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Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism and Electromagnetism Perspectives on Integrated, Coordinated, Open, Networked (ICON) Science
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  • Concepción Ayala,
  • Elisabet Beamud,
  • Juliane Huebert,
  • Shelby A Jones,
  • Ayush Kumar,
  • Scott R. Miller,
  • Max Moorkamp,
  • Emilio L. Pueyo,
  • Ana Ruíz-Constán,
  • Nia Schamuells,
  • Dibyendu Sur,
  • Lisa Tauxe,
  • Douwe J.J. van Hinsbergen,
  • Concepción Ayala
Concepción Ayala
IGME (Spanish Geological Survey), IGME (Spanish Geological Survey)
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Elisabet Beamud
Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona
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Juliane Huebert
British Geological Survey, British Geological Survey, British Geological Survey
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Shelby A Jones
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Archaeological Studies, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Archaeological Studies, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Archaeological Studies
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Ayush Kumar
Indian Institute of Technology - Indian School of Mines, Indian Institute of Technology - Indian School of Mines, Indian Institute of Technology - Indian School of Mines
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Scott R. Miller
University of Florida, University of Florida, University of Florida
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Max Moorkamp
Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet, Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet, Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet

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Emilio L. Pueyo
Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España
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Ana Ruíz-Constán
Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Instituto Geológico y Minero de España
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Nia Schamuells
Facultad de Ciencias de Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad de Barcelona, Facultad de Ciencias de Ciencias de la Tierra, Facultad de Ciencias de Ciencias de la Tierra
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Dibyendu Sur
University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Boulder
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Lisa Tauxe
University of California, San Diego, University of California, San Diego, University of California, San Diego
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Douwe J.J. van Hinsbergen
Utrecht University, Utrecht University, Utrecht University
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Concepción Ayala
IGME (Spanish Geological Survey)
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Abstract

This article is composed of three independent commentaries about the state of ICON principles (Goldman et al., 2021) in the Geomagnetism, Paleomagnetism, and Electromagnetism (GPE) section and discussion on the opportunities and challenges of adopting them. Each commentary focuses on a different topic: Global collaboration, reproducibility, data sharing and infrastructure; Inclusive equitable, and accessible science: Involvement, challenges, and support of early career, BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled researchers; Community engagement, citizen science, education, and stakeholder involvement.
Data sharing practices and open repository use still varies strongly between GPE communities. Some have a long tradition of data sharing, others are only starting it. Globally, GPE leadership is strongly dominated by white males and diversity may increase through the creation of Science Equality Commissions. Improved global stakeholder involvement can increase research impacts and help fight inequalities. In all investigated topics we see promising beginnings but also recognize obstacles that include a lack of funding, a lack of understanding of diversity, and prioritizing short-term gain over long-term benefit. Nonetheless, we are hopeful that our community will embrace ICON science.