Frontiers in Conservation Science
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Future of Biodiversity Preservation
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Biodiversity Conservation:
The journal publishes research aimed at understanding and preserving biodiversity across various ecosystems, focusing on species recovery, habitat restoration, and ecosystem management. - Human-Wildlife Interactions:
A significant area of focus is on the dynamics between humans and wildlife, including conflict mitigation strategies and the socio-ecological impacts of human activities on wildlife populations. - Community and Indigenous Knowledge:
The journal emphasizes the importance of integrating local and indigenous knowledge into conservation practices, recognizing the value of community engagement and traditional ecological knowledge. - Conservation Technology and Methodology:
Research exploring innovative technologies and methodologies for conservation, such as remote sensing, environmental DNA (eDNA), and machine learning, to enhance monitoring and management efforts. - Policy and Governance in Conservation:
The journal considers the role of policy frameworks and governance structures in conservation, including the effectiveness of legal protections and community-based management approaches.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Adaptation:
There is an increasing emphasis on research that explores the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services, with studies focusing on adaptation strategies for conservation planning. - Community Engagement and Social Dimensions:
A growing trend is the incorporation of social science perspectives in conservation, focusing on community engagement, public perceptions, and the socio-economic factors influencing conservation success. - Conservation Technology Innovations:
The rise of technology-driven research, including the use of artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and eDNA, is becoming more pronounced, reflecting a shift towards data-intensive conservation methodologies. - Transboundary Conservation Initiatives:
Emerging themes include the study of transboundary conservation efforts that address ecological connectivity across borders, highlighting the need for collaborative approaches to conservation. - Human Dimensions of Wildlife Conservation:
Research focusing on the human dimensions of wildlife conservation, including the understanding of human attitudes and behaviors towards wildlife, is gaining traction, reflecting a recognition of the importance of social factors in conservation outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK):
Although still relevant, there has been a noticeable decline in the number of papers directly addressing traditional ecological knowledge as a standalone theme, suggesting a shift towards integrating TEK more seamlessly with other conservation methodologies. - Species-Specific Conservation:
Research centered solely on individual species recovery is becoming less frequent, with a trend towards more holistic approaches that consider ecosystem-level interactions and multi-species conservation strategies. - Historical Ecology:
The focus on historical ecology and its applications in modern conservation efforts appears to be waning, as more research prioritizes current threats and adaptive management strategies over retrospective analyses.
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