edgeeffect
Edge effect is a term used across disciplines to describe how a boundary or interface causes conditions and behaviors near the edge to differ from those in the interior of a system. Commonly, it implies that physical, chemical, or biological processes at the boundary are amplified, suppressed, or altered due to changes in factors such as microclimate, connectivity, or accessibility.
In ecology and landscape science, edge effects describe changes in species richness, behavior, and ecosystem processes
In materials science and nanotechnology, edge effects refer to the distinct chemical and electronic properties observed
In imaging, microscopy, and signal processing, edge effects are artifacts arising from finite sampling windows, padding,
Recognizing edge effects is important for experimental design and data interpretation. Researchers mitigate by expanding measurement