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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wendy De La Rosa, Abigail B. Sussman, Eric Giannella, Maximilian Hell
Summary: A significant number of eligible families did not claim their expanded child tax credit (CTC) due to a lack of awareness. Communicating the benefit amount in commonly used budgeting periods, like $300 a month instead of $3,600 a year, can increase interest in claiming the CTC.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Minal Pathak, Joyashree Roy, Shaurya Patel, Shreya Some, Purvi Vyas, Nandini Das, Priyadarshi Shukla
Summary: In recent years, the IPCC has collaborated with Indian institutions to organize outreach events covering various formats and audiences. The main goal of these events is to communicate the findings of IPCC reports while also providing a platform for discussing local climate impacts and adaptation and mitigation practices. Challenges include attracting enough participants, experts' availability, reaching diverse audiences, and providing translation in local languages.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christian Tetteh Duamor, Felix Lankester, Emmanuel Mpolya, Elaine A. Ferguson, Paul CD. Johnson, Sally Wyke, Sarah Cleaveland, Katie Hampson, Katharina Kreppel
Summary: Engaging communities in discussions can improve their knowledge of dog behavior and handling techniques, and may help increase owner participation in dog vaccination campaigns.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Lamiece Hassan, Goran Nenadic, Mary Patricia Tully
Summary: This study analyzed all publicly available posts on the Twitter platform containing the hashtag #datasaveslives between September 1, 2016, and August 31, 2017. The research found that this hashtag-based social media campaign effectively encouraged a wide audience of stakeholders to disseminate positive examples of health research, supporting community building and bridging practices within and between interdisciplinary sectors.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eric A. Jensen, Kalina Borkiewicz, Jill P. Naiman, Stuart Levy, Jeff Carpenter
Summary: This essay demonstrates the application of evidence-based science communication process in creating scientific data visualizations for public audiences. The effectiveness of visualizing research data can benefit millions of viewers, and involving the intended audience in decision-making is crucial. The Advanced Visualization Lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign presents their steps towards evidence-based practice by using audience research in designing cinematic-style data visualizations for scientific documentary films, resulting in effective techniques and better understanding of what works and why.
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Biology
Nalini M. Nadkarni, Joshua Horns, Jacqueline M. Chen, Jeremy S. Morris, Kelli Bush, Daniella Scalice, Joslyn R. Trivett, Allison Anholt
Summary: Scientists can promote equity and empowerment by delivering science lectures in settings like prisons, while also gaining professional benefits and increasing interest in social justice. This program could serve as a model for effective engagement with underserved groups and provides guidance for initiating similar projects in other institutions.
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Energy & Fuels
Daniel Wuebben, Jens F. Peters
Summary: This study uses a mixed methods approach to analyze installation proposals from home solar installers in Madrid. The discourse analysis reveals accurate financial benefits but incongruent social and environmental benefits. Furthermore, comparing the efficiency of proposed solar installations with actual load and generation profiles highlights the decrease in self-consumption rate and profitability at the minute-by-minute level. The study suggests that grouping households into solar communities can significantly increase self-consumption and profitability.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Dragana Bikovska, Chern Li Liew
Summary: This research examines the ways in which museums have utilized their Facebook platforms to communicate about climate and environmental-related challenges. The findings show that museums need to improve their dialogue and engagement with the audience and the public in order to better communicate climate change-related topics.
ONLINE INFORMATION REVIEW
(2022)
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Economics
Kaylyn Levine, Alex Karner
Summary: In transportation planning in the United States, disability is often overlooked and simplified. This review essay highlights four issues in U.S. transportation planning that lead to exclusion and inadequate systems for disabled individuals. Regulatory compliance is prioritized over the experiences of disabled people, there are data gaps and assumptions about opportunity access, and mobility disability is singularly focused, ignoring diverse conditions. Examples of disability justice ideas and inclusive public engagement practices are provided to address these shortcomings and improve transportation planning for the disabled community.
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Environmental Sciences
P. A. Bryant
Summary: The ALARA principle focuses on minimizing exposure likelihood and doses while considering economic and societal factors. The article discusses a case study involving public concerns about radiological exposure during sediment dredging near a decommissioned nuclear power station, highlighting the importance of engaging with the public and considering societal impacts.
JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sofia Ehsan, Rawshan Ara Begum, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Md Shahin Mia
Summary: Climate change threatens Malaysian coastal areas with sea-level rise, storm surge flooding, and shoreline erosion. This study finds that most households in highly exposed areas have low risk perception and limited proactive adaptation. However, despite limited income, a significant percentage of households are willing to pay for planned adaptation measures.
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Sofia Ehsan, Rawshan Ara Begum, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Md Shahin Mia
Summary: Climate change is causing significant impacts on coastal areas in Malaysia, where community awareness, knowledge about adaptation options, and empowerment are crucial for effective planning. Research findings indicate that most households in highly exposed areas perceive less risk and adopt limited adaptation measures during extreme events.
ADVANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Education & Educational Research
Monia Anzivino, Flavio A. Ceravolo, Michele Rostan
Summary: This article investigates Italian academics' Public Engagement, highlighting their higher involvement in Local Community Engagement (LCE) compared to General Political Engagement (GPE). It reveals that while both activities are influenced by common factors, such as academic rank and discipline, they also have distinct characteristics: LCE activities involve more academic women, while GPE activities are more likely carried out by older academics. Additionally, LCE activities are context-dependent, in contrast to GPE activities.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brogan Geurts, Heide Weishaar, Almudena Mari Saez, Florin Cristea, Carlos Rocha, Kafayat Aminu, Melisa Mei Jin Tan, Bienvenu Salim Camara, Lansana Barry, Paul Thea, Johannes Boucsein, Thurid Bahr, Sameh Al-Awlaqi, Francisco Pozo-Martin, Evgeniya Boklage, Alexandre Delamou, Ayodele Samuel Jegede, Helena Legido-Quigley, Charbel El Bcheraoui
Summary: This study compares emergency risk communication (ERC) in Germany, Guinea, Nigeria, and Singapore during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic to identify areas for improvement. The findings highlight the need for better two-way communication, community engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. It also emphasizes the potential for learning from countries in the global south with experience in managing outbreaks.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eleni Mantzari, James P. Reynolds, Susan A. Jebb, Gareth J. Hollands, Mark A. Pilling, Theresa M. Marteau
Summary: This study examines whether communicating evidence of multiple benefits of a policy increases its support. The findings indicate that presenting multiple benefits of policies enhances public support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)