Diversity-Basel
Scope & Guideline
Advancing biodiversity research for a sustainable future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biodiversity Assessment:
Research on species diversity, distribution patterns, and community structure across different ecosystems, including aquatic, terrestrial, and subterranean environments. - Conservation Biology:
Focus on strategies for the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems, including genetic assessments, habitat suitability modeling, and the evaluation of conservation policies. - Ecological Interactions:
Studies examining the interactions between species within ecosystems, including predator-prey dynamics, mutualisms, and the effects of invasive species. - Molecular Phylogenetics:
Utilization of molecular techniques such as DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis to explore genetic diversity, species delimitation, and evolutionary relationships among taxa. - Impact of Climate Change:
Research on how climate change affects biodiversity, species distribution, and ecosystem functioning, including assessments of adaptive traits and responses to environmental stressors. - Human-Wildlife Interactions:
Investigations into the effects of human activities on wildlife, including habitat fragmentation, road mortality, and community perceptions towards conservation.
Trending and Emerging
- eDNA Metabarcoding:
The use of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has surged, allowing for efficient monitoring of biodiversity and assessment of community structure across various ecosystems. - Climate Change Research:
There is an increasing focus on understanding the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, including species distribution models and adaptive responses of flora and fauna. - Conservation Genomics:
Emerging research in conservation genomics is gaining traction, with studies investigating the genetic diversity and population structure of endangered species to inform management practices. - Human Dimensions of Conservation:
A growing emphasis on the social aspects of conservation, including community engagement and the socio-economic factors influencing biodiversity preservation, reflects a trend towards integrating human perspectives into biodiversity research. - Functional Diversity Studies:
Research exploring functional diversity and its relationship to ecosystem services and resilience is trending, emphasizing the role of species traits in ecological interactions and community stability.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Taxonomy:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers solely focused on traditional taxonomic classifications without integrating molecular techniques, as the field increasingly emphasizes phylogenetic and genetic approaches. - Invasive Species Studies:
Research specifically centered on invasive species impacts has waned, potentially due to a shift towards broader ecological interactions and conservation strategies that encompass invasive species as part of a larger ecological context. - Local Biodiversity Hotspots:
The emphasis on documenting local biodiversity hotspots, particularly in well-studied regions, has decreased as the journal shifts towards global assessments and integrative conservation strategies.
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