Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
155, P. 110929 - 110929
Published: Sept. 23, 2023
The
high
dependence
of
tourism
activities
on
energy
consumption,
and
particularly
non-renewable
energy,
is
a
major
barrier
to
building
sustainable
models.
For
this
reason,
the
analysis
use
growing
field
study
within
sustainability
debates.
Despite
this,
there
gap
in
literature
and,
best
our
knowledge,
no
previous
that
critically
reviews
vast
energy-tourism
nexus.
This
paper
aims
fill
knowledge.
main
objective
article
conduct
systematic
review
scientific
studies
with
quantitative
empirical
basis
examine
nexus,
trying
answer
following
questions:
What
are
methodologies
used
approach
tourism-energy
nexus?
which
indicators
or
variables
relevant?;
consensus
results?;
what
lines
discussion
tourism?
To
end,
we
focus
methodologies,
results
perspectives
during
period
2001–2021.
A
total
1,189
articles
were
reviewed
by
abstract
title,
236
included
for
full
163
finally
selected.
show
how
nexus
assessed
mainly
from
four
methodological
groups:
G1)
econometric
models,
regressions
other
statistical
(67%
sample);
G2)
surveys,
questionnaires
audits
(15%);
G3)
Life
Cycle
Analysis
(13%)
G4)
approaches
environmental
impact
assess
relationship
between
(5%).
causal
relationships
development,
economic
growth,
use,
degradation
efficiency
accommodations
issues
evaluated,
considering
wide
range
indicators/variables.
Based
gaps
limitations
found
it
discussed
some
findings
should
be
interpreted
caution
due
their
differences.
Finally,
future
research
also
presented.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110790 - 110790
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Pinus
massoniana,
an
important
timber,
producing,
and
silvicultural
species
in
southern
China,
exhibits
high
adaptability
wide
distribution.
This
study
utilizes
the
Maximum
Entropy
Model
(MaxEnt),
a
distribution
model
based
on
theory
of
maximum
entropy,
to
forecast
potential
suitable
areas
P.
massoniana
China
under
four
climate
change
scenarios
(SSP1-2.6,
SSP2-4.5,
SSP3-7.0,
SSP5-8.5)
for
both
present
future
(2080)
conditions.
The
research
integrates
analyzes
effects
various
environmental
factors,
including
topography,
soil,
population,
massoniana.
Additionally,
geographical
detector
is
employed
assess
interaction
between
different
factors
their
contribution
variation
suitability
zones.The
findings
indicate
that
MaxEnt
accurately
predicts
with
AUC
values
exceeding
0.94.
Precipitation
driest
month
(BIO14),
population
density
(POP),
annual
precipitation
(BIO12)
emerge
as
main
influencing
current
Notably,
BIO14
has
greatest
impact
species'
(43%),
followed
by
POP
(32.7%).
Furthermore,
lower
correspond
higher
probabilities
pine
distribution,
while
correlate
increased
probabilities.
primarily
concentrated
climatic
conditions,
encompassing
total
survival
zone
25.24
×
105
km2,
accounting
26.29%
China's
area.
Among
regions,
Guangxi
largest
area
survival,
reaching
28.9
104
implying
characteristics
are
conducive
massoniana's
survival.
Under
scenarios,
overall
pattern
range
remains
similar
one,
increasing
trend
SSP3-7.0
emissions
scenario
shows
most
significant
increase
area,
totaling
4.71
suggesting
this
particular
more
favorable
provides
valuable
scientific
insights
management,
conservation,
rational
site
selection
Water Air & Soil Pollution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
236(2)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Abstract
Heavy
metal
(HM)
pollution
in
urban
air,
a
global
dilemma,
has
increased
drastically
the
last
century.
Aluminum
(Al)
is
one
of
HMs
and
neurotoxic
element
that
can
be
absorbed
into
human
tissues
through
digestion,
breathing,
skin.
Al
accumulation
humans
cause
diseases
even
death.
Due
to
risks
it
poses
environmental
health,
vital
track
contamination
shifts
airborne
decrease
them.
In
this
study,
40-year
concentration
differences
Pseudotsuga
menziesii
,
Cedrus
atlantica
Picea
orientalis
Cupressus
arizonica
Pinus
pinaster
grown
Düzce,
Türkiye,
fifth
most
polluted
European
town,
terms
direction,
tree
species,
tissue
type
were
assessed.
As
result,
generally
varies
as
outer
bark
>
inner
wood.
Whole
species
accumulate
significantly,
transfer
between
adjacent
cells
wood
part
limited.
conclusion,
all
used
biomonitors
temporal
changes.
However,
highest
concentrations,
especially
part,
observed
these
chosen
suitable
phytoremediation
studies.
BioResources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(3), P. 4824 - 4837
Published: May 31, 2024
The
usability
of
black
pine
(Pinus
nigra
Arnold)
in
both
monitoring
the
changes
concentrations
silver
(Ag),
selenium
(Se),
antimony
(Sb),
and
thallium
(Tl),
reducing
soil
or
air
pollution
was
investigated.
In
study,
annual
rings
a
Pinus
tree,
cut
2023
identified
as
356
years
old,
were
grouped
into
10-year
intervals,
then
these
heavy
metals
throughout
process
determined
by
analysing
elements.
Additionally,
relationship
elements
with
other
also
detected
scope
study.
study
results
suggested
that
not
suitable
bio-monitor
for
Ag,
Se,
Sb,
Tl
air,
but
it
highly
species
phytoremediation
studies
aimed
at
Moreover,
relationships
studied
essential
nutrients,
such
Mg,
Ca,
P,
K,
Al,
Zn,
Ni,
Fe,
statistically
significant
very
weak;
whereas
they
exhibited
positive
strong
known
to
be
harmful
health
V,
Pb,
As.
BioResources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 2135 - 2148
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Nowadays,
the
applications
of
nanotechnology
are
increasing
in
various
fields
such
as
information
technology,
energy,
medical
sector,
and
agriculture.
Nanotechnology
has
proved
its
ability
to
solve
problems
agriculture
related
industries.
Establishing
impact
nanoparticles
on
ecosystems
become
a
primary
research
topic,
but
studies
forest
trees
quite
limited.
This
study
examined
effects
silver
germination
parameters
oriental
beech
seeds
established
their
toxic
threshold
values.
Silver
were
applied
at
concentrations
200,
400,
600,
800,
1000
mg/L
(Fagus
orientalis)
collected
from
10
different
populations
order
identify
rate,
percentage,
seedling
height,
root
collar
diameter,
plumula
length,
radicle
thickness,
length
parameters.
The
results
revealed
that
have
negative
effect
seeds,
this
is
clearly
seen
rate
20
levels
characters
starting
60
dose,
causing
decrease
13%
24%
40%
30%
length.
Kahramanmaras-Andirin
population
was
found
be
most
affected
by
nanoparticles,
while
Bursa-Inegol
Ordu-Akkus
least
affected.
Kastamonu University Journal of Forestry Faculty,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 81 - 91
Published: March 28, 2024
Aim
of
the
study:
In
process
global
climate
change
(GCC),
migration
mechanism
needed
especially
for
forest
trees
must
be
provided
by
humans.
For
this
purpose,
contrary
to
previous
studies,
detailed
studies
carried
out
on
small
areas
are
needed.
Area
present
study
in
Kastamonu
Regional
Directorate
Forestry,
which
performs
highest
level
wood
production
Türkiye,
it
was
aimed
specify
actual
distribution
Abies
and
their
suitable
due
GCC.
Material
methods:
study,
besides
existing
potential
future
areas,
also
were
determined
using
SSP
126,
370,
585
scenarios
years
2040,
2070,
2100
at
Kastamonu.
Main
results:
The
results
achieved
there
showed
that,
depending
change,
populations
would
form
an
increase
general.
Research
highlights:
This
species
(Abies)
seems
incapable
keeping
up
with
such
changes
without
human
intervention.
Thus,
considering
results,
is
recommended
make
necessary
amendments
management
plans.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Rapid
urban
growth
is
a
subject
of
worldwide
interest
due
to
environmental
problems.
Population
growth,
especially
migration
from
rural
areas,
leads
land
use
and
cover
(LULCC)
changes
in
centres.
Therefore,
LULCC
analyses
are
among
the
studies
that
will
help
decision-makers
achieve
better
sustainable
management
planning.
The
objective
this
study
was
ascertain
impact
urbanization,
which
resulted
migration,
on
alterations
LULCC,
with
particular
focus
forest
areas
surrounding
Bartın
city
centre
between
2000
2020.
Spatial
databases
for
two
periods
were
used
determine
growth.
spatial
temporal
patterns
quantified
by
interpreting
data.
Remote
sensing
(RS)
geographical
information
systems
(GIS)
have
been
data
collection,
analysis,
presentation.
assessed
under
nine
classes
using
optical
remote
methods
stand-type
maps
created
aerial
photos.
To
how
affects
status
transition
matrices
each
five
sprawl
zones
around
city.
annual
change
determined
"annual
rate".
results
indicate
urbanization
2020
increased
approximately
19%
(2510645.82
m2).
However,
did
not
harm
forests;
10.32%
(174729.65
m²)
over
same
period.
process
particularly
evident
open
agricultural
zones.
During
period,
there
37%
reduction
(2943229.85
59%
(1265457.76
m²).
can
be
attributed
its
demographic
structure,
mainly
includes
population
emergence
new
job
opportunities.
Factors
such
as
challenging
living
conditions,
insecure
environments
because
increase
temporary
foreign
asylum
seekers,
retirees
returning
their
hometowns
believed
contributed