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Environmental Sciences
Junyao Zhang, Xiaomei Yang, Zhihua Wang, Tao Zhang, Xiaoliang Liu
Summary: The study analyzed the temporal and spatial changes in China's mangrove landscape pattern, finding that before 2000, each shore exhibited a downward trend in total area, deteriorating connectivity, and stable fragmentation at a low level. After 2000, although the total area improved, fragmentation gradually increased. Shores in Guangdong and Hainan showed significant differences within the same province.
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Xiuxia Li, Qingsheng Wang, Yucheng Hu, Linhai Jing, Wenyan Ge
Summary: In this study, the climate comfort level for tourism on the Tibetan Plateau was assessed using ERA-5 reanalysis data from 1979 to 2020. The tourism climate index (TCI) was calculated and showed increasing trends in both annual and monthly TCI. Spatially, higher TCI values and more significant increasing trends were found in the eastern, southern, and peripheral regions of the Tibetan Plateau, as well as in the Qaidam Basin with lower altitude. These findings provide valuable guidance for tourism development in response to climate change.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2023)
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Forestry
Mirela Beloiu, Dimitris Poursanidis, Antonis Tsakirakis, Nektarios Chrysoulakis, Samuel Hoffmann, Petros Lymberakis, Antonis Barnias, David Kienle, Carl Beierkuhnlein
Summary: This study examined the dynamic of treelines on the Mediterranean island of Crete from 1945 to 2015. Although there was no shift in the treeline over the past 70 years, the increased temperature has started to affect the optimal altitude of the treeline. The treeline elevation was found to be strongly correlated with topographic exposure to wind.
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Engineering, Environmental
Amin Sadeqi, Hossein Tabari, Yagob Dinpashoh
Summary: Less than 20% of study stations showed significant trends in HDD, while over 80% had significant increasing trends in CDD and HDD + CDD. Cooling energy demand in Iran has dramatically increased in the last 60 years, while heating energy demand has remained relatively constant. Results suggest that if global warming continues, there will be a considerable increase in cooling energy demand in residential sectors.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianfeng Liu, Lin Chen, Zhonghua Yang, Yifan Zhao, Xiwang Zhang
Summary: The study evaluates the ecosystem service value and its impact mechanism in the poverty-stricken Dabie Mountain area in China. It finds that ESV is sensitive to land cover change and socioeconmic parameters are negatively correlated with ESV.
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Ecology
Kuiling Zu, Jonathan Lenoir, Jingyun Fang, Zhiyao Tang, Zehao Shen, Chengjun Ji, Chengyang Zheng, Ao Luo, Wenqi Song, Niklaus E. Zimmermann, Loic Pellissier, Zhiheng Wang
Summary: This study assessed changes in species' elevational centroids and their drivers in 29 Chinese mountains using historical specimen records and recent field observations for 735 seed plant species. The results showed that 54% of the species shifted upward while 46% shifted downhill. The study also found that precipitation changes, species' climatic adaptations, functional traits, and mountain size all contributed to the magnitude of species' centroid elevational range shifts.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yiwen Long, Guoyu Ren
Summary: By analyzing the spatial distribution and long-term trend of the difference between ground surface temperature (GST) and surface air temperature (SAT) in China from 1961 to 2018, this study reveals that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the northwestern deserts have the largest GST-SAT in the warm season. The GST-SAT is greatest in summer, with the maximum monthly value occurring in July. The warm-season mean GST-SAT has a significant increasing trend, with the largest increase in mid-late spring and the smallest increase in August.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sohini Dudhat, Anant Pande, Aditi Nair, Indranil Mondal, Mridula Srinivasan, Kuppusamy Sivakumar
Summary: Marine mammal strandings provide important information on species' life histories, population health, and the status of marine ecosystems. The study analyzed data over 270 years and found an increasing trend in strandings along the Indian coast. Peak stranding events were observed from June to September on the west coast and from December to January on the east coast. Several sections of the coastline were identified as hotspots with higher numbers of stranded animals reported. The study recommends establishing regional stranding response centers at these hotspots and maintaining a national stranding database for long-term marine mammal conservation planning.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Krishneel K. Sharma, Andrew D. Magee, Danielle C. Verdon-Kidd
Summary: The study of tropical cyclone tracks in the southwest Pacific region over the past 70 years revealed significant temporal trends, with certain TC track clusters becoming less frequent while others increased. There was a notable decrease in TCs with straight and quasi-straight tracks over the last decade.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junchao Wang, Tao Peng, Yiheng Xiang, Zhiyuan Yin, Haixia Qi
Summary: Exploring the characteristics of uneven temporal and spatial distribution of precipitation in mountain watersheds can provide valuable insights for regional agricultural development, resource utilization, and ecological environment protection. This study analyzed the temporal and spatial variation of precipitation concentration degree (PCD) and precipitation concentration period (PCP) in the Wujiang River Basin using various analysis methods. The results showed that both PCD and PCP exhibited certain trends and changes, with precipitation concentration expected to increase in the future. The topography of the basin played a significant role in shaping the spatial distribution of precipitation.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Shuai Zhou, Yimin Wang, Ziyan Li, Jianxia Chang, Aijun Guo, Kai Zhou
Summary: This study utilized the SPEI and run theory, combined with geographic statistics analysis method, to investigate the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of drought events in China Mainland. Results indicated a gradual increase in drought trend in basins such as the Yellow River Basin, the Hai River Basin and the Southwest River Basins.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Biao Jin, Jianwan Ji, Wuheng Yang, Zhiqiang Yao, Dandan Huang, Chao Xu
Summary: COVID-19 has brought significant impacts on humankind, and this paper focuses on studying the spatial-temporal characteristics of the epidemic in mainland China and Hubei Province. The results show that the Chinese government has effectively controlled the epidemic through intervention measures and isolation policies.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangyang Dou, Xuanmei Fan, Xin Wang, Ali P. P. Yunus, Junlin Xiong, Ran Tang, Marco Lovati, Cees van Westen, Qiang Xu
Summary: As the Third Pole of the Earth and the Water Tower of Asia, the Tibetan Plateau (TP) plays a vital role in regional freshwater ecosystem. However, the increase in glacial lakes due to global climate change increases the risk of sudden glacial lake outbursts and consequent floods, posing severe threats to the valley population. This study created a high-resolution multi-temporal inventory of glacial lakes in TP using satellite images from 1990 to 2019, showing an overall increase in number and area of glacial lakes. This inventory provides valuable data for studying climate change-glacier-glacial lake-GLOF interactions and hydro-climatic studies.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ying Lu, Walter Timo de Vries
Summary: This study employs a quantitative approach to examine the spatio-temporal patterns of rural development in China over the past four decades. The researchers establish an indicator system consisting of nine indicators from population, land, and industry domains, and calculate the change rate of each indicator across 31 provinces in seven five-year development cycles from 1980 to 2018. Five different development types are identified, along with their temporal evolution and spatial distribution. The study reveals that the dominant type of development shifts under the influence of urbanization, industrialization, and development policies and strategies. Significant disparities exist between western and eastern regions, with city-clusters exerting a profound impact on surrounding rural areas. The findings suggest the need for coordinated development policies and strategies that address the relationship between population, land, and industry to achieve rural revitalization.
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Forestry
Georgeta Mihai, Alin-Madalin Alexandru, Ion-Andrei Nita, Marius-Victor Birsan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the climate change in the provenance regions of Romania, identify the regions and forest types most vulnerable to climate change, and analyze the changes in the climatic envelope of forest species. The results indicate a general shift towards warmer and drier conditions in the past 30 years, leading to high vulnerability of forest species. Therefore, re-delineating the provenance regions is crucial for adaptive forest management.
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Oceanography
Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu
Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu
Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni
Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Xiao Zhou
Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Review
Oceanography
X. Yang, Z. Y. Lin, W. J. Zhang, S. Xu, M. Y. Zhang, Z. D. Wu, B. Han
Summary: The study highlights the increasing importance of Arctic navigation safety and identifies gaps in the application of risk assessment methodologies. It calls for decision-oriented modelling techniques and bridging the gap between academic research and practical application.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Vladimir J. Alarcon, Anna C. Linhoss, Christopher R. Kelble, Paul F. Mickle, Alexandra Fine, Enrique Montes
Summary: Estuaries and coastal areas are undergoing rapid changes due to climate change and sea level rise. This research presents a salinity transport model for Biscayne Bay and investigates the potential impacts of altered precipitation, increased salinity/temperature, and sea level rise on bay salinity. The findings suggest that current restoration plans may not be sufficient to maintain current salinity conditions, and management measures such as urban greening, artificial groundwater recharge, and water consumption reduction should be considered.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Manuel Vargas-Yanez, Ana Reeves-Bueno, Sara Fernandez-Topham, Francina Moya, Enrique Ballesteros, Cristina Alonso, Teresa Perez-Sanchez, Patricia Romero-Fernandez, Silvia Sanchez-Aguado, Ricardo Felix Sanchez-Leal, M. Carmen Garcia-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed the phytoplankton communities in the upper 100 m of the Gulf of Cadiz and the Alboran Sea using time series data. The results show that these two regions can be considered as two differentiated bioregions, with the latter having higher productivity.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras
Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Junita D. Karlsen, Ludvig Ahm Krag, Bent Herrmann
Summary: Fisheries management is transitioning from a single-species approach to an ecosystem-based approach to address the complexities of mixed-species fisheries. A dual compartment codend concept can provide a complex selectivity profile and allow for flexible adjustments at sea, improving compliance with management objectives.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Yi-Zhuo Zhang, Cheng Xue, Na Wang, Gang Chen
Summary: This paper evaluates typical coastal provinces and cities in China, constructing an evaluation indicator system and clarifying the regional differences in the sustainable development capacity of China's marine fisheries industry. The results show that Shandong Province and Fujian Province have advantages in sustainable development, while Tianjin, Hebei Province, and Shanghai have room for improvement.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Caimao Tan, Tiantian Qin, Junliang He, Yu Wang, Hang Yu
Summary: This study addresses the storage space allocation problem of container yards based on the dual-cycle operation mode. A mixed integer programming model is established to optimize container transportation distance. The results show that dual-cycle operation can decrease transportation distance and the space allocation method based on it is more effective than traditional methods. The study also provides management insights for container ports and suggests effective solutions for bottleneck problems.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Oceanography
Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven
Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)