A5034656534- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Ocean Acidification Effects and Responses
- Water resources management and optimization
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Marine and fisheries research
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Groundwater and Isotope Geochemistry
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones Research
- Marine and coastal ecosystems
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
University of Massachusetts Boston
2017-2024
Ruhr University Bochum
2016
Dartmouth College
2016
Michigan State University
2012-2013
Mavrommati, G., M. Borsuk, and R. B. Howarth. 2016. A novel deliberative multicriteria evaluation approach to ecosystem service valuation. Ecology Society 22(2):39. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-09105-220239
ABSTRACT The Natura 2000 network of protected areas aims to assure the long‐term survival Europe's most valuable and threatened species habitats. Yet, evidence shows that present fails represent effectively biodiversity region. Priority for conservation coastal offshore features in Greek Ionian Sea were identified, based on principles systematic planning (SCP). SCP is a transparent method design MPA networks considered more efficient successful representing prioritization software Marxan was...
Samal, N. R., W. Wollheim, S. Zuidema, R. Stewart, Z. Zhou, M. Mineau, Borsuk, K. H. Gardner, Glidden, T. Huang, D. Lutz, G. Mavrommati, A. Thorn, C. P. Wake, and Huber. 2017. A coupled terrestrial aquatic biogeophysical model of the Upper Merrimack River watershed, New Hampshire, to inform ecosystem services evaluation management under climate land-cover change. Ecology Society 22(4):18. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-09662-220418
Applying sustainability at an operational level requires understanding the linkages between socioeconomic and natural systems. We identified in a case study of Lake St. Clair (LSC) region, part Laurentian Great Lakes system. Our research phases included: (1) investigating revising existing coupled human systems frameworks to develop framework for this study; (2) testing refining by hosting 1-day stakeholder workshop (3) creating causal loop diagram (CLD) illustrate relationships among...
Murphy, M., G. Mavrommati, V. R. Mallampalli, B. Howarth, and M. E. Borsuk. 2017. Comparing group deliberation to other forms of preference aggregation in valuing ecosystem services. Ecology Society 22(4):17. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-09519-220417
Abstract In the Anthropocene, coupled human and natural systems dominate only a few remain relatively unaffected by influence. On one hand, conservation criteria based on areas of minimal impact are not relevant to much biosphere. other economic factors problematic with respect their ability arrive at operational indicators well‐being that can be applied in practice over multiple generations. Coupled subject development which, under current management structures, tends affect cross planetary...
In March 2020, COVID-19 disrupted global society. Impacts as a result of were seen in all industries, including higher education research, which was paused order to accommodate newly imposed restrictions. Social science specifically stakeholder engagement one area that potentially impacted given its need for person-to-person interaction. Here, we describe how successfully adjusted our methodology socially distant requirements. Initially, planned host in-person workshops assess perceptions...
There is a growing concern about continued impairment of aquatic ecosystems resulting from increasing population size, land use, climate change, and the feedbacks that may harm human well-being. We describe 100 year multi-disciplinary overview changes in Lake St. Clair, North America to identify knowledge gaps needs build foundation for creating coupled natural system models. Our historical analysis indicates socioeconomic dynamics are inextricably linked urban Detroit metropolitan area....
Borsuk, M. E., G. Mavrommati, N. R. Samal, S. Zuidema, W. Wollheim, H. Rogers, A. Thorn, D. Lutz, Mineau, C. Grimm, P. Wake, Howarth, and K. Gardner. 2019. Deliberative multiattribute valuation of ecosystem services across a range regional land-use, socioeconomic, climate scenarios for the upper Merrimack River watershed, New Hampshire, USA. Ecology Society 24(2):11. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-10806-240211
Even though decisions taken today about managing ecosystem services are likely to have an effect on future generations’ well-being, decision making is based largely current values, including altruistic concern for posterity. Deliberative forms of citizen engagement can provide a methodological framework incorporating sustainability considerations in the valuation task and understanding reasoning behind peoples’ choices. This paper uses deliberative form better understand temporal dimensions...
In Brief Objective Large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ) is standard surgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. The optimal way to achieve local hemostasis in women undergoing LLETZ unknown. Materials and Methods a prospective, randomized trial, we compared spray coagulation forced 1:1 ratio. primary endpoint was time complete (TCLH). Secondary endpoints were blood loss (Δ hemoglobin before after LLETZ), pain (numerical visual analog scale, 5-step graphical scale measured...
Abstract The impact of rising atmospheric CO 2 (pCO atm ) from anthropogenic activities on pH, dissolved inorganic carbon, carbonate mineral saturation, and aluminum (Al) speciation is evaluated for 18 northeastern USA lakes using polythermal, sliding activity reaction path models. pCO was forced two scenarios the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report in which attains either 600 or 1,100 ppm 2,100. Results suggest pH will decrease 0.15 0.32 units, 24% 49%, Ω aragonite 21% 45%, respectively. These...
Deliberative methods to assess ecosystem services values formalize community members’ and stakeholders’ involvement in decision-making related natural resources management. This paper presents the methodological design application of a deliberative multicriteria evaluation (DMCE) method that combines advantages deliberation with structured community-based four coastal (valued by indicators such as Total Nitrogen, Blue Carbon, Scallop Landings, Fish Abundance) explore spatial variability...