Correction: From photocatalysis to photon-phonon co-driven catalysis for methanol reforming to hydrogen and valuable by-products.

Correction for 'From photocatalysis to photon-phonon co-driven catalysis for methanol reforming to hydrogen and valuable by-products' by Hui Wang , , 2025, https://doi.org/10.1039/d4cs00551a.

Mangrove-based carbon market projects: What stakeholders need to address during pre-feasibility assessment.

Mangrove-based carbon market projects (MbCMP) aim to conserve, protect and restore mangrove habitats in order to generate high quality blue carbon credits via a crediting program, as a contribution to climate change mitigation/adaptation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services provision and local socio-economic development. The blue carbon credits generated are transferable, verifiable and sold through carbon markets to earn additional income for governments and local communities. The main aim of the paper is to provide important considerations for pre-field planning, that is, how challenges associated with fieldwork, project implementation, and monitoring reporting and verification (MRV) can be addressed with proper pre-field planning.

NiCr-LDH/VC MXene nanocomposites as an efficient electrocatalyst for urea oxidation.

The quest for highly efficient electrocatalysts for direct urea fuel cells (DUFCs) is vital in addressing the energy deficits and environmental crisis. Ni-based LDHs are widely known for their substantial capability in urea oxidation reactions (UOR). This study involved the synthesis of NiCr-LDH/VC MXene nanocomposites (NCVs) and the evaluation of their electrochemical efficiency towards UOR.

First formal record of the feeding habits of Saileriolidae (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomomorpha, Pentatomoidea), with redescription of (Schaefer & Ashlock, 1970), comb. nov. endemic to Vietnam.

In the present study, the rare true bug (Schaefer & Ashlock, 1970), (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Pentatomomorpha, Pentatomoidea, Saileriolidae), which is endemic to Vietnam, is redescribed and transferred from the genus China & Slater, 1956 to the genus Hsiao, 1964 based on morphological characteristics. Adults and nymphs of this species congregate in groups of several individuals and suck sap from the abaxial side of the leaves of sp. (Lauraceae).

Environmental triggers and ecological implications of a harmful algal bloom in the northern Arabian/Persian Gulf: Insights into the driving forces and consequences.

The Arabian/Persian Gulf, a marginal sea of the northern Indian Ocean, has been significantly impacted by human activities, leading to a rise in harmful algal blooms (HABs). This study investigates the summer blooming of an ichthyotoxic phytoflagellate Chattonella marina var. antiqua and associated fish-kill in Kuwaiti waters, connecting the events to a previous dust storm and eutrophication status in the coastal waters of the Northern Arabian Gulf (NAG).

Investigations on the synthesis and characterization of silver-doped MoO thin films for photocatalytic applications.

In this study, we aimed to enhance the photocatalytic performance of molybdenum oxide (MoO) thin films by doping with silver (Ag) via a spray pyrolysis technique. The primary objective for silver incorporation was intended to introduce additional energy levels into the band structure of MoO, improving its efficiency. Structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and optical spectroscopy.

Physics of sliding on water explains morphological and behavioural allometry across a wide range of body sizes in water striders (Gerridae).

Laws of physics shape adaptations to locomotion, and semiaquatic habitats of water striders provide opportunities to explore adaptations to locomotion on water surface. The hydrodynamics of typical propelling with symmetrical strokes of midlegs is well understood, but the subsequent passive sliding on surface has not been explored. We hypothesized that morphological and behavioural adaptations to sliding vary by body size.

Exploring the Use of Ambientally Stored Methylene Diphosphonate Radiopharmaceutical Aliquots in Solving Challenging Situations in Developing Countries.

 The primary aim was to evaluate the prolonged quality characteristics of methyl diphosphonate (MDP) aliquots during ambient storage over a specified duration. This study further investigated potential additives that could enhance the stability of MDP aliquots stored under such conditions.  This was a laboratory-based experimental study conducted at the University Teaching Adult Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.

Assessment of the ability of Lactococcus lactis 537 to bind aflatoxin M1 in the presence of inulin and Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum).

One promising method for the detoxification of Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) involves the use of probiotic bacteria combined with prebiotics. This approach is both safe and cost-effective, while also offering additional health benefits. The objective of this study was to investigate the capacity of Lactococcus lactis 537 (Lc.

A twin of Polydora hoplura (Annelida: Spionidae) from the Arabian (Persian) Gulf, with review of primers used for barcoding of Spionidae.

The spionid polychaete Polydora hoplura Claparède, 1868 has been widely recorded boring in shells of abalone, oysters, clams, barnacle tests and sponges in temperate and subtropical waters. Molecular studies have suggested conspecificity of individuals collected worldwide but showed high genetic variability of the species with the highest diversity of haplotypes in the South African population. We have compared the morphology and genetic data of shell-boring worms from Kuwait, which were previously assigned to P.

Impact of Extreme Heat on Cardiovascular Health in Kuwait: Present and Future Projections.

Background: The Middle East, especially Kuwait, is experiencing rapidly rising temperatures due to climate change. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality in the country, and extreme heat is expected to exacerbate hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases. There is limited data quantifying the historical and future impacts of heat on hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases in Kuwait.

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) in Kuwait and global analysis of the population structure and evolutionary pattern of TYLCV.

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (Family Geminiviridae, Genus Begomovirus) is a serious menace in the cultivation of tomato causing Tomato leaf curl disease (ToLCD). Recently, we presented the TYLCV isolates having additional genomic features (nucleotides insertions) characterized from the tomato fields of Kuwait adding up to the genetic diversity repertoire of these viruses. The widespread prevalence of disease in tropics across the continents, emergence of genetic variants and ever increasing complete genome sequences of virus isolates in public database warrant a global analysis to infer the genetic diversity, evolutionary pattern so as to devise suitable disease control stratagems.

Macronutrients-availing microbiomes: biodiversity, mechanisms, and biotechnological applications for agricultural sustainability.

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the three most essential micronutrients which play major roles in plant survivability by being a structural or non-structural component of the cell. Plants acquire these nutrients from soil in the fixed (NO, NH) and solubilized forms (K, HPO and HPO). In soil, the fixed and solubilized forms of nutrients are unavailable or available in bare minimum amounts; therefore, agrochemicals were introduced.

Cardiovascular Disease Risk in the Obese Population in Kuwait: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The increasing prevalence of obesity and associated cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Kuwait requires a comprehensive analysis of its contributing factors and health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the relationship between obesity and CVDs and identify the main factors driving obesity in the Kuwaiti population.

Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, multiple databases were systematically searched, identifying 980 articles.

A Review of the Links Between Work and Heart Disease in the 21st Century.

This review explores the multifaceted exposures in the workplace that contribute to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including physical, ergonomics, chemical, biological, psychosocial, and emerging occupational hazards. These well-documented occupational hazards have long been linked to heart disease. Exposures arising from these hazards present significant concerns for worker health and safety.

Optimizing food waste anaerobic digestion in Kuwait: Experimental insights and empirical modelling using artificial neural networks.

This study investigates, for the first time, the anaerobic digestion of food waste in Kuwait to optimize methane production through a combination of artificial neural network (ANN) modelling and continuous reactor experiments. The ANN model, utilizing eight hidden neurons and a 70-20-10 split for training, validation and testing sets, yielded mean squared error values of 0.0056, 0.

Enhancing impact of dietary nano formulated quercetin on laying performance: egg quality, oxidative stability of stored eggs, intestinal immune and antioxidants related genes expression.

Background: Nutritional interventions with natural antioxidants can provide a pragmatic solution for modifying hens' performance and maintaining oxidative stability of eggs during storage. Quercetin is the most abundant flavonoids with potent antioxidant and immune stimulant activities. The concept of incorporating of quercetin, as potent antioxidant and immunostimulant, into effective nano-carriers (QNPs) has promoted their bioavailability and stability thus, their effectiveness for the first time were assessed on laying hens' performance and immunity, eggs quality during storage.

Potential health risks of inhaling hazardous chemical exposures at fuel stations: a pilot study in a hot, arid environment.

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the issue of exposure to hazardous chemical compounds and the potential health risks associated with them. Fuel stations play a critical role in society, supporting the transportation industry and serving the general public. However, the routine activities at these stations expose workers and customers to dangerous chemical compounds, posing potential health risks.