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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Raquel De la Cruz-Modino, Mel Cosentino
Summary: This article discusses successful cases of whale-watching eco-tourism activities in Norway, which combine whale-watching, research, education, and benefits for the local community, attracting a large number of tourists. Additionally, the collaboration between tourism and whale research can drive innovation in the fields of ecology and tourism.
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Environmental Sciences
Betzi Perez-Ortega, Rebecca Daw, Brennan Paradee, Emma Gimbrere, Laura J. May-Collado
Summary: Bottlenose dolphins' whistles play a key role in social communication and can indicate emotional states such as danger, alertness, and stress. This study found significant differences in whistle modulation between sites with different levels of boat traffic, with dolphins showing more intense modulation in the presence of tour boats. Implementing measures to reduce disruption from boat traffic and enforcing operator guidelines could help protect the dolphins' communication and emotional states.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Jinze Ren, Shuying Li, Mengdi He, Yalin Zhang
Summary: The study analyzed the changes in butterfly diversity and community structure in 12 counties in the middle Qinling Mountains, based on butterfly taxa and factors such as natural climate, altitude gradient, and season. The results showed differences in species richness between the southern and northern slopes of the mountains, as well as the highest diversity at mid-altitudes. Seasonal and abundance variations were also observed. The study highlighted the impact of human disturbance and climate/environmental changes on butterfly diversity in the region.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yongjing Guan, Yuxin Hua, Shenzhen Wang, Wu Chen, Qiaoyan Jing, Chunping Huang, Peijun Zhang, Mario De Cesare, Huijuan Wang, Deyu Wang, Zichen Guo, Zhiyong Liu
Summary: To investigate the impact of air masses on the distribution of artificial radionuclides, the Pu and Cs-137 concentrations in forest soils of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province were determined for the first time. The study found that Pu239+240 and Cs-137 activity concentrations ranged from 0.001 +/- 0.001 to 0.501 +/- 0.031 Bq/kg and 0.27 +/- 0.06 to 7.82 +/- 0.34 Bq/kg, respectively. The research also revealed that the atmospheric circulation in the Qinling Mountains did not significantly affect the Pu content. These findings provide significant data on the radioactivity of Chinese soils.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Geography, Physical
Xinghang Zhang, Baiping Zhang, Jing Wang, Fuqin Yu, Chao Zhao, Yonghui Yao
Summary: The Qinling-Daba Mountains are the main body of China's North-South Transitional Zone. Analysis of the vegetation components' gradual variation from north to south is crucial for understanding the zone's structural diversity. The results of this study show that there is a mixture of northern and southern plant species and formations only in the south flank of eastern Qinling Mts., which serves as a suitable dividing line between China's warm temperate and subtropical zones.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wanting Xie, Xianyan Wang, Hanzhi Zhang, Quanyu Liu, Shejiang Wang, Huayu Lu
Summary: This study based on geological and geomorphological data reveals the drainage evolution processes between basins in the Qinling-Daba Mountains, indicating the gradual capture of the Jialing River by the Hanjiang River, as well as providing new perspectives on interpreting river capture and landform evolution processes through geomorphic features and basin evolution evidence.
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Peng-Yang Wang, Bao-Zhen Hua
Summary: This study documented the elevational richness gradient of scorpionflies in the Qinling Mountains in central China, revealing a hump-shaped pattern of species richness in mid-elevations. It also uncovered a linear relationship between elevational locations and emergence dates, indicating a gradual movement from lower to higher elevations over time. The study highlighted the importance of niche divergence and conservation in explaining the richness pattern of scorpionflies.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Guizeng Qi, Jinxi Song, Qi Li, Hongying Bai, Haotian Sun, Shanhong Zhang, Dandong Cheng
Summary: Understanding how vegetation responds to drought is crucial for ecosystem and water resource management. This study investigated the spatiotemporal patterns of vegetation responses to drought in the Qinling Mountains. The results showed a significant positive correlation between the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI). The most sensitive period for vegetation growth in response to drought was from May to July. Additionally, the response timescale of vegetation to drought was found to differ between the northern and southern slopes. The study also highlighted the importance of considering vegetation type and elevation in drought management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Zhang, Yi He
Summary: This study assesses the impacts of climate change and human activities on runoff patterns in the Du River basin. The results show that human activities are the dominant driver of changes in runoff, with climate change also playing a significant role. The study predicts a continued decrease in runoff due to ongoing and future human activities.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dandong Cheng, Guizeng Qi, Jinxi Song, Yixuan Zhang, Hongying Bai, Xiangyu Gao
Summary: The study revealed a significant increasing trend in NDVI in the Qinling Mountains from 2000 to 2019, with the vegetation change being influenced by both climate change and human activities. The contributions of climate change and human activities to the vegetation were found to interact with each other, with human activities having a greater impact on vegetation degradation.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jun He, He Zhang, Zeqiu Qi, Zhiyi Wang, Fukun Chen
Summary: This study reports the ages and geochemical compositions of volcanic rocks in the Luanchuan area, Southern North China block. The results suggest that late Mesozoic volcanic activity occurred in this region and the volcanic rocks have complex origins.
GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA BULLETIN
(2022)
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Soil Science
Xueying Huo, Chengjie Ren, Dexiang Wang, Runqin Wu, Yunshu Wang, Zengfeng Li, Dongcai Huang, Haiyu Qi
Summary: Forest soil microbial community is influenced by changes in plant composition. This study evaluated pine, oak, and pine-oak mixed forests at different stages to explore the assembly of bacterial and fungal community. The assembly of bacterial community was determined by deterministic processes, while the assembly of fungal community was driven by stochastic processes. Plant diversity was found to be an important factor affecting the assembly of forest soil microbial community.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Emma L. Ausen, Marianne Marcoux, Wayne S. Chan, David G. Barber
Summary: As interest in tourism and conservation continues to grow, whale-watching has become a popular means of educating the public about wildlife conservation. This study used a camera system and distance-based analysis to quantify the behavioral response of beluga whales to tourist vessels. The results showed that belugas are attracted to kayaks, avoid paddleboards, and are neutral regarding motorboats and Zodiacs.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Ecology
Yuval Zukerman, Zehava Sigal, Oded Berger-Tal
Summary: Ecotourism puts pressure on wildlife, causing them to alter behavior; COVID-19 restrictions reducing human presence led to changes in ibex behavior in Ein-Avdat compared to Ein-Shaviv.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cecile Marie Chauvat, Jessica Aquino, Sandra Magdalena Granquist
Summary: This study investigated the values and attitudes of seal watching visitors in Iceland. The results showed that seal watching visitors generally had high biospheric values, low egoistic values, and were open to most suggested management actions.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
(2023)
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Biology
Weiqi Li, Chunwang Li, Zhigang Jiang, Rui Guo, Xiaoge Ping
BIOLOGICAL RHYTHM RESEARCH
(2019)
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Ecology
Na Li, Yuehua Sun, Hongjun Chu, Yingjie Qi, Lan Zhu, Xiaoge Ping, Chunwang Li, Zhigang Jiang
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paras Bikram Singh, Kumar Mainali, Zhigang Jiang, Arjun Thapa, Naresh Subedi, Muhammad Naeem Awan, Orus Ilyas, Himal Luitel, Zhixin Zhou, Huijian Hu
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Zoology
S. Cui, D. Chen, J. Sun, H. Chu, C. Li, Z. Jiang
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2020)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paras Bikram Singh, Kumar Mainali, Zhigang Jiang, Arjun Thapa, Naresh Subedi, Muhammad Naeem Awan, Orus Ilyas, Himal Luitel, Zhixin Zhou, Huijian Hu
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
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Ecology
Jianchao Liang, Zhifeng Ding, Zhigang Jiang, Xiaojun Yang, Rongbo Xiao, Paras Bikram Singh, Yiming Hu, Keji Guo, Zhixiang Zhang, Huijian Hu
Summary: This study evaluated the response and vulnerability of habitat connectivity to climate change for endemic ungulate species on the Tibetan Plateau, revealing that climate-driven habitat variations may lead to a disproportionate decrease in habitat connectivity. The existing protected areas on the plateau are not robust enough for the conservation of these species, suggesting the need for adjustments to address conservation gaps.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Zhigang Jiang, Chunwang Li, Chenchen Ding
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aichun Xu, Zhigang Jiang, Chunlin Li
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Chenchen Ding, Jie Liu, Chunwang Li, Zhigang Jiang
Summary: The study indicates that the hog deer in China may have been extirpated from its historical range due to habitat loss and overhunting. Conservation priorities for this species in China include establishing a protected area in the Nanting River watershed, restoring habitat, and reintroducing individuals from range countries.
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dongni Liang, Yaxin Liu, Xiaoge Ping, Zhigang Jiang, Chunwang Li
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Na Li, Yueqiang Liu, Hongjun Chu, Yingjie Qi, Xiaoge Ping, Chunwang Li, Yuehua Sun, Zhigang Jiang
Summary: This study aims to explore bird composition variation in mountain, riparian, and desert landscapes, as well as the connectivity and environmental factors that influence species distribution. The results show high beta diversity and a significant contribution of turnover components in all four landscapes. Connectivity is the most important factor driving bird community composition variation in mountain, riparian, and desert landscapes, while spatial factors are more influential in the overall landscape. The findings emphasize the importance of regional-scale conservation efforts and the preservation of stepping-stone habitats with good connectivity.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mardan Aghabey Turghan, Zhigang Jiang, Zhongze Niu
Summary: The Przewalski's horse, the only remaining wild horse species, was extinct in the wild in the 1960s. Captive breeding projects have successfully saved the species from extinction, but challenges such as loss of genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, hybridization with domestic horses, and lack of prevention strategies and treatments still need to be addressed. This review summarizes the studies on Przewalski's horse since its extinction in the wild, focusing on reintroduction projects in Mongolia and China.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhigang Jiang
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(2020)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Zhigang Jiang, Hao Zong
NATURE CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2019)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paras Bikram Singh, Janak Raj Khatiwada, Pradip Saud, Zhigang Jaing
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)