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Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
methods in ecology and evolution
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.425
H-Index - 105
ISSN - 2041-210X
DOI - 10.1111/2041-210x.12632
Subject(s) - cover (algebra) , geography , feature (linguistics) , subject (documents) , ecology , computer science , library science , data science , engineering , biology , mechanical engineering , philosophy , linguistics
This month’s cover image was used as the banner for the Eco‐Stats’ 15 Conference “Technological advances between Ecology and Statistics” held at the University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia, in December 2015. The outcomes of the conference are the subject of a Special Feature in this issue. The image shows a flock of sulphur‐crested cockatoos ( Cacatua galerita ) morphing into a residual plot, to symbolise the merging of ideas between ecology and statistics. It was conceptualised by David Warton and realised by Susannah Waters (UNSW Sydney, Australia). The Special Feature consists of five papers showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration, centred around problems estimating biodiversity and how it changes over space and time. It highlights the potential of interdisciplinary research, and of meetings designed to bring together researchers across disciplines, as a vehicle for scientific advances. Photo credit: © Susannah Waters (UNSW Sydney, Australia)