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Language barriers in conservation science citation networks
Kelsey Hannah1,2, Richard A Fuller1,2, Rebecca K Smith3
1School of The Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Summary
Non-English scientific evidence is underutilized in global conservation efforts. Translating abstracts into English can significantly increase the visibility and impact of this crucial research.
Area of Science:
- Conservation Science
- Bibliometrics
- Ecology
Background:
- Effective species and ecosystem conservation relies on comprehensive scientific evidence.
- Non-English language research is a significant but underutilized resource in global conservation.
- Citation patterns reveal disparities in the use of evidence across languages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the underutilization of non-English language evidence in conservation literature.
- To identify factors influencing the citation of non-English research in English-language publications.
- To assess the impact of English abstracts on the visibility of non-English research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of citation patterns for conservation effectiveness studies.
- Comparison of English-language articles with 15 non-English language articles.
- Multivariate modeling incorporating lexical distance, abstract availability, study design, and species conservation status.
Main Results:
- Non-English articles receive significantly fewer citations in English compared to English articles.
- Hungarian, Polish, Korean, and Russian articles are particularly undercited.
- Articles with English abstracts receive more English citations, irrespective of content complexity or species status.
- Non-English articles show high citation rates within their respective language communities.
Conclusions:
- Increasing the visibility of non-English research, especially from underutilized languages, is vital for global conservation.
- Providing English abstracts can enhance the accessibility and readership of non-English scientific articles.
- Recognizing the value of non-English evidence is crucial for a holistic understanding of conservation challenges.
Keywords:
citation patternsconservation scienceevidence synthesisevidence‐based conservationlanguage barrierslanguage biasmetasciencenon‐English‐language literatureMore Related Videos
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