Warsaw University of Life Sciences

Effect of shrub vegetation on soil organic matter fractionation and soil biochemical processes

Abstract Aim Shrub layers are functional determinants of soil processes, yet their role in regulating soil organic matter (SOM) fractions, dissolved compounds, and enzymatic activity remains insufficiently quantified. This study evaluated the effects of three shrub species—Europe...

Overview of the re‐evaluation of trace elements as nutritional feed additives in the European Union : characterization, safety, and efficacy

The re-evaluation of feed additives in the European Union was outlined in the Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. The primary objectives were to ensure safety and verify efficacy, as well as to update authorizations and phase out unsafe additives or those in which the industry expresse...

From Leaves to Roots: Seasonal Dynamics of Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Use of Understory Plant Resources in a Forest–Agricultural Landscape of Central Poland

Wild boars (Sus scrofa) forage on plant resources located both above and below the soil surface, but it remains unclear whether these resources are exploited simultaneously or used as complementary food pools according to season. This study examined seasonal changes in the use of...

One hundred years of forest fires in Poland – historical and socio-economic context

Background Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) covers 60% of Poland’s forests and is considered fire-prone. Understanding historical fire regimes provides a baseline for evaluating changes; yet, Poland’s historical forest fire characteristics remain poorly documented. Aim To reconst...

Plant-Derived Feed Additives Modulate the Microbiota–Gut–Immune Axis in Broiler Chickens: From Intestinal Homeostasis to Physiological Resilience

The withdrawal of antibiotic growth promoters has fundamentally changed the priorities of poultry nutrition, shifting attention from growth promotion towards maintenance of intestinal homeostasis and physiological resilience, defined here as the capacity of the organism to mainta...

A 225-year (1799–2024) homogenized daily water level series of the Vistula River in Warsaw

Abstract. We present a 225-year (1799–2024) homogenized daily water level series for the Vistula River in Warsaw, comprising 82,453 observations. The construction of this consistent dataset required adjustments for changes in gauge location, shifts in gauge zero, differences in h...

Shape speaks loud: a geometric morphometric perspective on veterinary osteology

Geometric morphometrics has created a significant field in the study of skeletal variation in veterinary osteology by providing a robust framework for investigating shape variation. This technique allows for the analysis of anatomical structures in a variety of biological context...

NIR‐Light‐Activable Macrophage Polarization Orchestration Using Laser‐Structured Janus Nanoplatform Derived from Waste for Infected Wound Healing

ABSTRACT The human skin is highly susceptible to bacterial infections and inflammation when its integrity is disrupted. Treatment of infected wounds is a big challenge in modern medicine, and rising antibiotic resistance motivates the development of antibiotic‐free therapies. Her...

Acute toxicity and tissue deposition of graphene oxide decorated with platinum nanoparticles following intraperitoneal administration in rats

Recently developed novel graphene oxide decorated with platinum nanoparticles (GO/PtNPs) has been recognized for its anticancer properties. Therefore, in vivo studies assessing the toxicity and tissue deposition of these particles are needed. Using a fixed-dose acute toxicity des...

Multi-Criteria Technological and Cradle-to-Gate Sustainability Assessment of CEM II/A-S and CEM II/B-V Cements for Heavy Precast Concrete Production

The transition to lower-clinker binders in heavy precast concrete is constrained by the need to combine rapid production cycles, high early-age strength, self-compacting performance, durability and measurable environmental benefits. The scientific gap addressed in this study is t...

Serum Biochemistry and Histopathological Profiles of Normoglycemic and Streptozotozin-Induced Hyperglycemic Rats Treated with Mace Water Extract from Myristica fragrans Houtt

Background/Objectives: This in vivo study was conducted to investigate the effects of mace water extract from Myristica fragrans Houtt (ME) on serum biochemical and histopathological profiles of normoglycemic and streptozotozin-induced hyperglycemic rats. Methods: Biochemical par...

Extraction-dependent modulation of lipid structure, oxidative stability and bioactive composition of pomegranate seed oil: integrating process greenness with product quality

Abstract Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) is a valuable source of punicic acid and lipophilic bioactive compounds; however, extraction conditions critically determine both oil quality and process sustainability. This study evaluated five extraction techniques—cold pressing (CP), Soxhle...

Suburbanisation effects on light pollution in Warsaw’s natural areas assessed using drone imagery and machine learning

Suburbanisation is a major driver of artificial light at night (ALAN) in urban environments, yet its specific impacts on ecologically valuable areas remain insufficiently quantified. This study investigates the effects of suburbanisation on light pollution (LP) across eight ecolo...