Scientific Video Research Articles

Distinct functional connectivity patterns during naturalistic learning by adolescent first versus second language speakers

Spoken lessons (lectures) are commonly used in schools as a medium for conveying educational content. In adolescence, experience-expectant maturation of language and cognitive systems supports learning; however, little is known about whether or how learners' language experiences interact with this integration process during learning. We examined functional connectivity using fMRI in 38 Spanish–English bilingual (L1-Spanish) and English monolingual (L1-English) adolescents during a naturalistic science video lesson in English. Seed analyses including the left inferior frontal gyrus (pars opercularis) and posterior middle temporal gyrus showed that L1-Spanish adolescents, when learning in their second language (L2), displayed widespread bilateral functional connectivity throughout the cortex while L1-English adolescents displayed mostly left-lateralized connectivity with core language regions over the course of the science lesson. Furthermore, we identified functional seed connectivity associated with better learning outcomes for adolescents with diverse language backgrounds. Importantly, functional connectivity patterns in L1-Spanish adolescents while learning in English also correlate with their Spanish cloze reading. Findings suggest that functional networks associated with higher-order language processing and cognitive control are differentially engaged for L1 vs. L2 speakers while learning new information through spoken language.

Video watching and hands-on experiments to learn science: what can each uniquely contribute?

An experimental group and control group pretest and posttest design was used to conduct qualitative coding and quantitative analysis on two classes in grade 5. The aim was to investigate whether science education videos can be used in place of simulation experiments. The results showed that (1) in terms of scientific knowledge, the difference between science videos and hands-on experiments was not significant; (2) in terms of modeling capability, the hands-on class had better results regarding the perception and application of materials; and (3) more precise experiments had better effects on health behavior, but there was no significant difference between imprecise experiments and science videos. In the absence of laboratory equipment, science videos could therefore be an alternative solution.

Analysis of Scientific Videos Explaining Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies Applied in Intensive Care Units on YouTube Channel

Analysis of Scientific Videos Explaining Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies Applied in Intensive Care Units on YouTube Channel

Evaluating YouTube as a Good Resource for Enhancing Patient Understanding of Heart Failure.

The aim of our study was to evaluate the content and quality of heart failure posts on the video-sharing site YouTube, which is an easily accessible source of information and is becoming increasingly popular in society for obtaining health information. In December 2023, we evaluated 162 videos after applying the exclusion criteria as a result of our search with the keyword "Heart Failure" on English-sharing sites. In addition to the technical data of the videos, such as views, duration, upload day, likes, and dislikes, we also used indices such as power index and popularity score in the analyses. We evaluated the quality of the videos using the DISCERN and global quality score scales, and the content using our content score scale. We classified the videos in the study into three quality subgroups according to the scores they received on all three scales. The median number of views of the videos included in our study was 31092 (interquartile range (IQR): 3929-127758) and the median video duration was 336 (IQR: 189-843) seconds. The median popularity score was 28.25 (IQR: 4.7-143) and the median power index was 35139 (2061-308128). Group 1 (low quality) included 54 videos with a total score between 10 and 14, group 2 (medium quality) included 54 videos with a total score between 15 and 22, and group 3 (high quality) included 54 videos with a total score between 23 and 30. Views, upload day, and video duration were significantly higher for group 3 videos (p = 0.008, p = 0.001, and p < 0.001, respectively). Likes and dislikes were not significantly different between groups. The popularity score was significantly higher for group 1 videos (39.5 (IQR: 6.5-200), p = 0.023), while the power index was significantly higher for group 3 videos (74206 (IQR: 9477-221408), p = 0.006). Our findings confirm that YouTube, a video-sharing website, is essential for easily sharing and spreading health-related information to a broad audience. Increased attention to videos with scientific content and high-quality scores suggests that YouTube provides accurate and quality information about heart failure. While the number of quality posts tends to increase daily, healthcare professionals should be encouraged to share high-quality scientific videos more frequently.

Translation of popular science videos from English into Russian: Dubbing and subtitles

Translation of popular science videos from English into Russian: Dubbing and subtitles

Is this good science communication? Construction and validation of a multi-dimensional quality assessment scale from the audience’s perspective

The expansion of science communication underscores the increasing importance of understanding what constitutes good science communication. This question concerns the public’s understanding and engagement with science. The scholarly discussion has shifted from the traditional deficit model to a more dialog-oriented approach yet remains normatively anchored. There is a pivotal lack of attention to the audience’s perspective regarding the question of what good science communication is. Moreover, different formats of science communication have hardly been researched thus far. Therefore, this paper introduces a multi-dimensional scale to capture the audience’s assessment of specific science communication formats. We utilized a multi-step process to identify relevant criteria from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The instrument integrates 15 distinct quality dimensions, such as comprehensibility, credibility, fun, and applicability, structured according to different quality levels (functional, normative, user-, and communication-oriented). It considered theory-driven and practice-experienced categories and was validated through confirmatory factor analyses conducted on a German representative sample (n = 990). For validation, the scale was applied to a science blog post and a science video on homeopathy. After employing a seven-step process, we conclude that the newly devised scale effectively assesses the perceived quality of both blog and video science communication content. The overall assessment aligns with common target variables, such as interest and attitudes. The results regarding the different quality subdimensions provide a nuanced understanding of their contribution to the perceived overall quality. In this way, the scale aids in enhancing science communication in accordance with audience perceptions of quality. This marks the inaugural introduction of a comprehensive measurement instrument tailored to gauge quality from the audience’s standpoint, rendering it applicable for utilization by both researchers and practitioners.

Improving microbial phylogeny with citizen science within a mass-market video game.

Citizen science video games are designed primarily for users already inclined to contribute to science, which severely limits their accessibility for an estimated community of 3 billion gamers worldwide. We created Borderlands Science (BLS), a citizen science activity that is seamlessly integrated within a popular commercial video game played by tens of millions of gamers. This integration is facilitated by a novel game-first design of citizen science games, in which the game design aspect has the highest priority, and a suitable task is then mapped to the game design. BLS crowdsources a multiple alignment task of 1 million 16S ribosomal RNA sequences obtained from human microbiome studies. Since its initial release on 7 April 2020, over 4 million players have solved more than 135 million science puzzles, a task unsolvable by a single individual. Leveraging these results, we show that our multiple sequence alignment simultaneously improves microbial phylogeny estimations and UniFrac effect sizes compared to state-of-the-art computational methods. This achievement demonstrates that hyper-gamified scientific tasks attract massive crowds of contributors and offers invaluable resources to the scientific community.

Effectiveness of WeChat-assisted preoperative education to reduce perioperative anxiety in breast cancer patients: a prospective randomized controlled study protocol

BackgroundBreast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women globally, and surgical procedures continue to be the primary treatment. However, over 50% of patients experience preoperative anxiety due to the unknown and fear associated with surgery. Although drug therapy is commonly used to address this anxiety, its side effects have led to a heated debate regarding its effectiveness. Consequently, non-pharmacological therapies, such as preoperative education, have emerged as an alternative approach to alleviate anxiety. WeChat, a widely popular social media platform, offers a public platform that can potentially be utilized for effective preoperative education. This study aims to evaluate the use of WeChat public platform as a tool for preoperative education in patients undergoing breast surgery.MethodsThis is a prospective, randomized, and controlled trial will involve 392 adult women scheduled for breast cancer resection. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the WeChat education group or the regular group. In addition to regular preoperative visits, the WeChat education group will also watch science videos through the WeChat public platform. The regular group will only receive education from ward nurses during preoperative visits. The primary outcome measure will be the incidence of preoperative anxiety, defined by scores of the State Anxiety Inventory (SAI) exceeding 40 points. Secondary outcome measures include the incidence of severe anxiety (SAI > 44) on the day before surgery, incidence of anxiety 72 h after surgery, incidence of severe anxiety 72 h after surgery, NRS scores for pain at rest and during activity 24, 48, and 72 h after surgery, incidence of nausea and vomiting within 24 h after surgery, subjective sleep score at 1 week postoperatively, quality of life QoR-15 scores at 1 and 3 months postoperatively, incidence of chronic pain at 3 months postoperatively, bowel function recovery, length of hospital stay, and hospitalization expenses.DiscussionThis is the first clinical trial to investigate the use of WeChat public platform for delivering preoperative education on perioperative anxiety in breast cancer patients. By utilizing the renowned WeChat public platform, our study aims to improve patient outcomes by providing video education that explains the disease, surgery, and anesthesia in a more accessible manner, thereby reducing the incidence of perioperative anxiety. If our hypothesis is confirmed, this non-pharmacological approach can be universally acknowledged as a cost-effective and practical method in clinical care. Its application can also be extended to other medical fields beyond breast cancer.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05291494. Registered on 29 December 2021.

The Phenomenon of Fast Fashion on Environmental Pollution from The Perspective of Al-Qur'an

The fast fashion phenomenon has become the second most controversial pollution industry in the world after the petroleum industry. Researchers want to instill the values of religiosity and environmental balance to answer the phenomenon of fast fashion and its impact in the Qur'an. The research method used is qualitative research with a type of literature through an analytical descriptive approach and maudhu'i method, through two data sources, namely primary sources in the form of the Qur'an, and secondary sources derived from several studies of tafsir books, journals, and scientific videos about this phenomenon. The researcher concludes that the phenomenon of fast fashion according to the Qur'an is included in unjust behavior that can de-stabilize the earth (Hud verse 116). This phenomenon arises because of the excessive attitude of humans in obeying their lust for fashion (Al-A'raf verse 31 and Al-Mu'minun verse 71). Basically, humans have been given the mind to think about cause and effect (Al-Jatsiyah verse 13). Because, the impact of the fast fashion phenomenon on environmental pollution according to the Qur'an includes the cause of destruction on earth (Yunus 40), pollution of land and sea (Ar-Rum verse 41), irregular industry that makes the environment a mess (Al-Baqarah verse 205), and includes deviant and useless actions (Al-A'raf verse 56).

The Phenomenon of Fast Fashion on Environmental Pollution from The Perspective of Al-Qur'an

The fast fashion phenomenon has become the second most controversial pollution industry in the world after the petroleum industry. Researchers want to instill the values of religiosity and environmental balance to answer the phenomenon of fast fashion and its impact in the Qur'an. The research method used is qualitative research with a type of literature through an analytical descriptive approach and maudhu'i method, through two data sources, namely primary sources in the form of the Qur'an, and secondary sources derived from several studies of tafsir books, journals, and scientific videos about this phenomenon. The researcher concludes that the phenomenon of fast fashion according to the Qur'an is included in unjust behavior that can de-stabilize the earth (Hud verse 116). This phenomenon arises because of the excessive attitude of humans in obeying their lust for fashion (Al-A'raf verse 31 and Al-Mu'minun verse 71). Basically, humans have been given the mind to think about cause and effect (Al-Jatsiyah verse 13). Because, the impact of the fast fashion phenomenon on environmental pollution according to the Qur'an includes the cause of destruction on earth (Yunus 40), pollution of land and sea (Ar-Rum verse 41), irregular industry that makes the environment a mess (Al-Baqarah verse 205), and includes deviant and useless actions (Al-A'raf verse 56).

Short video platforms as sources of health information about cervical cancer: A content and quality analysis.

The development of short popular science video platforms helps people obtain health information, but no research has evaluated the information characteristics and quality of short videos related to cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality and reliability of short cervical cancer-related videos on TikTok and Kwai. The Chinese keyword "cervical cancer" was used to search for related videos on TikTok and Kwai, and a total of 163 videos were ultimately included. The overall quality of these videos was evaluated by the Global Quality Score (GQS) and the modified DISCERN tool. A total of 163 videos were included in this study, TikTok and Kwai contributed 82 and 81 videos, respectively. Overall, these videos received much attention; the median number of likes received was 1360 (403-6867), the median number of comments was 147 (40-601), and the median number of collections was 282 (71-1296). In terms of video content, the etiology of cervical cancer was the most frequently discussed topic. Short videos posted on TikTok received more attention than did those posted on Kwai, and the GQS and DISCERN score of videos posted on TikTok were significantly better than those of videos posted on Kwai. In addition, the videos posted by specialists were of the highest quality, with a GQS and DISCERN score of 3 (2-3) and 2 (2-3), respectively. Correlation analysis showed that GQS was significantly correlated with the modified DISCERN scores (p<0.001). In conclusion, the quality and reliability of cervical cancer-related health information provided by short videos were unsatisfactory, and the quality of the videos posted on TikTok was better than that of videos posted on Kwai. Compared with those posted by individual users, short videos posted by specialists provided higher-quality health information.

Playing the Water Cycle “Game”: Data From Space for A Safer Planet

As Earth’s climate continues to warm, extreme weather events like severe storms and floods are becoming more common, endangering many lives. To help keep people safe, we have developed a computer model called DTE Hydrology—kind of like a scientific video game—that can warn people if flooding is likely in their area. This model is known as a “digital twin” of the Earth because it is almost like having a computer-based copy of the planet! Measurements of rainfall and soil moisture can be collected both on Earth and from satellites, and the model can use these data to predict the likelihood of flooding in a given area. We can also use DTE Hydrology to “experiment” on Earth’s digital twin, to learn more about what causes flooding. In the future, we hope to use this system to save even more lives by predicting landslides and monitoring wildfires, too.

Identifying positive and negative comments underneath technology videos based on Bert's model

With the gradual popularization of the Internet and the increasing richness of content, more and more popular science videos appear in peoples vision. However, people have different attitudes towards them and cannot make explicit judgments. This paper used comments from some popular science videos on Bilibili as a dataset, trained the Bert model using parallel training methods such as (Distributed Data parallel) DDP, and selected different proportions of datasets (20%, 30%, and 40%) for training and testing data to objectively determine the positive and negative attitudes of people in comments. Research has found that different scale datasets have similar performance, with an 86% -87% accuracy rate. Besides, multi-card parallel processing can bring higher returns. The results help people comprehensively understand audience feedback and emotional preferences towards technical content. At the same time, it reveals the complex relationship between the emotions reflected in comments and various factors such as audience engagement, content strategies, and demographics.

Introduction: #Storytelling. Science through stories

The term «storytelling» is now commonplace in journalism: many say that this is what reporting is all about. It is now taken for granted that a piece of news is a narrative text, a story. But the truth is that very few of them are. We live under the rule of a synecdoche (López-Pan, 1997).&#x0D; It is also common among science communicators to see storytelling as the essence of their work. But again, this narrative model is often referred to imprecisely, which often prevents us from using this resource effectively. A study of scientific video storytelling on the internet found the surprising result that only 5 % of the videos analysed used some form of narrative structure (Davis &amp; León, 2018).

Analisis Tindak Tutur Ekspresif dan Direktif pada Video Edukasi Bertema Sains dalam Kanal YouTube Kok Bisa?

Language is a communication tool used to express an idea or emotion. In linguistics, language is comprehensively explored with the aim of developing understanding and is also used for research. In analyzing the meaning of language, a pragmatic understanding is required. Pragmatics is a linguistic field that examines the interplay between the function and form of speech acts. This research primarily focuses on the analysis of expressive and directive speech acts. Expressive speech acts involve utterances that convey the feelings or thoughts experienced by the speaker. On the other hand, directive speech acts involve utterances intended to encourage or trigger action from the listener. This research aims to obtain, examine, and discuss a variety of speech acts found in educational science-themed videos on the YouTube channel "Kok Bisa?". This research is a qualitative descriptive study using a theoretical approach, namely a pragmatic approach. The data used consists of a number of utterances in the videos. The data collection technique used is observation and note-taking. Data analysis is carried out using distributional and correlational techniques. Data presentation is done formally and informally. The potential value of this study lies in its capacity to offer insights to the author and researchers concerning expressive and directive speech acts found in utterances. The practical benefits of this research will be obtained by those in the field of science, educators, learners, and language researchers as a basis, reference, and teaching material concerning expressive and directive speech acts found within utterances. In the science videos on the "Kok Bisa?" YouTube channel, 26 expressive speech acts and 36 directive speech acts were identified from nine selected videos. This analysis reveals that directive speech acts in the form of questioning dominate these videos, enabling two-way interaction through viewer comments.

Uncovering the potential of Twitch as a source for social media metrics

The social live streaming service Twitch was launched in 2008 as Justin.tv, rebranded as Twitch Interactive in 2011, and acquired by Amazon in 2014. Although launched originally as a portal to broadcast videogames, Twitch currently hosts a wide range of content, including science and technology channels. Yet, despite growing interest in this online video sharing platform, Twitch’s potential for the study of science videos has been underexploited to date. This paper seeks to go some way to remedying this by studying the potential of Twitch as a data source for social media academic metrics. To do so, a scientometrics-inspired framework (the OBA framework) is proposed to integrate the analysis of Twitch, science videos and research organizations under a common conceptual space. Then, a science-related Twitch channel — National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — is used as a case study. We analyse 197 videos published by NASA between March 2017 and December 2022, as well as 51,935 clips created from NASA videos. Data were collected from the official Twitch API, which is also analysed to identify the units and metrics available and the channel’s performance in retrospective quantitative studies (i.e., non-live broadcasts). The results show that Twitch allows in-depth metric analyses of science videos to be undertaken, facilitating identification of both the activity and output-level impact of a scientific organization such as NASA. However, the Twitch API presents a few constraints, due, in the main, to the limited availability of many metrics that are restricted in time range, quantity, accuracy, or access, and which as such limit comprehensive retrospective studies. Despite these technical limitations, it is estimated that Twitch offers considerable potential for the study of science-related activity. The OBA model proposed facilitates the analysis of the activity of specific scientific agents (not only organizations but journals or other aggregates) under a conceptual framework based on approaches applied in quantitative studies of science.

Fostering inclusive science media: Insights from examining the relationship between women's identities and their anticipated engagement with Deep Look YouTube science videos.

As science media content creators strive for inclusivity in communication design and promotion, they must consider the influence of audiences' identities on their engagement with science media. A gender gap in viewership or "missing audience" has been identified for women viewers for educational science content on digital media; one such example of this is Deep Look, a science video series from KQED public media and PBS Digital Studios distributed on YouTube. This study used a mixed method design (1) to examine women's preferences for Deep Look YouTube video promotions (i.e., episode titles and thumbnail images-the images that act as a preview for the video) to best inform future design of promotional content for these videos to attract more women viewers, and (2) to explore how women's preferences for science content are linked to their social identities, science identity, and science curiosity. Findings indicated that women's preferences for promotions for Deep Look YouTube science and nature videos followed expected trends with most women preferring images perceived as visually attractive and colorful more than images perceived as disgusting or gross. However, these preferences were conditional on science curiosity and science identity. Findings indicated that to boost women's engagement with YouTube science and nature videos, content creators may find it useful to consider how science curious various women audiences are, how strongly women viewers identify with being a science person, and how their most salient social identities motivate engagement.

Research and prospects of encryption mechanism for quantum communication

With the continuous advancement of quantum communication technology, the public's interest in quantum mechanics and quantum communication has been steadily increasing. However, due to the general level of knowledge and misleading popular science videos on the internet, there are significant misconceptions regarding the understanding of quantum mechanics and quantum communication technology. This study aims to enhance readers' understanding of this field by providing an accessible introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and quantum communication. This paper starts by elaborating on the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, such as wave function, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of observables, and the superposition of eigenstates. Then, taking polarization of light as an example, the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics are explained. Subsequently, through the examples of the BB84 and B92 protocols, the working principles of quantum communication and its advantage of being secure against eavesdropping are explained. Finally, an overview of the current status and technological challenges faced by quantum communication technology is provided. It is our expectation that readers, after reading this paper, will enhance their understanding of the theoretical foundations of quantum mechanics and quantum communication, thereby avoiding being misled by erroneous information from the internet and real-life sources.

COMMUNICATIVE AND PRAGMATIC PARAMETERS OF A SCIENTIFIC VIDEO BLOG AS INTERNET DISCOURSE GENRE

Scientific video blogs (vlogs) are quickly developing online platforms for sharing scientific information as video content and covering a wide range of scientific topics for disseminating scientific information to a broad auditorium. In this paper the communicative and pragmatic parameters of a scientific video blog as an internet discourse genre are studied; the characteristics and features of scientific video blogs as well as their contribution to online communication are analysed. One of the key features of scientific video blogs discussed in the paper is the use of visual presentations for sharing complex scientific concepts through images, graphs, animations, demonstrations, etc. in a visually attractive manner, which increases the overall understanding and engagement of the audience. The linguistic parameters of vloggers’ verbal delivery play an important role in delivering scientific information effectively. They should use clear and persuasive language, avoiding jargon and difficult technical terms that may hinder comprehension and provide conversational and informal language style, making the content more accessible to viewers of various backgrounds. The interactive approach creates a sense of community and permits to exchange the ideas and knowledge. Scientific video blogs aim to bridge the gap between scientific research and the general public, making complex concepts more understandable and relatable for the diverse target audience, for which vloggers should tailor their content, using relatable examples, analogies, and storytelling techniques to enhance comprehension. Scientific video blogs have appeared as a popular genre of internet discourse, offering a unique and engaging platform for the dissemination and popularization of scientific knowledge. By creating visual presentations, using clear verbal delivery, and interactive elements, vloggers effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to a diverse audience. The communicative and pragmatic parameters of purpose, target audience, and credibility further contribute to the success and impact of scientific video blogs and are the subjects of further linguistic research.

Making Science Education More Accessible: A Case Study of TikTok's Utility as a Science Communication Tool.

Social media has revolutionized science communication, allowing for rapid dissemination of science-related content to the public. In recent years, video platforms like TikTok and Instagram have implemented recommendation algorithms that track users' interests andsuggest personalized videos. As a result, these apps have become powerful tools for public messaging, facilitating access to audiences that are naturally curious about science. In 2020 I began uploading educational science videos to TikTok which have collectively accumulated more than 48 million views and 8 million "likes." Here I present an analysis of video metrics collected from the TikTok app for a random sampling of 150 videos, searching for factors that predict the number of views a video receives and the level of viewer engagement. Videos with higher view counts were liked and shared at higher rates and sustained viewer attention for longer. Properties like hashtags, sounds, and effects did not significantly influence video views. Interestingly, videos summarizing research papers received the highest levels of engagement, potentially reflecting high demand from lay audiences who are traditionally unable to access scientific literature. Finally, I present survey data demonstrating that 84% of users report feeling more trustful of science & scientists after following this account. Although the generalizability of these findings is limited, the results offer insights into the factors that drive video performance on TikTok and how users engage with scientific content on social media. These findings may help science communicators more effectively reach wider audiences and promote science literacy in new and innovative ways.