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Mini-review: effect sizes and meta-analysis for antifouling research
Andrew J Guerin1, Anthony S Clare1
1a School of Natural and Environmental Sciences , Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne , UK.
Biofouling
|February 15, 2019
Summary
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are underused in biofouling and antifouling (AF) research. Adopting these methods can improve data synthesis and comparison of antifouling surfaces.
Area of Science:
- Marine biology
- Materials science
- Environmental science
Background:
- Replication of experimental findings is crucial for scientific acceptance.
- Systematic review and meta-analysis are established methods for synthesizing research.
- A shift from null hypothesis significance testing to effect size estimation is occurring in many fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the underutilization of systematic review and meta-analysis in biofouling and antifouling (AF) research.
- To discuss the benefits of adopting these advanced statistical techniques in AF research.
- To encourage AF researchers to implement these methods for more robust conclusions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in biofouling and antifouling (AF) research.
- Discussion of the principles and advantages of systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Exploration of how these methods facilitate data comparison and synthesis.
Main Results:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis techniques are currently underused in the AF research field.
- Adoption of these methods allows for comparison of test surfaces tested at different times.
- These techniques enable the combination of results from repeated experiments and exploration of variable effects.
Conclusions:
- Biofouling and antifouling (AF) researchers should consider adopting systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Implementing these methods can lead to more reliable and comprehensive understanding of AF surface performance.
- Reporting research in a manner that facilitates future synthesis is recommended.
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