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This article discusses the relevant insights that can be derived from wild animal behavior to inform entrepreneurial innovation and strategy. This paper presents some of the most important issues, including Behavioral Adaptation and Flexibility; Learning and Social Influences on Innovation; Niche Utilization and Efficient Use of Resources; Resilience via Innovation Networks and Coping Mechanisms in Behavior; Technology Derived from Wildlife; and Behavioral Strategies in Complex Systems. The systems approach to animal behavioral strategizing accounts for sophisticated, highly nuanced strategies for dealing with dynamic, complex environments, mirroring the entrepreneurial ecosystem requirements. Examples and case studies offer a glimpse into how wildlife-inspired technological innovation supports data gathering and conservation efforts, holding business opportunities. The article goes on to identify sustainable business and biodiversity preservation as critical components of long-term business models consistent with the ecosystem school of thinking.
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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine–metabolic disorder that affects reproductive health, insulin sensitivity, and systemic inflammatory processes. Naturopathic interventions—including nutritional therapies, herbal medicine, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modification—have gained increasing interest as complementary strategies to address the multifactorial nature of PCOS.
Objective: This review synthesizes evidence published between 2015 and 2025 on the effectiveness of key naturopathic interventions—such as inositol, berberine, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and lifestyle modification—in improving metabolic, hormonal, and clinical outcomes in women with PCOS.
Methods: A structured literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Fifteen eligible studies, including clinical trials and systematic reviews, were selected and qualitatively analyzed based on relevance to PCOS-related endocrine and metabolic outcomes.
Results: The reviewed interventions demonstrated potential benefits in reducing insulin resistance, lowering androgen levels, improving lipid profiles, decreasing inflammation, and enhancing ovulatory function. Inositol and berberine, in particular, showed the most consistent metabolic improvements across the included studies.
Conclusion: Naturopathic interventions represent promising complementary options for managing PCOS, offering improvements in both metabolic and reproductive parameters. However, further high-quality randomized trials are required to determine optimal dosing, treatment duration, and comparative efficacy among different therapies.
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Background and Objective: Salicornia spp., a halophytic plant capable of thriving in saline soils and coastal regions, has recently attracted attention as a sustainable source of edible oils, forage, and bioactive compounds. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the agronomic practices, processing, and medicinal properties of Salicornia.
Materials and Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Keywords included ‘Salicornia’, ‘halophyte oilseed’, ‘cultivation’, ‘phytochemicals’, and ‘medicinal properties’ from 2010 to 2025. Only peer-reviewed articles with DOI were included.
Results: S. bigelovii and S. europaea are most suitable for seed oil production, whereas S. persica and S. iranica are preferable for biomass harvesting. Seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and oleic acids. Stems and seeds contain significant phenolic and flavonoid compounds, which exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Salicornia cultivation in arid, saline climates is feasible using saline water up to 40 dS/m without yield reduction. Processing methods include drying, cold oil extraction, and incorporation of plant powder into functional foods.
Conclusion: Salicornia holds significant potential for sustainable agriculture in saline lands and can serve as a valuable source of oil, medicinal compounds, and functional food ingredients.