scholarly journals ‘Science-communication’ journals: navigating through uncertainties

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. C06
Author(s):  
Manoj Kumar Patairiya
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Development Issue ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Legitimate Interests ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Political Understanding ◽  
The Way

Any development issue has mainly two dimensions — ‘interest of few and interest of many’, so is ‘science-communication’ as well, which leads to unwarranted but unavoidable uncertainties. Unless the former learn to sacrifice their ‘illegitimate interests’, the very objective of a development issue will continue to suffer, putting the latter at a risk of sacrificing their ‘legitimate interests’. The role of ‘science-communication’ is vital in today’s world, especially where complex issues of conflicting interests of science, industry, business, politics, and mass media are increasingly coming to the fore, and public and policy makers need to understand the ‘true science’; the role of ‘communicating science-communication’ has much larger value and impact in analyzing, understanding, and shaping the way how ‘public and political understanding of science’ can be improved with new models, methodologies, and practices. Science has a bearing on the way one thinks, behaves and conducts in the society. Thinking scientific is establishing harmony with nature. It could best be promoted by communicating science in a scientific way, which has therefore come up to be an evolved technique to channel ourselves to scientifically evolved societies, because distortions if any here have greater ramifications. A science-communication journal is dedicated to scientific and technological development as the entire science and technology establishment is. The present piece while deliberating on current scenario of science-communication journals vis-à-vis science-communication profession, describes many challenges poised, and looks at the future prospects and possible solutions, based on first hand observations and interactions.

scholarly journals Dialogue as therapy: the role of the expert in the ICRP Dialogues

2021 ◽  
pp. 014664532110337
Author(s):  
M. Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
International Commission ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ethnographic Fieldwork ◽  
Fukushima Daiichi ◽  
Understanding Of Science

Science communication is commonly framed as a battle with ignorance and the field of radiological protection is not exempt from this tendency. By correcting deficits in the public’s understanding of science, the expert is often imagined to be able to convince the public of its objective safety (‘anzen’), thereby inspiring a sense of calm (‘anshin’). In the wake of the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster, however, the International Commission on Radiological Protection has sought to break with this tradition by organising a series of participatory seminars in which experts engage those affected by the disaster as equals. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, this article suggests that the Dialogue seminars can be best understood using the metaphor of therapy; using it to describe the premise, form, and objectives of the Dialogues with a view to identifying good practice for future radiological protection scenarios.

A Critical Contrast between Technology and Society in Israel

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 742-750
Author(s):  
Yaron Katz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

The effects of technological change are creating immense transformations in the way nations organize their competitive structure. The research looks at the impact and role of governments in technological development as a means to examine the state of each country in terms of technological advancement and global competition. Israel is a prime example of the domination of technology over society. The country’s development is a product of the digital revolution and economic changes, which situate Israel as a developed country in terms of technology. The question that stands at the heart of this research is, based on the Israeli experience: how technology is changing society? In order to examine this, the research is looking at the impact of technological advancement and the role of the Israeli government in the development of technology. It examines the way Israel has developed to a “Start-Up Nation”, with the largest number of start-up companies globally, second only to the USA.

scholarly journals Islamic Thoughts On Societal Planning & Management

1983 ◽  
pp. 45-61
Author(s):  
Dr. Akef M.A. Quazi
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
World Community ◽  
The Past ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
Intellectual Unity ◽  
Muslim Scholars ◽  
The Way

This conference has undertaken to examine The Islamic Approach to Technological Development. Technological development has two dimensions - the hardware and the software. I have chosen to look into the realm of Islamic 'software' in terms ofdevelopment particularly societal development.The 'software' here would include some of the basic tenets of Islam, and social thoughts ofsome Muslim scholars as inspired by the Islamic ideology.I cannot claim to be an original researcher on Islamic tenet, principles and values. nor do I dare offer any new interpretation ofthose. Much of the materials in this paper are based on absorbing works of other Muslim scholars. What I have tried to achieve in this paper is to present a platform consisting ofthoughts ofsome of the prominent Muslim thinkers of the past and the present, which appeal to me as very relevant for societal planning, and on which other Mus lim thinkers, leaders, and planners may like to give further thoughts. Whenever I have referred to Islamic tenets on my own accord,are those which, I trust, are common knowledge to all Muslims.My hopes and aspiration in writing this paper has been that Muslims by faith are members of one community; - we should not land ourselves into any controversy, rather on the contrary - this conference should serve as one of the sources of intellectual unity, and pave the way for us to forge ahead as a world community of harmony, peace, progress and leadership.

scholarly journals Various challenges of science communication in teaching generation Z: an urgent need for paradigm shift and embracing digital learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pintér Dániel Gergő
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
World View ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Age Classes ◽  
Interest In Science ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
The Impact

According to the thesis of this study adoption of the technological, social-psychological, moral and other changes surrounding us, tolerating and teaching each other are vital to successful coexistence of the different age-classes. In order to this – on one hand in our everyday life and expressly in pedagogical work – it is unavoidable to identify the main reasons establishing relations between the generations; i.e. what processes can be held liable for transformation of values and attitudes, while on the other hand it must be decided how to handle the challenges caused by the changes. This study approaches the characteristics of generation Z deviating from that of the former generation from science communication and educational aspects. It reviews the most important features of information society and the impact of technological development on world view, behaviour and discrepancy of the different age-classes. It attempts to identify those characteristics of transferring knowledge, consumption and use of media, which are definitive to the development of the relation to science of persons born after 1995, then it summarises the models of Public Understanding of Science relevant to generation Z. The second part of the study includes recommendation on the methodological framework of a progressive educational system, which is able to successfully serve the demands of the studied age-class, and can play role in forming the interest in science and preparedness of the digital generation.

Industrial Influences on the Development of the Communication of Science in the UK

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-180
Author(s):  
Lynne Gornall ◽  
Brychan Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Technology Policy ◽  
Public Understanding Of Science ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
The Public ◽  
Strategic Review ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Contemporary Context

The paper traces the role of industrial influences on the development of the ‘public understanding of science’, showing the initiatives as aspects of wider debates, articulated by key figures and groups in the field. In the contemporary context, this is related to the 1993 national strategic review of UK science and technology policy and the development in universities of the new field of ‘science communication’.

scholarly journals Mapping mental models of science communication: How academics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland understand and practice science communication

2022 ◽  
pp. 096366252110657
Author(s):  
Sabrina Heike Kessler ◽  
Mike S. Schäfer ◽  
David Johann ◽  
Heiko Rauhut
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Communication Theory ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
The Public ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
The Way

The mental models that individual scholars have of science communication – how it works, what it is supposed to achieve and so on – shape the way these academics actually communicate to the public. But these mental models, and their prevalence among scholars, have rarely been analysed. Drawing on a large-scale, representative web survey of academics at universities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland ( n = 15,778) from 2020, we identify three mental models that are prevalent among scholars, and that correspond to conceptual models found in science communication theory: ‘Public Understanding of Science’, ‘Public Engagement with Science’ and ‘Strategic Science Communication’. The results suggest that the ‘Strategic Science Communication’ model is particularly prevalent among academics in precarious employment and female scholars. Extrinsically motivated academics, that is, those under pressure to win grants, also seem to use science communication more strategically. The ‘Public Engagement’ model is prevalent among older and female scholars, while ‘Public Understanding’ is particularly prevalent among scholars who find their work especially meaningful. Findings also reveal that academics’ mental models largely align with the way they practice science communication.

Role of Science Communication in beliefs, perceptions and knowledge of science and technology issues among European citizens

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Rubin ◽  
Giuseppe Pellegrini ◽  
Lubomir Šottník
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Media Ecosystem ◽  
Understanding Of Science

<p>The last decade had seen an emergence of a new more dynamic and inconsistent media ecosystem. Digital media (i.e. social media) are accused by many independent researchers and influential observers, to have played a significant role in spread of science misinformation. Wide-ranging discussions about so-called ‘post-truth’ or ‘fake news’ phenomena have significantly involved science-related topics such as vaccines, GMO’s, climate change or homeopathy.</p><p>The issue of credibility and reliability of information is therefore central for science communication and public understanding of science.</p><p>CONCISE (“Communication role on perception and beliefs of EU Citizens about Science”), an EU research project intends to understand the role of science communication in beliefs, perceptions and knowledge of science and technology issues among European citizens from five countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Poland and Slovakia.</p><p>This paper presents preliminary quantitative results from Italian public consultation analysis regarding preferred citizen´s information channels and sources of scientific information. We will explore data to understand how trust in science is built, how citizens form opinions about the science, which sources of information they use and how they think can science communication could be more effective.</p>

Towards an Endogenous Scientific and Technological Development for the Third World

1979 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco R. Sagasti
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
Third World ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third World ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development ◽  
The Way

Starting from certain premises on the role of science and technology in development, this essay examines five components of a strategy for endogenous scientific and technological (S&T) development, suggesting concerete measures and possible lines of action. The last section offers some remarks on the way these measures, and the principles behind them, may be examined and dealt with in the context of the 1979 United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) and other subsequent international meetings on similar or related issues.

Assumptions About Science in Satirical News and Late-Night Comedy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Feldman
Keyword(s):  
Science Communication ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
The Daily Show ◽  
Daily Show ◽  
Late Night ◽  
Communication Goals ◽  
Communication Context ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
News Programs

Because satirical news programs such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report pay substantial attention to science, this chapter considers their significance as sources of science attitudes and information. The first section of the chapter discusses general attributes of satirical news and how these may help foster public attention to, active engagement with, and understanding of science. The chapter then highlights limitations on the capacity of satire to communicate science, including the challenge of conveying the seriousness of certain science issues while using humor, the potential for audience misreading of satiric intention, the inherent divisiveness of satire, and the tension between communication goals and the authenticity of satiric performance. The chapter draws on studies that have explicitly analyzed the role of satirical news programs in a science communication context while also raising important unanswered research questions.

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