Intersection Between Macroecology and Data Science

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Dear Colleagues,

Macroecology examines large-scale ecological patterns and processes, focusing on questions related to species distribution, biodiversity, and ecosystem function across spatial and temporal scales. With the increasing ability to procure, harvest, create and store data, ranging from satellite imagery, sensor technologies, global biodiversity and citizen science initiatives, there is a growing need for sophisticated analytical techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets. Data Science, with its suite of computational tools and statistical methods, is critical for managing, analyzing, and visualizing large and complex datasets. It has accelerated our ability to uncover patterns and understand underlying mechanisms and trends across environmental or pressure gradients that only meaningful in large extents. By integrating data science methodologies into macroecology, researchers can better understand ecological dynamics, predict species responses to environmental changes, address critical biodiversity questions and inform management and conservation strategies. Moreover, the rise of open science and data-sharing initiatives has broadened opportunities for collaborative, large-scale ecological research. This Topic invites contributions at the interface of macroecology and data science, applying innovative approaches to understand ecological patterns at large scales. We encourage submissions that utilize machine learning, statistical modelling, and data mining to address fundamental questions in ecology, conservation, environmental monitoring and climate change impacts or adaptation.

Dr. Paulo Branco
Dr. Gonçalo Duarte
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Biology biology	3.6	5.7	2012	16.4 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Data data	2.2	4.3	2016	26.8 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Diversity diversity	2.1	3.4	2009	18.3 Days	CHF 2100	Submit
Fishes fishes	2.1	1.9	2016	17.4 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Animals animals	2.7	4.9	2011	16.1 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Conservation conservation	-	-	2021	35.6 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Hydrobiology hydrobiology	-	-	2022	21.1 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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