Review
Energy & Fuels
Wladimir Ruiz, Julie Guillemant, Lucie Coniglio, Ryan P. Rodgers, Jan H. Christensen, Victor Garcia-Montoto, Sylvain Verdier, Pierre Giusti, Caroline Barrere-Mangote, Brice Bouyssiere
Summary: This paper summarizes the analytical methods and detection techniques for inorganic species in bio-oils. It discusses commonly used methods as well as new technologies. The lack of standard analytical methods is identified as a major contributor to inaccurate results, and it is suggested that analytical methodologies used in crude oils should be adapted for bio-oil samples to obtain more accurate results.
Review
Environmental Studies
Lei Wang, Wenzheng Niu, Lili Ding, Zhongchao Zhao
Summary: This study provides a unified knowledge analysis framework for the marine economy through bibliometric technology. The development of the marine economy has experienced three stages and shows geographical cluster characteristics. The evolution of knowledge structure in this field has shifted from discussing element utilization to studying their relationships and collaborative governance. The study identifies research frontiers and future directions for further study in the marine economy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yimeng Li, Peng He, Zhaofei Li, Hao Xu, Jack Jarvis, Shijun Meng, Hua Song
Summary: This study demonstrates that the catalytic desulfurization of marine diesel oil can be enhanced by using Ga-Mo/UZSM-5 as the catalyst in a methane environment, leading to higher sulfur conversion rates and liquid product yields.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Inigo Martinez, Elisabeth Viles, Igor G. Olaizola
Summary: Data science projects face challenges such as lack of vision and clear objectives, biased emphasis on technical issues, and ambiguity in roles, highlighting the need for a more holistic approach. Existing methodologies are often outdated and lack comprehensive guidance on team, project, and data & information management.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jinyue Chen, Shuisen Chen, Rao Fu, Dan Li, Hao Jiang, Chongyang Wang, Yongshi Peng, Kai Jia, Brendan J. Hicks
Summary: This study reviews the application of remote sensing big data in water environment monitoring, focusing on water extraction and quantitative estimation of water quality. It analyzes the current challenges and proposes solutions. This review provides potential support and guidance for researchers, practitioners, and management departments in the theoretical exploration and innovative application of remote sensing big data for water environment monitoring.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Tareq Abuimara, Brodie W. Hobson, Burak Gunay, William O'Brien, Michael Kane
Summary: This paper provides recommendations for improving current building management practices in commercial and institutional buildings in North America. The recommendations are based on interviews with professionals, literature examples, and authors' experiences. The paper outlines current building management practices, barriers to improvement, and short- and long-term goals for enhancing building energy management practices.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simon M. Dittami, Enrique Arboleda, Jean-Christophe Auguet, Arite Bigalke, Enora Briand, Paco Cardenas, Ulisse Cardini, Johan Decelle, Aschwin H. Engelen, Damien Eveillard, Claire M. M. Gachoni, Sarah M. Griffiths, Tilmann Harder, Ehsan Kayal, Elena Kazamia, Francois H. Lathier, Monica Medina, Ezequiel M. Marzinelli, Teresa Maria Morganti, Laura Nunez Pons, Soizic Prado, Jose Pintado, Mahasweta Saha, Marc-Andre selosse, Derek Skillings, Willem Stock, Shinichi Sunagawa, Eve Toulza, Alexey Vorobev, Catherine Leblanc, Fabrice Not
Summary: Host-microbe interactions are crucial in marine ecosystems, and the holobiont concept suggests that a host and its associated microbiota should be studied together to understand their biology, ecology, and evolution. Deeper understanding of these complex systems requires further technological and conceptual advances.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Min Yang, Bing Chen, Xiaying Xin, Xing Song, Jiabin Liu, Guihua Dong, Kenneth Lee, Baiyu Zhang
Summary: The research found that the interaction between microplastics and oil, along with dispersants, could reduce the effectiveness of oil dispersion, especially under conditions of increased microplastic concentration and aging.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Abigail J. Davies, Astley Hastings
Summary: The decommissioning of manmade structures in the marine environment results in significant greenhouse gas emissions. Current calculation methods for decommissioning offshore oil and gas industry infrastructure underestimate the associated emissions. This study reveals that global decommissioning activities have already emitted 25 MtCO(2)e, accounting for 0.5% of annual global GHG emissions, and these emissions will increase dramatically to 5 GtCO(2)e by 2067 due to the expansion of the offshore wind industry. It is crucial to develop new decommissioning methods to address this challenge and align with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miguel de la Fuente, Laura Lombardero, Alfonso Gomez-Gonzalez, Cristina Solari, Inigo Angulo-Barturen, Arantxa Acera, Elena Vecino, Egoitz Astigarraga, Gabriel Barreda-Gomez
Summary: Enzymes have emerged as promising therapeutic tools for various pathologies, offering advantages such as specificity and affinity. However, challenges such as short in vivo half-life and immune system reactions need to be addressed. Monitoring serum immune response during treatment is crucial, with techniques like ELISA and microarrays being utilized. Research is ongoing, including the investigation of potential therapeutic alternatives like using ACE2 for treating COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maria Carmen Louzao, Natalia Vilarino, Carmen Vale, Celia Costas, Alejandro Cao, Sandra Raposo-Garcia, Mercedes R. Vieytes, Luis M. Botana
Summary: This article discusses the importance of marine phycotoxins and their impact on human health, ecosystems, and the economy. It emphasizes the challenges in setting regulatory limits and conducting monitoring, as well as the demand for universal phycotoxin detectors.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Nan Xiang, Zhonghua Ni
Summary: Inertial microfluidics is a technique that utilizes hydrodynamic effects induced at finite Reynolds numbers to passively manipulate particles, cells, or fluids. It offers advantages such as high-throughput processing, simple channel geometry, and label-free and external field-free operation. It has gained increasing interest and is widely used in single-cell detection and analysis for sample preparation. Although there have been achievements in the field, improvements can still be made in the performance and outcomes of inertial microfluidics with a better understanding of the physical mechanisms and the development of novel channels, integration strategies, and commercial instruments. Enhanced inertial microfluidic platforms may be a new foundation for advancing biomedical research and disease diagnosis.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Min Yang, Baiyu Zhang, Xiaying Xin, Bo Liu, Zhiwen Zhu, Guihua Dong, Yuming Zhao, Kenneth Lee, Bing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the formation mechanism of microplastic-oil-dispersant agglomerates (MODAs) in the ocean and found two different types of agglomerates. The results showed that MODA reduced oil dispersion effectiveness, and the impact varied with the size of the microplastics. Additionally, the salinity and aging status of the microplastics also affected the effectiveness of MODA on oil dispersion.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Niels G. A. Willemen, Shabir Hassan, Melvin Gurian, Jinghang Li, Iris E. Allijn, Su Ryon Shin, Jeroen Leijten
Summary: Oxygen plays a crucial role in the survival and function of mammalian cells, controlling cellular behavior through metabolic programming to impact processes like tissue regeneration and stem cell differentiation. Oxygen-releasing materials offer a novel strategy to control in vivo processes, providing innovative solutions in the fields of medicine and bioengineering.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Volker Bergen, Ruslan A. Soldatov, Peter Kharchenko, Fabian J. Theis
Summary: RNA velocity has revolutionized the field of single-cell transcriptomics by providing directed dynamic information about gene expression kinetics. Researchers discuss current modeling approaches, limitations, potential pitfalls, and future directions for generalizing RNA velocity to diverse biological systems.
MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Samuel Starko, Kyle W. Demes, Christopher J. Neufeld, Patrick T. Martone
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kyle W. Demes, Samuel Starko, Christopher D. G. Harley
Summary: The study found that intertidal plants tend to lose water more slowly and have greater tensile strength and extensibility during partial desiccation compared to subtidal plants. These differences may be due to the adaptation of intertidal plants to regular emersion. The interaction between mechanical forces and desiccation during low tide likely plays a major role in determining macrophyte performance and fitness.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristen M. Green, Jennifer C. Selgrath, Timothy H. Frawley, William K. Oestreich, Elizabeth J. Mansfield, Jose Urteaga, Shannon S. Swanson, Francisca N. Santana, Stephanie J. Green, Josheena Naggea, Larry B. Crowder
Summary: The study found that adaptive responses at the community level only occurred when the community had access to assets, along with other factors such as diversity and flexibility, learning and knowledge, and natural capital. In contrast, access to assets was not essential for adaptive responses at the household level, which instead relied on strong governance and institutional support. The findings highlight the importance of standardized metrics of adaptive capacity in designing effective policies and understanding the interactions between social and ecological aspects of communities.
Article
Fisheries
Courtney E. Stuart, Stephanie J. Green, Oksana Vernygora, Aaron R. H. LeBlanc, Mary H. Bertschi, Maria Brown
Summary: The study explored the patterns, rates, and unexpected socio-ecological consequences of tooth replacement in serrasalmids and characids of the Peruvian Amazon. It was found that approximately 22.9% of fish collected per day from these species featured incomplete dentition, with potential influences from ontogeny, seasonality, or environmental quality.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Christi Linardich, Cole B. Brookson, Stephanie J. Green
Summary: The predatory impact of invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish on marine fishes in multiple ocean basins is concerning. A quantitative framework based on morphological and behavioral traits has been developed to assess the vulnerability of fish species to lionfish predation. The framework has identified vulnerable species hotspots in the Bahamas, Belize, and Curacao, as well as endemic species in Brazil that may face extinction if lionfish spread to the region.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Stephanie J. Green, Jordan K. Matley, D. Elizabeth Smith, Bernard Castillo, John L. Akins, Richard S. Nemeth, Clayton Pollock, Kynoch Reale-Munroe
Summary: Tracking studies on invasive lionfish in the Western Atlantic revealed that home range size and movement have been underestimated, with significant variability among individuals. Movements were found to be longer and not related to fish size or lunar phase. Nighttime movement was lowest, while crepuscular periods saw the greatest activity, with acceleration increasing with water temperature.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Korryn Bodner, Carina Rauen Firkowski, Joseph R. Bennett, Cole Brookson, Michael Dietze, Stephanie Green, Josie Hughes, Jeremy Kerr, Melodie Kunegel-Lion, Shawn J. Leroux, Eliot McIntire, Peter K. Molnar, Craig Simpkins, Edward Tekwa, Alexander Watts, Marie-Josee Fortin
Summary: The need for rapid and science-based decision making in the face of accelerating human-induced environmental change has led to increased opportunities to use ecological forecasts. To effectively inform environmental decision making, forecasts should be reliable and designed with clear communication of assumptions, uncertainties, and results. Practical guidelines outlined in this study aim to improve forecasting skills and facilitate the integration of forecasts with decision making, ultimately making them more accurate, precise, transparent, and useful for informing environmental decisions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Courtney E. Stuart, Lisa M. Wedding, Simon J. Pittman, Stephanie J. Green
Summary: Coastal habitats have undergone significant degradation and fragmentation due to interacting ecosystem stressors. To conserve biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, coastal managers and restoration practitioners need to identify priority areas for protection and develop innovative approaches to habitat restoration. MaxEnt shows promise as a scalable tool for informing models of seascape connectivity and guiding coastal conservation efforts, demonstrating a more realistic approach compared to penalized logistic regression.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kaylin R. Clements, Philip Karp, Holden E. Harris, Fadilah Ali, Alli Candelmo, Sara Juliana Rodriguez, Cristina Balcazar-Escalera, Alexander Q. Fogg, Stephanie J. Green, Jennifer N. Solomon
Summary: This study assessed the engagement of public and citizen scientists in lionfish research and management by 71 organizations in the Western Atlantic. Findings show that the public is most frequently engaged in raising awareness, promoting consumption, organized culling/removal, tournaments, and data collection. Organizations indicated that data collected by the public has contributed to scientific publications, management, and government agency research and policy.
Review
Biology
Stephanie J. Green, Cole B. Brookson, Natasha A. Hardy, Larry B. Crowder
Summary: Trait-based approaches are valuable for predicting global change, but most studies are descriptive and few focus on ecological effects. There are significant opportunities to expand trait-based thinking across systems and taxa.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Kyle M. Shanebeck, Anne A. Besson, Clement Lagrue, Stephanie J. Green
Summary: Parasites can have sub-lethal effects on their hosts, affecting their ability to adapt to the environment and maintain homeostasis. This study synthesizes numerous studies on helminth parasites in mammals and finds consistently strong negative effects of infection on host energetic condition across taxonomic groups. The study also highlights the importance of study design, sampling protocol, and host-parasite life history in determining the magnitude of health effects.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Studies
Nathan Andrews, Nathan J. Bennett, Philippe Le Billon, Stephanie J. Green, Andres M. Cisneros-Montemayor, Sandra Amongin, Noella J. Gray, U. Rashid Sumaila
Summary: This study examines the impact of oil development on the environment, small-scale fisheries, and coastal communities, highlighting the displacement of fishers and catastrophic effects of oil spills. While the oil sector generally has negative impacts on fisheries livelihoods and coastal communities, these effects vary across locations, ecosystems, species, activities, and groups.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alex K. Bogdanoff, Kyle W. Shertzer, Craig A. Layman, Jennifer K. Chapman, Marc L. Fruitema, Jennifer Solomon, Julie Sabattis, Stephanie Green, James A. Morris
Summary: This study introduces the concept of optimum lionfish yield (OLY) to manage invasive lionfish fisheries, considering local ecological health and using indicators to quantify management targets. Results suggest that fishing at rates above MSY levels significantly reduces population abundance compared to rates below MSY, with minimal impacts on yield.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Stephanie J. Green, Edwin D. Grosholz
Summary: Dealing with invasive species remains a challenge globally, particularly in marine and freshwater habitats where resources for eradication often fall short. Establishing targets for suppression of invasions based on achieving functional eradication is crucial, requiring key ecological information such as density-impact functions and recolonization rates.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Kyle W. Demes, Gail C. Murphy, Helen M. Burt
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
(2019)
