Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1340 - 1340
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Biostimulants
such
as
seaweed
extracts
are
emerging
crop
management
products
that
can
enhance
productivity
and
nutritional
quality
under
abiotic
stress
conditions.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
assess
the
effectiveness
of
a
seaweed-derived
biostimulant
(Kelpak®)
in
alleviating
salinity
spinach.
A
greenhouse
experiment
which
consisted
five
treatments
(T1
=
Control
plants
(no
NaCl
or
extract
(SWE),
T2
subjected
300
mM
without
SWE,
T3
+
1%
dilution
T4
2.5%
T5
5%
SWE)
was
conducted.
The
results
showed
addition
SWE
reduced
growth,
relative
water
content,
chlorophyll,
quality.
Similarly,
induced
severe
oxidative
stress,
indicated
by
excessive
amounts
superoxide
radicals,
malondialdehyde
upregulation
catalase,
peroxidase,
polyphenols,
flavonoids.
Interestingly,
treated
with
displayed
substantial
enhancement
performance,
reduction
improved
quality,
characterised
considerable
minerals,
proximate
constituents,
vitamins.
These
support
use
enhancing
growth
spinach
saline
cultivation.
Land,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 297 - 297
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
A
comprehensive
understanding
of
soil
salinity
characteristics
and
the
vertical
spatial
distribution
particle
sizes
in
lakes
wetlands
within
arid
zones,
as
well
elucidating
their
interrelationship,
is
crucial
for
effective
wetland
salinization
management.
In
this
study,
typical
salinized
wetland,
Ebinur
Lake
was
selected
research
object.
total
50
sampling
points
were
established
along
edge
Lake,
resulting
collection
200
samples
from
depths
0–60
cm.
The
size
(PSD)
obtained
by
laser
sizer,
fractal
dimension
structure
deduced
applying
theory.
soluble
salt
content
(TSS)
ions
measured
laboratory
physicochemical
experiments.
Finally,
Pearson
correlation
other
methods
used
to
explore
relationship
between
size.
results
showed
following:
(1)
Soil
study
area
severe,
accumulation
surface
salts
obvious,
with
a
mean
value
46,410
mg/kg.
TSS
predominantly
influenced
Cl−,
SO42−,
Na+
+
K+,
Mg2+,
Ca2+.
(2)
Across
various
depths,
silt
sand
primary
constituents,
dimensions
(Dsoil)
ranging
1.91
2.76,
averaging
2.54,
poor
textural
structure.
Dsoil
closely
mirrored
that
TSS.
(3)
According
analysis
results,
increased,
continued
rise,
an
increasing
clay,
while
decreased.
Simultaneously,
particles
became
finer,
also
suggesting
sandy
loam
silty
soils
more
prone
accumulation.
Soil Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 3 - 3
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Soil
salinity
is
a
major
constraint
to
soil
health
and
crop
productivity,
especially
in
arid
semi-arid
regions.
The
most
accurate
measurement
of
considered
be
the
electrical
conductivity
saturated
extracts
(ECe).
Because
this
method
labor-intensive,
it
unsuitable
for
routine
analysis
large
sampling
campaigns.
This
study
aimed
identify
best
models
estimate
based
on
ECe
relation
rapid
(EC)
soil/water
(referred
as
S:W
henceforward)
extracts.
We
evaluated
relationship
between
ECS:W
extract
ratios
(1:1,
1:2,
1:5)
salt-affected
soils
from
Sehb
El
Masjoune
region
Morocco.
0.5
235
dS/m,
determined
by
method.
A
total
125
samples,
topsoil
(0–15
cm)
subsoil
(15–30
with
mainly
fine
medium
textures,
were
analyzed
using
linear,
logarithmic,
second-order
polynomial
regression
models.
included
all
samples
or
grouped
according
texture
(fine,
medium)
specific
textural
classes.
mean
values
2.6,
3.1,
7.9
times
greater
than
EC
1:1,
1:5
extracts,
respectively.
Polynomial
had
predictive
accuracy,
R2
=
0.98,
lowest
root
square
error
10.6
10.7
dS/m
1:2.
could
represent
non-linear
relationships
indicators,
80–170
range,
where
other
typically
underestimate
salinity.
These
results
confirm
that
advanced
techniques
are
suitable
predicting
region.
site-specific
outperformed
previously
published
models,
because
they
consider
spatial
variability
heterogeneity
area
explicitly.
confirms
importance
calibrating
local
environmental
conditions.
Consequently,
we
can
undertake
assessments
hundreds
simple,
extraction
direct
indicator
extrapolate
model.
Our
approach
enables
widespread
needed
land-use
planning,
irrigation
management,
selection
landscapes.
Molecular & cellular biomechanics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(1), P. 762 - 762
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
This
paper
presents
an
innovative
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)—based
system
for
real-time
posture
analysis
and
correction
in
instrumental
music
training.
The
integrates
OpenPose-based
Convolutional
Neural
Networks
(CNN)
skeletal
tracking,
Dynamic
Time
Warping
motion
pattern
analysis,
K-Nearest
Neighbors
(K-NN)
classification.
Through
a
16-week
experimental
study
involving
18
students,
the
demonstrated
significant
improvements
learning
outcomes
compared
to
traditional
methods.
Key
findings
include
(a)
33.3%
faster
technique
acquisition
AI-assisted
methods;
(b)
18.6%
higher
improvement
rates
by
week
16;
(c)
40.2%
better
self-correction
capabilities;
(d)
95.1%
retention
rate
of
correct
after
6
months.
processes
video
input
at
120
fps
with
total
latency
30
ms,
achieving
94.3%
accuracy
detection
91.2%
matching.
research
establishes
comprehensive
framework
integrating
AI
technology
education,
providing
continuous,
objective
feedback
during
practice
sessions.
approach
addresses
critical
gap
between
supervised
instruction
individual
practice,
potentially
reducing
risk
performance-related
injuries
through
early
deviations.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Abstract
The
Sustainability
Nexus
Analytics,
Informatics,
and
Data
(AID)
Programme
of
the
United
Nations
University
(UNU),
aims
to
provide
information,
data,
computational,
analytical
tools
support
sustainable
management
long-term
security
natural
resources
using
a
nexus
approach.
This
paper
introduces
Soil
Health
Module
AID
Programme.
Healthy
soil
is
crucial
for
life
on
Earth,
it
essential
ecosystem
services
functioning,
access
clean
water,
socioeconomic
structure,
biodiversity,
food
growing
population
world.
soils
contribute
mitigating
effects
climate
change
reduce
consequences
extreme
events
such
as
flooding
drought.
influence
hydrologic
cycle
by
regulating
transpiration,
water
infiltration,
evaporation
affecting
land–atmosphere
interactions.
UNU
evolve
into
ultimate
focal
point,
supporting
diverse
array
stakeholders
with
state-of-the-art
data
that
are
health
monitoring
projection.
discusses
importance
adopting
approach
ensuring
health,
explores
currently
at
our
disposal
quantifying
predicting
concludes
recommendations
future
effort
direction
within
concerning
health.