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Factors influencing the current and future distribution of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in Ethiopia

Agricultural and Forest Entomology, EarlyView.
Abstract The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is among the key invasive pests attacking maize and sorghum, the staple cereals in many countries in Africa. The determination of habitat suitability of invasive species via correlative model is among the priority tasks that provide basic information for achieving sustainable ...
Megersa Kebede Barkessa, Emana Getu Degaga, Tarekegn Fite Duressa, Muluken Goftishu Muleta, Mulatu Wakgari Amenta, Ashenafi Kassaye Gurmu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using the average spectrum method to extract dynamics from quantum Monte Carlo simulations

, 2008
We apply the Average Spectrum Method to the problem of getting the excitation spectrum from imaginary-time quantum Monte Carlo simulations. We show that with high quality QMC data this method reproduces the dominant spectral features very well.
A. J. Drummond, C. E. Shannon, E. T. Jaynes, H. G. Katzgraber, J.-S. Caux, N. B. Christensen, Olav F. Syljuåsen, R. R. P. Singh, S. F. Gull, S. R. White   +9 more
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Advancements in ecological niche models for forest adaptation to climate change: a comprehensive review

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change poses significant challenges to the health and functions of forest ecosystems. Ecological niche models have emerged as crucial tools for understanding the impact of climate change on forests at the population, species, and ecosystem levels.
Wenhuan Xu, Dawei Luo, Kate Peterson, Yueru Zhao, Yue Yu, Zhengyang Ye, Jiejie Sun, Ke Yan, Tongli Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using a multi‐model ensemble approach to determine biodiversity hotspots with limited occurrence data in understudied areas: An example using freshwater mussels in México

Ecology and Evolution, 2022
Species distribution models (SDMs) are an increasingly important tool for conservation particularly for difficult‐to‐study locations and with understudied fauna.
Alexander H. Kiser, Kevin S. Cummings, Jeremy S. Tiemann, Chase H. Smith, Nathan A. Johnson, Roel R. Lopez, Charles R. Randklev   +6 more
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Comparing MaxEnt and Noisy Harmonic Grammar

Glossa: a journal of general linguistics, 2021
MaxEnt grammar is a probabilistic version of Harmonic Grammar in which the harmony scores of candidates are mapped onto probabilities. It has become the tool of choice for analyzing phonological phenomena involving probabilistic variation or gradient acceptability, but there is a competing proposal for making Harmonic Grammar probabilistic, Noisy ...
openaire   +5 more sources

Effect of primate protection on threatened and endemic vertebrates, plants, ecosystem services, and future climate refugia

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Primates, 69% of which are threatened with extinction, are the third most specious order of mammals. We used primates as model taxa to examine the umbrella effects of primates on ecosystem services and the protection of other vertebrates and seed plants in Yunnan Province, China.
Yin Yang, Chen Li, Yi‐Hao Fang, Guo‐Peng Ren, Zhi‐Pang Huang, Yan‐Peng Li, Liang‐Wei Cui, Meng‐Ran Chu‐yuan, Colin A. Chapmman, Cyril C. Grueter, Jian Zhou, Wen‐Bo Yan, Xin Liu, Li‐Xiang Zhang, Rui‐An Tang, Ying‐Ping Tian, Fei Li, Ke‐Guo Hang, Peng‐Ying Li, Paul A. Garber, Rui‐Dong Wu, Wen Xiao   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

A spatial planning approach for the identification of critical habitat for threatened species

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The designation of critical habitat for the conservation of threatened species has long been recognized in the environmental legislation of different countries. However, translating vague legislation about critical habitat into practical real‐world designation remains challenging because of its sensitivity to many context‐ and species‐specific
Alejandra Morán‐Ordóñez, Gerard Bota, Lluís Brotons, Stefano Canessa, Eladio L. García de la Morena, Santi Mañosa, Gabriel Miret‐Minard, Manuel B. Morales, Juan Traba, Dani Villero, Virgilio Hermoso   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maximum entropy properties of discrete-time first-order stable spline kernel

, 2015
The first order stable spline (SS-1) kernel is used extensively in regularized system identification. In particular, the stable spline estimator models the impulse response as a zero-mean Gaussian process whose covariance is given by the SS-1 kernel.
Ardeshiri, Tohid, Carli, Francesca P., Chen, Tianshi, Chiuso, Alessandro, Ljung, Lennart, Pillonetto, Gianluigi   +5 more
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Impact of obscured data on species distribution models

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The lack of knowledge about geographic distribution and environmental preference can hinder conservation efforts for rare and threatened species. Open‐source databases provide an opportunity to address these knowledge gaps through the geographic information they hold on species worldwide.
Kyo Soung Koo, Ko‐Huan Lee, Dawon Lee, Yikweon Jang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Habitat dynamics of flagship species for conservation prioritization in southern Europe

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Biodiversity loss is accelerating due to human actions, and decision‐making for conservation needs to be streamlined. Ex situ biodiversity modeling and monitoring based on satellite time‐series data could be an affordable and cost‐efficient tool for improving the prioritization of conservation areas.
Antonio Velasco‐Rodríguez, Adrián Regos, Isabel Castillejo González, Neftalí Sillero, Salvador Arenas‐Castro   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source