Publication Alert: Open science in entomology
The case for open research in entomology: Reducing harm, refining reproducibility and advancing insect science (Cuff et al. 2024; Agricultural and Forest Entomology)
Led by Dr. Jordan Cuff of Newcastle University, UK, Dr. Meghan Barrett and other members of the Royal Entomological Society publishing committee co-authored this article advocating for the adoption of open research tools by entomologists.
“The grand challenges facing entomology in the 21st century require the synthesis of evidence at global scales, necessitating open sharing of data and research at a pace and scale incompatible with the slow adoption of open research practices. Open science also plays a vital role in fostering trust in research and maximizing use of research outputs, which is ethically crucial for reducing harms to insects.”
The article highlights the main methods for practicing open science, as well as the practical and moral imperatives for open science in entomological research. We also provide specific examples of open research practices, which can be adopted by entomologists interested in making their research practice more open at any stage of the research lifecycle.
Although individual entomologists have a key role to play in adopting open research practice, it is also crucial for journals and publishers to encourage and integrate faster methods of adoption.
