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Biodiversity Conservation
Mark B. Lueders, Ryan A. McManamay
Summary: Tradeoffs between human demands and ecological consequences of water resources require limits on hydrologic alteration of rivers, but clear thresholds for ecosystems are difficult to determine. This study introduces a hydroecological risk assessment (HERA) to identify thresholds of hydrologic alteration using publicly available data and found species exhibit variable response patterns to depletion, termed Species Depletion Profiles (SDPs). This approach has potential application in developing environmental flow guidelines for riverine systems affected by human influences.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Remi Tison, Pierre Poirier
Summary: The paper presents and contrasts two accounts of cooperative communication based on Active Inference. It argues against the mental alignment account and introduces a new ecological conception that better accounts for the action-oriented nature of cooperative communication within the active inference framework.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Ling Huang, Chang-Dong Wang, Hong-Yang Chao
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach for overlapping community detection in multi-view brain networks, utilizing community membership strength vectors and Jaccard similarity for consistency measurement.
IEEE-ACM TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS
(2021)
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Ecology
Daikui Li, Ping He, Liping Hou
Summary: The concepts of ecological thresholds and alternative stable states have been proposed to explain nonlinear changes. However, a lack of data and research experience has hindered the advancement of these theories and their managerial applications. This study integrates Chinese cases and data from the China Ecological Thresholds and Alternative Stable States Database (CETASSD) to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecological thresholds and alternative stable states in different ecosystems in China. The study identifies several peculiarities of the Chinese case studies and suggests future research directions and applications of ecological thresholds.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2023)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Hailu Yang, Qian Liu, Jin Zhang, Xiaoyu Ding, Chen Chen, Lili Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a multi-view integration method for community detection in semantic social network, which outperforms traditional methods and multi-view clustering algorithms in semantic information analysis.
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Environmental Sciences
Jingyi Chen, Shuping Wang, Zhenguang Yan, Xin Zhao, Meiping Feng, Jing Wang, Quan Zhou
Summary: The eDNA technology combined with TITAN analysis can accurately estimate ecological thresholds and assess risk conditions, contributing to the conservation of biodiversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laurie Isabel, David Beauchesne, Chris McKindsey, Philippe Archambault
Summary: This study focused on analyzing the spatial distribution of epibenthic communities in the estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and found that oxygen concentration is a key predictor affecting the composition and distribution of these communities. Lower oxygen levels resulted in opportunistic taxa dominating the community, with sensitive taxa only increasing in biomass when oxygen levels reached a certain threshold. The study also identified specific indicator species that can detect the impact threshold on epibenthic communities exposed to multiple pressures in the marine ecosystem.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Juan He, Xueyi Shi
Summary: This study explores the differential coupling relationships between natural and anthropogenic factors on ecological degradation and ecological restoration. It quantifies the contribution rate of social-ecological interactions to vegetation growth and determines the impact thresholds of vegetation coverage at the county scale. By integrating ecological land use policy into the research framework, the study identifies key factors affecting ecological degradation and ecological restoration and quantitatively determines the impact thresholds. The findings provide important insights for ecological standards and sustainable environmental management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Ecology
Meixi Lin, Ariel Levi Simons, Ryan J. Harrigan, Emily E. Curd, Fabian D. Schneider, Dannise V. Ruiz-Ramos, Zack Gold, Melisa G. Osborne, Sabrina Shirazi, Teia M. Schweizer, Tiara N. Moore, Emma A. Fox, Rachel Turba, Ana E. Garcia-Vedrenne, Sarah K. Helman, Kelsi Rutledge, Maura Palacios Mejia, Onny Marwayana, Miroslava N. Munguia Ramos, Regina Wetzer, N. Dean Pentcheff, Emily Jane McTavish, Michael N. Dawson, Beth Shapiro, Robert K. Wayne, Rachel S. Meyer
Summary: The study utilizes modern ecological models and community science to combine environmental DNA and Earth observations for a rapid snapshot of regional biodiversity patterns. Analysis of 278 samples reveals varying effects of environmental factors on different communities within ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Setiawan Priatmoko, Moaaz Kabil, Yitno Purwoko, Lorant Denes David
Summary: Community-based tourism is seen as a sustainable way to improve relationships between tourists and local communities. Research on rural CBT in Indonesia focused on understanding villagers' perspectives through structured interviews, field observations, and quantitative data on sustainability aspects of local attractions. The results helped in designing a model for sustainable rural CBT activities in Indonesia, emphasizing the role of formal and informal community leaders.
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Soil Science
Bing-Bing Li, Sarah S. Roley, David S. Duncan, Jiarong Guo, John F. Quensen, Han-Qing Yu, James M. Tiedje
Summary: This study found that nitrogen fertilizer has an impact on soil microbial community structure and interaction, especially with long-term excess application. The fertilizer promoted certain metabolic processes while reducing other traits, making microbial networks more sensitive to environmental changes.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xin Luo, Zhigang Liu, Long Jin, Yue Zhou, MengChu Zhou
Summary: This study achieves highly accurate community detectors by adjusting the scaling factor in the SNMF model, leading to significant accuracy gains in community detection over the state-of-the-art detectors.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Enrico Eraldo Bertacchini, Giangavino Pazzola, Francesco Puletti
Summary: This article proposes a conceptual and empirical framework to analyze alternative cultural production as an ecological community. The findings from studying over 50 art spaces in Turin reveal differences between centers pursuing artistic specialization and those oriented towards diversified cultural activities, and explore their impact on the community.
EUROPEAN URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yuhang Luo, Zaichun Zhu, Jiansheng Wu, Yanan Zhang, Xuechen Li, Weiqing Zhao, Ye Yuan, Zeyu Duanmu, Muyi Li
Summary: This study used Shenzhen as an example to analyze important habitats in the city, identify an ecological network, and explore the formation of habitat patch clusters. The findings highlighted the importance of restoring habitat patch clusters in strengthening connectivity between clusters.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Taissa Bej, Sonya Kothadia, Brigid M. Wilson, Sunah Song, Janet M. Briggs, Richard E. Banks, Curtis J. Donskey, Federico Perez, Robin L. P. Jump
Summary: This retrospective study on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Center (CLC) residents found that the all-cause 30-day mortality among residents with symptomatic and pre-symptomatic COVID-19 infections was similar, and lower than rates reported in non-VA nursing homes. Using a lower temperature threshold could increase the number of residents recognized as having symptomatic infection, potentially leading to earlier detection and more rapid implementation of therapeutic interventions and infection prevention and control measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
X. Liu, P. Vidon, P. -A. Jacinthe, K. Fisher, M. Baker
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Geography, Physical
Daniel K. Jones, Matthew E. Baker, Andrew J. Miller, S. Taylor Jarnagin, Dianna M. Hogan
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Environmental Sciences
K. Fisher, P. A. Jacinthe, P. Vidon, X. Liu, M. E. Baker
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2014)
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Engineering, Environmental
Donald E. Weller, Matthew E. Baker
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2014)
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Engineering, Environmental
Philippe Vidon, Pierre-Andre Jacinthe, Xiaoqiang Liu, Katelin Fisher, Matthew Baker
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2014)
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Ecology
Matthew E. Baker, Ryan S. King
FRESHWATER SCIENCE
(2013)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Philippe G. Vidon, Carl P. J. Mitchell, Pierre-Andre Jacinthe, Matthew E. Baker, Xiaoqiang Liu, Katelin R. Fisher
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2013)
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Environmental Sciences
M. E. Baker, M. L. Schley, J. O. Sexton
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Molly Van Appledorn, Matthew E. Baker, Andrew J. Miller
Summary: The study demonstrated an approach of evaluating two-dimensional unsteady hydraulic models using low-cost temperature sensor arrays. The results showed good consistency between simulated data and indirect measurements, and the models could capture wetted extent, depth, and duration, suitable for characterizing key environmental gradients. This method can be tailored to specific ecological research questions.
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Alonzo, Matthew E. Baker, Yuemeng Gao, Vivek Shandas
Summary: The study shows that trees can lower air temperatures in urban environments. The cooling effects of hard and soft canopies vary at different times of day, with soft canopies showing the most significant cooling effect in the evening. Distributed canopies have better cooling effects in predawn and evening, which is crucial for urban heat island mitigation planning.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Marina J. Metes, Daniel K. Jones, Matthew E. Baker, Andrew J. Miller, Dianna M. Hogan, J. Loperfido, Kristina G. Hopkins
Summary: The under-representation of headwater channels in digital stream networks can lead to uncertainty in assessing habitat loss, stream burial, and watershed function. This study utilized high-resolution elevation data to remotely predict the extent of ephemeral stream networks, highlighting the challenges in identifying headwater channels in human-modified landscapes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Molly Van Appledorn, Matthew E. Baker
Summary: Understanding patterns of species coexistence is a fundamental challenge in ecology, and the physical environment plays an important role in influencing patterns of biotic interactions and dispersal. We examined how floodplain forest communities varied in terms of their functional diversity and ecological strategies across regional and local gradients of flooding. Our results indicate that community assembly patterns are not solely determined by landform type or position, but are influenced by interactions between flood regimes and landform position over multiple spatial scales.
Article
Ecology
Adam Patrick Dixon, Matthew E. Baker, Erle C. Ellis
Summary: Intensive agricultural landscapes pose challenges to increasing wildlife diversity, but recent advances in acoustic data collection and high-resolution habitat mapping have the potential to address this challenge. This study examined the relationship between habitat characteristics and avian biodiversity in intensive agricultural landscapes in Iowa. The results showed associations between noncrop vegetation and vocalizing bird richness, but challenges remain in promoting grassland birds in row crop landscapes.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Donald E. E. Weller, Matthew E. E. Baker, Ryan S. S. King
Summary: The study developed a distance-weighted regression method to explain how the effects of land use on aquatic systems attenuate with the arrangement of source areas within catchments. They derived a framework to resolve issues with weighting and quantified the spatial distribution of land areas. The methods enable more comprehensive analyses of the effects of spatial arrangement on scientific investigations and applications.
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Environmental Studies
Adam P. Dixon, Matthew E. Baker, Erle C. Ellis
