Article
Agronomy
Zhuangzhuang Sun, Yunlin Song, Qing Li, Jian Cai, Xiao Wang, Qin Zhou, Mei Huang, Dong Jiang
Summary: The study proposed a system for real-time observation and automatic analysis of individual stomata in wheat leaves using object tracking and semantic segmentation methods. Through the real-time observation module and automatic analysis module, stomatal dynamic changes can be accurately tracked and precise quantification of stomatal opening area can be obtained.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Frederic Labat, Gabrielle Thiebaut, Christophe Piscart
Summary: Macrophytes play a key role in the functioning of small shallow lakes, but their composition is affected by anthropogenic pressures. Tools for easily assessing their structure and composition are increasingly needed. This study tested three sampling methods and found that the S(3)m method was rapid, reproducible, and representative for monitoring macrophytes in a wide diversity of SSLs in France.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anastasia Skvortsova, Andrii Trelin, Antonin Sedlar, Mariia Erzina, Martina Travnickova, Lucie Svobodova, Zdenka Kolska, Jakub Siegel, Lucie Bacakova, Vaclav Svorcik, Oleksiy Lyutakov
Summary: The development of advanced methods of SERS-CNN data analysis provides an effective solution for determining the species and behavior of microorganisms. Machine learning allows precise analysis of complex spectra of biological samples and provides accurate decisions for specific tasks. This article demonstrates the application of the SERS-CNN approach in remote observation of mesenchymal stem cell behavior, enabling non-invasive estimation of cell survival and proliferation rate using Raman measurements and advanced spectra data processing.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eric Wu, Kevin Wu, Roxana Daneshjou, David Ouyang, Daniel E. Ho, James Zou
Summary: A comprehensive overview of medical AI devices approved by the US Food and Drug Administration sheds light on limitations of the evaluation process that may mask vulnerabilities of devices when deployed on patients.
Article
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Arno Breitfuss, Karen Errou, Anelia Kurteva, Anna Fensel
Summary: Consumption of media, especially movies, is on the rise and is influenced by various factors. An important but often overlooked factor is the emotional state of users. A knowledge graph representing human emotions in movies has been proposed, with a chatbot prototype developed to provide movie recommendations based on user emotions extracted from chat messages. While technically feasible, more information on movie emotions is needed.
FUTURE GENERATION COMPUTER SYSTEMS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ESCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sendeku Takele Alemneh, Shimelis Admassu Emire, Mario Jekle, Olivier Paquet-Durand, Almut von Wrochem, Bernd Hitzmann
Summary: In this study, a combination of 2D-fluorescence spectroscopy, PLSR, and ANN was applied for the quantitative analysis of cell growth and concentrations of lactic acid and glucose during the fermentation process of a teff-based substrate. The results showed that this method could accurately monitor LPA6 and LCGG cell counts and lactic acid concentration, but had a higher error rate in predicting glucose concentration.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yanghao Zhou, Junyi Li, Hongfang Qi, Haile Yang, Xuan Ban, Jianxin Yang, Hao Du
Summary: Riverbed substrate is crucial for the growth, reproduction, and predation of fish in a river ecosystem. This study investigated the riverbed substrate requirements for the natural reproduction of Gymnocypris przewalskii through artificial simulation and spawning ground substrate transformation experiments. The results showed that pebble substrate significantly promoted the reproduction of Gymnocypris przewalskii, providing guidance for wild population recovery and restoration of natural spawning grounds.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Quynh Pham, Anissa Gamble, Jason Hearn, Joseph A. Cafazzo
Summary: There are disparities in the impact of diabetes on different populations, with ethnoracial minority communities being at increased risk of poor health outcomes. Artificial intelligence is being researched to improve diabetes management, but may have biases towards certain racial groups. A secondary analysis of research articles revealed a lack of ethnoracial data inclusion, highlighting the need for more inclusive approaches in developing AI-based interventions for diabetes care.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
A. Fricke, X. V. Nguyen, M. Stuhr, T. D. Hoang, V. H. Dao, M. D. Tran, T. S. Pham, H. C. Le, M. H. Le, Q. L. Pham, M. Schmid, A. Kunzmann, A. Gardes, J. von Hagen, M. Teichberg
Summary: Viet Nam, particularly Nha Trang Bay, is a hotspot for high diversity of algal species within tropical coastal ecosystems. The study reveals the potential and impact of macrophytic bio-resources in the area, highlighting the importance of monitoring and understanding environmental factors for biodiversity conservation and utilization.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Roxana Daneshjou, Bryan He, David Ouyang, James Y. Zou
Summary: This article examines the application of deep learning algorithms in cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the improvement in predictive performance as data volume increases. Examples of deep learning algorithms in cancer diagnosis using clinical, radiological, and pathological image data are presented, along with a systematic approach for evaluating and implementing these algorithms. The future possibilities and roadmap for implementing deep learning in cancer diagnosis are also discussed based on current state of deep learning in medicine.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-REVIEWS ON CANCER
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea B. Saralegui, Victoria Willson, Nestor Caracciolo, M. Natalia Piol, Susana P. Boeykens
Summary: The search for low-cost metal-binding adsorbents has led to the study of natural aquatic macrophytes. Controlled production of these macrophytes in greenhouses makes them suitable for use as fillers in fixed-bed reactors for continuous metal removal. Given their natural abundance and cost-effectiveness, macrophytes are a promising alternative to traditional commercial adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Lyn Ellett, Paul Chadwick
Summary: There is a growing interest in exploring the potential harmful effects of mindfulness-based interventions, particularly in relation to psychosis. The inconsistency and shortcomings in monitoring and reporting harm are hindering our understanding in this area. The authors provide eight recommendations to improve the evidence base on potential harm in mindfulness for psychosis.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Elena Hernandez-Nieves, Javier Parra-Dominguez, Pablo Chamoso, Sara Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Juan M. Corchado
Summary: This article describes the development of a recommender system for obtaining buy/sell signals from technical analyses and forecasts of companies in the Spanish continuous market, which has a modular design for scalability and improved functionality. The system includes modules for analysis, data mining, forecasting, technical analysis, recommendation, and visualization, with a platform for user interaction and presentation of conclusions from abstracted values.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shern Ping Choy, Byung Jin Kim, Alexandra Paolino, Wei Ren Tan, Sarah Man Lin Lim, Jessica Seo, Sze Ping Tan, Luc Francis, Teresa Tsakok, Michael Simpson, Jonathan N. W. N. Barker, Magnus D. Lynch, Mark S. Corbett, Catherine H. Smith, Satveer K. Mahil
Summary: Skin diseases affect a significant portion of the global population and pose a major healthcare burden. Utilizing deep learning for analyzing skin images can optimize healthcare workflows, but current research has limitations in methodology and reporting.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Amina Asif, Kashif Rajpoot, Simon Graham, David Snead, Fayyaz Minhas, Nasir Rajpoot
Summary: Computational pathology is experiencing a surge in AI development, with the potential to revolutionize pathology and oncology practices. Despite remarkable performance demonstrated in peer-reviewed studies, the widespread adoption of AI methods in clinical settings remains challenging. This review article analyzes the obstacles encountered during model development and deployment, providing readers with insights and recommendations for future research.
JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Maria Paola Ferranti, Javier Guallart, Giorgio Fanciulli, Pier Augusto Panzalis, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: This study describes for the first time the successful spawning induction in P. ferruginea and the larval development of the species. The fertilization rate in these events was high, and settlement ability was reached at 3-4 days after fertilization, but metamorphosis occurred between 7 and 32 days with considerable variability.
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Eva Ternon, Anne-Sophie Pavaux, Alexandra Peltekis, Marin-Pierre Gemin, Cecile Jauzein, Benjamin Bailleul, Rodolphe Lemee, Olivier P. Thomas
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the toxic dinoflagellate Ostreopsis cf. ovata on co-occurring microalgal species through in vitro experiments. The results showed that O. cf. ovata exhibited weak allelopathic effects on the growth of the microalgal species, but its mucus layer could accumulate the potent ovatoxins and negatively affect the growth of the microalgae.
Article
Oceanography
Francesca Neri, Tiziana Romagnoli, Stefano Accoroni, Alessandra Campanelli, Mauro Marini, Federica Grilli, Cecilia Totti
Summary: This study analyzed a long-term (1988-2018) data set of phytoplankton and physico-chemical parameters in an offshore station of the LTER Senigallia-Susak transect. The study found that the annual cycle of phytoplankton in this area differed from that in coastal areas, with the highest abundance in June and the lowest in November. The main component of the phytoplankton community was phytoflagellates, and their abundance paralleled that of the total phytoplankton. The summer phytoplankton maximum was mainly explained by the allochthonous input of DIN and PO4 brought by low salinity waters.
CONTINENTAL SHELF RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Margalida Monserrat, Daniela Catania, Valentina Asnaghi, Mariachiara Chiantore, Rodolphe Lemee, Luisa Mangialajo
Summary: Ostreopsis spp. blooms have become a global issue, causing public health problems and mass mortalities of invertebrates. This review focuses on the habitat preferences and trends of Ostreopsis spp. blooms, emphasizing the need for more information about the mesohabitat where these blooms occur.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pierre D. Thiriet, Antonio Di Franco, Adrien Cheminee, Luisa Mangialajo, Paolo Guidetti, Samuel Branthomme, Patrice Francour
Summary: This study investigates the impact of vertical stratification on predator-prey interactions within a marine habitat. The results reveal that the anti-predator behavior of prey species is predator-specific, with the understory providing better opportunities for escape and the canopy offering better hiding opportunities.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Stefano Accoroni, Marika Ubaldi, Simone Bacchiocchi, Francesca Neri, Melania Siracusa, Maria Giovanna Buonomo, Alessandra Campanelli, Cecilia Totti
Summary: The bioaccumulation of OVTX toxins in mussels was found to be correlated with the abundance of Ostreopsis during blooms. The study suggests that the Italian guidelines for managing Ostreopsis blooms are effective in preventing human intoxication through mussel contamination.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachel. J. J. Clausing, Gina De La Fuente, Annalisa Falace, Mariachiara Chiantore
Summary: Restoring foundation species in historical habitats can be challenging, especially if adult facilitation is crucial for the survival of early life stages. Exposure to transient, low environmental stress and outplanting clumped individuals may enhance resilience and facilitate successful establishment of early life stages in zones of reduced abiotic stress.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Simone Bacchiocchi, Debora Campacci, Melania Siracusa, Alessandra Dubbini, Stefano Accoroni, Tiziana Romagnoli, Alessandra Campanelli, Francesco Griffoni, Tamara Tavoloni, Stefania Gorbi, Cecilia Totti, Arianna Piersanti
Summary: Wild mussels in the Adriatic Sea of Italy are contaminated with Tetrodotoxins (TTXs), possibly due to the presence of Vibrio alginolyticus strain and phytoplankton. Further investigation is needed to determine the role of these factors as sources of contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
German A. Kopprio, Ana Martinez, Anna Fricke, Michael Hupfer, Ruben J. Lara, Martin Graeve, Astrid Gardes
Summary: This study assesses the outwelling hypothesis in the Argentinian Patagonia by studying biogeochemical markers and bacterial community composition. The results suggest that organic matter degradation and sulfate reduction play important roles in nutrient outwelling.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anna Fricke, Marios Psarianos, Jakob Sabban, Maria Fitzner, Riccardo Reipsch, Oliver K. Schluter, Christian Dreyer, Julia H-M Vogt, Monika Schreiner, Susanne Baldermann
Summary: Ensuring food security is a major challenge due to population growth and environmental changes. New approaches in the food system are needed for responsible consumption and production. This study combines novel technologies and indoor farming techniques to support sustainable food production systems. The bio-based composite polylactic acid (PLA) was found to be suitable for macroalgal cultivation and cricket rearing due to its resistance and compatibility with the organisms.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Francesca Neri, Tiziana Romagnoli, Stefano Accoroni, Marika Ubaldi, Angela Garzia, Andrea Pizzuti, Alessandra Campanelli, Federica Grilli, Mauro Marini, Cecilia Totti
Summary: This study compared two long-term phytoplankton time series in the Northern Adriatic Sea and found that the coastal station was more variable and influenced by the Western Adriatic Current and riverine inputs. The offshore phytoplankton community showed higher biodiversity due to its more oligotrophic condition. Graph-network analysis was a useful tool to study the phytoplankton community. Evaluating the Good Environmental Status should consider oceanographic differences and use multiple statistical approaches.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Serena Mirata, Valentina Asnaghi, Mariachiara Chiantore, Annalisa Salis, Mirko Benvenuti, Gianluca Damonte, Sonia Scarfi
Summary: This study evaluated the anti-aging and photoprotective properties of extracts from different portions of the brown seaweed, Ericaria amentacea. The extracts from the apices of the seaweed showed the highest pharmacological potential and can be used in skincare products to counteract sunburn symptoms and wrinkles.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Annalisa Azzola, Virginia Picchio, Valentina Asnaghi, Carlo Nike Bianchi, Carla Morri, Alice Oprandi, Monica Montefalcone
Summary: Climate change is causing various impacts on rocky reef ecosystems globally. The Portofino Marine Protected Area in the NW Mediterranean experienced thermal anomalies, a mucilaginous event, and the expansion of Caulerpa cylindracea during the summer of 2018. A severe storm also occurred later in October. This study analyzed the effects of these pressures on rocky reef communities at different depths and timescales, highlighting the significant changes and the need to understand the impacts of multiple pressures on coastal ecosystems.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
