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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jingtian Yang, Pan Jiang, Yi Huang, Yulin Yang, Rulin Wang, Yuxia Yang
Summary: This study predicted the potential geographical distribution of Pteroceltis tatarinowii in China under climate change using the MaxEnt model and ArcGIS. The results showed that P. tatarinowii is mainly distributed in the central and southeast regions of China, with a migration trend to higher latitudes and northern regions in the future. These findings are of great significance for the cultivation management and resource protection of P. tatarinowii.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jenny Carolina Rodriguez-Villalobos, Arturo Ayala-Bocos, Luis Eduardo Calderon-Aguilera, David Petatan-Ramirez
Summary: This study assessed the potential distribution of White Syndrome (WS) in Pocillopora species under current and future climate conditions in the eastern tropical Pacific. The presence of WS was mainly influenced by maximum sea surface temperature, minimum primary productivity, and photosynthetically active radiation. WS may be widely distributed in the future under certain socioeconomic scenarios. Coral reefs exposed to high- and low-temperature anomalies were the most affected in the study. Predictions of WS prevalence and distribution are important for effective surveillance and monitoring programs to protect coral reefs.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wajid Rashid, Jianbin Shi, Inam Ur Rahim, Muhammad Qasim, Muhammad Naveed Baloch, Eve Bohnett, Fangyuan Yang, Imran Khan, Bilal Ahmad
Summary: The snow leopard, a rare big cat inhabiting Asia's remote high-altitude areas, faces increasing human-snow leopard conflicts (HSCs) due to overlapping habitats with human activities. A sound land use plan is needed to minimize these conflicts and mitigate HSCs in the long run.
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Environmental Sciences
Elin A. Thomas, Aoife Molloy, Nova B. Hanson, Monika Boehm, Mary Seddon, Julia D. Sigwart
Summary: The study shows that 62% of molluscs endemic to hydrothermal vents are under threat, with some species fully protected while others facing threats from deep-sea mining. The relative threat index highlights greater risks at vent fields in the Indian Ocean, while vent sites within established marine protected areas have a higher proportion of species assessed as Least Concern.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Shirin Alipour, Lukasz Walas
Summary: Changes in environmental factors and human impact accelerate the extinction of woody species. This study evaluates the impact of climate change and human population density on Buxus hyrcana distribution and habitat fragmentation. The results show that B. hyrcana's potential range will decrease due to climate change and human influence, leading to negative effects on its habitat continuity. The findings contribute to the development of protection strategies for this endangered species.
JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Alica Hindakova, Maciej Gabka, Richard Hrivnak
Summary: A critical revision of charophytes collected in Slovakia from 1887 up to present provided an updated checklist and red list, with 36.8% classified as regionally extinct, 21% as endangered, 21% as vulnerable, 10.6% as near-threatened, and 5.3% as critically endangered.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Parvez Rana, Anne Tolvanen
Summary: The study demonstrates the model transferability of red-listed plant species in boreal regions, modeling the distribution of 34 plant species under different environmental conditions. It was found that environmental variables explaining species distribution differ significantly between regions, and the external measure of accuracy in regional models is lower.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javier Blanco-Sacristan, Kasper Johansen, Carlos M. Duarte, Daniele Daffonchio, Ibrahim Hoteit, Matthew F. McCabe
Summary: Mangrove ecosystems in the Red Sea have high efficiency in carbon fixation and storage, as well as providing other co-benefits. Assessment of mangrove extent in the Red Sea using satellite data and exploring the effect of spatial resolution on mapping accuracy were conducted. The distribution of Red Sea mangroves and potential areas for afforestation were mapped using a maximum entropy modeling approach. The carbon sequestration rates were estimated based on a meta-analysis of available literature. Results show a positive trend in mangrove growth and provide upper bounds on carbon sequestration potential for Red Sea mangroves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Liping Li, Haining Qin, Eimear Nic Lughadha, Yaomin Zheng, Huawei Wan, Jack Plummer, Melanie-Jayne R. Howes, Huiyuan Liu, Yangming Jiang, Tuo Wang, Huihui Zhao, Zhanfeng Shen, Huiping Huang
Summary: Based on the assessments in 2013 and 2020, a total of 4,088 (10.39%) species of Chinese higher plants are threatened in 2020, with 2,875 (7.31%) considered Near Threatened and 27,593 (70.16%) categorized as Least Concern. The Red List Index showed different patterns in the two years, indicating effective protection for threatened plant species in China. Attention should be given to non-threatened species in the future for conservation purposes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
H. Van Deventer, J. B. Adams, J. F. Durand, R. Grobler, P. L. Grundling, S. Janse van Rensburg, D. Jewitt, B. Kelbe, C. F. MacKay, L. Naidoo, Jeanne L. Nel, L. Pretorius, T. Riddin, L. Van Niekerk
Summary: Africa's range-restricted and transitional subtropical-temperate coastal forested wetlands are facing threats of climate change and human activities. Conservation assessment using IUCN criteria showed that these habitats are critically endangered, with significant loss of area and fragmentation observed. Several faunal species associated with these wetlands are declining, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Richard Fox, Emily B. Dennis, Andrew F. Brown, Jon Curson
Summary: Regular reassessment of extinction risk is important for prioritizing conservation action. This study provides an updated assessment of extinction risk in Great Britain by using population monitoring data and citizen-science records of butterflies. The findings show that the status of butterflies in Great Britain has deteriorated and a significant number of species are threatened.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuyang Xian, Yongquan Lu, Guilin Liu
Summary: Global climate change caused by fossil energy consumption threatens the habitat of pangolins. MaxEnt modeling reveals that temperature, precipitation, geomorphology, and vegetation coverage affect the habitats of different pangolin species. Human activities pose a threat to pangolin habitats, but labor transfer in southern China mitigates the negative impact in rural areas. Illegal pangolin trade is a significant threat, and future scenarios show changes in habitat for different pangolin species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dinesh Neupane, Suraj Baral, Thomas S. Risch, Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz
Summary: This study evaluates the habitat availability and landscape connectivity of the Asian elephants in the Nepal-India transboundary region. The findings suggest that there is limited high-quality habitat in the region, but there is ample potential for further population growth. Connectivity between the subpopulations varies, with higher connectivity in the west and lower in the central and east. The study highlights the importance of maintaining current connectivity, restoring connectivity, and protecting high-quality habitats to ensure the conservation of elephants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Andrew W. Bartlow, J. Tomasz Giermakowski, Charles W. Painter, Paul Neville, Emily S. Schultz-Fellenz, Brandon M. Crawford, Anita F. Lavadie-Bulnes, Brent E. Thompson, Charles D. Hathcock
Summary: The Jemez Mountains salamander is an endangered species restricted to the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico, which is highly dependent on moist surface conditions. The distribution of the salamander is influenced by geology and winter temperatures, with geological features playing a significant role. The study recommends considering geological and topographical data in survey design and salamander records.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jing Guo, Longhui Lu, Yingying Dong, Wenjiang Huang, Bing Zhang, Bobo Du, Chao Ding, Huichun Ye, Kun Wang, Yanru Huang, Zhuoqing Hao, Mingxian Zhao, Ning Wang
Summary: This study focused on the grasshopper potential habitat (GPH) in Xilingol, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. By using the MaxEnt model and multisource remote sensing data, the distribution and spatiotemporal characteristics of GPH in meadow and typical steppes were analyzed. The results indicated that suitable areas for grasshoppers were mainly located in the southern part of the meadow steppe and the eastern and southern parts of the typical steppe.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tristram R. Kidder, Edward R. Henry, Lee J. Arco
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Archaeology
Edward R. Henry
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2011)
Article
Archaeology
Edward R. Henry, Nicolas R. Laracuente, Jared S. Case, Jay K. Johnson
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROSPECTION
(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Edward R. Henry, Alice P. Wright, Sarah C. Sherwood, Stephen B. Carmody, Casey R. Barrier, Christopher van de Ven
Article
Anthropology
Edward R. Henry, Natalie G. Mueller, Mica B. Jones
Summary: Long-term interactions between people and places have been a key focus for archaeologists, who often study monuments as evidence of cooperative labor and connections to the landscape. However, data providing a detailed description of the landscape before, during, and after monument construction is rare. This article presents diverse datasets from a Middle Woodland ditch and embankment enclosure in the Middle Ohio Valley, illustrating how preconstruction use influenced construction, post-construction use, and societal evaluations of the site.
JOURNAL OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
S. T. Goldstein, A. Crowther, E. R. Henry, A. Janzen, M. Katongo, S. Brown, J. Farr, C. Le Moyne, A. Picin, K. K. Richter, N. Boivin
Summary: Novel trajectories of food production, urbanism, and inter-regional trade have played a significant role in the emergence of complex Iron Age polities in central and southern Africa. Renewed research and re-dating efforts have transformed models for how inter-regional interaction spheres contributed to these patterns. The re-excavation results from Kalundu Mound in southern Zambia suggest a rapid development from AD 1190 to 1410, with a broad subsistence base including domesticated and wild species.
AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Archaeology
Mica B. Jones, Steven A. Brandt, Edward R. Henry, Stanley H. Ambrose
Summary: Newly published AMS radiocarbon dates from the Guli Waabayo rock shelter in southern Somalia reveal repeated use of the site over a 20,000-year period spanning Marine Isotope Stages 2 and 1. Improved sample preparation methods have increased dating accuracy and provided early evidence of Later Stone Age occupation in the southeastern Horn of Africa. Bayesian analysis of the dates helps evaluate site chronology and identify distinct phases of occupation.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Archaeology
Edward R. Henry, Andrew M. Mickelson, Michael E. Mickelson
MIDCONTINENTAL JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Edward R. Henry, G. Logan Miller
MIDCONTINENTAL JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Anthropology
Edward R. Henry, Carl R. Shields, Tristram R. Kidder
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2019)
Article
Anthropology
Edward R. Henry
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL METHOD AND THEORY
(2017)
Article
Archaeology
Edward R. Henry, Casey R. Barrier