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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stephanie S. Coster, Megan N. Dillon, William Moore, George T. Jr Jr Merovich
Summary: eDNA detection methods are effective in monitoring invasive species in aquatic systems.
Optimized assays can be field tested and improve accuracy and sensitivity of detection.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabio Ercoli, Daniela Ghia, Laura Gruppuso, Gianluca Fea, Tiziano Bo, Timo J. Ruokonen
Summary: The study evaluated the seasonality of diet and trophic niche of invasive signal crayfish in the Valla Stream, finding that both adults and juveniles mainly rely on macroinvertebrates and periphyton in summer, shifting to mostly periphyton in autumn. Juveniles showed slightly different carbon isotope values and exhibited seasonal feeding habits consistent among seasons, suggesting potential ecological behavior rather than food resource availability. No significant differences were found in adult and juvenile diets between summer and autumn, indicating similar effects on macroinvertebrate communities in the stream ecosystem.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Development Studies
Henry Gomory, Douglas S. Massey, James R. Hendrickson, Matthew Desmond
Summary: This study demonstrates that eviction filing fees have a significant impact on eviction practices. Higher fees decrease the rates of filing and judgment, while lower fees increase serial filings by landlords against the same tenants. These effects are disproportionately large in majority-Black tracts, indicating disparate impacts on Black renters.
HOUSING POLICY DEBATE
(2023)
Review
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Radu Cornel Guiasu, Mark Labib
Summary: The study investigates the distribution of the rusty crayfish in North America, revealing confusion and overlap in the native and introduced ranges of this species, which has implications for conservation efforts. This review highlights the lack of clear understanding of essential concepts such as native and non-native range even for intensely studied invasive species.
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Environmental Sciences
Erin M. O'Shaughnessey, Rachel Egly, Brandon Harris, Bradley Smith, Reuben P. Keller
Summary: This study documented four years of intensive crayfish surveys in the southwestern portion of the Lake Michigan Basin, revealing that invasive crayfish species were more abundant than native species, leading to a decline in the distribution and diversity of native crayfish species over recent decades.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gurjit Singh, Kenneth B. Storey
Summary: The study analyzed the regulation of the cell cycle in crayfish in response to oxygen deprivation and found overall upregulation of positive regulators and inhibitors at the G1/S barrier, as well as potential deceleration at the G2/M barrier despite higher activities of checkpoint kinases.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY A-MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Development Studies
Vincent Fusaro, Rebekah Levine Coley, Naoka Carey
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, forty-four state governments implemented eviction moratoria to freeze or temper the eviction process. Using data on state and federal eviction policies and eviction filings in 27 municipal areas, researchers found that state eviction moratoria were associated with a 32% lower rate of filings for a given tract, especially when targeting earlier stages of eviction. The study also showed that state and federal moratoria were synergistic, resulting in the lowest eviction filings when both were in effect.
HOUSING POLICY DEBATE
(2023)
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Business
Pravesh Kumar Padamwar, Jagrook Dawra, Vinay Kumar Kalakbandi
Summary: By conducting three corroborative studies, this paper reconciles the conflicting results on the relationship between range extension and the attraction effect, showing that range extension significantly changes preference between core alternatives and amplifies the attraction effect in both stylized and natural settings. This contributes to a better understanding of the attraction effect concept and provides relevant managerial insights.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Management
Yi-Chieh Huang, Kamhon Kan, Larry Y. Tzeng, Kili C. Wang
Summary: This study estimates the acceptable violation ratio of stochastic dominance rules using real-world data on deductible choices in automobile theft insurance, finding that most policyholders accept a very small violation ratio, close to zero.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
William P. Brown, Valerie L. Stephan
Summary: Research indicates that the behavior of cats, such as friendliness or approachability, is important to potential adopters and owners. However, there is a lack of data linking a cat's degree of socialization with its length of stay in a shelter. Findings show that interactive and approachable cats had shorter lengths of stay compared to unapproachable cats, with age also playing a role in the length of stay.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Development Studies
Max Gardner
Summary: This paper presents causal evidence of a significant positive effect of rent control status on eviction filing rates in San Francisco. The findings suggest that living in a rent-controlled unit increases the likelihood of eviction by approximately 240% per year. This is due to specific state-wide laws that granted rent-controlled property owners an incentive and legal means to evict tenants.
HOUSING POLICY DEBATE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lirong Qin, Chao Guo, Mantang Xiong, Kun Gong, Jiashou Liu, Tanglin Zhang, Wei Li
Summary: This study evaluates the survival rates, hatching effects, immune performance, and economic benefits of ovigerous Procambarus clarkii under different shelter conditions and high stocking density. The results indicate that a high stocking density habitat with open shelters can effectively improve the hatching and immune performance of ovigerous P. clarkii.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jian Gao, Shengnan Hu, Cheng Yang, Zhengwen Liu, Erik Jeppesen
Summary: The availability of shelters plays a key role in crayfish habitat quality and has both individual and ecosystem-wide effects on crayfish survival and water quality.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lisa M. Gunter, Emily M. Blade, Rachel J. Gilchrist, Betsy J. Nixon, Jenifer L. Reed, Joanna M. Platzer, Ingrid C. Wurpts, Erica N. Feuerbacher, Clive D. L. Wynne
Summary: Human interaction is an effective intervention to improve the welfare of shelter dogs. This study examined the effects of brief outings and temporary fostering stays on dogs’ length of stay and adoption outcomes. The results showed that both interventions significantly increased the likelihood of adoption for the dogs. Despite spending longer time in the shelter, the difference in length of stay was present prior to the interventions. These programs were more successful when community members were involved and when implemented by better-resourced shelters. Animal welfare organizations should consider implementing these evidence-based fostering programs to positively impact shelter dogs.
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Business
Ariel Fridman, On Amir, Karsten T. Hansen
Summary: In real-world marketplaces, the presence of inferior alternatives can influence consumers' decisions, known as the dominance effect. However, recent lab studies have yielded null results, raising doubts about the existence, timing, and mechanism of this effect. This study provides evidence that the dominance effect does exist in real-world contexts, and identifies preference uncertainty as a key moderator. The findings also suggest the presence of other moderators, such as the count and magnitude of dominated alternatives, supporting a perceptual mechanism. This research sheds light on the occurrence and mechanisms of the dominance effect, with implications for marketers, choice architects, user interface designers, and policymakers.
JOURNAL OF CONSUMER RESEARCH
(2023)