Field Of Science Communication Research Articles

Dunaway, Johanna & Searles, Kathleen (2023). News and Democratic Citizens in the Mobile Era. Oxford University Press

The work under analysis is doubly indispensable in view of its disruptive component, but also as a relevant update to the debate around the social and political impact of DMs in contemporary societies. We categorise it as disruptive in that it uses data analysis methods from psychology, such as measuring skin conductance when paying attention to the news, which are still a minority in the field of communication sciences, as well as sociology. We also categorise the work as a powerful contribution to updating the debate around new and emerging forms of digital inequality, with widespread implications in the socio-economic and political spheres, conditioning access to political participation.

Through the `queering' glass: looking at science communication from a queer lens

`Queering Science Communication' offers a kaleidoscopic collection of queer insights that both inform and question the field of science communication. Edited by Lindy A. Orthia and Tara Roberson, the book covers a diverse range of topics including LGBTQIA+ representation in science and science communication; examples of science engagement interventions designed for queer audiences; the positive and negative impacts of science (communication) on queer lives; as well as ways of queering the practice, research and teaching of science communication. Despite adopting a predominantly queer lens, this book offers various learnings for engaging a broader spectrum of marginalised identities and for eventually moving towards a more inclusive, pluralistic and reflexive science communication field.

Collaborative design to bridge theory and practice in science communication

The science communication field strives to connect theory and practice. This essay delves into the potential of collaborative design to bridge this gap. Collaborative design in science communication can involve scientists, science communication researchers, designers, and other stakeholders in developing new science communication solutions. By incorporating diverse perspectives and expertise, it can help create more effective and evidence-based communication strategies that cater to the needs of audiences. To integrate these demands, a structured approach is necessary. This paper discusses two established frameworks, Design-Based Research and Design Thinking, and applies practical insights to envision the impact of collaborative design on the future of science communication.

Science Journalism Study Gap Between Global North and GCC Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis

The present study shows that science journalism does not move beyond its traditional borders; however, the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries emphasize science and technological development enough. Therefore, bibliometric analysis has been adopted to examine science journalism research gaps in the GCC countries. The result indicates a substantial keyword issue and a gap in science journalism research in North global countries and GCC countries. This research paper is a must-read in the typical scarcity of science journalism research in GCC countries. Furthermore, this paper can be a reference document for policymakers and course developers in the science communication field.

Reinventing Speech-Language Pathologists’ Approach to Psychosocial Barriers and Dysphagia Management

Purpose: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are responsible for addressing psychosocial factors, such as fear, embarrassment, disgust, anxiety, and depression, as they relate to dysphagia to ensure effective symptom management; however, SLP understanding of such responsibility remains largely unexplored.Methods: This study was conducted by sharing a survey with SLPs to 1) analyze their awareness and acknowledgment of psychosocial factors experienced by adult clients with dysphagia, and 2) pinpoint whether a need for broader education and awareness of psychosocial symptoms experienced by adults with dysphagia exists in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis were performed to analyze the survey findings.Results: Findings regarding SLP education demonstrate that the majority of SLPs did not receive education on the topic of psychosocial factors and their relation to adults with dysphagia. The majority of SLPs actively screen their adult clients with dysphagia for psychosocial symptoms (62.96%), and the most common formal screening tool is the Eating Assessment Tool (47.17%). SLP respondents show a majority preference for increased access to information and education regarding psychosocial symptoms as they relate to adults with dysphagia (92.45%).Conclusions: The study revealed a general lack of education provided to SLPs by higher education programs, differing preferences in screening tools utilized by SLPs, and a shared desire among SLPs to have increased access to information regarding their professional role and acknowledgement of psychosocial barriers adults with dysphagia may experience.

A Know-Brainer: The Power of Cadaver-Based Instruction to Teach Clinical Neuroanatomy.

Learning experiences that incorporate cadaver prosection or dissection of the brain have shown to enhance the acquisition and retention of neuroanatomy and improve standardized examination scores when included within medical curriculum. However, the role of cadaver-based instruction within allied health fields, and particularly in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD), remains limited and less understood. The effectiveness of a cadaver-based lab compared to lecture to teach neuroanatomy within an undergraduate/postbaccalaureate clinical neuroscience course for CSD majors was explored within a crossover design. Fifty-four participants were stratified by class rank between two initial training sessions: lab-first versus lecture-first. Neuroanatomical knowledge was tested via labeling tasks at baseline, after the first allocated training, and at 1-week follow-up after crossover training had been completed. Both cohorts demonstrated significant gains in neuroanatomical knowledge following training, yet after the initial training session, students that received cadaver-based instruction produced a significantly greater number (p < .001) and more accurate (p < .001) anatomical labels than students that received lecture. After completion of the crossover design, students receiving cadaver-based instruction prior to lecture continued to demonstrate superior labeling accuracy at follow-up testing (p = .022). Cadaver-based instruction was more effective in improving students' ability to identify neuroanatomy compared to lecture for CSD students. Interestingly, cadaver-based demonstrations were also most effective in bolstering students' retention of structural knowledge when conducted before, instead of after, a lecture. Clinical training programs, specifically student learning outcomes, benefit from cadaver-based instruction that provides both three-dimensional orientation and a deep appreciation of the human elements of clinical anatomy. Furthermore, both the acquisition and retention of anatomical concepts may be enhanced through strategic instructional design, particularly in regard to the order of lecture and lab experiences.

TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION RESEARCH: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

In recent years, the number of academic studies in the field of science communication has increased. It is important to make a general examination of the studies on science communication and to reveal their distribution according to years and countries in order to draw the framework of science communication studies. The main aim of this study was to analyze the science communication-based articles published in journals in the Web of Science (WoS) index in the last 22 years. Within the scope of the study, articles were scanned by typing keywords such as "topic", "title", "keywords" science communication from the WoS database and 322 articles were examined by bibliometric analysis method. As a result of the study, the articles published between 2000 and 2022 were examined according to years, countries, funding organizations, research area, publishing houses, country scores and citations. According to the results, most articles were published in 2022(N = 58); USA, UK, Australia, Germany ranked first with the number of articles and SAGE (N = 74) ranked first in publisher distributions. This study offers a global perspective on science communication and proposes a vision for future research. Keywords: Bibliometrics analysis, journal articles, research trends, science communication, Web of Science (WoS)

Brazilian approaches to crisis and risk in the context of communication: A field in search of legitimation

AbstractAlthough apparently obvious, the statement that risk and crisis are inherent themes in the activities of organisations, celebrities, and public figures, is increasingly necessary in a theoretical‐scientific context. Specially given that much is discussed about these issues, but insufficient knowledge is generated to account for an increasingly complex social and organisational scenario. In the field of communication sciences, and particularly in the context of organisational communication studies, there is a need to expand systemic, multidisciplinary, and proactive approaches, and such demand reveals a theoretical field in the process of legitimation. In this context, the present study presents an overview of Brazilian approaches to the themes of crisis and risk from the perspective of communication. This paper seeks to contribute to theoretical‐practical discussions and propositions in the context of risk and crisis within the scientific community, while also raise awareness towards the need for professional improvement in these themes within market practices.

Public engagement as rhetoric, persuasion as practice

More than two decades ago the Public Engagement with Science and Technology (PEST) paradigm gained influence in the field of science communication, marked by the publication of the third report of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology in the year 2000. The approach advocated in the report went beyond the traditional Public Understanding of Science (PUS) paradigm that had focused on sharing scientific knowledge with broader publics via top-down dissemination. It assigned citizens a more active and powerful role vis a vis science, emphasized the need for participatory discourses aiming at a shared understanding with non-scientific publics, and acknowledged both citizens' democratic rights regarding science-related decisions and their potential constructive contributions in the creation of socially relevant knowledge.

Scientists and Journalists and Communicating Uncertainty: Collaborating With Sharon Dunwoody

This commentary honors Sharon Dunwoody’s scholarship and collaboration by focusing on two co-edited books on science communication. It explores the development of these two seminal publications that influenced the early development of the science communication field. In addition to placing the books in their respective time periods, the commentary highlights Dunwoody’s specific contributions as described by her two co-editors and long-time collaborators.

Partnering with Students to Increase Engagement and Inclusion in an Undergraduate Phonetics &amp; Acoustics Course

An introductory phonetics course provides foundational content for future clinical practice and may serve as a student’s first experience within the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Students as Partners framework (Cook-Sather et al., 2014) offers a model for valuing student assets and experiences in co-creating learning materials to enhance active learning and deepen understanding. Incorporating positive affective feelings around learning complex material, integrating technology, and building a mutually respectful learning community can foster inclusive practices. In this manuscript, the authors share how redesigning an introductory Phonetics and Acoustics course at a large, urban, commuter, public university led to increased student engagement, increased practice, increased collaboration, and increased generalization. This was achieved through personalized content and activities, warm-up activities that fostered success and integration, and co-created active learning activities, such as phonetic memes, spectrogram cards, phonetic pun activities, and sociolinguistic discussions of personal experiences. Thematic analysis of course evaluation data for the redesigned course revealed themes related to: student-instructor partnerships; practice opportunities and clinical application; and sense of belonging within the learning community.

Dissemination or participation? Exploring scientists' definitions and science communication goals in the Netherlands.

The field of science communication has grown considerably over the past decade, and so have the number of scientific writings on what science communication is and how it should be practiced. The multitude of theoretisations and models has led to a lack of clarity in defining science communication, and to a highly popularised-and theorised-rhetorical shift from deficit to dialogue and participation. With this study, we aim to remediate the absence of research into what science communication is, for scientists themselves. We also investigate whether the transition towards dialogue and participation is reflected in the goals scientists identify as important to their science communication efforts, both in a general and a social media context. For this, we analyse survey data collected from scientists in the Netherlands using thematic qualitative analysis and statistical analysis. Our results reveal six main dimensions of science communication as defined by our respondents. The 584 definitions we analyse demonstrate a focus on a one-way process of transmission and translation of scientific results and their impacts towards a lay audience, via mostly traditional media channels, with the goals of making science more accessible, of educating audiences, and of raising awareness about science. In terms of the goals identified as most important by scientists in the Netherlands, we find goals aligned with the deficit and dialogue models of science communication to be the most important. Overall, our findings suggest we should be cautious in the face of recent claims that we live in a new era of dialogue, transparency, and participation in the realm of science communication.

Open Science Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders: A Survey.

Open science is a collection of practices that seek to improve the accessibility, transparency, and replicability of science. Although these practices have garnered interest in related fields, it remains unclear whether open science practices have been adopted in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). This study aimed to survey the knowledge, implementation, and perceived benefits and barriers of open science practices in CSD. An online survey was disseminated to researchers in the United States actively engaged in CSD research. Four-core open science practices were examined: preregistration, self-archiving, gold open access, and open data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models. Two hundred twenty-two participants met the inclusion criteria. Most participants were doctoral students (38%) or assistant professors (24%) at R1 institutions (58%). Participants reported low knowledge of preregistration and gold open access. There was, however, a high level of desire to learn more for all practices. Implementation of open science practices was also low, most notably for preregistration, gold open access, and open data (< 25%). Predictors of knowledge and participation, as well as perceived barriers to implementation, are discussed. Although participation in open science appears low in the field of CSD, participants expressed a strong desire to learn more in order to engage in these practices in the future. Supplemental Material and Open Science Form: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.21569040.

Citizen science communication and engagement: a growing concern for researchers and practitioners

Anniversaries provide great opportunities to celebrate achievements, to look into the future, and to do some self-reflection. I have the honour of doing so in a specific field of science communication that I’m familiar with: the field of citizen science communication, especially with a European focus. I hope this commentary prompts others who are experts in their regions of the world to also reflect on the past and the future for this growing field.

What is ‘‘science communication’’?

The field of science communication goes by many names. This commentary explores the tensions between plain ‘‘science communication’’ and the more specific ‘‘public communication of science and technology’’. The commentary argues that science communication is not just one thing — and that’s okay.

Twenty years of science communication: looking back, looking forward

Our 20th anniversary this year is a special milestone for JCOM. It is a time to reflect on our past performance and future prospects. We pause to consider the activities of this journal, and the broad field of science communication over the past 20 years.

AKTUALISASI DIRI DAN MEDIA SOSIAL (DRAMATURGI KAUM MILENIAL DALAM MEDIA SOSIAL TIKTOK)

This study questions the dramaturgy of millennials in Mataram City in the Tiktok social media space. This research is designed in qualitative research with a phenomenological model. The purpose of this research is to conduct scientific studies to contribute ideas to the development of science, especially in the field of communication science. Data collection techniques applied in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. The research data were analyzed by data reduction techniques, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. To simplify the analysis process, Erving Goffman's Dramaturgy theory is used. Based on the results of the study, it was found that it was important that the presence of TikTok as a popular social media platform among millennials in Mataram City became a means of self-actualization in building self-existence. Aware of self-assessment through social media, the account owners carry out management construction to display the image or picture in another version. This is done for specific goals and objectives to be achieved. TikTok social media allows users to show a picture of themselves as desired but react to the impression displayed by the public. On TikTok social media, the front stage, which is the actor's area in constructing impression management, and the backstage, the scope of ​​the actor who describes his actual situation, can be presented simultaneously.

Why the World Needs Bioethics Communication

This essay argues for the importance of formalizing public engagement efforts around bioethics as something we might call "bioethics communication," and it outlines the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics' plans for engaging in this effort. Because science is complex and difficult to explain to nonexperts, the field of science communication has arisen to meet this need. The field involves both a practice and a subject of empirical research. Like science, bioethics is also complex and difficult to explain, which is why the world needs bioethics communication. The authors are engaged in a brand-new effort to establish the sort of public bioethics efforts that would constitute bioethics communication, through a program which they call the Dracopoulos-Bloomberg iDeas Lab. The authors invite colleagues to experiment and learn with them as they invest in the development of bioethics communicators and their products.

In the eyes of men: Analysis of men first impression formation on Tinder

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Do not judge the book by its cover. As good as it may sound, it is almost impossible to do so. As inquisitive human nature, we judge people based on what we see on them; the first time we meet them. Even though we did that many times and every time we meet someone new, the research in the field of first impression is little in numbers if we are about to compare within the field of communication science. On top of that, with the development of communication technology, people are seeking someone new as a potential life partner through virtual space. This research employed a qualitative approach to seeking the answer about "how men form a first impression based on a still photograph?". The data in the form of an interview, analyzed using four fundamental concepts of communication: verbal cues, non-verbal cues, information gathering and formation, and lastly, the concept of culture. The result shows that there are several aspects that men emphasize on to make the first impression through a photograph. 1. Facial Features, 2. Existence of makeup, 3. Accessories, 4. Body proportion. Furthermore, specific facial features such as eyes, lips, etc. They are proven to be the most important factor that men use to judge. Cultural values are used as a means of interpretation of the information they could get. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

“I Truly Feel Like I Have Been Hustling on My Own”: Minority Graduate Students' Experiences in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs

Purpose:The field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) is among the least diverse health and education professions in the United States (Luther, 2017). Recruitment efforts have increased the presence of racial and/or ethnic minority students in CSD over the past decade, yet there has been no comparable increase in the membership of professional organizations, indicating a lack of retention. To understand academic-professional retention, we need to know more about the academic experiences of current students.Method:We performed semistructured qualitative interviews with 10 ethnic and/or racial minority clinical and PhD graduate students in CSD programs, focusing on the barriers and challenges they have faced, and the strategies they have developed to navigate their academic environments. Interviews were analyzed using consensual qualitative research procedures.Results:Almost all participants reported experiences of isolation, positive interactions outside the department, and learning to use self-help strategies. Typical themes also included negative interactions within the department (both in an academic and clinical context), and positive interactions primarily with minority peers. The strategies students reported were more varied than their experiences, and included socially focused strategies—for example, reaching out to minority faculty in other departments—as well as individually focused strategies—for example, keeping in mind the temporary nature of a difficult situation.Conclusion:Based on the results, we discuss new approaches and strategies that might help in improving the retention of minority students in CSD programs.