A5065398939- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Bayesian Modeling and Causal Inference
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Linguistic research and analysis
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Lexicography and Language Studies
- Forest Management and Policy
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
University of Basel
2016-2025
Zoological Institute
2013-2024
Innsbruck Medical University
2008-2021
Universität Innsbruck
2010-2021
Weber and Weber (Germany)
2016-2021
Palmetto Hematology Oncology
2013
Henry Ford Hospital
2003
The widespread use of ‘statistical significance’ as a license for making claim scientific finding leads to considerable distortion the process (according American Statistical Association). We review why degrading p -values into ‘significant’ and ‘nonsignificant’ contributes studies irreproducible, or them seem irreproducible. A major problem is that we tend take small at face value, but mistrust results with larger -values. In either case, tell little about reliability research, because they...
Abstract Aim The aim was to investigate the relationship between climate, topography and soil pH, as well vegetation structure beta diversity of plants, butterflies birds; correlations (woody) plant with animal diversity. Location Switzerland (central Europe). Methods We used pairwise Sørensen dissimilarity measure total partitioned it into its turnover nestedness components. Variation partitioning assess independent cumulative effects environmental predictors, being derived from airborne...
As a consequence of climate warming, species usually shift their distribution towards higher latitudes or altitudes. Yet, it is unclear how different taxonomic groups may respond to warming over larger altitudinal ranges. Here, we used data from the national biodiversity monitoring program Switzerland, collected an range 2500 m. Within short period eight years (2003–2010), found significant shifts in communities vascular plants, butterflies and birds. At low altitudes, all changed...
Abstract Aim To investigate the performance and relative importance of abiotic biotic predictors species richness three taxa in forest‐dominated landscapes across an environmentally heterogeneous mountain region. Location Switzerland (central Europe). Methods We used a broad set nationally available environmental grouped into (1) climate, (2) topography soil (3) 3‐D vegetation structure derived from airborne Light Detection Ranging (Li DAR ) data to spatially predict forest vascular plants,...
Climate and land-use changes are main drivers of insect declines, but their combined effects have not yet been quantified over large spatiotemporal scales. We analysed in the distribution (mean occupancy squares) 390 species (butterflies, grasshoppers, dragonflies), using 1.45 million records from across bioclimatic gradients Switzerland between 1980 2020. found no overall decline, strong increases decreases distributions different species. For that showed strongest (25% quantile), average...
Abstract Rising temperatures are leading to increased prevalence of warm-affinity species in ecosystems, known as thermophilisation. However, factors influencing variation thermophilisation rates among taxa and particularly freshwater communities with high diversity population decline, remain unclear. We analysed compositional change over time 7123 6201 terrestrial, mostly temperate from multiple taxonomic groups. Overall, temperature was positively linked both realms. Extirpated had lower...
Abstract We estimate the effects of result‐based agri‐environmental payments on biodiversity using a unique dataset containing information about plant vegetation. The data include surveyed species for large number randomly selected plots followed over period 20 years in Switzerland. In our estimation, we utilize difference‐in‐discontinuities approach based exogenous variation triggered by (i) policy reform Switzerland that led to considerable increase was uncertain prior implementation and...
Abstract This analogue study examined the relationship between therapists' resolution of therapeutic alliance ruptures and their attachment styles. Seventy-seven clinical psychology graduate student therapists responded to videotaped statements made by role-played patients displaying four different styles (preoccupied, dismissing, fearful, secure). Therapist responses were rated on empathy depth interpretation. differences in style assessed two dimensions anxiety avoidance, derived from a...
Fragility fractures are a major health care problem worldwide. Both hip and non-hip associated with excess mortality in the years following fracture. Residents of long-term nursing homes represent special high-risk group for poor outcomes. Orthogeriatric co-management models have shown multiple studies to medical as well economic advantages, but their impact on this has not been studied. We studied outcome residents admitted geriatric fracture center. The study design is single center,...
Abstract Surrogates, such as umbrella species, are commonly used to reduce the complexity of quantifying biodiversity for conservation purposes. The presence species is often indicative high taxonomic diversity; however, functional diversity now recognized an important metric and thus should be considered when choosing species. We identified associated with in urban areas Switzerland. analyzed 39,752 individuals 574 animal from 96 study plots 1397 presences 262 plant 58 plots. Thirty‐one...
This report presents the European Grassland Butterfly Indicator, based on national Monitoring Schemes (BMS) in 19 countries across Europe, most of them Union. The indicator shows that since 1990 till 2011 butterfly populations have declined by almost 50 %, indicating a dramatic loss grassland biodiversity. also means situation has not improved first version published 2005. Of 17 species, 8 2 remained stable and 1 increased. For six species trend is uncertain. main driver behind decline...
This article is a tutorial for the R‐package carcass . It starts with short overview of common methods used to estimate mortality based on searches. Then, it guides step by through simple example. First, proportion animals that fall into search area estimated. Second, persistence time estimated experimental data. Third, searcher efficiency Fourth, these three parameters are combined obtain probability an animal killed found observer. Finally, this together observed number carcasses total...
Formal models have shown that diel variation in female mate searching is likely to profound influence on daily signalling routines of males. In studies acoustic communication, the temporal patterns receivers' signal evaluation should thus be taken into account when investigating functions signalling. bird species which differ between males singing defend a territory or attract mate, and prospecting are suggested depend sex prospector. We simulated newly arriving nightingales ( Luscinia...
Summary The use of surrogates to identify protected areas is a common practice in conservation biology. top predators as has been criticized but recently strong positive relationship was found between the presence and species diversity several taxa. As mentioned by authors, these striking results need be assessed on larger scale. We used data from Swiss Biodiversity Monitoring Programme breeding bird survey analyse raptor surrogate for plant, butterfly richness. For each species, we compared...
The InsectAI COST action will support insect monitoring and conservation at the national continental scale in order to understand counteract widespread declines. Action bring together a critical mass of researchers stakeholders image-based AI technologies direct drive research agenda, build capacity across Europe innovation application. There is mounting evidence that populations insects around world are sharp decline. Understanding trends species their drivers key knowing size challenge,...