An analysis of the gender gap among African scientists
Individual differences in scientists’ aesthetic disposition, aesthetic experiences, and aesthetic sensitivity in scienti...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Introduction The role of personality in shaping engagement with aesthetics in science has been almost entirely unexplored. Whereas artists and arts settings (e.g., museums) are well-studied from a psychological perspective, the practice of science has often been seen as purely rational or dry. In response, this study presents novel findings on the ...
Movilización de científicos y científicas a partir de un contexto de jerarquización de la ciencia en Argentina (2012-201...
In Argentina, since 2003, the policies of expansion and hierarchization of the scientific-technological system have involved a significant increase in the number of highly qualified human resources through doctoral scholarship programs and the expansion of access to the main national science and technology organizations. However, the number of peop...
Księgozbiór zabytkowy Politechniki Gdańskiej oraz pionierzy nauki i ich dzieła w zbiorach Biblioteki PG
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Reflexión sobre tipos de investigación en las Ciencias del Movimiento Humano: una perspectiva agropecuaria
This editorial presents a series of reflections on the major types of research used in Human Movement Science. For this purpose, comparisons are made to agriculture, fishing and livestock farming. / Este editorial apresenta uma série de reflexões com relação aos principais tipos de pesquisas utilizadas em Ciências do Movimento Humano; portanto, rec...
Spontaneous Comparison of Nanotechnology and Controversial Objects among Laypersons, Scientists and Environmentalists
Abstract Nanotechnologies are a controversial topic, as they seem promising but also cause concern. Previous research has highlighted the potential link between nanotechnologies and other hazardous technologies. The aim of this research was to analyse the discourse on this topic by three groups of participants: laypersons, scientists and environmen...
Science communication on Twitter: Measuring indicators of engagement and their links to user interaction in communicatio...
Published in Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)
Scientists increasingly use Twitter for communication about science. The microblogging service has been heralded for its potential to foster public engagement with science; thus, measuring how engaging, that is dialogue-oriented, tweet content is, has become a relevant research object. Tweet content designed in an engaging, dialogue-oriented way is...
Efforts of researchers and other stakeholders to manage an unfolding epidemic: Lessons from potato purple top in Ecuador...
Purple top is a phytosanitary problem affecting potato farmers in Ecuador. Since its emergence, stakeholders implement – with limited success – isolated efforts to reduce the spread of this problem. Hence, this study aimed to derive stakeholders’ enabling responses to manage the spread of emerging plant diseases and pests, and to analyse the spread...
A triangulated approach for understanding scientists' perceptions of public engagement with science.
Published in Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)
Scientists are expected to engage with the public, especially when society faces challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic or climate change, but what public engagement means to scientists is not clear. We use a triangulated, mixed-methods approach combining survey and focus group data to gain insight into how pre-tenure and tenured scientists personal...
Lisa-Maria Rebelo celebrated as a leader in remote sensing: her advice to aspiring female researchers
