the Fryxell basin of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica using satellite remote sensing techniques. The results showed that liquid water in the soils may be more abundant than previously thought, and its distribution and availability are influenced by soil properties and water sources. These findings can help identify ecological hotspots and serve as a baseline for detecting future changes in soil hydrology.
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Microbiology
James M. Tiedje, Mary Ann Bruns, Arturo Casadevall, Craig S. Criddle, Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh, David M. Karl, Nguyen K. Nguyen, Jizhong Zhou
Summary: Climate change is the most serious challenge facing humanity, with microbes playing a significant role in producing and consuming greenhouse gases and causing diseases. Microbial research is crucial in mitigating the impacts of climate change, and further studies are needed to explore new strategies for reducing greenhouse gases and addressing microbial pathogenic impacts.
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Environmental Sciences
Rachel H. Greene, Martin C. Thoms, Melissa Parsons
Summary: Restoration activities aim to reverse environmental degradation and return a system back to its original state, but this may not be realistic in the Anthropocene where human disturbances dominate ecosystems. Limited empirical data are available to evaluate river recovery after restoration activities, and current response models assume rivers return to pre-disturbance conditions. A framework for river recovery in the Anthropocene is proposed, incorporating resilience thinking, landscape ecology, and river science.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Diana Rusu, Mihaela Mocanu, Anca-Diana Bibiri
Summary: Research and innovation are crucial for smart and sustainable economic growth, contributing to the development of new products, processes, and services. However, these activities require financial resources to accelerate the production and dissemination of the best ideas and practices. This study aims to identify the factors influencing researchers' participation and success rates in funding competitions, finding that scientific rank and gender are important for raising participation and success rates across all fields.
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Soil Science
Mark Maraun, Tanja Thomas, Elisabeth Fast, Nico Treibert, Tancredi Caruso, Ina Schaefer, Jing-Zhong Lu, Stefan Scheu
Summary: Knowledge of the trophic ecology of soil animals is important for understanding their diversity and functional role in soil food webs. Stable isotope analysis has revolutionized the study of trophic ecology, providing insights into the feeding habits and niche differentiation of oribatid mites. These mites can be classified into six trophic groups, with some species showing trophic plasticity. However, stable isotope analysis has limitations, and other methods such as fatty acid and gut content analyses can complement the study of oribatid mite trophic ecology.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Business
Alessandro Laspia, Giuliano Sansone, Paolo Landoni, Domenico Racanelli, Emilio Bartezzaghi
Summary: Science and Technology Parks (STPs) are crucial infrastructure supporting the growth of the global knowledge economy, fostering collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship for new technology-based firms. This study delves into the organizational challenges of developing a portfolio of innovation services through analysis of European STPs in Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, highlighting key alternatives and drivers influencing their inclusion in an STP's portfolio.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
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Microbiology
Anneliek M. ter Horst, Christian Santos-Medellin, Jackson W. Sorensen, Laura A. Zinke, Rachel M. Wilson, Eric R. Johnston, Gareth G. Trubl, Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Steven J. Blazewicz, Paul J. Hanson, Jeffrey P. Chanton, Christopher W. Schadt, Joel E. Kostka, Joanne B. Emerson
Summary: The study reveals that viral community composition in peatlands is influenced by factors such as peat depth, water content, and carbon chemistry, showing distinct aquatic characteristics. Viral populations in peatlands have narrow predicted host ranges. There are strong viral species boundaries between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, as well as between different types of soils.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ana Maria Yanez-Serrano, Maricar Aguilos, Cybelli Barbosa, Tomas Rafael Bolano-Ortiz, Samara Carbone, Stephanie Diaz-Lopez, Sebastian Diez, Pamela Dominutti, Vanessa Engelhardt, Eliane Gomes Alves, Jenniffer Pedraza, Jorge Saturno, Zitely A. Tzompa-Sosa
Summary: Early career Earth system scientists in Latin America and the Caribbean region are facing various challenges, including limited funding opportunities and substandard scientific facilities. In response to these issues, the Latin America Early Career Earth System Scientist Network (LAECESS) was established to promote regional networking and interdisciplinary science. This article aims to provide an insight into the current situation and perspectives of the early career science community in the region, while also suggesting future steps for scientific and social development.
NPJ CLIMATE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yang Yang, Tanya Y. Tian, Teresa K. Woodruff, Benjamin F. Jones, Brian Uzzi
Summary: The changing demographics in science have raised questions about research team diversity and outcomes. This study examines mixed-gender research teams in the medical sciences, analyzing 6.6 million papers published since 2000. The findings show that mixed-gender teams are underrepresented but their publications are more novel and impactful compared to same-gender teams. The study also finds that the gender balance on a team correlates with better performance measures. These patterns hold across medical subfields and persist even after controlling for various factors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jonas Alvarez-Lopeztello, Celerino Robles, Rafael F. del Castillo
Summary: The study found that microplastics, mainly fibers and fragments, were present in the soils of various ecosystems in tropical lowland areas, with films and pellets not detected. Fibers and fragments ranged mainly from 150 to 500 micrometers, with sizes from 40 to 60 micrometers being the rarest. The concentration of fibers and fragments varied significantly among different ecosystems, and appeared to increase with higher levels of clay and sand.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Soil Science
Cristina Arias-Navarro, P. Panagos, A. Jones, M. J. Amaral, A. Schneegans, M. Van Liedekerke, P. Wojda, L. Montanarella
Summary: The European Green Deal and related policies provide crucial measures and funding support for soil protection in the EU. Research and innovation play a key role in developing healthy soils, and over the past 40 years, the EU has continually increased its investment in soil research. Initiatives like the Horizon Europe Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' further promote the advancement of soil research.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)