Several recent papers have highlighted best practices, defined metadata standards and proposed checklists for reproducibility of species distribution models (SDMs). A new paper by Zurell et al. (2020) formalizes, extends and implements many of these ideas in a standardized protocol for reporting SDMs called ODMAP (Overview, Data, Model, Assessment, Prediction). ODMAP has the potential to revolutionize species distribution modeling, not through the development of new methods, but rather by providing a long overdue system to document, communicate and reproduce methods. ODMAP could lead to improved basic and applied science outcomes by increasing comprehension and transparency, and by guiding implementation of best practices. However, the impact that ODMAP has on SDMs depends in large part on the extent to which journals, reviewers and funding agencies encourage its use and whether mentors introduce it to the next generation of biodiversity scientists. Important next steps include formalizing mechanisms for the broader research community to participate in future development of ODMAP and related standards for best practices in biodiversity modeling.

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ODMAP 协议：一种用于标准化报告的新工具，可以彻底改变物种分布建模

最近的几篇论文强调了最佳实践、定义的元数据标准和提议的物种分布模型 (SDM) 再现性检查表。Zurell 等人的一篇新论文。（2020 年）在称为 ODMAP（概述、数据、模型、评估、预测）的标准化协议中正式化、扩展和实施了许多这些想法，用于报告 SDM。ODMAP 有可能彻底改变物种分布建模，不是通过开发新方法，而是通过提供一个姗姗来迟的系统来记录、交流和复制方法。ODMAP 可以通过提高理解力和透明度以及指导最佳实践的实施来改善基础和应用科学成果。但是，ODMAP 对 SDM 的影响在很大程度上取决于期刊、审查人员和资助机构鼓励使用它，以及导师是否将其介绍给下一代生物多样性科学家。重要的后续步骤包括为更广泛的研究界建立机制，以参与 ODMAP 和生物多样性建模最佳实践相关标准的未来发展。