Thermodynamics is a science concerning the state of a system, whether it is stable,
metastable or unstable, when interacting with the surroundings. In this overview …

A comprehensive understanding of interlinked ecological-economic systems requires
integration of different theoretical frameworks and assessment methods. This paper reviews …

We propose four postulates as the minimum set of logical propositions necessary for a
theory of pulse dynamics and disturbance in ecosystems:(1) resource dynamics …

The ecosystem service concept is becoming more and more acknowledged in science and
decision-making, resulting in several applications in different case studies and in …

This review paper explores the theoretical constructs of urban resilience through the lens of
smart water grids, focusing on comparative insights between African and US cities. Urban …

The Critical Zone (CZ) is a holistic framework for integrated studies of water with soil, rock,
air, and biotic resources in the near-surface terrestrial environment. This most …

In this paper, we identified seven ecological network analysis (ENA) metrics that, in our
opinion, have high potential to provide useful and practical information for environmental …

Mechanistic simulation modeling has not generally delivered on its promise to turn ecology
into more of a “hard” science. Rather, it appears that deeper insights into ecosystem …

Political Agroecology is the first book to offer a systematic and articulated reflection on
Political Agroecology from the Agroecological perspective. It defines the disciplinary field …

The adaptive cycle and its extension to panarchy (nested adaptive cycles) has been a useful
metaphor and conceptual model for understanding long-term dynamics of change in …