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Tatsuya Amano
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Conservation scientist @uq-cbcs.bsky.social committed to overcoming biases and barriers in conservation and science. See
http://translatesciences.com
http://kaizenconservation.com
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When considering non-English-language papers:
-25% for male non-native English speakers
-1% for male non-native English speakers from low-income countries
compared to male native English speakers from a high-income country.
Scientific productivity gap for men based on English and non-English papers. Shown are % differences in the number of peer-reviewed papers compared to male native English speakers from a high-income country. The number of years in research is aligned with female counterparts (30 for English non-native and 24 for English non-native & low income).
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
For those interested to see the productivity gap for men, here are the figures using the same # years in research as female counterparts. Based on English papers:
-50% for English non-native
-58% for English non-native from low-income countries
compared to English native from a high-income country.
Scientific productivity gap for men based on English papers. Shown are % differences in the number of peer-reviewed papers compared to male native English speakers from a high-income country. The number of years in research is aligned with female counterparts (30 for English non-native and 24 for English non-native & low income). (A) Absolute difference in the number of English-language peer-reviewed papers published between male native English speakers from a high-income country (baseline shown in pink) and male non-native English speakers from a high-income country (solid line in navy), and male non-native English speakers from a lower-middle income country (dashed line in navy). Here, non-native English speakers are defined as those with low English proficiency. (B) Absolute difference in the number of English- and non-English-language peer-reviewed papers published between researchers with the same combinations of the two attributes as (A). (C) Percentage difference in the number of English-language peer-reviewed papers published between researchers with the same combinations of the two attributes as (A). (D) Percentage difference in the number of English- and non-English-language peer-reviewed papers published between researchers with the same combinations of the two attributes as (A).
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
実際、英語と非英語の両方の論文を含めると、生産性の格差は大きく減少しました。むしろ、英語を第一言語としない研究者や低所得国出身の研究者は、英語を第一言語とする高所得国の研究者よりも、全体として多くの論文を発表していました。
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September 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
我々が以前下記の論文でも一例を示したように、女性や英語非ネイティブ、低所得国出身の研究者は科学活動を行う上で様々な障壁に直面しているため、ここで示された生産性の格差は、これらの研究者の真の生産性を反映している訳ではないと考えられます。
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
女性、英語非ネイティブ、そして低所得国の出身者は、科学の世界で不利な立場にありますが、その格差はどれほどでしょうか？本研究では、英語を第一言語としない低所得国出身の女性は、英語での論文発表数が最大70％少ないことが分かりました。1/5
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#languagebarriers
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
Indeed when we included both English and non-English publications, the productivity gap narrowed significantly. Non-native English speakers and researchers from lower-income countries often publish *more* papers overall than their native English-speaking, high-income counterparts.
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Scientific productivity gap narrows significantly, when we look at total publications including those in non-English languages. Shown are the maximum % differences in the number of English-language and non-English-language peer-reviewed papers published by female native English speakers from a high-income country (-45%), female non-native English speakers from a high-income country (-35%), and female non-native English speakers from a lower-middle income country (-25%), compared to male native English speakers from a high-income country (red flag).
September 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
Obviously this does not reflect the true productivity of researchers facing gender, economic and #languagebarriers, as they face tremendous hurdles when conducting various scientific activities, as we previously showed in this paper for non-native English speakers:
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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Estimated disadvantages for non-native English speakers when conducting different scientific activities. The height of hurdles indicates the relative length of time taken to read an English-language paper (Reading), to write a paper in English (Writing), and to prepare an oral presentation in English (Presentation), and the relative frequency of an English-language paper being rejected (Paper rejection) or requested to revise (Paper revision) due to English writing, for non-native English speakers (Non-native), compared to native English speakers (Native).
September 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
Women, non-native English speakers & those form low-income countries are disadvantaged in science but by how much? We found that women with non-English first languages from low-income countries publish up to 70% fewer in English than their counterparts. 1/5
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
#languagebarriers
Scientific productivity gap based on English-language peer-reviewed papers. Shown are the maximum % differences in the number of peer-reviewed papers published by female native English speakers from a high-income country (-45%), female non-native English speakers from a high-income country (-60%), and female non-native English speakers from a lower-middle income country (-70%), compared to male native English speakers from a high-income country (red flag).
September 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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世界中で記録的な猛暑が報道される中、Max Kotz氏が主導した本研究では、近年増加する猛暑（極端に気温が高い日）によって、熱帯の鳥類の個体数レベルが1950年以降25‐38％減少したと推定されました。猛暑の影響は平均気温の上昇や人間活動の直接的な影響を上回り、保全における気候変動対策の重要性が示されました。
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August 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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As humans face record-breaking heatwaves, our new research led by Max Kotz shows intensified heat extremes caused a 25–38% decline in the level of abundance of
tropical birds since 1950. These impacts often exceed those of average temperature rise and direct human pressures.
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Long-term changes in the abundance levels of terrestrial bird populations attributable to climate change and human pressure. Heterogenous and persistent impacts of hot temperature extremes on the interannual growth rate of terrestrial bird population abundance.
August 12, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Can we imagine a future in which everyone can use their own language to write, assess & read science with the help of AI? Read this to see why we believe this is the future of academic publishing. Great collab with @bowkerl.bsky.social & Andrew Burton-Jones. #languagebarriers
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Two futures for academic publishing using artificial intelligence language tools. Information communicated in English is shown in pale blue and that in a language other than English (Japanese in this example) is shown in orange.
June 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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It has been a pleasant and productive journey with the six members of the #ICCB2025 Language Accessibility Subcommittee. Very proud of what we've accomplished and have learnt that a small group of committed people (+ a bit of 💰) can make a real difference in academia.
conbio.org/mini-sites/i... 1/4
Members of ICCB2025 Language Accessibility Subcommittee
June 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Our group on the last day of #ICCB2025: @elizeyxng.bsky.social gave an exellent talk in a room full of shorebird conservationists; we organised a symposium on the future of fair & academic publishing in conservation; and @kelsey-hannah.bsky.social won 3rd place in the Student Best Poster - congrats!
Elize Ng's talk at ICCB 2025 Symposium on the future of fair and inclusive academic publishing Kelsey Hannah receiving the 3rd place in the Student Best Poster
June 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Today's presentation at #ICCB2025 from our group was by Violeta Berdejo-Espinola about the use of machine learning models to classify Spanish-language literature. Very well done!
June 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Junya Saito presented his research in Japanese at #ICCB2025, while the audience used Wordly to understand follow along in other languages. Another success in our effort to break #languagebarriers.
June 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Today's great presentations from our group at #ICCB2025 - very well done Marina and @kelsey-hannah.bsky.social!
Marina Corrella Tor presenting their work at ICCB 2025 Kelsey Hannah with her poster at ICCB 2025
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Erik Sulidra proudly presented his work in Bahasa Indonesia. Everyone understood his presentation—whether in English, Japanese, or other languages—with Wordly's live AI translation. A moment when we broke #languagebarriers at #ICCB2025.
Erik Sulidra presented his work in Bahasa Indonesia Audience used Wordly's AI translation to understand his talk Wordly's translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English Wordly's translation from Bahasa Indonesia to Japanese
June 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Our language accessibility support at #ICCB2025 isn't just through AI - much of it comes from PEOPLE.
Pauline is supporting Alberto's presentation by providing Spanish-English translation. Minghao's presentation at his first int'l conference is supported by Chenhua's translation.
#languagebarriers
Pauline translating Alberto's explanation from Spanish to English Pauline supporting Alberto's presentation Minghao presenting his poster
June 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Three great presentations today at #ICCB2025 from our group - very well done Nayelli, @pratt-c.bsky.social and @yeelai.bsky.social!
June 16, 2025 at 6:11 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
So amazing to see #ICCB2025 has kicked off and our language accessibility measures have been described.
Live English transcription & translation into 60 languages is working properly. 39 people has already used it in 10 languages. If you are at #ICCB2025, please give it a try!
#languagebarriers
Micha Jackson describing ICCB2025 language accessibility measures Live English transcription and translation into 60 languages with Wordly
June 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Can’t believe this is finally happening after 2 years of hard work by so many people!
#ICCB2025
June 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
tatsuya-amano.bsky.social
Many thanks @ashsimkins.bsky.social and Max Kotz for visiting us @uq-cbcs.bsky.social and presenting your research. We are now all set for #ICCB2025!
June 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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We have developed guidelines on how to give linguistically friendly presentations in English for #ICCB2025 presenters. Please have a read to make your presentation inclusive. Amazing work led by @elizeyxng.bsky.social et al.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@iccb2025.bsky.social
#languagebarriers
Guidelines on how to give linguistically friendly presentations in English
June 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Thrilled to finally announce that #ICCB2025 will provide AI live English transcriptions of ALL oral presentations & translation of all plenaries & oral presentations in two rooms in over 60 languages! With Wordly sponsored by Integrative Conservation, Wiley & @plosbiology.org.
#languagebarriers
May 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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We showed that non-English papers receive citations largely from the same language, indicating that conservaiton evidence rarely crosses #languagebarriers. Having an English abstract = more English citations.
2nd paper from @kelsey-hannah.bsky.social's PhD - congratulations!
doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Language patterns of citations of articles in all non-English languages Relationship between the number of same-language citations of a conservation article (citations from articles of the same language as the cited article) and the number of English-language citations (citations from English-language articles) received by non-English-language articles with (blue, n = 140) and without (orange, n = 79) an English-language abstract
May 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM