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class="entry-summary"> <p>The exhibition was organised by Pensoft as part of the communication and dissemination activities for the EC Horizon project eLTER (European Long-Term Ecosystem Research)</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2025/04/08/research-stations-across-europe-presented-in-a-photo-exhibition-in-sofia/" aria-hidden="true"> <img fetchpriority="high" width="900" height="506" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2757-2.jpg?fit=900%2C506&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Research stations across Europe presented in a photo exhibition in Sofia" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2757-2.jpg?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2757-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2757-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2025%2F04%2F08%2Fresearch-stations-across-europe-presented-in-a-photo-exhibition-in-sofia%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>In the past months, a unique photo exhibition showcasing European long-term ecosystem research sites was presented in the Bulgarian capital: Sofia. </p> <p>This visually striking exhibition was not only a celebration of science and nature, but also an illustrative example of Pensoft’s integrated approach to communication, dissemination, and community engagement under the EU-funded <a href="https://elter-ri.eu/" title="">eLTER</a> project.</p> <p>Coordinated by Pensoft’s Communications team, the initiative demonstrates how a carefully curated campaign can be transformed into a multi-layered outreach success. From conceptualization to realization, the team worked closely with the eLTER Coordination and Head Office to create what is now known as the eLTER Grand Campaign—a journey across Europe to visually document the human and ecological stories behind the research stations.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eLTER-Exhibition.jpeg?ssl=1"><img decoding="async" width="840" height="472" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eLTER-Exhibition.jpeg?resize=840%2C472&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-14577" style="width:745px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eLTER-Exhibition.jpeg?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eLTER-Exhibition.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eLTER-Exhibition.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>The eLTER photo exhibition was displayed at the ‘Lover’s bridge’ in Sofia, Bulgaria.</em></figcaption></figure> <p>Over the course of three months, photographer Evgeni Dimitrov and his team traveled across 23 European countries, visiting some of the continent’s most advanced long-term ecosystem research sites. Using both drone and handheld cameras, the team captured nearly 3,000 photographs and 50 videos, bringing an artistic lens to the world of environmental science. The visual materials created during the Grand Campaign will be integrated into the eLTER database, becoming a valuable resource for researchers and stakeholders across Europe. These assets will support ongoing efforts in data visualisation, educational outreach, and long-term documentation of ecosystem changes.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p><em>“During the trip, it was fascinating to observe the work of scientists—each team reflecting the specific national context, yet united by a shared goal: to collect increasingly detailed data that can help us create a better environment</em>. </p> <p><em>I aimed to portray the research stations not only from a technical perspective—showing the equipment and how it’s used—but also within the broader environment: the nature around them, the living beings they interact with, and the people behind the machines who bring meaning to otherwise dry data.</em></p> <cite>explained photographer Evgeni Dimitrov. </cite></blockquote> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2759.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="472" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2759.jpg?resize=840%2C472&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-14578" style="width:775px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2759.jpg?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2759.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2759.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Prof. Dr. Lyub<em>omir Penev (Pensoft’s CEO and founder) and photographer Evgeni Dimitrov at the photo exhibition.</em></figcaption></figure> <p>Seizing the momentum of the exhibition’s launch in Sofia, the Pensoft team also engaged with local media to broaden public awareness of the eLTER project. For example, the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency published <a href="https://www.bta.bg/en/news/843979-photo-exhibition-presents-research-stations-across-europe-in-sofia" title="">a feature story</a>, titled “<em>Photo Exhibition Presents Research Stations across Europe in Sofia</em>” in both Bulgarian and English, which highlights the exhibition, as well as the mission and goals of eLTER, with a special focus on the work of <a href="https://project.lter-bulgaria.net/about/" title="">LTER-Bulgaria</a>. Other local media also covered the news and promoting eLTER.</p> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>This strategic blend of visual storytelling, media engagement, and public outreach exemplifies Pensoft’s holistic approach to science communication. <br><br>From centrally managing a campaign, coordinating international logistics, and delivering high-quality media assets, to generating public interest and securing media coverage, this initiative shows how communication can become a vital extension of research impact.</p></blockquote></figure> <p><em>To stay up to date with the activities and overall progress of the eLTER project, subscribe to the <a href="https://elter-ri.eu/newsletter"><strong>eLTER Newsletter</strong></a>, and follow eLTER on <strong>BlueSky</strong>,<strong> </strong><a href="https://x.com/eLTER_Europe"><strong>X</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elter-ri/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/europeanlter/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a>.</em></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/elter-conference-1.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="472" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/elter-conference-1.jpg?resize=840%2C472&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-14572" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/elter-conference-1.jpg?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/elter-conference-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/elter-conference-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Find updates and more details on the <a href="https://elter-ri.eu/science-conference#intro" title="">conference website</a>. </figcaption></figure> <p>This June, the eLTER project will be holding its very first <a href="https://elter-ri.eu/science-conference" title="">science conference</a> with the aim to bring together scientists across disciplines who are striving to adopt a holistic approach to the understanding of the complex interactions between living organisms, humans, and their physical environment in the critical zone. </p> <p>The event will take place on 23-27 June 2025 in Tampere, Finland. Abstracts submitted to the conference will be made permanently available in the <a href="https://aca.pensoft.net/collection/479/" title="">eLTER Science Conference abstracts collection</a> in the journal-like <a href="https://aca.pensoft.net/" title="">ARPHA Conference Abstract</a> platform. </p> <p class="has-yellow-background-color has-background"><strong>Pensoft </strong>is a project partner and a work package leader in the <strong>eLTER</strong> projects. <strong>eLTER</strong> receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under GA No 871126 (eLTER PPP) and GA No 871128 (eLTER PLUS), and the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under GA No 101131751 (eLTER EnRich).</p> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2025%2F04%2F08%2Fresearch-stations-across-europe-presented-in-a-photo-exhibition-in-sofia%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" 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<article id="post-13893" class="post-13893 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-partnering-scientific-projects tag-carbon tag-carbon-cycle tag-communication tag-consortium tag-european tag-horizon tag-horizon-europe tag-open-science tag-project tag-publishing tag-research tag-scholarly tag-scicomm tag-science tag-science-communication tag-scientific"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2025/02/03/advancing-carbon-cycle-understanding-pensoft-joins-the-concerto-project/" rel="bookmark">Advancing carbon cycle understanding: Pensoft joins the CONCERTO project</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Combining expertise in project branding and stakeholder engagement, Pensoft will support the collaborative mission to enhance understanding and modelling of the terrestrial carbon cycle</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2025/02/03/advancing-carbon-cycle-understanding-pensoft-joins-the-concerto-project/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="900" height="506" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cover_Blog_Image2-1.png?fit=900%2C506&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Advancing carbon cycle understanding: Pensoft joins the CONCERTO project" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cover_Blog_Image2-1.png?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cover_Blog_Image2-1.png?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Cover_Blog_Image2-1.png?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2025%2F02%2F03%2Fadvancing-carbon-cycle-understanding-pensoft-joins-the-concerto-project%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#9df08d"><strong>Pensoft</strong> takes on a fundamental part in the newly launched EU-funded project: <strong>Improved CarbOn cycle represeNtation through multi-sCale models and Earth obseRvation for Terrestrial ecOsystems </strong>(<strong>CONCERTO</strong>) as a leader of Work Package 7: <strong>Communication, dissemination and synergies </strong>of project results and sustainability.</p> <p>Officially started on 1<sup>st </sup>January 2025, the kick-off meeting for CONCERTO was held in Milan, Italy, on 21-22 January 2025. Over 35 participants attended the meeting in person, while several other colleagues joined online to shape the vision of CONCERTO’s aim to strengthen the European research ecosystem by creating an innovative scientific collaborative framework that enhances our understanding, monitoring, and modelling of the terrestrial cycle, and leads to reduced uncertainty and Earth system models convergence.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="560" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-1024x683.jpg?resize=840%2C560&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-13899" style="width:766px;height:auto" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?w=1680 1680w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DSC_0710-1-scaled.jpg?w=2520 2520w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>CONCERTO project’s kick-off meeting was held on 21-22 January 2025 in Milan, Italy.</em> <em>The meeting also welcomed project members remotely.</em></figcaption></figure> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Project</strong></h5> <p>The key objectives of the CONCERTO project are:</p> <p><strong>To enhance the understanding, monitoring, and modelling of the terrestrial carbon cycle</strong>, while reducing uncertainty, and enabling Earth System Model convergence.</p> <p><strong>To utilise novel Earth Observation data to advance research</strong> and improve the representation of land cover, leaf area index, and management intensity through high-resolution maps.</p> <p><strong>To integrate advanced Data Assimilation and Machine Learning</strong> <strong>into modelling</strong> to deliver more accurate and reliable insights.</p> <p><strong>To prepare for the incorporation of FLEX data into land surface models</strong> and leverage data to improve understanding of biogenic volatile organic compound emissions.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pensoft’s role in CONCERTO</strong></h5> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#9df08d">As the leader of Work Package 7, <strong>Pensoft will focus on disseminating the science behind the project</strong> by ensuring effective communication and engagement strategies. A distinctive brand identity will be established through the creation of a project logo, branding guidelines, promotional materials, and a dedicated website. This website will act as a central hub for project content and updates, providing stakeholders and the public with easy access to relevant information.</p> <p>To maximize the project’s impact, Pensoft will develop a comprehensive communication and dissemination strategy to share project results with key stakeholders and target audiences. Additionally, stakeholder engagement efforts will produce high-quality content such as videos, press releases, and newsletters. These materials will communicate the project’s progress and results, reaching a wide audience and fostering greater understanding and awareness of the project’s scientific objectives.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>International Consortium</strong></h5> <p>The project brings together thirteen international partners from seven countries operating in various sectors, ultimately contributing with diverse expertise:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.cmcc.it/"><strong>FONDAZIONE CENTRO EURO-MEDITERRANEOSUI CAMBIAMENTI CLIMATICI</strong></a>, Italy</li> <li><a href="https://www.meeo.it/"><strong>METEOROLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH OBSERVATION SRL</strong></a>, Italy</li> <li><a href="https://www.sistema.at/"><strong>SISTEMA GMBH</strong></a>, Austria</li> <li><a href="https://www.ecmwf.int/"><strong>EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR MEDIUM-RANGE WEATHER FORECASTS</strong></a>, United Kingdom</li> <li><a href="https://www.bsc.es/"><strong>BARCELONA SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER CENTRO NACIONAL DE SUPERCOMPUTACION</strong></a>, Spain</li> <li><a href="https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/"><strong>UNIVERSITEIT ANTWERPEN</strong></a>, Belgium</li> <li><a href="https://www.creaf.cat/en"><strong>CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION ECOLOGICA Y APLICACIONES FORESTALES</strong></a>, Spain</li> <li><a href="https://www.utwente.nl/en/"><strong>UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE</strong></a>, Netherlands</li> <li><a href="https://www.aeronomie.be/en"><strong>INSTITUT ROYAL D’AERONOMIE SPATIALEDE BELGIQUE</strong></a>, Belgium</li> <li><a href="https://www.polito.it/en"><strong>POLITECNICO DI TORINO</strong></a>, Italy</li> <li><a href="https://pensoft.net/"><strong>PENSOFT PUBLISHERS</strong></a>, Bulgaria</li> <li><a href="https://www.reading.ac.uk/world/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=hl_ug25&utm_medium=ppc&utm_content=brand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAneK8BhAVEiwAoy2HYYzRupbzERSwD4AVRUzRSO6NrS_GYmr0wfO7qUOUKlvg_An3aplmzxoCWtUQAvD_BwE"><strong>THE UNIVERSITY OF READING</strong></a>, United Kingdom</li> <li><a href="https://www.imperial.ac.uk/"><strong>IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE</strong></a>, United Kingdom.</li> </ol> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#9df08d">Over the coming months, the <strong>CONCERTO</strong> project <strong>will focus on</strong> <strong>creating innovative resources</strong> to support professionals in improving <strong>multi-scale models and Earth observation</strong> for terrestrial ecosystems.</p> <p><strong><em>The CONCERTO project website is coming soon!</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>In the meantime, make sure to follow the project’s progress by following our social media channels on </em></strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/projectconcerto.eu"><strong><em>BlueSky</em></strong></a><strong><em> and </em></strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/concerto-project-horizon-europe/?viewAsMember=true"><strong><em>LinkedIn</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <div class="twitter-share"><a 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href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/partnering-scientific-projects/" rel="category tag">Partnering scientific projects</a></span><span class="tags-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/carbon/" rel="tag">carbon</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/carbon-cycle/" rel="tag">carbon cycle</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/communication/" rel="tag">communication</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/consortium/" rel="tag">consortium</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/european/" rel="tag">european</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/horizon/" rel="tag">Horizon</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/horizon-europe/" rel="tag">horizon europe</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/open-science/" rel="tag">open science</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/project/" rel="tag">project</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/publishing/" rel="tag">publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/research/" rel="tag">research</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scholarly/" rel="tag">scholarly</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scicomm/" rel="tag">scicomm</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/science/" rel="tag">science</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/science-communication/" rel="tag">science communication</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scientific/" rel="tag">scientific</a></span> </footer> </article> <article id="post-13770" class="post-13770 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-partnering-scientific-projects tag-academia tag-botany tag-citizen-science tag-citizen-scientists tag-eu-project tag-forest-health tag-forest-pests tag-forestry tag-horizon-europe tag-open-science tag-pathogens tag-pest-management tag-pests tag-plant-pathogens tag-plant-science tag-plants tag-research tag-scientists"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2025/01/22/pensoft-joins-the-forsaid-project-in-the-next-chapter-for-forest-health/" rel="bookmark">Pensoft joins the FORSAID project in the next chapter for forest health</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>With its extensive experience in science communication and dissemination, Pensoft will help maximise FORSAID’s impact and ensure its long-term legacy.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2025/01/22/pensoft-joins-the-forsaid-project-in-the-next-chapter-for-forest-health/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1066" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FORSAID-blog-post-cover-1.png?fit=1066%2C600&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Pensoft joins the FORSAID project in the next chapter for forest health" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FORSAID-blog-post-cover-1.png?w=1066&ssl=1 1066w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FORSAID-blog-post-cover-1.png?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FORSAID-blog-post-cover-1.png?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/FORSAID-blog-post-cover-1.png?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2025%2F01%2F22%2Fpensoft-joins-the-forsaid-project-in-the-next-chapter-for-forest-health%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><em>As the dedicated communication partner of the project, Pensoft will lead efforts to popularise a new early detection paradigm targeting forest pests in Europe</em></h3> <p>The issue of pest proliferation is felt more acutely than ever in the wake of globalisation and climate change. As pests and pathogens spread across biomes, the threat to forests and the health of the plants within is only increasing. Cognisant of this worrying trend, the European Union has actively pursued <a href="https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/plant-health-and-biosecurity/legislation/control-measures_en">mitigation and prevention measures</a> over the last few years. Grassroots efforts are also on the rise as insights from academia and citizen science alike improve monitoring capabilities on the ground.</p> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>To address the core of the problem in its entirety, <strong>greater coordination and innovation</strong> across the board are required. <br><br>It is with this tenet in mind that <strong><a href="http://www.forsaid.eu/">FORSAID</a>: FORest Surveillance with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies</strong> –<strong> </strong>first emerged on the scene as a Horizon Europе-funded project. <br><br>The goal of FORSAID is the<strong> inception and deployment of</strong> <strong>a technology-based early detection system</strong> for EU-regulated forest pests. </p></blockquote></figure> <p>The pursuit of that very goal brought together 17 partner organisations from 10 countries. FORSAID is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Having officially started in September 2024, it is set to continue until February 2028.</p> <p class="has-background" style="background-color:#a9eab2">Within the team, <strong>Pensoft</strong> has taken the lead in the domains of <strong>Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation</strong>. Its long-standing expertise vis-a-vis public campaigns for science initiatives will be harnessed in an attempt to show the benefits and solutions that the latest digital innovations can bring to plant health monitoring. Thus, <strong>Pensoft is to help maximise FORSAID’s impact and ensure its long-term legacy</strong>.  </p> <p>The project will be presented across the public domain by following a tailored communication plan. Examples of its implementation include social media campaigns, regular updates of a dedicated FORSAID website and synergies with various stakeholder groups.</p> <h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Foresight in FORSAID</strong></h5> <p>The project consortium firmly believes that<strong> digital innovation is the key to a truly effective pest detection framework</strong>. This signifies the central role of technology at all stages of this paradigm’s development process. </p> <p>More specifically, the employment of digital tools will proceed on several levels: </p> <ul> <li><strong>Satellite and drone surveillance</strong> will be employed to remotely map out forested areas of interest and assess the extent of plant damage caused by pests and pathogens.</li> <li><strong>Smart traps and DNA barcoding</strong> will serve to identify and sort out different species of pests.</li> <li><strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) models</strong> will assist throughout this process as it helps to automate the procedure, thereby increasing efficiency. </li> </ul> <p>Building on the technology-based research and experimentation, insights from a variety of stakeholders will also be gathered to crystalise FORSAID’s approach.</p> <p> The consortium’s intent here is the consolidation of <strong>a network of interested and involved actors</strong> who would ensure the long-term application of the project’s results. A special focus is also placed on<strong> citizen scientists</strong>, whose practical needs will be considered in the design of the digital tools developed within FORSAID. Finally, a detailed economic analysis will assess the early detection framework and its associated technological instruments, in order to ensure its usability in the long run.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="631" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3-1024x769.jpg?resize=840%2C631&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-13782" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C1153&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?resize=1200%2C901&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1727432475924-3.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The FORSAID project consortium at the project’s kick-off meeting held on 26 September 2024 in Padua, Italy. </figcaption></figure> <p><strong>Full list of project partners:</strong></p> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.unipd.it/en/#:~:text=Cultural%20initiatives%20and%20innovative%20student%20projects,">The University of Padua</a> (Italy)</li> <li><a href="https://www.cnr.it/en">The National Research Council of Italy</a> (Italy)</li> <li><a href="https://www.efos.si/en/">EFOS Information Solutions D.O.O.</a> (Slovenia)</li> <li><a href="https://www.eppo.int/index">European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation</a> (international)</li> <li><a href="https://www.plantedforests.org/">European Institute of Planted Forest</a> (international)</li> <li><a href="https://www.iniav.pt/index.php">National Institute of Agricultural and Veterinary Research</a> – INRAE (France)</li> <li><a href="https://www.inrae.fr/en">National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment</a> (Portugal)</li> <li><a href="https://www.isa.ulisboa.pt/cef/en/">Forest Research Centre</a> (Portugal) </li> <li><a href="https://www.kit.edu/english/">Karlsruhe Institute of Technology</a> (Germany)</li> <li><a href="https://lnu.se/en/">Linnaeus University</a> (Sweden)</li> <li><a href="https://www.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/en">Museum für Naturkunde – Leibniz Institute for Evolutionand Biodiversity Science</a> (Germany)</li> <li><a href="https://pensoft.net/">Pensoft Publishers</a> (Bulgaria)</li> <li><a href="https://www.gozdis.si/en/">Slovenian Forestry Institute</a> (Slovenia)</li> <li><a href="https://www.telespazio.com/en/home">Telespazio France SAS</a> (France)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ku.dk/english/">University of Copenhagen</a> (Denmark)</li> <li><a href="https://www.nltu.edu.ua/">Ukrainian National Forestry University</a> (Ukraine)</li> <li><a href="https://www.wsl.ch/en/">Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL</a> (Switzerland)</li> </ol> <p><strong>You can follow the project’s progress and achievements on the dedicated </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/104651913/admin/dashboard/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/forsaidproject.bsky.social"><strong>BlueSky</strong></a><strong> pages and FORSAID’S brand new official </strong><a href="http://www.forsaid.eu/"><strong>website</strong></a>.</p> <p></p> <div class="twitter-share"><a 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tag-publishing tag-publishing-platform tag-research tag-scholarly tag-scholarly-publishing tag-scientific tag-stm-publishing"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/07/02/the-international-biogeography-society-relaunches-flagship-journal-frontiers-of-biogeography-on-pensofts-arpha-platform/" rel="bookmark">The International Biogeography Society relaunches flagship journal Frontiers of Biogeography on ARPHA platform</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>“This switch of our journal to a cutting-edge platform, and its committed team of editors, should continue to raise the journal’s visibility and impact,” comments Prof. Dr. Susanne Renner, TIBS President.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/07/02/the-international-biogeography-society-relaunches-flagship-journal-frontiers-of-biogeography-on-pensofts-arpha-platform/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1200" height="486" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Frontiers-of-Biogeography-e1719931665103.jpg?fit=1200%2C486&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The International Biogeography Society relaunches flagship journal Frontiers of Biogeography on ARPHA platform" decoding="async" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F07%2F02%2Fthe-international-biogeography-society-relaunches-flagship-journal-frontiers-of-biogeography-on-pensofts-arpha-platform%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p><a href="https://www.biogeography.org/">The International Biogeography Society</a> (TIBS) has relaunched its flagship open-access scientific journal, <a href="https://biogeography.pensoft.net/">Frontiers of Biogeography</a> (FoB), on the <a href="https://arphahub.com/about/platform">ARPHA platform</a>, where it will be co-published with <a href="https://pensoft.net/">Pensoft Publishers</a>.</p> <p>This collaboration underscores the society’s commitment to maintaining high-quality, high-visibility and low-cost open-access publishing for the biogeographical community.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p><em>“This switch of our journal to a cutting-edge platform, and its committed team of editors, should continue to raise the journal’s visibility and impact,” </em></p> <cite><em>comments Prof. Dr. </em><a href="https://www.lsm.bio.lmu.de/faculty/ehemalige/renner/index.html"><em>Susanne Renner</em></a><em>, TIBS President.</em></cite></blockquote> <p></p> <p>Established by TIBS in 2009, Frontiers of Biogeography serves as an independent forum for research dissemination, and publishes studies on all geographical variations of life at all levels of organisation. The journal adheres to rigorous academic standards, reflecting the mission of TIBS to promote and advance public understanding of biogeographical sciences. </p> <p>The journal’s editorial leadership includes Prof. <a href="https://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/staff/rwhittaker.html">Robert J. Whittaker</a> (University of Oxford, United Kingdom), Dr. <a href="https://geography.sdsu.edu/people/bios/franklin">Janet Franklin</a> (San Diego State University, USA) and Prof. <a href="https://www.nord.no/en/about/employees/mark-john-costello">Mark J. Costello</a> (Nord University, Norway), all esteemed figures in the field.</p> <p>Frontiers of Biogeography was launched on the ARPHA Platform on the 1<sup>st</sup> of July 2024. The platform is now open for new submissions and offers a robust review and publication process. Articles and supplementary materials published on ARPHA will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CC BY 4.0), ensuring wide accessibility and reuse. All <a href="https://escholarship.org/uc/fb/15/2">previously published</a> issues on the e-Scholarship platform will remain freely accessible, ensuring the continuity of knowledge dissemination.</p> <p>Frontiers of Biogeography has recently been selected for inclusion in the <a href="https://access.clarivate.com/login?app=wos&alternative=true&shibShireURL=https:%2F%2Fwww.webofknowledge.com%2F%3Fauth%3DShibboleth&shibReturnURL=https:%2F%2Fwww.webofknowledge.com%2F&roaming=true">Web of Science</a>™. Beginning with volume 14(1), articles will be indexed in Emerging Sources Citation Index, Zoological Record, Biological Abstracts, and BIOSIS Previews, significantly enhancing the journal’s visibility.</p> <p>Furthermore, the journal’s latest <a href="https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100788478">Scopus CiteScore</a> of 4.3 places it in the Q1 category for <em>Ecology</em> and <em>Ecology, Evolution, Behaviour and Systematics</em>, and elevates it from Q3 to Q2 in the <em>Global and Planetary Change</em> category.</p> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p>“<em>I am looking forward to working with the new platform and to the start of a new partnership with our colleagues at Pensoft Publishers. This arrangement underlines the commitment of The International Biogeography Society to the growth and success of Frontiers of Biogeography as a service to our members and the broader scientific community</em>,” </p><cite>stated Prof. Dr. Robert J. Whittaker, Editor-in-Chief.</cite></blockquote></figure> <p></p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“<em>In these days of sometimes exorbitant costs to pay publication charges by some of the big publishers, TIBS and Pensoft are joining forces to make it possible for all authors to be able to publish their work at reasonable costs while maintaining the high scholarly standards of peer-review and editorial management which are the foundation of good science</em>,” </p> <cite>added Prof. Dr. Mark J. Costello, Co-Editor-in-Chief.</cite></blockquote> <p></p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“We are excited to welcome Frontiers of Biogeography to the ARPHA Platform and look forward to a successful, open-access future. This partnership aligns with our mission to support scientific research through innovative publishing solutions,” </p> <cite>said Prof. Dr. Lyubomir Penev, CEO and founder of Pensoft Publishers.</cite></blockquote> <p></p> <p>***</p> <p class="has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background">Visit the Frontiers of Biogeography’s new website at <a href="https://biogeography.pensoft.net/"><strong>https://biogeography.pensoft.net/</strong></a>. Use the <strong>Email alert</strong> field on the homepage to follow the latest publications, news, and highlights from Frontiers of Biogeography.</p> <p class="has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background">You can also follow the journal on <strong>X</strong> (formerly Twitter) at <a href="https://twitter.com/newbiogeo"><strong>@newbiogeo</strong></a>.</p> <p class="has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background">Keep up to date with the latest from TIBS by following them on X (<a href="https://x.com/Biogeography"><strong>@Biogeography</strong></a>) and joining the society’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/6908354463/"><strong>Facebook group</strong></a>.</p> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F07%2F02%2Fthe-international-biogeography-society-relaunches-flagship-journal-frontiers-of-biogeography-on-pensofts-arpha-platform%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/author/iva/">Iva Kostadinova</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/07/02/the-international-biogeography-society-relaunches-flagship-journal-frontiers-of-biogeography-on-pensofts-arpha-platform/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2024-07-02T17:53:51+03:00">July 2, 2024</time><time class="updated" datetime="2024-07-03T14:02:23+03:00">July 3, 2024</time></a></span><span class="cat-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Categories </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/frontiers-of-biogeography/" rel="category tag">Frontiers of Biogeography</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/new-pensoft-journals/" rel="category tag">New Pensoft journals</a></span><span class="tags-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/academic/" rel="tag">academic</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/arpha/" rel="tag">ARPHA</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/arpha-platform/" rel="tag">ARPHA platform</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/biogeography/" rel="tag">biogeography</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/frontiers-of-biogeography/" rel="tag">Frontiers of Biogeography</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/international-biogeography-society/" rel="tag">International Biogeography Society</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/journals/" rel="tag">journals</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/open-access/" rel="tag">open access</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/publishing/" rel="tag">publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/publishing-platform/" rel="tag">publishing platform</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/research/" rel="tag">research</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scholarly/" rel="tag">scholarly</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scholarly-publishing/" rel="tag">scholarly publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scientific/" rel="tag">scientific</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/stm-publishing/" rel="tag">stm publishing</a></span> </footer> </article> <article id="post-11730" class="post-11730 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-vegetation-classification-and-survey-vcs tag-botany tag-impact-factor tag-journal tag-open-access tag-phyto tag-plant tag-plant-ecology tag-plant-science tag-plant-sciences tag-publishing tag-research tag-scholarly tag-science tag-scopus tag-vegetation tag-vegetation-classification tag-web-of-science"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/05/29/vegetation-classification-and-survey-featured-by-web-of-science-four-years-after-its-launch/" rel="bookmark">Vegetation Classification and Survey featured by Web of Science four years after its launch</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Vegetation Classification and Survey will soon receive its very first Journal Impact Factor.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/05/29/vegetation-classification-and-survey-featured-by-web-of-science-four-years-after-its-launch/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1200" height="610" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C610&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Vegetation Classification and Survey featured by Web of Science four years after its launch" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C152&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C520&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C390&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C781&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1041&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C610&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VCs_clarivate-ews-scaled.jpg?w=1680 1680w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F05%2F29%2Fvegetation-classification-and-survey-featured-by-web-of-science-four-years-after-its-launch%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>Only four years after the <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/VCS/2020/53445">inaugural editorial</a> by Prof Dr Florian Jansen, Dr Idoia Biurrun, Prof Dr Jürgen Dengler and Dr Wolfgang Willner that officialised the third and still youngest scientific journal of the <a href="https://www.iavs.org/">International Association of Vegetation Science</a> (IAVS), the <a href="https://vcs.pensoft.net/">Vegetation Classification and Survey</a> (VCS) journal successfully completed the rigorous quality and integrity assessment at <a href="https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search">Web of Science</a> (WoS).</p> <p>Late May 2024 saw the whole <strong>content ever published in VCS added to the Core Collection</strong> of the renowned academic platform, further boosting its discoverability, accessibility and reliability to researchers and other stakeholders alike, confirms the Indexing team of <a href="https://pensoft.net/" title="">Pensoft</a> and the <a href="https://arphahub.com/" title="">ARPHA </a>scholarly publishing platform.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“Many thanks to IAVS as owner and Pensoft as publisher, who made this success story possible. However, most of all, this early inclusion into the Web of Science Core Edition is due to the good articles of our authors and the great volunteer service our Associate Editors, Guest Editors, Linguistic Editors, Editorial Review Board members, and other reviewers did and do for VCS,”</p> <p>the Chief Editors comment on the latest success.</p> </blockquote> <p>The news means that <strong>VCS is soon to receive its very first Journal Impact Factor </strong>(JIF): allegedly the most popular and sought after journal-level metric, which annually releases the citation (or “impact”) rate of a given scholarly journal over the last period. By the end of next month, for example, we will know how different journals indexed by WoS have performed compared to each other, based on the number of citations received in 2023 (from other journals indexed by WoS) for papers published in 2021 and 2022 combined.</p> <p>In 2022, VCS and its all-time publications were also featured by the largest and similarly acclaimed scientific database: <a href="https://www.scopus.com/home.uri">Scopus</a>, thus receiving its very first <a href="https://www.scopus.com/source/sourceInfo.url?sourceId=21101083451">Scopus CiteScore</a>* last June. At <strong>2.0</strong>, the result instantly gave a promise of the widely appreciated content published in the journal.</p> <p>In an <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/VCS.118454">editorial</a>, published in the beginning of 2024, the Chief Editors assessed the performance of the journal and analysed the available data from Scopus to predict the citation rates for the journal in the next few years. There, the team also compared the journal’s latest performance with similar journals, including the other two journals owned by the IAVS (i.e. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1654109x">Applied Vegetation Science</a> and <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/16541103">Journal of Vegetation Science</a>). Given that as of May 2024 the Scopus CiteScoreTracker for VCS reads <strong>2.5</strong>, their optimistic forecasts seem rather realistic.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“The VCS articles of 2023 were on average even better cited than those in Applied Vegetation Science of the same year and had reached about the same level as Journal of Vegetation Science and <a href="https://link.springer.com/journal/10531">Biodiversity and Conservation</a>,”</p> <p>they concluded.</p> </blockquote> <p>In <a href="https://vegsciblog.org/2024/05/27/vcs-now-in-wos/">a recent post</a>, published on the IAVS blog, on behalf of the four VCS Chief Editors, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Dengler further comments on the latest achievements of the journal, while also highlighting particularly valued recent publications.</p> <p>The team also uses the occasion to invite experts in the field of vegetation science to submit their manuscripts in 2024 to make use of the generous <a href="https://vcs.pensoft.net/news/539">financial support</a> by the IAVS. Given the increasing interest in VCS, the journal also invites additional linguistic editors, as well as reviewers who wish to join the Editorial Review Board.</p> <p>***</p> <p>Keep yourself updated with news from Vegetation Classification and Survey on <a href="http://twitter.com/vcsjournal">X</a> (formerly Twitter) and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VCSjournal/">Facebook</a>. You can also follow IAVS on <a href="https://twitter.com/iavs5">X</a> and join the Association’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/6223634811">public group on Facebook</a>. </p> <p>***</p> <p><em>*Note that the Scopus database features a different selection of scientific journals compared to Web of Science to estimate citation metrics. The indexers are also using different formulae, where the former looks into citations made in the last two complete years for eligible papers published in the same years.</em></p> <p>***</p> <p><strong>About Vegetation Classification and Survey:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://vcs.pensoft.net/">Vegetation Classification and Survey</a> (VCS) is an international, peer-reviewed, online journal on plant community ecology published on behalf of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS). It is devoted to vegetation survey and classification at any organisational and spatial scale and without restriction to certain methodological approaches.</p> <p>The scope of VCS is focused on vegetation typologies and vegetation classification systems, their methodological foundation, their development and their application. The journal publishes original papers that develop new typologies as well as applied studies that use such typologies, for example, in vegetation mapping, ecosystem modelling, nature conservation, land use management, or monitoring. Particularly encouraged are methodological studies that design and compare tools for vegetation classification and mapping, such as algorithms, databases and nomenclatural principles, or are dealing with the conceptual and theoretical bases of vegetation survey and classification. </p> <p>VCS also includes two permanent collections (or sections): “Ecoinformatics” and “Phytosociological Nomenclature”. </p> <p><strong>About Pensoft:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://pensoft.net/">Pensoft</a> is an independent, open-access publisher and technology provider, best known for its biodiversity journals, including<a href="https://zookeys.pensoft.net/"> ZooKeys</a>,<a href="https://bdj.pensoft.net/"> Biodiversity Data Journal</a>,<a href="https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/"> Phytokeys</a>,<a href="https://mycokeys.pensoft.net/"> Mycokeys</a>,<a href="https://oneecosystem.pensoft.net/"> One Ecosystem</a>,<a href="https://mbmg.pensoft.net/"> Metabarcoding and Metagenomics</a> and many others. To date, the company has continuously been working on various tools and workflows designed to facilitate biodiversity data findability, accessibility, discoverability and interoperability.</p> <p><strong>About ARPHA Platform:</strong></p> <p>Pensoft publishes its journals on its self-developed <a href="http://arphahub.com/">ARPHA</a> publishing platform: an end-to-end, narrative- and data-integrated publishing solution that supports the full life cycle of a manuscript, from authoring to reviewing, publishing and dissemination. ARPHA provides accomplished and streamlined production workflows that can be heavily customised by client journals not necessarily linked to Pensoft as a publisher, since ARPHA is specially targeted at learned societies, research institutions and university presses. The platform enables a variety of publishing models through a number of options for branding, production and revenue models. 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<article id="post-11707" class="post-11707 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-bicikl-project category-biodiversity-data-journal category-data-publishing category-metabarcoding-and-metagenomics category-mycokeys category-neobiota category-one-ecosystem category-phytokeys category-research-ideas-and-outcomes-rio-journal category-zookeys tag-accessibility tag-bicikl tag-biodiversity tag-biodiversity-data tag-botany tag-citability tag-conservation tag-data-publishing tag-diversity tag-dna tag-ecology tag-entomology tag-fair tag-fair-data tag-interoperability tag-linked-open-data tag-mycology tag-natural-history tag-open-research tag-open-science tag-research tag-researchers tag-reusability tag-species tag-taxonomy tag-zoology"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/05/14/how-to-ensure-biodiversity-data-are-fair-linked-open-and-future-proof/" rel="bookmark">How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof?</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>Now concluded Horizon 2020-funded project BiCIKL shares lessons learned with policy-makers and research funders</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/05/14/how-to-ensure-biodiversity-data-are-fair-linked-open-and-future-proof/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1200" height="661" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/News-item-policy-briefs-1-scaled-e1715699093212.jpg?fit=1200%2C661&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to ensure biodiversity data are FAIR, linked, open and future-proof?" decoding="async" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F05%2F14%2Fhow-to-ensure-biodiversity-data-are-fair-linked-open-and-future-proof%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>Within the<strong> </strong><a href="https://bicikl-project.eu/"><strong>Bi</strong>odiversity <strong>C</strong>ommunity <strong>I</strong>ntegrated <strong>K</strong>nowledge <strong>L</strong>ibrary</a> (BiCIKL) project, <a href="https://bicikl-project.eu/partners">14 European institutions</a> from ten countries, spent the last three years elaborating on services and high-tech digital tools, in order to improve the <strong>f</strong>indability, <strong>a</strong>ccessibility, <strong>i</strong>nteroperability and <strong>r</strong>eusability (<strong>FAIR</strong>-ness) of various types of data about the world’s biodiversity. These types of data include peer-reviewed scientific literature, occurrence records, natural history collections, DNA data and more.</p> <p>By ensuring all those data are readily available and efficiently interlinked to each other, the project consortium’s intention is to provide better tools to the scientific community, so that it can more rapidly and effectively study, assess, monitor and preserve Earth’s biological diversity in line with the objectives of the likes of the <a href="https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/biodiversity-strategy-2030_en">EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030</a> and the <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en">European Green Deal</a>. Their targets require openly available, precise and harmonised data to underpin the design of effective measures for restoration and conservation, reminds the BiCIKL consortium.</p> <p><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2021/09/28/new-bicikl-project-to-build-a-freeway-between-pieces-of-biodiversity-knowledge/" title="">Since 2021</a>, the project partners at BiCIKL have been working together to elaborate existing workflows and links, as well as create brand new ones, so that their data resources, platforms and tools can seamlessly communicate with each other, thereby taking the burden off the shoulders of scientists and letting them focus on their actual mission: paving the way to healthy and sustainable ecosystems across Europe and beyond.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog wp-block-embed-blog"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="NmL0TY34v2"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2021/09/28/new-bicikl-project-to-build-a-freeway-between-pieces-of-biodiversity-knowledge/">New BiCIKL project to build a freeway between pieces of biodiversity knowledge</a></blockquote><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);" title="“New BiCIKL project to build a freeway between pieces of biodiversity knowledge” — Blog" src="https://blog.pensoft.net/2021/09/28/new-bicikl-project-to-build-a-freeway-between-pieces-of-biodiversity-knowledge/embed/#?secret=fj8PSRl7NY#?secret=NmL0TY34v2" data-secret="NmL0TY34v2" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> </div></figure> <p>Now that the three-year project is officially over, the wider scientific community is yet to reap the fruits of the consortium’s efforts. In fact, the end of the BiCIKL project marks the actual beginning of a European- and global-wide revolution in the way biodiversity scientists access, use and produce data. It is time for the research community, as well as all actors involved in the study of biodiversity and the implementation of regulations necessary to protect and preserve it, to embrace the lessons learned, adopt the good practices identified and build on the knowledge in existence.</p> <p>This is why amongst the BiCIKL’s major final research outputs, there are two Policy Briefs meant to summarise and highlight important recommendations addressed to key policy makers, research institutions and funders of research. After all, it is the regulatory bodies that are best equipped to share and implement best practices and guidelines.</p> <p>Most recently, the BiCIKL consortium published two particularly important policy briefs, both addressed to the likes of the European Commission’s <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/environment_en">Directorate-General for Environment</a>; the <a href="https://european-union.europa.eu/institutions-law-budget/institutions-and-bodies/search-all-eu-institutions-and-bodies/european-environment-agency-eea_en">European Environment Agency</a>; the <a href="https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/joint-research-centre_en">Joint Research Centre</a>; as well as science and policy interface platforms, such as the <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2210">EU Biodiversity Platform</a>; and also organisations and programmes, e.g. <a href="https://www.biodiversa.eu/">Biodiversa+</a> and <a href="https://europabon.org/">EuropaBON</a>, which are engaged in biodiversity monitoring, protection and restoration. The policy briefs are also to be of particular use to national research funds in the European Union.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🆕Policy Brief by <a href="https://twitter.com/Bicikl_H2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bicikl_H2020</a> addresses the likes of <a href="https://twitter.com/EU_ENV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EU_ENV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EUEnvironment?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EUEnvironment</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EU_ScienceHub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EU_ScienceHub</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BiodiversaPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BiodiversaPlus</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/EuropaBon_H2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EuropaBon_H2020</a>🇪🇺 to pave the way for a Linked Open Data-based, AI-assisted Overarching <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Biodiversity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Biodiversity</a> Supergraph.<br><br>📃See:<a href="https://t.co/JMr2IbgFLT">https://t.co/JMr2IbgFLT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAIRdata?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FAIRdata</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiCIKL_H2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiCIKL_H2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/IFl2xPbriN">pic.twitter.com/IFl2xPbriN</a></p>— RIO Journal (@RIOJournal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RIOJournal/status/1787882539434033332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2024</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <p>One of the newly published policy briefs, titled “<a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e126588">Uniting FAIR data through interlinked, machine-actionable infrastructures</a>”, highlights the potential benefits derived from enhanced connectivity and interoperability among various types of biodiversity data. The publication includes a list of recommendations addressed to policy-makers, as well as nine key action points. Understandably, amongst the main themes are those of wider international cooperation; inclusivity and collaboration at scale; standardisation and bringing science and policy closer to industry. Another major outcome of the BiCIKL project: the <a href="https://biodiversityknowledgehub.eu/">Biodiversity Knowledge Hub</a> portal is noted as central to many of these objectives and tasks in its role of a knowledge broker that will continue to be maintained and updated with additional FAIR data-compliant services as a living legacy of the collaborative efforts at BiCIKL.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🆕Policy brief by <a href="https://twitter.com/Bicikl_H2020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bicikl_H2020</a> advises how to liberate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/scientific?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#scientific</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/data?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#data</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/scholarly?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#scholarly</a> publications and publish <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAIRdata?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FAIRdata</a>, in order to foster excellence & innovation in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/biodiversity?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#biodiversity</a> science, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/monitoring?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#monitoring</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/conservation?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#conservation</a>.<br><br>📃See: <a href="https://t.co/yHMc7TPeTm">https://t.co/yHMc7TPeTm</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiCIKL_H2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiCIKL_H2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FAIRdata?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FAIRdata</a> <a href="https://t.co/iFnSCvDdft">pic.twitter.com/iFnSCvDdft</a></p>— RIO Journal (@RIOJournal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RIOJournal/status/1788144540802486761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2024</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <p>The second policy brief, titled “<a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e126586">Liberate the power of biodiversity literature as FAIR digital objects</a>”, shares key actions that can liberate data published in non-machine actionable formats and non-interoperable platforms, so that those data can also be efficiently accessed and used; as well as ways to publish future data according to the best FAIR and linked data practices. The recommendations highlighted in the policy brief intend to support decision-making in Europe; expedite research by making biodiversity data immediately and globally accessible; provide curated data ready to use by AI applications; and bridge gaps in the life cycle of research data through digital-born data. Several new and innovative workflows, linkages and integrative mechanisms and services developed within BiCIKL are mentioned as key advancements created to access and disseminate data available from scientific literature. </p> <p>While all policy briefs and factsheets – both primarily targeted at non-expert decision-makers who play a central role in biodiversity research and conservation efforts – are openly and freely <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.10.e126588">available</a> on the project’s website, the most important contributions were published as permanent scientific records in a BiCIKL-branded <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.coll.105">dedicated collection</a> in the peer-reviewed open-science journal <em>Research Ideas and Outcomes</em> (<em>RIO</em>). There, the policy briefs are provided as both a ready-to-print document (available as supplementary material) and an extensive academic publication.</p> <p>Currently, the collection: “<a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.coll.105">Towards interlinked FAIR biodiversity knowledge: The BiCIKL perspective</a>” in the <em>RIO </em>journal contains 60 publications, including policy briefs, project reports, methods papers, conference abstracts, demonstrating and highlighting key milestones and project outcomes from along the BiCIKL’s journey in the last three years. The collection also features over 15 scientific publications authored by people not necessarily involved in BiCIKL, but whose research uses linked open data and tools created in BiCIKL. Their publications were published in <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.coll.209">a dedicated article collection</a> in the <em>Biodiversity Data Journal</em>.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog wp-block-embed-blog"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="OF9Oh7bIGn"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/02/27/bicikl-continues-to-update-project-outcomes-in-own-collection-in-rio-journal/">BiCIKL keeps on adding project outcomes in own collection in RIO Journal</a></blockquote><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);" title="“BiCIKL keeps on adding project outcomes in own collection in RIO Journal” — Blog" src="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/02/27/bicikl-continues-to-update-project-outcomes-in-own-collection-in-rio-journal/embed/#?secret=l7EZi61yoi#?secret=OF9Oh7bIGn" data-secret="OF9Oh7bIGn" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> </div></figure> <p>***</p> <p class="has-light-gray-background-color has-background">Visit the <strong>Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library</strong> (<strong>BiCIKL</strong>) project’s website at: <a href="https://bicikl-project.eu/">https://bicikl-project.eu/</a>. </p> <p class="has-light-gray-background-color has-background">Don’t forget to also explore the <strong>Biodiversity Knowledge Hub</strong> (<strong>BKH</strong>) for yourself at: <a href="https://biodiversityknowledgehub.eu/">https://biodiversityknowledgehub.eu/</a> and watch the BKH’s <a href="https://youtu.be/jBM73EdAYwE?si=UfLlsJwuTRpa2cIo">introduction video</a>. </p> <p class="has-light-gray-background-color has-background">Highlights from the BiCIKL project are also accessible on Twitter/X from the project’s hashtag: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BiCIKL_H2020&src=typed_query&f=live"><strong>#BiCIKL_H2020</strong></a> and handle: <a href="https://twitter.com/Bicikl_H2020"><strong>@BiCIKL_H2020</strong></a>.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog wp-block-embed-blog"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Cn7VwF7RRL"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/02/29/bicikl-project-sums-up-outcomes-and-future-prospects-at-a-final-ga-in-cambridge/">BiCIKL project sums up outcomes and future prospects at a Final GA in Cambridge</a></blockquote><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);" title="“BiCIKL project sums up outcomes and future prospects at a Final GA in Cambridge” — Blog" 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tag-scientific tag-scientific-publishing tag-technologies"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/01/26/brand-new-journal-estuarine-management-and-technologies-streamlines-innovation-in-ecosystems-conservation/" rel="bookmark">Brand new journal Estuarine Management and Technologies streamlines innovation in ecosystems conservation</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>There has been an increasing need to support the exchange of research related to the conservation and sustainable management of estuarine ecosystems by means of new-age technologies and approaches.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/01/26/brand-new-journal-estuarine-management-and-technologies-streamlines-innovation-in-ecosystems-conservation/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="900" height="507" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emt-header-1.jpg?fit=900%2C507&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Brand new journal Estuarine Management and Technologies streamlines innovation in ecosystems conservation" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emt-header-1.jpg?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emt-header-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/emt-header-1.jpg?resize=768%2C433&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F01%2F26%2Fbrand-new-journal-estuarine-management-and-technologies-streamlines-innovation-in-ecosystems-conservation%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>Where freshwater rivers meet seas and oceans lies a scientifically intriguing and ecologically important type of ecosystem. As estuarine ecosystems provide various and diverse services to humanity and the planet at large, including food security and natural buffers and filters in the events of storms and water pollution, there has been an increasing need to facilitate and support the exchange of research findings and ideas related to their conservation and sustainable management by means of new-age technology and novel approaches.</p> <p>This is how a team of renowned and passionate scientists, headed by Dr. Soufiane Haddout (<a href="https://www.uit.ac.ma/"><u>Ibn Tofail University</u></a>, Morocco), took the decision to launch a brand new open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly, aptly titled <a href="https://emt.pensoft.net/"><em><u>Estuarine Management and Technologies</u></em></a>. They explain the rationale behind the journal in a new <a href="https://emt.pensoft.net/article/116778/list/9/"><u>editorial</u></a>, published to mark the official launch of the journal.</p> <p>Having already worked closely with the scientific publisher and technology provider <a href="https://pensoft.net/"><u>Pensoft</u></a> on the fine touches of the concept of the new academic title, the team opted to use Pensoft’s publishing platform of <a href="https://arphahub.com/"><u>ARPHA</u></a>. As a result, the new journal provides a seamless, end-to-end publishing experience, encompassing all stages between manuscript submission and article publication, indexation, dissemination and permanent archiving. </p> <p>Within the collaboration between the journal’s and Pensoft’s teams, <em>Estuarine Management and Technologies</em> will take advantage of various services offered by the ARPHA platform, including full-text automated export in machine-readable and minable JATS-XML format to over 60 relevant databases for scientific literature and data; semantically enriched and multimedia-friendly publications accessible in HTML; and rich statistics about the outreach and usage of each published article and its elements (e.g. figures and tables), including views, downloads, online mentions, and citations. </p> <p>The publishing platform’s in-house indexing team will continue their close work with the journal’s editors to ensure that the scholarly outlet retains highest quality and integrity, so that it covers the criteria for indexation at additional key databases that require individual evaluation. In the meantime, ARPHA’s technical and editorial teams will provide technical and customer support to authors, editors and reviewers. The marketing and promotion team of ARPHA will be also joining forces with the journal to boost the visibility and image of the new academic title.</p> <p>During the launch phase, content accepted for publication following double-blinded peer review will be made public right away for free to both authors and readers, where the journal will be operating under a continuous publication model.</p> <p><em>Estuarine Management and Technologies</em> welcomes studies from a wide spectrum of disciplines, including physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and hydrology, with a focus on interdisciplinarity, multifaceted approaches and holistic perspectives.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“One crucial aspect of estuarine management is the sustainable use of resources to balance conservation with human needs. Striking this delicate equilibrium requires a holistic understanding of the intricate web of ecological interactions within estuarine environments. Advanced technologies, such as isotopic techniques, environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, can provide insights into the biodiversity of estuarine ecosystems with unprecedented precision,” </p> <cite>explain Dr Haddout and his colleagues in the opening editorial.</cite></blockquote> <p>Amongst the unique features of the new journal are several additional publication types, such as Expert View, Video Paper, Rapid Communication, Mini Review and Estuarine Scientists, where these have been added to traditional publication outputs (e.g. Research Paper, Review Paper, Data Paper) to foster collaboration between researchers and other stakeholders in the field.</p> <p>The journal is also running an annual <em>Trailblazing Talent in Estuarine Management and Technologies</em> award intended to recognise and encourage young scientists and engineers at the forefront of cutting-edge research in estuarine management and technologies. Nominations and applications are currently open.</p> <p><em>Estuarine Management and Technologies </em>also welcomes applications for guest editors in order to further expand the journal and its immediate expert network.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“I am delighted to see the <em>Estuarine Management and Technologies </em>journal already live on the ARPHA platform. We are confident that this particularly important, yet so far quite overlooked area of study will greatly benefit from this highly promising journal,” </p> <cite>says Prof. Lyubomir Penev, CEO and founder of Pensoft and ARPHA.</cite></blockquote> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>“I am pleased to announce the launch of the <em>Estuarine Management and Technologies</em> journal on ARPHA, a decision rooted in our commitment to advancing the field. We believe that this strategic partnership will not only enhance the visibility and accessibility of our journal, but will also foster collaboration and innovation within the estuarine management and technologies community. We expect this alliance to be a catalyst for scholarly excellence, providing a robust platform for researchers and practitioners to share insights, address challenges, and propel the field forward. Together with ARPHA, we are confident in the positive impact our journal will have on shaping the future of estuarine management and technologies.”</p> <cite>says Dr. Soufiane Haddout, Editor-in-Chief and founder, Estuarine Management and Technologies.</cite></blockquote> <p></p> <p>***</p> <p class="has-light-gray-background-color has-background"><em>You can visit the</em><a href="https://emt.pensoft.net/"><em><u> journal website</u></em></a><em> and sign up for its newsletter from the homepage.</em><br><br><em>You can also follow Estuarine Management and Technologies on</em> <em><a href="https://twitter.com/EstuarineMT" title=""><u>X</u> (formerly Twitter)</a>.</em></p> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2024%2F01%2F26%2Fbrand-new-journal-estuarine-management-and-technologies-streamlines-innovation-in-ecosystems-conservation%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/author/pensoft/">Pensoft Editorial Team</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2024/01/26/brand-new-journal-estuarine-management-and-technologies-streamlines-innovation-in-ecosystems-conservation/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2024-01-26T13:40:55+02:00">January 26, 2024</time><time class="updated" datetime="2024-01-26T13:40:56+02:00">January 26, 2024</time></a></span><span class="cat-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Categories </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/new-pensoft-journals/" rel="category tag">New Pensoft journals</a></span><span class="tags-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/academia/" rel="tag">academia</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/academic-journals/" rel="tag">academic journals</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/arpha/" rel="tag">ARPHA</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/biodiversity/" rel="tag">biodiversity</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/conservation/" rel="tag">conservation</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/ecology/" rel="tag">ecology</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/ecosystem/" rel="tag">ecosystem</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/estuarine/" rel="tag">estuarine</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/open-access/" rel="tag">open access</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/publishing/" rel="tag">publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/research/" rel="tag">research</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/researchers/" rel="tag">researchers</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scholarly-publishing/" rel="tag">scholarly publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scientific/" rel="tag">scientific</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scientific-publishing/" rel="tag">scientific publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/technologies/" rel="tag">technologies</a></span> </footer> </article> <article id="post-10203" class="post-10203 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-partnering-scientific-projects tag-b-cubed tag-biodiversity tag-data tag-europe tag-european-union tag-pensoft tag-research tag-science-communication"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/10/10/maximising-the-impact-of-standardised-biodiversity-data-pensofts-role-in-the-eu-project-b-cubed/" rel="bookmark">Maximising the impact of standardised biodiversity data: Pensoft’s role in the EU project B-Cubed</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>In line with its commitment to providing open-access biodiversity data, Pensoft has joined forces with 12 organisations to form the B-Cubed project.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/10/10/maximising-the-impact-of-standardised-biodiversity-data-pensofts-role-in-the-eu-project-b-cubed/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1200" height="900" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maximising the impact of standardised biodiversity data: Pensoft’s role in the EU project B-Cubed" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bsquared.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&ssl=1 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2023%2F10%2F10%2Fmaximising-the-impact-of-standardised-biodiversity-data-pensofts-role-in-the-eu-project-b-cubed%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The problem at hand</h2> <p>Measuring the extent and dynamics of the global biodiversity crisis is a challenging task that demands rapid, reliable and repeatable biodiversity monitoring data. Such data is essential for policymakers to be able to assess policy options effectively and accurately. To achieve this, however, there is a need to enhance the integration of biodiversity data from various sources, including citizen scientists, museums, herbaria, and researchers.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">B-Cubed’s response</h2> <p><a href="https://b-cubed.eu/">B-Cubed</a> (Biodiversity Building Blocks for policy) hopes to tackle this challenge by reimagining the process of biodiversity monitoring, making it more adaptable and responsive. </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" width="840" height="473" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ynEDwiemHrw?si=Z-_50nAoJ7Qgyu0H&version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span> </div></figure> <p>B-Cubed’s approach rests on six pillars: </p> <ul> <li><strong>Improved alignment between policy and biodiversity data.</strong> Working closely with existing biodiversity initiatives to identify and meet policy needs.</li> <li><strong>Evidence base</strong>. Leveraging data cubes to standardise access to biodiversity data using the Essential Biodiversity Variables framework. These cubes are the basis for models and indicators of biodiversity.</li> <li><strong>Cloud computing environment</strong>. Providing users with access to the models in real-time and on demand.</li> <li><strong>Automated workflows</strong>. Developing exemplary automated workflows for modelling using biodiversity data cubes and for calculating change indicators.</li> <li><strong>Case studies.</strong> Demonstrating the effectiveness of B-Cubed’s tools.</li> <li><strong>Capacity building. </strong>Ensuring that the solutions meet openness standards and training end-users to employ them.</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1-1024x202.png?resize=768%2C152&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10227" width="768" height="152" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=1024%2C202&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=300%2C59&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=768%2C152&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=1536%2C303&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=2048%2C404&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=1200%2C237&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?w=1680 1680w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-1.png?w=2520 2520w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></figure></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pensoft’s role</h2> <p>Harnessing its experience in the communication, dissemination and exploitation of numerous EU projects, Pensoft focuses on maximising B-Cubed’s impact and ensuring the adoption and long-term legacy of its results. This encompasses a wide array of activities, ranging all the way from building the project’s visual and online presence to translating its results into policy recommendations. Pensoft also oversees B-Cubed’s data management by developing a Data Management Plan which ensures the implementation of the FAIR data principles and maximises the access to and re-use of the project’s research outputs.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Full list of partners</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.plantentuinmeise.be/en/">Meise Botanic Garden</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gbif.org/">Global Biodiversity Information Facility</a></li> <li><a href="https://pureportal.inbo.be/en/">Research Institute for Nature and Forest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.unibo.it/en">University of Bologna</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uni-giessen.de/jlyou/">Justus-Liebig-University Giessen</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.univ-ovidius.ro/uoc/brief-presentation">Ovidius University of Constanța</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sanbi.org/">South African National Biodiversity Institute</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english">Stellenbosch University</a></li> <li><a href="https://pensoft.net/">Pensoft Publishers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uni-halle.de/">German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.inria.fr/fr">French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ua.pt/">University of Aveiro</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.latrobe.edu.au/">La Trobe University</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Visit B-Cubed’s website at <a href="https://b-cubed.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">https://b-cubed.eu/</a>. You can also follow the project on X <a href="https://twitter.com/BCubedProject" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="@BCubedProject">@BCubedProject</a> and LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/b-cubed-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title=" /B-Cubed Project"> /B-Cubed Project</a>, as well as by subscribing to its newsletter </strong><a href="https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/457412/91683683093710364/share"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2023%2F10%2F10%2Fmaximising-the-impact-of-standardised-biodiversity-data-pensofts-role-in-the-eu-project-b-cubed%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/author/pensoft/">Pensoft Editorial Team</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/10/10/maximising-the-impact-of-standardised-biodiversity-data-pensofts-role-in-the-eu-project-b-cubed/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-10-10T09:39:31+03:00">October 10, 2023</time><time class="updated" datetime="2023-10-10T10:08:10+03:00">October 10, 2023</time></a></span><span class="cat-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Categories </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/partnering-scientific-projects/" rel="category tag">Partnering scientific projects</a></span><span class="tags-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/b-cubed/" rel="tag">B-Cubed</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/biodiversity/" rel="tag">biodiversity</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/data/" rel="tag">data</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/european-union/" rel="tag">European Union</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/pensoft/" rel="tag">Pensoft</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/research/" rel="tag">research</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/science-communication/" rel="tag">science communication</a></span> </footer> </article> <article id="post-9814" class="post-9814 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-zookeys tag-pensoft tag-research tag-scientific-publishing tag-zookeys tag-zoology"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/09/28/celebrating-zookeys-15-years-of-taxonomic-excellence/" rel="bookmark">Celebrating ZooKeys: 15 years of taxonomic excellence</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-summary"> <p>We look back on this incredible journey with pride and appreciation for the countless researchers, authors, reviewers, and supporters who have helped make this dream a reality.</p> </div> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/09/28/celebrating-zookeys-15-years-of-taxonomic-excellence/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="1200" height="675" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Celebrating ZooKeys: 15 years of taxonomic excellence" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/birthday.png?resize=1200%2C675&ssl=1 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2023%2F09%2F28%2Fcelebrating-zookeys-15-years-of-taxonomic-excellence%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>Today, we are thrilled to share with you the celebration of a remarkable milestone in our journey. In July, we marked our 15th birthday – a decade and a half of fostering the free exchange of ideas, data, and knowledge in the vast realm of zoology.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="672" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday-1024x819.jpg?resize=840%2C672&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9817" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?resize=300%2C240&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?resize=768%2C614&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?resize=1200%2C960&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?w=2000&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/birthday.jpg?w=1680 1680w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></figure></div> <p>We look back on this incredible journey with pride and appreciation for the countless researchers, authors, reviewers, and supporters who have helped make this dream a reality. From the very <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1.11">inception</a>, our goal has been to create a platform where zoological discoveries can shine brightly, accessible to all who share a passion for the wonders of the animal kingdom.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jabajaba.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="341" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jabajaba.jpg?resize=840%2C341&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-10100" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jabajaba.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jabajaba.jpg?resize=300%2C122&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/jabajaba.jpg?resize=768%2C312&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></figure></div> <p><em><a href="https://zookeys.pensoft.net/">ZooKeys</a></em> was born out of our collective desire to push the boundaries of scientific publishing, to embrace innovation, and to provide a space where the brightest minds in zoology could come together. Over the years, we have not only achieved this but, thanks to our publisher <a href="https://pensoft.net/">Pensoft</a>, have also become pioneers in implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the way knowledge is shared and absorbed.</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p>ZooKeys was the first of Pensoft’s open-access journals, set up to accelerate research and free information exchange in taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography and evolution of animals. Starting as a taxonomic journal, it quickly expanded to other zoology-related sciences, such as ecology, molecular biology, genomics, evolutionary biology, palaeontology, behavioural science, bioinformatics etc… The journal has been thriving since its inception and is currently considered as one of the most prolific and liked Open Access journals in zoology. </p> <cite>Erwin T, Stoev P, Penev L (2018) ZooKeys anniversary: 10 years of leadership toward open-access publishing of zoological data and establishment at Pensoft of like-minded sister journals across the biodiversity spectrum. ZooKeys 770: 1-8. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.770.28105" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.770.28105</a></cite></blockquote> <p>One of our proudest achievements was being <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.50.538">the first taxonomic journal</a> to introduce semantic tagging and content enhancements, revolutionizing the way information is presented and accessed. This endeavor, which began with our <a href="https://zookeys.pensoft.net/issue/214/">50th issue</a> in 2010, marked a turning point in scholarly publishing.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covergood.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="696" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covergood-696x1024.jpg?resize=696%2C1024&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9950" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covergood.jpg?resize=696%2C1024&ssl=1 696w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covergood.jpg?resize=204%2C300&ssl=1 204w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/covergood.jpg?w=735&ssl=1 735w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The cover of the first issue of ZooKeys.</figcaption></figure></div> <p>As of today, we’ve published more than 180,000 pages of research in almost 7,000 articles that have amassed more than 3 million views. Here is a Top 5 of our most popular articles ever:</p> <ul> <li>Helgen K, Pinto M, Kays R, Helgen L, Tsuchiya M, Quinn A, Wilson D, Maldonado J (2013) Taxonomic revision of the olingos (<em>Bassaricyon</em>), with description of a new species, the Olinguito. ZooKeys 324: 1-83. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.324.5827" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.324.5827</a>, with 80,500 views,</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldOlinguitoDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WorldOlinguitoDay</a>! Five years ago today this beautiful cloud forest creature received a scientific name, Bassaricyon neblina, after long "hiding in plain sight" (photo credit <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkGurn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkGurn</a>) <a href="https://t.co/hRqzakP2B2">https://t.co/hRqzakP2B2</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vv0i29v5V9">pic.twitter.com/Vv0i29v5V9</a></p>— Kristofer Helgen (@khelgen) <a href="https://twitter.com/khelgen/status/1029714772139421696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 15, 2018</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>Bousquet Y (2016) Litteratura Coleopterologica (1758–1900): a guide to selected books related to the taxonomy of Coleoptera with publication dates and notes. ZooKeys 583: 1-776. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.583.7084" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.583.7084</a> with 69,543 views,</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coleopterologica: 990+ works on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beetle?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beetle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/taxonomy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#taxonomy</a> from 1758 – 1900 in the non-periodical literature <a href="https://t.co/KkpRIYpkXk">https://t.co/KkpRIYpkXk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coleoptera?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coleoptera</a></p>— ZooKeys (@ZooKeys_Journal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZooKeys_Journal/status/724893421035376640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2016</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>Ledford J, Griswold C, Audisio T (2012) An extraordinary new family of spiders from caves in the Pacific Northwest (Araneae, Trogloraptoridae, new family). ZooKeys 215: 77-102. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.215.3547" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.215.3547</a> with 65,446 views,</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Formal paper on Trogloraptor marchingtoni, OR new sickle-legged spider, available online. Sadly pics loading way slow. <a href="http://t.co/GGFjVHPW">http://t.co/GGFjVHPW</a></p>— Lockwood DeWitt (@lockwooddewitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/lockwooddewitt/status/236581795288711169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2012</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>Ibrahim N, Sereno PC, Varricchio DJ, Martill DM, Dutheil DB, Unwin DM, Baidder L, Larsson HCE, Zouhri S, Kaoukaya A (2020) Geology and paleontology of the Upper Cretaceous Kem Kem Group of eastern Morocco. ZooKeys 928: 1-216. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.928.47517" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.928.47517</a> with 64,456 views,</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This new paper "Geology and paleontology of the Upper Cretaceous Kem Kem Group of eastern Morocco" <a href="https://t.co/WGNbVwefKn">https://t.co/WGNbVwefKn</a> is very paleostunning! Highly reccomended for Kem Kem Group research!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FossilADay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FossilADay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cretaceous?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cretaceous</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/northafrica?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#northafrica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kemkemgroup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kemkemgroup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kemkem?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kemkem</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paleontology?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#paleontology</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/geology?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#geology</a> <a href="https://t.co/turqabMaRC">pic.twitter.com/turqabMaRC</a></p>— Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus) (@MMarcosaurus) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMarcosaurus/status/1252995930002989056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2020</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>Bouchard P, Bousquet Y, Davies A, Alonso-Zarazaga M, Lawrence J, Lyal C, Newton A, Reid C, Schmitt M, Slipinski A, Smith A (2011) Family-Group Names In Coleoptera (Insecta). ZooKeys 88: 1-972. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.88.807" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.88.807</a> with 63,524 views.</li> </ul> <p>Our journey would have been incomplete without you – our avid readers and supporters. Your hunger for knowledge, your curiosity, and your unwavering support have been the wind beneath our wings, motivating us to do better, and reinforcing the importance of what we do. As we celebrate our 15th birthday, we extend our deepest gratitude to each one of you who has been a part of our history.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito.jpg?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="599" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito-1024x730.jpg?resize=840%2C599&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9816" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito.jpg?resize=1024%2C730&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito.jpg?resize=300%2C214&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito.jpg?resize=768%2C548&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/olingiuito.jpg?w=1102&ssl=1 1102w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Part of an illustration by Nancy Halliday from the most popular ZooKeys paper to date.</figcaption></figure></div> <p>Looking ahead, the future of <em>ZooKeys</em> looks as bright as ever. We are committed to continuing our legacy of innovation, collaboration, and accessibility. Our goal remains steadfast – to be a beacon of knowledge, a platform that fosters discoveries, and a source of inspiration for the next generation of zoological minds.</p> <p>As we celebrate our 15<sup>th</sup> anniversary, we are filled with a sense of awe and wonder at the remarkable achievements we have collectively made. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Here’s to the next  15 years and beyond, as we continue to explore, discover, and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth.</p> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2023%2F09%2F28%2Fcelebrating-zookeys-15-years-of-taxonomic-excellence%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://blog.pensoft.net/author/pensoft/">Pensoft Editorial Team</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2023/09/28/celebrating-zookeys-15-years-of-taxonomic-excellence/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-09-28T15:59:17+03:00">September 28, 2023</time><time class="updated" datetime="2023-09-28T16:12:28+03:00">September 28, 2023</time></a></span><span class="cat-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Categories </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/category/zookeys/" rel="category tag">Zookeys</a></span><span class="tags-links"><span class="screen-reader-text">Tags </span><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/pensoft/" rel="tag">Pensoft</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/research/" rel="tag">research</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/scientific-publishing/" rel="tag">scientific publishing</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/zookeys/" rel="tag">ZooKeys</a>, <a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/tag/zoology/" rel="tag">zoology</a></span> </footer> </article> <article id="post-9966" class="post-9966 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-biodiversity-data-journal tag-academic-publishing tag-biodiversity tag-biodiversity-data tag-biodiversity-data-journal tag-biodiversity-journal tag-botany tag-ecology tag-entomology tag-journals 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src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10-years-BDJ-e1695030960533.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="A decade of empowering biodiversity science: celebrating 10 years of Biodiversity Data Journal" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10-years-BDJ-e1695030960533.png?w=900&ssl=1 900w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10-years-BDJ-e1695030960533.png?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10-years-BDJ-e1695030960533.png?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="twitter-share"><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.pensoft.net%2F2023%2F09%2F16%2Fa-decade-of-empowering-biodiversity-science-celebrating-10-years-of-biodiversity-data-journal%2F&via=Pensoft" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a></div> <p>Today, 16 September 2023, we are celebrating our tenth anniversary: an important milestone that has prompted us to reflect on the incredible journey that<a href="https://bdj.pensoft.net/"> <em>Biodiversity Data Journal</em></a> (<em>BDJ</em>) has been through.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="267" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10-1024x325.png?resize=840%2C267&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9984" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=1024%2C325&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=300%2C95&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=768%2C244&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=1536%2C488&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=2048%2C650&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?resize=1200%2C381&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?w=1680 1680w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-10.png?w=2520 2520w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></figure> <p><a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.1.e995">From the very beginning</a>, our mission was clear: to revolutionise the way biodiversity data is shared, accessed, and harnessed. This journey has been one of innovation, collaboration, and a relentless commitment to making biodiversity data FAIR – Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.</p> <p>Over the past 10 years, <em>BDJ</em>, under the auspices of our esteemed publisher<a href="https://pensoft.net/"> Pensoft</a>, has emerged as a trailblazing force in biodiversity science. Our open-access platform has empowered researchers from around the world to publish comprehensive papers that seamlessly blend text with morphological descriptions, occurrences, data tables, and more. This holistic approach has enriched the depth of research articles and contributed to the creation of an interconnected web of biodiversity information. </p> <p>In addition, by utilising<a href="https://arpha.pensoft.net/"> ARPHA Writing Tool</a> and <a href="https://arphahub.com/" title="">ARPHA Platform</a> as our entirely online manuscript authoring and submission interface, we have simplified the integration of structured data and narrative, reinforcing our commitment to simplifying the research process.</p> <p>One of our most significant achievements is democratising access to biodiversity data. By dismantling access barriers, we have catalysed the emergence of novel research directions, equipping scientists with the tools to combat critical global challenges such as biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, and climate fluctuations.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="840" height="341" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7-1024x416.png?resize=840%2C341&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9973" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?resize=1024%2C416&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?resize=300%2C122&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?resize=768%2C312&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?resize=1200%2C488&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-7.png?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></figure></div> <p>We firmly believe that data should be openly accessible to all, fostering collaboration and accelerating scientific discovery. By upholding the FAIR principles, we ensure that the datasets accompanying our articles are not only discoverable and accessible, but also easy to integrate and reusable across diverse fields.</p> <p>As we reflect on the past decade, we are invigorated by the boundless prospects on the horizon. We will continue working on to steer the global research community towards a future where biodiversity data is open, accessible, and harnessed to tackle global challenges.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ten years of biodiversity research</h2> <p><strong>To celebrate our anniversary, we have curated some of our most interesting and memorable <em>BDJ </em>studies from the past decade.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recently, news outlets were quick to cover a new species of ‘snug’ published in our journal.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-conservation-news wp-block-embed-conservation-news"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Cj3yl3WYV3"><a href="https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/sung-snail-new-spacies-borneo-brunei-rainforest-microparmarion-sallehi/">New ‘snug,’ a snail with a too-small shell, described from Brunei rainforest</a></blockquote><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);" title="“New ‘snug,’ a snail with a too-small shell, described from Brunei rainforest” — Conservation news" src="https://news.mongabay.com/2023/04/sung-snail-new-spacies-borneo-brunei-rainforest-microparmarion-sallehi/embed/#?secret=wIxqokLC1H#?secret=Cj3yl3WYV3" data-secret="Cj3yl3WYV3" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> </div></figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2017/08/28/beetles-best-friend-trained-dogs-most-efficient-in-monitoring-hermit-beetle-larvae/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="This Golden Retriever">This Golden Retriever</a> trained to monitor hermit beetle larvae proved once again the incredible capabilities of our canine friends.</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png?resize=624%2C412&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9969" width="624" height="412" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png?w=765&ssl=1 765w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-5.png?resize=300%2C198&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Teseo, the Golden Retriever monitoring hermit beetle larvae</figcaption></figure></div> <ul> <li>Who could forget this tiny fly named after the former Governor of California?</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A new fly species named after Arnold Schwarzenegger <a href="https://t.co/HjMMLOoAwL">https://t.co/HjMMLOoAwL</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insects?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insects</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Entomology?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Entomology</a> <a href="https://t.co/UDPszgPBrI">pic.twitter.com/UDPszgPBrI</a></p>— François Verheggen (@FrVerheggen) <a href="https://twitter.com/FrVerheggen/status/961241814580842496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 7, 2018</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>Or <a href="https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/47484/" title="this snail">this snail</a> named after climate activist Greta Thunberg?</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-3.png?ssl=1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-3.png?resize=642%2C428&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-9967" width="642" height="428" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-3.png?w=608&ssl=1 608w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.pensoft.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-3.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Craspedotropis gretathunbergae</figcaption></figure></div> <p><strong>New discoveries are always exciting, but some of our favourite research focuses on formerly lost species, back where they belong.</strong></p> <ul> <li>Like the griffon vulture, successfully reintroduced to Bulgaria after fifty years.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-wp-embed is-provider-blog wp-block-embed-blog"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="rQizMHSGwS"><a href="https://blog.pensoft.net/2021/05/17/the-incredible-return-of-griffon-vulture-to-bulgarias-eastern-balkan-mountains/">The incredible return of Griffon Vulture to Bulgaria’s Eastern Balkan Mountains</a></blockquote><iframe class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" style="position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);" title="“The incredible return of Griffon Vulture to Bulgaria’s Eastern Balkan Mountains” — Blog" src="https://blog.pensoft.net/2021/05/17/the-incredible-return-of-griffon-vulture-to-bulgarias-eastern-balkan-mountains/embed/#?secret=M0VIjT1LpK#?secret=rQizMHSGwS" data-secret="rQizMHSGwS" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> </div></figure> <p><strong>Citizen science has shown time and time again that it holds an important position in biodiversity research.</strong></p> <ul> <li>This group, for example, who found a beetle the size of a pinhead in Borneo.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <div class="twitter-tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We discovered a new mini beetle on our latest field expedition to Borneo! Now published in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/openacess?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#openacess</a> Biodiversity Data Journal: <a href="https://t.co/zvPECPBx7Z">https://t.co/zvPECPBx7Z</a> <a href="https://t.co/L8PtZTEXcu">pic.twitter.com/L8PtZTEXcu</a></p>— Taxon Expeditions (@TaxonExped) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaxonExped/status/1090934501323218944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2019</a></blockquote></div> </div></figure> <ul> <li>And the amateur footage that sparked a <a href="https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.9.e69374" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="unique taxonomic study">unique taxonomic study</a> on Antarctic jellyfish.</li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class="youtube-player" width="840" height="473" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZy5QiG5haY?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span> </div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>“Life Beneath the Ice”, a short musical film about light and life beneath the Antarctic sea-ice by Dr. Emiliano Cimoli</em></figcaption></figure> <p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our authors, reviewers, readers, and the entire biodiversity science community for being integral parts of this transformative journey. 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