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  • Conservation Biology
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Biological diversity (biodiversity) is crucial for ecosystem health and human well-being.
  • Traditional biodiversity indices (Shannon-Wiener, species richness, evenness, dominance) require advanced mathematical expertise.
  • Ecologists and biologists often face challenges in applying these complex statistical methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly software tool, VBioindex, for simplified biodiversity assessment.
  • To provide an accessible method for calculating standard biodiversity metrics.
  • To facilitate long-term biodiversity monitoring through time-series analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Development of VBioindex, a software program with an intuitive interface.
  • Implementation of algorithms for calculating Shannon-Wiener index, species richness, evenness, and relative dominance.
  • Integration of time-series analysis functions for longitudinal data investigation.

Main Results:

  • VBioindex successfully calculates key biodiversity indices.
  • The program provides a user-friendly interface, reducing the technical barrier for researchers.
  • Visual representation of results and time-series analysis capabilities are included.

Conclusions:

  • VBioindex enhances the accessibility of biodiversity assessment for a wider range of scientists.
  • The tool supports both current biodiversity status evaluation and long-term ecological trend analysis.
  • This promotes more effective biodiversity conservation and management strategies.