Article
Environmental Sciences
O. Llanos-Paez, V Acuna
Summary: The study found that social perceptions towards flow permanency affect recreational use of waterways. Due to the undervaluation of temporary waterways being a major threat, actions need to be taken to change this social perception.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatriz Morales-Nin, Robert Arlinghaus, Josep Alos
Summary: Assessing the motivations and wildlife-related value orientations of outdoor recreational activities, such as recreational fishing, is important for understanding human dimensions of natural resource use. Participating in recreational fishing in Spain is widely spread across different segments of society, with participants placing importance on being close to nature, experiencing tranquility, and other psychological benefits compared to other forms of indoor and outdoor recreation.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jose A. Diaz-Garcia, M. Dolores Ruiz, Maria J. Martin-Bautista
Summary: This paper discusses the problem of social media mining and the application of unsupervised techniques, particularly association rules. It provides a broad overview of the applications of association rules in social media mining, focusing on their application to mining textual entities such as tweets. The strengths and weaknesses of using association rules for different tasks in textual social media are also discussed. Finally, the paper provides a perspective on the challenges that association rules will face in the next decade within the field of social media mining.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jinguang Zhang, Yingyi Cheng, Yuheng Mao, Weizhen Cai, Bing Zhao
Summary: This study used location-based service data from social media to quantify recreational visits to national forest parks (NFPs) and investigated the factors associated with these visits. The results showed that park size and biodiversity were not correlated with visits, while entrance fee, percent vegetation cover, presence of recreational water activities, potential visitors to NFP, and driving time to train station significantly influenced visits.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Isidro Maya-Jariego, Inmaculada Martinez-Alba, Deniza Alieva
Summary: Recreational fishers often oppose marine protected areas due to concerns about threats to their activities or interests. Illegal fishing practices were found to be widespread in a group of underwater recreational fishers, forming a subculture of black money. The importance of involving recreational fishers in planning marine protected areas was highlighted to ensure their interests are considered and regulations are followed.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Alican Bozyigit, Semih Utku, Efendi Nasibov
Summary: This study highlights the importance of social media attributes in cyberbullying detection. The analysis showed that certain features, such as the number of followers, are strongly related to online bullying events. Experimentation with machine learning algorithms demonstrated that incorporating social media features leads to more successful prediction performance in cyberbullying detection.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emily Erskine, Rosie Baillie, David Lusseau
Summary: Globally, there are more photos posted by more users in MPAs. Flickr users mentioned nature and wildlife topics more in MPAs. MPA photos were described more positively and were more popular.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kyle Manley, Benis N. Egoh
Summary: This study uses social media data and machine learning to predict the impact of climate change on non-urban recreation in California. The research finds that currently popular summer recreation areas will become more suitable, while unpopular areas will become less suitable for recreation. These results have significant implications for land management and can be used to provide sustainable nature recreation opportunities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
William R. Casola, M. Nils Peterson, Krishna Pacifici, Erin O. Sills, Christopher E. Moorman
Summary: Conservation agencies often overlook non-market values, such as visitors' consumer surplus, when evaluating the costs and benefits of land management options for wildlife management areas (WMAs). Better estimation of willingness to pay (WTP) for WMAs can help quantify consumer surpluses, identify opportunities for additional conservation funding, and improve communication with users.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Samira Yousefinaghani, Rozita Dara, Samira Mubareka, Andrew Papadopoulos, Shayan Sharif
Summary: This study identified public sentiments and opinions towards COVID-19 vaccines on Twitter, showing a dominance of positive sentiments but active discussions on vaccine rejection and hesitancy. Different countries exhibited varying patterns. Additionally, the study found that vaccine opposition content came partly from Twitter bots or political activists, while support for vaccination originated from well-known individuals and organizations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Gouliano Menegale Martnazzo, Eloisa Pinheiro Giareta, Hugo Bornatowski, Vinicius Abilhoa, Matheus Freitas
Summary: Brazil is facing one of the worst environmental crises in history, and data on recreational fishing activities in the coastal area highlight the need for an efficient monitoring system and co-management plans to control and reduce the capture of threatened species.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Inhye Kong, Fausto O. Sarmiento
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach to develop a crowdsourced phrasal lexicon for cultural ecosystem services (CES) based on online tourism reviews. The findings show that TripAdvisor mentions CES more frequently than Google Maps, with English reviews focusing on biological and recreational values and Spanish reviews highlighting spiritual values. Cross-linguistic comparisons reveal different expressions in describing CES.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shixue You, Qiming Zheng, Binjie Chen, Zhihong Xu, Yue Lin, Muye Gan, Congmou Zhu, Jinsong Deng, Ke Wang
Summary: Ecotourism, as a cultural ecosystem service, is crucial for rural economic growth. However, there is a lack of scientific frameworks for assessing forest ecotourism values at the regional scale. This study proposes a framework to evaluate forest ecotourism values and explores the influence of public preferences. The results reveal significant spatiotemporal changes in forest ecotourism values, mainly influenced by accessibility variables.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amir Karami, Alicia A. Dahl, George Shaw, Sruthi Puthan Valappil, Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Hadi Kharrazi, Parisa Bozorgi
Summary: This study analyzed the relationship between political affiliations and diet-related discussions on social media in U.S. states, revealing significant differences in topics discussed among democratic, republican, and swing states.
Article
Business, Finance
Jin Shao, Jingke Hong, Xianzhu Wang, Xiaochen Yan
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic relationship between house prices and social media sentiment in China. A housing sentiment index is created using natural language processing techniques, and wavelet analysis is used to examine causal correlations. The findings show that the sentiment index is negatively correlated with house price fluctuations overall. The long-term relationship between house prices and sentiment is bidirectional, while house prices causally affect sentiment in the short term. Additionally, sentiment significantly impacts house prices in third-tier cities and the western regions.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ray Hilborn, Vera N. Agostini, Milani Chaloupka, Serge M. Garcia, Leah R. Gerber, Eric Gilman, Quentin Hanich, Amber Himes-Cornell, Alistair J. Hobday, David Itano, Michel J. Kaiser, Hilario Murua, Daniel Ovando, Graham M. Pilling, Jake C. Rice, Rishi Sharma, Kurt M. Schaefer, Craig J. Severance, Nathan G. Taylor, Mark Fitchett
Summary: Current management of pelagic fisheries in open ocean areas relies largely on regulating fishing effort or target catch, with calls for increased area-based interventions such as expanding marine protected areas. While successful in maintaining target commercial species, area-based management shows less clarity in achieving ecological or social goals. Limitations in mobility of target and bycatch species hinder effectiveness, and adaptive approaches may be favored due to shifting distributions from climate change. Further research and management actions are prioritized to enhance the effectiveness of area-based management.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Adam J. Delargy, Gwladys Lambert, Michel J. Kaiser, Jan G. Hiddink
Summary: This study estimated catch efficiencies and scallop densities in a commercial scallop ground from a depletion experiment using five commercial dredge vessels. Results showed significant variations in catch efficiency and scallop density across a small area, highlighting the importance of understanding catch efficiency variations when scaling survey catches from multiple vessels.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. Roland Pitcher, Jan G. Hiddink, Simon Jennings, Jeremy Collie, Ana M. Parma, Ricardo Amoroso, Tessa Mazor, Marija Sciberras, Robert A. McConnaughey, Adriaan D. Rijnsdorp, Michel J. Kaiser, Petri Suuronen, Ray Hilborn
Summary: Bottom trawling is widely used and impacts seabed habitats. However, the risks from trawling have not been quantified in most regions. This research synthesized evidence from 24 regions worldwide and developed a quantitative indicator of biotic status for sedimentary habitats. The findings highlight the need for more effective management to reduce exploitation and improve stock sustainability and seabed environmental status. The study also found that the area swept by trawling is related to the seabed status, allowing for preliminary predictions of regional status based on the total amount of trawling.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Eric Gilman, Martin Hall, Hollie Booth, Trisha Gupta, Milani Chaloupka, Hannah Fennell, Michel J. Kaiser, Divya Karnad, E. J. Milner-Gulland
Summary: This study developed a decision tool for integrated bycatch management that categorizes and ranks mitigation methods based on their effectiveness and generalizability. The tool helps stakeholders evaluate different management strategies and their feasibility in meeting bycatch and mortality objectives, considering fishery-specific factors and compliance monitoring. Ongoing adaptation allows for updates and protection for the most vulnerable populations.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Adriana Ressurreicao, Frederico Cardigos, Eva Giacomello, Nuno Leite, Frederico Oliveira, Michel J. Kaiser, Jorge Goncalves, Ricardo Serrao Santos
Summary: Marine ecotourism plays a crucial role in the blue economy strategies of many nations and is a vital economic activity for coastal regions and islands. However, the lack of systematic evidence collation has hindered a comprehensive understanding of its socioeconomic importance.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
Alyne Delaney, David G. Reid, Christopher Zimmermann, Marloes Kraan, Nathalie A. Steins, Michel J. Kaiser
Summary: By reflecting on the innovation process of the pulse trawl, we identified the lack of involvement from key stakeholders and the delayed implementation of stakeholder questionnaires and independent peer reviews as the main factors that undermined the wider acceptance of the pulse trawl.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Fisheries
Ilaria Coscia, Michel J. Kaiser
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ray Hilborn, Michel J. Kaiser
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Fikret Ondes, Vahit Alan, Michel J. Kaiser, Harun Guclusoy
Summary: This study provides information on the distribution and density of the invasive sea urchin Diadema setosum in the Aegean and Levantine coasts of Turkey. The results indicate that this species is more prevalent in the southern coast and reaches its highest densities in rocky habitats at depths of 0-5 m. Its population has increased dramatically in the past year, posing a threat to the Mediterranean due to potential grazing and bioerosion effects.
MARINE ECOLOGY-AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eric Gilman, Milani Chaloupka, Lee R. Benaka, Heather Bowlby, Mark Fitchett, Michel Kaiser, Michael Musyl
Summary: Apex and mesopredators, such as elasmobranchs, are important for maintaining ocean health. Quantifying at-vessel mortality (AVM) is necessary for effective bycatch management. A study analyzed a global database of 61 elasmobranch species and found that evolutionary history is a significant predictor of AVM rates. The study suggests that measures to reduce catch and AVM levels should be species-specific.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Serge Michel Garcia, Jake Rice, Amber Himes-Cornell, Kim Jerome Friedman, Anthony Charles, Daniela Diz, Joseph Appiott, Michel J. Kaiser
Summary: This paper discusses key implementation issues related to other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) in marine capture fisheries, including governance and management issues. The governance issues include policy frameworks, industrial fisheries, legitimate authorities, long-term commitments, cross-sectoral coordination and planning, and contribution to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework of the CBD. The management issues focus on effectiveness in achieving expected outcomes, costs and benefits, spatial relations, and the role of OECMs in the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF).
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claire Louise Szostek, Jan Geert Hiddink, Marija Sciberras, Jennifer L. L. Shepperson, Stephen Thompson, Samantha Hormbrey, Alex Caveen, William Lart, Dale Rodmell, Michel J. J. Kaiser
Summary: This study presents a tool that utilizes published data to estimate the impact of globally used seabed-penetrating fishing gears on biological communities in different sediments. By calculating the seabed penetration of the gear and correlating it with the depletion of benthic fauna, the tool provides an estimation of the relative benthic status of the seabed. It can be used to objectively evaluate different fisheries management scenarios or interventions on seabed status, particularly in situations with limited data or resources.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Dimitra Petza, Panagiotis Anastopoulos, Stefanos Kalogirou, Marta Coll, Serge Garcia, Michel Kaiser, Nikoletta Koukourouvli, Irene Lourdi, Jake Rice, Marija Sciberras, Stelios Katsanevakis
Summary: This Scoping Review examined the evidence base for the contribution of Area-based fisheries management measures (ABFMs) to fisheries sustainability and marine conservation. The review found that ABFMs have a positive impact on social, economic, and environmental aspects, although there are still knowledge gaps and challenges in their implementation. The study highlighted the need for an interdisciplinary and ecosystem-based approach in assessing ABFMs.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
R. Hilborn, R. Amoroso, J. Collie, J. G. Hiddink, M. J. Kaiser, T. Mazor, R. A. McConnaughey, A. M. Parma, C. R. Pitcher, M. Sciberras, P. Suuronen
Summary: Mobile bottom contact gear such as trawls is widely considered to have the highest environmental impact of commonly used fishing gears, with concern about impact on benthic communities, bycatch, and carbon footprint frequently highlighted as much higher than other forms of fishing. As a result, the use of such gears has been banned or severely restricted in some countries, and there are many proposals to implement such restrictions elsewhere.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
M. A. Fenton, H. L. Fennell, M. J. Kaiser
Summary: This study analyzed publications in the Journal of Fish Biology and found that variables such as the number of keywords, abstract length, number of authors, and page length were associated with higher impact papers. Therefore, increasing the information content, the number of authors and keywords, and adopting some simple best-practice behaviors can improve the likelihood of a paper being cited.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)