Functionalism
is
a
natural
bridge
between
ecology
and
economics.
Faced
with
systemic
issue
like
the
biodiversity
crisis,
functionalism
particularly
useful
for
economic
reasoning,
as
it
allows
to
break
down
complex
reality
by
estimating
contribution
of
parts
general
performance
whole.
In
this
manner,
items
that
are
crucial
functioning
ecosystem
can
be
preserved
in
priority.
However,
while
functionalist
language
relatively
common
environmental
sciences,
its
use
very
debated
philosophy
sciences
ecology.
science,
raises
question
because
implicitly
introduces
finalism
into
scientific
reflection.
ecology,
interrogates
implies
certain
degree
organicism,
which
contemporary
ecologists
reticent
about.This
article
reviews
epistemological
debates
about
It
attempts
identify
current
area
validity
highlights
some
important
implications
ecological
emphasizes,
particular,
depends
on
system
examined
remains
inapplicable
wherever
singularity
prevails.
Finally,
we
highlight
risk
economists
conceptualizing
environment
through
purely
abstract
functionalism,
could
lead
assume
functional
equivalences
without
empirical
verification.
Land,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 207 - 207
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Carbon
emissions
have
a
profound
impact
on
the
transformation
goals
and
development
paths
of
cities.
In
context
carbon
neutrality,
it
is
great
significance
to
explore
coupling
coordination
level
social–ecological
systems
in
resource-based
cities
for
realizing
regional
low-carbon
sustainable
development.
this
study,
entropy
weighting
method,
degree
model
geographical
detector
were
used
measure
comprehensive
system
116
China
from
2010
2020
their
spatial–temporal
characteristics
influencing
mechanism
analyzed.
The
results
show
following:
(1)
social
China’s
has
significant
upward
trend,
while
ecological
gentle
fluctuating
trend.
(2)
There
obvious
spatial
differentiation
between
China,
relative
difference
gradually
increasing.
(3)
digital
economy
index,
urbanization
level,
science
education
investment,
population
density
are
important
factors
affecting
interaction
strong
explanatory
power
level.
Based
above
conclusions,
effective
policy
recommendations
put
forward:
formulate
more
refined
differentiated
paths,
co-ordinate
layout
give
full
play
role
urban
agglomeration,
vigorously
develop
economy,
increase
investment
education,
rely
scientific
technological
innovation
create
advantages,
reasonably
guide
take
new
route.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110888 - 110888
Published: Sept. 3, 2023
Irrational
land
use
is
a
key
factor
in
triggering
regional
landscape
ecological
risk
(LER).
Existing
studies
have
focused
on
the
relationship
between
change
and
LER,
but
it
still
unclear
how
to
prevent
through
optimal
allocation
(LUOA).
To
fill
these
gaps,
this
study
innovatively
designs
research
framework
that
follows
logic
of
“risk
assessment
–
suitability
potential
identification
avoidance”.
Using
methods
such
as
LER
index,
(LUS)
evaluation
model
spatial
overlay
analysis,
investigates
path
feasibility
prevention
from
perspective
LUOA.
The
Yellow
River
Delta
(YRD)
with
frequent
interactions
society
ecosystem
taken
case
study.
results
are
follows:
(1)
There
was
an
inverse
comprehensive
LUS
YRD.
In
inland
areas
YRD,
relatively
stable,
while
characterized
by
multi-suitability.
coastal
level
generally
high,
single
unsuitability;
(2)
development
(LUCDP)
significant
distribution
trend
increased
areas.
This
pattern
reflects
different
orientations
positive
interaction
nature
support
areas;
(3)
After
conducting
LUOA,
cultivated
land,
forest
grassland
395
km2,
196
174
respectively.
wetlands,
construction
unused
32
248
319
recalculation,
above
scheme
can
LER.
summary,
present
offered
new
approach
for
achieving
mutually
beneficial
outcome
management
optimization,
which
river
estuary
China
world.
Computation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 11 - 11
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
The
Basener
and
Ross
mathematical
model
is
widely
recognized
for
its
ability
to
characterize
the
interaction
between
population
dynamics
resource
utilization
of
Easter
Island.
In
this
study,
we
develop
investigate
a
discrete-time
version
model.
First,
existence
stability
fixed
points
present
are
investigated.
Next,
investigated
various
bifurcation
scenarios
by
establishing
criteria
occurrence
different
types
codimension-one
bifurcations,
including
flip
Neimark–Sacker
bifurcations.
These
derived
using
center
manifold
theorem
theory.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
codimension-two
bifurcations
characterized
1:2,
1:3,
1:4
resonances,
emphasizing
model’s
complex
dynamical
structure.
Numerical
simulations
employed
validate
illustrate
theoretical
predictions.
Finally,
through
diagrams,
maximal
Lyapunov
exponents,
phase
portraits,
uncover
diversity
characteristics,
limit
cycles,
periodic
solutions,
chaotic
attractors.
Ecological Modelling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
495, P. 110788 - 110788
Published: July 18, 2024
Social-ecological
systems
research
aims
to
understand
the
nature
of
social-ecological
phenomena,
find
ways
foster
or
manage
conditions
under
which
desired
phenomena
occur
reduce
negative
consequences
undesirable
phenomena.
Such
challenges
are
often
addressed
using
dynamical
models
(DSM)
agent-based
(ABM).
Here
we
develop
an
iterative
procedure
for
combining
DSM
and
ABM
leverage
their
strengths
gain
insights
that
surpass
obtained
by
each
approach
separately.
The
uses
results
as
inputs
a
development.
In
following
steps,
analyses
guide
future
analysis
vice
versa.
This
dialogue,
more
than
having
tight
connection
between
models,
enables
pushing
frontier,
expanding
set
questions
insights.
We
illustrate
our
method
with
example
poverty
traps
innovation
in
agricultural
systems,
but
conclusions
general
can
be
applied
other
DSM-ABM
combinations.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Systems
theory
and
complex
science,
especially
knowledge
of
social-ecological
interdependencies,
are
urgently
needed
in
planning
decision-making
on
sustainable
urban
development
due
to
the
intensification
contradiction
between
human
nature
conservation.
Here,
we
present
an
analytical
framework,
"social-ecological
coupling
trajectory",
that
integrates
coupling,
multi-stability,
causal
feedbacks
management
through
understanding
evolution
system
(SES).
This
framework
is
applied
a
typical
SES,
i.e.,
China's
rapidly
prosperous
Pearl
River
Delta
(PRD).
Our
results
indicate
SES
PRD
phased
process,
which
accompanied
by
continuous
decline
major
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
disproportionate
ecological
performance.
Further
analysis
shows
social
economic
policies
have
decisive
role
driving
cumulative
effect
sustained
interference
directly
linked
increase
sustainability
challenges.
The
findings
critical
slowing
down
patterns
may
provide
evidence
for
threshold
recognition
regime
shift
prediction
SES.
In
sum,
this
study
expands
theoretical
empirical
provides
pathway
regions
seeking
prosperity
from
perspective.
Ecosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
Navigating
social‐ecological
systems
toward
sustainable
trajectories
is
an
important
challenge
of
the
Anthropocene.
Models
can
increase
our
understanding
how
social
and
ecological
subsystems
interact,
their
response
to
environmental
changes,
dynamics
may
be
altered
by
management
interventions.
However,
level
representational
detail
required
for
models
describe
a
particular
system
with
high
fidelity
(i.e.,
accurately
quantifying
dynamics)
hamper
both
interpretability
model
results
ability
identify
key
processes
feedbacks
within
system.
In
contrast,
stylized
simplified
interactions
between
small
subset
elements.
Stylized
are
useful
tool
potential
consequences
specific
on
functioning.
relatively
low
in
these
limits
deliver
concrete
options
Here,
we
exploratory
modeling
approach
utilize
strengths
before
construction
detail.
This
iterative
strategy,
initial
steps
comprising
development
informed
empirical
observations.
We
illustrate
this
two
examples
isolated
connected
systems.
Through
repeated
confrontation
alternative
data,
provides
stepping
stones
that
increasingly
settings
increasing
levels
When
latter
types
reach
fidelity,
they
could
used
scenario‐based
analyses
participatory
decision‐making
processes.
At
stage,
conceptual
insights
previously
obtained
during
phase
aid
interpretation
communication
outcomes
analyses.
Hence,
aims
create
synergy
from
system‐specific,
high‐fidelity
order
generate
deep
drivers
dynamics,
leverage
initiate
desired
changes.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(12), P. 9565 - 9565
Published: June 14, 2023
Addressing
the
second
priority
of
Sendai
Framework
on
Disaster
Risk
Reduction
(SFDRR)
for
strengthening
disaster
risk
governance,
this
paper
considers
coastal
regions
from
a
Socio-Ecological
System
(SES)
perspective.
It
identifies
drivers
and
critical
linkages
between
various
key
components
SESs
that
can
potentially
influence
resilience
regions.
The
study
that,
in
area,
where
system
is
complex
with
numerous
stakeholders,
any
decision
taken
form
developmental
policy
or
as
an
adaptive
practice
changes,
thereby
making
anticipation
its
management
difficult.
To
further
conduct
detailed
investigation
subject,
seven
settlements
along
Andhra
Pradesh
(India)
region
were
methodically
selected.
Herein,
focus
group
discussions
conducted
to
prepare
fuzzy
cognitive
maps
(FCM),
which
analyzed
through
mental
modeler
online
platform.
By
analyzing
structural
metrics
FCM,
saltwater
intrusion
was
identified
significant
component.
Furthermore,
also
effects
change
characteristics
selected
SES
regarding
effectiveness
existing
governance
strategies
and,
conversely,
impact
implementing
SES.
critically
examining
scenarios
thus
generated,
research
components,
generating
vulnerabilities
human
systems.
derived
results
cross-validated
community
consultation,
temporal
variations
state
mapped.
expected
provide
considerable
input
policymakers
enhancing
decision-making
