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  • Ecology
  • Computational Science
  • Scientific Publishing

Background:

  • Code is integral to modern ecological research.
  • However, research code is often unpublished and undervalued.
  • This hinders reproducibility and collaborative scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate how scientific journals handle research code.
  • To identify barriers preventing code publication in ecology.
  • To propose strategies for promoting and archiving ecological code.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of journal policies regarding code publication.
  • Discussion of challenges faced by researchers in sharing code.
  • Development of recommendations for best practices.

Main Results:

  • Journals show varied approaches to code handling.
  • Significant barriers to code publication exist.
  • Lack of standardized archiving and recognition is prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Improved journal policies are needed for code.
  • Addressing barriers will enhance research reproducibility.
  • Promoting code sharing and archiving is crucial for ecological science.