Languages still a major barrier to global science, new research finds
Date:
December 29, 2016
Source:
University of Cambridge
Summary:
Over one-third of new conservation science documents published annually are in non-English languages, despite assumption of English as scientific 'lingua franca.' Researchers find examples of important science missed at international level, and practitioners struggling to access new knowledge, as a result of language barriers.
English is now considered the common language, or 'lingua franca', of global science. All major scientific journals seemingly publish in English, despite the fact that their pages contain research from across the globe.
However, a new study suggests that over a third of new scientific reports are published in languages other than English, which can result in these findings being overlooked -- contributing to biases in our understanding.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161229141855.htm
