@article{2-s2.0-85182572811,

title = {Toxic effect of mercury on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonisation and physiological status of three seed-based Miscanthus hybrids},

author = { A. Szada-Borzyszkowska and J. Krzyżak and S. Rusinowski and K. Sitko and M. Pogrzeba},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182572811&doi=10.1016%2fj.jtemb.2024.127391&partnerID=40&md5=7a96c20e94ff0ada25689a6332a66cdd},

doi = {10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127391},

issn = {0946672X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology},

volume = {83},

publisher = {Elsevier GmbH},

abstract = {Background: Currently, mercury pollution is a widespread problem in the world. As mercury is difficult to remove from the environment, it has long-term negative effects on soil health and human life. One of the techniques to stabilise Hg is phytostabilisation, which can be supported by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). Methods: In a 4-month pot experiment, we investigated the suitability of three seed-based Miscanthus hybrids (GNT3; GNT34; GNT43) for growth on soils heavily polluted with mercury (6795.7 mg kg-1). During the experiment, the effects of high soil contamination with mercury on physiological parameters and colonisation of roots of seed-based Miscanthus hybrids by indigenous AMF from Hg-contaminated and uncontaminated soils were investigated. Results: A high pseudo-total Hg concentration (6795.75 mg kg-1) in soil was found. The Hg content in the aerial part of GNT34 grown on Hg-contaminated soil was 1.5 times and 3 times higher than GNT3 and GNT43, respectively. The Hg content in the roots of GNT3 on Hg-contaminated soil was 25% and 10% lower than that of GNT34 and GNT43, respectively. The N content in the aboveground part of GNT34 in the Hg variant was 13.5% lower compared to the control soil. The P and K content in the shoots of the Miscanthus hybrids was lower in the plants grown on Hg-contaminated soil. The P content in GNT43 in the Hg variant was 33% and 19% lower than in GNT34 and GNT3, respectively. The K content in GNT34 in the Hg variant was 24.7% and 31.4% higher than in GNT43 and GNT3, respectively. The dry weight of the shoots and roots as well as the shoot height of the Miscanthus hybrids were lower in Hg-contaminated soil. Lower values of AMF root colonisation parameters (F; M) were observed in the plants in the Hg variant. In the Hg variant, a lower photosynthetic rate and a decrease in chlorophyll content were observed in the leaves of the Miscanthus hybrids. In the Hg variant, an increase in the content of flavonols was observed. The strongest toxic effect of mercury on the light phase of photosynthesis was measured in GNT34. Conclusion: Soils heavily contaminated with mercury negatively affected the physiological parameters of Miscanthus, as evidenced by a decrease in photosynthetic rate and biomass. The ability of indigenous AMF from Hg-contaminated soils to colonise the roots of seed-based Miscanthus hybrids was limited. © 2024 Elsevier GmbH},

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@article{2-s2.0-85184839017,

title = {Comparing ERA5 convective environments associated with hailstorms in Poland between 1948–1955 and 2015–2022},

author = { W. Pilorz and I. Laskowski and A. Surowiecki and M. Taszarek and E.B. Łupikasza},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184839017&doi=10.1016%2fj.atmosres.2024.107286&partnerID=40&md5=003042ae76748ade6c0b67033376c72d},

doi = {10.1016/j.atmosres.2024.107286},

issn = {01698095},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Atmospheric Research},

volume = {301},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {This study compares the convective parameters between two 8-year periods of hail reporting in Poland: 1948–1955 (period A) and 2015–2022 (period B). The data on hail incidents for period A was derived from hail annuals of the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, while for period B from the European Severe Weather Database. Period A contains more hail reports (18375) compared to the recent period B (3677). ERA5 reanalysis and thundeR package were used to calculate convective parameters for both periods. Convective environments indicated a more favourable environment for the hail occurrence in period B with larger instability, vertical wind shear and storm-relative helicity. The most widespread event with the largest hailstone ever documented in Poland (14 cm) also occurred in period B, on 24 June 2021. However, the mean number of hail reports per day was higher in period A due to a more effective method of hail reporting. In both periods convective environments were also clearly more favourable for hail in the days with hail exceeding 5 cm in diameter compared to the days with smaller hail and in days with the large quantities of hail reports. This study showed that ERA5 was able to capture convective environments reliably well for events as old as the 1950s. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85185194935,

title = {Application of the machine learning methods for GRACE data based groundwater modeling, a systematic review},

author = { V. Nourani and N. Jabbarian Paknezhad and A. Ng and Z. Wen and D. Dąbrowska and S. Üzelaltınbulat},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185194935&doi=10.1016%2fj.gsd.2024.101113&partnerID=40&md5=31ffb9e697ef0087b9d0a3c0763cdf36},

doi = {10.1016/j.gsd.2024.101113},

issn = {2352801X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Groundwater for Sustainable Development},

volume = {25},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data has brought significant advancements in groundwater (GW) analysis by providing crucial information about changes in the gravity field of Earth and water storage. GRACE data are instrumental in understanding GW dynamics, monitoring aquifer depletion, and assessing water resource management strategies for sustainable utilization. Nevertheless, comprehensive reviews focusing specifically on studies related to GRACE data are lacking. In this paper, 90 original papers were considered from 2002 to 2023, which utilized machine learning (ML) methods for Downscaling GRACE (DG) and also Modeling and Forecasting GW via GRACE data (MFGG). Papers were obtained from Scopus and Web of Science databases. A total of 78% and 22% of the analyzed papers focused on DG and MFGG, respectively. The investigation of the papers revealed that the majority employed the random forest (RF) method. Subsequently, gradient boosting (GB), deep learning, and artificial neural network (ANN) methods were the most commonly applied ML techniques, respectively. The selection of input parameters has a significant impact on the modeling performance. Of the papers examined, approximately 62.5% incorporated precipitation as an input, whereas evapotranspiration and temperature were utilized in 40% and 43.75% of the cases, respectively. The results of the analysis demonstrated the capability of ML models for DG and MFGG. After investigating different studies on the application of GRACE data in DG and MFGG, it was concluded that only a few studies considered the adaptation of GRACE data trend and manner with the observed and in situ values of the wells; however, it is important to consider their compatibility in order to achieve accurate results. Moreover, it is suggested to leverage development in ML, as well as progress in computation and ensembling, to be integrated with physics-based models and harness new information for the GRACE data and GW assessment. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85183954488,

title = {Total carbon characterization and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon toxicity assessment for particulate matter produced from Alcohol-Diesel blend},

author = { V.K. Sahu and P. Rajeev and P. Vishwakarma and P.C. Shukla and T. Gupta},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183954488&doi=10.1016%2fj.fuel.2024.131050&partnerID=40&md5=2dd34cee5469219888ca26bf97e7e8f3},

doi = {10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131050},

issn = {00162361},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Fuel},

volume = {364},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Methanol, ethanol and butanol have emerged as an important alternative fuel for combustion engines due to their inherent advantages like lower particulate matter emission, renewability and lower greenhouse gas emissions in comparison to conventional diesel. Unregulated emission like elemental carbon (EC), organic carbon (OC) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the exhaust are important aspects as these components are prone to have carcinogenic effects. The present study deals with the detailed analysis of EC, OC and individual PAHs determination in particulate matter samples of alcohol-diesel blends (methanol; ethanol; butanol and diesel; M; E; B and D) with varying oxygen mass fractions of 2.5% and 5%. The study revealed that methanol-diesel blends (DM2.5 and DM5) reduced the total carbon by ∼94% and ∼77% whereas DB5 (∼35%) was found to be least effective. DM2.5 also reduced the 4 ring structured PAHs by 6 folds in comparison to diesel while DE5 increased the 5 ring structured PAHs by ∼35% which carry higher toxicity potential. DE5 showed the highest toxicity potential of ∼262 benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) equivalent in comparison to toxicity potential of ∼224 B[a]P equivalent of diesel for their sampled particulate matters. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-85183529285,

title = {Discovery and characterization of the α-amylases cDNAs from Enchytraeus albidus shed light on the evolution of “Enchytraeus-Eisenia type” Amy homologs in Annelida},

author = { Ł. Gajda and A. Daszkowska-Golec and P. Świątek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183529285&doi=10.1016%2fj.biochi.2024.01.008&partnerID=40&md5=f3e1ede4555d73b59ba6142e83818df9},

doi = {10.1016/j.biochi.2024.01.008},

issn = {03009084},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Biochimie},

volume = {221},

pages = {38-59},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Although enchytraeids have gained popularity in scientific research, fundamental questions regarding their feeding ecology and biology remain largely unexplored. This study investigates α-amylases, major digestive enzymes responsible for hydrolyzing starch and similar polysaccharides into sugars, in Enchytraeus albidus. Genetic data related to α-amylases is currently lacking for the family Enchytraeidae but also for the entire Annelida. To detect and identify coding sequences of the expressed α-amylase genes in COI-monohaplotype culture (PL-A strain) of E. albidus, we used classical “gene fishing” and transcriptomic approaches. We also compared coding sequence variants of α-amylase retrieved from transcriptomic data related to freeze-tolerant strains. Our results reveal that E. albidus possesses two distinct α-amylase genes (Amy I and Amy II) that are homologs to earthworm Eisenia fetida Ef-Amy genes. Different strains of E. albidus possess distinctive alleles of α-amylases with unique SNP patterns specific to a particular strain. Unlike Amy II, Amy I seems to be a highly polymorphic and multicopy gene. The domain architecture of the putative Amy proteins was found the same as for classical animal α-amylases with ABC-domains. A characteristic feature of Amy II is the lack of GHGA motif in the flexible loop region, similarly to many insect amylases. We identified “Enchytraeus-Eisenia type” α-amylase homologs in other clitellates and polychaetes, indicating the ancestral origin of Amy I/II proteins in Annelida. This study provides the first insight into the endogenous non-proteolytic digestive enzyme genes in potworms, discusses the evolution of Amy α-amylases in Annelida, and explores phylogenetic implications. © 2024 Elsevier B.V. and Société Française de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire (SFBBM)},

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@article{2-s2.0-85181241312,

title = {The spatial distribution of potentially toxic elements in the mountain forest topsoils (the Silesian Beskids, southern Poland)},

author = { O. Rahmonov and M. Sobala and D. Środek and D. Karkosz and S. Pytel and M. Rahmonov},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181241312&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-023-50817-7&partnerID=40&md5=801dc2687e1ddc5f76a1af7781e5a8cd},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-50817-7},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {14},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {Progressive industrialisation and urbanisation in recent decades have dramatically affected the soil cover and led to significant changes in its properties, which inevitably affect the functioning of other components of the forest ecosystems. The total content of Pb, Cd, Zn, Fe, Cr, Cu, Ni, As, and Hg was studied in twenty-five plots at different heights in the topsoil (organic and humus horizons) formed from the Carpathian flysch in the area of the Silesian Beskids (Western Carpathians). The aim of this article is to analyse the spatial distribution of potentially toxic elements in the mountain forest topsoil in different types of plant communities and to determine the relationship between altitude and potentially toxic elements contamination. The soils studied are acidic or very acidic, with an average range of 3.8 (H2O) and 2.9 (KCl). Concentrations of the metals Cd, Zn, Fe, Cr, Cu, Ni, and Hg on the plots that were analysed are within the range of permissible standards for forest ecosystems in Poland, while Pb and As exceed the permissible standards for this type of ecosystem. Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient showed a high correlation between Fe–Cr (r(32) = 0.879; Pb-Hg r(32) = 0.772; Ni–Cr r(32) = 0.738; Zn-Cd r(32) = 0.734; and Cu-Hg r(32) = 0.743; and a moderate statistically significant positive correlation between Cu-Pb r(32) = 0.667 and As-Pb r(32) = 0.557. No correlation was found between altitude and the occurrence of potentially toxic elements. The geo-accumulation index (Igeo) index; on the other hand; indicates that Pb; As; and Cd have the highest impact on soil contamination in all study plots: it classifies soils from moderately to strongly polluted. The enrichment factor (EF) obtained for As and Hg indicates significant-to-very high enrichment in all areas studied. The potential ecological risk index (PLI) calculated for the sites indicates the existence of pollution in all areas examined. The highest risk categories (considerable to very high) are associated with cadmium and mercury. © 2024; The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85181247007,

title = {Multi-century (635-year) spring season precipitation reconstruction from northern Pakistan revealed increasing extremes},

author = { N. Khan and N.P. Gaire and O. Rahmonov and R. Ullah},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181247007&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-023-50819-5&partnerID=40&md5=3dfe0c6036c27eca0679e9481a188363},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-50819-5},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {14},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is experiencing rapid climate change with adverse impacts in multiple sectors. To put recent climatic changes into a long-term context, here we reconstructed the region’s climate history using tree-ring width chronologies of climate-sensitive Cedrus deodara and Pinus gerardiana. Growth-climate analysis reveals that the species tree-growth is primarily limited by moisture stress during or preceding the growing season, as indicated by a positive relationship between the chronology and precipitation and scPDSI, and a negative one with temperature. We have reconstructed 635 years (1384–2018 CE) of February–June precipitation using a robust climate reconstruction model that explains about 53% variance of the measured precipitation data. Our reconstruction shows several dry and wet episodes over the reconstruction period along with an increase in extreme precipitation events during recent centuries or years. Long, very wet periods were observed during the following years: 1392–1393, 1430–1433, 1456–1461, 1523–1526, 1685–1690, 1715–1719, 1744–1748, 1763–1767, 1803–1806, 1843–1846, 1850–1855, 1874–1876, 1885–1887, 1907–1909, 1921–1925, 1939–1944, and 1990–1992, while long dry periods were observed during the following years: 1398–1399, 1464–1472, 1480–1484, 1645–1649, 1724–1727, 1782–1786, 1810–1814, 1831–1835, 1879–1881, 1912–1918, 1981–1986, 1998–2003, and 2016–2018 CE. We found predominantly short-term periodicity cycles of 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6–2.7, 2.9, 3.3, 4.8, 8.1–8.3, and 9.4–9.6 years in our reconstruction. Spatial correlation analyses reveal that our reconstruction is an effective representation of the precipitation variability in the westerly climate-dominated areas of Pakistan and adjacent regions. In addition to the influence of regional circulation systems like western disturbances, we found possible teleconnections between the precipitation variability in northern Pakistan and broader-scale climate modes or phases like AMO and ENSO. The study also highlights the prospects of tree-ring application to explore linkages between western disturbance, increasing intensity and frequency of extreme climate events, and analysis of long-term atmospheric circulation over the western Himalayan region. © 2024, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182149909,

title = {The influence of sample thickness on results of Mössbauer spectroscopy of ordinary chondrites and their classification},

author = { M. Jakubowska and K. Brzózka and M. Woźniak and J. Gałązka-Friedman and K. Szopa},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182149909&doi=10.1007%2fs10751-024-01847-8&partnerID=40&md5=896a7376b2d9af9dd52055737b049928},

doi = {10.1007/s10751-024-01847-8},

issn = {03043843},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Hyperfine Interactions},

volume = {245},

number = {1},

publisher = {Springer Nature},

abstract = {Ordinary chondrites are the most frequently found type of meteorites (about 85% of all meteorites found). There are three types of ordinary chondrites: H, L and LL. They contain various amounts of iron (type H - high amount of iron; type L– low amount of iron; type LL– low amount of iron and low amount of metal). Typical Mӧssbauer spectrum of ordinary chondrite is composed of doublets associated with olivines and pyroxenes and sextets associated with troilite and FeNi alloy (such as kamacite and taenite). In 2019 Warsaw group elaborated a new method of classification of ordinary chondrites using the results of Mössbauer spectroscopy. This method, called 4M method, consists in calculating the similarity of the investigated sample to particular types of ordinary chondrites based on percentage of Mӧssbauer spectroscopy areas of four basic mineral phases: olivines, pyroxenes, metallic components, and troilites. The aim of our current study was to verify the hypothesis that the thickness of the investigated sample of ordinary chondrite has no effect on percentages of Mӧssbauer spectral areas associated with four main mineral phases present in ordinary chondrites. The results of our experimental study confirmed this hypothesis. © 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85183051201,

title = {Linking drought indices to atmospheric circulation in Svalbard, in the Atlantic sector of the High Arctic},

author = { K. Migała and E.B. Łupikasza and M. Osuch and M. Opała-Owczarek and P. Owczarek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183051201&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-024-51869-z&partnerID=40&md5=d25e4190270ea85c6818d1d7fe511f48},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-024-51869-z},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {14},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {Based on long-term climatological data from Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard Airport—Longyearbyen and the Polish Polar Station at Hornsund, we undertook an analysis of drought indices on Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard, for the period 1979–2019. The features and causes of spatiotemporal variability of atmospheric drought in Svalbard were identified, as expressed by the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI). There were several-year periods with SPEI indicating the dominance of drought or wet conditions. The long-term variability in the annual and half-year (May–October) SPEI values showed a prevalence of droughts in the 1980s and the first decade of the twenty-first century, while wet seasons were frequent in the 1990s and in the second decade of the twenty-first century. The seasonal SPEIs were characteristic of interannual variability. In MAM and JJA, droughts were more frequent after 2000; during SON and DJF of the same period, the frequency of wet seasons increased. The most remarkable changes in the scale of the entire research period occurred in autumn when negative values of SPEI occurred more often in the first part of the period, and positive values dominated in the last 20 years. The long-term pattern of the variables in consecutive seasons between 1979 and 2019 indicates relationships between the SPEI and anomalies of precipitable water and somewhat weaker relationships with anomalies of sea level pressure. The three stations are located at distances of more than 200 km from each other in the northern (Ny-Ålesund), central (Longyearbyen) and southern parts of Svalbard (Hornsund), and the most extreme values of drought conditions depended on the atmospheric circulation which could have been modified by local conditions thus droughts developed under various circulation types depending on the station. However, some similarities were identified in the atmospheric circulation patterns favouring drought conditions at Ny-Ålesund and Hornsund, both having more maritime climates than Longyearbyen. Extremely dry seasons were favoured by anticyclonic conditions, particularly a high-pressure ridge (type Ka) centred over Svalbard, air advection from the eastern sector under an influence of cyclone and negative precipitable water anomalies. During wet seasons anomalies of precipitable water were positive and cyclonic conditions dominated. These results were corroborated by the frequency of regional circulation types during JJA and DJF with the lowest and highest values of SPEI. © 2024, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85185096276,

title = {Effects of γ-polyglutamic acid on grassland sandy soil properties and plant functional traits exposed to drought stress},

author = { T. Skalski and E. Zając and E. Jȩdrszczyk and K. Papaj and J. Kohyt and Ar. Góra and A. Kasprzycka and D. Shytum and B. Skowera and A. Ziernicka-Wojtaszek},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185096276&doi=10.1038%2fs41598-024-54459-1&partnerID=40&md5=30299408c701b8d7c02974637020a759},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-024-54459-1},

issn = {20452322},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {14},

number = {1},

publisher = {Nature Research},

abstract = {The current study provides field experimental data that support the use of γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA) in drought stress and proposes its application in grassland management. We hypothesized that water treatment combined with PGA application to sandy soil would reduce drought stress in grasslands more effectively than watering alone. A randomized block design was used, with three replicate watering blocks (no watering; weekly watering; and monthly watering) and PGA treatments at four different concentrations (0%; 0.3%; 1%; and 2% PGA). The results showed that PGA acts as a biostimulant, alleviating the effects of stress in plants by: (1) increasing the availability of ions, especially K+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Fe2+/3+, Ca2+, and Mg2+, as well as N-NH4+, and N-NO3−, (2) elongating plant roots, (3) increasing the aboveground biomass, (4) improving the resprouting capacity of the dominant grass Nardus stricta, and (5) improving the regeneration of dicotyledons. In the case of meadows on sandy soils, the use of low PGA concentrations (0.3% or 1%) was the most beneficial for the availability of macro- and microelements and improving the functional traits of plants. Irrigation had a greater effect than using PGA only for the dicotyledon to monocotyledon ratio. © The Author(s) 2024.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85185124092,

title = {The use of predominance area diagrams (PAD) to determine the oxygen and sulfur fugacities prevailing during historical metallurgical processes: the case of fifteenth to seventeenth century copper slags from Polichno (Old Polish industrial district)},

author = { K. Kupczak and R. Warchulski and A. Gawęda and M. Ślęzak and P. Migas},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85185124092&doi=10.1186%2fs40494-024-01171-y&partnerID=40&md5=e3ccb8a809b2437b135efee3c2b40acd},

doi = {10.1186/s40494-024-01171-y},

issn = {20507445},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Heritage Science},

volume = {12},

number = {1},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {The study presents the first use of predominance area diagrams (PADs) to determine oxidation–reduction conditions during reconstructing historical copper smelting processes. The smelting temperature and oxygen and sulfur fugacities during smelting were determined based on experiments and the geochemical (ICP-MS/ES; XRF) and mineralogical (SEM; EPMA) analyses of the fifteenth to seventeenth century slags from Polichno (Holy Cross Mountains; Poland). Results obtained during high-temperature experiments allowed to determine the slags' solidus and liquidus temperatures. The liquidus temperature was in the range of 1100–1200 °C, and the solidus temperature was in the range of 800–1100 °C. Data on temperature conditions were used in thermodynamic calculations to construct predominance area diagrams and then to determine the ranges of oxygen and sulfur fugacities in which the formation of slags was possible. Slags from Polichno were formed with the oxygen fugacity in the range of logPO2 = − 4.30 (POL1; POL4 at 1200 °C) to − 14.08 atm. (POL3 at 1090 °C). In turn, the sulfur fugacity during slag formation ranged from logPS2 = − 2.50 (POL5 at 1200 °C) to − 6.92 (POL4 at 1060 °C) atm. The relatively high sulfur availability confirms using sulfide ores without prior roasting. The wide range of sulfur and oxygen fugacity indicates the process's heterogeneity. © The Author(s) 2024.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85176379371,

title = {Application of the ITA approach to analyze spatio-temporal trends in monthly maximum rainfall categories in the Vu Gia-Thu Bon, Vietnam},

author = { A. Karmaoui and A. Elouissi and E.B. Łupikasza and Q.B. Pham and A. Harizia and S. Fellah},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85176379371&doi=10.1007%2fs00704-023-04702-y&partnerID=40&md5=2954080a508885781fc4ccb95f4e5e3b},

doi = {10.1007/s00704-023-04702-y},

issn = {0177798X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Theoretical and Applied Climatology},

volume = {155},

number = {2},

pages = {1467-1491},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {This study aims to investigate the trend behavior of monthly maximum in daily rainfall categories in the Vu Gia-Thu Bon river basin located in central Vietnam. Daily maximum rainfall series from 12 rainfall stations for the period 1979–2018 were utilized to characterize six categories of the intensity of daily maximum rainfall: light (0–4 mm/day; category A), mild-moderate (4–16 mm/day; category B), moderate-heavy (16–32 mm/day; category C1), heavy (32–64 mm/day; category C2), heavy-torrential (64–128 mm/day; category D1), and torrential (≥ 128 mm/day; category D2). The new approach of the Innovative Trends Analysis was then applied to the six classified categories. The results revealed that category B had a dominant increasing trend (32% of rain events) for all the stations in January (5.85%) and February (3.44%). In March and April, category A was dominant with 45% and 20%, respectively. In July, category C1 was dominant with 25%, while in August and September, category C2 prevailed over all stations with 45% (all stations) and 20%, respectively. The categories D1 and D2 were observed at all stations in December and November, with 26% and 31% of events, respectively. These results indicate an increasing trend in the categories B, C1, C2, and D1. © 2023, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85176574335,

title = {The improvement of the in vitro plant regeneration in barley with the epigenetic modifier of histone acetylation, trichostatin A},

author = { K. Nowak and B. Wójcikowska and M. Gajecka and A. Elżbieciak and J. Morończyk and A.M. Wójcik and P. Żemła and S. Citerne and A. Kiwior-Wesołowska and J. Zbieszczyk and M.D. Gaj},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85176574335&doi=10.1007%2fs13353-023-00800-9&partnerID=40&md5=aba91f468acebb6e7ac6030f68dc49f7},

doi = {10.1007/s13353-023-00800-9},

issn = {12341983},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Applied Genetics},

volume = {65},

number = {1},

pages = {13-30},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {Genotype-limited plant regeneration is one of the main obstacles to the broader use of genetic transformation in barley breeding. Thus, developing new approaches that might improve responses of in vitro recalcitrant genotypes remains at the center of barley biotechnology. Here, we analyzed different barley genotypes, including “Golden Promise,” a genotype commonly used in the genetic transformation, and four malting barley cultivars of poor regenerative potential. The expression of hormone-related transcription factor (TF) genes with documented roles in plant regeneration was analyzed in genotypes with various plant-regenerating capacities. The results indicated differential expression of auxin-related TF genes between the barley genotypes in both the explants and the derived cultures. In support of the role of auxin in barley regeneration, distinct differences in the accumulation of free and oxidized auxin were observed in explants and explant-derived callus cultures of barley genotypes. Following the assumption that modifying gene expression might improve plant regeneration in barley, we treated the barley explants with trichostatin A (TSA), which affects histone acetylation. The effects of TSA were genotype-dependent as TSA treatment improved plant regeneration in two barley cultivars. TSA-induced changes in plant regeneration were associated with the increased expression of auxin biosynthesis-involved TFs. The study demonstrated that explant treatment with chromatin modifiers such as TSA might provide a new and effective epigenetic approach to improving plant regeneration in recalcitrant barley genotypes. © 2023, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85177051388,

title = {CRISPR enables sustainable cereal production for a greener future},

author = { S. Ahmar and A. Karmaoui and G. Hensel and K.H. Jung and D. Gruszka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177051388&doi=10.1016%2fj.tplants.2023.10.016&partnerID=40&md5=065ec87ea90cb4f330b30e070dc3ce9c},

doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2023.10.016},

issn = {13601385},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Trends in Plant Science},

volume = {29},

number = {2},

pages = {179-195},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) system has become the most important tool for targeted genome editing in many plant and animal species over the past decade. The CRISPR/Cas9 technology has also sparked a flood of applications and technical advancements in genome editing in the key cereal crops, including rice, wheat, maize, and barley. Here, we review advanced uses of CRISPR/Cas9 and derived systems in genome editing of cereal crops to enhance a variety of agronomically important features. We also highlight new technological advances for delivering preassembled Cas9-gRNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP)-editing systems, multiplex editing, gain-of-function strategies, the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, and combining CRISPR with novel speed breeding (SB) and vernalization strategies. © 2023 The Author(s)},

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@article{2-s2.0-85177431741,

title = {Trait–micro-environment relationships of forest herb communities across Europe},

author = { S. Govaert and C. Meeussen and T. Vanneste and K. Bollmann and J. Brunet and K. Calders and S.A.O. Cousins and K. De Pauw and M. Diekmann and B.J. Graae and P.O. Hedwall and G. Iacopetti and J. Lenoir and S. Lindmo and A. Orczewska and Q. Ponette and J. Plue and P. Sanczuk and F. Selvi and F. Spicher and K. Verheyen and P. Vangansbeke and P. De Frenne},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177431741&doi=10.1111%2fgeb.13789&partnerID=40&md5=11b7c08fad8511195c2044a524a9ed73},

doi = {10.1111/geb.13789},

issn = {1466822X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Global Ecology and Biogeography},

volume = {33},

number = {2},

pages = {286-302},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Inc},

abstract = {Aim: The microclimate and light conditions on the forest floor are strongly modified by tree canopies. Therefore, we need to better consider the micro-environment when quantifying trait–environment relationships for forest understorey plants. Here, we quantify relationships between micro-environmental conditions and plant functional traits at the community level, including intraspecific trait variation, and their relationship with microclimate air temperature, light and soil properties. Location: Deciduous temperate forests across Europe. Time period: 2018. Major taxa studied: Herbaceous vegetation. Methods: We sampled 225 plots across 15 regions along four complementary gradients capturing both macro- and microclimatic conditions including latitude, elevation, forest management and distance to forest edges. We related the community-weighted mean of five plant functional traits (plant height; specific leaf area [SLA]; plant carbon [C]; plant nitrogen [N] and plant C:N ratio) across 150 vascular plant species to variation in local microclimate air temperature, light and soil properties. We tested the effect of accounting for intraspecific variation in trait–environment relationships and performed variation partitioning to identify major drivers of trait variation. Results: Microclimate temperature, light availability and soil properties were all important predictors of community-weighted mean functional traits. When light availability and variation in temperature were higher, the herb community often consisted of taller plants with a higher C:N ratio. In more productive environments (e.g. with high soil nitrogen availability), the community was dominated by individuals with resource-acquisitive traits: high SLA and N but low C:N. Including intraspecific trait variation increased the strength of the trait–micro-environment relationship, and increased the importance of light availability. Main conclusions: The trait–environment relationships were much stronger when the micro-environment and intraspecific trait variation were considered. By locally steering light availability and temperature, forest managers can potentially impact the functional signature of the forest herb-layer community. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180207353,

title = {Evaluating plant lineage losses and gains in temperate forest understories: a phylogenetic perspective on climate change and nitrogen deposition},

author = { J. Padullés Cubino and J. Lenoir and D. Li and F.A. Montaño-Centellas and J.R. Retana and L. Baeten and M. Bernhardt-Römermann and M. Chudomelová and D. Closset and G. Decocq and P. De Frenne and M. Diekmann and T. Dirnböck and T. Durak and R. Hédl and T. Heinken and B. Jaroszewicz and M. Kopecký and M. Macek and F. Máliš and T. Naaf and A. Orczewska and P. Petřík and R. Pielech and K. Reczyńska and W. Schmidt and T. Standovár and K. Świerkosz and B. Teleki and K. Verheyen and O. Vild and D.M. Waller and M. Wulf and M. Chytrý},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180207353&doi=10.1111%2fnph.19477&partnerID=40&md5=697fb1f1ddfa6265ad826fe13d09ec78},

doi = {10.1111/nph.19477},

issn = {0028646X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {New Phytologist},

volume = {241},

number = {5},

pages = {2287-2299},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Inc},

abstract = {Global change has accelerated local species extinctions and colonizations, often resulting in losses and gains of evolutionary lineages with unique features. Do these losses and gains occur randomly across the phylogeny? We quantified: temporal changes in plant phylogenetic diversity (PD); and the phylogenetic relatedness (PR) of lost and gained species in 2672 semi-permanent vegetation plots in European temperate forest understories resurveyed over an average period of 40 yr. Controlling for differences in species richness, PD increased slightly over time and across plots. Moreover, lost species within plots exhibited a higher degree of PR than gained species. This implies that gained species originated from a more diverse set of evolutionary lineages than lost species. Certain lineages also lost and gained more species than expected by chance, with Ericaceae, Fabaceae, and Orchidaceae experiencing losses and Amaranthaceae, Cyperaceae, and Rosaceae showing gains. Species losses and gains displayed no significant phylogenetic signal in response to changes in macroclimatic conditions and nitrogen deposition. As anthropogenic global change intensifies, temperate forest understories experience losses and gains in specific phylogenetic branches and ecological strategies, while the overall mean PD remains relatively stable. © 2023 The Authors. New Phytologist © 2023 New Phytologist Foundation.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180430930,

title = {Uncovering the mechanism of mitochondrial translation initiation in plants},

author = { M. Marzec},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180430930&doi=10.1016%2fj.tplants.2023.11.011&partnerID=40&md5=3f2fe1c873c5f896a2688c07358ad75b},

doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2023.11.011},

issn = {13601385},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Trends in Plant Science},

volume = {29},

number = {3},

pages = {269-271},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Mitochondrial translation differs significantly from that conducted in bacteria and plastids. Recent research conducted by Tran and colleagues has unveiled the plant-specific mechanisms of mitochondrial translation initiation. The authors identified two Arabidopsis thaliana (arabidopsis) mTRAN proteins that may bind to the 5′ untranslated region (UTR) of mitochondrial mRNAs by recognising newly discovered A/U-rich motifs. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-85177739337,

title = {Changes in the surface urban heat island between 1986 and 2021 in the polycentric Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolis, southern Poland},

author = { A. Renc and E.B. Łupikasza},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177739337&doi=10.1016%2fj.buildenv.2023.110997&partnerID=40&md5=a454377e4a071947e8e518594ac0847a},

doi = {10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110997},

issn = {03601323},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Building and Environment},

volume = {247},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Progressing urbanization forces urban infrastructure development and leads to an increase in artificial impervious surfaces that directly contribute to changes in surface urban heat island (SUHI) in cities. This study discusses spatial and temporal changes in the SUHI extent and intensity in the biggest Metropoly in Southern Poland in summer between 1986 and 2021. The study is based on Landsat satellite images, demographic and land cover data from 1990 to 2018 from CORINE Land Cover (CLC) classifications. The comparison of satellite images recorded in different years, on similar dates and under similar meteorological conditions revealed an increase in the SUHI extent from 0.6 to 4.3 % between 1986 and 2021 due to increase in the share of impervious areas. Moreover, regardless of changes in spatial extent, the mean land surface temperature (LST) of all types of land cover increased, which may be related to recent warming. In the research period, permanent surface heat island covered 0.85 % of the GZM, and over 50 % of its area was located only within four cities. Although the mean LST for SUHI increased, the SUHI intensity decreased due to increased LST of the cold island. The SUHI extent was more related to the inhabitant number (correlation: 0.83 to 0.98) than population density (0.39–0.58). SUHI expansion in combination with recent warming of climate is a particularly negative effect where society is ageing, like in GZM. © 2023 The Author(s)},

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@article{2-s2.0-85177803006,

title = {Using warming tolerances to predict understory plant responses to climate change},

author = { Li. Wei and P. Sanczuk and K. De Pauw and M.M. Carón and F. Selvi and P.O. Hedwall and J. Brunet and S.A.O. Cousins and J. Plue and F. Spicher and C. Gasperini and G. Iacopetti and A. Orczewska and J. Uria-Diez and J. Lenoir and P. Vangansbeke and P. De Frenne},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85177803006&doi=10.1111%2fgcb.17064&partnerID=40&md5=8bc13a047e5ff5596cf882a32558e12f},

doi = {10.1111/gcb.17064},

issn = {13541013},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Global Change Biology},

volume = {30},

number = {1},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Inc},

abstract = {Climate change is pushing species towards and potentially beyond their critical thermal limits. The extent to which species can cope with temperatures exceeding their critical thermal limits is still uncertain. To better assess species' responses to warming, we compute the warming tolerance (ΔTniche) as a thermal vulnerability index, using species' upper thermal limits (the temperature at the warm limit of their distribution range) minus the local habitat temperature actually experienced at a given location. This metric is useful to predict how much more warming species can tolerate before negative impacts are expected to occur. Here we set up a cross-continental transplant experiment involving five regions distributed along a latitudinal gradient across Europe (43° N–61° N). Transplant sites were located in dense and open forests stands, and at forest edges and in interiors. We estimated the warming tolerance for 12 understory plant species common in European temperate forests. During 3 years, we examined the effects of the warming tolerance of each species across all transplanted locations on local plant performance, in terms of survival, height, ground cover, flowering probabilities and flower number. We found that the warming tolerance (ΔTniche) of the 12 studied understory species was significantly different across Europe and varied by up to 8°C. In general, ΔTniche were smaller (less positive) towards the forest edge and in open stands. Plant performance (growth and reproduction) increased with increasing ΔTniche across all 12 species. Our study demonstrated that ΔTniche of understory plant species varied with macroclimatic differences among regions across Europe, as well as in response to forest microclimates, albeit to a lesser extent. Our findings support the hypothesis that plant performance across species decreases in terms of growth and reproduction as local temperature conditions reach or exceed the warm limit of the focal species. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85178319468,

title = {In vitro and in silico evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of spiropyrazoline oxindole congeners},

author = { M. Chalkha and K. Chebbac and H. Nour and A. Nakkabi and A. El Moussaoui and B. Tüzün and M. Bourhia and S. Chtita and M. Bakhouch and H. Laaroussi and S.M. Kawsar and T. Ben Hadda and G. Al Houari and M. Augustyniak and M.A.M. Aboul-Soud and M. El Yazidi},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178319468&doi=10.1016%2fj.arabjc.2023.105465&partnerID=40&md5=4d20b32617e0af842c2e46bd7d062e4b},

doi = {10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.105465},

issn = {18785352},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Arabian Journal of Chemistry},

volume = {17},

number = {1},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The search for novel powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant agents is considered a dynamic field in medicinal chemistry. In this context, a series of spiropyrazoline indolin-3-one congeners were assessed for their in vitro bioactivities, and in-silico studies were conducted to support the experimental results. The antimicrobial screening of the spiropyrazoline oxindole congeners against the selected microbe strains (Staphylococcus aureus (CECT 976); Bacillus subtilis (DSM 6633); Escherichia coli (K12); and Candida albicans (ATCC 10231)) exhibited moderate to excellent, compared to control standard antibiotics (Ampicillin; streptomycin and fluconazole). This activity was observed to be tightly dependent upon the nature of the substituents carried by the aromatic rings. Moreover, the tested compounds showed variable dose-dependent antioxidant activity. Notably, congeners 2c, 2d and 2e exhibited a remarkable antioxidant activity, due to the positive impact of the electron-donating groups (CH3 and OCH3) on the antioxidant activity. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations were executed on the target molecules to better understand their structural and electronic properties, as well as to explain the results obtained from the antioxidant activity. The molecular docking studies showed that the studied congeners have good binding affinities and interactions with the target proteins (catalase compound II and CYP51). Moreover, the 100 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulation analysis was conducted to follow the behavior of the complexes formed between ligand 2e and the target proteins (2CAG and 5V5Z) under in-silico physiological conditions to explore and evaluate its stability over time. MD simulation indicated a stable conformation and binding patterns in a stimulating environment of the congeners (2CAG-2e and 5V5Z-2e). The results of Petra/Osiris/Molinspiration (POM) analyses suggested that all the spiranic cycloadducts have good oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics without any evidence of observed toxicity. Taken together, our findings provide valuable experimental and theoretical information that will be helpful for designing novel spiranic molecules with potential pharmacological applications. © 2023},

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@article{2-s2.0-85179587805,

title = {Climate change and future challenges to the sustainable management of the Iraqi marshlands},

author = { A.H. Nama and Z. Saati-Santamaría and Q.B. Pham},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179587805&doi=10.1007%2fs10661-023-12168-8&partnerID=40&md5=edcf001bcc263633058f8ae082091f60},

doi = {10.1007/s10661-023-12168-8},

issn = {01676369},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Environmental Monitoring and Assessment},

volume = {196},

number = {1},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH},

abstract = {The application of restoration plans for the Iraqi marshlands is encountering significant challenges due to water scarcity and the impacts of climate change. This paper assesses the impact of water scarcity on the possibility of continuing the application of restoration and sustainable management plans for the main marshlands in Iraq. This assessment was conducted based on the available data and expected situation of available water resources under climate change conditions until the year 2035. Additionally, a satellite image–based index model was prepared and applied for the period 2009–2020 to obtain the spatiotemporal distribution of the restored marshlands. The results show that the shortage in water resources and insufficient inundation rates prevented the adequate application of the restoration plans. Also, applying the scenarios of distributing the deficit equally over all water demand sectors (S1) and according to the percentage of demand for each sector (S2) shows that the expected deficit in available water for the three marshes by the years 2025 and 2035 will be approximately 25% and 32% for S1 and 9% for S2. Consequently, the considered marshes are expected to lose approximately 20 to 33% of their eligible restoration areas. Accordingly, looking for suitable alternatives to support the water resources of these marshes became a very urgent matter and/or recourse to reduce the areas targeted by inundation and being satisfied with the areas that can be sustainable and maintain the current status of the rest of the regions as an emerging ecosystem characterized by lands that are inundated every few years. Accordingly, steps must be urged to develop plans and programs to maintain the sustainability of these emerging ecosystems within the frameworks of climate change and the conditions of scarcity of water resources and water and air pollution to ensure that they are not lost in the future. © 2023, The Author(s).},

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@article{2-s2.0-85178139519,

title = {Organic minerals in a self-heating coal-waste dump in Upper Silesia, Poland: Structure, formation pathways and environmental issues},

author = { Á. Nádudvari and T. Krzykawski and M. Jabłońska and M.J. Fabiańska and K. Skrzyńska and A.K. Abramowicz and M. Książek and J. Ciesielczuk},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178139519&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2023.104403&partnerID=40&md5=94234ee56c791a04257a02baf301f8af},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2023.104403},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {281},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The study presents research on the unusual appearance of purple-colored organic minerals, ravatite (phenanthrene) and freitalite (anthracene), occurring in the migrating front wall of a heating spot in the Bytom coal waste dump (Upper Silesia Coal Basin; Poland). These minerals are known to be sublimation products, but their formation mechanism remains unclear. Additional minor components are fluorene, dibenzothiophene, naphthothiophenes, dibenzofuran, and their alkyl-derivatives, and n-C17 – n-C20 alkanes. Temperatures were surprisingly low (30–60 °C on the surface) at the sampling sites, though such large amounts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) typically form in a burning environment where temperatures reach 800–1000 °C. The relatively low temperatures suggest that the primary mechanism of formation was not direct evaporation (desublimation) of phenanthrene and anthracene from coal-waste gases but that their occurrence may reflect a catalytical polymerization of ethylene on iron (III) chloride synthesized in a reaction between HCl and a common Fe mineral such as goethite. Subsequently, both minerals crystallized on the cold dump surface. High concentrations of phenanthrene and anthracene in self-heating products, testified by ravatite and freitalite, mean that self-heating of coal waste may significantly increase backgrounds of environmental pollution by PAHs. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180369062,

title = {Weathering alterations of coal mining wastes geochemistry, petrography, and mineralogy, a case study from the Janina and Marcel Coal Mines, Upper Silesian Coal Basin (Poland)},

author = { M.J. Fabiańska and J. Ciesielczuk and M. Szczerba and M. Misz-Kennan and D. Więcław and E. Szram and Á. Nádudvari and Z. Ciesielska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180369062&doi=10.1016%2fj.coal.2023.104407&partnerID=40&md5=7f614415c47e1227af2cb9b820a07022},

doi = {10.1016/j.coal.2023.104407},

issn = {01665162},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Coal Geology},

volume = {281},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Weathering-caused alterations in coal mining waste geochemistry, petrography, and mineralogy occurring in the known time span of 1998–2018 in the temperate climate of Poland were investigated. A series of coal mining waste rocks representing two parts of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin (USCB), differing in coalification stage, i.e., corresponding to sub-bituminous and bituminous coals, have been selected to find how the level of organic matter conditionates the weathering. Differences in organic matter content, petrographic composition, rock mineralogy and inorganic geochemistry were also taken into account. Whereas organic petrography, including vitrinite reflectance values, do not show significant weathering signs, apart from irregular cracks and, in very rare cases, paler in color oxidation rims, organic geochemistry has been affected due to low-temperature secondary processes, including increased oxygen index values, particularly in less mature coal mining wastes. Biomarker distribution has been changed to the largest extent, with partial removal of n-alkanes possibly due to biodegradation of organic matter and water-washing of lighter polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including alkyl naphthalenes. Organic matter of lower maturity in coal mining wastes from the USCB eastern part, as more reactive, showed a higher level of secondary transformations. Minerals formed during weathering due to time and storage on dumps were mainly oxidation products of iron sulphides: goethite and jarosite; however, most of the minerals have not been altered. Thus, despite physical changes in coal mining wastes, such as increased brittleness, decreasing fragment size and surface color change, there are only limited changes in inorganic chemistry and mineralogy. This indicates that low-temperature processes do not favour the inorganic elements release to the environment and points out that measures to prevent self-heating within the dumps are the most vital part of post-mining activity leading to the best scenario - slow low-temperature weathering of coal mining wastes. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85176223006,

title = {Shifting climatic responses of tree rings and NDVI along environmental gradients},

author = { J. Mašek and J. Tumajer and J. Lange and M. Vejpustková and J. Kašpar and P. Šamonil and T. Chuman and T. Kolář and M. Rybníček and M. Jenicek and I. Vašíčková and V. Čada and R.J. Kaczka and M. Rydval and M. Svoboda and O. Nedelcev and M. Hais and V. Treml},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85176223006&doi=10.1016%2fj.scitotenv.2023.168275&partnerID=40&md5=9e34fe3848a9ccf9b9065aaaec7f9b5c},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168275},

issn = {00489697},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Science of the Total Environment},

volume = {908},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Variations in the growth of aboveground biomass compartments such as tree stem and foliage significantly influence the carbon cycle of forest ecosystems. Yet the patterns of climate-driven responses of stem and foliage and their modulating factors remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigate the climatic response of Norway spruce (Picea abies) at 138 sites covering wide spatial and site fertility gradients in temperate forests in Central Europe. To characterize the annual growth rate of stem biomass and seasonal canopy vigor, we used tree-ring chronologies and time-series of NDVI derived from Landsat imagery. We calculated correlations of tree-ring width and NDVI with mean growing season temperature and standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI). We evaluated how these climate responses varied with aridity index, soil category, stand age, and topographical factors. The results show that the climate-growth responses of tree rings shift from positive to negative for SPEI and from negative to positive for temperature from dry (warm) to wet (cold) areas. By contrast, NDVI revealed a negative response to temperature across the entire climatic gradient. The negative response of NDVI to temperature likely results from drought effects in warm areas and supporting effects of cloudy conditions on foliage greenness in wet areas. Contrary to NDVI, climate responses of tree rings differed according to stand age and were unaffected by local topographical features and soil conditions. Our findings demonstrate that the decoupling of stem and foliage climatic responses may result from their different climatic limitation along environmental gradients. These results imply that in temperate forest ecosystems, the canopy vigor may show different trends compared to stem growth under ongoing climate change. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180369698,

title = {Tectonics or rebound: Pleistocene fault reactivation in the highest mountains of the Carpathians},

author = { J. Szczygieł and M. Gradziński and B. Grasemann and H. Hercman and W. Wróblewski and P. Bella and J. Littva and P. Sala},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180369698&doi=10.1016%2fj.tecto.2023.230171&partnerID=40&md5=3cb1bcb2d3210c0106efc9be1075a8f4},

doi = {10.1016/j.tecto.2023.230171},

issn = {00401951},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Tectonophysics},

volume = {871},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The steep morphology, highest elevation within the Carpathians, and distinct fault borders of the Tatra Mts. support the assumption of recent tectonic activity. However, for decades, the Quaternary tectonic activity of the Tatra Mts. has been poorly evidenced, and a late Pleistocene fault rupture was discovered recently. Using the protected environment of the caves, we have utilized 230Th/U dating of damaged speleothems to extend the record of Quaternary deformation of the Tatra Mts. up to 0.5 Ma. The results from ten caves reveal five periods of increased activity at 465–332, 280–260, 204.8–188.8, 127–86.6, and 29.5–10.11 ka ago. Three mechanisms of fault reactivation were identified through paleostress analysis of cave passage offsets: (1) gravitational sliding; (2) NNE–SSW transpression, likely associated with the Alps–Carpathians–Pannonian (ALCAPA) NNE motion; and (3) tectonic-driven SE-trending compression that reactivated the strike–slip and the gently dipping oblique lower-order faults. The geochronological data indicate that these three stress regimes operated during the late Pleistocene; however, our fault-slip data do not allow us to identify the dominant process. Herein, we suggest that the fault slip was caused by the isostatic response of the Tatra block to the unloading of mountain glaciers, coupled with sediment evacuation overlapping with regional-scale tectonic processes. These processes are locally obliterated by debuttressing. We also show that the distances between the caves and possible seismic sources (i.e.; the Sub-Tatric and Ružbachy faults) are sufficiently short to break speleothems in response to oscillation. Given that for most caves an earthquake of >Mw6.5 would be destructive, it seems co-seismic deformations in caves are highly likely considering the Mw > 7 potential of the Sub-Tatric Fault. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85178151628,

title = {Survival, growth and digestive functions after exposure to nanodiamonds - Transgenerational effects beyond contact time in house cricket strains},

author = { M. Augustyniak and A.K. Ajay and A. Kędziorski and M. Tarnawska and M.M. Rost-Roszkowska and B. Flasz and A. Babczyńska and B. Mazur and K. Rozpędek and R.S. Alian and M. Skowronek and E. Świerczek and Kl. Wiśniewska and P. Ziętara},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178151628&doi=10.1016%2fj.chemosphere.2023.140809&partnerID=40&md5=8596e027ee47c37b61120de37d91f704},

doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140809},

issn = {00456535},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Chemosphere},

volume = {349},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {The long-term exposure effects of nanodiamonds (NDs), spanning an organism's entire lifespan and continuing for subsequent generation, remain understudied. Most research has focused on evaluating their biological impacts on cell lines and selected organisms, typically over short exposure durations lasting hours or days. The study aimed to assess growth, mortality, and digestive functions in wild (H) and long-lived (D) strains of Acheta domesticus (Insecta: Orthoptera) after two-generational exposure to NDs in concentrations of 0.2 or 2 mg kg−1 of food, followed by their elimination in the third generation. NDs induced subtle stimulating effect that depended on the strain and generation. In the first generation, more such responses occurred in the H than in the D strain. In the first generation of H strain insects, contact with NDs increased survival, stimulated the growth of young larvae, and the activity of most digestive enzymes in mature adults. The same doses and exposure time did not cause similar effects in the D strain. In the first generation of D strain insects, survival and growth were unaffected by NDs, whereas, in the second generation, significant stimulation of those parameters was visible. Selection towards longevity appears to support higher resistance of the insects to exposure to additional stressor, at least in the first generation. The cessation of ND exposure in the third generation caused potentially harmful changes, which included, e.g., decreased survival probability in H strain insects, slowed growth of both strains, as well as changes in heterochromatin density and distribution in nuclei of the gut cells in both strains. Such a reaction may suggest the involvement of epigenetic inheritance mechanisms, which may become inadequate after the stress factor is removed. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-85178219674,

title = {The hypothesis of the shape of the permafrost in Hornsund, Spitsbergen and the potential impact of its degradation on the Arctic},

author = { A. Marciniak and M. Majdański and W. Dobiński and B. Owoc and J. Cader},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85178219674&doi=10.1016%2fj.catena.2023.107689&partnerID=40&md5=3f7d97da0307c264ff285155827d3971},

doi = {10.1016/j.catena.2023.107689},

issn = {03418162},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Catena},

volume = {235},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The areas covered by permafrost in the polar regions are vulnerable to rapid changes in the current climate. The well-studied near-surface active layer and permafrost zone are in contrast to the unknown exact shape of the bottom permafrost boundary. Therefore, the entire shape of permafrost between the upper and lower boundaries is not identified with sufficient accuracy. Since most of the factors affecting deep cryotic structures are subsurface in nature, their evolution in deeper layers is also relatively unclear. Here, we propose a hypothesis based on the results of geophysical studies regarding the shape of the permafrost in the coastal area of Svalbard, Southern Spitsbergen. In the article, we emphasize the importance of recognizing not only the uppermost active layer but also the bottom boundary of permafrost along with its transition zone, due to the underestimated potential role of its continuity in observing climate change. The lower permafrost boundary is estimated to range from 70 m below the surface in areas close to the shore to 180 m inland, while a continuous layer of an entirely frozen matrix can be identified with a thickness between 40 m and 100 m. We also hypothesized the presence of the possible subsea permafrost in the Hornsund. The influence of seawater intrusions, isostatic uplift of deglaciated areas, and surface-related processes that affect permafrost evolution may lead to extensive changes in the hydrology and geology of the polar regions in the future. For all these reasons, monitoring, geophysical imaging and understanding the characteristics and evolution of deep permafrost structures requires global attention and scientific efforts. © 2023},

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@article{2-s2.0-85179127948,

title = {Neutral saccharides and hemicellulose over two urban sites in Indo-Gangetic Plain and Central Europe during winter},

author = { P. Rajeev and T. Gupta and L. Marynowski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85179127948&doi=10.1016%2fj.scitotenv.2023.168849&partnerID=40&md5=34b00e54c7ce2feffe0fdb5cdf8380e2},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168849},

issn = {00489697},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Science of the Total Environment},

volume = {912},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {Saccharides are ubiquitous organic compounds that are omnipresent in nature and are considered tracers of aerosol sources. Saccharides and hemicellulose were analyzed in the aerosols of two polluted regions (Allahabad; India and Sosnowiec; Poland). The chemical compositions of the compounds and their abundances were significantly different at the two sites. Levoglucosan was the most dominant saccharide present at both sites. Galactosan, anhydroglucofuranose, mannosan, glucose, arabitol, D-pinitol, sucrose, and trehalose were found in Allahabad samples in high abundance but were significantly lower than levoglucosan. Mannosan, galactosan, arabinose, glycerol, and sucrose were significant compounds in Sosnowiec after dominating levoglucosan. The major sources of saccharides present in the Allahabad aerosols are hardwood and agricultural waste-burning emissions, whereas those at Sosnowiec are attributed to the burning of softwood (mainly gymnosperm trees), pine needles, or sporadically grass during the winter. Further, the chemical characteristics of hemicellulose remnants present in ambient aerosol at the Indian and European sites were analyzed and discussed. At both locations, hemicellulose was found using methanolysis of the filter samples; however, its state of preservation was poor. We believe that the primary sources of hemicellulose remnants are incomplete wood burning, crop straw, grass burning, or plant debris. Relatively poor preservation is associated with partial hemicellulose degradation when exposed to elevated temperatures or due to the oxidation and microbial degradation of plant fragments. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180009067,

title = {Multi-proxy record of the mid-Maastrichtian event in the European Chalk Sea: Paleoceanographic implications},

author = { Z. Dubicka and Z. Saati-Santamaría and M.J. Bojanowski and M. Rakociński and I. Walaszczyk and N.R. Thibault},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180009067&doi=10.1016%2fj.gr.2023.11.010&partnerID=40&md5=e23ada9530fb2fe520b64f63e311cae0},

doi = {10.1016/j.gr.2023.11.010},

issn = {1342937X},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Gondwana Research},

volume = {129},

pages = {1-22},

publisher = {Elsevier Inc.},

abstract = {The Cretaceous provides us with an excellent case history of ocean-climate-biota system perturbations. Such perturbations occurred several times during the Cretaceous, such as oceanic anoxic events and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction, which have been the subject of an abundant literature. Other perturbations, such as the mid-Maastrichtian Event (MME) remain poorly understood. The MME was associated with global sea-level rise, changes in climate and deep-water circulation that were accompanied by biotic extinctions including ‘true inoceramids’ and the demise of the Caribbean-Tethyan rudist reef ecosystems. So far, the context and causes behind the MME remain poorly studied. We conducted high-resolution integrated biotic, petrological and geochemical studies in order to fill this knowledge gap. We studied, in particular, carbonate Nd and Os isotopes, whole-rock Hg, C and N content, C and N isotopes in organic matter, S isotopes in carbonate-associated sulfate, along with C and O isotopes in foraminifera from the European Chalk Sea: the Polanówka UW-1 core from Poland and the Stevns-1 core from Denmark. Our data showed that sea-level rise of ∼50–100 m lasted around ∼2 Ma and co-occurred with anomalously high mercury concentration in seawater. Along with previously published data, our results strongly suggest that the MME was driven by intense volcanic–tectonic activity, likely related to the production of vast oceanic plateaus (LIP; Large Igneous Province). The collapse of reef ecosystems could have been the consequence of LIP-related environmental stress factors, including climate warming, presumably caused by emission of greenhouse gases, modification of the oceanic circulation, oceanic acidification and/or toxic metal input. The disappearance of the foraminifer Stensioeina lineage on the European shelf was likely caused by the collapse of primary production triggered by sea-level rise and limited amount of nutrient input. Nd isotopes and foraminiferal assemblages attest for changes in sea-water circulation in the European Shelf and the increasing contribution of North Atlantic water masses. © 2023 The Authors},

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@article{2-s2.0-85174625057,

title = {Possibility of spatial estimation of soil erosion using Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation model and generalized additive model in post-hard coal mining spoil heap},

author = { P.D. Singh and A. Klamerus-Iwan and P. Hawryło and E.M. Sierka and M. Pietrzykowski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85174625057&doi=10.1002%2fldr.4961&partnerID=40&md5=a01125a796f549f4e978ce4614c89977},

doi = {10.1002/ldr.4961},

issn = {10853278},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Land Degradation and Development},

volume = {35},

number = {3},

pages = {923-935},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Ltd},

abstract = {Revegetation and plant cover establishment on coal mining heap areas are effective methods for reducing runoff and soil erosion. They are essential components for reestablishing ecosystems in ecologically vulnerable areas. Our study area covered the Upper Silesia coal region. The research focused on active and passive reclamation plots of the study area with different land covers, that is, woodland, grassland, forbland, and control plots. This study aimed to evaluate the spatial allotment of soil erosion in various reclamation techniques and land covers of a mining area using a combination of the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) model, geographic information systems, and regression modeling with generalized additive models. We demonstrated that the combination of different data analysis methods can be used to accurately predict soil degradation, even if not all factors used in the RUSLE model are wall-to-wall available. However, only sheet and rill erosions can be predicted using this model. The results demonstrated the spread of soil erosion over the post-coal mining heaps, varying from 0.03 Mg/ha/year to 583.47 Mg/ha/year. The highest soil erosion rate was observed at the control site (bare rock without vegetation). Approximately 62.6% of the region remained in the safe zone, whereas approximately 1.4% of the area was classified as a very severe zone for erosion. © 2023 The Authors. Land Degradation & Development published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85175464555,

title = {Mutual dependence of brassinosteroid homeostasis and plasmodesmata permeability},

author = { S. Ahmar and D. Gruszka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175464555&doi=10.1016%2fj.tplants.2023.10.010&partnerID=40&md5=22722e991fb952e9af883d408e163e75},

doi = {10.1016/j.tplants.2023.10.010},

issn = {13601385},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Trends in Plant Science},

volume = {29},

number = {1},

pages = {10-12},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Brassinosteroids (BRs) are exceptional phytohormones: they do not undergo a long-distance transport between plant organs. However, the mechanism of short-distance (intercellular) transport of BRs remains poorly understood. Recently, Wang et al. provided a novel insight into the mutual dependence of BR homeostasis, their intercellular transport, and plasmodesmata permeability. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd},

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@article{2-s2.0-85175477429,

title = {Do variations in anomalous mortality in Europe in fall and winter of 2019–2020 tell us anything on the timing of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak?},

author = { P. Śleszyński and S. Kurek and R. Krzysztofik and J.W. Owsiński},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175477429&doi=10.1002%2fpsp.2724&partnerID=40&md5=d4d9b3dd7b9476f2b63fdb97ba219370},

doi = {10.1002/psp.2724},

issn = {15448444},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Population, Space and Place},

volume = {30},

number = {1},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Ltd},

abstract = {The present study makes a part of the already ample discussion on the subject of identification of the beginnings of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) coronavirus pandemics in the world and considers the following question: do the anomalies in death rates in the earlier periods bring any new knowledge of the subject? With the ultimate purpose of answering this question, spatial differences are analysed of excess mortality for the first time at such a detailed spatial scale in Europe. As it is known, according to current knowledge, a strong increase in coronavirus disease-2019 mortality occurred in Lombardy, Italy, from about mid-March (Week 11–12 of 2020), followed by Spain and Belgium. It was decided, in the context of the present study, to see if similarly strong mortality anomalies, not assigned to this factor, were not present earlier. This could constitute circumstantial evidence that SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus was present in Europe on a much larger scale earlier than it is commonly believed. The study, therefore, looks at whether there were local outbreaks of elevated deaths between November 2019 and March 2020. The analysis used available Eurostat data for 34 European countries according to the NUTS1, NUTS2 and NUTS3 divisions based on 918 units with more than 100,000 inhabitants. The number of deaths was analysed over consecutive 24 weeks of autumn–winter (7 October 2019–22 March 2020; i.e.; W41-2019 to W12-2020) and were compared with the respective data for the 3-year reference period 2016–2018. The method used identifies geographically concentrated areas with excess deaths over short periods relative to the reference period. It was shown that 44 regions between W41-2019 and W08-2020 (i.e.; before February 23) had elevated mortality (115% or more relative to the reference period). In the 44 NUTS3 regions mentioned, excess deaths during the autumn–winter period amounted to 96,000–126,000 when compared with the 2016–2018 baseline period (mainly in Spain; France; Italy; United Kingdom). It cannot be excluded that to some extent this could have been due to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections. To confirm or deny this more clearly, detailed studies of the recorded causes of death in the indicated 44 regions are needed. © 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85175625523,

title = {Chemical and mineral composition of bottom ash from agri-food biomass produced under low combustion conditions},

author = { J. Adamczyk and D. Smołka-Danielowska and A. Krzątała and T. Krzykawski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175625523&doi=10.1007%2fs13762-023-05255-3&partnerID=40&md5=7935cc8b002bd7003c649d73087527c5},

doi = {10.1007/s13762-023-05255-3},

issn = {17351472},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology},

volume = {21},

number = {4},

pages = {4025-4036},

publisher = {Institute for Ionics},

abstract = {The study aimed at conducting a detailed analysis of apple pomace (AP), walnut shells (WS), and sunflower husks (SH) ashes as potential raw materials for combustion at a temperature of 400 ± 15 °C (individual home furnace). Research methods such as ICP-OES/MS (atomic emission spectrometry with excitation in induced plasma and mass spectrometry), XRD (X-ray diffraction), and SEM–EDS (scanning electron microscopy with quantitative X-ray microanalysis) were utilized. Elemental CHNSO FlashSmart series analyser (Thermo Scientific) was employed for the analysis of oxygen (O). An automatic IR analyser was used to determine the carbon (C), total sulphur (S), and hydrogen (H) content. Total sulphur (S) and chlorine (Cl) were measured by the PN-EN ISO 16994:2016 standard. The nitrogen (N) content was determined by the catharometric method of chlorine by ion chromatography (IC). Higher concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTE) such as As, Cr, Zn, Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Tl, U, and Th were detected in apple pomace ashes. The mineral composition of biomass ashes was found to be highly diverse, with sunflower husk ashes containing the highest amount of minerals, including quartz, dolomite, calcite, magnesite, sylvite, arcanite, fairchildite, and archerite. Quartz was identified in apple pomace ash, while in sunflower husk ash, it was determined to be present only as an amorphous substance. The estimated total dust emission to the atmosphere from biomass combustion was found to be at a similar value (1.23 to 1.35 kg/Mg). © 2023, The Author(s).},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-85175798423,

title = {Combating antibiotic resistance using wastewater surveillance: Significance, applications, challenges, and future directions},

author = { S. Gholipour and Z. Shamsizadeh and D. Halabowski and W. Gwenzi and M. Nikaeen},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175798423&doi=10.1016%2fj.scitotenv.2023.168056&partnerID=40&md5=90dcd880d2772cbd6476466bd0f5d853},

doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168056},

issn = {00489697},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Science of the Total Environment},

volume = {908},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The global increase of antibiotic resistance (AR) and resistant infections call for effective surveillance methods for understanding and mitigating (re)-emerging public health risks. Wastewater surveillance (WS) of antibiotic resistance is an emerging, but currently under-utilized decision-support tool in public health systems. Recent years have witnessed an increase in evidence linking antibiotic resistance in wastewaters to that of the community. To date, very few comprehensive reviews exist on the application of WS to understand AR and resistant infections in population. Current and emerging AR detection methods, and their merits and limitations are discussed. Wastewater surveillance has several merits relative to individual testing, including; (1) low per capita testing cost, (2) high spatial coverage, (3) low requirement for diagnostic equipment, and (4) detection of health threats ahead of real outbreaks. The applications of WS as an early warning system and decision support tool to understand and mitigate AR are discussed. Wastewater surveillance could be a tool of choice in low-income settings lacking resources and diagnostic facilities for individual testing. To demonstrate the utility of WS, empirical evidence from field case studies is presented. However, constraints still exist, including; (1) lack of standardized protocols, (2) the clinical utility and sensitivity of WS-based data, (3) uncertainties in relating WS data to pathogenic and virulent bacteria, and (4) whether or not AR in stools and ultimately wastewater represent the complete human resistome. Finally, further prospects are presented, include knowledge gaps on; (1) development of low-cost biosensors for AR, (2) development of WS protocols (sampling; processing; interpretation), (3) further pilot scale studies to understand the opportunities and limits of WS, and (4) development of computer-based analytical tools to facilitate rapid data collection, visualization and interpretation. Therefore, the present paper discusses the principles, opportunities, and constraints of wastewater surveillance applications to understand AR and safeguard public health. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85174449310,

title = {Size-dependent and sex-specific negative effects of micro- and nano-sized polystyrene particles in the terrestrial invertebrate model Drosophila melanogaster},

author = { A.Z. Urbisz and K. Małota and Ł. Chajec and M.K. Sawadro},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85174449310&doi=10.1016%2fj.micron.2023.103560&partnerID=40&md5=77068cdc7cddfb39fc67f8ce276d7ee0},

doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2023.103560},

issn = {09684328},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Micron},

volume = {176},

publisher = {Elsevier Ltd},

abstract = {Microplastic pollution is believed to be one of the most widespread and long-lasting changes on a global scale. Our understanding that microplastics significantly impact terrestrial systems and are a global change stressor continues to grow. In the present study, we investigated the negative effect of long-term (28 days of exposure in food) polystyrene particles of micro (1.0–1.9 µm; 0.4–0.6 µm) and nano (0.04–0.06 µm) scale, in low doses, on the fruit fly – representing a common, globally distributed terrestrial invertebrate, and a model species in many fields. Our observations involved such parameters as ingestion and transfer of particles, survival, reproduction, changes in ultrastructure and tissue and cell responses in midgut epithelium (the place of direct contact with plastic), ovary, and testis in adults, and transgenerational effects in larvae. These observations may indicate possible toxic effects of the tested substances, even in low doses, that can be expected in other taxa, in terrestrial ecosystems. We observed a negative impact of polystyrene particles on the fruit fly survival, midgut, ovary, and testis, involving ultrastructural alterations, such as autophagy and/or ultimately necrosis in the midgut, triggering oxidative stress and activating processes of antioxidative protection. Despite the changes, midgut function and reproduction were not altered – spermatogenesis and oogenesis proceeded normally. The effect was size-dependent – the smaller the polystyrene particles were, the more substantial was the impact they caused. Ultrastructural changes and studied parameters, i.e., generation of ROS (overproduction of which generates oxidative stress), total glutathione concentration (involved in defense against ROS; acting in distinct pathways), and total antioxidant concentration (the oxidative defense system) showed the highest levels after exposure to the smallest nanoparticles, and vice versa. The effect was also sex-dependent, with male flies being more sensitive. Negative effects in males were more substantial and more prominent, even after contact with larger particles, compared to females. The smaller particles (0.4–0.6 µm; 0.04–0.06 µm) were transferred to the ovary and accumulated in the oocytes. In this case, a transgenerational negative effect was detected in larvae. It was characterized by size-dependent alterations, with smaller particles triggering higher levels of ROS and cellular oxidative response. Only the largest particles (1.0–1.9 µm) did not pass into the gonad and did not alter the larvae. These observations together demonstrated that polystyrene particles of micro- and nanoscale, even in a low dose, can induce numerous negative effects on terrestrial invertebrates. © 2023 The Authors},

note = {1},

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@article{2-s2.0-85175455802,

title = {Modern-type reef in ancient time - Palaeoecology of a Middle Devonian coral community from Madène el Mrakib (Anti-Atlas, Morocco)},

author = { A. Majchrzyk and M. Jakubowicz and B. Berkowski and J.J. Król and M. Zatoń and M.K. Zapalski},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175455802&doi=10.1016%2fj.palaeo.2023.111876&partnerID=40&md5=b939587967eb810e7650476ee19388d3},

doi = {10.1016/j.palaeo.2023.111876},

issn = {00310182},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology},

volume = {633},

publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},

abstract = {The southernmost Devonian reefs formed along the north-western margin of Gondwana. One of the best-preserved reefal palaeoecosystems of this area is found in the Givetian of Madène el Mrakib (Anti-Atlas; Morocco), exposing a vast, at least ∼1.2 km2 area of reef strata. This contribution documents the ecological succession, taxonomical structure and palaeoecology of this exceptionally diverse reef community. Combined evidence from the sedimentary succession and faunal changes records a trend of progressive shallowing. The ecological succession is characterised by an upsection increase in the abundance and diversity of the reef-building biota, accompanied by a shift in the dominant morphotypes of tabulate corals from platy (pioneering and diversification stages) to branching and massive forms (climax stage). The exceptionally rich, shallow-water reef community occurs in the uppermost part of the succession. The climax community is dominated by extraordinarily large, branching tabulate corals (mostly Thamnopora), with the notable role of massive alveolitid, heliolitid and favositid tabulates, as well as large, solitary rugose corals. A surprising feature of this assemblage is the rather subordinate role of stromatoporoids, generally regarded as a main component of the shallow-water Devonian reefs. Remarkably, the observed community structure is closer to that typical of modern shallow-water reefs, dominated by branching scleractinian corals from the family Acroporidae, than to the archetypal Paleozoic reefs. These distinctive traits of the Madène el Mrakib community make it particularly suitable for comparative studies between Devonian and modern reef ecosystems, showing that these communities shared notable similarities in terms of their ecological successions, zonation patterns, dominance of branching corals and high morphological variability in shallow-water environments, and adaptations of corals to turbulent conditions. © 2023 The Authors},

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@article{2-s2.0-85165896213,

title = {Reversal Effects of Royal Jelly and Propolis Against Cadmium-Induced Hepatorenal Toxicity in Rats},

author = { E.M. Omar and N.S. El-Sayed and F.Y. Elnozahy and E. Hassan and A. Amr and M. Augustyniak and L.M. El-Samad and A. El Wakil},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85165896213&doi=10.1007%2fs12011-023-03775-0&partnerID=40&md5=becbf46e52d61cff8ecafe838a7de5d3},

doi = {10.1007/s12011-023-03775-0},

issn = {01634984},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Biological Trace Element Research},

volume = {202},

number = {4},

pages = {1612-1627},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {Heavy metal toxicity is an exponentially growing health problem. In this study, we aimed to assess the protective properties of propolis and royal jelly against cadmium adverse effects. Thirty-two adult male rats were included in our study; kidney and liver functions, histopathological changes, and the level of oxidative stress were evaluated in rats exposed to a daily dose of 4.5 mg cadmium per kilogram of body weight for 1 month and those cotreated simultaneously with either propolis (50 mg/kg/day) or royal jelly (200 mg/kg/day) with cadmium compared to control animals. Cadmium-mediated hepatorenal toxicity was manifested as per the increased oxidative stress, function deterioration, and characteristic histopathological aberrations. The supplementation of royal jelly or propolis restores most of the affected parameters to a level similar to the control group. However, the parameters describing the grade of DNA damage and the interleukin-1β expression in the liver, as well as the levels of malondialdehyde and metallothionein, were slightly elevated compared to controls, despite the regular use of royal jelly or propolis. It is worth noting that better results were found in the case of royal jelly compared to propolis administration. Most likely, the ability of both products to chelate cadmium and contribute in reducing oxidative stress is of great importance. However, further investigations are needed to complement the knowledge about the expected nutritional and medicinal values. Graphical abstract: (Figure presented.). © The Author(s) 2023.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85162963066,

title = {Utilising the potential of job postings for auditing learning outcomes and improving graduates' chances on the labour market},

author = { D. Piróg and A. Hibszer},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85162963066&doi=10.1111%2fhequ.12449&partnerID=40&md5=12715996b7f36c04a159238f2b53a466},

doi = {10.1111/hequ.12449},

issn = {09515224},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Higher Education Quarterly},

volume = {78},

number = {1},

pages = {113-134},

publisher = {John Wiley and Sons Inc},

abstract = {The objective of the paper was to outline the possibility of utilising information from online job postings and text-mining analyses to identify mismatches and gaps between learning outcomes prepared by universities, and the knowledge and skills that employers need. The study uses job advertisement contents and learning outcomes documents from universities. We analysed both data sets using word importance classification, cluster analysis and hierarchical clustering. Word importance classification presented the mismatches in a quantitative and diagram format. Cluster analysis and hierarchical clustering provided information on how to correct the detected gaps and mismatches. The study empirically corroborates that the method we put forward for analysing both sources (LOs and job ads) helps identify and assess the significance of gaps and mismatches in the approaches to knowledge and skills adopted by universities and employers. Consequently, the method can be helpful during the auditing process and while implementing market-oriented curriculum changes. © 2023 The Authors. Higher Education Quarterly published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85152357331,

title = {Accuracy of UAV-based DEMs without ground control points},

author = { B. Szypuła},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85152357331&doi=10.1007%2fs10707-023-00498-1&partnerID=40&md5=4b69d4f5d858f4eee49d13dc01cb177c},

doi = {10.1007/s10707-023-00498-1},

issn = {13846175},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {GeoInformatica},

volume = {28},

number = {1},

pages = {1-28},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media B.V.},

abstract = {Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used in various environmental research projects and other activities that require accurate topography images. The quality of elevation models derived from UAV measurements varies depending on many variables (e.g. UAV equipment used; terrain conditions; etc.). In order to improve the quality of digital models based on UAV image data, additional GNSS-RTK measurements are usually made at ground control points. The aim of this article is to evaluate the mathematical accuracy of terrain models created without ground control points. The accuracy of the models is considered in two directions: vertical and horizontal. Vertical (elevation) accuracy is calculated based on airborne laser scanning (ALS) data and horizontal (location) accuracy is calculated through comparison with high-resolution orthophotomaps. The average elevation accuracy of all created UAV-based DEMs is found to be 2.7–2.8 m (MAE), 3.1–3.3 m (RMSE), and the average horizontal accuracy is 2.1 m. Despite the low accuracy of the UAV models, the topography is reflected very well in the spatial images. This may be related to the regular and symmetrical distribution of height errors. To improve the accuracy parameters of UAV-based DEMs, it is proposed that they be rapidly georeferenced based on orthophotomaps. © 2023, The Author(s).},

note = {2},

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@article{2-s2.0-85180891565,

title = {The urban heat island accelerates litter decomposition through microclimatic warming in temperate urban forests},

author = { K. De Pauw and L. Depauw and S.A.O. Cousins and E. de Lombaerde and M. Diekmann and D.J. Frey and K. Kwietniowska and J. Lenoir and C. Meeussen and A. Orczewska and J. Plue and F. Spicher and T. Vanneste and F. Zellweger and K. Verheyen and P. Vangansbeke and P. De Frenne},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180891565&doi=10.1007%2fs11252-023-01486-x&partnerID=40&md5=63ad6ea0392dc9891b4df453307ef9d2},

doi = {10.1007/s11252-023-01486-x},

issn = {10838155},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Urban Ecosystems},

publisher = {Springer},

abstract = {Forests worldwide are experiencing fragmentation, with especially important consequences for ecosystems bordering urbanized areas. Urban forests are exposed to local warming due to the urban heat island which affects their biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. A key ecosystem function affecting carbon and nutrient cycling in forests is litter decomposition, a process driven by the local microclimate. Thus, our aim was to clarify the impact of the urban heat island on litter decomposition in urban forests. We studied soil microclimate and litter decomposition in six urban forests across Europe and along local gradients from the urban forest edge to the interior. To quantify decomposition independent from local forest composition and litter quality, we used standardized green tea and rooibos tea litterbags. We determined the role of the soil microclimate and other environmental drivers for litter decomposition. Secondly, we assessed effects of edge proximity and landscape context on the soil microclimate. Soil characteristics were only driving green tea and not rooibos tea decomposition. On the contrary, higher soil temperatures resulted in faster rates of litter decomposition for both green and rooibos tea and were related to the proximity to the forest edge and the proportion of built-up area in the landscape. Via structural equation modelling we detected cascading effects of the urban heat island on litter decomposition. Such changes in litter decomposition have the potential to alter the soil food web, nutrient cycling and carbon drawdown in urban forests, and could result in significant interactions between urbanisation and ongoing climate change. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85181520426,

title = {Estimating solid contaminant levels in beach sands through petrographic analysis, screening evaluation, and optical imaging},

author = { S. Kuś and Z. Jelonek and I. Jelonek and E.M. Sierka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181520426&doi=10.24425%2faep.2023.147328&partnerID=40&md5=5db04ab33353a923beefa83c97bd9364},

doi = {10.24425/aep.2023.147328},

issn = {20834772},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Archives of Environmental Protection},

volume = {49},

number = {3},

pages = {50-63},

publisher = {Polska Akademia Nauk},

abstract = {Determining the level of solid pollution in beach sands located near artificial inland water bodies in order to maintain high safety standards is a difficult and expensive task. The tests aimed at determining beach pollution caused by solid wastes through analysis of toxic and chemical concentrations, are time-consuming and usually require several days before the results are available. In addition, the maintenance of the beach area involving beach raking or grooming, and the seasonal replenishment of sand makes it difficult to realistically determine the chemical or bacterial contamination of the tested material. Solid pollutants, such as glass, caps, cans, thick foil, metal, and plastic fragments, pose a greater health risk to beachgoers. The above-mentioned pollutants, especially small ones, are hardly visible on the surface or they are buried at shallow depths. Beach garbage poses a serious threat that can lead to infections from cuts and scratches. These injuries can become infected, further jeopardizing the health and lives of beachgoers due to risks like tetanus, staphylococcus, etc. The authors presented a new petrographic method aimed at assessing the quality of sand by examining the content of solid pollutants. The obtained results allowed us to conclude that the mentioned procedure can be used for a quick quantitative estimation of the content of potentially dangerous and undesirable pollutants in beach sands. Consequently, the method implemented to determent the amount of solid pollutants in beach sands has proven to be a valuable tool for recreational facility administrators, helping them in taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of beach users. Petrographic analysis of beach sands revealed the presence of pollutants of plant origin (0.4–1.8%), plastic (0.1–0.4%), paper (0.1–0.6%), charcoal (0.1–0.5%), glass (0.1–0.4%), metals (0.1–0.4%), rust (0.1–0.3%), ash and slag (0.1–0.3%), and fossil coals (0.1–0.2%). © 2023 Polish Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85181843549,

title = {Characterization of biomaterials with reference to biocompatibility dedicated for patient-specific finger implants},

author = { A. Byrski and M. Kopernik and Ł. Major and K. Kasperkiewicz and M. Dyner and J.M. Lackner and D.B. Lumenta and R. Major},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85181843549&doi=10.37190%2fABB-02156-2022-02&partnerID=40&md5=956d231d299aef90412f0470f20c4225},

doi = {10.37190/ABB-02156-2022-02},

issn = {1509409X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics},

volume = {25},

number = {1},

pages = {3-17},

publisher = {Institute of Machine Design and Operation},

abstract = {Purpose: The research was focused on determining basic mechanical properties, surface, and phase structure taking into consideration basic cytotoxicity analysis towards human cells. Methods: Biological tests were performed on human C-12302 fibroblasts cells using 3D-printed Ti6Al4V alloy (Ti64), produced by laser-based powder bed fusion (LB-PBF) and Alumina Toughened Zirconia 20 (ATZ20), produced by lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM). Surface modifications included electropolishing and hydroxyapatite or hydroxyapatite/zinc coating. Structure analysis was carried out using a variety of techniques such as X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), followed by mechanical properties evaluation using nanoindentation testing. Results: Samples subjected to surface modifications showed diversity among surface and phase structure and mechanical properties. However, the cytotoxicity towards tested cells was not significantly higher than the control. Though, a trend was noted among the materials analysed, indicating that HAp/Zn coating on Ti64 and ATZ20 resulted in the best biological performance increasing cell survivability by more than 10%. Conclusions: Hydroxyapatite coating on Ti64 and ATZ20 resulted in the best biological properties. Tested materials are suitable for in vivo toxicity testing. © 2023, Institute of Machine Design and Operation. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182449811,

title = {Phaseolus vulgaris mutants reveal variation in the nuclear genome},

author = { N.B. Tomlekova and D. Idziak-Helmcke and P. Franke and M. Rojek-Jelonek and J. Kwaśniewska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182449811&doi=10.3389%2ffpls.2023.1308830&partnerID=40&md5=127d1d9cf9486b4ffecc9560104be662},

doi = {10.3389/fpls.2023.1308830},

issn = {1664462X},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Plant Science},

volume = {14},

publisher = {Frontiers Media SA},

abstract = {Phaseolus vulgaris L. (common bean) is an essential source of proteins in the human diet worldwide. Bean breeding programs to increase genetic diversity based on induced mutagenesis have a long tradition in Bulgaria. Common bean varieties with high productivity, wide environmental adaptability, good nutritional properties, and improved disease resistance have been successfully developed. In this study, we aimed to investigate selected nuclear genome features, such as the genome size, the number and chromosomal distribution of 5S and 35S rDNA loci by using the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), as well as the level of DNA damage in some local Bulgarian accessions and mutants of P. vulgaris. Flow cytometry analyses revealed no significant differences in genome size between analyzed lines except for one of the analyzed mutants, M19. The value of genome size 2C DNA is about 1.37 pg2C -1 for all lines, whereas it is 1.42 pg2C-1 for M19. The chromosome number remains the same (2n=22) for all analyzed lines. Results of FISH analyses showed that the number of 5S rDNA was stable among accessions and mutant lines (four loci), while the number of 35S rDNA loci was shown as highly polymorphic, varying between ten and sixteen, and displaying differences in the size and location of 35S rDNA loci between analyzed genotypes. The cell cycle profile was different for the analyzed genotypes. The results revealed that wide variation in genome organization and size as well as DNA damage characterizes the analyzed genetic resources of the common bean. Copyright © 2024 Tomlekova, Idziak-Helmcke, Franke, Rojek-Jelonek and Kwasniewska.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85182557182,

title = {Inorganic nanoparticles and their applications in cosmetology [Nanoczastki nieorganiczne i ich zastosowanie w kosmetologii]},

author = { J. Szer and R.J. Balwierz and M.M. Rost-Roszkowska},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182557182&doi=10.52336%2facm.2023.026&partnerID=40&md5=d38a277658aa0d8f87b0a2ca61008c1d},

doi = {10.52336/acm.2023.026},

issn = {27193241},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {6},

pages = {229-235},

publisher = {INDYGO Zahir Media},

abstract = {Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field of knowledge that finds application in many areas of everyday life - from cosmetology, medicine, the food industry, and environmental protection. This study aimed to present inorganic nanoparticles, as well as nanotechnology itself, with a limitation to its cosmetic applications and a focus on the safety aspect. Despite the vast potential and wide range of prospective uses, nanotechnology still raises numerous concerns regarding its application. One of the issues is the insufficient investigation of the enduring impacts of nanoparticles on the human body. However, nanoparticles are commonly found in the environment and their usage is expanding. © 2023 Kauno Technologijos Universitetas. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85183090887,

title = {TRANSFORMATION OF TREELESS DEPRESSION WETLANDS IN CENTRAL EUROPE OVER THE LAST 100 YEARS: WŁOSZCZOWA BASIN (SOUTHERN POLAND) CASE STUDY},

author = { A. Szymczyk and M. Nita},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183090887&doi=10.7163%2fGPol.0265&partnerID=40&md5=54c3d028b399f463ff4e8f9f3d92ca74},

doi = {10.7163/GPol.0265},

issn = {00167282},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Geographia Polonica},

volume = {96},

number = {4},

pages = {473-491},

publisher = {Polska Akademia Nauk},

abstract = {Historical changes in land use and development over the last century were analysed to identify the main causes and directions of changes in depression wetland ecosystems in the Włoszczowa Basin, an area of 1600 km2 in southern Poland. The analysis of Military Cartographic Institute maps and orthophotomaps, as well as field surveys, made it possible to determine the scale of degradation of 247 treeless depression wetlands. It was shown that the nature and extent of transformation of individual wetlands varied depending on the type of wetland and the method of land use in adjacent areas. However, the main anthropogenic factor affecting these changes was land drainage, of which the greatest intensity in Central Europe was pursued during the socialist rule between 1945 and 1989. © 2023, Polska Akademia Nauk. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85183432563,

title = {CHANGES IN THE PHYSIOGNOMY OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE – LEARNING FROM THE PAST TO BUILD THE FUTURE (WITH PREHISTORICAL BURIAL SITES IN POLAND AS AN EXAMPLE)},

author = { A. Żemła-Siesicka},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183432563&doi=10.7163%2fGPol.0263&partnerID=40&md5=8495287940de554f3f4eb91fe45eb7d7},

doi = {10.7163/GPol.0263},

issn = {00167282},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Geographia Polonica},

volume = {96},

number = {4},

pages = {431-457},

publisher = {Polska Akademia Nauk},

abstract = {The aims of this research were to identify the key processes that have occurred in the past that have caused changes in the physiognomy of archaeological landscape and to indicate possible future processes, along with their landscape implications. The study was based on cartographic and literature studies, and field visits. It covered an analysis of the land cover, the history of archaeological research, the establishment of forms of legal protection and tourist infrastructure development. The past changes are visualised for each site in the form of a block graph. Possible future scenarios with landscape implications are presented on a tree diagram. © 2023, Polska Akademia Nauk. All rights reserved.},

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@article{2-s2.0-85184148934,

title = {Not Only Garnets…},

author = { I.O. Galuskina and E.V. Galuskin and Y. Vapnik},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85184148934&doi=10.2113%2f2023%2fLITHOSPHERE_2023_186&partnerID=40&md5=623d494d0f158b0a16b6fd5c3ab7b002},

doi = {10.2113/2023/LITHOSPHERE_2023_186},

issn = {19418264},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Lithosphere},

volume = {2023},

number = {1},

publisher = {Geoscienceworld},

abstract = {Garnets have been known to man since time immemorial and are used in a wide variety of applications as well as being prototypes of useful synthetic materials. Our investigations show that in nature, garnets and minerals with a lan-gasite-type structure can be very close in composition. Examples are cubic Ti-rich garnets with the common formula Ca3(Ti4+;Fe3+;Al)2(Si;Fe3+;Al)3O12 and the new trigonal mineral qeltite, Ca3Ti(Fe3+2Si)Si2O14, which occur in paralavas of the pyrometamorphic Hatrurim Complex, Israel. Synthetic compounds of the langasite family are important because of their functional properties, such as unique piezoelectricity, high thermal stability, and low acoustic losses, as well as optical nonlinearity and multiferroicity. Qeltite is the first high-temperature terrestrial mineral with a langasite-type structure, the description of which was a catalyst for the discovery in pyrometamorphic rocks of the Hatrurim Complex of a whole series of new natural phases with langasite-type structure and varied composition (A3BC3D2O14; where A = Ca and Ba; B = Ti; Nb; Sb; and Zr; C = Ti; Al; Fe; and Si; and D = Si). We think that qeltite and other minerals with langasite-type structure may be relatively widely distributed in terrestrial rocks that form under similar conditions to those of Ti-rich garnet but are missed by researchers. © 2023 Irina Galuskina et al. Exclusive Licensee GeoScienceWorld. Distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). All Rights Reserved.},

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