Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park

National parks are vital public resources for the preservation of species and landscapes, and for decades have provided natural laboratories for studying environmental and cultural resources. Though significant scholarship has taken place in national parks, syntheses of research trends and biases ar...

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Autores principales:	Daniela Agostini Ferrante, Jelena Vukomanovic, Lindsey S. Smart
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	natural and cultural resources parks and protected areas public land research funding Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c8cf27012a9e47748da5a87359f767ca2021-11-11T19:38:18ZUncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park10.3390/su1321119612071-1050https://doaj.org/article/c8cf27012a9e47748da5a87359f767ca2021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/21/11961https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050National parks are vital public resources for the preservation of species and landscapes, and for decades have provided natural laboratories for studying environmental and cultural resources. Though significant scholarship has taken place in national parks, syntheses of research trends and biases are rarely available for needs assessments and decision making. In this paper, we demonstrate procedures to close this information gap using Congaree National Park (CNP) as an example of a protected area characterized by disparate research. We conducted a systematic review of research topics and funding sources of all peer-reviewed, published research conducted since its inception as a National Monument in 1976. We next paired our evaluation of research trends with a spatial analysis of study locations to uncover patterns and biases in research. A total of 49 peer-reviewed publications describing research conducted at CNP have been published between 1976–2018, with over 75% published since 2003. Quantitative studies accounted for nearly 90% of all studies, and vegetation was the most commonly studied discipline. Most studies were funded by federal agencies, with the National Park Service providing the most funding instances. Spatial analyses revealed statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) hotspots of studies near the park entrance, visitor center, roads, and hiking trails. In providing a comprehensive evaluation of research patterns and trends within a single park, we developed an approach that can be applied by managers in other parks or public lands to maximize the utility of past research, identify potentially valuable but understudied park resources, and prioritize research needs.Daniela Agostini FerranteJelena VukomanovicLindsey S. SmartMDPI AGarticlenatural and cultural resourcesparks and protected areaspublic landresearch fundingEnvironmental effects of industries and plantsTD194-195Renewable energy sourcesTJ807-830Environmental sciencesGE1-350ENSustainability, Vol 13, Iss 11961, p 11961 (2021)
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spellingShingle	natural and cultural resources parks and protected areas public land research funding Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 Daniela Agostini Ferrante Jelena Vukomanovic Lindsey S. Smart Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park
description	National parks are vital public resources for the preservation of species and landscapes, and for decades have provided natural laboratories for studying environmental and cultural resources. Though significant scholarship has taken place in national parks, syntheses of research trends and biases are rarely available for needs assessments and decision making. In this paper, we demonstrate procedures to close this information gap using Congaree National Park (CNP) as an example of a protected area characterized by disparate research. We conducted a systematic review of research topics and funding sources of all peer-reviewed, published research conducted since its inception as a National Monument in 1976. We next paired our evaluation of research trends with a spatial analysis of study locations to uncover patterns and biases in research. A total of 49 peer-reviewed publications describing research conducted at CNP have been published between 1976–2018, with over 75% published since 2003. Quantitative studies accounted for nearly 90% of all studies, and vegetation was the most commonly studied discipline. Most studies were funded by federal agencies, with the National Park Service providing the most funding instances. Spatial analyses revealed statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05) hotspots of studies near the park entrance, visitor center, roads, and hiking trails. In providing a comprehensive evaluation of research patterns and trends within a single park, we developed an approach that can be applied by managers in other parks or public lands to maximize the utility of past research, identify potentially valuable but understudied park resources, and prioritize research needs.
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title	Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park
title_short	Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park
title_full	Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park
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Uncovering Trends and Spatial Biases of Research in a U.S. National Park

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