Diverse Views Research Articles

Prospective English language teachers' understandings of global English language teaching

AbstractDespite various calls for a thorough re‐conceptualization of current English language teaching (ELT) practices, incorporating courses for critical perspectives on linguistic and cultural diversity is still a major challenge in most teacher education programmes in many English as a foreign language (EFL) countries. Therefore, we explored the evolving perspectives of English as a global language among Turkish pre‐service English teachers (PELTs) in response to a global Englishes‐focused curriculum. Using self‐report data, the study reveals participants' complex and diverse views on language varieties in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) communication, driven by various reasons. After a GE‐oriented course, most participants shifted to plurilithic orientations as they softened their beliefs in native‐speaker English superiority and developed a more sophisticated understanding of English. Seven participants with monolithic orientation appeared to reduce the complex and dynamic nature of language to racialized stereotypes associated with native speaker norms. Based on the findings, how language orientations and ideologies may inform teacher preparation in language teaching was discussed. Several recommendations for further research and preparation of PELTs were made.

Perspective study on identification of high-impact processes for advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Indian organizations

BACKGROUND: Inequality in India is quite a common phenomenon, the same is intertwined with social stratification and cultural influences. In a classical Indian setup, occupations are driven by social structure. Discrimination in the workplace in India is primarily also the result of structural inequalities. Organizations today are facing challenges in blending different cultures. This study gathered the views of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) implementors and identified the high-impact processes that helped them to advance their work. OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study is to understand the high-impact practices which are being followed by employees implementing DEI in Indian organizations and how the leadership is helping them in driving DEI in their organizations. METHOD: To achieve the stated objective, this study used a semi-structured interview technique that involves asking participants a set of questions and following them up with probe questions to further explore their responses. This interview’s target group involves executives currently engaged in DEI implementation activities. The interview questions are based on the research instrument, a modified version of the Museus Context Culturally Engaging Campus Environment (CECE) model. A purposeful snowball sampling technique with predefined criteria was used for sample selection. The semi-structured interview transcripts were open-coded to derive code lists which then were axially coded for the identification of various themes. RESULTS: The study found that employee hiring & retention, engaging and supporting relationships, culturally relevant and responsive programs. and transformation framework are the four dominant high-impact practices which have significantly helped Indian organizations in implementing and advancing DEI initiatives in their organizations. CONCLUSIONS: By identifying the high-impact practices that helped Indian organizations in implementing DEI initiatives this study adds to the current body of knowledge in workplace diversity research. This study helps policymakers and other stakeholders in promoting, supporting and sustaining DEI initiatives, which now form a part of mandatory ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) reporting to be done by the top 1000 listed companies, Furthermore, entrepreneurs and practitioners can utilize the finding of the study as a guide.

John Roundell Palmer, fourth Earl of Selborne. 24 March 1940—12 February 2021

Occasionally, the Royal Society confers a fellowship on individuals not because of distinction in any one branch of science but rather for their contribution to science as a whole. Among that select group of Fellows was John Roundell Palmer, fourth Earl of Selborne GBE DL FRS, who was elected in 1991. A member of the House of Lords for nearly 50 years, a primary focus for his work was the interface between science and technology on the one hand, and policy and legislation on the other. He was elected Chair of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology twice, being involved in some of the defining issues in the science agenda over those times. His involvement in the horticultural and agriculture business of his family's estate in Hampshire made him aware of how science research could be of great benefit to the agricultural sector and society at large. His interest led to his becoming the chair of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), where his ability to achieve a consensus between people with diverse views enabled complex projects to progress. He joined the House of Lords in 1971 as a hereditary peer. In addition, he used his skills and wide-ranging interests to engage with a range of bodies across different sectors. He was at different times: President of the Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers (IBG)); Chair of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Chancellor of the University of Southampton; Chair of Trustees, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Master of the Mercers’ Company; member of the Board of Lloyds Bank plc; Chair of Living with Environmental Change; Chair of the Foundation for Science and Technology; and chair or adviser to many other organizations. His contribution to the dialogue between science policy and society was recognized by the award of KBE in 1987 and GBE in 2011.

Consensus of the Brazilian association of hematology, hemotherapy and cellular therapy on patient blood management: History and scenario of patient blood management in the world and in Brazil

Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a multidimensional approach that seeks to optimize the use of blood and its components in patients. This matter emerged as a response to the need to reduce unnecessary exposure to blood transfusions and their potential risks. In the past, blood transfusion was often overused resulting in complications and high costs. The advent of Patient Blood Management has caused a paradigm shift, highlighting anemia prevention, bleeding control and maximizing the production of blood cells by the organism itself. Patient Blood Management guidelines include the early identification of anemia, strategies to minimize blood loss during surgery, intraoperative blood conservation techniques, preoperative hemoglobin optimization and evidence-based approaches to the rational use of blood transfusions. Aiming to improve clinical outcomes, decrease transfusion-related complications and reduce associated costs, this multidisciplinary approach counts on doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. Based on research and clinical evidence, Patient Blood Management continues to evolve thereby promoting safer, more effective patient-centered practices. Its implementation has proven beneficial in various medical contexts thereby contributing to improvements in the quality of care provided to patients. Our goal with this Consensus is to present readers with a broad and diverse view of Patient Blood Management so that they have the building blocks to implement this new technique.

THE ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING WITH THE USE OF "CHESS"

The context of the issue and the purpose of the study. In this paper, we discuss the organization of competence-based education, where the development of students' critical thinking skills is fundamental. What is critical thinking? Students, educators, pedagogues, and psychologists are all concerned about this issue. One of the most crucial skills for 21st century learners and professionals is critical thinking. The article discusses diverse and disparate theoretical views on the nature and definition of critical thinking. We attempted to arrange them. The most precisely articulated critical thinking traits, in our opinion, were selected out in the context of the study of those techniques (Klooster D., 2001). We attempted to explore these critical thinking traits in the context of the "Chess" in our study. Our purpose is to expose the potential of the topic "Chess" from the standpoint of improving students' critical thinking. The article also examines how a teacher should structure the teaching and learning process in order to create a community of critical thinkers.

Enhancing euthanasia protocols in practice: a compassionate approach for companion animals

This article focuses on the complex aspects of veterinary euthanasia and aims to highlight the emotional, ethical and logistical challenges of euthanasia in veterinary practice. It advocates for compassionate and consistent euthanasia protocols to improve experiences for pets, owners and veterinary teams, and stresses the importance of understanding and respecting the diverse views within veterinary teams regarding euthanasia. This article also details the considerations in selecting and administering euthanasia protocols for a stress‐free and painless procedure and addresses the need for aftercare and support for both pet owners and veterinary teams after euthanasia, including external grief support resources.

Sugar-sweetened food, intergenerationality, and food moralities in urban Chinese families

ABSTRACT With the application of intergenerational theory as its analytical framework, this paper seeks to provide new insights into the social construction of sugar-sweetened food and food practices in the context of contemporary urban China, drawing on 16 months’ in-depth qualitative research in the city of Chongqing. From an intergenerational perspective, it argues that although adults and children both typically construct sugar-sweetened food as “bad” for health based on the logic of its biological meaning, there are more generational differences in the understandings of sociocultural meanings associated with these foods, which are the main reasons may lead to intergenerational conflict. Caregivers tend to regard their control of children’s sugar-sweetened food intake as a means to discipline their children’s bodies and develop food moralities. However, children themselves are likely to perform sugar-sweetened food practices as a way of socializing and sometimes resisting the control of caregivers. Based on this, this paper further shows that these diverse views are rooted in the tension between caregivers’ anxiety about the transmission of food moralities through intensive parenting practices and children’s agency in food consumption in contemporary urban China. These findings enhance intergenerational-theoretical research and highlight the need to move beyond the analytical framework of “behaviour change” in related food and health studies.

New dental graduates transition into UK professional practice; a longitudinal study of changes in perceptions and behaviours through the lens of evidence-based dentistry

BackgroundThis longitudinal study using qualitative methodology aims to investigate the perceptions, and implementation, of evidence-based guidelines into practice among new dental graduates (NDGs) during their transition from university into professional practice, by identifying factors that influence the adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) in dental practice.MethodsThe study invited NDGs from one UK dental school (N = 66) and employed longitudinal, multiple qualitative methodologies for data collection, throughout the participants’ Vocational Dental Training (VDT) year. Initial interviews (Interview 1) conducted upon graduation and follow-up interviews (Interview 2) carried out between six and nine months into professional practice were combined with participants longitudinal audio diaries (LADs) recorded between the interviews. The study.ResultsA total of 12 NDGs agreed to participate. For Interview 1, twelve participants were interviewed, seven of whom agreed to participate in Interview 2 and six recorded the LADs. Interview 1 exposed diverse views among NDGs about EBP, acknowledging its significance but facing obstacles in implementation due to time and financial constraints. They intended to use evidence selectively, often aligning with trainers’ or NHS treatment options, while hesitating to fully embrace EBP in a busy dental practice. During VDT, LAD entries showed initial enthusiasm for EBP, but integrating evidence-based guidelines within the NHS system led to pragmatic treatment decisions, balancing gold-standard and cost-effective options. Over time, NDGs became more comfortable with alternative treatments, considering patients’ financial constraints, yet they expressed frustration with external pressures limiting their clinical decision-making autonomy. In Interview 2, after six to nine months in practice, NDGs exhibited mixed attitudes towards EBP. Some actively used dental guidelines like SDCEP, others associated EBP with hi-tech or expensive materials, while others would thought to rely on colleagues’ recommendations. None consistently sought direct evidence for treatment decisions.ConclusionNDGs’ attitudes towards EBP changed and became more negative over their first year in professional practice, leading to challenges in their applying it. It questions the assumption that teaching EBP during undergraduate education ensures its implementation. Further understanding the influences on the development of attitudinal challenges will help to devise effective strategies for fostering lifelong learning and supporting evidence-based practice in dentistry.

Church Music, Community, and Faith Formation

Abstract Has there ever been a time in history when the status of music in worship was as high as it is now? From the early church to the present, the Word and the Lord’s Supper have formed an important framework for worship. This is an emphasis that transcends denominations and is found in any liturgy. However, after the praise and worship movement evolved in the 1960s, music in worship came to occupy an important place no less than that of the Word and the Lord’s Supper. Regardless of the denomination’s theology and liturgical traditions, it is no exaggeration to say that the first half of the service is dominated by the band-leading praise and worship style music. Believers of this age are looking for a church that longs for good quality of preaching, but at the same time, they are searching for a church that provides good worship music. While music ministries are in the spotlight, pastors and leaders have a fundamental question: Is church music necessary in worship? Would not the negative function of music be greater than the positive one in this era? What hymns will churchgoers sing in worship? What kind of music is suitable for worship? Why are church hymns important? Humans are created as homo musicus beings who love and use music. It expresses a person’s inner feelings and emotions and it shapes as well a person’s character and thoughts. Not only does the melody of music stimulate people’s nerves and bring about psychological changes, but the lyrics woven into the music also convey thoughts that become ingrained knowledge in the mind. Above all, music contributes to the togetherness of the community, its formation, identity, and transmission of its traditions. This study, due to space limitations, does not delve into the diverse views of theologians regarding church music or the historical controversies surrounding it. From a liturgical theological point of view, I will discuss why church music is important, which church music could be used, how church music forms personal faith identity, and how it affects community faith formation will be analysed. In the end, this article will demonstrate that the music people sing shapes the character of their faith.

Perspectives of Canadian health leaders on the relationship between medical assistance in dying and palliative and end-of-life care services: a qualitative study.

Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada in 2016, but coordination of MAiD and palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC) services remains underdeveloped. We sought to understand the perspectives of health leaders across Canada on the relationship between MAiD and PEOLC services and to identify opportunities for improved coordination. In this quantitative study, we purposively sampled health leaders across Canada with expertise in MAiD, PEOLC, or both. We conducted semi-structured interviews between April 2021 and January 2022. Interview transcripts were coded independently by 2 researchers and reconciled to identify key themes using content analysis. We applied the PATH framework for Integrated Health Services to guide data collection and analysis. We conducted 36 interviews. Participants expressed diverse views about the optimal relationship between MAiD and PEOLC, and the desirability of integration, separation, or coordination of these services. We identified 11 themes to improve the relationship between the services across 4 PATH levels: client-centred services (e.g., educate public); health operations (e.g., cultivate compassionate and proactive leadership); health systems (e.g., conduct broad and inclusive consultation and planning); and intersectoral initiatives (e.g., provide standard practice guidelines across health care systems). Health leaders recognized that cooperation between MAiD and PEOLC services is required for appropriate referrals, care coordination, and patient care. They identified the need for public and provider education, standardized practice guidelines, relationship-building, and leadership. Our findings have implications for MAiD and PEOLC policy development and clinical practice in Canada and other jurisdictions.

PEMANFAATAN PERALATAN PENGOLAHAN IKAN BERBENTUK MESIN UNTUK PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS PRODUKSI PADA KELOMPOK PENGOLAH DAN PEMASAR IKAN DI KAWASAN KONSERVASI PERAIRAN TWP GILI MATRA

The fish processing and marketing group (poklahsar) in the Gili Matra Marine Protected Area has received intervention from the central government through Bappenas in the COREMAP-CTI III program. This intervention involves improving human resource capacity and providing grants for fish processing equipment. However, the limited duration of the program has resulted in suboptimal assistance in utilizing the donated fish processing equipment. Therefore, the involvement of universities in assisting the community is deemed necessary. This assistance activity aims to inform and educate the poklahsar about the use of fish processing equipment, particularly machines, to enhance production capacity in the Gili Matra Marine Protected Area. The assistance activities were carried out in July 2023 at the respective production locations of each poklahsar. The educational method for adults in this assistance activity involves lectures and hands-on practical training. The outcome of this assistance activity is an increased understanding and knowledge among poklahsar in the Gili Matra Marine Protected Area regarding the functions and uses of various machine-based fish processing equipment. Additionally, it was identified that some obstacles hinder optimizing machine-based equipment utilization, including a lack of understanding in using such equipment and limited market demand for processed fish products. In conclusion, the poklahsar have diverse views on using machine-based equipment, enabling them to optimize the use of such equipment despite the limited demand for processed fish products.

Sustainable Dengue Prevention and Management: Integrating Dengue Vaccination Strategies with Population Perspectives.

The GEMKAP study (2023) unveiled consistent knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) levels across Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin America (LATAM) countries regarding dengue, with variations in the willingness to vaccinate. Despite an overall KAP parity, the disparities within and between the countries indicated the need for both overarching and tailored strategies. Population-wide gaps in dengue awareness result in suboptimal vaccination priorities and preventive measures. This commentary delves into identifying the drivers and barriers for implementing a multi-pronged dengue prevention and management program, emphasizing the pivotal role of vaccination alongside education and vector control. Drawing on expert interviews in APAC and LATAM, informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), four key themes emerged: prioritizing and continuously advocating for dengue on national health agendas, fostering stakeholder collaboration, incorporating population perspectives for behavioral change, and designing sustainable dengue prevention and management programs. Successful implementation requires evidence-based decision making and a comprehensive understanding of population dynamics to design adaptive education tailored to diverse population views. This commentary provides actionable strategies for enhancing dengue prevention and management, with a pronounced emphasis on dengue vaccination, advocating for a holistic, population-centric approach for sustained effectiveness.

Reducing the need for child welfare interventions through additional income support: a qualitative analysis of Finnish social workers’ views

ABSTRACT Previous studies have found a link between the social disadvantage of families and child welfare involvement. Through financial support, a range of psychosocial problems in the families (or their escalation) can be prevented, although social disadvantage is a multifaceted phenomenon. This article examines Finnish social workers´ views on the significance of financial support in reducing the need for child welfare interventions. The study analyses the fundamental assumptions and issues of social work that social workers refer to when justifying their views on the matter. The study is based on a qualitative analysis of data collected by interviewing 23 social workers in different parts of Finland. Through the interviews, a diverse view of the significance of additional income support and child welfare services emerges. The interviewees raised matters related to concrete practices, family dynamics, and the principles of social work. The question of the use of additional income support as a means for preventing child maltreatment and the need for child welfare intervention appears to be controversial in the data. However, a shared understanding of the fundamental assumptions and issues of social work can be seen behind the different viewpoints. In particular, a shared view of the intertwining of families’ economic and psychosocial challenges, and the hidden nature of child maltreatment and social problems in families with children emerges. Overall, the research serves to emphasize the importance of professional discretion and long-term support in social work.

‘Why do we have to be the gatekeepers?’ Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

BackgroundA significant policy change impacting the availability of nicotine for use in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Australia took effect from October 1, 2021. This change meant that nicotine containing liquids for use with e-cigarettes would only be available by prescription from a medical practitioner as part of a smoking cessation plan. This study aimed to explore general practitioners (GPs) perceptions about the role of e-cigarettes, and understand factors informing their intentions to prescribe e-cigarettes as part of a smoking cessation plan.MethodsIn-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen GPs. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit participants. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used to classify, describe and report themes in the data. QSR NVivo was used to aid coding, thematic analysis and retrieval of quotes.ResultsParticipants had diverse views on recommending and prescribing e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids to patients. Some participants were willing to prescribe e-cigarettes to patients if other methods of smoking cessation had not worked but there were concerns, and uncertainty, about the safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. There was poor understanding of the current policy and legislation about e-cigarettes in Australia. Mostly the participants in this sample did not feel confident or comfortable to prescribe, or have discussions about e-cigarettes with patients.ConclusionThe participants of this study held diverse attitudes on recommending and prescribing e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. Clarity in guidelines and consumer product information are required to enable GPs to provide consistent and accurate advice to patients that wish to use e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid.

Exploring Diverse Views of Taiwanese Christians on Teaching Evolution from the Perspective of Worldviews

Exploring Diverse Views of Taiwanese Christians on Teaching Evolution from the Perspective of Worldviews

English Teacher’s Perceptions of The Change in Curriculum to an Independent Curriculum

The curriculum is part of a learning management system that involves planning the implementation of learning and becomes a guideline and guide for teachers in carrying out learning activities. The purpose of this research is to find out the teacher's perception of curriculum changes in Indonesia, especially for English teachers. In this research, the method used is descriptive qualitative research method and the data obtained is from the results of interviews. The results of the study show that the opinions of the teachers reflect diverse views regarding curriculum changes in Indonesia. Some considered it to have a positive impact, such as an increased focus on attitudes and skills, as well as enhancing students' creativity. However, others noted negative impacts such as students' adaptation difficulties and new problems arising, including a lack of support from some students and the learning environment for the government standards.

Patient partner perspectives on compensation: Insights from the Canadian Patient Partner Survey.

There is a growing role for patients, family members and caregivers as consultants, collaboratorsand partners in health system settings in Canada. However, compensation for this role is not systematized. When offered, it varies in both type (e.g., one-time honorarium, salary) and amount. Further, broad-based views of patient partners on compensation are still unknown. We aimed to describe the types and frequency of compensation patient partners have been offered and their attitudes towards compensation. This study uses data from the Canadian Patient Partner Study (CPPS) survey. The survey gathered the experiences and perspectives of those who self-identified as patient partners working across the Canadian health system. Three questions were about compensation, asking what types of compensation participants had been offered, if they had ever refused compensation, and whether they felt adequately compensated. The latter two questions included open-text comments in addition to menu-based and scaled response options. Basic frequencies were performed for all questions and open-text comments were analyzed through inductive qualitative content analysis. A total of 603 individuals participated in the CPPS survey. Most respondents were never or rarely offered salary (81%), honorarium (64%), gift cards (80%)or material gifts (93%) while half were offered conference registration and expenses at least sometimes. A total of 129 (26%) of 499 respondents reported refusing compensation. Of 511 respondents, half felt adequately compensated always or often, and half only sometimes, rarelyor never. Open-text comments revealed positive, ambivalentand negative attitudes towards compensation. Attitudes were framed by perceptions about their role, sentiments of giving back to the health system, feelings of acknowledgement, practical considerations, values of fairness and equityand accountability relationships. Our findings confirm that compensation is not standardized in Canada. Half of survey respondents routinely feel inadequately compensated. Patient partners have diverse views of what constitutes adequate compensation inclusive of personal considerations such as a preference for volunteering, and broader concerns such as promoting equity in patient partnership. Organizations should attempt to ensure that compensation practices are clear, transparentand attentive to patient partners'unique contexts. Two patient partners are members of the CPPS research team and have been fully engaged in all study phases from project conception to knowledge translation. They are co-authors of this manuscript. The survey was co-designed and pilot tested with patient partners and survey participants were patient partners.

Harnessing the Stem Cell Niche in Regenerative Medicine: Innovative Avenue to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Regenerative medicine harnesses the body's innate capacity for self-repair to restore malfunctioning tissues and organs. Stem cell therapies represent a key regenerative strategy, but to effectively harness their potential necessitates a nuanced understanding of the stem cell niche. This specialized microenvironment regulates critical stem cell behaviors including quiescence, activation, differentiation, and homing. Emerging research reveals that dysfunction within endogenous neural stem cell niches contributes to neurodegenerative pathologies and impedes regeneration. Strategies such as modifying signaling pathways, or epigenetic interventions to restore niche homeostasis and signaling, hold promise for revitalizing neurogenesis and neural repair in diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Comparative studies of highly regenerative species provide evolutionary clues into niche-mediated renewal mechanisms. Leveraging endogenous bioelectric cues and crosstalk between gut, brain, and vascular niches further illuminates promising therapeutic opportunities. Emerging techniques like single-cell transcriptomics, organoids, microfluidics, artificial intelligence, in silico modeling, and transdifferentiation will continue to unravel niche complexity. By providing a comprehensive synthesis integrating diverse views on niche components, developmental transitions, and dynamics, this review unveils new layers of complexity integral to niche behavior and function, which unveil novel prospects to modulate niche function and provide revolutionary treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Cobots, Complexities, and Campfire: Report on the 4th HRI Summer School

The 4th Summer School on Social Human-Robot Interaction in Chȩciny, Poland, sponsored by IEEE RAS and the EU’s Horizon 2020, assembled nearly 100 professionals and students from various fields to explore human–robot communication. This year’s edition emphasized the human–human interactions in which human–robot interactions are embedded. On this background participants addressed essential themes such as robots’ agency, gestures, speech, and likeness to humans and the program featured expert lectures, practical workshops, and analysis sessions, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to learning. The successful integration of educational content and community building was evident in the positive testimonials, highlighting the importance of in-person exchanges and the combination of diverse views for progress in HRI research. This paper reflects on the accomplishments of the summer school, illustrating how it became a crucible for thought leadership and collaborative innovation in the HRI space.

Global trends in geospatial conservation planning: a review of priorities and missing dimensions

IntroductionBiodiversity underpins resilient ecosystems that sustain life. Despite international conservation efforts, biodiversity is still declining due to ongoing anthropogenic threats. Protected areas have been widely adopted as a strategy for conserving biodiversity. The use of spatial conservation planning, which prioritizes areas for protection based on geo-referenced biodiversity and ecological information as well as cost of action and their feasibility, has gained popularity in the conservation discipline in the last few decades. However, there remain gaps between plans and implementation, and negative social impacts on local communities can occur, such as tension and conflict between differing priorities, perspectives, and views.MethodsTo better understand the state of the spatial conservation field and support translating research into practice, a mixed-method approach of bibliometric (n=4133 documents) and content analysis (n=2456 documents) was used to analyze and identify key research priorities, collaborative networks, and geographic and thematic patterns.ResultsWe identified that research conducted by westernized nations dominated the field, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia being responsible for almost two-thirds of the research globally, with research interest exponentially growing since 2010. Additionally, while there has been some refinement over time of algorithms and models, Zonation and Marxan methods developed in the 2000s remain the predominant choices of software, with a majority focus on marine ecosystems, birds, and mammals. We found a major gap in the use of social dimensions in spatial conservation case studies (only n=146; 6%).DiscussionThis gap highlights a lack of collaboration in conservation science between researchers and local communities who are affected by management decisions. We recommend including spatially explicit social dimensions from the onset of projects through participatory approaches, along with the acknowledgement by researchers of the importance of including diverse views in conservation planning to enhance implementation and outcomes that are relevant in local contexts. We suggest an increased reflection on types of data used for conservation but also on researchers’ personal values, biases, and positionality to encourage more ethical, applicable, and collaborative conservation science.