The INLD's many approaches
Space for time substitution in dryland freshwater ecosystems
The main issues to be addressed are the effects of climate change, eutrophication and salinisation on biodiversity patterns from a global perspective and the effects of water level decline on the maintenance of species richness and ecosystem services. But how can data be collected in ephemeral ecosystems?
One alternative is to use a comparative analysis of ecosystems in a space-for-time substitution approach to predict the consequences of rainfall reduction on environmental and biological variables (Blois et al. 2013).
In this case, three main perspectives need to be considered: Monitoring sites, experimental approach and paleolimnology.
Studies of aquatic ecosystems in drylands: identifying gaps through the appropriate analytical tools
The scientometric approach in the INLD (International Network on Limnology of Drylands) perspective has been used to understand and fill the research gaps in drylands zones around the world. In this way, we intend to access data and information about the water bodies distribution, such as biodiversity, and conservation aspects among others. In the second step, we will conduct meta-analysis studies. Recently, we expanded some specific issues about lentic ecosystems beyond dryland areas.
Keywords: systematic review, scientometric analysis, meta-analysis
Some research areas
