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Biodiversity Conservation
Nao Takashina, Evan P. Economo
Summary: Understanding patterns in space and time is crucial in ecology for addressing ecological questions and designing conservation strategies. Standardized ecological sampling methods play a key role in enhancing data reliability and usage in ecological research.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Larissa F. R. Silva, Diego M. P. Castro, Leandro Juen, Marcos Callisto, Robert M. Hughes, Marcel G. Hermes
Summary: This study evaluated whether ecological thresholds could be detected along gradients of disturbances using larval Odonata genera. The results showed that different thresholds to anthropogenic disturbance existed between Odonata suborders, and suggested using Odonata larvae at the genus-level for constructing improved biomonitoring tools and obtaining more accurate impact assessments of neotropical stream sites.
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Environmental Sciences
Mariana Cardoso-Andrade, Frederico Cruz-Jesus, Jesus Souza Troncoso, Henrique Queiroga, Jorge M. S. Gonsalves
Summary: Environmental and nature conservation authorities are calling for a collective effort to break or reduce the current cycle of environmental degradation, with a set of guidelines provided to achieve citizen engagement and retention in CS coastal environment monitoring projects.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
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Ecology
Sian E. Green, Philip A. Stephens, Mark J. Whittingham, Russell A. Hill
Summary: Camera traps are commonly used in wildlife monitoring and citizen science, but concerns over video performance have led to the majority of studies collecting still images. However, a study conducted in the UK found no difference in ecological outputs between video and photo datasets. Additionally, citizen scientists were able to classify videos more accurately and provide more additional information compared to experts. This suggests that using video in camera-trapping projects, especially when combined with citizen science, can yield higher quality data.
REMOTE SENSING IN ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Michael J. O. Pocock, Mark Logie, Nick J. B. Isaac, Richard Fox, Tom August
Summary: Opportunistic species sightings submitted by citizen science volunteers are important for biodiversity trend analysis. This study tested the effect of recorder behaviour on the analysis results and found that recorder potential has the greatest impact.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Frazer G. Coomber, Bethany R. Smith, Tom A. August, Colin A. Harrower, Gary D. Powney, Fiona Mathews
Summary: Conservation actions are often initiated by monitoring trends in species population size, geographical range, or occupancy rates. This study in the UK used occupancy modeling to estimate long-term trends for 37 terrestrial mammal species, revealing varying rates of increase and decrease among different species. Overall, small mammal occupancy rates were decreasing, while bats and deer were increasing, and mid-sized mammals were stable.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Biology
Robin J. Boyd, Thomas A. August, Robert Cooke, Mark Logie, Francesca Mancini, Gary D. Powney, David B. Roy, Katharine Turvey, Nick J. B. Isaac
Summary: This paper describes an operational workflow for generating annual estimates of species occupancy at national scales, which can be used to construct policy-relevant biodiversity indicators. The workflow involves data acquisition, assessment, manipulation, modeling, evaluation, application, and dissemination. Challenges in ecology, taxonomy, data science, computing, and statistics are addressed, and methodologies applicable outside the UK are suggested. The paper also highlights areas for improvement, such as mitigating bias risks in biodiversity data and addressing outstanding questions related to species distribution EBVs.
BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Lala Hajibayova, L. P. Coladangelo, Heather A. Soyka
Summary: This study contributes to understanding citizen science by examining collaborative scientific communication and methods as a key component of theoretically driven projects. The findings demonstrate the application of diverse research methodologies to explore individual participation in science projects, including incentives and motivation. Citizen science research primarily focuses on natural and behavioral sciences, such as environmentalism, climate change, and motivations for becoming citizen scientists.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Alison Johnston, Wesley M. Hochachka, Matthew E. Strimas-Mackey, Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez, Orin J. Robinson, Eliot T. Miller, Tom Auer, Steve T. Kelling, Daniel Fink
Summary: Ecological data collected by volunteers are valuable for research and conservation planning, but they often face challenges such as spatial bias and species reporting bias. This study focused on estimating species distributions with eBird data, testing the impact of data processing on model performance and variability in data density. Results showed that model performance improved with data refinement, particularly with the use of complete checklists and covariates, highlighting the importance of addressing data challenges for robust ecological inferences.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Arco J. van Strien, Jelle S. van Zweden, Laurens B. Sparrius, Baudewijn Ode
Summary: A volunteer-based recording scheme for tracking the changes in occupied grid cells of vascular plants in the Netherlands was evaluated. The approach used occupancy models to correct for observer effort and estimated the number of occupied cells per species. The detection probability was influenced by factors such as visit duration and day of year. The method showed promise in estimating trends for common species but had limited power for rare species.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Cintia Ribeiro, Leandro Juen, Marciel E. Rodrigues
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of the Zygoptera/Anisoptera ratio in measuring ecological changes in Atlantic Forest streams, finding it to be a practical tool for classifying the preservation status of streams. The ease of specimen identification in different Odonata suborders allows for quick participatory monitoring, facilitating the establishment of monitoring networks for aquatic environment integrity in the future.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Biology
Julie K. Sheard, Carsten Rahbek, Robert R. Dunn, Nathan J. Sanders, Nick J. B. Isaac
Summary: By combining participatory science data and museum records, the study analyzed the long-term changes in occupancy for 29 ant species in Denmark over 119 years. Bayesian occupancy modelling revealed that occupancy changed for 15 species, with five increasing, four declining, and six showing fluctuating trends. The study highlights the complexity of biodiversity change in insects, challenging the simplistic narrative of insect decline.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Mirko Di Febbraro, Luciano Bosso, Mauro Fasola, Francesca Santicchia, Gaetano Aloise, Simone Lioy, Elena Tricarico, Luciano Ruggieri, Stefano Bovero, Emiliano Mori, Sandro Bertolino
Summary: Citizen science initiatives are being used to model the distribution of alien species, but only a few studies have evaluated the contribution of integrating citizen science data with scientifically structured surveys. This study compared the ability of citizen science data and scientific surveys, as well as their integration, to capture the realized niche and predict future invasion risk of 13 invasive alien species in Italy. The findings showed that citizen science data can be valuable in predicting future spread of invasive alien species, but it may also affect the niche quantification and prediction for species poorly known to citizen scientists or in local contexts.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Rebecca Biddle, Ivette Solis-Ponce, Martin Jones, Stuart Marsden, Mark Pilgrim, Christian Devenish
Summary: This study utilized citizen science to help understand the distribution of the newly described and Critically Endangered Amazona lilacina and found up to 92% overlap between field data models and community data models.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Vijay Ramesh, Pratik Rajan Gupte, Morgan W. Tingley, V. V. Robin, Ruth DeFries
Summary: Understanding the relationship between species occupancy and climate and land cover in tropical mountains is crucial for predicting future changes in species distribution. This study used a large dataset of citizen science observations to examine the association between climatic and landscape variables and bird species occurrence in the southern Western Ghats in India. The results showed that temperature seasonality, precipitation seasonality, and the proportion of evergreen forests were significantly associated with species-specific probabilities of occupancy. Forest birds were negatively associated with temperature seasonality, while the probability of occupancy for certain forest and generalist species was positively associated with precipitation seasonality. A smaller number of generalist species were positively associated with human-modified land cover types. This study demonstrates the importance of environmental factors and natural land cover types in sustaining montane bird species in tropical mountains.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jason T. Bried, Robert P. Hinchliffe
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2019)
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Ecology
Brittany H. Ousterhout, Mabel Serrano, Jason T. Bried, Adam M. Siepielski
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evan Ross Delancey, Jahan Kariyeva, Jason T. Bried, Jennifer N. Hird
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Biology
Maya Rocha-Ortega, Pilar Rodriguez, Jason Bried, John Abbott, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Biology
Jason Bried, Leslie Ries, Brenda Smith, Michael Patten, John Abbott, Joan Ball-Damerow, Robert Cannings, Adolfo Cordero-Rivera, Alex Cordoba-Aguilar, Paulo De Marco, Klaas-Douwe Dijkstra, Ales Dolny, Roy Van Grunsven, David Halstead, Filip Harabis, Christopher Hassall, Martin Jeanmougin, Colin Jones, Leandro Juen, Vincent Kalkman, Gabriella Kietzka, Celeste Searles Mazzacano, Albert Orr, Mary Ann Perron, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Goran Sahlen, Michael Samways, Adam Siepielski, John Simaika, Frank Suhling, Les Underhill, Erin White
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Biodiversity Conservation
Suneeti K. Jog, Jason T. Bried
Summary: This study explored the relationship between taxonomic diversity and evolutionary structure in vascular plant assemblages, finding positive correlations between ecological conservatism and native richness with average taxonomic distinctness, and a negative correlation with exotic species. However, the ambiguity and nonlinear relationship of richness suggest that it may not be a suitable bioindicator for wetlands. Further research is needed to understand how evolutionary structure plays a role in bioassessment.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Wade A. Boys, Adam M. Siepielski, Brenda D. Smith, Michael A. Patten, Jason T. Bried
Summary: This study combined the predictions of two machine learning algorithms to estimate the current and future distributions of two endemic dragonflies in the Ozark-Ouachita Interior Highlands region, showing the utility of these models in guiding field surveys. Future projections under climate change scenarios support maintaining current suitable areas. The results suggest that combining outputs of multiple species distribution models is a useful tool for informing the distributions of geographically limited or rare species.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
H. Resit Akcakaya, Axel Hochkirch, Jason T. Bried, Roy H. A. van Grunsven, John P. Simaika, Geert De Knijf, Sergio Henriques
Summary: Researchers argue that standardized methods for calculating population reductions should be consistently applied to assess extinction risk faced by invertebrate species, rather than relying on alternative approaches involving expert opinion. Consistent application of these methods allows for robust and objective assessments of extinction risk.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Brandon E. Allen, Ermias T. Azeria, Jason T. Bried
Summary: The study found that landscape matrix and invasion intensity were the primary drivers of functional diversity, while invasion intensity was influenced by physicochemistry and functional diversity. The trait-environment patterns clearly separated wetlands by invasion status, with uninvaded wetlands surrounded by lowland conifers and stress-tolerant traits, and invaded wetlands containing traits associated with disturbance, high resource availability, and reproduction rates.
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jason T. Bried, Annika Vilmi
Summary: This article discusses the challenges and opportunities of dispersal mass effects in applied metacommunity ecology. The authors propose a new detection framework and test its applicability on a stream diatom survey. They find evidence of mass effects in the diatom groups, but due to data uncertainties, they suggest an alternate framework for more precise and robust detection.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
Jason T. Bried, Tommi S. Fouts, Suneeti K. Jog
Summary: This study investigated the potential existence of floristic quality indicator species in wetlands, identifying candidate indicators for high floristic quality depressional wetlands. While some indicators showed promise, there were shortcomings in certain criteria, suggesting further research in other regions is necessary to determine the usefulness of indicator species in practice.
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Ecology
Jason T. Bried, Suneeti K. Jog
Summary: Nonnative species can limit floristic quality scores, affecting wetland restoration and ecological health goals. However, their impact may be less significant in multimetric situations.
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Ecology
Varina E. Crisfield, Cari D. Ficken, Brandon E. Allen, Suneeti K. Jog, Jason T. Bried
Summary: Biological indicators are commonly used to evaluate ecosystem condition, but their use is often constrained by the availability of species-specific indicator values. This study tests the potential of approximating missing bioindicator values using publicly accessible trait data. The results show consistency between trait values and expert-assigned ecological conservatism scores (C-scores), suggesting traits can be used to predict C-scores.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
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Entomology
Jason T. Bried
Summary: The study conducted in a sand prairie-savanna wetscape in Illinois revealed a high diversity of odonate species and highlighted the importance of wetland networks for aquatic insects. Different types of sites within the wetscape contributed significantly to beta diversity, with breeding occurrences playing a key role. The distribution and abundance of various odonate species in the area were found to be influenced by spatial and temporal factors, resulting in the classification of common, uncommon, and rare species across the wetscape.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ODONATOLOGY
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)