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Examining policy− institution− program (PIP) responses against the drivers of ecosystem dynamics. A chronological review (1960–2020) from Nepal
Aryal, Kishor, Maraseni, Tek and Apan, Armando. 2023. "Examining policy− institution− program (PIP) responses against the drivers of ecosystem dynamics. A chronological review (1960–2020) from Nepal." Land Use Policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use. 132, p. 106789. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106789

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Spatial dynamics of biophysical trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services in the Himalayas
Aryal, Kishor, Maraseni, Tek and Apan, Armando. 2023. "Spatial dynamics of biophysical trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services in the Himalayas." Ecosystem Services: science, policy and pratice. 59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2022.101503

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Calibrating Nepal's scientific forest management practices in the measure of forest restoration
Aryal, Kishor, Awasthi, Nripesh, Maraseni, Tek, Laudari, Hari Krishna, Gotame, Pabitra and Bist, Dhan Bahadur. 2023. "Calibrating Nepal's scientific forest management practices in the measure of forest restoration." Land Use Policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use. 127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106586

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Comparing global and local land cover maps for ecosystem management in the Himalayas
Aryal, Kishor, Apan, Armando and Maraseni, Tek. 2023. "Comparing global and local land cover maps for ecosystem management in the Himalayas." Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment. 30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2023.100952

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Climate‐driven decline in the habitat of the endemic spiny babbler (Turdoides nipalensis)
Adhikari, Binaya, Subedi, Suresh C., Bhandari, Shivish, Baral, Kedar, Lamichhane, Sandesh and Maraseni, Tek. 2023. "Climate‐driven decline in the habitat of the endemic spiny babbler (Turdoides nipalensis)." Ecosphere. 14 (6). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4584

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Advancements to the Generalised Clay Disaggregation Model
Redmond, Thomas William. 2023. Advancements to the Generalised Clay Disaggregation Model. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/yyw26

PhD Thesis

A Forage Allowance by Forage Type Interaction Impacts the Daily Milk Yield of Early Lactation Dairy Cows
Langworthy, Adam D., Freeman, Mark J., Hills, James L., McLaren, David K., Rawnsley, Richard P. and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2023. "A Forage Allowance by Forage Type Interaction Impacts the Daily Milk Yield of Early Lactation Dairy Cows." Animals. 13, pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13081406

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Convolutional Neural Network-Based Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Flood Mapping Using NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1 Data
Apan, Armando, Andrew, Ogbaje, Paudyal, Dev Raj and Perera, Kithsiri. 2023. "Convolutional Neural Network-Based Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Flood Mapping Using NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1 Data." ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. 12 (194), pp. 1-26. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi12050194

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Comparison of machine learning methods emulating process driven crop models
Johnston, David B., Pembleton, Keith G., Huth, Neil I. and Deo, Ravinesh C.. 2023. "Comparison of machine learning methods emulating process driven crop models ." Environmental Modelling and Software. 162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105634

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Near real-time wind speed forecast model with bidirectional LSTM networks
Joseph, Lionel P., Deo, Ravinesh C., Prasad, Ramendra, Salcedo-Sanz, Sancho, Raj, Nawin and Soar, Jeffrey. 2023. "Near real-time wind speed forecast model with bidirectional LSTM networks." Renewable Energy. 204, pp. 39-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.12.123

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Factors affecting the occupancy of Chinese pangolins (Manis pentadactyla) suggest a highly specialized ecological niche
Dhami, Bijaya, Neupane, Bijaya, Devkota, Bishnu Prasad, Maraseni, Tek, Sadadev, Bipana Maiya, Bista, Shreyashi, Adhikari, Amit, Chhetri, Nar Bahadur, Panta, Melina and Stewart, Alyssa B.. 2023. "Factors affecting the occupancy of Chinese pangolins (Manis pentadactyla) suggest a highly specialized ecological niche." Ecosphere. 14 (1). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4356

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A call for ‘management authorship’ in community forestry
Aryal, Kishor, Maraseni, Tek and Apan, Armando. 2023. "A call for ‘management authorship’ in community forestry." Environmental Science and Policy. 139, pp. 204-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2022.10.023

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Transforming agroforestry in contested landscapes: A win-win solution to trade-offs in ecosystem services in Nepal
Aryal, Kishor, Maraseni, Tek and Apan, Armando. 2023. "Transforming agroforestry in contested landscapes: A win-win solution to trade-offs in ecosystem services in Nepal." Science of the Total Environment. 857 (Part 1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159301

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Efficacy of Management Efforts to Reduce Food-Related Dingo–Human Interactions and Conflict on K’gari (Fraser Island), Australia
Behrendorff, Linda, King, Rachel and Allen, Benjamin. 2023. "Efficacy of Management Efforts to Reduce Food-Related Dingo–Human Interactions and Conflict on K’gari (Fraser Island), Australia." Animals. 13 (2). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020204

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Deep learning U-Net classification of Sentinel-1 and 2 fusions effectively demarcates tropical montane forest's deforestation
Altarez, Richard Dein D., Apan, Armando and Maraseni, Tek. 2023. "Deep learning U-Net classification of Sentinel-1 and 2 fusions effectively demarcates tropical montane forest's deforestation." Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment. 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsase.2022.100887

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Challenges and opportunities of forest management and silviculture
Baral, Sony, Basnyat, Bijendra, Dangal, Shambhu P., Khatri, Dil B., Poudyal, Bishnu Hari, Baral, Srijana, Maraseni, Tek N., Pokheral, Ridish K., Kafle, Megh Raj and Karna, Akhileswar L.. 2022. Challenges and opportunities of forest management and silviculture. Nepal. Forest Action Nepal.

Project report

Synthesis of alkali-activated uncalcined Pisha sandstone cement composites
Dong, Jingliang, Zhang, Tingting, Zhu, Yingcan, Zhang, Liqing, Jiang, Yalong and Zhu, Junhua. 2021. "Synthesis of alkali-activated uncalcined Pisha sandstone cement composites." Composites Part B: Engineering. 225, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109311

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Valorization of calcined coal gangue as coarse aggregate in concrete
Zhu, Yuanyuan, Zhu, Yingcan, Wang, Aiguo, Sun, Daosheng, Liu, Kaiwei, Liu, Peng and Chu, Yingjie. 2021. "Valorization of calcined coal gangue as coarse aggregate in concrete." Cement and Concrete Composites. 121, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.104057

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Deep Multi-Stage Reference Evapotranspiration Forecasting Model: Multivariate Empirical Mode Decomposition Integrated With the Boruta-Random Forest Algorithm
Jayasinghe, W. J. M. Lakmini Prarthana, Deo, Ravinesh C., Ghahramani, Afshin, Ghimire, Sujan and Raj, Nawin. 2021. "Deep Multi-Stage Reference Evapotranspiration Forecasting Model: Multivariate Empirical Mode Decomposition Integrated With the Boruta-Random Forest Algorithm." IEEE Access. 9, pp. 166695-166708. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3135362

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The virtue of compassion in compassionate conservation
Bobier, Christopher and Allen, Benjamin. 2022. "The virtue of compassion in compassionate conservation." Conservation Biology. 36 (1), pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13776

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Terrestrial mesopredators did not increase after top‑predator removal in a large‑scale experimental test of mesopredator release theory
Castle, Geoff, Smith, Deane, Allen, Lee R. and Allen, Benjamin. 2021. "Terrestrial mesopredators did not increase after top‑predator removal in a large‑scale experimental test of mesopredator release theory." Scientific Reports. 11 (1), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-97634-4

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Elucidating dingo’s ecological roles: contributions from the Pelorus Island feral goat biocontrol project
Allen, Benjamin L., Allen, Lee R., Graham, Michael and Buckman, Matt. 2020. "Elucidating dingo’s ecological roles: contributions from the Pelorus Island feral goat biocontrol project." Australian Zoologist. 41 (3), pp. 374-387. https://doi.org/10.7882/AZ.2020.018

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Sustaining ecosystem based adaptation: the lessons from policy and practices in Nepal
Bhattarai, Sushma, Regmi, Bimal Raj, Pant, Basant, Uprety, Dharam Raj and Maraseni, Tek. 2021. "Sustaining ecosystem based adaptation: the lessons from policy and practices in Nepal." Land Use Policy: the international journal covering all aspects of land use. 104, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2021.105391

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Improved trapping and handling of an arboreal, montane mammal: Red Panda Ailurus fulgens
Bister, Damber, Lama, Sonam Tashi, Weerman, Janno, Sherpa, Ang Phuri, Pandey, Purushotam, Thapa, Madhuri Karki, Acharya, Haribhadra, Hudson, Nicholas J., Baxter, Greg S. and Murray, Peter John. 2021. "Improved trapping and handling of an arboreal, montane mammal: Red Panda Ailurus fulgens." Animals. 11 (4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11040921

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How quoll-ified are northern and spotted-tailed quoll detection dogs?
Jamieson, La Toya J., Hancock, Amanda L., Baxter, Greg S. and Murray, Peter J.. 2021. "How quoll-ified are northern and spotted-tailed quoll detection dogs?" Wildlife Research. 48 (4), pp. 376-384. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR19243

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Pattern recognition describing spatio-temporal drivers of catchment classification for water quality
O'Sullivan, Cherie M., Ghahramani, Afshin, Deo, Ravinesh C. and Pembleton, Keith G.. 2023. "Pattern recognition describing spatio-temporal drivers of catchment classification for water quality." Science of the Total Environment. 861, pp. 1-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160240

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Practices of Australian recreational hunters
Baxter, Greg, Finch, Neal, Hoy, Julia and Murray, Peter. 2016. "Practices of Australian recreational hunters." Baxter, Greg, Finch, Neal and Murray, Peter (ed.) Conservation through Sustainable Use of Wildlife Conference. Gatton, Australia 30 Aug - 01 Sep 2016 Gatton, Australia.

Paper

Soil sensing and machine learning reveal factors affecting maize yield in the Mid-Atlantic USA
Kinoshita, Rintaro, Tani, Masayuki, Sherpa, Sonam, Ghahramani, Afshin and van Es, Harold. 2023. "Soil sensing and machine learning reveal factors affecting maize yield in the Mid-Atlantic USA." Agronomy Journal. 115 (1), pp. 181-196. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21223

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Expenditure and motivation of Australian recreational hunters
Finch, Neal, Murray, Peter, Hoy, Julia and Baxter, Greg. 2014. "Expenditure and motivation of Australian recreational hunters." Wildlife Research. 41 (1), pp. 76-83. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR13171

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Ecology and movement of urban koalas adjacent to linear infrastructure in coastal south-east Queensland
de Oliveira, S. M., Murray, P. J., de Villiers, D. L. and Baxter, G. S.. 2013. "Ecology and movement of urban koalas adjacent to linear infrastructure in coastal south-east Queensland." Australian Mammalogy. 36 (1), pp. 45-54. https://doi.org/10.1071/AM12046

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Controlled traffic farming effects on productivity of grain sorghum, rainfall and fertiliser nitrogen use efficiency
Hussein, Mahmood A., Antille, Diogenes L., Kodur, Shreevatsa, Chen, Guangnan and Tullberg, Jeff N.. 2021. "Controlled traffic farming effects on productivity of grain sorghum, rainfall and fertiliser nitrogen use efficiency." Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 3, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2021.100111

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Middle-out ecology: small carnivores as sentinels of global change
Marneweck, Courtney J., Allen, Benjamin L., Butler, Andrew R., Do Linh San, Emmanuel, Harris, Stephen N., Jensen, Alex J., Saldo, Elizabeth A., Somers, Michael J., Titus, Keifer, Muthersbaugh, Michael, Vanak, Abi and Jachowski, David S.. 2022. "Middle-out ecology: small carnivores as sentinels of global change." Mammal Review. 52 (4), pp. 471-479. https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12300

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Development of a prolonged estrus effect for use in Judas goats
Campbell, Karl. J, Baxter, Greg S., Murray, Peter J., Coblentz, Bruce E. and Donlan, C. Josh. 2007. "Development of a prolonged estrus effect for use in Judas goats." Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 102 (1-2), pp. 12-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2006.03.003

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At home in a new range: wild red deer in south-eastern Queensland
Amos, Matt, Baxter, Greg, Finch, Neal and Murray, Peter. 2014. "At home in a new range: wild red deer in south-eastern Queensland." Wildlife Research. 41 (3), pp. 258-265. https://doi.org/10.1071/wr14034

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Increasing the efficacy of Judas goats by sterilisation and pregnancy termination
Campbell, Karl. J, Baxter, Greg S., Murray, Peter J., Coblentz, Bruce E., Donlan, C. Josh and Carrion, Victor. 2005. "Increasing the efficacy of Judas goats by sterilisation and pregnancy termination." Wildlife Research. 32 (8), pp. 737-743. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR05033

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Current and Future Approaches to Mitigate Conflict between Humans and Asian Elephants: The Potential Use of Aversive Geofencing Devices
Cabral de Mel, Surendranie Judith, Seneweera, Saman, de Mel, Ruvinda Kasun, Dangolla, Ashoka, Weerakoon, Devaka Keerthi, Maraseni, Tek and Allen, Benjamin Lee. 2022. "Current and Future Approaches to Mitigate Conflict between Humans and Asian Elephants: The Potential Use of Aversive Geofencing Devices." Animals. 12 (21), pp. 1-29. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12212965

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Achieving Water, Energy, and Food Security in Nepal Through Nexus Approach to Planning and Development
Upreti, Gopi, Timsina, Jagadish and Maraseni, Tek N.. 2022. "Achieving Water, Energy, and Food Security in Nepal Through Nexus Approach to Planning and Development." Timsina, Jadadish, Maraseni, Tek N., Gauchan, Devendra, Adhikari, Jagannath and Ojha, Hemant (ed.) Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Security: Lessons from Nepal. Cham, Switzerland. Springer. pp. 397-414

Edited book (chapter)

Assessing the Potential of Agroforestry in Nepal: Socio-economic and Environmental Perspectives
Dhakal, Arun, Maraseni, Tek N. and Timsina, Jagadish. 2022. "Assessing the Potential of Agroforestry in Nepal: Socio-economic and Environmental Perspectives." Timsina, Jadadish, Maraseni, Tek N., Gauchan, Devendra, Adhikari, Jagannath and Ojha, Hemant (ed.) Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Security: Lessons from Nepal. Cham, Switzerland. Springer. pp. 375-394

Edited book (chapter)

An Assessment of Selective Logging Policies and Practices in Nepal
Poudyal, Bishnu H., Maraseni, Tek N., Aryal, Suman and Cockfield, Geoff. 2022. "An Assessment of Selective Logging Policies and Practices in Nepal." Timsina, Jagadish, Maraseni, Tek N., Gauchan, Devendra, Adhikari, Jagannath and Ojha, Hemant (ed.) Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Security: Lessons from Nepal. Cham, Switzerland. Springer. pp. 357-374

Edited book (chapter)

Changes in Transhumance Systems in Nepal: Analysing Socio-ecological Impacts Using Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response Framework
Aryal, Suman, Maraseni, Tek N. and Cockfield, Geoff. 2022. "Changes in Transhumance Systems in Nepal: Analysing Socio-ecological Impacts Using Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response Framework." Timsina, Jadadish, Maraseni, Tek N., Gauchan, Devendra, Adhikari, Jagannath and Ojha, Hemant (ed.) Agriculture, Natural Resources and Food Security: Lessons from Nepal. Cham, Switzerland. Springer. pp. 297-314

Edited book (chapter)