Demographic Toxicity

Author : H. Resit Akcakaya,John D. Stark,Todd S. Bridges
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0199715645

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Demographic Toxicity by H. Resit Akcakaya,John D. Stark,Todd S. Bridges Pdf

This edited volume collects population and metapopulation models for a wide variety of species, focusing on the use of models in population-level risk assessment for toxins. Each chapter of Demographic Toxicity describes the application of a population model to one species, with the aim of demonstrating how various life history characteristics of the species are incorporated into the model, how ecotoxicological impacts are modeled, and how the results of the model has been or can be used in risk assessment. The model in each chapter is implemented in RAMAS software, which uses matrix modeling of population dynamics. RAMAS software is believed to be the most powerful tool ever invented for this task.Demographic Toxicity includes a CD that contains a demo version of the program and the data files for each species. The book explains how to use these specific tools for modeling, analysis, and interpretation of data. Demographic Toxicity provides a major review of current knowledge on population dynamics in different species, representing both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Author : H. R. Akc̜akaya,John D. Stark (Ecotoxicologist),Todd S. Bridges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Ecological risk assessment
ISBN : 0197700667

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Demographic Toxicity by H. R. Akc̜akaya,John D. Stark (Ecotoxicologist),Todd S. Bridges Pdf

Each chapter of this volume describes the application of a population model to a particular species. The book shows how various life history characteristics of the species are incorporated into the model, how ecotoxicological impacts are modeled, and how the results of the model has been or can be used in risk assessment.

Author : Francisco Sánchez-Bayo, Paul J. van den Brink, Reinier M. Mann
Publisher : Francisco Sanchez-Bayo
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781608051212

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Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals by Francisco Sánchez-Bayo, Paul J. van den Brink, Reinier M. Mann Pdf

Ecological Impacts of Toxic Chemicals presents a comprehensive, yet readable account of the known disturbances caused by all kinds of toxic chemicals on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics cover the sources of toxicants, their fate and distribution through the planet, their impacts on specific ecosystems, and their remediation by natural systems. Each chapter is written by well-known specialists in those areas, for the general public, students, and even scientists from outside this field. The book intends to raise awareness of the dangers of chemical pollution in a world dominated by industry and globalization of resources. Because the problems are widespread and far reaching, it is hoped that confronting the facts may prompt better management practices at industrial, agricultural and all levels of management, from local to governmental, so as to reduce the negative impacts of chemical contaminants on our planet.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Ecology
ISBN : CORNELL:31924068576978

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EPA-600/3 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Vonnie D.C. Shields
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535130352

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Biological Control of Pest and Vector Insects by Vonnie D.C. Shields Pdf

This book provides recent contributions of current strategies to control insect pests written by experts in their respective fields. Topics include semiochemicals based insect management techniques, assessment of lethal dose/concentrations, strategies for efficient biological control practices, bioinsecticidal formulations and mechanisms of action involving RNAi technology, light-trap collection of insects, the use of sex pheromonal components and attractants for pest insect capture, measures to increase plant resistance in forest plantations, the use of various baculoviruses as biopesticides, and effect of a pathogenic bacterium against an endangered butterfly species. There are several other chapters that focus on insect vectors, including biting midges as livestock vectors in Tunisia, mosquitoes as vectors in Brazil, human disease vectors in Tanzania, pathogenic livestock and human vectors in Africa, insect vectors of Chagas disease, and transgenic and paratransgenic biotechnologies against dipteran pests and vectors. This book targets general biologists, entomologists, ecologists, zoologists, virologists, and epidemiologists, including both teachers and students.

Author : P. Lukowicz,S. Mayer,J. Koch
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781643683959

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HHAI 2023: Augmenting Human Intellect by P. Lukowicz,S. Mayer,J. Koch Pdf

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been much in the news recently, with some commentators expressing concern that AI might eventually replace humans. But many developments in AI are designed to enhance and supplement the performance of humans rather than replace them, and a novel field of study, with new approaches and solutions to the development of AI, has arisen to focus on this aspect of the technology. This book presents the proceedings of HHAI2023, the 2nd International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence, held from 26-30 June 2023, in Munich, Germany. The HHAI international conference series is focused on the study of artificially intelligent systems that cooperate synergistically, proactively, responsibly and purposefully with humans, amplifying rather than replacing human intelligence, and invites contributions from various fields, including AI, human-computer interaction, the cognitive and social sciences, computer science, philosophy, among others. A total of 78 submissions were received for the main conference track, and most papers were reviewed by at least three reviewers. The overall final acceptance rate was 43%, with 14 contributions accepted as full papers, 14 as working papers, and 6 as extended abstracts. The papers presented here cover topics including interactive hybrid agents; hybrid intelligence for decision support; hybrid intelligence for health; and values such as fairness and trust in hybrid intelligence. We further accepted 17 posters and 4 demos as well as 8 students to the first HHAI doctoral consortium this year. The authors of 4 working papers and 2 doctoral consortium submissions opted for not publishing their submissions to allow a later full submission, resulting in a total of 57 papers included in this proceedings Addressing all aspects of AI systems that assist humans and emphasizing the need for adaptive, collaborative, responsible, interactive, and human-centered artificial intelligence systems which can leverage human strengths and compensate for human weaknesses while considering social, ethical, and legal considerations, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on National Monitoring of Human Tissues
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309044370

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Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on National Monitoring of Human Tissues Pdf

The National Human Monitoring Program (NHMP) identifies concentrations of specific chemicals in human tissues, including toxicologic testing and risk assessment determinations. This volume evaluates the current activities of the NHMP; identifies important scientific, technical, and programmatic issues; and makes recommendations regarding the design of the program and use of its products.

Author : John Cairns, Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1994-12-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0873715993

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Ecological Toxicity Testing by John Cairns, Jr. Pdf

Ecological Toxicity Testing provides a critical comparison of toxicity tests at different levels of biological organization from cells to landscapes. While ecological toxicity tests can be designed at any of the many levels of complexity and on spatial scales ranging from square millimeters to square kilometers, the uses to which this information can be put often differs with scale. In the past decade, tests at all levels have been refined and subjected to critical evaluations of their predictive accuracy. This text/reference includes evaluations of toxicity test systems at various scales and complexities by expert practitioners. It also offers broader analyses of the effects of scale on endpoint selection, test design and analyses, and chemical sensitivity.

Author : Richard Chbeir,Helen Huang,Fabrizio Silvestri,Yannis Manolopoulos,Yanchun Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031208911

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Web Information Systems Engineering – WISE 2022 by Richard Chbeir,Helen Huang,Fabrizio Silvestri,Yannis Manolopoulos,Yanchun Zhang Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 23nd International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE 2021, held in Biarritz, France, in November 2022. The 31 full, 13 short and 3 demo papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 94 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Social Media, Spatial & Temporal Issues, Query Processing & Information Extraction, Architecture and Performance, Graph Data Management, Security & Privacy, Information Retrieval & Text Processing, Reinforcement Learning, Learning & Optimization, Spatial Data Processing, Recommendation, Neural Networks, and Demo Papers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2036 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Medicine
ISBN : MINN:31951P00880603H

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Index Medicus by Anonim Pdf

Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.

Author : National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Science, Technology, and Law Program,Committee on the Use of Third Party Toxicity Research with Human Research Participants
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166416

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Intentional Human Dosing Studies for EPA Regulatory Purposes by National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Science, Technology, and Law Program,Committee on the Use of Third Party Toxicity Research with Human Research Participants Pdf

The EPA commissioned The National Academies to provide advice on the vexing question of whether and, if so, under what circumstances EPA should accept and consider intentional human dosing studies conducted by companies or other sources outside the agency (so-called third parties) to gather evidence relating to the risks of a chemical or the conditions under which exposure to it could be judged safe. This report recommends that such studies be conducted and used for regulatory purposes only if all of several strict conditions are met, including the following: The study is necessary and scientifically valid, meaning that it addresses an important regulatory question that can't be answered with animal studies or nondosing human studies; The societal benefits of the study outweigh any anticipated risks to participants. At no time, even when benefits beyond improved regulation exist, can a human dosing study be justified that is anticipated to cause lasting harm to study participants; and All recognized ethical standards and procedures for protecting the interests of study participants are observed. In addition, EPA should establish a Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to evaluate all human dosing studiesâ€"both at the beginning and upon completion of the experimentsâ€"if they are carried out with the intent of affecting the agency's policy-making.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Psychopharmacology
ISBN : UOM:39015003096750

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Psychopharmacology Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jan Kammenga,Ryszard Laskowski
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-12-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471490029

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Demography in Ecotoxicology by Jan Kammenga,Ryszard Laskowski Pdf

Demography in Ecotoxicology focuses on the interface between toxicology, life history and demographic theory. This comprehensive book examines the different ways of adequately assessing the potential impact of toxic stress on populations and discusses how to obtain an insight into the underlying physiological and genetic mechanisms. The theory is illustrated with empiricial observations on a number of species and organisational levels and the book incorporates: * case studies; * real data; * life history models; * methodologies; and, * recommendations for risk assessment Written by an international team of researchers, Demography in Ecotoxicology will be invaluable to ecotoxicologists, ecologists and wildlife conservationists in academia, industry and regulatory bodies wishing to gain a greater understanding into the prediction and effects of natural and man-made toxicants on populations.

Author : Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535121459

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Toxicity and Hazard of Agrochemicals by Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski Pdf

This edited book, Toxicity and Hazard of Agrochemicals, is intended to provide an overview of toxicology that examines the hazardous effects of common agrochemicals employed every day in our agricultural practices. Furthermore, it is hoped that the information in the present book will be of value to those directly engaged in the handling and use of agrochemicals and that this book will continue to meet the expectations and needs of all interested in the different aspects of human and environmental risk toxicities.

Author : Brian D. Fath
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 4292 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080914565

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Encyclopedia of Ecology by Brian D. Fath Pdf

The groundbreaking Encyclopedia of Ecology provides an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the complete field of ecology, from general to applied. It includes over 500 detailed entries, structured to provide the user with complete coverage of the core knowledge, accessed as intuitively as possible, and heavily cross-referenced. Written by an international team of leading experts, this revolutionary encyclopedia will serve as a one-stop-shop to concise, stand-alone articles to be used as a point of entry for undergraduate students, or as a tool for active researchers looking for the latest information in the field. Entries cover a range of topics, including: Behavioral Ecology Ecological Processes Ecological Modeling Ecological Engineering Ecological Indicators Ecological Informatics Ecosystems Ecotoxicology Evolutionary Ecology General Ecology Global Ecology Human Ecology System Ecology The first reference work to cover all aspects of ecology, from basic to applied Over 500 concise, stand-alone articles are written by prominent leaders in the field Article text is supported by full-color photos, drawings, tables, and other visual material Fully indexed and cross referenced with detailed references for further study Writing level is suited to both the expert and non-expert Available electronically on ScienceDirect shortly upon publication