Following creator suggestions collected as a part of our current Editorial on how we are able to make analysis printed in Journal of Utilized Ecology extra accessible, we’re delighted to announce the launch of Plain Language Summaries.
What are they?
Plain Language Summaries, additionally known as lay summaries, are easy short-form overviews of printed educational articles. Their major intention is to make sure that analysis is made extra accessible to a wider, common viewers. As such, they keep away from assuming a excessive degree of prior subject-specific information.
For Journal of Utilized Ecology specifically, these summaries may assist to set off real-world modifications in coverage, observe, and behavior via the supply of analysis to key stakeholders in environmental administration.
Who could make use of this initiative?
The choice to submit a Plain Language Abstract is open to all authors who’ve had their article accepted for publication in Journal of Utilized Ecology. Whereas they aren’t necessary, we’re hopeful that authors will select to make the most of this initiative the place attainable to assist share their analysis outdoors of conventional educational circles.
Who can learn them?
As soon as an article is printed, a hyperlink to the accompanying Plain Language Abstract shall be added to the article’s summary. Because the summary of each article is free to learn whatever the full article’s publication standing, Plain Language Summaries shall be accessible for each article printed with us.
As soon as the hyperlink is clicked, you may be redirected to our new Plain Language Summaries weblog class – this can host all items which can be submitted to us.
You’ll quickly be capable of discover all Plain Language Summaries in our devoted weblog class. If you need to learn our Editorial on real-world affect, please discover it right here.
