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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sho Tsugawa, Takuya Kanetsuki, Junichi Sugihara
Summary: Academia is becoming increasingly competitive, and it is crucial for young scientists to understand the factors that contribute to success in academic careers. This paper explores the impact of research collaboration structure on funding success for junior researchers in Japan. The findings indicate that participation in joint research projects and the number of such projects significantly influence future funding success.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Diana Rusu, Mihaela Mocanu, Anca-Diana Bibiri
Summary: Research and innovation are crucial for smart and sustainable economic growth, contributing to the development of new products, processes, and services. However, these activities require financial resources to accelerate the production and dissemination of the best ideas and practices. This study aims to identify the factors influencing researchers' participation and success rates in funding competitions, finding that scientific rank and gender are important for raising participation and success rates across all fields.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sue Ellen Haupt, David John Gagne, William W. Hsieh, Vladimir Krasnopolsky, Amy McGovern, Caren Marzban, William Moninger, Valliappa Lakshmanan, Philippe Tissot, John K. Williams
Summary: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become important tools for environmental scientists and engineers in research and applications. Despite not being new, AI methods have significantly impacted the field of environmental science, with a recent resurgence in interest and development.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Amanda Baker, Masters Comm Rehab, Petrea Cornwell, Louise Gustafsson, Claire Stewart, Natasha A. Lannin
Summary: This implementation study aimed to enhance the key elements of clinical practice goal-setting across 5 rehabilitation services, and the results showed that the implementation package was successful at enhancing the goal-setting process. However, how the package is implemented within the team may impact outcomes.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nickholas Grant, Joanna L. Meyer, Michael J. Strambler
Summary: The measurement of social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation is crucial for enhancing and understanding its effects. High-quality SEL implementation is associated with positive outcomes, but practical approaches for measuring and supporting implementation have lagged behind measuring student outcomes. Research-practitioner partnerships (RPP) can be a promising means to address this gap. This paper offers practical strategies using an RPP example to measure and use SEL implementation data in schools, including considerations for data collection decisions and analysis.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cara Steger, Julia A. Klein, Robin S. Reid, Sandra Lavorel, Catherine Tucker, Kelly A. Hopping, Rob Marchant, Tara Teel, Aida Cuni-Sanchez, Tsechoe Dorjii, Greg Greenwood, Robert Huber, Karim-Aly Kassam, David Kreuer, Anne Nolinn, Aaron Russello, Julia L. Sharp, Mateja Smid Hribar, Jessica P. R. Thorn, Gordon Grants, Mohammed Mahdi, Martha Morenou, Daniel Waiswav
Summary: Flexibility and collaborative spirit are highly valued skills in SWS, and different respondents have differing perspectives on barriers to successful SWS implementation. A toolbox of 20 best practices can be utilized to overcome barriers and enhance the societal and scientific impacts of SWS projects.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Donele Wilkins, Amy J. Schulz
Summary: Communities affected by environmental exposures and health disparities recognize the role of racism in shaping these risks. More researchers are focusing on racism as a fundamental driver of racial inequities in environmental health. Research and funding institutions are committed to addressing structural racism. This article discusses strategies for taking explicitly antiracist approaches to community engagement in environmental health research.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Olamide Todowede, Felix Lewandowski, Yasuhiro Kotera, Alison Ashmore, Stefan Rennick-Egglestone, Doreen Boyd, Stuart Moran, Kristin Berre Orjasaeter, Julie Repper, Dan Robotham, Michael Rowe, Dafni Katsampa, Mike Slade
Summary: Partnering with individuals most affected by mental health problems and using the citizen science approach can transform mental health outcomes. This study conducted a systematic review of mental health citizen science research to develop best practice guidelines for conducting and reporting research in this area. The guidelines highlight the importance of empowering individuals affected by mental health problems, addressing safeguarding issues, using existing reporting guidelines, and ensuring clear reporting of consent and data sharing arrangements.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Shih-Hsien Tseng, Hsiu-Chuan Chen, Tien Son Nguyen
Summary: This study explores the key success factors for sustainable development in traditional industries based on expert knowledge and proposes effective solutions. The results show that managers should focus on knowledge management and teamwork to enhance organizational sustainability.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabine Christiansen, Stefan Braeger
Summary: This paper provides a detailed review of the scientific literature on best environmental practice (BEP) for deep seabed mining. It identifies preliminary BEP elements for nodule mining and offers specific recommendations on minimizing environmental impacts. The paper aims to inform the development of a Mining Code by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and suggests future ISA standards for BEP.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Nicole Ennis, Cameron Vance, Russell Bradbury
Summary: A practice-based research network focused on cannabis science has been established through an academic-industry partnership. This network collects electronic health records of medical marijuana patients and supports hypothesis generation, study feasibility estimation, and recruitment for future research studies.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Peide Liu, Baoying Zhu, Peng Wang
Summary: The study proposes a combination of the BWM method with D numbers to create the D-BWM weighting model, which is more suitable for realistic decision-making environments. By deriving criteria weights and checking result reliability, this method shows potential for practical applications.
APPLIED SOFT COMPUTING
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kilian J. Murphy, Laura L. Griffin, Grace Nolan, Amy Haigh, Tamara Hochstrasser, Simone Ciuti, Adam Kane
Summary: Applied research involves interactions between different organizations, which can be affected by communication breakdowns. Autoethnography provides a structured reflection using personal experiences to understand collaborative processes. The applied autoethnography protocol ensures adequate description of biases and context, and reflection on encountered problems and lessons learned.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Biochemical Research Methods
Zhichao Liu, Ting Li, Skylar Connor, Shraddha Thakkar, Ruth Roberts, Weida Tong
Summary: Researchers have developed a deep learning DILI prediction model with outstanding performance, surpassing other similar models. They raise awareness of issues concerning data curation, model validation and comparison practices, and data and model reproducibility.
BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Women's Studies
Lauren B. Cattaneo, Amanda M. Stylianou, Stephanie Hargrove, Lisa A. Goodman, Kris T. Gebhard, Timothy W. Curby
Summary: This study found that using a survivor-centered approach in services for domestic violence survivors can significantly enhance their sense of empowerment. The results suggest that survivor-defined practices are key in predicting empowerment changes.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jacob W. Brownscombe, Lucas P. Griffin, Danielle Morley, Alejandro Acosta, Ross Boucek, Aaron J. Adams, Andy J. Danylchuk, Steven J. Cooke
Summary: The study found that Permit mainly reside in artificial reefs in the Caribbean Sea region, with their residency peaking in the spring and summer months. The high residency of Permit at important spawning sites indicates vulnerability to fishing pressure and inadequate current regulations. Additionally, seagrass flats in close proximity to spawning locations are important food sources for Permit during the extensive spawning season.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. E. Robinson, C. K. Elvidge, R. A. Frank, J. V. Headley, L. M. Hewitt, A. G. Little, S. A. Robinson, V. L. Trudeau, I. J. Vander Meulen, D. M. Orihel
Summary: This study investigates the effects of organic compounds in oil sands process-affected water on wood frogs. The results show that these compounds have no significant effect on mating behavior and fertility, but they decrease offspring viability and development, which may impact the recruitment of native amphibian populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Sonia A. Voicescu, John-Francis Lane, Steven J. Cooke, Eric Higgs, Alina C. Fisher, Line Rochefort, Nancy Shackelford, Stephen Murphy
Summary: This study found that the awareness and use of the "International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration" among restoration practitioners was lower than expected. Some reasons for this included low awareness of the document and concerns about its structure, added value, and suitability. Further analysis and improvements are needed to address this disconnection.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi K. Pleizier, Steven J. Cooke, Colin J. Brauner
Summary: Total dissolved gas (TDG) supersaturation, caused by sources such as hydroelectric dams, can lead to gas bubble trauma (GBT) in aquatic animals. Locomotion is hypothesized to promote bubble nucleation in fish tissues exposed to TDG supersaturation. This study aimed to understand the effects of locomotion on GBT in rainbow trout exposed to TDG supersaturation in static or flowing water conditions. The results indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in GBT occurrence between static and flowing water conditions.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
Pieterjan Verhelst, Rein Brys, Steven J. Cooke, Ine Pauwels, Mehis Rohtla, Jan Reubens
Summary: Animals need to move between different habitats to complete their life cycle, but anthropogenic activities and infrastructure have a negative impact on animal movement, especially in aquatic habitats. Understanding fish movement is crucial for understanding how human activities affect the spatial ecology of fish, which can inform management strategies. Various methods, such as observation, tracking, and DNA analysis, can be used to study fish movement, and combining these methods can improve management efforts. It is important for different jurisdictions to collaborate in managing fish that move across boundaries. Interdisciplinary data analysis can provide a holistic understanding of fish movement and help in selecting cost-effective and evidence-based management actions that balance the needs of fish and human activities.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Chris K. Elvidge, Chloe E. Robinson, Rowena A. Caza, L. Mark Hewitt, Richard A. Frank, Diane M. Orihel
Summary: Environmental pollutants disrupt chemical communication in aquatic organisms. Early-life exposure to NAFCs from oil sands tailings disrupts antipredator-associated chemical communication in larval amphibians. Understanding the effects of NAFC exposure on antipredator responses is important.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Connor H. Reid, Steven J. Cooke
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of different absorbable suture materials under biologically relevant conditions for temperate freshwater fish. The results showed that naturally derived collagen-based sutures experienced major decreases in tensile strength within 2 weeks of submersion but maintained high knot security throughout the study period, while synthetic sutures showed little to no degradation after 8 weeks. The findings have important implications for fish welfare considerations such as suture retention, wound healing, inflammation, and infection under natural conditions.
JOURNAL OF AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. M. Muir, J. R. Bernhardt, N. W. Boucher, C. Cvitanovic, J. M. Dettmers, M. Gaden, J. L. M. Hinderer, B. Locke, K. F. Robinson, M. J. Siefkes, N. Young, S. J. Cooke
Summary: Natural resource governance is complex due to its integration with socio-ecological systems. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered working arrangements, potentially impacting trust-based social networks crucial for resource management and transboundary governance. Our study on trust relationships in the Laurentian Great Lakes found that virtual engagement was effective in maintaining established relationships, but in-person engagement was deemed more effective for building and maintaining trust.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Eric V. C. Schneider, Zachary C. Zuckerman, Brendan S. Talwar, Steven J. Cooke, Aaron D. Shultz, Cory D. Suski
Summary: Near-future climate change is expected to increase sea surface temperature, affecting marine ectotherms and their critical life processes. This study assessed the thermal tolerance and aerobic performance of schoolmaster snapper collected from two different habitats. The results show consistent metabolic rate and swimming performance responses to thermal challenges across habitats, highlighting the importance of intraspecific studies to understand thermal stress outcomes.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abigail J. Lynch, Steven J. Cooke, Angela H. Arthington, Claudio Baigun, Lisa Bossenbroek, Chris Dickens, Ian Harrison, Ismael Kimirei, Simone D. Langhans, Karen J. Murchie, Julian D. Olden, Steve J. Ormerod, Margaret Owuor, Rajeev Raghavan, Michael J. Samways, Rafaela Schinegger, Subodh Sharma, Ram-Devi Tachamo-Shah, David Tickner, Denis Tweddle, Nathan Young, Sonja C. Jaehnig
Summary: Freshwater biodiversity provides a wide range of services to humans, including food, health and genetic resources, material goods, culture, education and science, recreation, catchment integrity, climate regulation, water purification, and nutrient cycling. Protecting and conserving freshwater biodiversity, as well as increasing human appreciation for it, can contribute to human well-being and a sustainable future.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Steven J. Cooke, Christine L. Madliger, Robert J. Lennox, Julian D. Olden, Erika J. Eliason, Rebecca L. Cramp, Andrea Fuller, Craig E. Franklin, Frank Seebacher
Summary: Given limited resources and the urgency to halt declines and rebuild wildlife populations, a more mechanistic approach to wildlife conservation and management is called for. This approach involves using behavioral and physiological tools and knowledge to identify drivers of decline, environmental thresholds, and strategies for restoration, as well as prioritizing conservation actions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
James P. Ludwig, Steven J. Cooke, Keith A. Hobson
AVIAN CONSERVATION AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
S. J. Cooke, J. C. Vermaire, A. E. Kirkwood
Summary: The use of plastic structures in freshwater ecosystems to enhance fish habitat or restore freshwater systems has become popular, but there are concerns about ecological benefits and potential pollution from plastic degradation. The evidence base for using plastic materials in these activities is limited, and there is a need to consider the full life cycle of restoration and potential environmental consequences. Natural materials should be embraced for habitat restoration, and stakeholders should have a say in material choices. Based on current evidence, the use of plastic for habitat enhancement or restoration in freshwater systems is littering.
Article
Communication
Jessika D. Guay, Jill L. Brooks, Jacqueline M. Chapman, Hannah Medd, Steven J. Cooke, Vivian M. Nguyen
Summary: Shore-based shark fishing in Florida attracts a wide variety of anglers, and concerns about proper handling methods of caught fish arise due to the threat of extinction for many shark species. This study examined the information channels used by anglers to obtain knowledge about fishing skills and best practices for catch-and-release. The findings suggest that interpersonal communications and the internet are the main sources of information for anglers, and support for fisheries management is associated with pro-environmental behavior.
FRONTIERS IN COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jacey C. Van Wert, Brian Hendriks, Andreas Ekstrom, David A. Patterson, Steven J. Cooke, Scott G. Hinch, Erika J. Eliason
Summary: Climate change is causing significant declines in Pacific salmon populations, with warm rivers resulting in high mortality rates for migrating adults. This study compared the thermal performance of two Chinook salmon populations and found that the interior summer-run population performs better at warmer temperatures. The findings highlight the importance of considering intra-specific thermal physiology to aid in the conservation and management of Pacific salmon.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)