Some Insects Are More Equal Than Others: A Comparison of Popular Large Language Model Chatbots' Treatment of Different Insect Groups DOI Creative Commons
Marina Moser, Lars Krogmann, Dominic Wanke

et al.

Integrative Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 17, 2025

ABSTRACT Bees and butterflies are generally viewed positively in society, whereas other insects, such as wasps or flies, often underappreciated despite their essential ecological roles. As biodiversity loss continues to pose a major challenge for humankind, it necessitates re‐evaluation of these biases support the protection whole. With large language model (LLM) chatbots becoming increasingly integrated into daily life information dissemination education purposes, understanding inherent is vital. In this study, we tested 10 popular Western LLM using simple prompts assess how they portray bees wasps. Butterflies, moths, mosquitoes were also included comparison evaluate broader societal perceptions. Our results show that indeed depicted by moths somewhat positively, while wasps, associated with more negative portrayals. We found LLMs mirror prevailing human toward different insect groups perceived importance nature conservation. Moreover, demonstrate tend oversimplify diversity predominantly restricting “bees” honeybees “wasps” yellowjackets, thereby neglecting includes wild parasitoid The appeared favor Nearctic species when recommending conservation priorities. By highlighting discussing implications, our research underscores nuanced science communication expert involvement decision‐making Addressing prevent reinforcement public misconceptions promote ecologically indispensable yet less groups.

Language: Английский

Enhancing Sustainability: Exploring the Knowledge, Actions, and Willingness of Pre-Service Primary School Teachers DOI Open Access
Aurora Muñoz-Losa,

Jorge Crespo-Martín,

Miriam Andrea Hernández del Barco

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 1120 - 1120

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

In this study, the impact is assessed of a sustainability course on pre-service primary school teachers’ knowledge, behavior, and willingness towards sustainability. It aims to determine how type education empowers future educators as agents change more sustainable practices in settings. quasi-experimental design employed with questionnaires administered before after 56 teachers. Robust statistical methods were used analyze data for independent paired samples, well Spearman’s correlation explore associations between cognitive, behavioral, conative dimensions The results showed significant improvements cognitive following intervention. Students increased their knowledge about demonstrated greater adopt behaviors. However, concrete behaviors was less pronounced, suggesting need additional strategies translate into effective action. highlighted teachers, emphasizing its integration teacher training curricula foster both acquisition practical application

Language: Английский

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Multiple modalities of teaching civic education awareness among students: a pragmatic approach-based case study DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Imran

Cogent Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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Some Insects Are More Equal Than Others: A Comparison of Popular Large Language Model Chatbots' Treatment of Different Insect Groups DOI Creative Commons
Marina Moser, Lars Krogmann, Dominic Wanke

et al.

Integrative Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 17, 2025

ABSTRACT Bees and butterflies are generally viewed positively in society, whereas other insects, such as wasps or flies, often underappreciated despite their essential ecological roles. As biodiversity loss continues to pose a major challenge for humankind, it necessitates re‐evaluation of these biases support the protection whole. With large language model (LLM) chatbots becoming increasingly integrated into daily life information dissemination education purposes, understanding inherent is vital. In this study, we tested 10 popular Western LLM using simple prompts assess how they portray bees wasps. Butterflies, moths, mosquitoes were also included comparison evaluate broader societal perceptions. Our results show that indeed depicted by moths somewhat positively, while wasps, associated with more negative portrayals. We found LLMs mirror prevailing human toward different insect groups perceived importance nature conservation. Moreover, demonstrate tend oversimplify diversity predominantly restricting “bees” honeybees “wasps” yellowjackets, thereby neglecting includes wild parasitoid The appeared favor Nearctic species when recommending conservation priorities. By highlighting discussing implications, our research underscores nuanced science communication expert involvement decision‐making Addressing prevent reinforcement public misconceptions promote ecologically indispensable yet less groups.

Language: Английский

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