Article
Environmental Sciences
Zengquan Liao, Zhilin Li, Maorong Wu, Keqin Zeng, Hongyu Han, Chao Li, Ruifang Fan, Qihua Pang
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations of trace metals in fish specimens from the Beijiang River over a span of nearly 60 years. The results showed a correlation between the levels of trace metals and the degree of industrialization, with levels peaking during the rapid expansion of China's industrial development in the 1980s. However, with the implementation of ecological civilization policies, the levels of trace metals have shown a downward trend. The overall health risk associated with trace metals in fish from the Beijiang River Basin is low, but certain metals have rebounded during recent years, posing a potential risk for aquatic biology and ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajendran Shalini, Geevaretnam Jeyasekaran, Robinson Jeya Shakila, Ulaganathan Arisekar
Summary: The study found that the main accumulation organs of trace elements in commercially important fish along the southeast coast of India are different, and the concentration of toxic trace elements in the edible portion is lower than the international legislation limits.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Simone Braeuer, Tom Van Helden, Thibaut Van Acker, Olivier Leroux, Dominique Van Der Straeten, Annemieke Verbeken, Jan Borovicka, Frank Vanhaecke
Summary: This work developed a novel method for quantitative mapping of Hg and Se in mushroom fruit body tissues using laser ablation coupled to inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS). The protocol for preparation of quantification standards was optimized, and a reference material was successfully prepared for method validation. The method was applied to investigate the distribution of Hg and Se in different mushroom species.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristofer Bergstrom, Oscar Nordahl, Peter Soderling, Per Koch-Schmidt, Tobias Borger, Petter Tibblin, Per Larsson
Summary: A study on the growth and age of Wels catfish in Sweden reveals that the northernmost populations in Europe have slower growth rates and longer lifespans compared to catfish in central Europe, potentially due to lower temperatures and/or local adaptations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Takeshi Kinase, Kouji Adachi, Masahiko Hayashi, Keiichiro Hara, Kohei Nishiguchi, Mizuo Kajino
Summary: This study investigated the atmospheric concentrations of 44 trace elements in PM2.5 in Fukuoka, Japan, and analyzed the shapes, mixing states, and compositions of aerosol particles using advanced techniques. The results showed the presence of particles containing trace elements at an individual scale and significant correlations between certain element groups. The findings contribute to our understanding of the occurrence of trace elements in the atmosphere, identification of aerosol sources, and evaluation of their impact on human health.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Junyao Kang, Daniel D. Gregory, Benjamin Gill, Shiqiang Huang, Changxin Lai, Zhaoshan Chang, Huan Cui, Ivan Belousov, Shuhai Xiao
Summary: Sedimentary pyrite is an important geological archive, but it can be altered by diagenetic and hydrothermal processes. This study successfully trained machine learning algorithms to distinguish pyrite origins using trace element data. The approach was validated and applied to identify the origins of pyrite in two sedimentary successions in South China.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Davide Spanu, Laura Butti, Ginevra Boldrocchi, Roberta Bettinetti, Sandro Recchia, Damiano Monticelli
Summary: A fast and cost-effective procedure based on ICP-MS was proposed for the selective determination of methylmercury in fish tissue. The procedure achieved selectivity for methylmercury by inserting a strong anion exchange resin to block inorganic mercury. It featured a short extraction time and analysis time with a low limit of detection. The procedure was validated using standard reference materials and successfully applied to detecting methylmercury in the marine trophic web of Djibouti, revealing a high risk associated with biomagnification of methylmercury.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Jiaquan Li, Yong Li, Zheng Gong, Jingjing Zhang, Zhengzheng Zhou, Xiaohui Tan, Liang Li
Summary: This study investigated major and trace elements changes in plasma of female methamphetamine (METH) addicts during six months' compulsory treatment and identified Fe, Cu, Cr, and Se as potential elemental biomarkers. The results showed that the total elemental concentrations in METH withdrawal groups increased compared to the control group, and over time, the element contents gradually equaled those of the control group. Fe, Cu, Cr, and Se were highlighted as elemental biomarkers based on the OPLS-DA model and SNK test.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadine Belkouteb, Henning Schroeder, Julia Arndt, Jan G. Wiederhold, Thomas A. Ternes, Lars Duester
Summary: Triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-QQQ-MS) is a unique analytical technique used for determining total element concentrations in various matrices, with wide linear range and short analysis times. By applying this method in future river water monitoring networks, a better understanding of natural transport processes and global biogeochemical element cycles can be achieved, and the number of methods can be reduced.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yeon-hee Kim, Wook-jin Ra, Solyi Cho, Shinai Choi, Bokyung Soh, Yongsung Joo, Kwang-Won Lee
Summary: This study validated an analytical method for determining thallium in foods by ICP-MS, and found that thallium levels in most foods in the South Korean market were below the health guidance level.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Derek D. Bussan, Liliya Snaychuk, Georgios Bartzas, Chris Douvris
Summary: This study investigated the presence of trace elements in face masks and assessed the potential transfer of these elements into the human body. While most masks had trace element concentrations below the detection limits, a few masks did contain detectable levels of trace elements, some of which may leach into the body.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kimberley Desjardins, Melissa Khadra, Antoine Caron, Dominic E. Ponton, Maikel Rosabal, Marc Amyot
Summary: This study examines the subcellular partitioning of metals at relatively low contamination levels, considering their chemical affinity and essentiality. The results show that metals are distributed among subcellular fractions based on their chemical affinity, with some metals being associated with specific metal-sensitive fractions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Geology
Yunzhu Wu, Zhen Yang, Chuang Zhou, Lisheng Gao, Wenrui Song, Qiankun Li, Yuxu Zhang, Hanjie Wen, Chuanwei Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the trace-element compositions of sulfides in the Jianzhupo deposit in China. The results suggest that jamesonite is an important Cd-bearing sulfide, while the Zn/Cd ratio of sphalerite can be used as a tracer to distinguish metal sources. The metals in sphalerite are likely derived from granite, whereas the metals in jamesonite are related to sedimentary rocks. The study extends the application of trace-element compositions in resolving the sources of sulfides in hydrothermal systems.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrew K. Schug, Diane Beauchemin
Summary: A new method was developed for the direct analysis of rock samples to ensure accurate results, showing that using a specific concentration of surfactant can improve the reproducibility of sample introduction.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Annemie Kusturica, Neele van Laaten, Henrik Drake, Thorsten Schafer
Summary: The study reveals that secondary calcite formed in deep granitic fractures co-precipitates with radionuclide analogues. The distribution coefficients of light rare-earth elements are relatively high, while those of strontium and uranium are remarkably low.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
A. T. Souza, C. Argillier, P. Blabolil, V Ded, I Jaric, A. P. Monteoliva, N. Reynaud, F. Ribeiro, D. Ritterbusch, P. Sala, M. Smejkal, P. Volta, J. Kubecka
Summary: Climate is an important factor influencing the viability and invasion potential of common carp populations in European lakes, particularly under dry and warm conditions. Climate change may enhance the ability of common carp to establish and sustain populations in new areas.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ran Nathan, Christopher T. Monk, Robert Arlinghaus, Timo Adam, Josep Alos, Michael Assaf, Henrik Baktoft, Christine E. Beardsworth, Michael G. Bertram, Allert Bijleveld, Tomas Brodin, Jill L. Brooks, Andrea Campos-Candela, Steven J. Cooke, Karl O. Gjelland, Pratik R. Gupte, Roi Harel, Gustav Hellstrom, Florian Jeltsch, Shaun S. Killen, Thomas Klefoth, Roland Langrock, Robert J. Lennox, Emmanuel Lourie, Joah R. Madden, Yotam Orchan, Ine S. Pauwels, Milan Riha, Manuel Roeleke, Ulrike E. Schlagel, David Shohami, Johannes Signer, Sivan Toledo, Ohad Vilk, Samuel Westrelin, Mark A. Whiteside, Ivan Jaric
Summary: Understanding animal movement is crucial for understanding how animals interact, survive, and thrive in a changing world. Recent advances in data collection and management have allowed for more comprehensive investigation into the movements of wild animals and their interactions with the environment.
Review
Ecology
Ivan Jaric, Uri Roll, Marino Bonaiuto, Barry W. Brook, Franck Courchamp, Josh A. Firth, Kevin J. Gaston, Tina Heger, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Richard J. Ladle, Yves Meinard, David L. Roberts, Kate Sherren, Masashi Soga, Andrea Soriano-Redondo, Diogo Verissimo, Ricardo A. Correia
Summary: The ongoing global biodiversity crisis not only leads to biological extinctions, but also results in the loss of cultural knowledge and collective memory of species, known as 'societal extinction of species'. This phenomenon is cognitively challenging, but it has significant consequences for conservation policy and management, affecting societal perceptions, support for conservation efforts, and causing the loss of cultural heritage.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Robert J. Lennox, Valerio Sbragaglia, Knut Wiik Vollset, Lene K. Sortland, Loren McClenachan, Ivan Jaric, Meaghan L. Guckian, Keno Ferter, Andy J. Danylchuk, Steven J. Cooke, Robert Arlinghaus, William M. Twardek
Summary: Recreational fisheries provide important ecosystem services to marine and freshwater ecosystems, and online data have the potential to contribute to their research, monitoring, and management. Online platforms, such as social media, allow recreational fishers to share their experiences, providing valuable information about their activities and sentiments. Despite challenges, fisheries managers are expected to increasingly utilize online fisheries data to supplement traditional methods, and scientists are encouraged to develop and validate digital tools for fisheries research.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Letter
Ecology
Mariyana Vatova, Conrad Rubin, Hans-Peter Grossart, Susana C. Goncalves, Susanne I. Schmidt, Ivan Jaric
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
David L. L. Roberts, Ivan Jaric, Stephen J. J. Lycett, Dylan Flicker, Alastair Key
Summary: Using statistical tests, we find that Homo floresiensis and Homo luzonensis do not show temporal distinctions from Homo erectus. Therefore, their presence should not be considered surprising and cannot be reliably inferred to be outside of Homo erectus' temporal range. Additionally, the islands of Luzon and Flores are not supported as refugia. Our results also suggest that a substantial number of fossil discoveries would be needed to determine if Homo floresiensis and Homo luzonensis fall outside of Homo erectus' expected temporal range. If they are descended from Homo erectus populations, our findings point to either geographic processes of allopatric speciation or behavioral processes leading to sympatric speciation.
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Novoa, Susan Canavan, Ivan Jaric, Pavel Pipek, Petr Pysek
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gabriel Henrique de Oliveira Caetano, Reut Vardi, Ivan Jaric, Ricardo. A. A. Correia, Uri Roll, Diogo Verissimo
Summary: The first target of the Convention for Biological Diversity, which is to increase public awareness of the values of biodiversity and actions needed to conserve it, has been partially achieved with increased global interest in biodiversity. However, interest in conservation has not seen the same level of success, potentially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Economic inequality and purchasing power have significant correlations with interest in biodiversity and conservation. Greater outreach and education efforts are needed to address neglected aspects of biodiversity and conservation, leveraging popular topics to increase awareness in local socioeconomic contexts.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Ivan Jaric, Jessie C. Buettel, Barry W. Brook
Review
Fisheries
J. Robert Britton, Adrian C. Pinder, Josep Alos, Robert Arlinghaus, Andy J. Danylchuk, Wendy Edwards, Katia M. F. Freire, Casper Gundelund, Kieran Hyder, Ivan Jaric, Robert Lennox, Wolf-Christian Lewin, Abigail J. Lynch, Stephen R. Midway, Warren M. Potts, Karina L. Ryan, Christian Skov, Harry V. Strehlow, Sean R. Tracey, Jun-ichi Tsuboi, Paul A. Venturelli, Jessica L. Weir, Marc Simon Weltersbach, Steven J. Cooke
Summary: The global COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions on people's movements in many jurisdictions, affecting recreational angling. After the restrictions were lifted, initial surveys suggested increased participation and altered angler demographics, but evidence remained limited. This study examines changes in angling interest, licence sales, and angling effort in different regions during the 'pre-pandemic,' 'acute pandemic,' and 'COVID-acclimated' periods. It suggests that efforts to retain younger anglers and provide more urban angling opportunities could increase overall participation levels and enhance resilience in recreational fisheries.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milica Lj. Jacimovic, Marija M. Smederevac-Lalic, Dusan Nikolic, Gorcin D. Cvijanovic, Sladana Z. Spasic, Zeljka V. Visnjic-Jeftic, Stefan B. Skoric, Jasmina Krpo-Cetkovic
Summary: Black bullhead is a successful non-native species in European fresh waters. This study quantifies the population dynamics of native and non-native fish species before and after black bullhead removal in a river in Serbia. The removal led to changes in abundance of both native and non-native fish species, as well as changes in fish assemblage diversity.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shawan Chowdhury, Richard A. Fuller, Sultan Ahmed, Shofiul Alam, Corey T. Callaghan, Priyanka Das, Ricardo A. Correia, Moreno Di Marco, Enrico Di Minin, Ivan Jaric, Mahzabin Muzahid Labi, Richard J. Ladle, Md. Rokonuzzaman, Uri Roll, Valerio Sbragaglia, Asma Siddika, Aletta Bonn
Summary: This study examines the importance of social media records in conservation decision-making, using Bangladesh as a case study. The results show that adding Facebook data to GBIF data improves the accuracy of conservation planning assessments and expands the scope of priority conservation areas.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Ivan Jaric, Robert J. Lennox, Marie Prchalova, Christopher T. Monk, Milan Riha, Ran Nathan, Robert Arlinghaus
Article
Fisheries
Katarina Jovicic, Sasa Jankovic, Dragica M. Nikolic, Vesna Dikanovic, Stefan Skoric, Jasmina Krpo-Cetkovic, Ivan Jaric
Summary: Nonlethal indicators such as fish scales and fin clips can be used to monitor water quality and contamination. This study found that scales and fins can accumulate high concentrations of metals and trace elements, making them potential indicators of muscle tissue contamination. The results also showed that fin clipping does not harm fish growth or survival.
KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)