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D. P. Hughes

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Ecology· 3 Animal Behavior & Cognition· 1 Evolutionary Biology· 1 Plant Biology· 1

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 3 Assay:imaging· 3 Approach:statistical model· 3 Approach:deep learning· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:multiple species· 2 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1

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P. McCloskey· 2 shared R. G. Loreto· 2 shared A. Kehs· 1 shared A. M. Ramcharan· 1 shared B. I. Mwambumba· 1 shared B. K. Meli· 1 shared C. A. Oyudi· 1 shared C. Akuleut· 1 shared

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2017-2023 · peak 2/yr

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A low-cost, AI-powered Measurement Verification and Reporting System for growing trees with smallholder farmers

E. I. Amoah, P. McCloskey, R. S. Ouedrago, J. Chelal, C. Akuleut, B. I. Mwambumba, B. K. Meli, C. A. Oyudi, E. S. Kibwamga, E. K. Cleophas, F. O. Ochola, C. N. Wangiru, K. Morang'a, L. W. Mushira, M. K. Maboke, , D. P. Hughes

This paper develops an AI-powered tool for non-contact tree diameter measurement using smartphone images, achieving high accuracy for smallholder farmers' tree growth monitoring.

bioRxiv · Nov 29, 2023 · PreprintEcology

Social fluidity mobilizes contagion in human and animal populations

E. Colman, V. Colizza, E. M. Hanks, D. P. Hughes, S. Bansal

The paper models social fluidity's impact on disease transmission in human and animal populations, showing density- or frequency-dependent transmission based on social behavior.

bioRxiv · Aug 12, 2020Ecology

Evaluation the accuracy of a smartphone-based artificial intelligence system, PlantVillage Nuru, in identifying the viral diseases of cassava

L. M. Mrisho, N. Mbilinyi, M. Ndalahwa, A. M. Ramcharan, A. Kehs, P. McCloskey, H. Murithi, D. P. Hughes, J. P. Legg

This study evaluates the accuracy of the PlantVillage Nuru AI system in identifying cassava viral diseases, finding it comparable to experts and significantly better than extension agents and farmers.

bioRxiv · Jan 26, 2020 · PreprintPlant Biology

Modeling the impact of ex-nido transmitted parasites on ant colony dynamics

L. E. Quevillon, D. P. Hughes, J. M. Conway

This study models how ex-nido transmitting parasites affect ant colony dynamics, finding they rarely cause collapse unless birth rates drop significantly.

bioRxiv · Nov 14, 2018 · PreprintEcology

Computer vision and deep learning automates nocturnal rainforest ant tracking to provide insight into behavior and disease risk

N. Imirzian, Y. Zhang, C. Kurze, R. G. Loreto, D. Z. Chen, D. P. Hughes

The paper uses computer vision and deep learning to track ant behavior in a rainforest, revealing walking patterns linked to disease risk.

bioRxiv · Oct 26, 2018Animal Behavior & Cognition

Evidence for convergent evolution of host parasitic manipulation in response to environmental conditions

R. G. Loreto, J. P. M. Araujo, R. M. Kepler, K. R. Fleming, C. S. Moreau, D. P. Hughes

The paper shows that parasitic fungi manipulate ants to bite twigs in temperate forests due to environmental conditions, indicating convergent evolution of host behavior.

bioRxiv · Nov 14, 2017Evolutionary Biology