The Hidden Backbone of Conservation: Elevating the Value of LowImpact-Factor Journals

In academia, success is often measured by publications in high-impact-factor (IF) journals [2]. However, this focus may inadvertently sideline research that is essential for effective conservation. Choi et al. [3] expose a critical disconnect between academic incentives and the practical needs of biodiversity protection, emphasizing the indispensable role of low-IF journals in implementing conservation policies.