Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anja Coors, A. Ross Brown, Samuel K. Maynard, Alison Nimrod Perkins, Stewart Owen, Charles R. Tyler
Summary: Before 2006, there was no regulatory requirement for ecotoxicological testing of pre-authorized human pharmaceuticals, leading to a lack of data to assess their environmental risk. To address this issue, a decision tree was developed to minimize in vivo fish testing for legacy active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) while ensuring environmental protection. By setting threshold values for two risk quotients, the need for fish testing could potentially be reduced by around 35% without compromising environmental safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aryelle Canedo, Lazaro Wender Oliveira de Jesus, Elisa Flavia Luiz Cardoso Bailao, Thiago Lopes Rocha
Summary: This study summarized the literature on micronucleus (MN) and other nuclear abnormalities (NA) in zebrafish, and their applications in toxicity screening and environmental risk assessment. It was found that MN was the most frequently encountered NA in zebrafish, with 15 other types of nuclear alterations reported. The study also discussed the molecular mechanisms underlying NA in zebrafish, as well as the impact of different pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. C. Abbaspour
Summary: Using parameters from the best-fit simulation to represent a calibrated hydrological model may lead to misleading results, as the best solution's parameters may differ significantly from the next best set. The non-uniqueness of objective function values in calibration poses challenges in interpreting watershed processes accurately, and researchers must consider model output uncertainty to assess calibration/validation effectively.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Irma Isnardi, Edoardo Menga, John E. Mottershead, Sebastiano Fichera
Summary: The paper experimentally evaluates the sensitivity and Bayesian multilevel approaches to model updating in a system with parameter variability and unknown hyperparameters. The system, with three degrees of freedom and coupling springs, allows for the introduction of variability through a positioning parameter. The tested positional-parameter distributions are determined using measured natural frequencies from multiple tests, and the updated model is validated using a different system arrangement. The research contributes by comparing two philosophically different model updating approaches, and illustrating the strengths and deficiencies of each using an experimental rig with statistically independent natural frequencies.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xiuying Wang, Jaehak Jeong, Seonggyu Park, Xuesong Zhang, Jungang Gao, Nelida E. Q. Silvero
Summary: This study developed the DayCent-CUTE tool for conducting global sensitivity analysis, auto-calibration, and uncertainty analysis of the DayCent model. By collecting field experiment data and utilizing an auto-calibration process, the tool improves the performance of the model.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2023)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Michal Jedrzejczyk, Piotr Kopka, Basma Foad, Tomasz Kozlowski
Summary: This article introduces methods for reducing the uncertainty of multiplication factor (keff) in nuclear reactor design. Generalized Linear Least Squares (GLLS) and A General Monte Carlo-Bayes Procedure for Improved Predictions of Integral Functions of Nuclear Data (MOCABA) can reduce the keff uncertainty by assimilating measured operational data. A universal algorithm called Sequential Monte Carlo - Approximate Bayesian Computation (SMC-ABC) is implemented for the same application, which shows similar results to GLLS and MOCABA.
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aurelia Pereira Gabellini, Patrizio Mariani, Asbjorn Christensen
Summary: The study investigates the linkages between population variability of commercial fish species in the Atlantic Ocean and the primary production and transport processes of eggs and larvae. By simulating the dispersion of eggs and larvae and considering the ecological information of major fish stocks, the study finds marked differences in how physical and biological processes interact in the early life stages of different fish groups in the Atlantic Ocean.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charles R. E. Hazlerigg, Katie S. S. Mintram, Charles R. R. Tyler, Lennart Weltje, Pernille Thorbek
Summary: This study proposes a modeling approach to evaluate the adverse effects of endocrine-active chemicals (EACs) on fish populations and validates it using the fungicide prochloraz. The results demonstrate that population models are effective in assessing the adverse effects of EACs on fish populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dustin Knabe, Alberto Guadagnini, Monica Riva, Irina Engelhardt
Summary: Managed aquifer recharge through bank filtration is important for sustainable drinking water production, but the water quality related to transport of pathogens into groundwater systems is concerning. A reactive transport model developed for a site in Germany revealed sensitivity of bacteria transport models to inactivation coefficients, straining coefficients, and bacteria size. The model calibration highlighted the key role of permeability in colmation layers and seasonal variability in groundwater conditions on bacteria transport.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Elizabeth A. McHuron, Lisanne Aerts, Glenn Gailey, Olga Sychenko, Daniel P. Costa, Marc Mangel, Lisa K. Schwarz
Summary: Acoustic disturbance poses a growing conservation concern for wildlife populations, with Stochastic Dynamic Programming providing a framework to quantify and predict the impacts of disturbance. Using the western gray whale as a case study, the model showed how disturbance affects survival probabilities and spatial distribution, particularly in energy-rich feeding areas. Disturbance had unequally distributed impacts on individuals, highlighting the importance of assessing who, where, and when disturbance occurs for large capital breeders.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongxing Du, Di Zhao, Yingge Li, Fei Wang, Jingzhe Li
Summary: The stochastic bubble population (SBP) balance model has been widely used to study surfactant foam flow characteristics in porous media, but its application in predicting nanoparticle (NP)-stabilized foam behavior needs further refinement. By calibrating the parameters of bubble generation rate and maximum bubble density, it was found that the bubble generation rate has little effect on pressure drop, while the maximum bubble density increases with the addition of NPs and NP concentration. Higher maximum bubble densities at higher NP concentrations indicate a stronger foam structure, leading to better displacement results.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alberto Romero-Blanco, Alvaro Alonso
Summary: The origin of populations used in ecotoxicological bioassays (wild populations or laboratory populations) can significantly affect the sensitivity of tested species to toxicants. This study found that wild populations generally exhibit lower sensitivity to toxicants compared to laboratory populations, although the extent of sensitivity varies depending on species and toxicant groups. The results suggest that bioassays using laboratory populations may overestimate the toxicity of most compounds. The study emphasizes the importance of considering population origin in determining species sensitivity to toxicants and highlights biases in the species and toxicants used in ecotoxicology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Irina Bashkirtseva, Lev Ryashko, Alexander N. Pisarchik
Summary: The study examines stochastic bifurcations and transitions between in-phase and anti-phase dynamics in neural oscillators, revealing the geometry of multiple basins of attraction and confidence areas. Various dynamical regimes of isolated and coupled oscillators are analyzed in both deterministic and stochastic modes.
COMMUNICATIONS IN NONLINEAR SCIENCE AND NUMERICAL SIMULATION
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Julio Arrontes
Summary: Training in Population Ecology requires scalable applications that can take students from basic concepts to population projections. Demography_Lab is an educational tool for teaching Population Ecology, using stochastic models to evaluate future population trends. It allows users to control stochasticity, density dependence, and conduct sensitivity analysis on vital rates.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Valerie Ouellet, Mathias J. J. Collins, John F. F. Kocik, Rory Saunders, Timothy F. F. Sheehan, Matthew B. B. Ogburn, Tara Trinko Lake
Summary: Diadromous fishes play important ecological roles and their community-level impacts and cumulative benefits are still difficult to fully understand. It is important to take a holistic approach to consider their importance in ecosystem connections and promote an integrated understanding.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Audrey Catteau, Anne Bado-Nilles, Remy Beaudouin, Cleo Tebby, Sandrine Joachim, Olivier Palluel, Cyril Turies, Nina Chretien, Katherine Nott, Sebastien Ronkart, Alain Geffard, Jean-Marc Porcher
Summary: The study utilized three-spined sticklebacks as indicator organisms and a multi-biomarker approach to assess water quality in the Meuse basin in Europe. Results showed minimal effects of WWTP effluents on physiological parameters, but multivariate analysis successfully distinguished different study sites.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Joachim, R. Beaudouin, G. Daniele, A. Geffard, A. Bado-Nilles, C. Tebby, O. Palluel, O. Dedourge-Geffard, M. Fieu, M. Bonnard, M. Palos-Ladeiro, C. Turies, E. Vulliet, V David, P. Baudoin, A. James, S. Andres, J. M. Porcher
Summary: This study found that diclofenac had significant adverse effects on aquatic organisms, including water plants, benthic animals, and fish, in a long-term freshwater mesocosm experiment. The effects observed in more natural conditions were more severe compared to those seen in laboratory settings. The implications of these findings for regulatory purposes were also discussed.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Segolene Simeon, Remy Beaudouin, Katharina Brotzmann, Thomas Braunbeck, Frederic Y. Bois
Summary: A multistate model was developed to analyze the acute toxicity response of zebrafish embryos to valproic acid, showing that VPA mainly affected the malformation probability rate in embryos and influenced the malformation reversion probability rates.
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Corentin Mit, Anne Bado-Nilles, Gaelle Daniele, Barbara Giroud, Emmanuelle Vulliet, Remy Beaudouin
Summary: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a concerning chemical due to its endocrine disrupting function, high production volume, and persistence in aquatic environment. A physiologically-based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model was modified to accurately simulate the fate of BPA in fish. The experiments showed that BPA metabolism in fish is not only limited to the liver, but plasma and gills may also play a role.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiaqi Wang, Tom M. Nolte, Stewart F. Owen, Remy Beaudouin, A. Jan Hendriks, Ad M. J. Ragas
Summary: A generalized fish PBK model has been developed in this study, which can be applied to different chemicals and species, improving the efficiency of environmental risk assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Floriane Larras, Sandrine Charles, Arnaud Chaumot, Celine Pelosi, Morgane Le Gall, Laure Mamy, Remy Beaudouin
Summary: This article provides an overview of modeling approaches for evaluating the effects of plant protection products (PPP) on biota. Various models have been developed for different species and environmental settings. Mechanistic models are increasingly recognized by EFSA for regulatory risk assessment of PPP. However, field data testing and sensitivity/uncertainty analyses are lacking. Accurate modeling of PPP effects and other stressors on living organisms can contribute to more sustainable environmental management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Pierre-Andre Billat, Celine Brochot, Francois Brion, Remy Beaudouin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pierre-Andre Billat, Celine Brochot, Francois Brion, Remy Beaudouin
Summary: This study used the zebrafish eleutheroembryo model to assess the toxicity and developmental adverse effects of xenobiotics. A new physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model was used to predict the concentration of xenobiotics in the eleutheroembryo tissues. The model was improved by considering factors such as dynamic flows through the embryo, metabolic clearance, and experimental temperature. The model showed good agreement with experimental values and provides a tool for designing new assays and evaluating actual exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Developmental Biology
Manon Lesage, Manon Thomas, Thierry Pecot, Tu -Ky Ly, Nathalie Hinfray, Remy Beaudouin, Michelle Neumann, Robin Lovell-Badge, Jerome Bugeon, Violette Thermes
Summary: Computational analysis of bio-images using deep learning algorithms has progressed significantly and become more accessible to non-specialists thanks to ready-to-use tools. Recent developments in three-dimensional (3D) imaging of ovaries have also benefited the study of oogenesis mechanisms and female reproductive success. However, analyzing these complex datasets has been a challenge due to the lack of efficient workflows. In this study, we integrated two open-source DL tools, Noise2Void and Cellpose, into an analysis pipeline for 3D follicular content analysis, which showed successful application in different types of ovaries. This pipeline enables automatic and accurate quantification of irregularly stained, low autofluorescence, or heterogeneous follicles sizes in 3D images.
Article
Toxicology
Pierre-Andre Billat, Carolina Vogs, Clement Blassiau, Celine Brochot, Emma Wincent, Francois Brion, Remy Beaudouin
Summary: The zebrafish eleutheroembryo (zfe) is a commonly used model to study the toxicity of chemicals, but there is a lack of analytical methods to measure organ concentrations. Therefore, a physiologically-based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model has been developed to help understand the relationship between toxic effects and internal exposure in different organs. The calibrated PBTK model accurately predicts the fate of PFAS with various physicochemical properties in zfe, and can be used to improve toxicokinetic-toxicodynamic studies and reduce zfe-based experiments.
TOXICOLOGY IN VITRO
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Corentin Mit, Anne Bado-Nilles, Cyril Turies, Gaelle Daniele, Barbara Giroud, Remy Beaudouin
Summary: This study aimed to fill the knowledge gap between external exposure and effect dynamics by determining the impact of BPA on immune response and constructing a PBTK-TD model. The results showed a high induction of immunomarkers by BPA and different temporal dynamics. Therefore, a thorough characterization of biomarker response is important for further Environmental Biomonitoring.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yourdasmine Ali Daoud, Cleo Tebby, Remy Beaudouin, Celine Brochot
Summary: Epidemiological studies have found associations between prenatal exposure to lead and neurodevelopmental effects in young children. To assess internal lead exposure in prenatal life, researchers developed a pregnancy physiologically based pharmacokinetic (p-PBPK) model. The model showed varying levels of lead in the fetus's blood and brain throughout pregnancy, with two peaks at the end of the first and third trimesters. Sensitivity analysis indicated that fetal blood lead levels were affected by the maternal burden of bone lead and fetal bone formation at different stages of pregnancy.
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Corentin Mit, Remy Beaudouin, Olivier Palluel, Cyril Turies, Gaelle Daniele, Barbara Giroud, Anne Bado-Nilles
Summary: Due to the structural similarities of bisphenol substitutes, adverse effects on reproduction are observed in various organisms. The mode of action of these substitutes remains unclear, therefore it is necessary to explore their toxicokinetics. An experiment was conducted on sticklebacks to understand the impact of BPA, BPS, and BPF on immune responses and biomarkers of metabolic detoxification and oxidative stress. The study found that BPS affects oxidative stress and phagocytic activity in a similar way to BPA, despite having different toxicokinetics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephane Pesce, Laure Mamy, Wilfried Sanchez, Marcel Amichot, Joan Artigas, Stephanie Aviron, Carole Barthelemy, Remy Beaudouin, Carole Bedos, Annette Berard, Philippe Berny, Cedric Bertrand, Colette Bertrand, Stephane Betoulle, Eve Bureau-Point, Sandrine Charles, Arnaud Chaumot, Bruno Chauvel, Michael Coeurdassier, Marie-France Corio-Costet, Marie-Agnes Coutellec, Olivier Crouzet, Isabelle Doussan, Juliette Fabure, Clementine Fritsch, Nicola Gallai, Patrice Gonzalez, Veronique Gouy, Mickael Hedde, Alexandra Langlais, Fabrice Le Bellec, Christophe Leboulanger, Christelle Margoum, Fabrice Martin-Laurent, Remi Mongruel, Soizic Morin, Christian Mougin, Dominique Munaron, Sylvie Nelieu, Celine Pelosi, Magali Rault, Sergi Sabater, Sabine Stachowski-Haberkorn, Elliott Sucre, Marielle Thomas, Julien Tournebize, Sophie Leenhardt
Summary: Preserving biodiversity and ecosystem services is crucial for sustainable development and human well-being. However, the use of plant protection products (PPP) has led to an alarming decline in biodiversity. A scientific assessment was conducted by a panel of experts, exploring the impacts of PPP on biodiversity and ecosystem services. The assessment revealed that PPP contaminates various environmental matrices and has clear ecotoxicological effects, causing the decline of certain biological groups and altering ecosystem functions and services. The study suggests local actions and regulatory improvements to mitigate PPP-driven pollution, but highlights the need for further research to understand its full impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Floriane Larras, Remy Beaudouin, Philippe Berny, Sandrine Charles, Arnaud Chaumot, Marie-France Corio-Costet, Isabelle Doussan, Celine Pelosi, Sophie Leenhardt, Laure Mamy
Summary: This review examined the use of modelling approaches in the ecotoxicology section of PPP active substance assessment reports in the European Union. The study found that models are important tools in PPP risk assessment, particularly for conventional active substances. However, there is an imbalance in model usage among different biological groups, and a gap exists between the models used in reports and those available in the literature.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Florian Lecorvaisier, Dominique Pontier, Benoit Soubeyrand, David Fouchet
Summary: Research has found that the use of vaccines that do not entirely block pathogen transmission may lead to the evolution of more virulent strains. High vaccine coverage favors the emergence and prevalence of avirulent strains, and competition between strains is crucial for the eradication of toxigenic strains when these vaccines are used.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Monica E. Barros, Ana Arriagada, Hugo Arancibia, Sergio Neira
Summary: The stock biomass of carrot prawn in the south-central area of Chile has decreased in the past 12 years, mainly due to fishing mortality. Predation mortality has been less studied and quantified, so it is important to estimate and compare predation and fishing mortality to understand their effects on fishing stocks. A food web model was built to analyze the biomass changes and evaluate the relative contribution of different mortality factors. The results showed that predation mortality was the main component of total mortality for carrot prawns and yellow prawns.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shubham Krishna, Victoria Peterson, Luisa Listmann, Jana Hinners
Summary: This study incorporated viral dynamics into an ecosystem model to investigate the effects of viruses on ecosystem dynamics under current and future climatic conditions. The results showed that the presence of viruses increased nutrient retention in the upper water column, leading to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass and transfer of biomass to higher trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zahra Dehghan Manshadi, Parastoo Parivar, Ahad Sotoudeh, Ali Morovati Sharifabadi
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of strategies such as limiting built-up areas, preserving green spaces, and protecting water resources on the urban carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid regions. Implementing a combination of policies aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and regulating water demand is found to be the most effective in terms of health and urban carrying capacity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shay S. Keretz, Daelyn A. Woolnough, Todd J. Morris, Edward F. Roseman, David T. Zanatta
Summary: This study surveyed native freshwater mussels in the St. Clair-Detroit River system and found 14 live unionids representing 9 species. However, the model used to predict their presence in the main channels was not successful. The study also revealed characteristic differences between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Zhengrong Zhang, Xuemei Li, Xinyu Liu, Kaixin Zhao
Summary: This study examines land use change in the Chinese Tianshan mountainous region using system dynamics and patch-generating land use simulation models. The results show an expansion in forest and construction land, a decline in grassland area, and an increase in cultivated land area from 2005 to 2020. By 2040, unused land, grassland, and water are expected to decrease while other land types increase, with construction land showing the most significant increase. The study provides insights for future ecological and environmental management in the region.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Amira Khelifa, Nadjia El Saadi
Summary: This paper develops an agent-based model to study malaria disease transmission, taking into account the interactions between hosts, vectors, and aquatic habitats, as well as their geographical locations. The simulation results highlight the significant role of aquatic habitats in infection transmission and disease persistence, and demonstrate the effectiveness of eliminating these habitats in limiting disease transmission.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Guillaume Peron
Summary: The theory for movement-based coexistence between species often overlooks small-scale, station-keeping movements. However, at this scale, there are many instances where positive correlations exist between species traits that are expected to be negatively correlated based on current theory. Through simulations, the researcher presents a counter-example to demonstrate that functional tradeoffs are not a necessary condition for movement-based coexistence. This study highlights the significance of species-specific space use patterns under the time allocation tradeoff hypothesis.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sandra Y. Mendiola, Nicole M. Gerardo, David J. Civitello
Summary: Research on the use of insect microbial symbionts as a means of controlling the spread of insect vectors and the pathogens they carry has made significant progress in the last decade. This study focused on the relative importance of simultaneous effects caused by a symbiont called Caballeronia spp. on the ability of squash bugs to transmit phytopathogenic Serratia marcescens. The researchers found that infection with Caballeronia significantly reduced pathogen titers and cleared S. marcescens in bugs, thus reducing the vectoring potential of these pests. The study also showed that maximizing symbiont prevalence in the vector population is crucial for effectively mitigating plant infections.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Shirui Hao, Dongryeol Ryu, Andrew W. Western, Eileen Perry, Heye Bogena, Harrie Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity of model yield prediction to uncertainties in model parameters and inputs using the Sobol' method. The results show that yield is more sensitive to changes in water availability and nitrogen availability, depending on soil, management, and weather conditions.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Nitika Mundetia, Devesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma
Summary: This study focused on assessing groundwater sustainability using different modeling approaches in a river basin in Rajasthan, India. The results showed a decrease in future groundwater recharge and emphasized the need for better management and conservation practices to achieve sustainable development goals.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sukdev Biswas, Sk Golam Mortoja, Ritesh Kumar Bera, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the nutrient cycle of ecosystems, and maintaining a thriving bacterial population is essential for the sustainability of these environments. This study introduces the concept of cooperation as a group defense mechanism employed by bacteria and incorporates it into the functional response, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex tritrophic food chain dynamics. The results highlight the importance of a balance between strong group defense and moderate cooperation for bacteria sustainability and overall system stability.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
D. Z. M. Le Gouvello, S. Heye, L. R. Harris, J. Temple-Boyer, P. Gaspar, M. G. Hart-Davis, C. Louro, R. Nel
Summary: This study modeled the dispersal pathways and compared potential dispersal corridors of different sea turtle species in the Western Indian Ocean. The results showed that ocean currents play a major role in driving dispersal, with species and years exhibiting differences in dispersal patterns. Active swimming had little influence on dispersal during the first year.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Yingying Duan, Haina Rong, Gexiang Zhang, Sergey Gorbachev, Dunwu Qi, Luis Valencia-Cabrera, Mario J. Perez-Jimenez
Summary: Computing models are an effective way to study population dynamics of endangered species like giant pandas. This paper proposes a unified framework and conducts a comprehensive survey of computing models for giant panda ecosystems. Multi-factor computing models are more suitable for studying giant panda ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Samantha Lai, Theophilus Zhi En Teo, Arief Rullyanto, Jeffery Low, Karenne Tun, Peter A. Todd, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: Understanding the exchange of genetic material among populations in the marine environment is crucial for conservation efforts. Agent-based models are increasingly used to predict dispersal pathways, including for seagrasses. This study highlights the importance of considering both sexual propagules and asexual vegetative fragments when evaluating seagrass connectivity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)