How training citizen scientists affects the accuracy and precision of phenological data
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-018-1540-4
Abstract: Monitoring plant and animal phenology is a critical step to anticipating and predicting changes in species interactions and biodiversity. Because phenology necessarily involves frequent and repeated observations over time, citizen scientists have become a vital… read more here.
Keywords: accuracy precision; repeated observations; training citizen; phenology ... See more keywords
The diverse motivations of citizen scientists: Does conservation emphasis grow as volunteer participation progresses?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2020.108428
Abstract: Abstract Citizen science has proven to be a valuable tool for biodiversity conservation. However, to maximize the conservation benefits of citizen science programs, researchers and practitioners would gain from a better understanding of project volunteers… read more here.
Keywords: participation; project; diverse motivations; science ... See more keywords
Assessing the efficacy of citizen scientists monitoring native bees in urban areas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00561
Abstract: Abstract With growing human population, urban areas expand, and natural spaces become more fragmented threatening the important ecosystem services provided by bee pollinators. Urbanization also provides a wealth of opportunities in the way of citizens… read more here.
Keywords: citizen scientists; assessing efficacy; urban areas; monitoring native ... See more keywords
Citizen scientists reveal: Marine litter pollutes Arctic beaches and affects wild life.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.09.055
Abstract: Recent data indicate accumulation areas of marine litter in Arctic waters and significant increases over time. Beaches on remote Arctic islands may be sinks for marine litter and reflect pollution levels of the surrounding waters… read more here.
Keywords: pollution; scientists reveal; citizen scientists; marine litter ... See more keywords
Propagation Teepee: A Possible High‐Frequency (15–30 MHz) Remote Lightning Signature Identified by Citizen Scientists
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DOI: 10.1029/2020gl087307
Abstract: A high‐frequency spectral feature is identified in ground‐based spectrograph data at 15–30 MHz. The feature, likely of terrestrial origin, is often recorded by a group of citizen scientists (the Spectrograph User Group) whose main interest… read more here.
Keywords: high frequency; propagation teepee; frequency; citizen scientists ... See more keywords
Contributions of Citizen Scientists and Habitat Volunteers to Monarch Butterfly Conservation
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DOI: 10.1080/10871209.2017.1250293
Abstract: ABSTRACT Volunteers can contribute to wildlife conservation by protecting and restoring habitat, or by collecting citizen science data. Much remains unknown about how citizen scientists contribute to conservation beyond data collection, or the extent that… read more here.
Keywords: habitat; conservation; citizen science; volunteers monarch ... See more keywords
Can citizen scientists provide a reliable geo-hydrological hazard inventory? An analysis of biases, sensitivity and precision for the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ac5bb5
Abstract: Spatio-temporal inventory of natural hazards is a challenging task especially in rural or remote areas in the Global South where data collection at regional scale is difficult. Citizen science, i.e. involvement of no-experts in collecting… read more here.
Keywords: precision; rwenzori mountains; inventory; citizen scientists ... See more keywords
Maximizing citizen scientists’ contribution to automated species recognition
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.02.17.480847
Abstract: Technological advances and data availability have enabled artificial intelligence-driven tools that can increasingly successfully assist in identifying species from images. Especially within citizen science, an emerging source of information filling the knowledge gaps needed to… read more here.
Keywords: recognition; species recognition; recognition models; scientists contribution ... See more keywords
Mosquito Traps for Urban Surveillance: Collection Efficacy and Potential for Use by Citizen Scientists
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DOI: 10.1111/jvec.12288
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Mosquito-borne diseases are a pervasive public health problem on a global scale, and effective management of them requires well-designed surveillance programs for both vectors and pathogens. Mosquito traps are a common component of such… read more here.
Keywords: use citizen; surveillance; mosquito traps; citizen scientists ... See more keywords
HABscope: A tool for use by citizen scientists to facilitate early warning of respiratory irritation caused by toxic blooms of Karenia brevis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218489
Abstract: Blooms of the toxic microalga Karenia brevis occur seasonally in Florida, Texas and other portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Brevetoxins produced during Karenia blooms can cause neurotoxic shellfish poisoning in humans, massive fish kills,… read more here.
Keywords: habscope; irritation; respiratory; citizen scientists ... See more keywords
Utility of citizen science data: A case study in land-based shark fishing
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226782
Abstract: Involving citizen scientists in research has become increasingly popular in natural resource management and allows for an increased research effort at low cost, distribution of scientific information to relevant audiences, and meaningful public engagement. Scientists… read more here.
Keywords: science; study; citizen science; shark ... See more keywords