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Abstract Qualitative approaches are increasingly applied in conservation social science, yet methodological reflection remains limited. Member checking, a process of returning findings to participants for feedback, is widely recognized outside conservation as a means to enhance rigor and reciprocity, but it is rarely reported in conservation research ...
Judith J. Rakowski +6 more
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Subspecies taxonomy reflects social and geographic patterns of taxonomic effort in tetrapods
Abstract Subspecies have been used in conservation biology to account for intraspecific patterns in genetic diversity, which is crucial to long‐term population viability. Although over 3200 subspecies are currently assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, their biological relevance remains controversial.
Jhonny J. M. Guedes +3 more
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Genomics‐informed management of ex situ populations
Abstract The European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) manages insurance populations for hundreds of species through its EAZA ex situ programs (EEPs). EEPs help safeguard against extinction in the wild and provide source populations for genetic rescue programs.
Cock van Oosterhout +8 more
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Abstract The sustainability of area‐based conservation initiatives depends on their value to society. Conservation often focuses inside protected areas, but the impacts of protected areas beyond their boundaries (spillovers) are critical for their social license.
Ilaria Gliottone +5 more
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Synthesis of Pollinator‐Friendly Management in European Protected Areas
Effectiveness of pollinator‐friendly management in European protected areas. Abstract Pollinators are important to humans and nature due to their role in ecosystem functioning and services. Research on the effects of pollinator management in protected areas is insufficient compared with that on farmlands and urban areas, potentially hindering ...
Gabriella Süle +45 more
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将GIS技术和面向服务的集成技术引入到了防汛信息系统建设的实际应用中,系统定义了防汛GIS支撑平台,制定了平台实现的技术路线,阐述了平台的设计思想,论述了平台的构建过程.其中,创建了汛情Web数据服务及其空间数据服务,在此基础上,建了一个面向Web数据服务的开放式的防汛平台,实现了应用功能与汛情信息数据的分离,统一了汛情发布功能的展现方式,提高了平台的复用性、可维护性和可扩展性,为三维WebGIS技术在防汛减灾中的应用及建立类似系统提供了良好的设计思路和有益参考.
HUANGKang(黄康) +3 more
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可持续发展系统是"黑箱",至少是"灰箱",各因素间是否存在因果关系还不十分清楚,人工神经网络可以较为逼真地模拟该系统.本文以人工神经网络BP模型为工具,借助Matlab语言对区域可持续发展经济子系统指标进行预测研究.通过数据采集、网络结构模型设计、程序设计、网络训练等绘出指标预测图并进行分析,最后提出建议.结果表明,用人工神经网络来模拟可持续发展经济子系统是可行的.
YEZheng-bo(叶正波)
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Methodology to identify ecologically matching areas and its applications in conservation planning
Abstract Identifying ecologically matching areas is both challenging and critical for understanding spatial patterns of biodiversity and advancing conservation planning. However, existing approaches often lack spatial flexibility, overlook shape and size constraints, or rely on limited environmental parameters, reducing their effectiveness in real ...
Pietro Milanesi +7 more
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Abstract In response to demand for better biodiversity stewardship from the private sector, frameworks such as the Taskforce on Nature‐related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have been developed to help companies assess, manage, and disclose their nature‐related impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
Takuya Nomura +3 more
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How endorser attributes influence conservation communication
Abstract Conservation communication often uses the celebrity endorsement strategy. However, robust evidence regarding its effectiveness is still limited. More importantly, practitioners do not have guidelines for selecting an ideal endorser because there is no clear consensus on what endorser attributes are most critical.
Xia He, Tien Ming Lee
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