1941. Plastic Pirates - Go Europe! : Floating macro-, meso- and microlitter data collected by citizens in rivers in Europe between 2022 and 2024Charlotte A. L. Dhondt, Mateja Grego, A. Adamopoulou, Roula Andriopoulou, Plamen Angelov, Joana C. Antunes, Oliver Bajt, Milen Baltov, Luis A. E. Batista de Carvalho, Filipa Bessa, Larissa Bonifacio, Štefan Trdan, 2025, complete scientific database of research data Keywords: floating litter, microplastic, European rivers, Restore ou ocean and waters, citizen science
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1942. Faunistic, ecological, and zoogeographical survey of heterobranch fauna in the Adriatic Sea: experiences from SloveniaLovrenc Lipej, Ana Fortič, Domen Trkov, Borut Mavrič, Danijel Ivajnšič, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The heterobranch fauna recorded to date in the Slovenian part of the Adriatic Sea was reviewed and analysed in order to present an updated inventory. The ecological traits and zoogeographical affiliation of the recorded heterobranchs were also analysed. The new data revealed that the heterobranch fauna in the area consists of at least 157 species with the majority being nudibranchs (61.4%). The bulk of heterobranchs were considered as Atlanto-Mediterraneans. Heterobranch diversity was found to be significantly related to the number of sampling events. The spatial pattern of heterobranch species and their composition structure in parts of the study area were linked to specific human-impacted areas (HIAs) such as coastal wetlands, ports, and mariculture facilities. Better examination of less investigated environments, new sampling techniques, and citizen science involvement will doubtlessly increase the numbers in this checklist.
Keywords: Gastropoda, Heterobranchia, checklist, ecological traits, feeding guilds, zoogeography, mapping, Adriatic Sea
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1943. Plastic Pirates - Go Europe! : Macrolitter data collected by citizens on riverbanks in Europe between 2022 and 2024Charlotte A. L. Dhondt, Mateja Grego, Meritxell Abril Cuevas, Roula Andriopoulou, Plamen Angelov, Milen Baltov, Larissa Bonifacio, Valentīna Burdukovska, Steigvilè Byčenkienè, Antonio Jesús Canepa-Oneto, Štefan Trdan, 2025, complete scientific database of research data Keywords: macrolitter, citizen science, riverbank pollution, data validation, environmental education
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1944. The microstructure of scales varies in four lizard speciesAnamarija Žagar, Katja Konc, Matej Hočevar, Urban Dajčman, Valentina Perc, Rodrigo Megía-Palma, Miguel A. Carretero, Damjana Drobne, Sara Novak, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The microstructure of lizard scales carries a phylogenetic signal in traits, reflecting key adaptations with high functional value. Using scanning electron microscopy, we examined the skin surface of four European Lacertidae species which occur in different habitats, as well as climatic conditions. We sampled Podarcis carbonelli and P. virescens from an oceanic-influenced climate, Zootoca vivipara from a temperate climate, and Gallotia galloti from three climatically distinct sites. In all species, dorsal midbody scales were proximally laminated. However, G. galloti differed from the other species, displaying spiny margins on lamellae, whereas Podarcis species and Z. vivipara had smooth margins. Within G. galloti, spiny microstructures were denser and larger in the northern, humid population compared to the high-elevation and southern, drier populations. These differences highlight the potential functional role of microstructures in skin adaptation to environmental conditions and emphasize their ecological significance in lizard species across climatic variation.
Keywords: functional morphology, Lacertidae, morphology, microornamentation, skin
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1947. Prolegomena to agapeology : reflections on love as panexperiential phenomenonLenart Škof, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: This paper is an attempt to reflect upon the hidden or mysterious logic of love as an ontological and panexperiential phenomenon. In our attempt, we are crossing the fields of philosophy, spirituality, and contemporary research in psi phenomena (also known as paranormal phenomena) and investigating some historical conditions of margins and disputes between the disciplines based on David Ray Griffin’s work, Parapsychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality. In the main part of this paper, we present the aesthetic theory of force by Christoph Menke and follow his rich analyses on the hidden, obscure layers of the soul. Based on these analyses, we present our own thesis on agapeology as being related both to psi phenomena and aesthetic phenomena. Throughout the history of religion and Western science, magical and miraculous events were too often relegated to the domain of faith or superstition and dismissed almost entirely. In the final parts of this paper, we aim to show that using the approaches of synchronicity (C.G. Jung) and ontology of the ground (F.W.J., Schelling) and acknowledging the phenomena known as quantum entanglement (C. Keller), we can postulate an underlying nexus, providing us with an access to the agapeistic effects of what we idiosyncratically call the phenomenon of dark love.
Keywords: agapeology, telepathy, magic, constructive theology, extrasensory perception, synchronicity, love, spiritualism Catherine Keller, D.R. Griffin, C.G. Jung, C. Menke, F.W.J. Schelling
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1948. Dataset for the research article “Characterization of steel corrosion in alkali-activated mortars using advanced techniques”Nina Gartner, Miha Hren, Tadeja Kosec, Andraž Legat, Mojca Mušič, 2025, complete scientific database of research data Abstract: This dataset supports the investigation of long-term corrosion behaviour of steel in alkali-activated mortars (AAMs), a promising alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). It contains experimental data collected over a one-year exposure period in which steel-reinforced AAMs were subjected to cyclic wetting and drying with a chloride-containing solution. The dataset includes results from three AAM compositions based on fly ash, slag, and metakaolin. Corrosion monitoring was performed using two advanced techniques: coupled multi-electrode array (CMEA) sensors for measuring partial currents, and electrical resistance (ER) sensors for quantifying steel cross-section loss. Additionally, the dataset contains imaging data from X-ray computed microtomography (microCT), as well as photographs of the steel reinforcement after exposure. This comprehensive dataset provides the foundation for the research paper Characterization of steel corrosion in alkali-activated mortars using advanced techniques (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e05165) and enables further studies on corrosion processes in AAMs, supporting the development of advanced monitoring approaches for alternative cementitious materials.
Keywords: korozija, alkalijsko-aktivirani materiali, mreža sklopljenih elektrod, električni uporovni senzor, rentgenska računalniška mikrotomografija, vizualna analiza
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1949. The overlooked suspension feeders : the filtering activity of the Bryozoans Schizoporella errata and Bugula neritina in the Northern AdriaticAna Fortič, Borut Mavrič, Petra Slavinec, Lovrenc Lipej, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Marine fouling communities, characterized by a high abundance of suspension feeders, play a crucial role in regulating ecosystem services, particularly in improving seawater quality. While not typically prioritized in conservation due to their prevalence in degraded or artificial habitats, fouling communities are important for their ecological functions under increasing urbanization and climate change. Bryozoans are an important component of these communities, although their filtering activity is less understood compared to some other groups, such as bivalves and ascidians. In this paper, we aimed to investigate the filtration activity of two widespread fouling bryozoan species, namely Schizoporella errata and Bugula neritina in the northern Adriatic (Slovenia). We measured the clearance rates (CR) of both the species when fed with microalgae to assess their filtration capacity and determine the most suitable units for quantifying the biofiltration. B. neritina exhibited a higher average CR than S. errata. The maximum CR was 32 mL/(h·cm2 ) for the S. errata and 52 mL/(h·cm2 ) for the B. neritina. Due to the morphological and growth differences between the species, the surface area was determined to be the most appropriate unit for expressing the CR. We also examined the CR of the S. errata exposed to fluorescent microplastic beads and identified active feeding areas within the colonies. Feeding zooids in S. errata were concentrated at the terminal growth margins and elevated areas of the frontal budding, as indicated by a higher fluorescence and microsphere density. These results contribute to the existing knowledge on fouling bryozoans in coastal habitats and provide further insights into their potential role as biofilters and contributors to ecosystem functioning.
Keywords: bryozoans, suspension feeders, fouling community, ecosystem services, microplastics, Schizoporella errata, Bugula neritina
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