Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Aisling J. Daly, Lander De Visscher, Jan M. Baetens, Bernard De Baets
Summary: Agent-based models (ABMs) are a popular choice for simulating natural and environmental systems, but there is a need for standardization in their formulation, implementation, and analysis. There is a trade-off between flexibility and standardization in ABM methodology, and while standard protocols for model documentation are emerging, their adoption is hindered by excessive detail. ABM analysis methods face similar issues and approaches, and it is recommended to consider multiple approaches simultaneously. Well-documented software packages and critical comparative reviews can facilitate advancements in ABMs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Giulia Russo, Giuseppe Alessandro Parasiliti Palumbo, Marzio Pennisi, Francesco Pappalardo
Summary: This article introduces an automatic tool for the verification assessment of mechanistic Agent-Based Models and demonstrates its application through a case study of an Agent-Based Model in silico trial. The described workflow allows researchers and practitioners to easily perform verification steps and provide strong evidence for further regulatory requirements.
BMC BIOINFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ellis B. Hammond, Frederic Coulon, Stephen H. Hallett, Russell Thomas, Drew Hardy, Darren J. Beriro
Summary: This study aims to inform the design of future digital tools and systems in the UK brownfield sector through stakeholder consultation with professionals. Findings reveal disparities in digital capability and suggest that carefully designed digital tools can facilitate cross-discipline communication.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhe Dong, Haiyan Liu, Xinqi Zheng
Summary: This research focuses on fostering students' classroom engagement by examining the interactive effects of physical and interpersonal environments. The study found that teacher feedback and proximity positively affected classroom engagement, while the engagement level and homogeneity of near-seated peer groups also played a role. The compensation effect of teacher feedback on low-engagement near-seated peer groups was weaker than on highly engaged groups, indicating asymmetry in their interactions.
Review
Microbiology
Anna Trego, Ciara Keating, Corine Nzeteu, Alison Graham, Vincent O'Flaherty, Umer Zeeshan Ijaz
Summary: Amplifying short read regions, such as 16S rRNA for prokaryotic species or 18S rRNA for eukaryotic species, is a popular and economical method for studying microbial ecology. This review discusses recent advancements in in situ analytical tools that can provide insights into ecological phenomena, metabolic potential, species interactions, and community dynamics. The incorporation of additional information and modalities can enhance our understanding of how microbial communities respond to changes in ecosystems.
Article
Business
Giovanna Attanasio, Nadia Preghenella, Alberto Felice De Toni, Cinzia Battistella
Summary: This study establishes a stakeholder value flow model of business models for sustainability through multiple case studies, facilitating a systematic and in-depth analysis of stakeholder contributions to the company business model. The model can also be used to map out the most significant relationships from the company perspective and to promote stakeholder engagement towards sustainable development.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pritam Das, Faisal Hossain, Shahzaib Khan, Nishan Kumar Biswas, Hyongki Lee, Thanapon Piman, Chinaporn Meechaiya, Uttam Ghimire, Kamal Hosen
Summary: This study demonstrates the application of the improved Reservoir Assessment Tool (RAT) framework in monitoring reservoir operations using hydrological modeling and satellite observations, with the Mekong River Basin as an example. Through the development of a novel multi-sensor reservoir area mapping technique and testing the skill of radar altimeters, accurate quantification of reservoir operations and consistent improvements compared to the original framework were achieved. Additionally, the framework was further enhanced by adding the functionality of visualizing forecasted outflow.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alvin Baskoro Adhi, Fadhilah Muslim
Summary: Stakeholder management plays a crucial role in the success of sustainable construction implementation. Lean construction, which focuses on maximizing value and minimizing waste, is an important principle in achieving sustainability. This study analyzed stakeholder engagement in lean construction, identified drivers and barriers, and proposed strategies to enhance stakeholder participation. The findings revealed engagement gaps among different stakeholders, with the highest barrier being a lack of knowledge and skills in lean tools, and the highest driver being improved time efficiency and process standardization. The best strategy for increasing stakeholder engagement is the development of regulations and standardization of green materials by governments.
Review
Entomology
Clelia F. Oliva, Mark Q. Benedict, C. Matilda Collins, Thierry Baldet, Romeo Bellini, Herve Bossin, Jeremy Bouyer, Vincent Corbel, Luca Facchinelli, Florence Fouque, Martin Geier, Antonios Michaelakis, David Roiz, Frederic Simard, Carlos Tur, Louis-Clement Gouagna
Summary: The sterile insect technique is emerging as a powerful complement to traditional vector control methods for managing disease-carrying mosquitoes. This review provides a practical roadmap for designing and executing successful pilot studies by integrating key elements such as stakeholder mapping, transparent communication plans, and technical advancements. By following this guidance, stakeholders, scientists, implementers, and decision-makers can build a strong foundation for local field trials and gain experience with the technique for potential operational deployment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rene Lindner, Carmen Jaca, Josune Hernantes
Summary: This paper emphasizes the importance of cities improving their crisis resilience to adapt to future uncertainties, proposes five steps for integrating standardization into research projects, and demonstrates through case studies the importance of the standardization process for the development of city crisis resilience tools and the integration of relevant stakeholders.
Article
Ecology
Alejandra Zubiria Perez, Christopher Bone, Gordon Stenhouse
Summary: Understanding wildlife movement and space-use patterns, especially in vulnerable species like grizzly bears, is crucial for informing conservation efforts in the face of anthropogenic environmental change. Research on bear movement behaviors and their relationship to landscape features can be enhanced through novel agent-based modeling approaches that incorporate learning and memory mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alessia Antelmi, Gennaro Cordasco, Giuseppe D'Ambrosio, Daniele De Vinco, Carmine Spagnuolo
Summary: This article provides a thorough overview of open-source general-purpose ABM tools and offers a comparison from two perspectives. It evaluates the features, ease of use, and efficiency of each ABM tool according to its authors and provides a hands-on evaluation by developing and running four ABM models.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Aarash Baktash, Arthur Huang, Efren de la Mora Velasco, Melissa Farboudi Jahromi, Frida Bahja
Summary: This paper introduces the use of Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) in tourism research and reviews existing literature that adopts ABM in various stages of tourism planning, development, and management. It proposes seven themes where ABM would be appropriate for studying tourism and presents an agent-based modelling framework for tourism researchers and practitioners.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Alastair J. Clements, Nabil T. Fadai
Summary: This article presents an agent-based modelling framework to describe the qualitative features of populations engaged in riotous behavior. The framework provides a better understanding of the propagation of riots and helps to limit physical and financial damages.
PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Geography
Aparna Bamzai-Dodson, Amanda E. Cravens, Renee A. Mcpherson
Summary: To address environmental challenges in the Anthropocene, scientists are creating actionable science that is useful, usable, and used by engaging stakeholders and considering ethical practices. This article proposes using the core principles of the Belmont Report as a framework to examine stakeholder perspectives in climate adaptation science projects, and highlights the need for scientists to consider the broader ethical implications of engaging with stakeholders.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GEOGRAPHERS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rascha J. M. Nuijten, Kevin A. Wood, Trinus Haitjema, Eileen C. Rees, Bart A. Nolet
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Ornithology
Kevin A. Wood, Sverrir Thorstensen, Smari J. Ludviksson, Kane Brides, Aevar Petersen
Summary: Identifying temporal and spatial patterns and understanding demographic changes are crucial for conservation efforts, with research showing higher survival rates of Common Eiders in Iceland possibly due to their protected status, low predation pressure, and abundant food supply.
Article
Ecology
Kevin A. Wood, Richard A. Stillman, Julia L. Newth, Rascha J. M. Nuijten, Geoff M. Hilton, Bart A. Nolet, Eileen C. Rees
Summary: A model was developed to predict the responses of overwintering avian herbivore species to changes in their environment, particularly in food availability and competition. The research showed that, despite challenges such as competition and reduced food resources, swans have the ability to increase their foraging effort to avoid starvation and successfully migrate. However, this increased foraging effort may lead to additional damage to agricultural crops. Interestingly, the decline in Bewick's swan numbers in recent years was found to be unlikely related to changes in winter food resources or competition.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Ecology
R. A. Stillman, E. M. Rivers, W. Gilkerson, K. A. Wood, B. A. Nolet, P. Clausen, H. M. Wilson, D. H. Ward
Summary: Climate change is affecting global avian migrations and biodiversity distribution. A study predicts the impact of future changes in food abundance, winter ice coverage, and human disturbance on an Arctic/sub-Arctic breeding goose species and their primary food source, eelgrass.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan P. Reeves, Conor H. D. John, Kevin A. Wood, Phoebe R. Maund
Summary: This study examined the motivations and benefits of active wetland centre users in the UK, with a focus on the strong attraction to biodiversity and the common effects of relaxation and mental restoration experienced by users. Unlike other studies on natural environments, physical activity was not a major motivation, highlighting the importance of biodiversity, natural environments, and amenities for users of UK wetland centres.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Ornithology
Kevin A. Wood, Julia L. Newth, Geoff M. Hilton, Eileen C. Rees
Summary: The wintering grounds of swan species in eastern England have shown that competition with larger swan congeners may affect the behavior of Bewick's Swans, although it does not have a significant impact on their net energy gain. Further research is needed to explore competition in other parts of the flyway.
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kevin A. Wood, Julia L. Newth, Geoff M. Hilton
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Julia L. Newth, Robbie A. McDonald, Kevin A. Wood, Eileen C. Rees, Igor Semenov, Anton Chistyakov, Galina Mikhaylova, Stuart Bearhop, Ruth L. Cromie, Anna Belousova, Petr Glazov, Ana Nuno
Summary: Illegal killing of wildlife is a critical conservation issue that requires understanding of human behavior drivers. This study adapted the theory of planned behavior to explore motivations for hunting the Endangered Bewick's swan in the European Russian Arctic. The findings showed that behavioral intention was predicted by attitude, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms. Additionally, considering attitudes towards protective laws and descriptive norms improved the predictability of the model. Understanding attitudes towards protective laws can guide the design of conservation measures. Therefore, conservation interventions should focus on influencing hunters' attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioral control to reduce illegal killing of wildlife.
Article
Ornithology
Kevin A. Wood, Kane Brides, Maurice E. Durham, Richard D. Hearn
Summary: Among wintering duck populations, sex ratios are typically male-biased, with adults exhibiting stronger male-biased sex ratios than first-winter juveniles. Improved monitoring of sex ratios of wintering waterbirds would help to increase our understanding of changes in waterbird demography, population structure, and observed population trends. Birds caught during ringing projects can be a valuable source of such data.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kevin A. Wood, Rebecca Lacey, Paul E. Rose
Summary: Individual animals engage in trade-offs between different types of behaviors, increasing the duration of one behavior at the expense of other behaviors. This study used remotely collected behavioral data to investigate trade-offs in bird species, revealing negative associations between aggression and resting behaviors, as well as a trade-off between foraging and resting behaviors.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhaes, Kevin Murphy, Andrey Efremov, Thomas A. Davidson, Eugenio Molina-Navarro, Kevin A. Wood, Julissa Tapia-Grimaldo, Deborah Hofstra, Hui Fu, Ileana Ortegon-Aznar
Summary: This study examined the distributional drivers of 3,499 macrophyte species on a global scale. It found that most species are endemic to a single ecozone and lack adaptations for long-distance dispersal. Natural factors such as climate and migratory birds influence native species, while introduced species are influenced by climate and longitude. Ancient vicariance events and recent climate change also affect a few species.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Victoria G. Mason, Annette Burden, Graham Epstein, Lucy L. Jupe, Kevin A. Wood, Martin W. Skov
Summary: Coastal saltmarsh restoration can efficiently store carbon and uptake greenhouse gases. Globally, saltmarshes store approximately 1.41-2.44 Pg carbon. Restored saltmarshes have low greenhouse gas emissions and rapid carbon accumulation, with the potential to offset up to 0.51% of global energy-related CO2 emissions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alex Nicol-Harper, C. Patrick Doncaster, Geoff M. Hilton, Kevin A. Wood, Thomas H. G. Ezard
Summary: Understanding which data are most important for conserving biodiversity can greatly improve the cost-effectiveness of conservation efforts. However, some vital rates that contribute to population dynamics are difficult to document, leading to potential gaps in our knowledge and decision-making processes. This study explores the mismatch between the availability of data and the demographic impact of different life-stage transitions, highlighting the need for better alignment between data needs and conservation actions.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alex Nicol-Harper, Kevin A. Wood, Antony W. Diamond, Heather L. Major, Aevar Petersen, Grigori Tertitski, C. Patrick Doncaster, Thomas H. G. Ezard, Geoff M. Hilton
Summary: This database compiles vital rate estimates for the common eider, a slow life-history species, providing a comprehensive demographic parameterization. It serves as a data-rich exemplar species for less-studied seaducks, highlighting gaps in data availability and encouraging further research in the field.
ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND EVIDENCE
(2021)
Article
Ornithology
Kane Brides, Kevin A. Wood, Colette Hall, Brian Burke, Graham McElwaine, Olafur Einarsson, Neil Calbrade, Oisin Hill, Eileen C. Rees
Summary: The eighth international census of Whooper Swans conducted in January 2020 showed a 27.2% increase in numbers since 2015, with England and Scotland experiencing significant increases while Iceland saw a decrease. Breeding success was not associated with temperatures, indicating that increased survival may be the demographic driver of the population growth.
