Standardised terminology in science is important for clarity of interpretation and
communication. In invasion science–a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline–the …

The prevalence of pathogens in the environment has caused severe human diseases.
Anthropogenic changes profoundly affect the distribution, abundance, and dispersal of …

The transmission of viruses between different host species is a major source of emerging
diseases and is of particular concern in the case of zoonotic transmission from mammals to …

Biological invasions are a global challenge that has received insufficient attention. Recently
available cost syntheses have provided policy-and decision makers with reliable and up-to …

Our understanding of the role urbanization has in augmenting invasive species that carry
human bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains poorly understood …

Anthropogenic change is contributing to the rise in emerging infectious diseases, which are
significantly correlated with socioeconomic, environmental and ecological factors. Studies …

Abiotic factors are usually considered key drivers of species distribution at macro scales,
while biotic interactions are mostly used at local scales. A few studies have explored the role …

Cross-border neighboring areas could be particularly vulnerable to biological invasions due
to short geographic distances and frequent interactions, although the invasion risk remains …

Anthropogenic climate change, land use modifications, and alien species invasions are
major threats to global biodiversity. Protected areas (PAs) are regarded as the cornerstone …

Background Pathogen outbreaks mostly originate from animals, but some species are more
likely to trigger epidemics. The giant land snail (Lissachatina fulica) is a widespread invader …