Wildlife software: procedures for publication of computer software
Wildlife Society Bulletin
By: M. D. Samuel
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Abstract
Computers and computer software have become an integral part of the practice of wildlife science. Computers now play an important role in teaching, research, and management applications. Because of the specialized nature of wildlife problems, specific computer software is usually required to address a given problem (e.g., home range analysis). This type of software is not usually available from commercial vendors and therefore must be developed by those wildlife professionals with particular skill in computer programming. Current journal publication practices generally prevent a detailed description of computer software associated with new techniques. In addition, peer review of journal articles does not usually include a review of associated computer software. Thus, many wildlife professionals are usually unaware of computer software that would meet their needs or of major improvements in software they commonly use. Indeed most users of wildlife software learn of new programs or important changes only by word of mouth.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Wildlife software: procedures for publication of computer software |
| Series title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | p. 360 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| First page | 360 |
| Last page | 360 |
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