📄 earth_science

MAOM stoichiometry and Fe-P coupling reveal soil-mediated pathways linking climate to grassland vegetation on the Mongolian Plateau

This study demonstrates that soil-mediated pathways, specifically the coupling of reactive iron and phosphorus within mineral-associated organic matter, act as a critical filter transmitting climate signals to shape grassland vegetation structure and diversity across the Mongolian Plateau.

Zhihao Wang, Yu Zheng, Ying Sun, Liang Li, Rong Wei, Changwei Lü2026-07-08
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Prediction of soil selenium content and model optimization for a watershed in the Taihang Mountains based on machine learning models

This study demonstrates that Support Vector Machine (SVM) is the optimal model for predicting soil selenium content in the rugged Taihang Mountains, revealing that soil organic matter, cadmium, and lead are the dominant geochemical drivers of its spatial distribution.

Zhang Lufei, Li Le, Deng Furong, Zhao Xianglei, Xie Weiming, Tian Shixiong2026-07-08
📄 earth_science

Hydroclimatic Variability and Drought Characterisation in Northern Togo, 1981-2025

This study reveals that while rainfall trends in northern Togo (1981–2025) remain statistically insignificant, a significant warming trend since the early 2000s has intensified evapotranspiration and moisture deficits, necessitating temperature-sensitive drought indices for effective monitoring and resource management in this climate-vulnerable region.

Malaguièhèwa Grâce Pekeyi, Appollonia Aimiosino Okhimamhe, Tayo Iyanda Yahaya, Isaiah Sule2026-07-08
📄 earth_science

Physical Sandbox Simulation of Groundwater Contaminant Transport Using the Resistivity Method and Its Application

This study validates the resistivity method as an effective, non-destructive tool for tracking inorganic groundwater contamination by establishing quantitative relationships between electrical resistivity, flow velocity, and concentration through sandbox simulations and confirming its accuracy in monitoring landfill leachate migration.

Jiankai Lin, Chen Binwen, Zhiyong Zhang, Qiwei Ji, Jianfei Li, Hanjiang Li2026-07-08
📄 earth_science

Embedding sustainability in research-intensive organisations: A transferable governance framework from a biomedical research institute

This study presents a transferable institutional governance framework for embedding sustainability in research-intensive organizations, demonstrating through a longitudinal case study of the University of Liverpool's ISMIB that integrating sustainability into governance structures, operations, and culture—rather than relying on isolated technical fixes—effectively drives organizational transformation and environmental responsibility.

Ainhoa Mielgo, Sandra Cachinho2026-07-08
📄 earth_science

Nephelometer-based air sensor networks systematically underestimate PM2.5 in dust-influenced West Africa

A multi-year study of air sensor networks in Ghana reveals that standard nephelometer-based sensors systematically underestimate PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by significant margins during dusty Harmattan conditions, highlighting critical limitations in relying solely on optical sensors for air quality monitoring in dust-influenced regions like West Africa.

Daniel M. Westervelt, Abhishek Anand, Selina Amoah, Benjamin Essien, Kingsley Mawuli Amegah, Clement Mensah Ackaah, Esi (…)2026-07-08
📄 earth_science

Hydroclimatic and Thermal Characterization of Agroclimatic Zones in Paraná, Brazil: A Municipal-Scale Analysis

This study characterizes Paraná's agroclimatic zones using high-resolution hydroclimatic and thermal data to validate a Global Yield Gap Atlas framework that effectively distinguishes thermal and water-driven climate gradients for improved agricultural planning and risk management.

Fabricio Correia de Oliveira, Thais Vitoria Zanatta, Giseli Cassia Serra, Anderson Sandro da Rocha, Leila Limberger2026-07-08