Cognitive dimensions, scales, and multidisciplinary coordinate systems in macroecosystem science.

Area of Science:

• Ecosystem science
• Macroecology
• Environmental science

Background:

• Ecology has evolved into ecosystem science, integrating biology, geography, and environmental science.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration has expanded ecology's theoretical framework.
• Concepts like "dimension" and "scale" require clearer definition within ecological research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the origins and definitions of "dimension", "scale", and "coordinate" concepts.
• To discuss the ecological implications of these concepts in macroecosystem science.
• To develop a multi-dimensional coordinate framework for ecosystem science.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of conceptual origins and definitions.
• Exploration of ecosystem functions and processes across disciplinary dimensions.
• Definition of macroecosystem scales (time, space, organization).

Main Results:

• Clarified the origins and definitions of "dimension", "scale", and "coordinate" in ecology.
• Identified the need for precise application of these concepts in macroecosystem science.
• Developed a multi-dimensional coordinate framework for ecosystem science.

Conclusions:

• A multi-dimensional coordinate framework is proposed for ecosystem science.
• This framework aims to enhance the theoretical system of ecosystem science.
• Provides a cognitive and measurement basis for macroecosystem research across time, space, and organization.