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. 2016 Jan;55:1–10. doi: 10.1016/j.envsci.2015.08.006

Table 1.

Comparison between the research sample and the overall population of collections.

Population of WFCC members (626) Research sample (191)
Type of collection
Governmental 41% 41%
University 43% 40%
Semi-governmental 6% 9%
For profit collection 5% 6%
Industry collection 5% 4%



Geographical situation
Asia 34% 39%
Europe 34% 31%
America 24% 27%
Oceania 6% 1%
Africa 2% 2%