Troumbis, A.Y., Iosifidis, S. & Kalloniatis, C. (2022) Uncovering patterns of public perceptions towards biodiversity crime using conservation culturomics. Crime Law & Social Change
Abstract
This paper examines aspects of the relationship between (1) the recently typified form of biodiversity crime, (2) information made available to the public through the Internet, and (3) cultural dynamics quantified through info-surveillance methods through Culturomics techniques. We propose two conceptual models: (1) the building-up process of a biodiversity crime culturome, in some language, and (2) a multi-stage biodiversity conservation chain and biodiversity-crime activities relating to each stage. We use crowd search volumes on the Internet on biodiversity crime-related terms and topics as proxies for measuring public interest. The main findings are: (1) the concept of biodiversity-crime per se is still immature and presents low penetration to the general public; (2) biodiversity-crime issues, not recognized as such, are amalgamated in conservation-oriented websites and pages; and (3) differences in perceptions and priorities between general vs. niche public with particular interest(s) in environmental issues- are discernable.
The Masters Programme in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM) is now inviting applications for 2022-24
All applications for the 2022-2024 study period should be submitted online, along with the necessary documents, by the following deadlines:
- February 1, 2022: For individuals applying for financial aid
- March 15, 2022: For self-financing applicants who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA area and require a study visa
- August 15, 2022: For self-financing applicants who are citizens of EU/EEA countries
University of the Aegean ranks 743 out of 3,897 Universities globally
According to the latest (2020) SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) the University of the Aegean is overall ranked:
14th among 22 Greek Universities
332nd among 823 EU-28 Universities
743rd among 3.897 Universities across the world
Read more here
Semper Altius Aspice!