• Methods in Ecology and Evolution (MEE) is a British Ecological Society journal that promotes the development of new methods in ecology & evolution, and facilitates their dissemination and uptake by the research community. (phys.org)
  • Students are expected to have a general understanding of basic behavioural ecology and evolution concepts and to have taken a basic statistics paper. (otago.ac.nz)
  • He is also known for Hardin's First Law of Ecology, which states "You cannot do only one thing", and used the familiar phrase "Nice guys finish last" to sum up the "selfish gene" concept of life and evolution. (goodreads.com)
  • The Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab (MEEL) is rooted in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. (lu.se)
  • Nils-Axel Mörner, Paleogeophysics & Geodynamics, Stockholm University: "Research and Education in the Maldives regarding sea level changes, island evolution and reef ecology. (lu.se)
  • Applying this approach to human and animal environments, both internal (e.g., gut microbiomes) and external (e.g., hospitals, farms) offers new insights into microbial ecology and evolution. (cdc.gov)
  • This book presents a comprehensive up-to-date account of the methodologies and protocols for conventional and modern molecular techniques that are currently in use for studying the gut microbial ecology of ruminants. (nhbs.com)
  • This manual will `demystify' the methods in molecular microbial ecology for readers who are novice in the field but are excited by the prospects of the technology. (nhbs.com)
  • Introduction to the microbial ecology of activated sludge. (unive.it)
  • Metagenomics is an emerging method for describing microbial communities by sequencing all the genomes present within a clinical or environmental sample. (cdc.gov)
  • Predictions are essential in aquatic and terrestrial ecology, whether the focus lies in changes in ecosystem composition, structure and richness to preserve the biodiversity and ecosystem function, or in the spatial distribution of individuals and species to inform conservation and invasive species policies. (wiley.com)
  • The three-year preparatory courses: Biology I, Biology II, Laboratory of biodiversity, Microbiology, Ecology I and the laboratory. (unive.it)
  • This paper focuses on preventive group interventions on damages to planetary biodiversity caused by hegemonic thinking, which stimulates economic growth on health and education, points out the need for active methods for a developmental vision that recovers and preserves natural resources improving lives. (bvsalud.org)
  • Our group has a background in behavioural ecology and molecular ecology. (lu.se)
  • In our group, we are interested in evolutionary, functional and behavioural ecology questions using molecular, genetic and genomic methods. (lu.se)
  • Now molecular methods are enabling much closer inspection of pathogen-host interactions and bridging the fields of microbiology and immunology. (cdc.gov)
  • We offer an excellent research environment, particularly in topics such as animal migration, molecular ecology, life history trade-offs, evolutionary biology, disease resistance in natural populations and host-parasite interactions. (lu.se)
  • Experimental and field data indicate that raccoons may play an important role in influenza disease ecology and pose a risk to agriculture and human health. (cdc.gov)
  • We focus on two main aspects: 1) how disease ecology, life history strategies, migration and ageing processes influence ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a wild population of great reed warblers (our database contains information for 40 breeding seasons), and 2) how physiological drivers (particularly immune function and telomere dynamics) influence variation in health and fitness. (lu.se)
  • The Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology provides a direct pathway (subject to meeting all other entry criteria) to the Bachelor of Animal Ecology. (edu.au)
  • On the Master's programme in Animal Ecology, you will learn how to analyse and understand evolutionary processes at the level of genes, individuals and populations. (lu.se)
  • They will be equipped to join or conduct multidisciplinary research or management teams working in tropical coastal zones or freshwater systems as well as to continue university studies (PhD) in the areas of aquatic ecology or integrated coastal zone management. (uni-bremen.de)
  • For consolidation of the topic, the lecture Chemical Ecology (Ruther) and the seminars of the Chemical Ecology Group are highly recommended. (uni-regensburg.de)
  • Here, we argue that behavioral ecology will benefit from drawing more than it currently does on a complementary collection of tools, called reinforcement learning methods. (uu.nl)
  • We hope our paper will help advance the emerging bridge connecting the fields of behavioral ecology and reinforcement learning. (uu.nl)
  • A consideration of advanced special topics in the field of behavioral ecology. (sfu.ca)
  • We study evolutionary processes broadly, with a main focus on the evolutionary ecology of sex determination and sex chromosomes. (lu.se)
  • The plasticity of the brain is the basis of cognitive modifiability, which is highly dependent on the amount and quality of interactions with the human environment-ecology-of the individual. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Examples include socio-ecological theory, political ecology, resilience, systems theory and transition theory and management. (lu.se)
  • Global Ecology and Biogeography 25:274-285. (ru.nl)
  • The metaphor applies to global ecology, he argues, making a powerful case for closed borders and an end to immigration from poor nations to rich ones. (goodreads.com)
  • We apply this method to the case study of a mountain pine beetle infestation and find that the trained Bayesian network has a predictive accuracy of 0.88 AUC. (wiley.com)
  • The field of predictive ecology focuses on how to make such predictions, particularly in the context of climate change, and has grown exponentially since the 1990s, given the quality and quantity of available ecological data (Mouquet et al. (wiley.com)
  • The module's aim is to teach empirical methods used to estimate the primary production of ecosystems. (uni-bayreuth.de)
  • Small terrestrial birds are potentially important hosts in influenza (H5N1) ecology because many of them intermingle freely with wild and domestic populations of waterfowl and poultry. (cdc.gov)
  • The subject matter of this text is conference based and deals with the physiology, ecology and management of orchid conservation. (nhbs.com)
  • After the course you will have an improved insight and understanding of basic mathematical and statistical methods of physical processes in the biosphere, the atmosphere and the hydrosphere, as well as their mathematical formulation. (lu.se)
  • Each chapter has been contributed by experts in the field and methods have been presented in a recipe-like format designed for direct practical use in the laboratory and also to provide insight into the most appropriate techniques, their applications and the type of information that could be expected. (nhbs.com)
  • On the page of the laboratory of the Institute of Landscape Ecology [de] you will find information about laboratory and field equipment, analytical methods and information about borrowing equipment [de] . (uni-muenster.de)
  • You will use modern field and laboratory methods in studies of ecological and evolutionary issues applied on animals in basic research, as well as applied conservation-related research. (lu.se)
  • To learn about theoretical concepts and methods for resource assessment and evaluation. (uni-bremen.de)
  • Methods articles present either a new or established method, protocol, or technique that is of significant interest in the field. (frontiersin.org)
  • International Journal of Ecology maintains an Editorial Board of practicing researchers from around the world, to ensure manuscripts are handled by editors who are experts in the field of study. (hindawi.com)
  • These methods may include field surveys, remote sensing techniques, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling. (philosophynews.com)
  • With such startling assertions, Hardin has cut a swathe through the field of ecology for decades, winning a reputation as a fearless and original thinker. (goodreads.com)
  • Peter Schalk, Department of History of Religions, Uppsala University: "Introduction of Modern Research Methods and Theories within the field of humanities in the University of Yalppanam. (lu.se)
  • For my master's project, I have been working in the GEMM Lab for the past year to develop automated methods to obtain accurate photogrammetry measurements of whales. (oregonstate.edu)
  • Original Research articles should have the following format: 1) Abstract, 2) Introduction, 3) Materials and Methods, 4) Results, 5) Discussion. (frontiersin.org)
  • The course emphasises the following approaches, methods and techniques to analyse current sustainability challenges, decrease uncertainty, and assess their potential long-term effects: DPSIR, causal loop diagrams, multi-level frameworks, scenario analysis, strategic visioning and narratives. (lu.se)
  • The Research Group Soil Ecology and Land Use is working on the impact of land-use, management and environmental change on the quality of soils. (uni-muenster.de)
  • Click on "Apply" and follow the instruc- · skills in methods and the use of advanced tools to analyse tions for the online application at www.universityadmis- the complex relations between development processes on sions.se, the Swedish national application website. (lu.se)
  • In ecology, spatial distribution refers to the patterns and arrangement of organisms and their populations within a given geographic area. (philosophynews.com)
  • Larval habitat suitability was mapped through a deductive geospatial approach involving the participation of experts with a strong background in vector ecology and validated with existing geolocated entomological data. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In a context of epidemiological and entomological data scarcity, vector ecology knowledge is key for mapping urban malaria exposure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In such low transmission intensity settings, spatially-explicit methods relying on vector ecology and on the study of vector habitat suitability determinants can thus be a good complement to methods based on spatial epidemiology to better understand the spatial distribution of malaria transmission risk [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Welcome to this expert guide to spatial distribution in ecology. (philosophynews.com)
  • In this article, we will explore the concept of spatial distribution in ecology and discuss its importance in understanding the natural world. (philosophynews.com)
  • Understanding the complex interplay between abiotic and biotic factors is essential to understanding the spatial distribution of organisms in ecology. (philosophynews.com)
  • Ecologists use a variety of methods to study the spatial distribution of organisms. (philosophynews.com)
  • By combining different methods, ecologists can gain a comprehensive understanding of spatial distribution patterns and the underlying ecological mechanisms that drive them. (philosophynews.com)
  • Comprised of more than 600 informative entries, The Encyclopedia of Human Ecology examines the interdisciplinary and complex topic of human ecology. (lu.se)
  • Systematic Review articles present a synthesis of previous research, and use clearly defined methods to identify, categorize, analyze and report aggregated evidence on a specific topic. (frontiersin.org)
  • And science-based methods are enabling Germany's biggest electricity consumer, railways, to conserve energy and cut costs. (fraunhofer.de)
  • One unit must be selected from this list: either Ecology option BB10265 or Plant Science option BB10266. (bath.ac.uk)
  • We will then shift focus to consider how fish interact with their habitats and evaluate different techniques we can apply to study the community composition and functional ecology of fishes. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • The encyclopedia includes over 1,000 detailed entries on philosophy and theory, key concepts, methods and practices, biographies of notable geographers, and geographical thought and praxis in different parts of the world. (lu.se)
  • Quantitative validation of the larval habitat suitability map demonstrates the reliable performance of the deductive approach, and the added value of including local vector ecology experts in the process. (biomedcentral.com)
  • by Norma Rocio Forero Muñoz ([email protected]) My dream of becoming a disease ecologist took me through the journey of exploring quantitative methods. (esa.org)
  • Currently, behavioral ecologists tend to use dynamic programming methods to study such problems. (uu.nl)
  • These methods allow for the study of behavior in highly complex environments, which conventional dynamic programming methods do not feasibly address. (uu.nl)
  • This is now quite easy: the Campinas study established a method that is available to all interested parties. (fapesp.br)
  • This study moves from " work - family " to a multi-dimensional "life-course fit" construct (employees' cognitive assessments of resources, resource deficits, and resource demands), using a combined work - family , demands-control and ecology of the life course framing. (cdc.gov)
  • The course aims to provide students with practical knowledge of applied ecology on ecological systems on a multidisciplinary scale by integrating biological, chemical, physical and sedimentological knowledge with statistical applications and processing. (unive.it)
  • This course gives you an introduction to the basic physics, matematics and statistical methods used within physical geography. (lu.se)
  • 2010. Statistical Methods for Geography, 3rd ed. (lu.se)
  • In the sociopsychodramatic method, the real subject is the group, its ideologies and desire for transformation to strengthen intrapsychic and socio-environmental relations. (bvsalud.org)
  • International Journal of Ecology publishes articles in all areas of ecological sciences, The journal encourages the submission of big data studies, either presenting novel findings from large datasets or demonstrating new analytical techniques. (hindawi.com)
  • Journal of Applied Ecology 53(4): 1023-1034. (ru.nl)
  • Employees' work -time control predicted every life-course fit dimension and partially mediated effects of job ecologies, organizational tenure, and job category. (cdc.gov)
  • Students learn how to use non-destructive methods to estimate net-primary-production (NPP). (uni-bayreuth.de)
  • The pin-point method (or point-intercept method) is used for non-destructive measurements of plant cover and plant biomass. (wikipedia.org)
  • Introduction to the principles and methods of ecotoxicology. (unive.it)