Biological & Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions
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High-performance removal of toxic phenol by single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes: Kinetics, adsorption, mechanism and optimization studies
( Korean Society of Industrial Engineering Chemistry , 2016 , Article)The adsorption capabilities of two nano-sized adsorbents: multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were investigated for the removal of toxic phenol. The maximum adsorption capacities ... -
Macrobenthos in the central Arabian Gulf: a reflection of climate extremes and variability
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article)The arid subtropical ecosystem of the central Arabian Gulf was used to explore the combined effects of low primary productivity, high salinities, and variable temperatures on the composition and structure of benthic ... -
Ecological and health risks assessment of potentially toxic metals and metalloids contaminants: A case study of agricultural soils in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)© 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. In recent years, Qatar has witnessed exponential growth in the human population, urbanization, and increased anthropogenic activities, including agriculture. ... -
Application of yeasts and yeast derivatives for the biological control of toxigenic fungi and their toxic metabolites
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Mycotoxins, the metabolites of toxigenic fungi are important contaminants of food and agriculture industry throughout the world. Among the different strategies to minimize the mycotoxins synthesis and decontamination of ... -
Mechanistic insights into the remediation of bromide ions from desalinated water using roasted date pits
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Bromide ions (Br−) are associated with toxic by-products that might be produced during the disinfection of drinking water. The removal of Br− from water using roasted date pits (RODPs) and activated carbon was investigated. ... -
Short-term herbivory has long-term consequences in warmed and ambient high Arctic tundra
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2017 , Article)Climate change is occurring across the world, with effects varying by ecosystem and region but already occurring quickly in high-latitude and high-altitude regions. Biotic interactions are important in determining ecosystem ... -
PRMT5-PTEN molecular pathway regulates senescence and self-renewal of primary glioblastoma neurosphere cells
( Nature Publishing Group , 2017 , Article)Glioblastoma (GBM) represents the most common and aggressive histologic subtype among malignant astrocytoma and is associated with poor outcomes because of heterogeneous tumour cell population including mature non-stem-like ... -
Indicator macroinvertebrate species in a temporary Mediterranean river: Recognition of patterns in binary assemblage data with a Kohonen artificial neural network
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)Current classifications used in bioassessment programs, as defined by the Water Framework Directive (WFD), do not sufficiently capture the variability present in temporary Mediterranean streams. This may result in inaccurate ... -
Erratum to: Towards novel Cry toxins with enhanced toxicity/broader: a new chimeric Cry4Ba / Cry1Ac toxin
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The original version of this article inadvertently contained mistake. 1 Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2017 -
Multiple linear regression and artificial neural networks for delta-endotoxin and protease yields modelling of Bacillus thuringiensis
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)The aim of the present work was to develop a model that supplies accurate predictions of the yields of delta-endotoxins and proteases produced by B. thuringiensis var. kurstaki HD-1. Using available medium ingredients as ... -
Hedgehogs on the move: Testing the effects of land use change on home range size and movement patterns of free-ranging Ethiopian hedgehogs
( Public Library of Science , 2017 , Article)Degradation and alteration of natural environments because of agriculture and other land uses have major consequences on vertebrate populations, particularly on spatial organization and movement patterns. We used GPS ... -
Responses of lichen communities to 18 years of natural and experimental warming
( Oxford University Press , 2017 , Article)Background and Aims Climate change is expected to have major impacts on high alpine and arctic ecosystems in the future, but empirical data on the impact of long-term warming on lichen diversity and richness are sparse. ... -
Correlations between socioeconomic drivers and indicators of urban expansion: Evidence from the heavily urbanised Shanghai metropolitan area, China
( MDPI AG , 2017 , Article)Rapid urban expansion resulting in increased impervious surfaces causes a series of urban environmental problems, e.g., the urban heat island and urban forest fragmentation. Urban expansion is a serious threat to human ... -
Climate change will seriously impact bird species dwelling above the treeline: A prospective study for the Italian Alps
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)High mountain systems are predicted to be especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change, with the climatically-constrained tree limit rapidly shifted upslope. In turn, the impact of upward treeline migration on ... -
Sustainable livelihood framework-based indicators for assessing climate change vulnerability and adaptation for Himalayan communities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)This study evaluated the climate change vulnerability of Himalayan communities, and their potential to adapt to these changes, through assessing their perceived reactions and counter-actions to climate change. The evaluation ... -
Corrigendum to "Optimizing the removal of organophosphorus pesticide malathion from water using multi-walled carbon nanotubes" [Chem. Eng. J. (2017) 310(Part I) (22-32)] (S1385894716314589), (10.1016/j.cej.2016.10.057)
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The authors would like to correct the author's affiliation through this corrigendum. The corrected affiliations are shown above. The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused. -
Short-Term Effects of Experimental Warming and Precipitation Manipulation on Soil Microbial Biomass C and N, Community Substrate Utilization Patterns and Community Composition
( Soil Science Society of China , 2017 , Article)Soil microorganisms are major drivers of soil carbon (C) cycling; however, the response of these microorganisms to climate change remains unclear. In the present study, we investigated how 18 months of multifactor climate ... -
Agroecology as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Smallholders of Tehri-Garhwal in the Indian Himalayan Region
( Springer Netherlands , 2017 , Article)Climate change is expected to increase temperatures and rainfall in the Himalayan region and place stress on local livelihoods by affecting agro-biodiversity, crop yield, cropping patterns and the species composition of ... -
Exploring the compass of potential changes induced by climate warming in plant communities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)New models are required to predict the impacts of future climate change on biodiversity. A move must be made away from individual models of single species toward approaches with synergistically interacting species. The ... -
Vertical zonation and functional diversity of fish assemblages revealed by ROV videos at oil platforms in The Gulf
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2017 , Article)An assessment of vertical distribution, diel migration, taxonomic and functional diversity of fishes was carried out at offshore platforms in The (Arabian-Iranian-Persian) Gulf. Video footage was recorded at the Al Shaheen ...
