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  1. Article ; Online: Inclusive restoration: ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

    Toone, Trevyn A. / Ahler, Sam J. / Larson, Julie E. / Luong, Justin C. / Martínez‐Baena, Francisco / Ordóñez‐Parra, Carlos A. / Silva, Mateus C. / van der Ouderaa, Isabelle B. C.

    Restoration Ecology. 2023 Mar., v. 31, no. 3 p.e13743-

    2023  

    Abstract: Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non‐LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents ... ...

    Abstract Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non‐LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including extensive time in the field—sometimes in locations that are hostile to LGBTQ+ people or create discomfort around gender expression and sexual orientation. At the same time, restoration science is uniquely positioned to create change: the same principles that shape ecosystem restoration also provide a blueprint for cultivating inclusion in science. We present 10 recommendations for LGBTQ+ inclusion based on four guiding restoration principles: (1) Context is key; (2) Healthy environments require support; (3) Success needs to be defined; and (4) A diverse future is worth striving for. We provide concrete actions that individuals and institutions can take and emphasize the positive outcomes that LGBTQ+ inclusion can generate for a healthier restoration community.
    Keywords ecological restoration ; gender ; people
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-03
    Publishing place Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
    Document type Article ; Online
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    ZDB-ID 914746-9
    ISSN 1526-100X ; 1061-2971
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    ISSN 1061-2971
    DOI 10.1111/rec.13743
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  2. Article: The role of intraspecific trait variation in the occupation of sharp forest-savanna ecotones

    Silva, Mateus C / Teodoro, Grazielle S / Bragion, Evelyn F.A / van den Berg, Eduardo

    Flora. 2019 Apr., v. 253

    2019  

    Abstract: Intraspecific trait variability is pivotal for plants to overcome environmental filters, shaping the species distribution and abundance in heterogeneous landscapes such as ecotonal zones. In this study, we aimed to understand the role of intraspecific ... ...

    Abstract Intraspecific trait variability is pivotal for plants to overcome environmental filters, shaping the species distribution and abundance in heterogeneous landscapes such as ecotonal zones. In this study, we aimed to understand the role of intraspecific trait variation on species occupation in a sharp ecotone. For this, we used, as a model, a dominant tree species of forest-savanna transitions in Brazil's Southwest and focused on stem architecture and allometries and leaf functional traits. Our results showed that trait variability improves plant performance along the ecotonal gradient. In fact, trees in forest optimize the light-interception and -use by the production of tall and slender stems and more acquisitive, smaller, and thinner leaves. On the other hand, trees in savannas had the opposite morpho-functional pattern, enhancing their resistance to wind, drought, continuous light incidence, and nutrient-poor soils. Surprisingly, trees right at the forest-savanna transition resembled forest tress regarding shoot morphology and savanna trees regarding leaf functional traits. However, displaced crowns were a singularity of transition trees. Taken together, our study shows that intraspecific variability is crucial for a dominant plant to successfully occupy contrasting habitats along the forest-savanna transition. Our study thus highlights the importance to investigate the role of intraspecific trait variation to better understand species dominance and community assembly in ecotonal zones.
    Keywords allometry ; drought ; ecotones ; forests ; geographical distribution ; habitats ; intraspecific variation ; landscapes ; leaves ; models ; savannas ; soil ; stems ; trees ; wind ; Brazil
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-04
    Size p. 35-42.
    Publishing place Elsevier GmbH
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 5580-3
    ISSN 0367-2530 ; 0373-6490
    ISSN 0367-2530 ; 0373-6490
    DOI 10.1016/j.flora.2019.03.003
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  3. Article ; Online: Swarm Robotics: A Perspective on the Latest Reviewed Concepts and Applications.

    Dias, Pollyanna G Faria / Silva, Mateus C / Rocha Filho, Geraldo P / Vargas, Patrícia A / Cota, Luciano P / Pessin, Gustavo

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 6

    Abstract: Known as an artificial intelligence subarea, Swarm Robotics is a developing study field investigating bio-inspired collaborative control approaches and integrates a huge collection of agents, reasonably plain robots, in a distributed and decentralized ... ...

    Abstract Known as an artificial intelligence subarea, Swarm Robotics is a developing study field investigating bio-inspired collaborative control approaches and integrates a huge collection of agents, reasonably plain robots, in a distributed and decentralized manner. It offers an inspiring essential platform for new researchers to be engaged and share new knowledge to examine their concepts in analytical and heuristic strategies. This paper introduces an overview of current activities in Swarm Robotics and examines the present literature in this area to establish to approach between a realistic swarm robotic system and real-world enforcements. First, we review several Swarm Intelligence concepts to define Swarm Robotics systems, reporting their essential qualities and features and contrast them to generic multi-robotic systems. Second, we report a review of the principal projects that allow realistic study of Swarm Robotics. We demonstrate knowledge regarding current hardware platforms and multi-robot simulators. Finally, the forthcoming promissory applications and the troubles to surpass with a view to achieving them have been described and analyzed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s21062062
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  4. Article ; Online: Wearable Edge AI Applications for Ecological Environments.

    Silva, Mateus C / da Silva, Jonathan C F / Delabrida, Saul / Bianchi, Andrea G C / Ribeiro, Sérvio P / Silva, Jorge Sá / Oliveira, Ricardo A R

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 15

    Abstract: Ecological environments research helps to assess the impacts on forests and managing forests. The usage of novel software and hardware technologies enforces the solution of tasks related to this problem. In addition, the lack of connectivity for large ... ...

    Abstract Ecological environments research helps to assess the impacts on forests and managing forests. The usage of novel software and hardware technologies enforces the solution of tasks related to this problem. In addition, the lack of connectivity for large data throughput raises the demand for edge-computing-based solutions towards this goal. Therefore, in this work, we evaluate the opportunity of using a Wearable edge AI concept in a forest environment. For this matter, we propose a new approach to the hardware/software co-design process. We also address the possibility of creating wearable edge AI, where the wireless personal and body area networks are platforms for building applications using edge AI. Finally, we evaluate a case study to test the possibility of performing an edge AI task in a wearable-based environment. Thus, in this work, we evaluate the system to achieve the desired task, the hardware resource and performance, and the network latency associated with each part of the process. Through this work, we validated both the design pattern review and case study. In the case study, the developed algorithms could classify diseased leaves with a circa 90% accuracy with the proposed technique in the field. This results can be reviewed in the laboratory with more modern models that reached up to 96% global accuracy. The system could also perform the desired tasks with a quality factor of 0.95, considering the usage of three devices. Finally, it detected a disease epicenter with an offset of circa 0.5 m in a 6 m × 6 m × 12 m space. These results enforce the usage of the proposed methods in the targeted environment and the proposed changes in the co-design pattern.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Artificial Intelligence ; Equipment Design ; Humans ; Software ; Wearable Electronic Devices
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s21155082
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  5. Article ; Online: Field Research Cooperative Wearable Systems: Challenges in Requirements, Design and Validation.

    Silva, Mateus C / Amorim, Vicente J P / Ribeiro, Sérvio P / Oliveira, Ricardo A R

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2019  Volume 19, Issue 20

    Abstract: The widespread availability of wearable devices is evolving them into cooperative systems. Communication and distribution aspects such as the Internet of Things, Wireless Body Area Networks, and Local Wireless Networks provide the means to develop multi- ... ...

    Abstract The widespread availability of wearable devices is evolving them into cooperative systems. Communication and distribution aspects such as the Internet of Things, Wireless Body Area Networks, and Local Wireless Networks provide the means to develop multi-device platforms. Nevertheless, the field research environment presents a specific feature set, which increases the difficulty in the adoption of this technology. In this text, we review the main aspects of Field Research Gears and Wearable Devices. This review is made aiming to understand how to create cooperative systems based on wearable devices directed to the Field Research Context. For a better understanding, we developed a case study in which we propose a cooperative system architecture and provide validation aspects. For this matter, we provide an overview of a previous device architecture and study an integration proposal.
    MeSH term(s) Computer Communication Networks ; Humans ; Reproducibility of Results ; Software ; Wearable Electronic Devices ; Wireless Technology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-10-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
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    DOI 10.3390/s19204417
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  6. Article ; Online: Inclusive restoration

    Toone, Trevyn A. / Ahler, Sam J. / Larson, Julie E. / Luong, Justin C. / Martínez-Baena, Francisco / Ordóñez-Parra, Carlos A. / Silva, Mateus C. / van der Ouderaa, Isabelle B.C.

    Restoration Ecology

    ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 3

    Abstract: Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents ... ...

    Abstract Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including extensive time in the field—sometimes in locations that are hostile to LGBTQ+ people or create discomfort around gender expression and sexual orientation. At the same time, restoration science is uniquely positioned to create change: the same principles that shape ecosystem restoration also provide a blueprint for cultivating inclusion in science. We present 10 recommendations for LGBTQ+ inclusion based on four guiding restoration principles: (1) Context is key; (2) Healthy environments require support; (3) Success needs to be defined; and (4) A diverse future is worth striving for. We provide concrete actions that individuals and institutions can take and emphasize the positive outcomes that LGBTQ+ inclusion can generate for a healthier restoration community.
    Keywords LGBTQ inequality ; STEM ; UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration ; conservation ; disparities ; inclusion
    Language English
    Publishing country nl
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 914746-9
    ISSN 1526-100X ; 1061-2971
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  7. Article ; Online: Termite sensitivity to temperature affects global wood decay rates.

    Zanne, Amy E / Flores-Moreno, Habacuc / Powell, Jeff R / Cornwell, William K / Dalling, James W / Austin, Amy T / Classen, Aimée T / Eggleton, Paul / Okada, Kei-Ichi / Parr, Catherine L / Adair, E Carol / Adu-Bredu, Stephen / Alam, Md Azharul / Alvarez-Garzón, Carolina / Apgaua, Deborah / Aragón, Roxana / Ardon, Marcelo / Arndt, Stefan K / Ashton, Louise A /
    Barber, Nicholas A / Beauchêne, Jacques / Berg, Matty P / Beringer, Jason / Boer, Matthias M / Bonet, José Antonio / Bunney, Katherine / Burkhardt, Tynan J / Carvalho, Dulcinéia / Castillo-Figueroa, Dennis / Cernusak, Lucas A / Cheesman, Alexander W / Cirne-Silva, Tainá M / Cleverly, Jamie R / Cornelissen, Johannes H C / Curran, Timothy J / D'Angioli, André M / Dallstream, Caroline / Eisenhauer, Nico / Evouna Ondo, Fidele / Fajardo, Alex / Fernandez, Romina D / Ferrer, Astrid / Fontes, Marco A L / Galatowitsch, Mark L / González, Grizelle / Gottschall, Felix / Grace, Peter R / Granda, Elena / Griffiths, Hannah M / Guerra Lara, Mariana / Hasegawa, Motohiro / Hefting, Mariet M / Hinko-Najera, Nina / Hutley, Lindsay B / Jones, Jennifer / Kahl, Anja / Karan, Mirko / Keuskamp, Joost A / Lardner, Tim / Liddell, Michael / Macfarlane, Craig / Macinnis-Ng, Cate / Mariano, Ravi F / Méndez, M Soledad / Meyer, Wayne S / Mori, Akira S / Moura, Aloysio S / Northwood, Matthew / Ogaya, Romà / Oliveira, Rafael S / Orgiazzi, Alberto / Pardo, Juliana / Peguero, Guille / Penuelas, Josep / Perez, Luis I / Posada, Juan M / Prada, Cecilia M / Přívětivý, Tomáš / Prober, Suzanne M / Prunier, Jonathan / Quansah, Gabriel W / Resco de Dios, Víctor / Richter, Ronny / Robertson, Mark P / Rocha, Lucas F / Rúa, Megan A / Sarmiento, Carolina / Silberstein, Richard P / Silva, Mateus C / Siqueira, Flávia Freire / Stillwagon, Matthew Glenn / Stol, Jacqui / Taylor, Melanie K / Teste, François P / Tng, David Y P / Tucker, David / Türke, Manfred / Ulyshen, Michael D / Valverde-Barrantes, Oscar J / van den Berg, Eduardo / van Logtestijn, Richard S P / Veen, G F Ciska / Vogel, Jason G / Wardlaw, Timothy J / Wiehl, Georg / Wirth, Christian / Woods, Michaela J / Zalamea, Paul-Camilo

    Science (New York, N.Y.)

    2022  Volume 377, Issue 6613, Page(s) 1440–1444

    Abstract: Deadwood is a large global carbon store with its store size partially determined by biotic decay. Microbial wood decay rates are known to respond to changing temperature and precipitation. Termites are also important decomposers in the tropics but are ... ...

    Abstract Deadwood is a large global carbon store with its store size partially determined by biotic decay. Microbial wood decay rates are known to respond to changing temperature and precipitation. Termites are also important decomposers in the tropics but are less well studied. An understanding of their climate sensitivities is needed to estimate climate change effects on wood carbon pools. Using data from 133 sites spanning six continents, we found that termite wood discovery and consumption were highly sensitive to temperature (with decay increasing >6.8 times per 10°C increase in temperature)-even more so than microbes. Termite decay effects were greatest in tropical seasonal forests, tropical savannas, and subtropical deserts. With tropicalization (i.e., warming shifts to tropical climates), termite wood decay will likely increase as termites access more of Earth's surface.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Carbon Cycle ; Forests ; Global Warming ; Isoptera ; Temperature ; Tropical Climate ; Wood/microbiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 128410-1
    ISSN 1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
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    ISSN 0036-8075
    DOI 10.1126/science.abo3856
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