Journal of Science Communication (JCOM)
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JCOM is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal in science communication. Find us at: jcom.sissa.it
Interesting perspectives and reflections on #inclusive #scicomm involving black women in Brazil - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Science Communication and Intersectionality: Quilombola Women and the Dialogue on Inequality and Resistance
This article adopts the perspective of inclusive science communication by approaching the interface between science, technology, intersectionality, and the experience of female Quilombola leaders in M...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Interesting perspectives and reflections on #inclusive #scicomm involving black women in Brazil - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Book review by Brian Trench. Philip Cohen argues for social scientists to be active citizens, intervening in public debates with the legitimacy that their expertise gives them. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Book review by Brian Trench. Philip Cohen argues for social scientists to be active citizens, intervening in public debates with the legitimacy that their expertise gives them. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
New from JCOM: “From event enjoyment to career aspirations: how inclusive science engagement shapes participant perspectives” by Soumaiya Imarraine & Nicole Ortiz (Vol 24 (05), 2025): #sicomm #inclusion jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
From event enjoyment to career aspirations: how inclusive science engagement shapes participant perspectives
Promoting inclusion in science is essential for enhancing public understanding, strengthening science literacy, and addressing structural barriers to participation. To support this goal, we organized ...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
New from JCOM: “From event enjoyment to career aspirations: how inclusive science engagement shapes participant perspectives” by Soumaiya Imarraine & Nicole Ortiz (Vol 24 (05), 2025): #sicomm #inclusion jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
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Published today: One of the biggest #science #communication studies to date. We asked 71,922 people in 68 countries how they #engage with information about #science and combined the data with several country-level factors: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OpenAccess
October 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Published today: One of the biggest #science #communication studies to date. We asked 71,922 people in 68 countries how they #engage with information about #science and combined the data with several country-level factors: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OpenAccess
New framework to guide cross-national, comparative research on #scicomm by Liliann Fischer, Mike Schäfer and Hannah Schmidt-Petri called "Comparing science communication ecosystems: towards a conceptual framework for cross-national research on science communication” - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Comparing science communication ecosystems: towards a conceptual framework for cross-national research on science communication
This paper proposes a framework to guide cross-national, comparative research on science communication. Current research often relies on ad-hoc criteria for selecting countries (such as geographic pro...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:06 AM
New framework to guide cross-national, comparative research on #scicomm by Liliann Fischer, Mike Schäfer and Hannah Schmidt-Petri called "Comparing science communication ecosystems: towards a conceptual framework for cross-national research on science communication” - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
New in JCOM! 📰 Daimary & Brahma explore how public engagement strengthens wildlife conservation in India’s Raimona National Park; highlighting trust, dialogue & co-creation with communities. Read the full article: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #SciComm #Conservation
Public engagement with Raimona National Park: a science communication perspective of wildlife conservation
Public engagement plays a crucial role in wildlife conservation by bridging scientific and community-driven communication. However, conservation communication often faces conflicts and challenges in s...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
New in JCOM! 📰 Daimary & Brahma explore how public engagement strengthens wildlife conservation in India’s Raimona National Park; highlighting trust, dialogue & co-creation with communities. Read the full article: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #SciComm #Conservation
New in JCOM: In “Far div ye bide?”, Mhairi Stewart reflects on PCST 2025: Using science communication to effect positive change, which was held in Aberdeen in May 2025. Find out more about highlights and hot topics at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #scicomm
October 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
New in JCOM: In “Far div ye bide?”, Mhairi Stewart reflects on PCST 2025: Using science communication to effect positive change, which was held in Aberdeen in May 2025. Find out more about highlights and hot topics at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #scicomm
New essay in JCOM: “Examining science and art collaborations through a social psychology lens reveals the need for Third Spaces” by Groves, Muindi & Zuanazzi – A must-read for those interested in #scicomm & #sciart - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_Y01/
Examining science and art collaborations through a social psychology lens reveals the need for Third Spaces
SciArt is an evolving field that seeks to bring together art and science. Numerous SciArt spaces and initiatives exist, bridging the gap between the two and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations....
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September 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
New essay in JCOM: “Examining science and art collaborations through a social psychology lens reveals the need for Third Spaces” by Groves, Muindi & Zuanazzi – A must-read for those interested in #scicomm & #sciart - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_Y01/
Interested in the portrayal of women scientists in American sitcoms? Read this new book review by Ionica Smeets - doi.org/10.22323/349.... Book: Women Scientists in American Television Comedy — Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts by Karina Judd, Bridget Gaul, and Anna-Sophie Jürgens. #scicomm
Reviewed book: Women Scientists in American Television Comedy — Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts
In their book Women Scientists in American Television Comedy, the three authors Karina Judd, Bridget Gaul, and Anna-Sophie Jürgens, present their study on how humor is used to portray women scientists...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Interested in the portrayal of women scientists in American sitcoms? Read this new book review by Ionica Smeets - doi.org/10.22323/349.... Book: Women Scientists in American Television Comedy — Beakers, Big Bangs and Broken Hearts by Karina Judd, Bridget Gaul, and Anna-Sophie Jürgens. #scicomm
Science journalists & public trust — insights from Germany, Italy & Lithuania – new in JCOM - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - trust in science journalism is fragile and under pressure!
Science journalists and public trust: comparative insights from Germany, Italy, and Lithuania
In an era of digital fragmentation and contested expertise, mediated public trust is under pressure. This study examines how journalists in Germany, Italy, and Lithuania perceive their role amid struc...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Science journalists & public trust — insights from Germany, Italy & Lithuania – new in JCOM - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - trust in science journalism is fragile and under pressure!
“How citizens view science communication: pathways to knowledge” – a book review by Massimiano Bucchi - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - #scicomm
How citizens view science communication: pathways to knowledge
The book edited by Moreno-Castro, Krzewińska and Dzimińska intends to “contribute to the general discussion on the public perception of science, the issue of information overload, trust in science sou...
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September 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
“How citizens view science communication: pathways to knowledge” – a book review by Massimiano Bucchi - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - #scicomm
JCOM is pleased to announce a special issue dedicated to “Science Communication in the Arab World”, closely linked to the AFSMC‑PCST Symposium 2026 theme: Science Media and Communication Teaching and Research in the Arab World - see jcom.sissa.it/news/39/ #scicomm
Announcing a special issue on "Science Communication in the Arab World"
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Please note that this call is restricted to participants and presenters at the AFSMC–PCST Symposium 2026 . Submissions sh...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
JCOM is pleased to announce a special issue dedicated to “Science Communication in the Arab World”, closely linked to the AFSMC‑PCST Symposium 2026 theme: Science Media and Communication Teaching and Research in the Arab World - see jcom.sissa.it/news/39/ #scicomm
A scoping review on the connection between research and practice in science communication, by Nuria Saladie, Carolina Llorente & Gema Revuelta - #scicomm research doi.org/10.22323/145...
A scoping review on the connection between research and practice in science communication
The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the available research on the relationship between research and practice in the field of science communication, identifying barriers and solutions to t...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A scoping review on the connection between research and practice in science communication, by Nuria Saladie, Carolina Llorente & Gema Revuelta - #scicomm research doi.org/10.22323/145...
#Scicomm training often faces time and budget limits. Action-learning workshops effectively equip researchers with practical tools for public engagement in speech and social media, moving beyond deficit models. doi.org/10.22323/144...
Action learning workshops for scientists: science communication for public engagement skills for the VLIR-Teams Active Parks research group
Universities and funding agencies are increasingly expecting research teams to include initiatives promoting public engagement, which often require public science communication. However, developing sc...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
#Scicomm training often faces time and budget limits. Action-learning workshops effectively equip researchers with practical tools for public engagement in speech and social media, moving beyond deficit models. doi.org/10.22323/144...
“Greetings from 51 Pegasi b" - how NASA’s Exoplanet Travel Bureau campaign turned distant worlds into cultural icons. A case study of art & science creating new ways of imagining via #scicomm by Ceridwen Dovey. Find out more: jcom.sissa.it/news/35/ and the full paper at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
“Greetings from 51 Pegasi b”: How NASA Made Exoplanets into Tourist Destinations
A new JCOM paper analyzes the synergy between artists and scientists in a popular exoplanet science communication campaign
Looking for the perfect vacation? Do you crave late-night fun? PSO J318.5−22,...
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September 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
“Greetings from 51 Pegasi b" - how NASA’s Exoplanet Travel Bureau campaign turned distant worlds into cultural icons. A case study of art & science creating new ways of imagining via #scicomm by Ceridwen Dovey. Find out more: jcom.sissa.it/news/35/ and the full paper at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
New study reveals how YouTube creators cite science: popular videos spark public debate but don’t always match academic impact, while high-quality research gets less attention despite its credibility. #ScienceCommunication #YouTube - doi.org/10.22323/150... - by @pablodorta.bsky.social
The evidence citation patterns of video creators and their relationships with other science communicators
This study explores how YouTube content creators integrate scientific evidence into their videos by analyzing citation patterns across disciplines. The role of other alternative metrics is also consid...
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August 26, 2025 at 6:43 AM
New study reveals how YouTube creators cite science: popular videos spark public debate but don’t always match academic impact, while high-quality research gets less attention despite its credibility. #ScienceCommunication #YouTube - doi.org/10.22323/150... - by @pablodorta.bsky.social
Science podcasts are booming, but what drives their creators? A new study in the Journal of Science Communication explores Aussie podcasters' motivations. Are they driven by the pursuit of science or personal interests? #SCICOMM doi.org/10.22323/149...
“It's having conversations that I like with people I like": exploring the motivations ofAustralian science podcasters
Science podcasts have become an increasingly popular channel for science communication. Although podcasting has risen in popularity, little is known about why science podcasters choose to pursue this ...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Science podcasts are booming, but what drives their creators? A new study in the Journal of Science Communication explores Aussie podcasters' motivations. Are they driven by the pursuit of science or personal interests? #SCICOMM doi.org/10.22323/149...
Lights, camera, action! and #scicomm - A Scicomm Bites reflection about scientists in independent films, based on a recent JCOM article - scicommbites.org/lights-camer...
Lights, Camera, Action! Scientists in the Movies - SciCommBites
Depictions of scientists in short indie films can challenge stereotypes.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Lights, camera, action! and #scicomm - A Scicomm Bites reflection about scientists in independent films, based on a recent JCOM article - scicommbites.org/lights-camer...
When science journalists are missing, PR fills the gap.
But what happens to science communication in the process?
New study from Taiwan by @y-ylo - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
#SciComm #ScienceJournalism
But what happens to science communication in the process?
New study from Taiwan by @y-ylo - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
#SciComm #ScienceJournalism
Science communication in the absence of science Journalism: exploring the role of public relations officers in Taiwanese scientific organizations
This research examines how public relations (PR) officers in Taiwanese scientific organizations view their science communication roles in a context with limited professional science journalism. Throug...
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August 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
When science journalists are missing, PR fills the gap.
But what happens to science communication in the process?
New study from Taiwan by @y-ylo - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
#SciComm #ScienceJournalism
But what happens to science communication in the process?
New study from Taiwan by @y-ylo - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
#SciComm #ScienceJournalism
When science journalism is scarce, who tells the public about research? A new study from Taiwan explores how PR officers step in, and what’s lost along the way; by @y-ylo 👉 doi.org/10.22323/147...
August 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
When science journalism is scarce, who tells the public about research? A new study from Taiwan explores how PR officers step in, and what’s lost along the way; by @y-ylo 👉 doi.org/10.22323/147...
This study explores how the geoscience community in Portugal approaches science communication, revealing key patterns in goals, training, and audience engagement, offering insights to improve communication in the field - doi.org/10.22323/149...
Image credits: Joana Rodrigues #scicomm #geoscience
Image credits: Joana Rodrigues #scicomm #geoscience
Profiling the geoscience community: exploring patterns of science communication and public engagement
This research investigates how members of the geoscience community in Portugal perceive and engage in science communication, identifying distinct patterns and practitioner profiles. Statistical analys...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
This study explores how the geoscience community in Portugal approaches science communication, revealing key patterns in goals, training, and audience engagement, offering insights to improve communication in the field - doi.org/10.22323/149...
Image credits: Joana Rodrigues #scicomm #geoscience
Image credits: Joana Rodrigues #scicomm #geoscience
Nationalism as a new frame in media studies – find out more in this study on stem cell research media frames in Vietnamese media coverage - doi.org/10.22323/151... by @hongtienvu and co-authors
Stem cell hype, hope and hardship: a computational frame analysis of news media content
Stem cell research and theraρies have been the tορic οf hyρe in the news media in Εurορe, Αmerica, Αsia and the Ρacific. Using a cοmρutatiοnal aρρrοach, we examine stem cell hyρe in the news media in ...
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August 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Nationalism as a new frame in media studies – find out more in this study on stem cell research media frames in Vietnamese media coverage - doi.org/10.22323/151... by @hongtienvu and co-authors
Who Thinks We’ll Be Uploading Minds on Terraformed Planets? Science Fiction, Science News, and Attitudes toward Speculative Technologies - new JCOM publication at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - @prbrewer.bsky.social
Who Thinks We’ll Be Uploading Minds on Terraformed Planets? Science Fiction, Science News, and Attitudes toward Speculative Technologies
Extending previous research on how science fiction viewing and science news use predict attitudes toward a range of emerging technologies, this study draws on theories of genre-specific cultivation an...
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July 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Who Thinks We’ll Be Uploading Minds on Terraformed Planets? Science Fiction, Science News, and Attitudes toward Speculative Technologies - new JCOM publication at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - @prbrewer.bsky.social
A new #scicomm study (@bingbingzhang) in JCOM compared three “inoculation” strategies—didactic (facts‑based), negative narrative, and positive narrative—against misinformation about #climatechange - find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Comparing the efficacy of narrative and didactic inoculation in combating climate change misinformation: impact on misbeliefs and intention to share misinformation
Previous research has suggested that incorporating emotional language and exemplars within inoculation messages could enhance their effectiveness in inducing resistance to climate change misinformatio...
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July 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
A new #scicomm study (@bingbingzhang) in JCOM compared three “inoculation” strategies—didactic (facts‑based), negative narrative, and positive narrative—against misinformation about #climatechange - find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
How can we enable school students to learn and participate in science engagement initiatives? Roles and tasks of enablers - a new practice insight in JCOM #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/148...
How can we enable school students to learn and participate in science engagement initiatives? Roles and tasks of enablers
Involving school students in authentic research beyond their school learning means creating participatory, out-of-school opportunities related to research processes, giving them a voice in the applied...
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July 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
How can we enable school students to learn and participate in science engagement initiatives? Roles and tasks of enablers - a new practice insight in JCOM #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/148...