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Predatory performances and adaptive strategies of Eocanthecona furcellata (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to the larvae of Phauda flammans (Lepidoptera: Phaudidae) 毛棘棘蝽(半翅目:五蝽科)对火烈鸟幼虫的捕食行为及适应策略
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2026.106931
Jian-Zhong Ning , Da-Xing Lu , Xiong Zhao He , Xiao-Yun Wang , Kai Lin , Jun Li , Xia-Lin Zheng
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Measuring sleep in farm animals: Achievements and challenges 测量农场动物的睡眠:成就与挑战
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106907
Sarah Maria Möseler, Jenny Stracke
{"title":"Measuring sleep in farm animals: Achievements and challenges","authors":"Sarah Maria Möseler,&nbsp;Jenny Stracke","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106907","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106907","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sleep is a biological necessity for all living mammals. It is known for its restorative properties and plays an important role in various physiological mechanisms. Furthermore, studies in humans could show that sleep also affects psychological processes, which means that sleep is essential only for physical health but also mental well-being. This interconnection makes sleep a promising candidate for assessing animal welfare on a multidimensional scale. However, studies on sleep in farm animals are scarce, even though this field of research can be traced back to the middle of the 20th century. The objective of this narrative review is to give a comprehensive overview over the development and current state of sleep research in cattle, horses and pigs. The focus lies on analyzing studies using polysomnography, the gold standard in human sleep research by which sleep can be identified based on electrophysiological characteristics, and studies using body posture and sleep-associated behaviors as indicators of sleep. By highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of these methods we aim to point out opportunities for improvement. The use of polysomnography to study sleep in farm animals is feasible, though it is time and cost intensive and still highly experimental. Protocols for proper electrode placement and consistent scoring criteria still need to be developed for non-human species. Behavioral observations on the other hand are an established method, however their application for predicting stages of vigilance currently lacks validation. We therefore suggest combining electrophysiological and behavioral recordings in future studies. Further, we hypothesize that including additional parameters such as heart rate, heart rate variability, respiration rate, or body temperature may help to improve validity. Addressing these issues will lay the foundation for studying sleep under on-farm conditions. This, in turn, opens new perspectives for animal welfare research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"297 ","pages":"Article 106907"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145845672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cross sectional survey: Owner-reported influences on dogs’ opportunities to chew 横断面调查:主人报告对狗咀嚼机会的影响
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2026.106927
Rimini Quinn , Sophie Masters , Melissa Starling , Sanaa Zaki , Kathryn Mills , Peter White , Peter Thomson , Christine Arhant , Paul McGreevy
{"title":"Cross sectional survey: Owner-reported influences on dogs’ opportunities to chew","authors":"Rimini Quinn ,&nbsp;Sophie Masters ,&nbsp;Melissa Starling ,&nbsp;Sanaa Zaki ,&nbsp;Kathryn Mills ,&nbsp;Peter White ,&nbsp;Peter Thomson ,&nbsp;Christine Arhant ,&nbsp;Paul McGreevy","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2026.106927","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2026.106927","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dogs have a strong motivation to chew that reflects the behaviour’s putative biological function, yet time spent performing this behaviour is often lower in companion domestic dogs than their free-ranging counterparts. The factors that reduce or prevent chewing behaviour in companion dogs are poorly understood, as is the type and variety of chewable substrates provided. To fill these knowledge gaps, we developed an online survey for dog carers. The survey was designed to reveal how demographic, environmental and morphotypic variables influence chew opportunities for companion dogs. Complete responses were gathered from 655 dog carers, 96.6 % of whom provided chews for their dogs. The reported median chew rate (total mins/day) for dogs in this study was 6.9 min per day with a mean of 20.9 min per day. Variables identified as risk factors for relatively lower chew rate were advancing dog age and single-dog households. Relatively lower chew provision occurred with low dog body weight, and having young carers (18–25 years old) compared to the highest provision (97 %) by carers 36–55-years old. The reported barriers to carers providing hard bones to dogs were ‘too messy and smelly’ (p = 0.001; No: 0.68 ± 0.062 mins/day; Yes: 0.24 ± 0.107 mins/day)(mean ± SD), ‘I'm concerned about the impact on my dog's teeth’ (p &lt; 0.001; No: 0.76 ± 0.068 mins/day; Yes: 0.19 ± 0.082 mins/day), and ‘my vet or breeder said not to’ (p = 0.001; No: 0.67 ± 0.061 mins/day; Yes: 0.19 ± 0.118 mins/day). Other significant barriers to offering chew substrates in general occurred in the high chew group and so did not impact chew rates (‘no particular reason’, ‘they cost too much’, ‘I’m concerned about the impacts on my dog’s general health’). Dogs living mostly indoors were less likely to be offered bones while living with children in the household was associated with reduced likelihood of offering dried or fresh animal products (<em>Dried</em>; p &lt; 0.01) and objects filled with food (<em>Filled</em>; p = 0.01). These risk factors for less than average chewing opportunity may help to identify dogs in need of improved access to chewable substrates. Assisting to remediate such individuals’ chew opportunities can improve their health and welfare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"297 ","pages":"Article 106927"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146034524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Excessive energy in dogs: The impact of caregiver-related variables and fear/anxiety 狗的过度能量:照顾者相关变量和恐惧/焦虑的影响
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106900
Maria Toscano Batista , Catarina Lavrador , Gonçalo da Graça-Pereira
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Born to lunge? A survey on lunging behaviour and associated factors in Border Collies 天生就会冲刺?边境牧羊犬扑跃行为及其相关因素的调查
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106894
Britt Marin , Sofie Salden , Bart Broeckx , Wim Van Den Broeck , Anouck Haverbeke
{"title":"Born to lunge? A survey on lunging behaviour and associated factors in Border Collies","authors":"Britt Marin ,&nbsp;Sofie Salden ,&nbsp;Bart Broeckx ,&nbsp;Wim Van Den Broeck ,&nbsp;Anouck Haverbeke","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106894","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106894","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lunging behaviour (LB) is defined as a sudden, forceful forward movement towards moving stimuli (e.g., cars, cyclists), typically resulting in abrupt leash tension and reflecting heightened arousal or motion sensitivity. It is commonly reported by Border Collie (BC) caregivers and is often perceived as problematic or dangerous, yet its underlying drivers remain poorly understood. Given that Border Collies (BCs) have been bred for herding—an activity involving high responsiveness to motion—this breed may be particularly predisposed. However, empirical data on the prevalence and influencing factors of lunging behaviour in BCs remains limited. This study therefore aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of LB in BCs, and (2) identify potential associations between LB and various demographic (i.e. age, lineage, source and age of adoption), behavioural (i.e. presence of abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs), and environmental (i.e. living environment, walking context, type of training) factors. An online survey was performed and resulted in 952 valid responses among BC caregivers. LB was reported in 25.3 % (n = 241) of BCs. Age, training type, and co-occurrence of abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs) were significantly associated with LB, while lineage and environment were not. These findings suggest that LB is multifactorial, possibly reflecting broader patterns of behavioural dysregulation with welfare implications. Greater awareness of the factors associated with LB may support more informed behavioural management strategies, ultimately improving the welfare of both these dogs and their caregivers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"296 ","pages":"Article 106894"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Roughage feeding patterns of dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system with automatic milking 母牛-小牛接触自动挤奶系统中奶牛粗饲料喂养模式的研究
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106902
Coenraad L. van Zyl , Eddie A.M. Bokkers , Yannick J.M. Aarts , Jacinta D. Bus , Bas Kemp , Hanna Eriksson , Ariëtte T.M. van Knegsel
{"title":"Roughage feeding patterns of dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system with automatic milking","authors":"Coenraad L. van Zyl ,&nbsp;Eddie A.M. Bokkers ,&nbsp;Yannick J.M. Aarts ,&nbsp;Jacinta D. Bus ,&nbsp;Bas Kemp ,&nbsp;Hanna Eriksson ,&nbsp;Ariëtte T.M. van Knegsel","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106902","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106902","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Dairy cows in contact with their calves can spend time engaging in maternal behaviors, which may affect their feeding patterns. This study aimed to evaluate the roughage feeding behavior patterns of dairy cows with minimum 12 weeks of full calf contact (<strong>FC</strong>) across the nursing (0–12 weeks in milk; <strong>WIM</strong>), gradual weaning (13–14 WIM) and post-separation periods (15–17 WIM), and compared with that of conventionally managed cows with no contact (<strong>NC</strong>) with their calves. Primiparous- and multiparous Swedish Holstein and Swedish Red cows were allocated to the FC (n = 18) or the NC (n = 20) treatment based on parity, dam breed, calf breed (dairy or beef mix), and calf sex. The NC cows were separated from their calves on average 13.5 h post-parturition. NC and FC cows shared roughage, lying (containing cubicles and concentrate feeders), and milking areas in the barn, whereas FC cows could additionally enter a contact area (containing cubicles and concentrate feeders) to be with their calves. All cows were milked in the same automatic milking unit and had ad libitum access to a partial mixed ration provided in 20 individual roughage bins with scales and automated individual visit registration. During the 0–12 WIM period, FC cows consumed more roughage per day than NC cows (40.2 vs. 36.2 kg/d, <em>P</em> = 0.033) and per meal (6.8 vs. 5.7 kg/meal, <em>P</em> = 0.007). During this period, number of daily meals, feeding rate, feeding duration per day and meal, number of feeder visits per day and per meal, and meal duration did not differ between treatment groups. Both FC and NC cows primarily visited the roughage bins directly following milking. However, during the 0–12 WIM period, FC cows more often returned directly to the area where the calves were housed than NC cows returned directly to their resting area (7.3 vs 3.2 % of occasions, P &lt; 0.001). During the 13–14 WIM period, FC cows increased their feeding rate by 4 % (<em>P</em> = 0.012), while maintaining a similar roughage intake as NC cows. None other feeding pattern variables differed from NC cows. During the 15–17 WIM period, physical separation of the calves did not substantially alter the roughage feeding patterns in the dams. In conclusion, dairy cows with calf contact in the current system were able to maintain their roughage intake, while the use of functional areas of the barn differed slightly during the nursing period compared with conventional cows.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"296 ","pages":"Article 106902"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Early maternal separation induced spatial memory deficits through hippocampal inflammation in piglets 早期母亲分离通过海马炎症诱导仔猪空间记忆缺陷
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106906
Qi Han , Baochen Xie , Yuxi Shen , Ting Wei , Wenhui Zhang , YongJian Cui , Honggui Liu , Shuai Liu
{"title":"Early maternal separation induced spatial memory deficits through hippocampal inflammation in piglets","authors":"Qi Han ,&nbsp;Baochen Xie ,&nbsp;Yuxi Shen ,&nbsp;Ting Wei ,&nbsp;Wenhui Zhang ,&nbsp;YongJian Cui ,&nbsp;Honggui Liu ,&nbsp;Shuai Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106906","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106906","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In intensive swine production, early weaning commonly occurs at 21 days of age or earlier, a critical window for neurodevelopment. Maternal separation is a well-established early-life stress paradigm in rodent models, eliciting cognitive impairments. However, the neurobiological effects of early maternal separation on brain function remain poorly understood in pigs. The present study examined the effects of maternal separation at days 7, 21, and 35 on cognitive performance. The novel object recognition and spatial memory were evaluated using the novel object recognition test and novel location recognition test, respectively. Pro-inflammatory cytokines and key molecules in the BDNF-TrkB and MAPK-CREB pathways were detected using RT-qPCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. The results showed that maternal separation at days 7 and 21 induced spatial memory deficits without affecting object recognition. Histopathological analysis revealed a reduced thickness of the pyramidal cell layer in the hippocampal CA1 subfield and an elevated Iba-1-positive rate. Additionally, the expression of TrkB, CREB, and BDNF was significantly downregulated, whereas the expression of IL-6 and TNF-α was upregulated in piglet hippocampus. Furthermore, the expression of K-Ras, H-Ras, Raf1, MEK7, ERK1, and ERK2 was significantly reduced, indicating suppression of the MAPK pathway. These findings suggest that early maternal separation induced spatial memory deficits in piglets through neuroinflammation, dysregulation of the BDNF-TrkB pathway, and suppression of the MAPK-CREB pathway.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"296 ","pages":"Article 106906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145838165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Owners’ perceptions of canine quality of life across public and private veterinary care 主人对公共和私人兽医护理犬类生活质量的看法
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106898
Jorge Adrián Madera-García , Anahí Maldonado-Cabrera , Guadalupe López-Robles , Reyna Fabiola Osuna-Chávez , Ricardo Zamorano-Algandar , Blayra Maldonado-Cabrera
{"title":"Owners’ perceptions of canine quality of life across public and private veterinary care","authors":"Jorge Adrián Madera-García ,&nbsp;Anahí Maldonado-Cabrera ,&nbsp;Guadalupe López-Robles ,&nbsp;Reyna Fabiola Osuna-Chávez ,&nbsp;Ricardo Zamorano-Algandar ,&nbsp;Blayra Maldonado-Cabrera","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106898","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106898","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Owners’ perceptions of their dogs' quality of life offer valuable insights into emotional and behavioral aspects that reflect the overall well-being of the dog. This perception can be assessed using validated surveys, which have become essential tools for the evaluation of dog population management programs. The objective of this study was to compare the perceived quality of life of dogs as reported by their owners, who accessed either public or private dog population management programs in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among owners who accessed a dog’s population management program between June 2022 and November 2024. The survey responses were analyzed using internal consistency, and associations according to veterinary models were calculated using proper statistical tests. A total of 947 dog owners completed the survey, a high internal consistency was observed across all domains (α &gt; 0.7), the highest reliability was shown in the 'happiness' domain (α = 0.91). In this domain, dog owners who attended public programs showed significantly higher scores (mean ± SD: 17.81 ± 3.67) compared to those attending private veterinary models (mean ± SD: 16.52 ± 4.85; p = 0.000). This finding may reflect contextual factors such as a stronger emotional bond among owners and dogs. Conversely, the “physiological functioning” and “mental state” domains showed significantly higher scores in the private veterinary care model (p = 0.035 and p = 0.000, respectively), possibly due to better access to health services. No significant differences were found in the “hygiene” domain (p = 0.960) or the global score (p = 0.138). These findings suggest that, despite operational limitations, public population management programs may be associated with a more favorable perception of dog’s quality of life. The results support the implementation and strengthening of public dog population management programs as a feasible strategy to enhance the quality of life for dogs in a resource-limited urban settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"296 ","pages":"Article 106898"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Is social buffering consistent across the time of the day? A study in a diurnal (Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus) and a nocturnal fish species (tench Tinca tinca) 社交缓冲在一天中的各个时间是否一致?尼罗罗非鱼(Oreochromis niloticus)和夜行鱼(tench Tinca Tinca)的研究
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106895
Santiago Pintos , Tyrone Lucon-Xiccato , Gonzalo De Alba , Francelly Geralda Campos , Francisco Javier Sánchez-Vázquez , Cristiano Bertolucci , Luisa María Vera
{"title":"Is social buffering consistent across the time of the day? A study in a diurnal (Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus) and a nocturnal fish species (tench Tinca tinca)","authors":"Santiago Pintos ,&nbsp;Tyrone Lucon-Xiccato ,&nbsp;Gonzalo De Alba ,&nbsp;Francelly Geralda Campos ,&nbsp;Francisco Javier Sánchez-Vázquez ,&nbsp;Cristiano Bertolucci ,&nbsp;Luisa María Vera","doi":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106895","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.applanim.2025.106895","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In social animals, interactions with conspecifics provide several benefits that ultimately enhance welfare and fitness, including the attenuation of individuals’ responses to environmental challenges often referred to as social buffering. This effect has been reported across several fish taxa. However, evidence suggests that social buffering is remarkably variable in fish, depending on intrinsic factors of species and environmental conditions. In this research, we explored whether social buffering effects vary throughout the time of the day in two fish species with opposed activity patterns: the diurnal Nile tilapia (<em>Oreochromis niloticus)</em> and the nocturnal tench (<em>Tinca tinca)</em>. To this goal, we collected behavioural indicators of welfare in fish subjected to two different social conditions (i.e., isolation or groups of five fish) for 24 h every 4 h. These indicators were based on well-reported behaviours associated with stress in fish, such as bottom-dwelling, freezing, activity and erratic movements. Our results revealed social buffering effects in both species in almost all analysed indicators, showing increased welfare in the presence of conspecifics. Critically, while the social buffering effect was constant throughout the day in tench, it varied between day and night in tilapia. Furthermore, the isolation condition disrupted daily rhythmicity only in tilapia, but not in tench, highlighting interspecific variation in the influence of conspecifics on behavioural rhythms. Overall, our findings supported the presence of social companions to improve fish welfare in captivity and underscored the importance of considering species-specific behavioural rhythms for tailoring management practices that minimise stress.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8222,"journal":{"name":"Applied Animal Behaviour Science","volume":"296 ","pages":"Article 106895"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145749957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Towards transparent and reproducible behavioural research: The importance of data archiving and sharing 走向透明和可重复的行为研究:数据存档和共享的重要性
IF 2 2区 农林科学
Applied Animal Behaviour Science Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2026.106945
Péter Pongrácz, Irene Camerlink
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