Journal of Applied Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61(5), P. 922 - 939
Published: March 24, 2024
Abstract
The
global
movement
for
ecosystem
restoration
has
gained
momentum
in
response
to
the
Bonn
Challenge
(2010)
and
UN
Decade
on
Ecosystem
Restoration
(UNDER,
2021–2030).
While
several
science‐based
guidelines
exist
aid
achieving
successful
outcomes,
significant
variation
remains
outcomes
of
projects.
Some
this
disparity
can
be
attributed
unexpected
responses
components
planned
interventions.
Given
complex
nature
ecosystems,
we
propose
that
concepts
from
Complex
Systems
Science
(CSS)
are
linked
non‐linearity,
such
as
regime
shifts,
ecological
resilience
feedbacks,
should
employed
help
explain
an
perspective.
Our
framework,
Explore
Before
You
Restore,
illustrates
how
these
impact
by
influencing
degradation
recovery
trajectories.
Additionally,
incorporating
CSS
into
typical
project
cycle
through
a
assessment
phase
suggest
need
is
explicitly
included
improve
outcomes.
To
facilitate
inclusion
make
it
workable
practitioners,
describe
indicators
methods
available
teams
answer
key
questions
up
assessment.
In
doing
so,
identify
outstanding
science
policy
tasks
needed
further
operationalize
restoration.
Synthesis
applications
.
By
illustrating
non‐linear
threshold
behaviour
trajectories,
our
framework
Restore
demonstrates
incorporate
thinking
We
argue
cycles,
more
broadly,
international
guidelines,
may
significantly
Journal of Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
112(10), P. 2162 - 2182
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Abstract
Species
distribution
models
(SDMs)
are
algorithms
designed
to
infer
the
of
species
using
environmental
and
biotic
variables
have
become
an
important
tool
for
ecologists
conservation
biologists
seeking
understand
implications
change.
Global
datasets
at
resolutions
a
few
metres
increasingly
available.
SDMs
fitted
such
high‐resolution
data
allow
researchers
investigate
how
local
factors
affect
occurrences
unprecedented
fine
spatial
scales.
As
resolution
increases,
we
see
critical
need
consider
characteristics
habitat
types
within
or
around
raster
pixels.
In
particular,
argue
that
effects
patches
(EHPs,
including
area,
configuration,
diversity),
measured
focusing
on
landscapes,
yet
be
fully
realized
in
SDMs.
We
provide
guidelines
incorporate
EHPs
explain
why
this
development
is
important,
describe
approaches
properly
conduct
analyses,
discuss
pitfalls
foresee
testing
EHPs.
Synthesis
.
Ensuring
incorporating
will
key
increasing
model
predictive
performance
understanding
which
influence
At
crucial
time
nature
conservation,
step
forward
protecting
biodiversity.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(222)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
An
increasing
number
of
evolutionary
studies
seek
to
quantify
the
morphological
complexity
organisms,
particularly
those
comprising
serially
homologous
elements
at
different
hierarchical
levels
organization.
Numerous
operational
frameworks
have
been
proposed
for
doing
this,
but
most
focus
on
one
or
multiple
conflated
aspects
what
is
really
a
multidimensional
concept.
Here,
we
advocate
use
‘complexity
spaces’:
spaces
defined
by
vectors
complexity.
We
explore
their
application
biological
systems
composed
parts
and
identify
three
axes
which
differ:
part
number,
differentiation
regularity
that
differentiation.
Such
can
be
constructed
To
illustrate
trilobite
body
plans
(comprising
segments
varying
form),
ant
colonies
differentiated
worker
polymorphisms
form
within
‘superorganism’).
Many
are
possible,
all
distinguish
an
information-theoretic
framework,
thereby
clarify
patterns
evolution.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
development
of
nanoclusters
(NCs)
capable
multicolor
emissions
for
simultaneous
detection
multiple
analytes
has
aroused
tremendous
interest.
However,
the
current
methods
synthesizing
NCs
with
mainly
depend
on
a
ligand
strategy,
which
not
only
compromises
stability
but
also
alters
their
physicochemical
properties.
Herein,
we
propose
novel
strategy
designing
single-ligand
capped
bimetallic
Au/Os
fluorescence
by
adjusting
size
NCs.
This
size-controlled,
encapsulation
enhances
and
compatibility
ensures
uniformity
in
properties,
thereby
overcoming
limitations
inherent
multiligand
systems.
By
meticulously
modulating
reaction
parameters,
achieved
precise
tuning
size,
resulting
synthesis
fluorescent
displaying
blue
(465
nm),
green
(507
yellow
(560
nm)
emissions.
These
were
then
incorporated
into
an
array
system
differentiation
tetracyclines
(TCs)
virtue
interaction
TCs
through
inner
filter
effect
(IFE).
Finally,
each
TC
elicited
unique
response,
was
subsequently
analyzed
principal
component
analysis.
sensor
been
successfully
employed
milk,
urine,
water,
demonstrating
its
practical
application
potential.
developed
this
work
holds
great
promise
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Habitat
and
temporal
variation
can
both
influence
microbial
community
dynamics,
although
their
relative
importance
in
reservoir
buffer
zones
with
complex
hydrology
regimes
dramatically
altered
environments
remains
controversial.
To
elucidate
this,
we
investigated
spatiotemporal
soil
bacterial
diversity
ecological
processes
from
the
flooding
period
to
dry
(April
June,
respectively)
using
high-throughput
16S
amplicon
sequencing
three
habitats
(abandoned
cropland,
grassland,
woodland)
within
Chushandian
Reservoir's
strip,
China.
The
results
showed
that
habitat
was
more
important
than
shaping
zone.
Bacterial
communities
responded
terms
of
species
composition
function;
affected
mostly
by
altering
abundance
shared
causing
resurgence
or
extinction
specific
taxa
same
habitat.
main
driver
these
changes
resilience
capacity
changing
moisture
environment.
magnitude
underlying
mechanisms
differed
markedly
between
habitats,
owing
characteristics
vegetation,
thus
allocation
ratios
different
vegetation
types
landscape
should
pay
attention
for
zone
management,
improving
integrated
benefits
ecosystem
a
multiscale.
