A unified and multi-scale source:Pathway priority index for diffuse pollution management.

Diffuse pollution is a global issue where management, particularly relating to phosphorus (P) transfers from agricultural land to water, needs to consider the magnitude of the source pressure and the connectivity of the hydrological pathway pressure. Combined, these pressures are considered as critical source areas (CSAs) and where mitigation resources should be focused as part of landscape targeting. However, data requirements and lack of a unified method have made this difficult to implement at national scales.

A national-scale high-resolution runoff risk and channel network mapping workflow for diffuse pollution management.

Managing diffuse pollution from agricultural land requires a spatially explicit risk assessment that can be applied over large areas. Major components of such assessments are the precise definition of both channel networks that often originate as small channels and streams, and Hydrologically Sensitive Areas (HSAs) of storm runoff that occur on land surfaces. Challenges relate to regions of complex topography and land use patterns, particularly those which have been heavily modified by arterial drainage.

An assessment of the validity and reliability of the P022-P version of e-Celsius core temperature capsules.

Core temperature monitoring is a research tool used in many studies, though most popularly, heat strain. Ingestible core temperature capsules are a non-invasive and increasingly popular choice for measuring core body temperature, particularly considering the well-established validation of capsule systems. A newer version of the e-Celsius ingestible core temperature capsule has been released since the preceding validation study resulting in a paucity of validated research for the current version of capsules, P022-P, used by researchers.

Firefighter salivary cortisol responses following rapid heat stress.

This research evaluated the impact of rapid heat stress on the rate of salivary cortisol appearance. We hypothesized that rapid heat stress would result in an increased rate of salivary cortisol appearance. Fourteen adult male participants performed an incremental exercise test to a termination criterion (volitional maximum, core temperature = 39.