Dissemination Of Scientific Knowledge Research Articles

A study of social media use for scientific communication and dissemination among Spanish education researchers

This work focuses on understanding how researchers in Spain perceive the importance of social media in scientific communication and dissemination and deepening their understanding of the influential underlying factors. From the initial identification of 5,314 researchers affiliated with higher education institutions in Spain, who published in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Sciences from 2016 to 2020, 487 were surveyed, and 20 were interviewed. The results show how despite the potential of non-academic social media for the social dissemination of scientific knowledge, use remains low among the researchers surveyed in this study. Also, data allow us to recognize how the time of use of social media and the perception of the training needed influence the perception of the usefulness of social media by Spanish researchers on education. Use that does not seem to be oriented toward dialogue and citizen participation. Higher education institutions should improve the communication and scientific dissemination led by researchers through training and the design of dissemination policies that guarantee an active and general use of them (not only academics but also generalists like Facebook or Youtube) to transfer scientific knowledge to society better.

Networked research and open science: the WEIWER® experience

ABSTRACT This text addresses the importance of scientific collaboration networks in the context of open science, presenting the experience achieved within the International Academic Network WEIWER®. From this particular case, it will be possible to show that scientific entrepreneurship initiatives, based on collaborative research, are an effective way to overcome the individualism still present in many university institutions, e.g. due to their traditional or conventional features. Therefore, we aim to reflect on the contribution of these research networks to the policies that sustain the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge. In a current situation, in which there is a consolidation of the culture of openness, both at the governmental and academic levels, the WEIWER® experience allows us to conclude that networked research enables the construction of an open, collaborative and social space for science, respecting the autonomy, reflection and independence of each researcher. In short, we argue that in the context of open science, these research networks contribute to promote the construction of knowledge in collective settings, creating enriching dialogues and understandings on the complexity of both the research objects and designs dealt with.

Research on the Mechanism of Science and Technology Workers Engaging in Science Popularization Work from the Perspective of Communication

Popularization of scientific and technological resources is a strategic initiative of the national popularization of science and technology, and the participation of scientific and technological workers close to scientific and technological resources in popularization of science and technology is one of the core contents of this policy. However, most of the scientific and technological workers have not received special training in the communication ability to face the public, and there are barriers to communication when communicating with the public, which leads to the reluctance and fear of participating in the popularization of science and technology. This paper begins by thoroughly exploring the concept of communication and its significance. Utilizing the case study method to analyze representative practical cases and summarizing expert interviews, it presents recommendations and measures for science and technology workers to effectively engage in popularizing science and technology. This paper serves as a valuable resource for enhancing the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Discussion on the thermodynamic calculation and adsorption spontaneity re Ofudje et al. (2023)

Accurate calculations and precise results are very important for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, whereas the errors of calculation will diminish the academic value of the paper. This discussion focuses on the calculation of thermodynamics and the determination of the spontaneity of adsorption processes in the paper of Ofudje et al. (2023). Ofudje et al. found that the apatite synthesized by chemical method (CHAp) has excellent adsorption properties for cadmium ions, which is an important contribution to the remediation of cadmium pollution. However, the calculation results of standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔGo), standard enthalpy change (ΔHo) and standard entropy change (ΔSo) of the adsorption of Cd2+ onto CHAp surface need to be corrected due to an incorrect calculation. Firstly, the partition coefficient (KD) with a dimension cannot be used for thermodynamic calculation. Secondly, the adsorbent mass (m) described by Ofudje et al. in different Sections is inconsistent, leading to incorrect results of Ko and ΔGo. When the appropriate value of the adsorbent mass is selected and the partition coefficient is converted to the standard adsorption equilibrium constant Ko, the calculated ΔGo is less than zero, which means that the adsorption is spontaneous. This discussion provides the correct calculation method of standard adsorption equilibrium constants and thermodynamic parameters, which can improve the reader's judgment and understanding of adsorption spontaneity.

NOTE FOR THE IRAQUI AUTHORES

Dear Esteemed Iraqi Authors, Greetings from Periodico Tchê Química! We are pleased to extend our warm regards and invite you to partake in our commitment to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. As a testament to this dedication, we are delighted to inform you that Periodico Tchê Química has pledged to publish papers presented at the 10th International Conference on Applied Science and Technology, organized by Kerbala University. Furthermore, we are equally thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Southern Journal of Sciences to publish manuscripts from the Second Science Conference, hosted by the Uniresity of Mendoza – Argentina and the University of Vassouras - Brazil. We understand the importance of accessibility in the realm of scientific publication. Hence, we are proud to inform you that the publication costs associated with these endeavors will be borne entirely by our journals, alleviating any financial burden on the participants' side. In our endeavor to uphold the ethos of inclusivity and equitable representation, we aim to keep our journal pages accessible to authors from all countries. Consequently, until the publication process for the aforementioned manuscripts is complete—a task that may take some time—we regret to inform you that we will not be accepting additional manuscripts from Iraq. However, this provision is extended with an exception to Iraq universities that have established longstanding collaborations with our journal over the years. We express our deepest gratitude for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. We sincerely hope that this measure will contribute to maintaining the integrity and quality of our journal publications, while also fostering a conducive environment for academic exchange. We eagerly anticipate the active participation of Iraqi authors in the conferences where we extend our support for the dissemination of scientific information. Your valuable contributions are integral to our collective pursuit of advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in the scientific community. Thank you very much for your attention, and we eagerly await the opportunity to engage with you further. Warm regards,

Research and Application of AI-Based Interactive Exhibits in Wuhan Museum of Science and Technology

This article aims to explore the development and application of AI-based interactive exhibits in Wuhan Museumof Science and Technology. By utilizing computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning technologies, an innovative exhibit development and application system is proposed. This system employs deep learning algorithms and data analysis methods to achieve real-time perception of visitor behavior and adaptive interaction. The development process involves designing user interfaces and interaction methods to effectively enhance visitor engagement and learning outcomes. Through evaluation and comparison in practical applications, the potential of this system in enhancing exhibit interaction, increasing visitor engagement, improving educational effectiveness, and expanding avenues for scientific knowledge dissemination are validated.

General laws of funding for scientific citations: how citations change in funded and unfunded research between basic and applied sciences

Abstract Purpose The goal of this study is to analyze the relationship between funded and unfunded papers and their citations in both basic and applied sciences. Design/methodology/approach A power law model analyzes the relationship between research funding and citations of papers using 831,337 documents recorded in the Web of Science database. Findings The original results reveal general characteristics of the diffusion of science in research fields: a) Funded articles receive higher citations compared to unfunded papers in journals; b) Funded articles exhibit a super-linear growth in citations, surpassing the increase seen in unfunded articles. This finding reveals a higher diffusion of scientific knowledge in funded articles. Moreover, c) funded articles in both basic and applied sciences demonstrate a similar expected change in citations, equivalent to about 1.23%, when the number of funded papers increases by 1% in journals. This result suggests, for the first time, that funding effect of scientific research is an invariant driver, irrespective of the nature of the basic or applied sciences. Originality/value This evidence suggests empirical laws of funding for scientific citations that explain the importance of robust funding mechanisms for achieving impactful research outcomes in science and society. These findings here also highlight that funding for scientific research is a critical driving force in supporting citations and the dissemination of scientific knowledge in recorded documents in both basic and applied sciences. Practical implications This comprehensive result provides a holistic view of the relationship between funding and citation performance in science to guide policymakers and R&D managers with science policies by directing funding to research in promoting the scientific development and higher diffusion of results for the progress of human society.

Green Public Procurement in open access and traditional journals: a comparative bibliometric analysis

PurposeGreen Public Procurement (GPP) has recently gained attention in the academic and policy arenas since climate change has uncovered the need to be addressed by both private companies and public entities. Because of this growing interest this study aims to explore the most influential journals, publishers, categories, topics and therecent trends and future research lines in GPP.Design/methodology/approachBased on the Web of Science database, 1,008 articles from 1990 to November 2023 devoted to GPP are analysed by using Bibliometrix, an R-tool to perform bibliometric analysis.FindingsThis study introduces the following findings. The most influential journals by far are Journal of Cleaner Production and Sustainability, differing in that the latter is open access (OA) while the former publishes through traditional subscription (TS). This result also occurs regarding the main publishers (Elsevier and MDPI).Social implicationsGPP is a political commitment that contributes to improving the efficiency of the economies and that has aroused the interest of the scientific community. The paper can provide important insights for GPPs formulation in the areas of procurements and literacy.Originality/valueThe paper leads a debate on the opportunities or threats that the OA journals present for the dissemination of scientific knowledge of GPP, compared to TS publications in the same field.

Association Between Altmetrics and Traditional Bibliometrics in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

As the dissemination of scientific knowledge pervades social media, appraising impact with traditional bibliometrics led to the creation of alternative metrics, termed altmetrics. Lacking existent foot and ankle surgery literature altmetric analysis, we analyzed the 10 most-cited articles in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) and The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (JFAS) in 2013 and 2017. Citation count, Altmetric Attention Score (AAS), Mendeley Reads, and professional society-affiliated Twitter ages were collected and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Pearson correlation coefficient identified relationships between traditional and nontraditional metrics. The 40 articles showed a high median and large range in total citations for JAPMA (13.5 [range, 5-27]) and JFAS (28 [range, 5-69]). Media AAS Mendeley Reads also showed a high median with wide range for both JAPMA (32.5 [range, 0-135]) and JFAS (25 [range, 0-113)]. No significant correlation between total citations and AAS was seen in 2013 (r = -0.205; P = .388) or 2017 (r = -0.029; P = .903). The correlation between total citation count and Mendeley reads was significant in 2017 (r = 0.646; P = .002) but not in 2013 (r = -0.078; P = .744). Although cumulative AAS increased from 2013 to 2017 by 68.75%, with Twitter contributing most to both periods, there existed no significant correlation with Twitter age and the correlation coefficient between AAS and total citations (r = 0.655; P = .173). The results of this investigation show the utility and predictivity of alternative metrics in complementing traditional bibliometrics and encourage the promotion of publications through journal-specific social media.

Health literacy in ChatGPT: exploring the potential of the use of artificial intelligence to produce academic text.

The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the main constituent elements of text generated by ChatGPT in response to questions on an emerging topic in the academic literature in Portuguese - health literacy - and discuss how the evidence produced can contribute to improving our understanding of the limits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing. We conducted an exploratory descriptive study based on responses to five consecutive questions in Portuguese and English with increasing levels of complexity put to ChatGPT. Our findings reveal the potential of the use of widely available, unrestricted access AI-based technologies like ChatGPT for academic writing. Featuring a simple and intuitive interface, the tool generated structured and coherent text using natural-like language. Considering that academic productivism is associated with a growing trend in professional misconduct, especially plagiarism, there is a need too take a careful look at academic writing and scientific knowledge dissemination processes mediated by AI technologies.

A literacia em saúde no ChatGPT: explorando o potencial de uso de inteligência artificial para a elaboração de textos acadêmicos

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the main constituent elements of text generated by ChatGPT in response to questions on an emerging topic in the academic literature in Portuguese - health literacy - and discuss how the evidence produced can contribute to improving our understanding of the limits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing. We conducted an exploratory descriptive study based on responses to five consecutive questions in Portuguese and English with increasing levels of complexity put to ChatGPT. Our findings reveal the potential of the use of widely available, unrestricted access AI-based technologies like ChatGPT for academic writing. Featuring a simple and intuitive interface, the tool generated structured and coherent text using natural-like language. Considering that academic productivism is associated with a growing trend in professional misconduct, especially plagiarism, there is a need too take a careful look at academic writing and scientific knowledge dissemination processes mediated by AI technologies.

Our First Supplement!

The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery Journal is proud to announce the release of its inaugural Supplement, marking a significant milestone more than three years since its establishment. The editorial team recognizes the continuous flow of scientific production, and the decision to introduce occasional supplements, prior to increasing the official journal numbers, underscores the steadfast and consistent publication policy of the APN.
 In this supplement, we featured the abstracts from the "XIV Congress of the Brazilian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (SBNPed)" held in Goiânia, Brazil, from August 2 to 5, 2023, under the presidency of Dr. Paulo Ronaldo Jubé. Additionally, we also included videos of lectures conducted and endorsed by SBNPed and APN.
 The Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery Journal acknowledges the importance of research in Pediatric Neurosurgery and recognizes Brazil's leadership in various fields. We support the initiative to publish congress abstracts and encourage authors to submit their work as full articles for evaluation and potential publication.
 
 Another key aspect is the promotion and encouragement by SBNPed and APN of symposia, making some lectures available for readers to benefit from, thereby fostering the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This supplement comprises three lectures from the 2020 Neuroendoscopy Symposium delivered by Dr. Ricardo Santos de Oliveira, Dr. Marcelo Volpon, and Roberto Alexandre Dezena.
 We extend our gratitude to the entire editorial team, authors, and reviewers who contributed to the growth and development of the journal in 2023, and we look forward to an even more successful year in 2024!

The Alembic, The Pen… And The Spacecraft. De la Follie’s Le philosophe sans prétention (1775): An Early Sci-Fi Novel in Lieu of a Successful Scientific Lecture?

Louis-Guillaume de la Follie’s novel Le philosophe sans prétention, ou l’homme rare (The philosopher without pretension, or the rare man, 1775) is remembered for including the first interplanetary travel on a spaceship powered by electricity. The story, a philosophical tale typical of the Age of Enlightenment, is used by the author to convey his scientific views and popularise scientific issues. Hence, de la Follie’s work sheds light on the dissemination of scientific knowledge within French society in the second half of the eighteenth century. The article aims to show how Le philosophe serves as a bridge between the Enlightenment philosophical fiction and science fiction to determine to which extent could literature be a vehicle for disseminating scientific ideas. The study aims to be a useful contribution to a deeper knowledge of eighteenth-century provincial French scientific milieu and its links with literature. The article encompasses the introduction of the author, his work, and its reception, its examination as a conte philosophique, an early science-fiction novel, and the discussion.

Information Interaction Strategy of Scientific Organization with the Environment

The article examines information channels for the dissemination of the results of scientific achievements. The goal is to initiate processes for the development of the scientific institute and its research staff to improve communication with the environment. The study is based on the analysis of the specifics of the activities of a scientific organization of economic profile. We have identified key elements such as the lack of competition between scientific organizations in the classical form, the principle of free dissemination of scientific knowledge and others. The author identifies four areas in which communication can be carried out. These are science itself, as well as education, business and society. Each direction has the specifics in framing communication channels: by the nature of the transmitted information, by the type of intermediaries who ensure the dissemination of information etc. The concept of a scientific product is important. This is the transformed result of research, which becomes convenient for consumption by various target audiences. We offer several long-term solutions. These are aimed at the creation of special tools and methods that would promote scientific results, raise awareness in the scientific community, as well as develop other communications. These approaches are implemented in several ways. These are combining the strategy of a scientific organization with the strategies of its key employees; creating specialized departments that aimed at helping to disseminate information about the achievements of their employees; activating external communications etc. The main economic trends are the creation of competence centers and technology transfer centers.

From words to pixels: The Infectious Diseases in Motion (IDIM) and VACCELERATE experience for fast and accessible science audiovisual communication

BackgroundThe internet's impact on knowledge distribution has led to a growing demand for accessible science information. COVID-19 heightened interest in science, emphasizing the need to combat misinformation. This publication discusses digital scientific outreach, particularly in infectious diseases, to counter misinformation and promote evidence-based communication. MethodsInfectious Diseases in Motion (IDIM) and VACCELERATE use YouTube for infectious diseases and vaccine research dissemination. They create video abstracts by identifying relevant publications, coordinating recording sessions, and producing visually engaging content. ResultsAs of August 2023, IDIM and VACCELERATE have produced 173 videos, attracting viewers from 34 countries. This global reach supports their role as valuable resources for the international scientific community. ConclusionsThe success of these initiatives lies in inclusivity, collaboration, multilingual content, and effective promotion. They aim to become essential hubs for global scientific knowledge dissemination, advancing understanding through shared knowledge.

Smallholder Farmers’ Perception of Climate Risks at Municipality Level in South Africa

High dependence on rain-fed agriculture impose smallholder farmers to a plethora of climate risks which are detrimental to agroecosystems and socio-economic status. Assessment of the impact of climate variability and change at farm level is key to developing suitable agro-advisories toward mitigating climate risks. Smallholder farmers in the semi-arid areas of South Africa are most vulnerable to heightened sensitivity to extreme weather events and inadequate exposure to adaptive capacity. The increasing pressures brought in by weather events, soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, increasing population is threatening food security and sustainable livelihoods. The study conducted a reconnaissance review with smallholder farmers from selected local municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State provinces. The purpose for this analysis was to determine local climate related challenges, gaps, shocks and barriers. The survey further, identified agricultural practices, climate risks, access to climate related advisories, access to other scientific knowledge and factors hindering sustainability, stability, and profitability. We further discussed the importance of drought in situ monitoring since drought was identified as the measure limiting factor to agricultural productivity. The existing challenge on the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the accessibility of agrometeorological application knowledge to smallholder farmers. Thus overcoming the constraints limiting the adoption of climate smart agriculture, weather and climate use, and minimise climatic risks and improve smallholder agricultural production.

The structure of segregation in co-authorship networks and its impact on scientific production

Co-authorship networks, where nodes represent authors and edges represent co-authorship relations, are key to understanding the production and diffusion of knowledge in academia. Social constructs, biases (implicit and explicit), and constraints (e.g. spatial, temporal) affect who works with whom and cause co-authorship networks to organise into tight communities with different levels of segregation. We aim to examine aspects of the co-authorship network structure that lead to segregation and its impact on scientific production. We measure segregation using the Spectral Segregation Index (SSI) and find four ordered categories: completely segregated, highly segregated, moderately segregated and non-segregated communities. We direct our attention to the non-segregated and highly segregated communities, quantifying and comparing their structural topologies and k-core positions. When considering communities of both categories (controlling for size), our results show no differences in density and clustering but substantial variability in the core position. Larger non-segregated communities are more likely to occupy cores near the network nucleus, while the highly segregated ones tend to be closer to the network periphery. Finally, we analyse differences in citations gained by researchers within communities of different segregation categories. Researchers in highly segregated communities get more citations from their community members in middle cores and gain more citations per publication in middle/periphery cores. Those in non-segregated communities get more citations per publication in the nucleus. To our knowledge, this work is the first to characterise community segregation in co-authorship networks and investigate the relationship between community segregation and author citations. Our results help study highly segregated communities of scientific co-authors and can pave the way for intervention strategies to improve the growth and dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Dissemination of scientific knowledge to the society: balance between accuracy and simplification

Dissemination of scientific knowledge to the society: balance between accuracy and simplification

The impact of open access mandates on scientific research and technological development in the U.S.

Getting to a net-zero emissions economy requires faster development and diffusion of novel clean energy technologies. We exploit a rare natural experiment to study the impact of an open-access mandate on the diffusion of scientific research into patented technologies. From 2014 onwards, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) required its 17 National Laboratories (NLs) to publish all peer-reviewed scientific articles without a paywall. Using data from more than 300,000 scientific publications between 2012 and 2018, we show that scientific articles subject to the mandate were used on average 42% more in patents, despite embargo periods of up to 12months. We also show that articles subject to the mandate were not cited more frequently by other academic articles. Our findings suggest that the mandate primarily contributed to technological development but has not led to additional academic research. Lastly, we show that small firms were the primary beneficiaries of the increased diffusion of scientific knowledge.

Deepfakes and scientific knowledge dissemination

Science misinformation on topics ranging from climate change to vaccines have significant public policy repercussions. Artificial intelligence-based methods of altering videos and photos (deepfakes) lower the barriers to the mass creation and dissemination of realistic, manipulated digital content. The risk of exposure to deepfakes among education stakeholders has increased as learners and educators rely on videos to obtain and share information. We field the first study to understand the vulnerabilities of education stakeholders to science deepfakes and the characteristics that moderate vulnerability. We ground our study in climate change and survey individuals from five populations spanning students, educators, and the adult public. Our sample is nationally representative of three populations. We found that 27–50% of individuals cannot distinguish authentic videos from deepfakes. All populations exhibit vulnerability to deepfakes which increases with age and trust in information sources but has a mixed relationship with political orientation. Adults and educators exhibit greater vulnerability compared to students, indicating that those providing education are especially susceptible. Vulnerability increases with exposure to potential deepfakes, suggesting that deepfakes become more pernicious without interventions. Our results suggest that focusing on the social context in which deepfakes reside is one promising strategy for combatting deepfakes.