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Trade‐offs between early planting and yellow rust resistance in wheat: Insights from screening experiments in the Indo‐Gangetic plain
Authors: Farhad Md. , Tripathi Shashi B. , Singh Ravi P. , Joshi Arun K. , Bhati Pradeep K. , Kumar Uttam 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWheat crops (Triticum aestivum) that are conventionally planted may exhibit susceptibility to yellow rust (YR). However, the disease can be mitigated if the crops are planted earlier than the recommended planting time. A wheat screening experiment was carried out at the Borlaug Institute of South Asia located in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The purpose of the study was to gain a deeper understanding of the adaptation patterns of early planted wheat. Early planting was found to be more advantageous for production potential, as well as phenology, stature, and physiological traits. In a separate experiment, each year, the same number of genotypes were screened for YR by artificially inoculating them with pathogen spores. The well‐adapted genotypes for early establishment tend to possess a greater vulnerability to YR infection. Furthermore, the infection type score for the genotype selected for early planting showed a significantly greater proportion of S (susceptible) type reactions than for the genotypes adapted to early planting. Intriguingly, more R (resistant) and moderately resistant types of reactions were observed in early‐adapted genotypes than in timely‐adapted ones. Therefore, further concentrated research on YR screening is required to assess the possibility of breeding early sown wheat in the northwest part of the Indo‐Gangetic region.
How Reliable Is Environmental Management in Mining? Learnings Through Analysis of Sustainability Reports
Authors: Howe Layla , Johnston Susan , Côte Claire 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTEnvironmental failures associated with mining operations are persistent issues. It is therefore surprising that we still know very little about whether companies are taking the organisational steps necessary to reliably achieve acceptable environmental performance. Companies use sustainability reports to describe their progress towards fulfilling environmental commitments. This study examines sustainability reports published by seven of the largest mining companies through the lens of High Reliability Organisation (HRO) theory and considers what those reports reveal about the reliability of mining company environmental activities. We conclude the extent to which environmental management practices align with HRO characteristics cannot be determined with certainty from sustainability reports. The data does suggest an insufficient embedding of environmental management in organisational collective mindsets, as well as other significant gaps in the application of HRO hallmark characteristics to environmental activities. Alternative data sources need to be explored to determine the reliability of environmental management in practice.
Does Environmental Uncertainty Increase the Likelihood of Greenwashing? The Roles of Government Subsidies and Media Attention
Authors: Yang Xinhui , Liu Bei , Liu Zhenhua , Zhang Jie , Sun Qingqing 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTPrevious studies indicate environmental uncertainty aggravates corporate management risk and can lead to changes in operating strategies adopted by corporations. However, the influence of environmental uncertainty on corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies, particularly greenwashing behavior, remains underexplored. This study seeks to examine the impact of environmental uncertainty on corporate greenwashing using a dataset from Chinese listed companies spanning 2011–2020. The empirical findings indicate a positive correlation between the degree of environmental uncertainty and greenwashing. Specifically, a one‐standard‐deviation increase in environmental uncertainty results in a 0.03 rise, equivalent to a 4.6% increase relative to the absolute value of average greenwashing. Furthermore, we provide evidence that higher subsidies and increased media attention can mitigate the positive impact of environmental uncertainty on greenwashing. Moreover, we observe that this effect is more pronounced in low‐polluting companies and state‐owned enterprises. This study contributes to the theoretical understanding of how the external environment influences operating strategies from the aspect of greenwashing and offers practical recommendations for mitigating greenwashing through the allocation of government subsidies and increased media attention.
A Benign Lesion of Thyroid Masquerading as a Salivary Gland Malignancy on Cytology
Authors: Dixit Shivansh , Sharma Pooja , Gupta Anurag , Anand Nidhi , Dhanda Mallika 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThyroid lesions are one of the most common diseases observed in clinical practice in the North India. These diseases have distinct cytological morphology and thus FNAC is done frequently. Here we report a case of adenomatoid goitre mimicking adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of salivary gland on cytology. Such close resemblance on morphology makes this a case of unusual morphological presentation of a very common condition.Case SummaryWe report here a case of a 60‐year‐old female who developed a right anterior neck swelling six years back. Systemic clinical findings were unremarkable. Routine laboratory investigations, including thyroid function test were within normal limits. A High‐resolution ultrasound of neck was performed, and a TIRADS‐IV lesion measuring 28.8 × 22.9 mm was reported. Fine needle aspiration was done. Seven smears were made and stained with MGG, H&E and PAP stains. Smears were moderately cellular and abundant globular, amorphous material was observed with lesional cells forming three‐dimensional rosette‐like structures around them, producing an ACC‐like pattern. A second consultation and immunohistochemistry on cell block we performed which led to a diagnosis of adenomatoid goitre, confirmed later histologically.ConclusionBenign lesions of thyroid can sometime mimic adenoid cystic carcinomas of salivary glands. Misdiagnosing any such case based solely on morphology can lead to wrong prognostication and thus wrong treatment. Extensive review of literature and a second consultation with an experienced pathologist should be done. Whenever needed a cell block preparation and a complete immunohistochemistry panel should be performed.
Recurrence rate of cholecystitis after initial gallbladder stenting versus secondary gallbladder stenting: A propensity score matching study
Authors: Nakabayashi Ryota , Kamada Hideki , Ono Masahiro , Kono Toshiaki , Fujita Naoki , Yamana Hiroki , Kobayashi Kiyoyuki , Tani Joji , Ando Yasuhisa , Suto Hironobu , Oshima Minoru , Okano Keiichi , Kobara Hideki 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectiveLimitations are sometimes encountered in the application of laparoscopic cholecystectomy to the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Endoscopic gallbladder stenting (EGBS) has emerged as an additional option. However, the long‐term stent patency remains an issue. This study was performed to compare the efficacy of primary and secondary EGBS.MethodsSixty‐one patients who underwent preplanned EGBS because of poor surgical tolerance from January 2006 to July 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into the initial EGBS group, in which EGBS was performed as the first option (n = 37), and the secondary EGBS group, in which EGBS was performed following other treatments (n = 24). The primary endpoint was the 3‐month recurrence rate, and the secondary endpoint was the technical success rate. Propensity score matching was performed to align the patients’ background factors between the two groups.ResultsAfter propensity score matching, six patients from each group were selected for analysis. The technical success rate was significantly higher in the secondary EGBS group (73.0% [27/37] vs. 95.8% [23/24], respectively). Furthermore, the 3‐month recurrence rate was significantly higher in the initial than secondary EGBS group (66.7% [4/6] vs. 0.0% [0/6], respectively; p = 0.0232).ConclusionSecondary EGBS may effectively prevent recurrent cholecystitis in patients with poor surgical tolerance.
Sedimentology and reservoir characterisation of Lower Jurassic clastic sedimentary rocks, Salt and Trans Indus Ranges, Pakistan: Evidence from petrography, scanning electron microscopy and petrophysics
Authors: Khattak Salman Ahmed , Khan Nasar , Khan Waseem , Dhas S. Sahaya Jude , Kontakiotis George , Islam Ihtisham , Janjuhah Hammad Tariq , Antonarakou Assimina 
Published: December 2024

AbstractIn this study, sandstones of the Lower Jurassic Datta Formation in the Salt and Trans‐Indus ranges are investigated regarding composition, diagenesis, provenance and reservoir properties using petrography, scanning electron microscopy and petrophysical analysis. The detrital mineral composition of the Datta Formation indicated that the sandstones are quartzose, lithic‐quartzose, lithic‐feldspatho‐quartzose, lithic‐quartzo‐feldspathic, quartzo‐lithic and feldspatho‐quartzose, primarily from the recycled orogen setting, including the Malani Igneous Suite, the Aravali Range and Nagar Parkar. The Datta Formation has sub‐angular to well‐rounded, fine to coarse and moderate to well‐sorted grains. Numerous diagnostic processes that occurred in the early to late stages of diagenesis, such as compaction, pressure solution, cementation, alteration, dolomitisation and dissolution, are supported by evidence in the Datta Formation. Dissolution, physical compaction, dolomitisation and alteration enhanced the reservoir quality, while pressure solution and cementation reduced the reservoir quality of the Datta Formation. The porosity types detected in the Datta Formation under scanning electron microscopy are vuggy, intracrystalline/intraparticle, dissolution and intercrystalline, with an average petrographic visual porosity of 11%. The petrophysical aspects of the Datta Formation in the Chonai‐01 well and the correlation between four wells indicated that the hydrocarbons had shifted up‐dip towards the Isa‐Khail‐01 well, so it is recommended for drilling because of the greater depositional thickness. The comparison of the Datta Formation with age‐equivalent units in other regions of eastern Tethys provided a better understanding of reservoir heterogeneities that can be applicable in areas with similar geological conditions for future petroleum exploration.
Evaluation of ATR–FTIR, HPLC–DAD, GC–MS, and GC–IR for the Analysis of 145 Street Drug Samples From Drug Checking Services
Authors: Monti Manuela Carla , Bauer Melanie , Koch Konrad , Scheurer Eva , Schlotterbeck Götz 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTDrug checking services (DCS) are entities that allow recreational drug users to have street drug samples analyzed. Diverse analytical methods are applied for DCS, ranging from test strips to mass spectrometry (MS). This work evaluates the performance and utility of common methodologies used for DCS operating with off‐site drug testing, while additionally assessing the potential of gas chromatography coupled to vapor phase infrared spectroscopy (GC–IR). Gas chromatography MS (GC–MS), GC–IR, and high‐performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector (HPLC–DAD) were evaluated based on the analysis of 145 street drug samples obtained from two Swiss DCS. Additionally, attenuated total reflection Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR–FTIR) was applied and is briefly discussed. A combined total of 245 analytes (including adulterants and cutting agents) were detected. GC–MS presented the greatest number of detected compounds, with a sensitivity of 96% compared with the sum of all analytes, followed by HPLC–DAD with 82%, while GC–IR showed limited sensitivity with 70%. GC–IR underperformed regarding the detection of low‐abundant adulterants and of the main active ingredients in strongly adulterated samples. This study discusses the limitations and strengths of the evaluated methods in the specific context of DCS, while providing insights into the occurrence of false declarations (differing analytical results compared with alleged drug identity) and the distributions of adulterants and cutting agents in street drug samples. Based on our results, complementary approaches are considered the most valuable. Finally, the promotion of comprehensive guidelines regarding the quality and suitability of analytical methods for DCS would be highly desired.
Valorizing Agro‐Food Waste for Nutraceutical Development: Sustainable Approaches for Managing Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Related Co‐Morbidities
Authors: Comi Laura , Giglione Claudia , Klinaku Fationa Tolaj , Pialorsi Federico , Tollemeto Valentina , Zurlo Maria , Seneci Antonio , Magni Paolo 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis comprehensive investigation delves into the interconnectedness of different features of cardiometabolic syndrome, such as metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and gut dysbiosis, highlighting the crucial role of nutraceuticals in their management and prevention. Given the significant overlap in the pathophysiology of these conditions, the treatment with nutraceuticals, especially those derived from agro‐food waste, offers a promising, sustainable, and innovative approach to healthcare. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the One Health concept are key frameworks for selecting the most interesting supply chain for the production of nutraceuticals from agro‐food waste, ensuring environmental sustainability, and innovative agricultural practices. In this review, the therapeutic potential of kiwifruit and apples has been explored, detailing how their bioactive compounds, like polyphenols, fiber, pectin, kaempferol, phloretin, and phlorizin, may contribute to the management of MASLD, ASCVD, and gut dysbiosis. Various extraction methods for active ingredients, including chemical, water, and enzyme extractions, are analyzed for their respective benefits and drawbacks. By integrating scientific research, sustainable agricultural practices, and innovative extraction methods, we can develop effective strategies to combat these pervasive health issues. This holistic approach not only enhances individual health outcomes but also supports broader environmental and societal goals, promoting a healthier future for all.
Development Characteristics of Fractures in the Upper Palaeozoic Along the Northeastern Edge of the Ordos Basin and Their Controlling Effects on Hydrocarbon Accumulation
Authors: Yin Shuai , Xu Ziqiang , Lu Yuanyuan , Radwan Ahmed E. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe northeastern edge of the Ordos Basin is characterised by low‐amplitude structures and the presence of intrusive rock bodies in the Upper Palaeozoic strata. Tectonic movements and stratal denudation during the Mesozoic and Cenozoic have resulted in the development of well‐defined and effective fractures in the area. However, the controlling role of fractures on the Upper Palaeozoic gas reservoirs is not yet clear. This paper uses the Linxing Block as a case study to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the role of fractures in controlling gas distribution. The study shows that the Upper Palaeozoic in this area is primarily characterised by the development of vertical fractures, which are of a tensile‐shear nature and have a low degree of filling. The formation and evolution of fractures are controlled by the generation of hydrocarbons, denudation, and tensile strain during the sedimentation‐erosion process. Tensile fractures are more likely to occur when the horizontal minimum principal stress is lower than the formation pressure during hydrocarbon generation. During the denudation process, the horizontal minimum principal stress in tight sandstone decreased, facilitating the formation of near‐vertical tensile fractures. At the same time, the strata also produce a stress tensor, with the reduction in sandstone strata being greater than that in mudstone strata. Ultimately, fractures are more developed in reservoirs with high brittle mineral (quartz and feldspar) content in the uplifted and sloped areas of low‐amplitude structures, which is favourable for the accumulation of natural gas. In contrast, fractures in the trough zones are usually underdeveloped, and fractures are extremely developed near the Zijinshan Pluton, which is detrimental to the preservation of natural gas.
Study on the Calculation of River Vertical Infiltration Based on Formula Simulation and Machine Learning
Authors: Yang Jie , Li Wanzi , Zuo Rui , Wang Jinsheng , Wang Yunlong , Yan Yulong 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTRiver infiltration is important to groundwater recharge. The vertical infiltration volume of rivers is an important index for studying the mutual recharge of surface water and groundwater. In this study, the factors influencing the vertical infiltration of heterogeneous sediments were identified, and a vertical infiltration model of heterogeneous sediments was constructed via mathematical functions and machine learning. This study also applied a calculation method to the calculation of tributaries in the upper reaches of the Wenyu River. The effective grain size d10 and the inhomogeneity coefficient Cu are the main controlling factors of the infiltration coefficient, and a genetic algorithm was introduced to fit a functional formula for the vertical infiltration volume based on the main controlling factors. It was found that the gradient boosting decision tree (GDBT) vertical infiltration model with the Lad function as the loss function was more effective than the back propagation neural network (BP) vertical infiltration model created with the Adam optimiser and ReLU activation function. The results of this study provide technical support for the quantitative calculation of natural sediment infiltration coefficients and principal support for the formulation of relevant standards for river ecological safety and management, which are of great theoretical significance and far‐reaching application value.
The Influence of Seismic Lines on Local Hydrology and Snow Accumulation in the Boreal Region of Northern Alberta
Authors: Weiland Lelia , Ketcheson Scott , Strack Maria , McDermid Gregory J. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTSeismic lines are 1.5 to 10 m wide linear corridors associated with petroleum exploration that fragment the landscape of northern Alberta. After clearing, seismic lines frequently exhibit low seedling recruitment and growth rates, due in part to the altered hydrologic conditions on the line. This research quantifies how seismic lines alter soil hydrophysical properties, hydrologic properties and snow accumulation patterns at two sites south of Fort McMurray, Alberta. During 2021 and 2022, water table levels were measured weekly during the summer months and were paired with measurements of soil properties (bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity, porosity and specific yield) on seismic lines and in the adjacent matrix. Bulk density increased on seismic lines by 19% and 113% in lowland and upland ecosystems, respectively. Saturated hydraulic conductivity decreased on seismic lines by one order of magnitude for both upland and lowland ecosystems. Water table variability was increased on seismic lines, but depth to water table was related to external factors such as topographic position. Snow measurements in March 2022 indicated that snow water equivalent was greater on seismic lines that were oriented in the East–West (EW) direction and on lines that were widest compared to SWE within the adjacent matrix. Our results provide information to researchers and industry on the alteration of important ecosystem factors on seismic lines that may limit line recovery trajectories. This information will help to guide restoration planning decisions through an enhanced knowledge of limiting factors for vegetation growth on seismic lines.
Impact of fish farm drainage water reuse for irrigation on barley yield and water productivity: Field study and simulation using the SALTMED model
Authors: Ahmed Somya Said , Soussa Hoda Kamal , Hassan Nagy Ali Ali , Abdelraouf Ramadan Eid , Sallam Gehan , Ragab Ragab 
Published: December 2024

AbstractCountries such as Egypt, which are situated in semi‐arid regions and have water constraints, primarily aim to repurpose unconventional water resources for irrigation. The aim of this research was to examine the feasibility and advantages of irrigating barley with fish farm drainage water (DWFF) rather than fresh irrigation water (IW). Four degrees of deficit irrigation [100% FI (full irrigation), 80% FI, 60% FI and 40% FI] were studied for the irrigation of barley via two types of water (DWFF and IW). The response of crops to a deficit irrigation approach involving the use of IW in the two seasons of 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 was demonstrated by the results. The yield of the barley produced with DWFF irrigation was greater than that produced with IW irrigation, ranging from 9% to 12% in 2020–2021 and from 9% to 13% in 2021–2022. This resulted from the higher concentration of dissolved biological nitrogen and other nutrients in DWFFs. There was a strong correlation between the observed and simulated crop yield values for both growing seasons, with R2 values of 0.963 and 0.960, respectively, for all the treatments. The SALTMED model was used to simulate the soil moisture content, water application efficiency, barley dry matter, yield and water productivity for all the treatments. The study concluded that DWFF is a useful irrigation substitute for IW. Higher yields were also attained with the use of less IW and chemical fertilisers because of the DWFF. In addition, there are other advantages, such as increasing farmer income and lowering discharge to the drainage network.