Abstract
There is a public demand for communication of scientific findings that account for fragmentary expression of activities included in different science communication models. This study identifies factors facilitating the involvement of the scientific community in science communication. The primary data were obtained by a qualitative method of in-depth, semi-structured, expert interviews involving ten representatives of the Latvian scientific community relating to exact sciences, life sciences, and humanities and social sciences. The study distinguishes two categories for engaging the scientific community in science communication: a formally recognized approach and one involving a third party for organizing the communication.
Highlights
Apart from the traditional responsibility, i.e., the creation of knowledge and education, the contemporary scientific community has several obligations relating to dissemination and sharing of knowledge
Categories were formed in the course of the deductive analysis to reflect factors that would facilitate the involvement of the scientific community in science communication
This guiding principle is ‘Economic breakthrough,' which is associated with three priorities: ‘Growth of the National Economy,' ‘Human Securitability,' and ‘Growth for Regions.' the role of social sciences and humanities in Latvia in this period of science commercialization, considering that the Smart Specialization Areas (2015, p.3) defines fields with potential for cooperation between the industry and universities, foresees economic transformation aimed at increasing financial knowledge by investing in research, innovation, and promotional activities
Summary
Apart from the traditional responsibility, i.e., the creation of knowledge and education, the contemporary scientific community has several obligations relating to dissemination and sharing of knowledge. These activities include communication within the framework of the scientific community, so that exchange of knowledge is effective. Over the last thirty years, science communication has become a topic of discourse in Europe. In this time, science communication has transformed from an initial monolog of the scientific community (informative function) into a dialogue with society, with society a participant of the scientific development. This study focuses on identifying factors that motivate the scientific community of Latvia into systematically participating in science communication
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
