Global Biases in Ecology and Conservation Research: Insight From Pollinator Studies.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101121949 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1461-0248 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1461023X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ecol Lett Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Oxford, UK : Blackwell Publishing
      Original Publication: Oxford, UK : [Paris, France] : Blackwell Science ; Centre national de la recherche scientifique, c1998-
    • Subject Terms:
      Pollination* ; Conservation of Natural Resources* ; Ecology*/methods; Animals ; Bias ; Research
    • Abstract:
      In the fields of ecology and conservation, taxonomic and geographic biases may compromise scientific progress. Using pollinator research as a case study, we evaluate four drivers of these biases and propose solutions to address (i) untested generalisations from highly studied taxa, (ii) information accessibility, (iii) scattered environmental regulations and (iv) restricted infrastructure and funding resources. Expanding the taxonomic, functional and geographic breadth of research and legislation, and involving scientists in policymaking, can generate greater equity, accessibility and impact of future science. Using search engines in different languages, Open Access (OA) publishing and promoting mutually beneficial collaborations between scientists from developed and developing countries, may help to overcome geographic biases in research and funding. We suggest reviewing potentially similar biases and their drivers in other branches of ecology and conservation and identifying further ways to achieve information balance in science.
      (© 2024 The Author(s). Ecology Letters published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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    • Grant Information:
      202200067 Maj ja Tor Nesslingin Säätiö
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: accessibility; biodiversity; conservation; environmental policy; funding; open science; pollinators
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241231 Date Completed: 20241231 Latest Revision: 20250104
    • Publication Date:
      20250104
    • Accession Number:
      PMC11687349
    • Accession Number:
      10.1111/ele.70050
    • Accession Number:
      39737728