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Development of ecological management system for planted forest based on ELM deep learning algorithm

Researchers developed an ecological management system for planted forests using a combination of extreme learning machine (ELM) and deep learning algorithms on a J2EE platform. The system evaluates ecological function values through principal component analysis and demand prediction modules, with results showing that plant density significantly affects biomass, organic carbon storage, water content, and nutrient accumulation.

2023 3C Empresa Investigación y pensamiento crítico 4 citations
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Estimating Forest Aboveground Carbon Storage in Hang-Jia-Hu Using Landsat TM/OLI Data and Random Forest Model

Researchers used Landsat satellite imagery and machine learning to estimate forest carbon storage in a region of China over two decades. The study demonstrates remote sensing as a practical tool for tracking carbon stocks and the effects of land-use change.

2019 Forests 32 citations
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Assessment of Uncertainties in Ecological Risk Based on the Prediction of Land Use Change and Ecosystem Service Evolution

Using the PLUS land use change model, researchers simulated future land use scenarios in southern China and evaluated how projected changes would alter ecosystem services and associated ecological risk under uncertainty.

2024 Land 7 citations
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Applying Artificial Neural Networks to Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Forager Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) for Ecological Assessment

Researchers applied artificial neural networks to analyze oxidative stress biomarkers in forager honey bees across urban, forested, and agricultural areas in Italy, identifying environmental matrix-specific patterns useful for ecological health assessment.

2023 Toxics 9 citations
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Machine learning approaches for predicting microplastic pollution in peatland areas

Researchers used machine learning models to predict microplastic quantities in peatland sediments in Vietnam from easily measurable environmental parameters. The study found that pH, total organic carbon, and salinity were the most influential factors, and that Least-Square Support Vector Machines and Random Forest models could effectively predict microplastic contamination levels.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 44 citations
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Ecological Zoning Based on Value–Risk in the Wuling Mountains Area of Hunan Province

Researchers assessed ecological zoning in China's Wuling Mountains region based on ecosystem service value and ecological risk from 2000 to 2020. They found that both overall ecosystem value and ecological risk increased over the study period, with forests providing over 77% of the total ecosystem service value. The study provides a framework for ecological planning that accounts for environmental risks, including those from pollution and land use changes.

2024 Sustainability 10 citations
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Heavy metal concentrations in the soil near illegal landfills in the vicinity of agricultural areas—artificial neural network approach

Researchers used artificial neural network models to predict heavy metal contamination in soils near illegal landfills close to agricultural areas. The study found that illegal landfilling significantly impacts surrounding soil quality and proposes these predictive models as effective tools for environmental risk management and decision-making.

2023 Journal of Soils and Sediments 14 citations
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Coastal Wetland Restoration Strategies Based on Ecosystem Service Changes: A Case Study of the South Bank of Hangzhou Bay

Researchers analyzed coastal wetland restoration strategies based on ecosystem service changes along Hangzhou Bay's south bank, identifying priority restoration areas where interventions would maximize ecological benefits including pollution filtration and biodiversity support.

2023 Land 7 citations
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Predicting microplastic accumulation zones and shoreline changes along the Kelantan coast, Malaysia, using integrated GIS and ANN models

Researchers combined GIS with an artificial neural network to predict microplastic accumulation zones along Malaysia's Kelantan coast, achieving R=0.972 predictive accuracy and identifying shoreline erosion-prone areas as the primary deposition hotspots for microplastic pollution.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 3 citations
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An Optimization Analysis Model of Tourism Specialized Villages Based on Neural Network and System Dynamics

A tourism optimization model for rural villages was developed combining neural network forecasting with system dynamics simulation to better predict visitor demand and guide resource allocation. The model improved prediction accuracy over traditional methods. Better planning tools can help tourism villages manage visitor flow sustainably without exceeding environmental carrying capacity.

2022 Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience 6 citations
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Assessing natural capital value in the network of Italian marine protected areas: a comparative approach

This study assessed the natural capital value of a network of Italian Marine Protected Areas using biophysical and economic approaches. It is a marine ecology and ecosystem services study rather than a microplastics research article.

2020 Ecological Questions 5 citations
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Detection of Vegetation Spectral Signatures in Hyperspectral Images using Artificial Neural Networks

This study developed a computer program that can identify plants and vegetation in detailed satellite images by analyzing how they reflect different colors of light. The technology successfully detected about 42% of an area as vegetation in a test neighborhood, which was more accurate than older methods. This could help scientists better monitor environmental changes like deforestation or urban green spaces that affect air quality and human health.

2026 International Journal of Computers Communications & Control
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Servicios ecosistémicos en áreas de montaña: beneficios y amenazas

This review examines the ecosystem services provided by mountain areas, including water supply, biodiversity, climate regulation, and cultural heritage, while identifying growing threats from climate change, land use intensification, and pollution. The authors argue that mountain ecosystem services are critically undervalued in national and global sustainability frameworks.

2022 Pirineos 10 citations
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Importance of Mangroves to Human Well-being

This review synthesizes the role of mangrove ecosystems in supporting human well-being through provisioning, regulating, cultural, and supporting ecosystem services including climate regulation, food security, and poverty reduction, recommending science-based protection and restoration strategies to sustain these critical coastal habitats.

2022 International Journal of Zoological Investigations 3 citations
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VIRS based detection in combination with machine learning for mapping soil pollution

Researchers reviewed visible and infrared reflectance spectroscopy combined with machine learning — including neural networks and random forest algorithms — as a low-cost, remote method for detecting and mapping soil contamination across proximal, airborne, and satellite sensor platforms.

2020 Environmental Pollution 93 citations
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High-Precision Mapping of Soil Organic Matter Based on UAV Imagery Using Machine Learning Algorithms

UAV-based multispectral imaging combined with random forest machine learning achieved high-precision soil organic matter mapping with R2 of 0.91, outperforming SVM, elastic net, and other algorithms, with results showing a negative correlation between SOM content and elevation.

2023 Drones 29 citations
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Mapping the plastic legacy: Geospatial predictions of a microplastic inventory in a complex estuarine system using machine learning

Researchers applied machine learning techniques to develop geospatial predictions of microplastic inventory in a complex estuarine system, overcoming the limitations of coarse ocean basin models by accounting for the intricate geomorphological and hydrodynamic conditions that govern sediment-associated microplastic distribution.

2024 Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Regulatory Ecosystem Services of Forest Sacred Groves in comparison to Invasive vegetation in the urban and urban peripheries of a semi-arid region

This Indian ecology study compared carbon sequestration, soil erosion, and floral diversity between traditionally protected sacred forest groves and invasive Prosopis juliflora stands in a semi-arid region. Sacred groves supported higher biodiversity and comparable carbon sequestration, supporting their conservation as urban ecosystem service providers.

2023 Research Square (Research Square)
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An Innovative Metaheuristic Strategy for Solar Energy Management through a Neural Networks Framework

Researchers developed an electromagnetic field optimization-based neural network to predict solar irradiance from environmental conditions, demonstrating improved accuracy over standard neural network approaches for solar energy management applications.

2021 Energies 46 citations
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Machine learning may accelerate the recognition and control of microplastic pollution: Future prospects

This review examines how machine learning techniques including neural networks and random forests are being applied to microplastic detection, classification, and ecological risk assessment, demonstrating faster and more accurate results than traditional analytical methods. The authors identify data standardization and model interpretability as key challenges for broader adoption.

2022 Journal of Hazardous Materials 63 citations