Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Data bases and metadata bases in ecology: sharing information to foster change global research. A significant advance in ecology will be achieved only if scientists decide to adopt a system based on sharing data. This practice, supported by the development of accurate metadata information enclosed with the data sets, will increase the temporal and spatial scale of a research topic. These are evident advantages in an area where global questions as the study of climate change effects are becoming more and more important. Nowadays, there are numerous groups of scientists who work as volunteers in the development of tools that facilitate the scientists the documentation and storage of the data. Internet is also demonstrating to be a strong instrument to share data. Making a good use of these resources is our decision.
Source: Ecosistemas
Authors: Beatriz Tarré Alonso, Fernando Valladares
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDGs: Climate action, Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2116231973