cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.15468/dl.a28pv4
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 195 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "DatasetKey" : [
 "is AN UPDATED CHECKLIST AND KEY TO THE SPECIES OF BOLIVIAN BEGONIA, INCLUDING ONE NEW SPECIES"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 195 records from 1 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0038502-251025141854904/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17627393
title: Microplastic Solution Spectral Library

description: We offer a free Raman MP library with 30 spectra consisting of twenty-eight pigment-free polymer spectra and two mineral spectra. The absence of pigments and additives enhances base-polymer recognition and supports more reliable, consistent microplastic analysis. Having access to a robust and well-curated spectral library is fundamental to producing solid MP research—so here’s ours, freely available to use.

Spectra were collected from in-house plastic and non-plastic compounds. compounds were measured using a 532 nm He–Cd laser (7.2 mW, 8% power) with a 100× objective, yielding a lateral resolution of ~1 µmSpectra were collected from 200–3400 cm⁻¹ with a 600 g/mm grating and ~1 cm spectral resolution.der of 1 cm-1.

 

About the data:

First row: Spectral range in cm-1.

Second row: Relative intensity from 0 to 1.

Data can be visualized in Excel, SpectrGryph or other spectroscopy software.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.x5762a
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 408 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "TaxonKey" : [
 "is Deparia orientalis"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 408 records from 27 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0038504-251025141854904/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.6htxp2
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 1487 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "TaxonKey" : [
 "is Fagus longipetiolata Seemen"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 1487 records from 44 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0006210-250525065834625/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.48339/2011-1-k67p
title: The effect of being graded on later achievement: evidence from13-year olds in Swedish compulsory school

description: U67
DOI: 10.14288/1.0439808
title: Decadal Grid Analysis of Landscape Metrics for Provincial Parks of British Columbia

description: Provincial parks of British Columbia are protected for their high ecological, cultural, and recreational values. With climate change exacerbating, more frequent and severe disturbances are anticipated to cause land cover alteration in provincial parks, leading to loss of habitat and ecosystem services. It’s crucial to develop an overarching understanding of how parks’ spatial configuration changed in the past to make informed and proactive management decisions. Using the "landscapemetrics" package in R, the project computed class-level landscape metrics on 1 km by 1 km grids to quantitatively analyze decadal changes in spatial configuration of forests and shrubs in E.C. Manning Park, Mount Robson Park, Tweedsmuir Park, and West Arm Park from 1989 to 2019. The metrics were tested to characterize landscape metrics of the park edge along the boundary versus the park interior. The metrics highlighted the spatial distribution and shape complexity of forests and shrubs and time frames during which noticeable land cover alterations occurred. The results provided spatial, temporal, and statistical insights into the landscape dynamic over the decades and showed that future park management could benefit from accounting for the spatial variation of the landscape configuration within parks by developing area-specific ecosystem restoration strategies.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431051
title: Mapping the Historical Trails of Rose Swanson Mountain

description: In response to growing concerns about the limited accessibility and preservation of historical trails at Rose Swanson Mountain, this study uses aerial photos and GIS technology to digitize these trails. In this work, we expand on this work by examining the historical trails of Rose Swanson Mountain in British Columbia. Our goal is to create a comprehensive and accurate digital map of the trails while examining the impact of logging and forest fires on their length and location. The results indicate that the total length of the trails in Rose Swanson Mountain has significantly decreased due to logging activities and regulations set by the BC Ministry of Forestry. Additionally, we found that most of the existing trails are located within a sensitive area. However, our study also highlights the limitations of using aerial photography for digitizing historical trails, including the difficulty of identifying trails from air photos and the accuracy of the georeferencing process. The digital map of the historical trails can significantly contribute to the preservation of local indigenous culture and promote sustainable forest management practices that consider both economic benefits and ecological benefits. Our findings can guide policymakers in assessing the impact of logging on forests near Canadian indigenous traditional community areas and implementing regulations to mitigate these effects. Furthermore, future studies can explore the benefits of preserving the forest and historical trails, such as the forest's carbon storage potential and the economic contribution of the trail system to the local economy.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.th4t44
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 4028 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "DatasetKey" : [
 "is Fauna vertebrada registrada mediante monitoreo con cámaras trampa en reservas naturales del municipio de Pitalito, Huila"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 4028 records from 1 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0000505-250424135625364/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431073
title: Functional Habitat Connectivity Analysis for the Township of Langley, British Columbia

description: In response to the growing concern of loss of biodiversity due to global urbanization, much research has investigated its influence on habitat connectivity, yet little is known about the functional habitat connectivity of the Coastal Douglas-fir (CDF) and the Western Hemlock (CWH) BEC Zone in urban areas. This study aimed to assess the functional habitat connectivity of the Township of Langley in British Columbia, Canada, to facilitate urban planning and urban biodiversity conservation. Using lidar-derived and land cover data, quantified habitat connectivity was quantified with the probability of connectivity index (PC) for three species (the western red-backed salamander, the American red squirrel, and the brown creeper) with different habitat requirements and mobility. Suitable habitat patches were filtered and selected based on the habitat requirements of each species, and habitat networks were generated considering dispersal distance to model the connectivity index in the Conefor software. Key patches, hub patches, and key-hub patches were identified based on the patch importance level generated from Conefor. The study found a large variance in PC and distribution of important patches among species in the landscape. The major connectivity corridor, identified according to the distribution of key-hub patches for all species, showed some important areas for overall connectivity improvement. Despite limitations on timeliness, computational power and consideration of dispersal barriers, this study enhances understanding of local-scale connectivity and offers guidance for urban planners and developers seeking to incorporate biodiversity conservation in decision-making. Identification of key patches, hub patches, and key-hub patches also highlights potential areas for habitat preservation, which is particularly relevant for urban green infrastructure design that supports both human well-being and biodiversity conservation.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.3sq43g
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 25888 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "Continent is South America",
 "OccurrenceStatus is Present",
 "TaxonKey is Ectatomma Smith, 1858"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 25888 records from 113 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0000504-250424135625364/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431053
title: Evaluating the Above-Ground Carbon Storage of Urban Trees on University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus

description: In response to growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and the need for sustainable urban development, urban forests have emerged as a crucial tool for mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing the quality of life in cities. Previous studies have established that urban forests provide a wide range of ecosystem services, including air purification, temperature regulation, and carbon sequestration. However, precise estimation of urban tree carbon storage remains a key challenge for effective urban forest management and planning. In this work, we expand on this body of work by investigating the carbon storage of trees on the UBC Vancouver Campus using 2018 Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data sourced from the City of Vancouver. The aim was to determine the total carbon storage and the average carbon density of the campus. Tree height and structure were estimated using an existing model, which facilitated the calculation of individual tree biomass and carbon storage based on the LiDAR data. The results revealed that the UBC Vancouver Campus has a total carbon storage of 24.63 Gg and an average carbon density of 6.13 kg m-2. These findings emphasize the significant role urban forests play in climate change mitigation and urban life improvement. Employing LiDAR data in conjunction with the existing model proved to be an efficient and effective method for estimating urban tree carbon storage. The results can inform urban planning and policy decisions, fostering the integration of urban forests into sustainable campus development.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431060
title: Urban Resilience: The Optimization of Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management

description: With increasing urbanization and intensifying climate change impacts, an increasing amount of impermeable surfaces is resulting in surface stormwater runoff that overwhelms existing stormwater drainage systems. In response to the subsequent and urgent need for sustainable cities, there is a growing body of research on an increasingly popular urban planning initiative: sustainable urban stormwater management or ‘low impact development’. In this work, we expand on this discussion by investigating the stormwater resilience of The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus and the effectiveness of low impact development practices in increasing the resilience to climate change impacts. Specifically, the study examines various low impact development controls, including green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable pavements, evaluating their performance in managing stormwater runoff and reducing flood risk. The study used a rainfall-runoff analysis, employing a stormwater management modelling software (SWMM 5.2) to simulate projected storm events under a moderate climate change scenario. The analysis indicates that a combination of permeable pavements and rain gardens are the most effective low impact development controls to enhance the stormwater resilience of UBC’s campus. This supports existing research that low impact development can increase the infiltration of stormwater into the ground, thus reducing stormwater runoff volumes and subsequent flooding events. The study concludes that low impact development is a promising urban planning initiative to enhance urban resilience to climate change impacts, and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize the design and implementation of low impact development controls.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431627
title: Replication data for: How should the public contribute to discussions on cattle welfare? Perspectives of veterinarians and animal scientists

description: Veterinarians and animal scientists can provide leadership on issues relevant to farm animal welfare, but perceptions of these stakeholders regarding societal expectations for welfare are underexplored. This study involved five focus groups of veterinarians and animal scientists (n=50 in total), recruited at a European meeting focused on cattle welfare. Participants were invited to discuss topics related to cattle welfare and were prompted with questions designed to elicit their perspectives of public concerns and how public input should be included when developing solutions. Discussions were moderated by trained facilitators, audio-recorded and transcribed, and transcripts coded through reflexive thematic analysis. Ultimately four primary themes were developed: 1) The public as concerned; 2) The public as ignorant; 3) The public as needing education; and 4) The public as helper or hindrance. Groups identified specific practices viewed as concerning to the public, including lack of pasture access, behavioural restriction, and painful procedures. Discussions about these concerns and the role of the public were often framed around the assumption that the public was ignorant about farming, and that this ignorance should be rectified through education. Participants were generally ambivalent about how and if the public should contribute to discussions on farm animal welfare, but suggested that consumers should pay more for products to help shoulder any costs of welfare improvements.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0432037
title: Supporting Stewardship and Planning – Geospatial products to support Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

description: Under the Target 1 initiative (ICE, 2018), the Canadian Federal Government seeks to protect and conserve 30% of Canada’s land and water by the year 2030. Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) play a vital role in this process. The BC Ministry of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship (MLWRS) seeks to understand the baseline cultural, economic, and ecological values through a geospatial lens. However, the goals and strategies of IPCAs are complex and regionally distinct. In this research paper, the cultural, ecological, and economic values of five IPCAs in British Columbia were interpreted through proposal comparison. Based on these interpretations, a tool is presented to assist in the representation of the geospatial process associated with IPCA value attribution. This report card generation tool was constructed to summarize land cover information within IPCA management areas to help visualize the identified values of IPCAs in British Columbia. To demonstrate the utility of this tool for conservation area planning, five regionally distinct IPCAs were selected for analysis. The IPCA report card generation tool (IPCARGT) shows that forested areas in all IPCAs are increasing at different rates, while snow and ice cover have been decreasing. In addition to these indices, an analysis of burned areas, human disturbances, and trail use was assessed by the tool. The results indicate that the IPCRGT is effective in generating reliable and accurate information to assist decision-makers in land management strategies for IPCAs. The IPCARGT provides a valuable contribution to the conservation efforts of IPCAs and can assist in the development of informed decision-making processes for effective management.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0439805
title: Ecological, Shade, and Soil Connectivity on the University of British Columbia Vancouver Campus

description: Ecological, soil, and shade connectivity on the UBC Vancouver Campus.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0448389
title: Regional Habitat Suitability for the Ronald Lake Bison Herd: An investigation of the spatial relationship between the Ronald Lake Bison Herd and the Athabasca River in Northeast Alberta, Canada

description: Wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) are a cultural keystone species for the many Indigenous peoples. The Ronald Lake Bison Herd is one of the few remaining wild herds in the world that is also free from diseases like brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis. The herd is located in the northeastern region of Alberta, Canada and is constrained by the Athabasca River on the eastern extent of their range. This research project has woven Mikisew Cree Indigenous knowledge and western scientific methods together to understand potential constraining factors that have limited the eastern progression of the Ronald Lake Bison Herd (RLBH) which has not yet been investigated. Background research into wood bison behavior resulted in the Athabasca River being unlikely to be a large factor into why the herd does not cross the river. As a result, the study pivoted to focus on the habitat suitability of the broader herd location. Suitable habitat attributes had been identified by Mikisew Cree traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and were used to guide the analysis. Using ArcGIS and RStudio, selected wetland and land cover classes were used as a proxy for preferred bison habitat. These classes were then summarized within 100 kilometers of both sides of the Athabasca River, which suggested that unsuitable habitat on the eastern side was deterring the herd from crossing the river. This study supports the broader conservation and management efforts for the RLBH through encouraging the protection of their existing range area, since no other habitat in the area was able to meet or exceed the habitability of their current location. Additionally, this research project contributes to the existing body of knowledge that demonstrates the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems into wildlife research and management.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0430338
title: Gene editing in animals: What does the public want to know?

description: We aimed to describe the questions people pose about gene editing (GE) in animals as a novel approach to understanding public knowledge of GE. We also compared our participants’ questions with those listed on Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) webpages hosted by GE organizations. Participants (338 US residents) most frequently asked questions centered on seeking general information about GE and about animal welfare (29% and 26% of all questions asked, respectively). In contrast, organizational FAQs primarily focused on regulations (32% of FAQs posed and answered on these webpages). The actual questions people asked provide data on the variable knowledge they bring to the topic and illustrate that people are curious about a range of related issues. We conclude that acknowledging the actual questions that the public bring to the debate around technology use can be used to advance public engagement efforts.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431352
title: Using Campus-wide LiDAR to Map and Characterize Understory at the University British Columbia Vancouver Campus

description: In response to the pressing need to address biodiversity loss and mitigate the impacts of climate change, recent studies have explored the role of understory vegetation in urban green spaces. Despite its importance, understory vegetation is often ignored in current inventories of urban green spaces. The University of British Columbia (UBC) seeks to characterize understory vegetation on campus and apply strategies for mitigating the climate change effect in specific hot spot areas. This study investigated the understory community of the UBC Vancouver campus by (1) mapping the height and height variation of the understory plant in the northern part of the UBC Vancouver campus by extracting campus-wide LiDAR data, and (2) generating complexity analysis near Saltwater residences based on field observation and height data retrieved from the LiDAR point cloud. Four metrics were identified to characterize understory structure complexity, including understory coverage, height variation, understory species diversity, and species rarity. Results indicate that over 50% of the understory in the study area was less than 0.8 meters in height. While understory plants grown near buildings showed relatively higher height variability (ranging from 0.35 to 0.69m), the distribution of understory height was not dependent on spatial location, and there was no clear pattern of similarity in the structural complexity between neighboring areas on the UBC campus. More species with a higher ecological value such as the Tall Oregon grape could be planted near saltwater residences to better combat climate change. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of LiDAR to model and visualize understory vegetation structure and provides a methodology for conducting its structural analysis on the UBC Vancouver campus.
DOI: 10.14288/1.0431052
title: Assessing construct reliability through open-ended survey response analysis

description: Online surveys often include quantitative attention checks, but inattentive participants might also be identified using their qualitative responses. We used the software Turnitin™ to assess the originality of open-ended responses in four mixed-method online surveys that included validated multi-item rating scales. Across surveys, 18-35% of participants were identified as having copied responses from online sources. We assessed indicator reliability and internal consistency reliability and found that both were lower for participants identified as using copied text versus those who wrote more original responses. Those who provided more original responses also provided more consistent responses to the validated scales, suggesting that these participants were more attentive. We conclude that this process can be used to screen qualitative responses from online surveys. We encourage future research to replicate this screening process using similar tools, investigate strategies to reduce copying behaviour, and explore the motivation of participants to search for information online.