1. Biomes are defined as large regions with similar climates and ecological communities. The main biomes include tundra, taiga, temperate rainforest, temperate deciduous forest, grasslands, deserts, and tropical rainforests.
2. Aquatic ecosystems are influenced by environmental factors like temperature, light, salinity, currents, dissolved oxygen, and depth. They can be divided into zones based on these factors.
3. Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems include contamination from pharmaceuticals and agricultural runoff carrying fertilizers and traces of antibiotics into waterways.
We explore methodologies that allow conclusions to be drawn from the large Poverty Environment Network (PEN) dataset. First, we characterize the diverse parts of the tropics in terms of factors that influence forest resources, access and livelihoods. Secondly, for the conclusions drawn from the site-based analysis to be useful for roader policy recommendations, we need to know the extrapolation domains. We compared the characteristics of landscapes where PEN studies took place with overall tropical landscapes, and those of PEN villages with 'random' villages. Both methods rely on variables derived from global data sets using spatial analysis. Thirdly, we study the relationships of livelihoods and forests using multilevel regression analysis. Our study suggests that for global comparative analysis, it is necessary to identify the overall variation of the system of interest, to define the extrapolation domain of the samples/study sites, and to address relationships that by nature involve multiple scale processes. Available global data set, advances in spatial techniques and relatively cheap computer storage and computational power allow such analysis to be done, adding value through global comparative analysis of the interesting site-level findings.
We explore methodologies that allow conclusions to be drawn from the large Poverty Environment Network (PEN) dataset. First, we characterize the diverse parts of the tropics in terms of factors that influence forest resources, access and livelihoods. Secondly, for the conclusions drawn from the site-based analysis to be useful for roader policy recommendations, we need to know the extrapolation domains. We compared the characteristics of landscapes where PEN studies took place with overall tropical landscapes, and those of PEN villages with 'random' villages. Both methods rely on variables derived from global data sets using spatial analysis. Thirdly, we study the relationships of livelihoods and forests using multilevel regression analysis. Our study suggests that for global comparative analysis, it is necessary to identify the overall variation of the system of interest, to define the extrapolation domain of the samples/study sites, and to address relationships that by nature involve multiple scale processes. Available global data set, advances in spatial techniques and relatively cheap computer storage and computational power allow such analysis to be done, adding value through global comparative analysis of the interesting site-level findings.
Local community perceptions of change and climate variability in tropical for...CIFOR-ICRAF
According to local people in Mamberamo Raya Regency (in Indonesia’s province of Papua), there have been three types of major events related to climate variability in the past 10 years – flash flooding, extreme heat, and strong winds. The local people have strategies for adapting to climate variability, and given that there is no local meteorological station, their detailed knowledge is an important complementary source of information. This presentation suggests that the similarities and gaps between local knowledge and technical knowledge should be used to direct future research.
CIFOR-CIRAD scientist Manuel Boissière, together with CIFOR colleague Michael Padmanaba, gave this presentation at a session titled ‘Traditional ecological knowledge and resilience in the context of global environmental change’ at the 13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology, held on 20-25 May 2012 in Montpellier, France.
Local community perceptions of change and climate variability in tropical for...CIFOR-ICRAF
According to local people in Mamberamo Raya Regency (in Indonesia’s province of Papua), there have been three types of major events related to climate variability in the past 10 years – flash flooding, extreme heat, and strong winds. The local people have strategies for adapting to climate variability, and given that there is no local meteorological station, their detailed knowledge is an important complementary source of information. This presentation suggests that the similarities and gaps between local knowledge and technical knowledge should be used to direct future research.
CIFOR-CIRAD scientist Manuel Boissière, together with CIFOR colleague Michael Padmanaba, gave this presentation at a session titled ‘Traditional ecological knowledge and resilience in the context of global environmental change’ at the 13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology, held on 20-25 May 2012 in Montpellier, France.
Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem, Biomes and distribution Batool Fatima
These slides cover the types of the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Briefly states the basic definition, the distinguish factors moreover the flora and fauna found at these places.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
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The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
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Welocme to ViralQR, your best QR code generator.ViralQR
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
4. BIOME is the collection of ecosystems
sharing similar climatic conditions.
5.
6. Uneven Solar Heating and Latitude
Earth as a whole is in thermal equilibrium, but different latitudes are not.
Moving masses of air and ocean currents transport energy from
locations with a surplus to those with a deficit.
7. Cold, Cell 3 North
dry air
falls Moist air rises — rain
Polar cap
Arctic tundra Cell 2 North
Model of global air Evergreen
coniferous forest
circulation and 60 Cool, dry
Temperate deciduous air falls
biomes. forest and grassland
Cell 1 North
The direction of air 30
Desert
flow and the ascent Tropical deciduous forest Moist
air rises,
and descent of air Tropical cools, and
0 Equator rain forest releases
masses in moisture
convection cells Tropical deciduous forest as rain
30
determine the Desert Cell 1 South
earth’s climatic Temperate deciduous
forest and grassland Cool, dry
zones. 60 air falls
Cell 2 South
Polar cap
Cold, Moist air rises — rain
dry air
falls Cell 3 South
8. Generalized effects of altitude and latitude on climate and biomes.
Parallel changes in vegetation occur when moving from the
Equator to the poles or from the lowlands to mountaintops.
Altitude Mountain
Ice and snow
Tundra (herbs,
lichens,
mosses)
Coniferous
Forest
Deciduous Latitude
Forest
Tropical
Forest
Tropical Deciduous Coniferous Tundra (herbs, Polar ice
Forest Forest Forest lichens, mosses) and snow
14. High tide Depth in
Sun meters
Low tide
Coastal Zone Open Sea
Sea level
0
Photosynthesis
50
Euphotic Zone
Estuarine 100
Zone
Continental 200
shelf
Twilight
Bathyal Zone 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
Abyssal Zone
3,000
Darkness
4,000
5,000
10,000
15. Biomes of the World
1. The Tundra
1. Extremely cold climate
2. Low biotic diversity
3. Simple vegetation structure
4. Permafrost limited
drainage
5. Short growing season
6. Energy and nutrients in the
form of dead organic material
7. Large population oscillations
alpine vs arctic tundra
16. Biomes of the World
2. The Taiga
aka: boreal forest
1. Band of coniferous trees
located just south of tundra
2. Milder climate and more
diverse biota than tundra
3. Forests subject to heavy
logging pressure.
17. Biomes of the World
3. Temperate Rain
Forest
1. Moderate climate and high annual
rainfall
2. Relatively nutrient-poor soils
3. Forests subject to heavy logging
pressure.
18. Biomes of the World
4. Temperate Deciduous Forest
1. Located in the mid-latitude areas
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Short, cold winters & long, hot, wet
summers
4. Trees adapted to the winter with a
period of dormancy and thick bark
to protect them from the cold
19. Biomes of the World
5. Grasslands
1. Composed of a rich mix of
grasses and forbs and some
of the world's most fertile
2. Semiarid, continental climate
soils
3. Summers tend to be dry
4. Most precipitation falls at start
of growing season
20. Biomes of the World
6. Chaparral (aka: scrub forest)
1. Composed of drought tolerant trees,
shrubs, and grasses
2. Occur in California, coastal
Mediterranean, and south coast of
Australia
3. Plants go dormant during very dry
summer
4. Most precipitation falls in winter
21. Biomes of the World
7. Deserts
1. Arid, with annual rainfall less than 10
in.
2. Plants adapted to conserve water
over long periods (e.g. cacti,
sagebrush, and mesquite) or
germinate, develop to maturity,
flower, and produce a new crop of
seeds within a few weeks following
a rain event
3. Animals burrow to escape the heat
of the desert sun
22. Biomes of the World
8. Savanna
1. Tropical grasslands
2. Tropical climate with
alternate wet and dry
seasons
3. Characterized by a
continuous cover of
perennial grasses
23. Biomes of the World
9. Tropical Rain Forests
1. Earth's most complex biome in
terms of structure and species
2. Climate characterized by
diversity
abundant precipitation and year
round warmth
3. Trees vertically stratification into
three distinct layers
27. Aquatic Ecosystems
Environmental Factors
Salinity
The Black Sea
16 PPT
Baltic Sea Pacific Ocean
5-15 PPT 36 PPT
Lake Michigan 0.5 PPT The Red Sea & The Persian Gulf
40 PPT
The Dead Sea
332 PPT
31. Aquatic Ecosystems
Human Impacts
Waterways across the United States are
contaminated by a medicine chest of
antibiotics, hormones, caffeine, painkillers
and other drugs
Agricultural runoff can carry fertilizers, including
traces of antibiotics and hormones, into
waterways