Qualitative Data on 60 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain)
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Dataset name Small_Scale_Fishery_Data_2023_v2 Title Qualitative Data on Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain). Description This dataset was created for the Fish2Sustainability research project, which aims to evaluate how small-scale fisheries (SSF) contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The dataset includes 60 case studies across eight countries and was developed using a rapid appraisal framework. The framework includes a four-step process: 1. Identifying specific SDG targets influenced by SSF; 2. Extracting relevant variables from UN indicators; 3. Gathering expert input via a questionnaire to score these variables; 4. Creating composite indicators to measure SSF performance against SDGs. The dataset contains raw data from step 3, case study details, variable scores, and comments from data collectors (contributing authors). The dataset is valuable for researchers interested in small-scale fisheries and socio-ecological systems. By incorporating expert judgments from individuals with expertise in SSF, particularly in data-poor contexts, the dataset offers a wealth of knowledge for conducting comparative analyses across different contexts. Method Case studies were selected in eight countries by national SSF experts, based on specific criteria and research priorities. Case studies were not selected to represent the full diversity of SSF globally or even nationally. Instead, they were chosen to capture a range of fisheries that could showcase different contributions to SDGs. SSF were defined based on various characteristics, such as resources harvested, gear used, and location of the fishery. Geographical Coverage 60 small-scale fisheries located in seven countries are documented in the data: Colombia (4 case studies) – Pacifico: La Guajira, San Andrés y Providencia; Caribe: Chocó, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Nariño. Ecuador (3) – Region: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, El Oro. France (2) – Region: Bretagne, Occitanie. Kenya (22) – County: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River. Madagascar (20) – Region: Analanjirofo, Anosy, Atsimo Andrefana, Boeny, Diana, Menabe, Vatovavy Fitovinany. Mexico (2) – State: Baja California Sur, Campeche, Yucatan. Nigeria (6) – State: Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun. Spain (1) – State: Galicia. Data Collection Data collection took place from November 30, 2022, to July 3, 2023, spanning approximately seven months. The data presented serve as a snapshot of the conditions within a specific small-scale fishery during the assessment period. To consider the evolution of trends such as exports, economic growth, and income, we considered any relevant variables over the past decade. Data collection approaches varied depending on the context, and data collectors received training to ensure survey consistency. We used primary data sources such as interviews, observations, and measurements whenever possible. In cases where resources were limited, we preferred secondary sources such as existing datasets and literature. Our methods were standardized, but data collectors could adjust them based on their resources. We primarily used direct observation, focus groups, and interviews to collect data. Scoring in interviews and focus groups was done directly or through group analysis by interviewers. Disagreements were resolved through additional interviews or group discussions, with secondary data used if needed. Please refer to the methods in : Bitoun et al., (2024). A methodological framework for capturing marine small-scale fisheries’ contributions to the sustainable development goals. Sustainability Science, 19(4), 1119–1137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-024-01470-0. Ethics Participants had the option to join of their own accord, were fully briefed on the research goals, and were given the opportunity to review interview guidelines before proceeding. Depending on the circumstances, interviews could last 45 minutes to 4.5 hours. Participants were guaranteed confidentiality and anonymity in the handling and reporting of their data. Suggested citation Léopold, M., Bitoun, R., & Devillers, R. (2023). Qualitative Data on 61 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain) (Version 2) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16077739 Data Files The dataset includes the following: The raw dataset (.xls format). A data dictionary describing and defining each dataset column (.xls format).
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How this classification was reachedexpand
Full frame machine prediction
Teacher imitationNot calibrated prevalence, not ground truth. Human validation pending. The Gemma side is a direct model label for every work in the frame, read from the title-only record. The Codex side is a classifier learned from the 10,348 direct Codex labels and calibrated to design-weighted sample rates; fields without enough sample support carry no Codex call. Candidate is the union of the two sides; consensus is their intersection. These outputs are machine_predicted_unvalidated and are not human labels.
Distilled classifier scores by category (both heads)
| Category | Codex | Gemma |
|---|---|---|
| Metaresearch | 0.005 | 0.030 |
| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.005 | 0.009 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Open science | 0.001 | 0.002 |
| Research integrity | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.023 | 0.004 |
Machine scores (provisional)
The two teacher heads of the student model, read on this work. A score orders the frame for review; it never asserts a category, and the validation status ships verbatim with every row.
Baseline scores from an immature model (maturity gate not passed, 7 training rounds). Scores rank; they never assert a category.
score_only:v0-immature-baseline · verbatim from the scoring run: score_only means the number may rank works, and no category label ships from itClassification
machine, unvalidatedMachine predicted; a candidate call from one source (direct Gemma or distilled Codex), not a consensus.
How this classification was reached, model by model and score by score, is at the end of the page under "How this classification was reached".