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The "E-Specimina" project aims to address several notable gaps in existing research programs and knowledge platforms, contributing to the advancement of the field of biodiversity research and digital herbarium practice:
1. Limited Accessibility of Herbarium Specimen Data
Gap: Traditional herbarium practice often results in data that is stored in physical collections, hence resulting in limited accessibility for researchers and the broader public.
Contribution: By digitizing and implementing a Open Research Data (ORD) practice, "E-Specimina" seeks to contribute to increase the accessibility of herbarium specimen data, making it available for a wider audience and facilitating collaborative research.
2. Fragmentation of Herbarium Databases
Gap: Herbarium databases are often maintained decentralized, with variations in data standards and formats, hindering seamless integration and collaboration.
Contribution: The project aims to elaborate and recommend a standardized digital herbarium data framework, promoting interoperability and data integration among different herbaria, institutions, and biodiversity databases.
3. Limited Collaboration Across Research Communities
Gap: Collaboration and data-sharing between different herbaria, research institutions, and communities are often limited.
Contribution: "E-Specimina" aims to foster collaboration by providing a platform for interconnectedness, enabling seamless data exchange, and promoting a more collaborative and globally connected research community.
4. Inadequate Educational Resources in Digital Herbarium Practices
Gap: Educational resources for researchers and students on digital herbarium practice and specimen data management are insufficient.
Contribution: The project includes educational outreach and training initiatives, addressing this gap by providing resources and fostering knowledge exchange to build capacity in the community.
By addressing these gaps, the "E-Specimina" project contributes to the advancement of the field by creating a more accessible, interconnected, and technologically advanced ecosystem for digital herbarium specimen data in research projects. This not only enhances the efficiency of research practices but also supports broader biodiversity conservation efforts and scientific collaboration.
