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Abstract：
The Tropical Andes, one of the world\'s most biodiverse regions, is vital for ecological research and conservation. However, while researchers in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru contribute significantly to scientific knowledge, their publication rates in academic journals have historically lagged behind neighboring nations. A multifaceted strategy was employed to understand and address the publication divide in the Tropical Andes region. This approach focused on regional researchers and consisted of a three-day workshop to improve scientific writing skills, offer publication insights, and equip researchers with tools to overcome obstacles. A series of surveys were also conducted to explore the challenges faced by local researchers and their proposed solutions, covering topics such as participant demographics, factors contributing to lower publication rates, personal barriers, proposed strategies for improving publications, specific topics of interest, participant satisfaction, most valuable workshop topics, and future recommendations. The workshop had an overwhelming response, with over 500 interested participants registering in just a few days, mostly experienced professionals, highlighting the need for such initiatives in the region. About two-thirds had ready-to-publish materials, highlighting the potential impact of targeted interventions on unlocking untapped knowledge. The surveys revealed the challenges contributing to the publication divide, including insufficient training, cultural emphasis on economic development, language barriers, limited resource access, lack of institutional support, high publishing costs, and time and financial constraints. The most common personal barriers were insufficient knowledge and experience in the publication process, lack of self-confidence, and fears of rejection. Proposed solutions include conducting training workshops, fostering collaborative networks, improving resource accessibility, and an institutional and cultural shift that encourages publishing. Addressing challenges faced by experienced professionals in the Tropical Andes by understanding individual needs, fostering support, and demystifying the publication process offers a promising path to closing the publication divide and unlocking the region\'s valuable scientific contributions.
摘要：
热带安第斯山脉,世界上生物多样性最丰富的地区之一，对生态研究和保护至关重要。然而,而玻利维亚的研究人员，厄瓜多尔,秘鲁对科学知识做出了重大贡献，他们在学术期刊上的发表率在历史上落后于邻国。采用了多方面的战略来理解和解决热带安第斯山脉地区的出版物鸿沟。这种方法侧重于区域研究人员，包括为期三天的研讨会，以提高科学写作技巧，提供出版物见解，并为研究人员配备克服障碍的工具。还进行了一系列调查，以探讨本地研究人员面临的挑战及其提出的解决方案，涵盖参与者人口统计等主题，导致出版率降低的因素，个人障碍,改进出版物的拟议战略，感兴趣的特定主题，参与者满意度,最有价值的研讨会主题，未来的建议。研讨会反响热烈，在短短几天内，有500多名感兴趣的参与者注册，大多是经验丰富的专业人士，强调该地区需要采取此类举措。大约三分之二的人有现成的材料，强调有针对性的干预措施对解锁未开发知识的潜在影响。调查揭示了导致出版物鸿沟的挑战，包括培训不足，文化强调经济发展，语言障碍,有限的资源访问，缺乏机构支持，出版成本高,时间和财政限制。最常见的个人障碍是出版过程中知识和经验不足，缺乏自信,害怕被拒绝。拟议的解决方案包括举办培训讲习班，培育协作网络，提高资源可得性，以及鼓励出版的体制和文化转变。通过了解个人需求来应对热带安第斯山脉经验丰富的专业人士面临的挑战，促进支持，揭开出版过程的神秘面纱提供了一条有希望的途径，以缩小出版鸿沟并解锁该地区宝贵的科学贡献。
