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Life Cycle Assessment of Pvc Waste: A Case Study of Pvc Automotive Floor Mats From a Circular Economy Perspective

This study demonstrates the environmental feasibility of incorporating PVC waste into Brazilian automotive floor mats through a Life Cycle Assessment and Material Circularity Indicator analysis, confirming that recycling reduces impacts compared to virgin materials and supports circular economy goals in the sector.

Marcos Vinícius Maceno, João Victor Encide Salla, Tiago Barreto Rocha, Jane Maria Faulstich de Paiva, Virginia Aparecida (…)2026-08-05
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Basin sill depth and episodic flushing influence bathypelagic nekton communities and goose-beaked whale foraging in the Southern California Bight

This study demonstrates that basin-scale hydrographic variability, particularly dissolved oxygen levels and episodic flushing events driven by bathymetry, structures distinct bathypelagic nekton communities in the Southern California Bight, thereby directly influencing the foraging behavior of deep-diving goose-beaked whales.

Shannon Dolan, David Demer, Alba Solsona-Berga, Clara Schoenbeck, Julie Dinasquet, Lauren Baggett, Ana Sirovic, Joseph W (…)2026-08-05
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Integrated Landsat-8 Remote Sensing and Aeromagnetic Data for Structural Lineament Characterization and Basement-Depth Estimation in a Precambrian Basement Complex Terrain, Southwestern Nigeria

This study integrates Landsat-8 remote sensing and aeromagnetic data to characterize multi-scale structural lineaments and estimate basement depths in southwestern Nigeria, revealing a two-tier fracture architecture that identifies high-density corridors as optimal for groundwater exploration while distinguishing structurally competent zones suitable for civil engineering.

Oluwajana Olubunmi Philip, Muraina Zaid Mohammed, Okpoli Cyril Chibueze, Oluwajana Oladotun Afolabi, Ale Temitayo Olamid (…)2026-08-05
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Analysis of Seasonal and Annual Rainfall Variability and Trends in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia

This study analyzes rainfall data from 1991 to 2020 in Ethiopia's South Gondar Zone and finds that while seasonal and annual rainfall exhibit high interannual variability with non-significant long-term trends, the dominant role of climatic fluctuations necessitates improved monitoring and forecasting to support agricultural planning and climate risk management.

Habtam Jenberu Wassie, Samrawit Abebe Angasso2026-08-05
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Morphological Evolution of the Water Body and Hydrodynamic and Sedimentological Study of the Moulay Bousselham Lagoon, Morocco

This study characterizes the morphological evolution and hydro-sedimentary dynamics of Morocco's Moulay Bousselham lagoon, revealing that its clayey silt basin is shaped by wind and tide-driven currents that create distinct sediment transport patterns ranging from calm pelagic suspension in deeper waters to swift parabolic deposition near river and canal mouths.

ZHOUR EN-NOUALI, Tibari Echaari, Fouad Salhi, Youssef Fannassi, William Titus Karderic, Bendahhou Zourarah, Aicha Benmoh (…)2026-08-05
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Feedback Between Climate and Geodynamics Leads to Bistability in Conceptual Models

This study presents a conceptual model demonstrating that feedbacks between climate-driven sediment flux and subduction zone friction create a bistable geodynamic system, where supercontinent assembly and Snowball Earth events can trigger transitions between "slow" and "fast" tectonic states, potentially explaining the climatic and tectonic characteristics of the mid-Proterozoic "Boring Billion."

Kaspar Görg, Julius Eberhard, Georg Feulner2026-08-05
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Unfolding adaptive landscape management under climate and land use changes toward the Borneo pygmy elephant habitat in the transboundary landscape

This study presents a spatial planning framework for the Borneo pygmy elephant across the Malaysia-Indonesia border, revealing that over half of its critical habitat overlaps with active logging and oil palm concessions while identifying protected areas with low climate exposure as vital refugia for adaptive transboundary conservation.

Annida Fauziyyatul Afifi, Ayudia Febrina, Luluk Afifah, Andi Juanda, Eryana Nurwenda Az Zahra, Soelthon G Nanggara, Isne (…)2026-08-05
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Permafrost thaw slumps restructure Arctic stream microbial communities and transform biogeochemical regimes

Based on three years of measurements in the western Canadian Arctic, this study demonstrates that permafrost thaw slumps restructure downstream microbial communities by reducing diversity while creating a mosaic of redox habitats that integrates aerobic and anaerobic metabolisms, ultimately driving a regional reconfiguration of biogeochemical cycling.

Marina Taskovic, Brian Lanoil, Maria Cavaco, Maya Bhatia, Suzanne Tank2026-08-05