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Plant Sciences
E. R. Ryznar, L. L. Smith, B. A. Ha, S. R. Grier, P. Fong
Summary: Trait-based ecology has been proven useful in collapsing ecological complexity into comparable traits across species and scales. However, the application of trait-based ecology for marine macroalgae is still in its early stages, and this study aims to build the foundation for it by leveraging lessons from other systems. The research reveals interspecific trait variation, intraspecific variability across sites, and different ecological strategies among macroalgal species, providing valuable insights for future trait-based research.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fei-Yang Huang, Michael P. F. Sutcliffe, Fabian Grabenhorst
Summary: The study investigates how economic value is derived from the biologically critical components of foods, such as their nutrients and sensory qualities. Results show that monkeys assign subjective values to specific nutrients and trade them against reward amounts, shifting their daily nutrient balance away from dietary reference points. This suggests a texture-sensing mechanism for nutrient values and identifies candidate neuronal mechanisms for nutrient-sensitive decision-making.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew J. Barker, Dylan J. Fraser
Summary: We identify a problem in conservation research where arguments within studies often have defective relationships between values and empirical matters, which we refer to as the unraveled rope problem. Our study differs from existing studies of value issues in conservation science by focusing on the relationships between empirical and value issues within arguments and applying a method of argument analysis and evaluation. We provide examples of argument defects that exemplify the unraveled rope problem and outline potential solutions, preventative measures, and further work for conservation researchers.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Jamie L. Hanson, Brendon M. Nacewicz
Summary: This review examines the impact of early life adversity on the amygdala and proposes models and mechanisms to address existing inconsistencies in research. Researchers aim to explore the effects of ELA on neurobiology and psychosocial adaptation by integrating past and new findings.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography
Luis Andueza
Summary: This paper connects different strands of literature to explore the turn to value theory in socio-ecological studies. It reassesses the contributions of Marx, Neil Smith, and Bolivar Echeverria to propose a symbolic-materialist framework for discussing the question of value under capitalism.
PROGRESS IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
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Ecology
Kylie Gambrill, Chiara Palladino, Karen E. Allen, Emma Grace Homoky, John E. Quinn
Summary: Studying historical maps is vital for ecological research, requiring an understanding of the complex relationship between humans and nature. This interdisciplinary study examined historical maps of the American Southeast in the eighteenth century, analyzing land use annotations and their contextualization within existing knowledge. The findings highlight the changing environmental values over time, influenced by power dynamics and colonization agendas.
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Environmental Sciences
Brian M. Murphy, Kathryn L. Russell, Simon Mould, Geoff Vietz, Peter A. Nelson
Summary: Urban riverscapes play a crucial role in urban planning and development, but they often suffer from degradation. To effectively manage urban riverscapes, a comprehensive assessment considering human values, hydrology, geomorphology, and ecology is necessary. This assessment can be conducted at multiple scales and provides guidance for enhancing riverscape function and urban vitality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fany Sardenne, Thomas Raynon, Jean-Marie Munaron, Carl D. van der Lingen, Oumar Sadio, Khady Diop, Pablo Brosset, Christophe Lebigre, Philippe Soudant, Marie Vagner, Laure Pecquerie
Summary: The use of a global model for the Clupeiformes produces more accurate corrected δ13C values than species-specific models. At the order level, the linear model outperforms the mass-balance model.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
History & Philosophy Of Science
David M. Frank
Summary: This paper examines the interactions between ecological science and conservation values in the biodiversity-ecosystem function (BEF) debate of the 1990-2000s. The debate over the causal role of species richness was seen to have implications for conservation policy, leading to hostility between rival groups of ecologists. The uneasy consensus established by BEF researchers in the late 2000s highlights the importance of ethical debates within ecological science regarding conservation values.
BIOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Sociology
Martin Savransky, Craig Lundy
Summary: This article explores what it means to think and live after progress, considering progress as the mode of evaluation for modern values. It provides an introductory exploration of this question and summarizes the various contributions to the radical revaluation of our values.
SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ilda Vagge, Gemma Chiaffarelli
Summary: Nature-Based Farming Solutions (NBFS) require further scientific validation for local deployment. Our study tests a multi-scale system of landscape ecology indicators to assess the contributions of NBFS to agrobiodiversity and environmental stability. Results from a pilot case study suggest a positive contribution from NBFS implementation and inform future strategies based on vulnerability and resilience analysis. Further investigations on wider datasets are needed to improve the methodology's informative potential.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qin Zhang, Yutao Peng, Jingxin Wang, Longcheng Li, Danjun Yao, Aihua Zhang, Wenhua Wang, Shengjian Kuang, Heng Liao, Qing Zhu, Bangxi Zhang
Summary: This study found that co-planting Astragalus sinicus L. and Lathyrus cicera L. under traditional pear orchards can enhance landscape benefits, nutrient benefits, and oxygen production. Combinations of 35% AS + 65% LC and 50% AS + 50% LC are more suitable for pear orchard development, with the former having more flowers and nutrient accumulation, and the latter having the longest flowering period.
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Environmental Sciences
Rahmat Naddafi, Nazila Hajizadeh Koupayeh, Rasoul Ghorbani
Summary: The study tracked the carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios of primary and secondary consumers at different sites along the southern coastline of the Caspian Sea with varying organic matter loadings, revealing that the trophic position of consumers is influenced by organic matter inputs. The observed temporal and spatial variations suggest a possible effect of anthropogenic disturbance on the Caspian Sea ecosystem function.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gracia Gonzalez-Gijon, Nazaret Martinez-Heredia, Francisco Javier Jimenez Rios, Andres Soriano Diaz
Summary: This study examined the hierarchy of values among first-year teacher training students at public universities in Andalusia, Spain, with a focus on ecological values and the influence of gender. The results demonstrated that women had higher averages in ecological values, suggesting the impact of gender on value choices.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sini Rautjarvi, Ian MacGregor-Fors
Summary: Ecological conditions are influenced by human-environment interactions, and understanding the relationships between people and nature is crucial. Previous studies suggested a positive correlation between economic wealth and biodiversity in urban areas. However, this study found no clear relationship between economic wealth and biodiversity proxies in a medium-sized city in Finland.
