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Environmental Sciences
Chenyao Ding, Meng Jiao, Yijin Wang, Zuofang Yao, Tiezhu Li, Wenhuan Wang, Shaoheng Cao, Ruilong Li, Yinghui Wang
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution and factors influencing microplastics (MPs) in surface sediments of plantation mangrove forests for the first time. The results showed that plantation forests had lower abundance of MPs, especially fibrous MPs, compared to natural forests. The abundance of MPs was strongly related to sand content and Aegi-ceras corniculata biomass.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jie Su, Daniel A. Friess, Alexandros Gasparatos
Summary: Mangrove restoration provides higher ecosystem benefits over unvegetated tidal flats, while generally lower than natural mangroves. Restoration outcomes depend on restoration age, species, and method.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Wai Nyein Aye, Xiaojuan Tong, Jun Li, Aung Wunna Tun
Summary: Mangrove forests are vital for coastal communities in addressing climate change and coastal erosion. However, physical pressures have led to the reduction of mangrove coverage. To restore ecosystem services, including carbon capture and storage, mangrove plantations are being utilized. This study investigated the carbon storage potential of a planted mangrove in Myanmar.
Article
Forestry
Shizu Itaka
Summary: The study evaluated the differences in profit and power supply between a mega-solar power plant and a cedar plantation. It was found that the power supply from the mega-solar power plant was 50-150 times more than that from the cedar plantation. In terms of profit, the simulated mega-solar power plant provided a significantly higher NPV compared to the forest management simulation.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
R. Hijbeek, M. P. van Loon, W. Ouaret, B. Boekelo, M. K. van Ittersum
Summary: Applying lime can increase maize yields in acidic soils in Western Kenya, but positive economic profits were only observed when combined with fertiliser application. The pay-back period for lime investments is at least two years, and GHG emissions per tonne of grain maize were offset by yield increases.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Abhiroop Chowdhury, Aliya Naz, Subodh Kumar Maiti
Summary: This study compared blue carbon sequestration in different natural metapopulations and a four-year-old mixed mangrove plantation to assess soil ecological function indicators and key ecological service indicators. The results showed that all sites were under ecological stress, with lower biodiversity in mudflats dominated by Suaeda maritima. Different metapopulations exhibited variations in pH, electrical conductivity, and organic carbon levels. The mixed mangrove plantation had the highest blue carbon pool. Species diversity was not affected by the distance from nearby conserved mangrove forests, contrary to island biogeography theory. The study recommends mixed mangrove plantations for restoring degraded saline mudflats near human settlements worldwide.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Palingamoorthy Gnanamoorthy, Qinghai Song, Junbin Zhao, Yiping Zhang, Jing Zhang, Youxing Lin, Liguo Zhou, Sadia Bibi, Chenna Sun, Hui Yu, Wenjun Zhou, Liqing Sha, Shusen Wang, S. Chakraborty, Pramit Kumar Deb Burman
Summary: The effect of fog on plant physiological parameters in a mature rubber plantation in southwest China was studied over 3 years. The results showed that foggy days during the cool dry season reduced the physiological activities of rubber trees, but enhanced crop water productivity. This suggests that fog events can reduce water demand and alleviate water stress for trees by regulating plant physiology.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Joseph O. Alele, Qishuo Ding, Hassan A. A. Sayed
Summary: The study investigated the use of ridge tillage and beans as a cover crop for managing soil erosion and improving soil physical functionalities. Four treatments were applied to twelve plots, and four physical properties were measured. The results showed that the treatment combining ridges and cover crops had the highest soil moisture content, while the treatment without intervention had the lowest. The bulk density and infiltration rate were also affected by the interventions. However, further research is needed to assess the environmental effects of these interventions.
Article
Environmental Studies
Tyas Ismi Trialfhianty, Fajrun Wahidil Muharram, Suadi, Claire Helen Quinn, Maria Beger
Summary: Mangrove forests, located in tropical and subtropical coastal waters and river estuaries, are highly productive ecosystems that provide benefits for both people and the environment. However, the unmanaged use of these ecosystems has led to their decline and conflicts between users. This study develops a prioritisation process using Spatial Multi-criteria Analysis (SMCA) for social-ecological mangrove management, considering social, demographic, economic, and ecological criteria, as well as spatial considerations. The findings demonstrate how SMCA can support managers and policymakers in mapping conservation areas based on complex social-ecological data.
Article
Environmental Studies
Amina Juma Hamza, Luciana S. Esteves, Marin Cvitanovic
Summary: Mangrove cover in Kenya decreased at a rate of 0.15% between 2010 and 2016, leading to increased coastal risks in 16% of the coastline. Higher rates of mangrove loss were observed in southern and northern counties like Kwale and Lamu, indicating a need for prioritized monitoring and management efforts.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amindha Jayasena, Kasun Hewage, Osamah Siddiqui, Rehan Sadiq
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities of passive technologies and their impacts in terms of economics, society, and the environment through a social cost-benefit analysis framework. By comparing different passive and net-zero technologies against a conventional design and conducting a sensitivity analysis, it offers insights into the implementation of passive dwellings from a holistic perspective.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Abio Xavier Cardoso de Jesus, Daywes Pinheiro Neto, Elder Geraldo Domingues
Summary: This paper presents SolarEnergy, a novel computational tool for technical-economic analysis of photovoltaic microgeneration in Brazil. SolarEnergy calculates energy flow and energy bill savings based on the rules of the Brazilian NEM scheme. It provides the optimal nominal power based on panel orientation, slope, and electricity consumption profile, avoiding undersizing or oversizing. Additionally, SolarEnergy offers information such as electricity generation, net present value, modified internal rate of return, discounted payback time, and sensitivity analysis of key parameters.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ghaffar Ali, Muhammad Khalid Bashir, Sawaid Abbas, Mehwish Murtaza
Summary: The study found that the cost of illness was higher in peri-urban areas, while urban residents were more willing to pay for quality water. Social status, income, and family size were positively correlated with the cost of illness, while education, drinking water source, and awareness were negatively correlated. Urban residents showed higher efficiency in conveyance and water use.
Article
Environmental Studies
Fathi Abdellatif Belhouadjeb, Abdallah Boumakhleb, Abdelhalim Toaiba, Abdelghafour Doghbage, Benbader Habib, Hassen Boukerker, Enrique Murgueitio, Walid Soufan, Mohamad Isam Almadani, Belkacem Daoudi, Amar Khadoumi
Summary: This article introduces the government's approach of combating desertification and land degradation through a forage plantation program and analyzes the economic sustainability of the program. The results show that the program significantly contributes to sustainable development in steppe areas.
Article
Oceanography
Reni Enggila Fauziyah, Fitri Agustriani, Reni Enggila Oktavianis, T. Zia Ulqodry, Nabila Aprianti, Ardani
Summary: The mangrove ecosystems in Sembilang National Park in South Sumatra, Indonesia have been degraded due to anthropogenic pressures. This study aimed to estimate the mean willingness to pay (WTP) for mangrove conservation in the park and examine the factors influencing WTP. The findings showed that household income positively influenced WTP, while factors such as gender, household size, bid, and local ecological knowledge had a negative impact.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
