Big data, big problems? How to circumvent problems in biodiversity mapping and ensure meaningful results
Our knowledge of biodiversity hinges on sufficient data, reliable methods, and realistic
models. Without an accurate assessment of species distributions, we cannot effectively …
models. Without an accurate assessment of species distributions, we cannot effectively …
Top ten hazards to avoid when modeling species distributions: a didactic guide of assumptions, problems, and recommendations
M Soley‐Guardia, DF Alvarado‐Serrano… - Ecography, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Species distribution models, also known as ecological niche models or habitat suitability
models, have become commonplace for addressing fundamental and applied biodiversity …
models, have become commonplace for addressing fundamental and applied biodiversity …
Ecological niche modelling approaches: challenges and applications in vector-borne diseases
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) pose a major threat to human and animal health, with more
than 80% of the global population being at risk of acquiring at least one major VBD. Being …
than 80% of the global population being at risk of acquiring at least one major VBD. Being …
The Persian plateau served as hub for Homo sapiens after the main out of Africa dispersal
A combination of evidence, based on genetic, fossil and archaeological findings, indicates
that Homo sapiens spread out of Africa between~ 70-60 thousand years ago (kya) …
that Homo sapiens spread out of Africa between~ 70-60 thousand years ago (kya) …
Mangrove distribution and afforestation potential in the Red Sea
Mangrove ecosystems represent one of the most effective natural environments for fixing
and storing carbon (C). Mangroves also offer significant co-benefits, serving as nurseries for …
and storing carbon (C). Mangroves also offer significant co-benefits, serving as nurseries for …
Citizen science can complement professional invasive plant surveys and improve estimates of suitable habitat
Aim Citizen science is a cost‐effective potential source of invasive species occurrence data.
However, data quality issues due to unstructured sampling approaches may discourage the …
However, data quality issues due to unstructured sampling approaches may discourage the …
Small to train, small to test: Dealing with low sample size in model evaluation
Sample size is a key issue in species distribution modelling. While many studies focused on
the relevance of sample size for model calibration, the importance of the size of the dataset …
the relevance of sample size for model calibration, the importance of the size of the dataset …
Effective strategies for correcting spatial sampling bias in species distribution models without independent test data
Aim Spatial sampling bias (SSB) is a feature of opportunistically sampled species records.
Species distribution models (SDMs) built using these data (ie presence‐background …
Species distribution models (SDMs) built using these data (ie presence‐background …
Ecological niche models using MaxEnt in Google Earth Engine: Evaluation, guidelines and recommendations
JC Campos, N Garcia, J Alírio, S Arenas-Castro… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Google Earth Engine (GEE) has revolutionized geospatial analyses by fast-
processing formerly demanding analyses from multiple research areas. Recently, maximum …
processing formerly demanding analyses from multiple research areas. Recently, maximum …
A biogeographical approach to characterizing the climatic, physical and geomorphic niche of the most widely distributed mangrove species, Avicennia marina
MG Martínez‐Díaz, R Reef - Diversity and Distributions, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Mangroves are coastal ecosystems exposed to terrestrial, marine, geomorphic and
climatic forcings operating in concert, making the mangrove niche hard to define, as …
climatic forcings operating in concert, making the mangrove niche hard to define, as …