cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14391876
title: Modeling the distribution and movement intensity of the Arabian Leopard <i>Panthera pardus nimr</i> (Mammalia: Felidae)

description: This study attempts to link the distribution and movement rate of the critically endangered Arabian Leopard (<i>Panthera pardus nimr</i>) to environmental and anthropogenic features, and to identify environmental constraints and priority areas for the recovery of leopard in Arabian Peninsula. Generalized linear and additive models were used to fit leopard presence/absence locations to environmental and anthropogenic variables. Movement rates between the polygons of modeled leopard presence were inferred and mapped using the isolation-by-resistance model, where probability values of the species distribution model were treated as those of conductance. Our results suggest that currently the Arabian Leopard prefers to live and move in terrain that has high values of normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and is difficult for humans to reach. The current network of protected areas largely under-represents the species suitable habitat only covering its 11%, and most of the survey effort to detect and ensure the survival of the leopard in the peninsula has taken place outside the polygons identified by our models as core areas for the species. Our models coupled with existing data suggest the following scenario of the species biogeography: The Arabian Leopard accumulated genetic and phenotypic differences from its conspecifics at a series of glacial maxima during the last glacial period in the Yemeni refugium, from where it expanded elsewhere in the Holocene warming following the expansion of suitable landscape types. Humans expanded too, eventually restricting the source populations of the leopard to an area intersecting eastern Yemen and western Oman today. Our models may serve as a tool for planning future research and conservation for Arabian Leopard.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739055
title: Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) alters arthropod assemblages in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg

description: Invasive alien plants constitute a significant threat to global biodiversity. Alien invasive plants are currently invading natural ecosystems in South Africa but their impacts on biodiversity are poorly understood, particularly their impact on arthropods. This study investigated the impact of alien silver wattle (A. dealbata) invasion on arthropod assemblages (with an emphasis on Coleoptera) in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg, South Africa. Pitfall traps, baited with cattle manure, were used to sample Coleoptera and Diptera assemblages in pristine grassland and also in Acacia dealbata invaded stands. Specimens were identified using the morphospecies concept. Coleoptera species assemblages differed significantly between grassland and invaded sites (Global R = 0.856, p = 0.02). Coleoptera and Diptera species richness and abundances was significantly lower in the invaded stands than in grassland. Tree beating and sweepnetting sampling methods conducted in invaded and grassland sites, respectively, showed lower arthropod abundance in invaded stands than in grassland. Ambient temperature measurements indicated that grassland had a much higher daily maximum temperature than that of invaded sites. The effects of spatial autocorrelation on the sampling regime were also assessed using a newly proposed statistical method. The finding that species richness and especially abundances are greatly reduced in invaded stands should be of great conservation concern as biodiversity is severely altered by this invasive alien plant. This study reiterates that invasive alien plants can constitute a significant threat to arthropod diversity.
description: To investigate the effects of A. dealbata invasion on arthropods in the Moist Upland Grassland of the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg, eastern South Africa, with a focus on beetle (Coleoptera) morphospecies assemblages.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739054
title: Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) alters arthropod assemblages in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg

description: Invasive alien plants constitute a significant threat to global biodiversity. Alien invasive plants are currently invading natural ecosystems in South Africa but their impacts on biodiversity are poorly understood, particularly their impact on arthropods. This study investigated the impact of alien silver wattle (A. dealbata) invasion on arthropod assemblages (with an emphasis on Coleoptera) in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg, South Africa. Pitfall traps, baited with cattle manure, were used to sample Coleoptera and Diptera assemblages in pristine grassland and also in Acacia dealbata invaded stands. Specimens were identified using the morphospecies concept. Coleoptera species assemblages differed significantly between grassland and invaded sites (Global R = 0.856, p = 0.02). Coleoptera and Diptera species richness and abundances was significantly lower in the invaded stands than in grassland. Tree beating and sweepnetting sampling methods conducted in invaded and grassland sites, respectively, showed lower arthropod abundance in invaded stands than in grassland. Ambient temperature measurements indicated that grassland had a much higher daily maximum temperature than that of invaded sites. The effects of spatial autocorrelation on the sampling regime were also assessed using a newly proposed statistical method. The finding that species richness and especially abundances are greatly reduced in invaded stands should be of great conservation concern as biodiversity is severely altered by this invasive alien plant. This study reiterates that invasive alien plants can constitute a significant threat to arthropod diversity.
description: To investigate the effects of A. dealbata invasion on arthropods in the Moist Upland Grassland of the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg, eastern South Africa, with a focus on beetle (Coleoptera) morphospecies assemblages.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14541114
title: formasam

description: This is the data and code that support the findings of Sebald et. al (2021), Mixing tree species at multiple spatial scales: Effects of alpha, beta and gamma diversity on disturbance impacts under climate change, Journal of Applied Ecology<br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14541114.v1
title: formasam

description: This is the data and code that support the findings of Sebald et. al (2021), Mixing tree species at multiple spatial scales: Effects of alpha, beta and gamma diversity on disturbance impacts under climate change, Journal of Applied Ecology<br>
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739072
title: Invasive Management Plan for Oubosstrand and Protea farm

description: The human population is growing rapidly and progressively more natural landscapes are altered to provide area for food production and housing. Only recently scientists and conservationists have come to realise that there is an immediate threat to earth's biodiversity. Invasive aliens are now recognized as the second most significant threat to biodiversity following direct habitat destruction. Most invasive plants were imported for seemingly valid reasons, such as dune stabilization, commercial forestry, horticulture, garden plants and fodder. The indigenous forests in South Africa, at George and Knysna, were heavily exploited for timber for approximately 200 years. Only later did the government, of the time, realized that the forests were disappearing under the onslaught. There occurred a great need to conserve and effectively manage the remaining forest areas. Thus fast growing alien timber species were planted at large scale to replace the harvesting of indigenous trees. Many of these timber species are now invading the natural areas around the plantations. We are only now starting to identify the consequences of past ignorance and neglect. Oubos-Grootriver Natuurresevaat Aandeleblok (Pty) Ltd, consists of Oubosstrand (holiday resort) and the farm called Protea. It is situated on the coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Tsitsikamma National Park, boarders on the study site (to the west), and conserves a considerable portion of the natural biota of the Garden Route. The primary vegetation biomes consist of Mountain Fynbos, Coastal Fynbos and Afromontane Forest. Oubosstand is infested with Acacia cyclops (Rooikrans) and Protea farm is invaded by Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle), Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood), Acacia cyclops (Rooikrans), Pinus pinaster (Cluster Pine) and Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea). The integrated method (mechanical, chemical and biological) of controlling invasive alien plants is the most effective way to ensure long-term results.
description: design a Management Plan
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739071
title: Invasive Management Plan for Oubosstrand and Protea farm

description: The human population is growing rapidly and progressively more natural landscapes are altered to provide area for food production and housing. Only recently scientists and conservationists have come to realise that there is an immediate threat to earth's biodiversity. Invasive aliens are now recognized as the second most significant threat to biodiversity following direct habitat destruction. Most invasive plants were imported for seemingly valid reasons, such as dune stabilization, commercial forestry, horticulture, garden plants and fodder. The indigenous forests in South Africa, at George and Knysna, were heavily exploited for timber for approximately 200 years. Only later did the government, of the time, realized that the forests were disappearing under the onslaught. There occurred a great need to conserve and effectively manage the remaining forest areas. Thus fast growing alien timber species were planted at large scale to replace the harvesting of indigenous trees. Many of these timber species are now invading the natural areas around the plantations. We are only now starting to identify the consequences of past ignorance and neglect. Oubos-Grootriver Natuurresevaat Aandeleblok (Pty) Ltd, consists of Oubosstrand (holiday resort) and the farm called Protea. It is situated on the coast of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Tsitsikamma National Park, boarders on the study site (to the west), and conserves a considerable portion of the natural biota of the Garden Route. The primary vegetation biomes consist of Mountain Fynbos, Coastal Fynbos and Afromontane Forest. Oubosstand is infested with Acacia cyclops (Rooikrans) and Protea farm is invaded by Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle), Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood), Acacia cyclops (Rooikrans), Pinus pinaster (Cluster Pine) and Hakea sericea (Silky Hakea). The integrated method (mechanical, chemical and biological) of controlling invasive alien plants is the most effective way to ensure long-term results.
description: design a Management Plan
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739074
title: The impact of silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) on small mammal assemblages in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg

description: Many non-native species have been introduced into South Africa and many of these have become naturalised and invasive. One of these species is the silver wattle (Acacia dealbata). This tree species has invaded many of the biomes in the country including the grassland biome. It is unknown what impact silver wattle has on small mammals and on biodiversity as a whole. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of silver wattle on small mammal assemblages. Four grassland and four silver wattle sites were selected in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg and 25 Sherman traps were laid out in each site and baited for six nights. No significant difference was found in the species richness and abundances of small mammals between the grassland and silver wattle sites. There was however, a great amount of variation within the silver wattle sites, with regard to small mammal assemblages and among the structure of the sites. It seems that silver wattle sites that were in an initial stage of invasion was tolerated much more by small mammals than older sites in a more advanced stage of invasion. It is suggested that the initial invasion of silver wattle favours small mammal recruitment, whereas as invasion progresses conditions become less suitable and small mammals disappear.
description: Investigate the impact of silver wattle on small mammal assemblages within the moist upland grasslands in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739073
title: The impact of silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) on small mammal assemblages in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg

description: Many non-native species have been introduced into South Africa and many of these have become naturalised and invasive. One of these species is the silver wattle (Acacia dealbata). This tree species has invaded many of the biomes in the country including the grassland biome. It is unknown what impact silver wattle has on small mammals and on biodiversity as a whole. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of silver wattle on small mammal assemblages. Four grassland and four silver wattle sites were selected in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg and 25 Sherman traps were laid out in each site and baited for six nights. No significant difference was found in the species richness and abundances of small mammals between the grassland and silver wattle sites. There was however, a great amount of variation within the silver wattle sites, with regard to small mammal assemblages and among the structure of the sites. It seems that silver wattle sites that were in an initial stage of invasion was tolerated much more by small mammals than older sites in a more advanced stage of invasion. It is suggested that the initial invasion of silver wattle favours small mammal recruitment, whereas as invasion progresses conditions become less suitable and small mammals disappear.
description: Investigate the impact of silver wattle on small mammal assemblages within the moist upland grasslands in the Sani Pass region of the Drakensberg.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4737471
title: Data supplement: Regional disparities and seasonal differences in climate risk to rice labour

description: Data supplement to "Regional disparities and seasonal differences in climate risk to rice labour". The 880 million agricultural workers of the world are especially vulnerable to increasing heat stress due to climate change, affecting the health and income of individuals, while also decreasing global economic productivity. In this study, we focus on rice harvests across Asia and estimate the future impact on labour productivity by considering changes in climate at the time of the annual harvest. During these specific times of the year, heat stress is often higher compared to the rest of the year. Examining climate simulations of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6), we identified that labour productivity metrics for the rice harvest, based on wet-bulb globe temperature, are strongly correlated with global mean surface temperature in the long term (p&lt;&lt;0.01, R2&gt;0.98 in all models). Limiting global warming to 1.5 °C rather than 2.0 °C prevents a clear reduction in labour capacity of 1% across all Asia and 2% across Southeast Asia, affecting the livelihoods of around 100 million people. Due to differences in mechanization between and within countries, we find that rice labour is especially vulnerable in Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and the Indian states of West Bengal and Kerala. Our results highlight the regional disparities and importance in considering seasonal differences in the estimation of the effect of climate change on labour productivity and occupational heat-stress.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4737470
title: Data supplement: Regional disparities and seasonal differences in climate risk to rice labour

description: Data supplement to "Regional disparities and seasonal differences in climate risk to rice labour". The 880 million agricultural workers of the world are especially vulnerable to increasing heat stress due to climate change, affecting the health and income of individuals, while also decreasing global economic productivity. In this study, we focus on rice harvests across Asia and estimate the future impact on labour productivity by considering changes in climate at the time of the annual harvest. During these specific times of the year, heat stress is often higher compared to the rest of the year. Examining climate simulations of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project 6 (CMIP6), we identified that labour productivity metrics for the rice harvest, based on wet-bulb globe temperature, are strongly correlated with global mean surface temperature in the long term (p&lt;&lt;0.01, R2&gt;0.98 in all models). Limiting global warming to 1.5 °C rather than 2.0 °C prevents a clear reduction in labour capacity of 1% across all Asia and 2% across Southeast Asia, affecting the livelihoods of around 100 million people. Due to differences in mechanization between and within countries, we find that rice labour is especially vulnerable in Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and the Indian states of West Bengal and Kerala. Our results highlight the regional disparities and importance in considering seasonal differences in the estimation of the effect of climate change on labour productivity and occupational heat-stress.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739076
title: Species richness of alien plants across protected areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: environmental and anthropogenic correlates

description: Previous studies have highlighted several factors that contribute to the invasiveness of a reserve, e.g. the native plant species richness, the age of the reserve and human population densities next to reserves. Some areas or ecosystems are more susceptible to invasions than others; this is due to the dynamics of alien plant invasion as well as different characteristics found in different ecosystems. To examine which factors are contributing to the invasiveness of a reserve, characteristics concerning biotic and abiotic variables representing human dynamics, reserve specific dynamics, climate and native biodiversity were obtained within each of 12 protected areas located within the northern region of KwaZulu-Natal. Two response variables, namely alien species richness and proportion of alien species richness, were also obtained for each protected area. From the different predictor groups, variation in alien species richness correlated more strongly with variables associated with human dynamics compared to proportion of alien richness, which showed a strong association with the year of reserve proclamation. I conclude that, in addition to processes and dynamics associated with the reserve per se, it is more specifically those associated with the outside periphery of protected areas that are having a significant influence on the spread of alien plant species into protected areas; and that reserves cannot be managed as small, independent entities.
description: To examine the extent to which patterns in alien plant invasions are related to abiotic variables (both anthropogenic and environmental measures) and biotic variables (such as native plant species richness) across a range of protected areas. Secondly, the human demographics and land use activities surrounding protected areas were examined to determine associated human population density pressures and the effect of this on biological invasion success within reserves.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4739075
title: Species richness of alien plants across protected areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: environmental and anthropogenic correlates

description: Previous studies have highlighted several factors that contribute to the invasiveness of a reserve, e.g. the native plant species richness, the age of the reserve and human population densities next to reserves. Some areas or ecosystems are more susceptible to invasions than others; this is due to the dynamics of alien plant invasion as well as different characteristics found in different ecosystems. To examine which factors are contributing to the invasiveness of a reserve, characteristics concerning biotic and abiotic variables representing human dynamics, reserve specific dynamics, climate and native biodiversity were obtained within each of 12 protected areas located within the northern region of KwaZulu-Natal. Two response variables, namely alien species richness and proportion of alien species richness, were also obtained for each protected area. From the different predictor groups, variation in alien species richness correlated more strongly with variables associated with human dynamics compared to proportion of alien richness, which showed a strong association with the year of reserve proclamation. I conclude that, in addition to processes and dynamics associated with the reserve per se, it is more specifically those associated with the outside periphery of protected areas that are having a significant influence on the spread of alien plant species into protected areas; and that reserves cannot be managed as small, independent entities.
description: To examine the extent to which patterns in alien plant invasions are related to abiotic variables (both anthropogenic and environmental measures) and biotic variables (such as native plant species richness) across a range of protected areas. Secondly, the human demographics and land use activities surrounding protected areas were examined to determine associated human population density pressures and the effect of this on biological invasion success within reserves.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4725221
title: Semantic Matching of GUI Events for Test Reuse: Are We There Yet?

description: This repository provides the replication package of our paper "Semantic Matching of GUI Events for Test Reuse: Are We There Yet?" presented at the 30th ACM/SIGSOFT International Symposium on Software Testing and Analysis (ISSTA) 2021. It includes the codes, results, inputs and train datasets. A VM included that is ready to use. Everything is already installed in the VM. You can either create the environment by instructions in the README.md file or use the VM. APK of subjects are available in google drive. They are not required for running the framework.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14035184
title: Basic data and code.xlsx

description: <b>Differential responses of community nonstructural carbohydrate to drought manipulation along a natural aridity gradient</b>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14035184.v1
title: Basic data and code.xlsx

description: <b>Differential responses of community nonstructural carbohydrate to drought manipulation along a natural aridity gradient</b>
DOI: 10.18112/openneuro.ds003343.v2.0.1
title: Disentangling the percepts of illusory movement and sensory stimulation during tendon vibration in the EEG