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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tonghua Wu, Changwei Xie, Xiaofan Zhu, Jie Chen, Wu Wang, Ren Li, Amin Wen, Dong Wang, Peiqing Lou, Chengpeng Shang, Yune La, Xianhua Wei, Xin Ma, Yongping Qiao, Xiaodong Wu, Qiangqiang Pang, Guojie Hu
Summary: Relict permafrost is an ideal site to study the impacts of climate warming on ground thermal regimes, with long-term observations of meteorological and soil data at the Mahan Mountain site providing valuable insights. The high-quality datasets from this study can serve as accurate forcing data in land surface models and contribute to validating remote-sensing products for the geoscientific community.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
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Soil Science
Guojie Hu, Lin Zhao, Ren Li, Xiaodong Wu, Tonghua Wu, Defu Zou, Xiaofan Zhu, Chen Jie, Youqi Su, Junming Hao, Wangping Li
Summary: The seasonal dynamics of the freeze-thaw front during the freezing and thawing period strongly affect the hydrothermal processes in permafrost regions. This study analyzed the freeze-thaw front dynamics using field observation data in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Changes in the freeze-thaw front were characterized by three distinct stages: the downward migration of the thaw front, zero curtain process at the bottom of the active layer, and the bidirectional freezing period. The findings provide insights into the hydrothermal characteristics of the active layers in permafrost regions and can improve future permafrost simulation models.
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Agronomy
Yanhui You, Lei Guo, Qihao Yu, Xinbin Wang, Xicai Pan, Qingbai Wu, Dayan Wang, Genxu Wang
Summary: Based on borehole-temperature data, this study analyzed the temporal and spatial characteristics of active layer thickness and permafrost temperature in different regions on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The results showed distinct variations in active layer thickness and permafrost temperature in these regions. Snow cover duration had a significant impact on the northern permafrost regions, while freezing index was the dominant factor in the southern regions.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Renwei Li, Mingyi Zhang, Varvara Andreeva, Wansheng Pei, Yanqiao Zhou, Ivan Misailov, Nikolay Basharin
Summary: This study evaluates the changes in permafrost in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and finds that permafrost degradation will continue, with a decrease in permafrost area and an increase in active layer thickness. The results provide important information for environmental protection and engineering risk management.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mingli Zhang, Zhi Wen, Desheng Li, Yaling Chou, Zhixiong Zhou, Fengxi Zhou, Bingbing Lei
Summary: Summer rainfall has significant effects on the thermal-moisture dynamics of the active layer in permafrost regions, especially consecutive and heavy rainfall events. Rainfall leads to soil temperature decrease, delays in temperature rise, and increased surface latent heat flux.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Tonghua Wu, Wensi Ma, Xiaodong Wu, Ren Li, Yongping Qiao, Xiangfei Li, Guangyang Yue, Xiaofan Zhu, Jie Ni
Summary: The carbon sink on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) has weakened during the past four decades, especially in the non-permafrost regions. Simulation results suggest that future climate change may shift the carbon sink on the QTP to a carbon source.
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Geography, Physical
Guanli Jiang, Siru Gao, Antoni G. Lewkowicz, Hongting Zhao, Shouji Pang, Qingbai Wu
Summary: An investigation of an active layer detachment slide (ALDS) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) revealed that it was likely triggered by the intersection of a layer with high ice content and a thaw depth. The minimum downslope velocity of the main slide mass was approximately 20 m/h, and it collided with the embankment of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway (QTR).
PERMAFROST AND PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Zhigang Wang, Xiaoyan Li, Yuanhong Deng, Xin Liu, Yangyang Zhang
Summary: This study used stable isotope techniques to investigate saline lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) and found significant spatial variability in their stable isotopes due to the source of water vapor, recharge patterns, and local evaporation conditions. The average water vapor recycling ratio of saline lakes on the QTP was 20.16%, with some lakes exceeding 30%. Saline lakes lose 26% of their water through evaporation, with 26% experiencing high evaporation losses of over 40% of the total inflow. Precipitation and altitude were identified as the main factors controlling the water vapor recycling ratio and evaporation loss, respectively, with significant differences found between saline lakes above and below 4500 m elevation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Xiaoyan Gong, Baisha Weng, Denghua Yan, Yuheng Yang, Dengming Yan, Yongzhen Niu, Hao Wang
Summary: This study investigates the potential water sources and origin of solutes in groundwater in a typical alpine region. The findings provide insights into groundwater recharge and evolution in similar systems.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Fang Ji, Linfeng Fan, Xingxing Kuang, Xin Li, Bin Cao, Guodong Cheng, Yingying Yao, Chunmiao Zheng
Summary: This study investigates the effects of soil wetting and granularity on the changes in active layer thickness (ALT) and assesses the spatiotemporal dynamics of ALT on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). The results show that soil wetting slows down the thickening of the active layer in response to warming, and latent heat has a stronger control on ALTs compared to thermal conductivity. Additionally, under similar warming conditions, coarse soils have a faster thickening rate than fine soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Zhida Xu, Liming Jiang, Rui Guo, Ronggang Huang, Zhiwei Zhou, Fujun Niu, Zhiping Jiao
Summary: Thermokarst lakes are formed by the degradation of ice-rich permafrost. This study used time series InSAR analysis to characterize the spatial-temporal variations of surface deformation in the Beiluhe Basin in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and extracted thermokarst lakes. The results showed that the density of thermokarst lakes is positively correlated with the linear subsidence rate, seasonal deformation amplitude, and active layer thickness.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guoan Yin, Jing Luo, Fujun Niu, Zhanju Lin, Minghao Liu
Summary: This study revealed that ground temperatures of permafrost island on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau were significantly higher compared to nearby marginal permafrost and continuous permafrost, showing a continuous increase over the past 8 years. The disappearance of the permafrost island in 2018 was attributed to the persistent increase in active-layer thickness, decrease in permafrost table depth, and anomalously high air temperatures in 2016 and 2017.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiangfei Li, Tonghua Wu, Xiaodong Wu, Jie Chen, Xiaofan Zhu, Guojie Hu, Ren Li, Yongping Qiao, Cheng Yang, Junming Hao, Jie Ni, Wensi Ma
Summary: Extensive and rigorous model intercomparison is crucial before applying land surface models due to current uncertainties. An ensemble of 55,296 experiments was designed to evaluate the Noah-MP model on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Results showed that Noah-MP generally overestimates snow cover and underestimates soil temperature.
GEOSCIENTIFIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hongkai Gao, Chuntan Han, Rensheng Chen, Zijing Feng, Kang Wang, Fabrizio Fenicia, Hubert Savenije
Summary: This study explores the impact of frozen soil on catchment hydrology and develops a novel frozen soil hydrological model to explain newly identified hydrological properties. By utilizing expert-driven data analysis and modeling, the complex hydrological processes are successfully simulated, providing new insights for frozen soil hydrology research.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
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Soil Science
Jiao Ming, Yunge Zhao, Qingbai Wu, Hailong He, Liqian Gao
Summary: Biocrusts play a crucial role in controlling soil temperature and freezing duration in frozen soil regions, helping to maintain the stability of frozen soil.
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Soil Science
Guojie Hu, Lin Zhao, Ren Li, Xiaodong Wu, Tonghua Wu, Defu Zou, Xiaofan Zhu, Chen Jie, Youqi Su, Junming Hao, Wangping Li
Summary: The seasonal dynamics of the freeze-thaw front during the freezing and thawing period strongly affect the hydrothermal processes in permafrost regions. This study analyzed the freeze-thaw front dynamics using field observation data in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Changes in the freeze-thaw front were characterized by three distinct stages: the downward migration of the thaw front, zero curtain process at the bottom of the active layer, and the bidirectional freezing period. The findings provide insights into the hydrothermal characteristics of the active layers in permafrost regions and can improve future permafrost simulation models.
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Chemistry, Physical
Shuhua Yang, Yanwei Cui, Guangxu Yang, Songfang Zhao, Jieqiang Wang, Degang Zhao, Chao Yang, Xiutong Wang, Bingqiang Cao
Summary: In this study, a hierarchical porous carbon induced by ZnCl2 from corncob cellulose is developed through a single-step activation process. The material exhibits suitable micropores for high energy storage and sufficient mesopores for high-rate performance, thereby improving the performance of zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The optimized hierarchical porous carbon shows high specific capacity, high energy density, and good cycling stability. The assembled quasi-solid-state flexible hybrid supercapacitor also demonstrates high specific capacity, satisfactory mechanical properties, and promising application prospects.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Guangxu Yang, Shuhua Yang, Jian Shen, Yanwei Cui, Jinfeng Sun, Guangbin Duan, Bingqiang Cao, Zongming Liu
Summary: Due to its high safety and low cost, aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) have become one of the most promising energy storage devices. In this study, a stable cathode with fast kinetics and high-energy density, KOH-induced oxygen-deficient VO2 (K-VO2), was developed. The K-VO2 cathode achieved improved kinetics and enhanced Zn-ion storage capability through unique morphology, abundant active sites, and oxygen vacancy. The optimized K-VO2-3:4 demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance, indicating the potential of the KOH activation strategy for developing high-energy and stable cathodes.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zan -Pin Xing, Lin Zhao, Lei Fan, Guo-Jie Hu, De-Fu Zou, Chong Wang, Shu-Ci Liu, Er-Ji Du, Yao Xiao, Ren LI, Guang-Yue Liu, Yong-Ping Qiao, Jian-Zong Shi
Summary: Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate and project permafrost changes based on CMIP datasets. However, the lack of verified data has led to over-projection of permafrost changes in CMIP3 and CMIP5. Moreover, future permafrost changes in CMIP6, especially on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, remain unknown. To address this, the study evaluated and calibrated monthly ground surface temperature (GST) based on in situ measurements, and found that the calibrated GST performed better than the CMIP6 models. The reconstructed GST data series could be used to simulate long-term permafrost temperature over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Rating: 7/10
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ding Li, Hong-juan You, Guo-jie Hu, Ru-yong Yao, An-mu Xie, Xiao-yuan Li
Summary: This study evaluated the mechanism of action of Ping-wei-san plus on Parkinson's disease by combining gut microbiota, metabolomics, and proteomics. The results showed that Ping-wei-san plus can modulate gut microbiota, alter metabolite biological pathways, and affect functional pathway protein expression in Parkinson's disease mice, resulting in therapeutic effects.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guojie Hu, Lin Zhao, Ren Li, Hotaek Park, Xiaodong Wu, Youqi Su, Georg Guggenberger, Tonghua Wu, Defu Zou, Xiaofan Zhu, Wenxin Zhang, Yifan Wu, Junming Hao
Summary: Most studies have focused on the mechanism of changes in frozen soil and the contribution of climate change, hydrological processes, and ecosystems in cold regions. Although there have been improvements in simulating water and heat transfer processes in cold regions, differences still exist among models and parameterizations due to the lack of observations and understanding. Further research is needed to enhance the accuracy of parameterization and improve the understanding of water and heat transfer processes in frozen soil.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanhui Zhao, Qiuhong Tang, Tonghua Wu, Liang Gao, Guojie Hu, Xu Li, Donghai Zheng, Xiaoming Wang
Summary: This study examines the impacts of different soil parameterizations on permafrost modeling in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It finds that calibrating models using land surface temperatures leads to more accurate simulations compared to borehole-measured soil temperatures. The choice of soil parameters is critical for model evaluation and long-term predictions.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Guojie Hu, Zan Li, Jiangbo Si, Kui Xu, Yunlong Cai, Donghui Xu, Naofal Al-Dhahir
Summary: In this paper, we propose a novel simultaneously transmitting and reflecting reconfigurable intelligent surface (STAR-RIS)-assisted proactive eavesdropping strategy to address the trade-off between concealment and eavesdropping performance in wireless surveillance. By deploying a STAR-RIS between the monitor and the suspicious system, reflection and transmission are implemented to vary the channel power gains, thereby facilitating eavesdropping.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Yongliang Jiao, Ren Li, Tonghua Wu, Lin Zhao, Iaodong Wu, Junjie Ma, Jimin Yao, Guojie Hu, Yao Xiao, Shuhua Yang, Wenhao Liu, Yongping Qiao, Jianzong Shi, Erji Du, Iaofan Zhu, Shenning Wang
Summary: Climate changes significantly impact the hydrological cycle, especially when it comes to precipitation. This study investigates the relationship between temperature and daily precipitation in different percentile ranges over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The results show that precipitation type and regional factors play a role in this relationship, and higher percentiles of daily precipitation have a larger positive scaling rate than lower percentiles. The findings help in understanding the impact of climate change on the hydrological cycle in this region.
JOURNAL OF HYDROMETEOROLOGY
(2023)
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Geography, Physical
Wenhao Liu, Ren Li, Xiaoqian Shi, Tonghua Wu, Xiao Dong Wu
Summary: In the past decade, there has been significant research on frozen soils in the context of climate change, with attention drawn to key topics such as characteristics, factors, and changes in frozen soils. In this bibliometric analysis of 7,108 research papers published between 2010 and 2019, it was found that the average citations per paper decreased from a peak of 5.40 in 2014 to 2.99 in 2019. China, the USA, and Canada were the leading countries in terms of total papers, and the popular author keywords included boreal, tundra, and carbon cycle.
PERMAFROST AND PERIGLACIAL PROCESSES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenhao Liu, Ren Li, Tonghua Wu, Xiaoqian Shi, Lin Zhao, Xiaodong Wu, Guojie Hu, Jimin Yao, Dong Wang, Yao Xiao, Junjie Ma, Yongliang Jiao, Shenning Wang, Defu Zou, Xiaofan Zhu, Jie Chen, Jianzong Shi, Yongping Qiao
Summary: In this study, the spatial distribution patterns and spatiotemporal variation of soil thermal conductivity (STC) in the shallow layer of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the permafrost area were simulated using a machine learning model. The results showed that STC in the permafrost region was higher during the thawing period and varied among different regions. The study provides important baseline data for the subsequent analysis and simulation of permafrost on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ding Li, Xiaoyuan Li, Shifang Li, Mengmeng Qi, Xiaowei Sun, Guojie Hu
Summary: This study provides preliminary evidence that long-term differentially expressed genes lead to subtle changes in disease pathology, and offers new ideas for precise analysis of pathomics and combined analysis of pathomics and genomics.
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Thermodynamics
Wenhao Liu, Ren Li, Tonghua Wu, Xiaoqian Shi, Lin Zhao, Xiaodong Wu, Guojie Hu, Jimin Yao, Yao Xiao, Junjie Ma, Yongliang Jiao, Shenning Wang
Summary: Thermal conductivity, an important soil property, is widely used in agricultural production, land surface processing research, and geothermal resource development. However, there is no unified model for different soil types. To overcome data shortage, this study established a comprehensive lambda dataset and identified 10 influential parameters. A comparison was made between classical parametric models and machine learning models, with the ensemble machine learning methods performing better. The XGBoost model showed better simulation accuracy and generalization capability. The results can provide basic thermal conductivity data and a parameterization scheme for land surface processing research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Guangxu Yang, Shuhua Yang, Jinfeng Sun, Guangbin Duan, Bingqiang Cao, Zongming Liu
Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are gaining attention as promising energy storage devices due to their high safety and low cost. This study successfully developed a W-doped VO2 cathode material (W-VO2) through a one-step hydrothermal method, which exhibits improved kinetics, high energy density, and long cycle life. The W doping strategy proposed here also shows potential for developing other high-energy and stable cathodes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
