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Supplementary files for Vertical Displacements and Sea-Level Changes in Eastern North America Driven by Glacial Isostatic Adjustment: an Ensemble Modeling Approach
<p>Model input and output files associated with the manuscript entitled "Vertical Displacements and Sea-Level Changes in Eastern North America Driven by Glacial Isostatic Adjustment: an Ensemble Modeling Approach" that will be submitted to Journal of Geophysical Research.</p>
Project Tycho Level 2 data: Counts of multiple diseases reported in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1888-2014
Project Tycho data include counts of infectious disease cases or deaths per time interval. A count is equivalent to a data point.<p></p><p>Project Tycho level 2 version 1.1.0 data include data counts that have been filtered from the raw data to render standardized data that can be used immediately for analysis. All level 2 data were originally reported in a consistent format and have not been transformed into a standard format by Project Tycho staff, except for smallpox records that included repeated counts for the same location and week, but sometimes with different numbers. These duplicate smallpox records have been averaged into one count for each location and week. Level 2 data include counts for a wide variety of diseases and locations for varying time periods. Because we removed data in an inconsistent format from level 2 data, counts may be missing for certain diseases, locations, or years. For the most complete collection of standardized data, we encourage users to use Project Tycho version 2.0 datasets.</p><p>More detailed methods and additional information about the origin of Projec Tycho level 2 version 1.1.0 data can be found in our original publication in the New England Journal of Medicine: <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1215400">http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1215400</a></p><p>Level 2 version 1.1.0 data is represented in a CSV file with 11 columns:</p><ul><li>epi_week: a six digit number that represents the year and epidemiological week for which disease cases or deaths were reported (yyyyww)</li><li>country: a two digit country abbreviation, only including "US" in version 1.1.0</li><li>state: the two digit postal code state abbreviation that represents the state for which a count has been reported</li><li>loc: the name of a state or city for which a count has been reported, capitalized</li><li>loc_type: the type of location (STATE or CITY) for which a count has been reported</li><li>disease: the disease for which a count has been reported, in all capitals</li><li>event: an indicator representing the disease outcome reported, including "CASES" or "DEATHS"</li><li>number: the reported number of cases or deaths</li><li>from_date: the start date of the time interval for which a count was reported, as yyyy-mm-dd</li><li>to_date: the end date of the time interval for which a count was reported, as yyyy-mm-dd</li><li>url: the URL of the source document from which the count was obtained</li></ul><p></p>
Project Tycho Level 1 data: Counts of multiple diseases reported in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1916-2011
<p>Project Tycho data include counts of infectious disease cases or deaths per time interval. A count is equivalent to a data point. Project Tycho level 1 data include data counts that have been standardized for a specific, published, analysis. Standardization of level 1 data included representing various types of data counts into a common format and excluding data counts that are not required for the intended analysis. In addition, external data such as population data may have been integrated with disease data to derive rates or for other applications.</p><p>Version 1.0.0 of level 1 data includes counts at the state level for smallpox, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, and whooping cough and at the city level for diphtheria. The time period of data varies per disease somewhere between 1916 and 2011. This version includes cases as well as incidence rates per 100,000 population based on historical population estimates. These data have been used by investigators at the University of Pittsburgh to estimate the impact of vaccination programs in the United States, published in the New England Journal of Medicine: <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1215400">http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMms1215400</a>. See this paper for additional methods and detail about the origin of level 1 version 1.0.0 data.</p><p>Level 1 version 1.0.0 data is represented in a CSV file with 7 columns:</p><ul><li>epi_week: a six digit number that represents the year and epidemiological week for which disease cases or deaths were reported (yyyyww)</li><li>state: the two digit postal code state abbreviation that represents the state for which a count has been reported</li><li>loc: the name of a state or city for which a count has been reported, capitalized</li><li>loc_type: the type of location (STATE or CITY) for which a count has been reported</li><li>disease: the disease for which a count has been reported: HEPATITIS A, MEASLES, MUMPS, PERTUSSIS, POLIO, RUBELLA, SMALLPOX, or DIPHTHERIA</li><li>cases: the number of cases reported for the specified disease, epidemiological week, and location</li><li>incidence_per_100000: the number of cases per 100,000 people, computed using historical population counts for cities and states as reported by the US Census Bureau</li></ul><p></p>
Raw data for Infrastructure and Awareness Landscape Analysis in Latin America
<p>Persistent Identifiers (PIDs), such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), are foundational to connecting and enhancing the visibility of Latin American research within a global framework. Although the region is rich in diverse and impactful research, many repositories remain only partially integrated into international registries and aggregators, limiting their discoverability and reach. The adoption of PIDs across repositories in Latin America varies widely, underscoring the need for increased awareness about the role of open PIDs in advancing research accessibility and visibility.</p> <p>This dataset offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of repositories, publishing systems, and Open Science policies across Latin America, shedding light on the institutional and national efforts that support an open and inclusive research infrastructure. It highlights the importance of collaboration among researchers, institutions, funders, librarians, and government agencies in fostering Open Science practices and encouraging strategic PID adoption. By expanding these open practices and strengthening PID adoption, Latin American research can achieve greater integration and impact within the global research ecosystem.</p> <p>You can read the full report titled "Infrastructure and Awareness Landscape Analysis in Latin America" at <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14010858" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14010858</a> </p>
Qualitative Data on 60 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain)
<h2><span lang="EN-US">Dataset name</span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US">Small_Scale_Fishery_Data_2023_v2 </span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <h2><span lang="EN-US">Title</span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US">Qualitative Data on 60 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain). </span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <h2><span lang="EN-US">Description </span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US"> This dataset was created for the Fish2Sustainability research project, which aims to evaluate how small-scale fisheries (SSF) contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The dataset includes 60 case studies across eight countries and was developed using a rapid appraisal framework. The framework includes a four-step process: </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US"> 1. Identifying specific SDG targets influenced by SSF;</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US"> 2. Extracting relevant variables from UN indicators;</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US"> 3. Gathering expert input via a questionnaire to score these variables;</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US"> 4. Creating composite indicators to measure SSF performance against SDGs.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US"> The dataset contains raw data from step 3, case study details, variable scores, and comments from data collectors (contributing authors). The dataset is valuable for researchers interested in small-scale fisheries and socio-ecological systems. By incorporating expert judgments from individuals with expertise in SSF, particularly in data-poor contexts, the dataset offers a wealth of knowledge for conducting comparative analyses across different contexts.</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <h2><span lang="EN-US">Authors </span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US">Léopold, M.1, Bitoun, R.E.2, Beckensteiner, J.3, Chuenpagdee, R.4, Fondo, E.N.5, Akintola, S.L.6, Bach, P.7, Frangoudes, K.8, Gaibor, N.9, Gutierrez-Cala, L.10, Massey, Y.7, Randrianandrasana, R.11, Razanakoto, T.11, Saavedra-Díaz, L.M.10, Schreiber Arias, M.12,13, Salas, S.14, Devillers, R.2,4 </span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Affiliations </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US">1 ENTROPIE (IRD, University of La Reunion, CNRS, University of New Caledonia, Ifremer), c/o IUEM, Plouzané, France </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">2 Espace-Dev (IRD, Univ. </span>Montpellier, Univ. Guyane, Univ. La Réunion, Univ. Antilles, Univ. Nouvelle Calédonie), Montpellier, France</p> <p>3 AMURE (Ifremer, UBO, CNRS), Plouzané, France</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">4 Department of Geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">5 Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Mombasa, Kenya</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">6 Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Nigeria</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">7 MARBEC, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Sète, France</span></p> <p>8 Université de Bretagne Occidentale: Brest, France</p> <p>9 Instituto Público de Investigación de Acuicultura y Pesca (IPIAP), Universidad del Pacifico (UPAC), Guayaquil, Ecuador</p> <p>10 Grupo de Investigación en Sistemas Socioecológicos para el Bienestar Humano (GISSBH), Programa de Biología, Universidad del Magdalena, Colombia</p> <p>11 Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches Economiques pour le Développement (CERED), Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar</p> <p><span lang="EN-US">12 EqualSea Lab, Universidad Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">13 School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden</span></p> <p>14 Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), IPN, Unidad Mérida, Mexico </p> <h2><span lang="EN-US">Method </span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US">Case studies were selected in eight countries by national SSF experts, based on specific criteria and research priorities. Case studies were not selected to represent the full diversity of SSF globally or even nationally. Instead, they were chosen to capture a range of fisheries that could showcase different contributions to SDGs. SSF were defined based on various characteristics, such as resources harvested, gear used, and location of the fishery. </span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Geographical Coverage </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US">60 small-scale fisheries located in seven countries are documented in the data:</span></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">Colombia (4 case studies) – Pacifico: La Guajira, San Andrés y Providencia; Caribe: Chocó, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Nariño.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Ecuador (3) – Region: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, El Oro.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">France (2) – Region: Bretagne, Occitanie.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Kenya (22) – County: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Madagascar (20) – Region: Analanjirofo, Anosy, Atsimo Andrefana, Boeny, Diana, Menabe, Vatovavy Fitovinany.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Mexico (2) – State: Baja California Sur, Campeche, Yucatan.</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Nigeria (6) – State: Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun. </span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">Spain (1) – State: Galicia.</span> </li> </ul> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Data Collection </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US">Data collection took place from November 30, 2022, to July 3, 2023, spanning approximately seven months. The data presented serve as a snapshot of the conditions within a specific small-scale fishery during the assessment period. To consider the evolution of trends such as exports, economic growth, and income, we considered any relevant variables over the past decade. </span></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">Data collection approaches varied depending on the context, and data collectors received training to ensure survey consistency. We used primary data sources such as interviews, observations, and measurements whenever possible. In cases where resources were limited, we preferred secondary sources such as existing datasets and literature. Our methods were standardized, but data collectors could adjust them based on their resources. We primarily used direct observation, focus groups, and interviews to collect data. Scoring in interviews and focus groups was done directly or through group analysis by interviewers. Disagreements were resolved through additional interviews or group discussions, with secondary data used if needed. Please refer to the methods in : </span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Bitoun et al., (2024). A methodological framework for capturing marine small-scale fisheries’ contributions to the sustainable development goals. Sustainability Science, 19(4), 1119–1137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-024-01470-0. </span></strong><span lang="EN-US"><strong> </strong> </span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Ethics </span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US">Participants had the option to join of their own accord, were fully briefed on the research goals, and were given the opportunity to review interview guidelines before proceeding. Depending on the circumstances, interviews could last 45 minutes to 4.5 hours. Participants were guaranteed confidentiality and anonymity in the handling and reporting of their data.</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p> <h3><span lang="EN-US">Suggested citation</span></h3> <p><span lang="EN-US">Léopold, M., Bitoun, R., & Devillers, R. (2023). Qualitative Data on 61 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain) (Version 2) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16077739</span></p> <h2><span lang="EN-US">Data Files</span></h2> <p><span lang="EN-US">The dataset includes the following:</span></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US">The raw dataset (.xls format).</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US">A data dictionary describing and defining each dataset column (.xls format).</span></li> </ul>
Journey North - Red-winged blackbird observations by volunteer community scientists across Central and North America (1999-2020)
This data package contains Red-winged Blackbird migration data consisting of 9,352 total observational reports from 1999 - 2020 across North and Central America. These data were collected by 4,647 community scientists for Journey North, a crowdsourced participatory science program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. The Journey North Red-winged Blackbird Project is an ongoing study of Red-winged Blackbird phenology conducted at broad spatial and temporal scales. Since 1999, community scientists have tracked first arrival dates and breeding and feeding behavior as well as the onset of fall migration and presence of Red-winged blackbird species throughout the winter months in the United States. The focal species is the Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). Observers also provide estimates of the number of birds sighted. However, observers do not follow standardized methods for counting species observed. Observers do not observe at set times of the day, do not repeat observations regularly, and are not required to provide the length of time during which a specified number of species observed were counted. Therefore, it is recommended that this dataset be analyzed to indicate presence not abundance. Researchers are encouraged to read the rich information provided by volunteers in their comments. These comments provide qualitative information about observational reports. Researchers are also encouraged to refer to submitted photographs that also provide context for observational reports. The Journey North Red-winged Blackbird Project dataset is hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Web Hosting Service.
Journey North - American Robin observations by volunteer community scientists across Central and North America (1996-2020)
This data package contains American Robin migration data consisting of 39,260 total observational reports from 1996 - 2020 across North and Central America. These data were collected by 17,619 community scientists for Journey North, a crowdsourced participatory science program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. The Journey North American Robin Project is an ongoing study of American Robin phenology conducted at broad spatial and temporal scales. Since 1996, community scientists have tracked first arrival dates and breeding and feeding behavior as well as the onset of fall migration and presence of American Robin species throughout the winter months in the United States. The focal species is the American Robin (Turdus migratorius). Observers also provide estimates of the number of birds sighted. However, observers do not follow standardized methods for counting species observed. Observers do not observe at set times of the day, do not repeat observations regularly, and are not required to provide the length of time during which a specified number of species observed were counted. Therefore, it is recommended that this dataset be analyzed to indicate presence not abundance. Researchers are encouraged to read the rich information provided by volunteers in their comments. These comments provide qualitative information about observational reports. Researchers are also encouraged to refer to submitted photographs that also provide context for observational reports. The Journey North American Robin Project dataset is hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Web Hosting Service.
Journey North - Barn Swallow observations by volunteer community scientists across Central and North America (2000-2020)
This data package contains Barn Swallow migration data consisting of 3,836 total observational reports from 2000 - 2020 across North America and Central America. These data were collected by 1,320 community scientists for Journey North, a crowdsourced participatory science program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. The Journey North Barn Swallow Project is an ongoing study of Barn Swallow phenology conducted at broad spatial and temporal scales. Since 2000, community scientists have tracked first arrival dates of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) in the United States. Observers also provide estimates of the number of birds sighted. However, observers do not follow standardized methods for counting species observed. Observers do not observe at set times of the day, do not repeat observations regularly, and are not required to provide the length of time during which a specified number of species observed were counted. Therefore, it is recommended that this dataset be analyzed to indicate presence not abundance. Researchers are encouraged to read the rich information provided by volunteers in their comments. These comments provide qualitative information about observational reports. Researchers are also encouraged to refer to submitted photographs that also provide context for observational reports. The Journey North Barn Swallow Project dataset is hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Web Hosting Service.
Journey North - Tulip observations by volunteer community scientists across North America (1996-2020)
This data package contains tulip phenology data consisting of 21,148 total observational reports from 1996 - 2020 across North America. These data were collected by 6,645 community scientists for Journey North, a crowdsourced participatory science program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. The Journey North Tulip Test Garden Project is an ongoing study of tulip phenology conducted at broad spatial and temporal scales. Since 1996, community scientists have tracked planting, emergence, and blooming of tulips (Tulipa L.) in the United States. Most observations should be of the Red Emperor Tulip, but not all observations can be validated as this species. Researchers are encouraged to read observer comments to confirm tulip species. Observers also provide estimates of the number of tulips sighted. However, observers do not follow standardized methods for counting species observed. Observers do not observe at set times of the day, do not repeat observations regularly, and are not required to provide the length of time during which a specified number of species observed were counted. Therefore, it is recommended that this dataset be analyzed to indicate broad phenological information. Researchers are encouraged to read the rich information provided by volunteers in their comments. These comments provide qualitative information about observational reports. Researchers are also encouraged to refer to submitted photographs that also provide context for observational reports. The Journey North Tulip Test Garden Project dataset is hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Shared Web Hosting Service.
Limnological data from nearly 400 lakes across the Americas and New Zealand with a focus on vertical profiles of temperature, UV radiation, and optical properties
Two and a half decades of limnological data have been collected from nearly 400 lakes, encompassing a wide range of systems and a broad range of geography. This data set comprises one of the largest and most complete sets of measurements of underwater ultraviolet (UV) transparency available in the world. The data include a suite of 36 variables, with a focus on the optical characteristics. Lakes range from pristine natural lakes to manmade reservoirs. The systems represented in this data set are largely located in North America, from the northeastern United States to Alaska, and alpine and subalpine lakes in the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada. Lakes included range from iconic Lake Tahoe, and Castle Lake in northern California, to lakes in the South American Patagonian region, as well as New Zealand. Data were most often collected during the summer, and in some lakes span multiple years (with year-round data since 2006 in Lake Tahoe). The data here are contained in four files, including LakeData.csv, SiteInformation.csv, Methods.csv, and Variables.csv. The main data are in LakeData.csv. SiteInformation.csv, Methods.csv, and Variables.csv support the main data file with descriptions of the sampling sites, methods by which samples were processed, and descriptions of the variables that were measured, respectively. This data set complements the site-intensive limnological data that we published in EDI on 30+ years of data from 3 lakes in the Poconos Mountains region of Pennsylvania, USA. This complementary data set can be accessed at https://portal.edirepository.org/nis/mapbrowse?scope=edi&identifier=186
Cichlasoma urophthalmus microsatellite fragment size collected from the Florida Everglades (FCE) and Central America from June 2010 to March 2013
Fragment sizes for 17 microsatellite markers obtained from samples of Cichlasoma urophthalmus collected from fin clippings of fish caught by angling and/or cast netting within the Florida Everglades and Central America. DNA was extracted, amplified and sizes of microsatellite fragments were rounded to nearest unit. Data were used to determine population genetic structure using GenAlex, Structure and DIYABC programs.
Cichlasoma urophthalmus cytochrome b sequences collected from the Florida Everglades (FCE) and Central America from January 2012 to May 2014
Cytochrome b sequences obtained from samples of Cichlasoma urophthalmus collected within the Florida Everglades and Central America. Samples were collected from fin clippings of fish caught by angling and/or cast netting. DNA was extracted, amplified and cytochrome b was sequenced. Data were used to determine the source for Mayan Cichlids in Florida.
Last interglacial (MIS 5e) sea-level proxies in southeastern South America
<p>This dataset is a compilation of published last interglacial sea level indicators for the southeast coast of South America (including Uruguay, Argentina, and one site in southern Chile). We have documented 60 proxies, which includes 48 sea level index points, 11 marine limiting indicators and 1 terrestrial limiting indicator. All of these data have at least some chronological control, with radiocarbon, electron spin resonance, U/Th, amino acid racemization and OSL dating techniques. The vertical uncertainty values were assigned based on information given for measurements, and the type of deposit.</p>
Dataset of Georeferenced Dams in South America (DDSA) v1.0.2
<p><strong>Recommended citation</strong></p> <p>Paredes-Beltran, B., Sordo-Ward, A., and Garrote, L.: Dataset of Georeferenced Dams in South America (DDSA), Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 13, 213–229, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-13-213-2021, 2021.</p> <p><strong>Updated version 1.0.2:</strong></p> <p>We present version 1.0.2 to the DDSA database, the improvements made to version 1.0.1 are described below:</p> <ol> <li>Supplementary table 1: Future Dams in South America has been updated and now 574 future projected dams in South America, 61 under construction for 2020 and 513 planned projects for the future.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Updates made in version 1.0.1:</strong></p> <p>Version 1.0.1 to the DDSA database, includes improvements made to version 1.0.0, which are described below:</p> <ol> <li>New hydrological information attributes have been included: <ol> <li>Aridity index</li> <li>Residence time</li> <li>Degree of regulation.</li> </ol> </li> <li>A shapefile of watersheds for each dam has been included.</li> <li> <ol> </ol> Supplementary table 1: Future Dams in South America has been included.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Use of the dataset</strong></p> <p>Before using the dataset, please notify us (be.paredes@alumnos.upm.es; be.paredes@uta.edu.ec) if you use the dataset so that we can keep track of how it is used and take that into consideration when updating and improving the dataset.</p> <p>When using this dataset or one of its updates, please cite the DOI of the precise version of the dataset used and also the data description article which this dataset is supplement to (see above). Please consider also citing the relevant original sources when using this dataset.</p> <p><strong>Description</strong></p> <p>Dams and their reservoirs generate major impacts on society and the environment. In general, its relevance relies on facilitating the management of water resources for anthropogenic purposes. However, dams could also generate many potential adverse impacts related to safety, ecology or biodiversity. These factors, and the additional effects that climate change could cause in these infrastructures and their surrounding environment, highlight the importance of dams and the necessity for their continuous monitoring and study. There are several studies examining dams both at regional and global scale, however, those that include the South America region focus mainly on the most renowned basins (primarily the Amazon basin), most likely due to the lack of records on the rest of the basins of the region. For this reason, a consistent database of georeferenced dams located in South America is presented: Dataset of georeferenced dams in South America DDSA. It contains 1,010 entries of dams with a combined reservoir volume of 1,017 cubic kilometres and it is presented in form of a list describing a total of 24 attributes that include the dams name, characteristics, purposes and georeferenced location. Also, hydrological information on the dams’ catchments is also included: catchment area, mean precipitation, mean near-surface temperature, mean potential evapotranspiration, mean runoff, catchment population, catchment equipped area for irrigation, aridity index, residence time and degree of regulation. Information was obtained from public records, governments records, existing international databases and from extensive internet research. Each register was validated individually and geolocated using public access online map browsers and then, hydrological and additional information was derived from a hydrological model computed using the HydroSHEDS dataset. With this database, we expect to contribute to the development of new research in this region.</p> <p><strong>Content</strong></p> <p>The files included in the Dataset of georeferenced dams in South America DDSA are:</p> <ul> <li><strong>1.</strong> Dam Information</li> <li><strong>2.1.</strong> Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Area</li> <li><strong>2.2.</strong> Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Mean Monthly Near Surface Temperature</li> <li><strong>2.3. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Mean Monthly Precipitation</li> <li><strong>2.4.</strong> Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Mean Monthly Potential Evapotranspiration</li> <li><strong>2.5. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Mean Monthly Runoff</li> <li><strong>2.6.</strong> Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Population</li> <li><strong>2.7. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Catchment Eqquiped Area for Irrigation</li> <li><strong>2.8. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Aridity Index</li> <li><strong>2.9. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Residence Time</li> <li><strong>2.10. </strong>Dam Hydrological Information - Degree of Regulation</li> <li><strong>3.</strong> Dataset Attribute Description</li> <li><strong>4.</strong> Dataset Data Source</li> <li><strong>5.</strong> Dataset in KMZ format </li> <li><strong>6.</strong> Dataset in SHAPEFILE format (dams)</li> <li><strong>7. </strong>Dataset in SHAPEFILE format (dams catchments)</li> <li><strong>8. </strong>Supplementary Table 1: Future Dams in South America v1.01</li> </ul>
Accompanying dataset; 'Agroforestry enhances biological activity, diversity and soil-based ecosystem functions in mountain agroecosystems of Latin America: A meta-analysis.'
<p>The database created as part of the meta-analysis is designed to facilitate the comparison of biological activity, diversity (BIAD), and ecosystem functions (EFs) between agroforestry systems (AFS) and other land-use types. It incorporates data extracted from selected studies, each record comprising a mean value, sample size, and a variance measure to compute standard deviation. The database also categorizes data according to 22 explanatory variables, including geographical coordinates, climate classification, soil type, AFS classification, and more, to characterize the sites and management systems involved. This detailed classification enables a nuanced analysis of how different factors might influence the BIAD and EFs in the context of AFS. The database supports the meta-analysis by allowing for the estimation of effect sizes using response ratios, which compare the relative difference in BIAD and EFs between AFS and other land uses. Data extraction from primary studies was meticulous, employing both direct and indirect methods such as graph digitizing software, and missing data were supplemented using reliable sources or direct communication with the original study authors. The comprehensive nature of this database ensures that the analysis can account for a wide range of variables that may affect the outcomes of interest in the meta-analysis. </p><p>For an in-depth exploration of the study's findings and methodology, refer to the comprehensive meta-analysis available in Global Change Biology (2024), entitled "<i>Agroforestry Enhances Biological Activity, Diversity, and Soil-Based Ecosystem Functions in Mountain Agroecosystems of Latin America: A Meta-Analysis</i>."</p>
Daily Emission of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Associated with Biomass Burning in South America During 2002-2020
<p>The dataset "Daily Emission of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Associated with Biomass Burning in South America During 2002-2020" contains the emissions analysed in the manuscript "Updated Land Use and Land Cover Information Improves Biomass Burning Emission Estimates", published in Fire 2023, 6(11), 426; <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6110426">https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6110426</a>.</p>
Phlorest phylogeny derived from Walker & Ribeiro 2011 'Bayesian phylogeography of the Arawak expansion in lowland South America'
<p>Cite the source of the dataset as:</p> <blockquote> <p>Walker, R. S., & Ribeiro, L. A. (2011). Bayesian phylogeography of the Arawak expansion in lowland South America. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278(1718), 2562–2567.</p> </blockquote>
Model America - Chicago Archetype extract from ORNL's AutoBEM
<p>Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed the Automatic Building Energy Modeling (AutoBEM) software suite to process multiple types of data, extract building-specific descriptors, generate building energy models, and simulate them on High Performance Computing (HPC) resources. For more information, see AutoBEM-related publications (<a href="https://bit.ly/AutoBEM">bit.ly/AutoBEM</a>).</p> <p><strong>Critical note: Building multipliers and models will be updated soon.</strong></p> <p>Archetype metadata, models, and multipliers are provided for 93 building <strong>archetypes</strong> located within the city of Chicago (United States):</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><strong>Data (12KB *.csv) - minimalist list of each building (rows) for the following fields (columns)</strong> <ol> <li>ID - unique building ID</li> <li>Area - estimate of total conditioned floor area (ft<sup>2</sup>)</li> <li>CZ - ASHRAE Climate Zone designation</li> <li>Height - building height (ft)</li> <li>NumFloors - number of floors (above-grade) (IECC = Residential)</li> <li>BuildingType - DOE prototype building designation (IECC=residential) as implemented by OpenStudio-standards</li> <li>Standard - building vintage</li> <li>WWR_surfaces - percent of each facade (pair of points from Footprint2D) covered by fenestration/windows (average 14.5% for residential, 40% for commercial buildings)</li> <li>Area2D - footprint area (ft<sup>2</sup>)</li> <li>Num_build_per_zone - Number of this building type/vintage in WRF zone</li> <li>Total_zone_area - Total area of this building type/vintage in WRF zone (ft<sup>2</sup>)</li> <li>Area_multiplier - Scaling factor for building type/vintage for building in WRF zone</li> </ol> </li> <li><strong>Models (7.69MB *.zip) - EnergyPlus building energy models named according to ID</strong> <ul> <li>Each model has approximately 3,000 building input descriptors that can be extracted. Please see the EnergyPlus (v9.4) 2,784-page <a href="https://energyplus.net/sites/all/modules/custom/nrel_custom/pdfs/pdfs_v9.4.0/InputOutputReference.pdf">Input/Output Reference Guide </a>for everything that can be retrieved or simulated from these models.</li> </ul> </li> </ol>
Revised database of the Soil Information System of Latin America and the Caribbean, SISLAC
<p>This dataset contains the revised version of the SISLAC database in three formats: comma-separated values (.csv), microsoft access (.mdb) and PostGIS database (.backup). This database was reviewed and the inconsistencies found in the profiles and in the description of their horizons were corrected. Consists of two tables, one for the description of the profiles and the other with the description of the horizons and their properties. The key field between both tables is the profile identifier, column <strong><em>profile_id</em></strong>.</p>
From 20,000 years ago to near present climate classification of North America
<p>For North America and most of Central America during 20, 14, 13, 11, 10, 7, 5, and 1 thousand years ago (ka) and recent years, I applied a Köppen-Trewartha classification system. I slightly modified the system by keeping the thermal classes for the dry classes, subdividing boreal and polar classes based on an ecological threshold of the number of months at 5 °C, and condensing the number of rare subclasses.</p> <p>Climate data were from:</p> <p>Lorenz, DJ, Nieto-Lugilde, D, Blois, JL, Fitzpatrick, MC and Williams, JW. 2016a. Downscaled and debiased climate simulations for North America from 21,000 years ago to 2100 AD. <em>Scientific Data</em>, 3, 1-19.</p> <p>Lorenz, DJ, Nieto-Lugilde, D, Blois, JL, Fitzpatrick, MC and Williams, JW. 2016b. Data from: Downscaled and debiased climate simulations for North America from 21,000 years ago to 2100AD. Dryad Dataset. Available at https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.1597g [last accessed 01 December 2020].</p>
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