Citizen science in environmental and ecological sciences

Nature Reviews Methods Primers, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 2(1)

Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2022

Citizen science is an increasingly acknowledged approach applied in many scientific domains, and particularly within the environmental ecological sciences, which non-professional participants contribute to data collection advance research. We present contributory citizen as a valuable method scientists practitioners focusing on full life cycle of practice, from design implementation, evaluation management. highlight key issues how address them, such participant engagement retention, quality assurance bias correction, well ethical considerations regarding sharing. also provide range examples illustrate diversity applications, biodiversity research land cover assessment forest health monitoring marine pollution. The aspects reproducibility sharing are considered, placing encompassing open perspective. Finally, we discuss its limitations challenges outlook for application multiple domains. Contributory whole or part This Primer outlines use discussing engagement, correction.

Язык: Английский

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Health Equity Tourism: Ravaging the Justice Landscape

Journal of Medical Systems, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 46(3)

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2022

As the long-standing and ubiquitous racial inequities of United States reached national attention, public health community has witnessed rise "health equity tourism". This phenomenon is process previously unengaged investigators pivoting into research without developing necessary scientific expertise for high-quality work. In this essay, we define provide an explanation antecedent conditions that facilitated its development. We also describe consequences tourism – namely, recapitulating systems inequity within academy dilution a landscape carefully curated by scholars who have demonstrated sustained commitments to as primary discipline praxis. Lastly, set principles can guide novice researchers becoming members rather than mere tourists equity.

Язык: Английский

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Revisiting concepts of evidence in implementation science

Implementation Science, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2022

Evidence, in multiple forms, is a foundation of implementation science. For public health and clinical practice, evidence includes the following: type 1 on etiology burden; 2 effectiveness interventions; 3: dissemination (D&I) within context. To support vision for development use D&I science that more comprehensive equitable (particularly 3 evidence), this article aims to clarify concepts evidence, summarize ongoing debates about provide set recommendations tools/resources addressing "how-to" filling gaps most critical advancing

Язык: Английский

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A framework for contextualizing social‐ecological biases in contributory science data

People and Nature, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(2), С. 377 - 390

Опубликована: Март 3, 2024

Abstract Contributory science—including citizen and community science—allows scientists to leverage participant‐generated data while providing an opportunity for engaging with local members. Data yielded by biodiversity platforms allow professional answer ecological evolutionary questions across both geographic temporal scales, which is incredibly valuable conservation efforts. The reported contributory platforms, such as eBird iNaturalist, can be driven social variables, leading biased data. Though empirical work has highlighted the biases in data, little articulated how arise societal consequences of these biases. We present a conceptual framework illustrating variables create bias science In this framework, we four filters— participation , detectability sampling preference —that ultimately shape type location examine from largest platforms—eBird iNaturalist—in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, discuss potential Lastly, conclude several recommendations researchers institutions move towards more inclusive field. With recommendations, provide opportunities ameliorate practice equitable conservation. Read free Plain Language Summary article on Journal blog.

Язык: Английский

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Nature and human well-being: The olfactory pathway

Science Advances, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(20)

Опубликована: Май 15, 2024

The world is undergoing massive atmospheric and ecological change, driving unprecedented challenges to human well-being. Olfaction a key sensory system through which these impacts occur. sense of smell influences quality satisfaction with life, emotion, emotion regulation, cognitive function, social interactions, dietary choices, stress, depressive symptoms. Exposures via the olfactory pathway can also lead (anti-)inflammatory outcomes. Increased understanding needed regarding ways in odorants generated by nature (i.e., natural environments) affect With perspectives from range health, social, sciences, we provide an overview this unique system, four consensus statements olfaction environment, conceptual framework that integrates into effects environments on We then discuss how contribute better accounting policy land-use decision-making and, turn, planetary health.

Язык: Английский

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Connecting Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches in Environmental Observing

BioScience, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 71(5), С. 467 - 483

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2021

Abstract Effective responses to rapid environmental change rely on observations inform planning and decision-making. Reviewing literature from 124 programs across the globe analyzing survey data for 30 Arctic community-based monitoring programs, we compare top-down, large-scale program driven approaches with bottom-up initiated steered at community level. Connecting these two linking Indigenous local knowledge yields benefits including improved information products enhanced observing efficiency sustainability. We identify core principles central such links: matching aims, scales, ability act information; priorities; fostering compatibility in methodology management; respect of intellectual property rights implementation free, prior, informed consent; creating sufficient organizational support structures; ensuring sustained members’ commitment. Interventions overcome challenges adhering are discussed.

Язык: Английский

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The Concept, Practice, Application, and Results of Locally Based Monitoring of the Environment

BioScience, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 71(5), С. 484 - 502

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2021

Abstract Locally based monitoring is typically undertaken in areas which communities have a close attachment to their natural resource base. We present summary of work develop theoretical and practical understanding locally we outline tests this approach research practice over the past 20 years. Our show that delivers credible data at local scale independent external experts can be used inform national decision making within short timeframe. believe conducted by anchored will gain importance where scientist-led sparse or too expensive sustain for ecosystem attributes cases remote sensing cannot provide data. The spread smartphone technology online portals further enhance usefulness discipline.

Язык: Английский

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Expanding the Impact of Citizen Science

BioScience, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 71(5), С. 448 - 451

Опубликована: Апрель 13, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Community Monitoring of Natural Resource Systems and the Environment

Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 47(1), С. 637 - 670

Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2022

Community monitoring can track environmental phenomena, resource use, and natural management processes of concern to community members. It also contribute planning decision-making empower members in management. While that addresses the crisis is growing, it gathers data on other global challenges: climate change, social welfare, health. Some programs are challenged by limited collective action participation, insufficient state responsiveness proposals, lack sustainability over time. Additionally, environment increasingly harassed sometimes killed. more effective with improved collection, sharing, andstronger efforts meet information needs, enable conflict resolution, strengthen self-determination. Other promising areas for development further incorporating governance issues, embracing integrated approaches at level, establishing stronger links national frameworks.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the importance-performance analysis of adaptive capacity programs for sustainable mangrove conservation in the Taman Nasional Bali Barat conservation area

Ocean & Coastal Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 257, С. 107345 - 107345

Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2024

Язык: Английский

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