Article
Business
Kaisa Pekkala, Ward van Zoonen
Summary: Social media has become an essential part of knowledge work, and employees who post work-related content are regarded as credible sources of information, influencing how stakeholders perceive the organization. Thus, understanding employees' ability to professionally communicate on social media is crucial for understanding the communication behaviors of contemporary knowledge workers.
EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Huiping Sun, Lin Qian, Mengxin Xue, Ting Zhou, Jiling Qu, Jingxin Zhou, Junchao Qu, Siqi Ji, Yuan Bu, Yicheng Hu, Shaung Wu, Yuhui Chen, Jiachun You, Yongbing Liu
Summary: The study explores the relationship among eHealth literacy, social media self-efficacy, and health communication intention. It found that there is a positive correlation between eHealth literacy and health communication intention, and social media self-efficacy mediates the influence of eHealth literacy on health communication intention.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katherine Hicks-Courant, Jenny Shen, Angela Stroupe, Angel Cronin, Elizabeth F. Bair, Sam E. Wing, Ernesto Sosa, Rebekah H. Nagler, Stacy W. Gray
Summary: The study found inconsistencies in defining personalized medicine in media reports, with more focus on its benefits than challenges. Genetic DNA testing received more attention than tumor testing, and there was limited coverage of non-standard technologies in the media.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Communication
Nancy Muturi
Summary: This study examined the influence of health information sources on the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and other motivations for self-protective behavior. The results showed that media sources were viewed as more useful compared to interpersonal sources for COVID-19-related information. Media sources influenced risk perception, perceived severity, response efficacy, vaccine efficacy, and self-protective behavior.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sander Lefere, Kato Vergote, Ruth De Bruyne, Veerle Provoost, Priya P. Satalkar
Summary: This study analyzed how adolescent bariatric surgery is portrayed in the news media. The findings revealed that the language used in newspaper articles often includes non-neutral and negative discourse, attributing blame to adolescents or their parents. The sensationalized and stigmatizing portrayal of severe obesity in adolescents contributes to the moral issues surrounding this surgery.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Pablo Antonio Archila, Jorge Molina, Giovanna Danies, Anne-Marie Truscott de Mejia, Silvia Restrepo
Summary: A well-informed populace is crucial for democracy, and media news articles play a key role in shaping public perception of scientific issues. However, not all information presented in news articles is trustworthy, highlighting the importance of promoting scientific media literacy (SML). This study examines the impact of a teaching-learning sequence (TLS) on undergraduates' understanding of how news articles influence public perception of science, emphasizing the need for research-based university science education to enhance SML in higher education.
SCIENCE & EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
A. K. M. Najmul Islam, Eoin Whelan, Stoney Brooks
Summary: This paper investigates the moderating role of multitasking computer self-efficacy on the relationship between social media affordances, social media overload, and social media fatigue. The study found that social media affordances have significant impacts on information overload, but not on communication overload. Information overload and communication overload significantly affect social media fatigue, with multitasking computer self-efficacy attenuating these effects.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & PEOPLE
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Aftab Hossain, Juliana Abdul Wahab, Md Saidur Rahman Khan
Summary: This study conducts a comparative text analysis of Al Jazeera English, BBC News, and CNN on the Coronavirus pandemic. Using word frequency, combinations of multiple words, and semantic relationships, the study observes how these media outlets frame the Novel Coronavirus crisis. Six individual frames are identified, with four similarities and two differences among them, discussed based on different approaches to framing, including proximity and political agendas.
Editorial Material
Communication
Pradeep Naik
Summary: Science journalism in India faces challenges due to lack of demand and training. Despite the vast opportunities, promoting science stories is crucial.
SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Debadutta Parida, Sandra Moses, Khan Rubayet Rahaman
Summary: Recent scholarly attention has been focused on the role of media framing in disasters and climate change, particularly in its impact on risk preparedness and adaptation. Analysis of media coverage of Cyclone Amphan revealed a strong framing effect, and highlighted challenges in the response systems of India and Bangladesh. The journalistic response emphasized the 'natural' aspect of the disaster, leading to a focus on short-term response rather than long-term preparedness and prevention strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Communication
Marta Entradas
Summary: This study found that people's perceptions of COVID-19 risks are influenced by different sources of information, with trust in scientific sources positively associated with risk perceptions, and trust in social media negatively associated with risk perceptions.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hardik Dodia, Avinash Vellore Sunder, Yogen Borkar, Pramod P. Wangikar
Summary: Optimization and monitoring of bioprocesses require the measurement of multiple parameters and attributes. Mass spectrometry-based techniques enable simultaneous measurement of metabolites with high sensitivity. Metabolome analysis of spent media can aid in determining substrate uptake, metabolite secretion, metabolic phases, and surrogate markers for product titer and quality, leading to better design and monitoring of bioprocesses. This review covers recent advances in metabolomics analysis and provides a stepwise workflow and guidelines for bioprocess engineers to optimize fermentation processes using spent media analysis. Examples of how MS can revolutionize bioprocess design and monitoring are also provided.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siv Hilde Berg, Jane K. O'Hara, Marie Therese Shortt, Henriette Thune, Kolbjorn Kallesten Bronnick, Daniel Adrian Lungu, Jo Roislien, Siri Wiig
Summary: The review identified a broad interdisciplinary field of health risk communication studies, with a focus on the H1N1 pandemic and COVID-19 pandemic. Studies mainly examined communication through channels, source credibility, and message delivery. Further research is needed on the impact of health authorities' social media content and its influence on self-protective behavior.
Article
Immunology
Kristen M. C. Malecki, Julie A. Keating, Nasia Safdar
Summary: The principles of risk communication, which focus on hazard and outrage, along with social and cultural context, play a vital role in shaping public perception and response to risks, including those posed by COVID-19. Misinformation on social media presents challenges and opportunities for clinicians in sharing accurate information about risks.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Vanesa Salado, Tania Gaspar, Concepcion Moreno-Maldonado, Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Francisco Rivera
Summary: Discussing sociopolitical issues with family or friends and staying informed through media outlets are crucial for active civic engagement and wellbeing among youth and future adults. This research analyzes the influence of political and social communication on adolescents' social self-efficacy in Portugal and Spain, finding a positive association between news media use, political discussions, and social self-efficacy. Educational programs promoting communication about sociopolitical issues can foster a sense of unity and social skills, contributing to positive development and civic engagement in youth.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dominique Brossard, Pam Belluck, Fred Gould, Christopher D. Wirz
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kathleen M. Rose, Ezra M. Markowitz, Dominique Brossard
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily L. Howell, Dominique Brossard
Summary: Science literacy is crucial for avoiding misinformation and enabling informed decision-making, but it remains unclear whether science literacy actually achieves these goals. In today's world, science literacy should encompass civic science literacy, digital media science literacy, and cognitive science literacy. Achieving science literacy, especially for adults, faces challenges such as digital divides and may require a structural perspective. Promising opportunities include community literacy and integrating science literacy into media and science communication.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Communication
Luye Bao, Mikhaila N. Calice, Dominique Brossard, Becca Beets, Dietram A. Scheufele, Kathleen M. Rose
Summary: This study quantitatively assesses how institutional factors shape scientists' participation in public scholarship. The results show that institutional factors play a minor role in influencing scientists' involvement, while scientists' perceptions of the university climate are more significant predictors.
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Christopher D. Wirz, Dominique Brossard, Katherine Curtis, Paul Block
Summary: This qualitative study analyzes the experiences of those living in flood-prone economically constrained communities, focusing on relocation, risk perceptions, and communication. The findings suggest that communication plans for flood-prone communities should emphasize economic opportunities instead of flood risks, while communication in relocated communities should prioritize safety and overall quality of life, considering the economic stresses people face.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Communication
Mikhaila N. Calice, Luye Bao, Becca Beets, Dominique Brossard, Dietram A. Scheufele, Noah Weeth Feinstein, Laura Heisler, Travis Tangen, Jo Handelsman
Summary: This study investigates scientists' understanding of public engagement through survey and focus group data. The findings show that scientists' understanding of public engagement is similarly complex and diverse as the scholarly literature. Scientists also believe that public engagement with science includes two-way forms of engagement, such as citizen and community involvement in research.
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Christopher D. Wirz, Emily L. Howell, Dietram A. Scheufele, Dominique Brossard, Michael A. Xenos
Summary: This study examines how the perceptions of risks, benefits, and ambivalence for synthetic biology among experts relate to their views of lay publics, deference to scientific authority, and regulations. Survey data analysis shows that experts who perceive less risk and defer more to scientific authority favor a closed system in which regulations are sufficient, citizens should not be involved, and scientists know best. Conversely, experts who see more potential risk and value the public's perspective favor a more open, inclusive system.
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Isabelle Freiling, Nicole M. Krause, Dietram A. Scheufele, Dominique Brossard
Summary: The study investigates the influence of political viewpoints and anxiety on believing and sharing false, corrective, and accurate claims about COVID-19 on social media. The findings show that anxiety plays a significant role in individuals' belief and willingness to share claims, particularly for Republicans.
NEW MEDIA & SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Emily L. Howell, Patrice Kohl, Dietram A. Scheufele, Sarah Clifford, Anqi Shao, Michael A. Xenos, Dominique Brossard
Summary: Public discourse and deliberation are crucial for the development of socially responsible and acceptable human gene editing research and applications. However, there is concern that discussions about heritable gene edits for enhancement purposes may negatively impact public opinion of gene editing applications, including non-heritable edits for therapeutic purposes. This study aimed to examine how exposure to different types of gene editing applications affects support and perceptions of benefits, risks, and moral acceptability. The results suggest that exposure to information about heritable and/or enhancement edits may color perceptions of human gene editing more broadly, but support for therapeutic edits remains strong. The heritability of edits only significantly influenced perceived risk, with heritable edits triggering higher risk perceptions. It is interesting to note that heritability primarily affects views of the risks associated with gene editing, but not views of benefits, moral acceptability, or levels of support.
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Communication
Leona Yi-Fan Su, Dietram A. Scheufele, Dominique Brossard, Michael A. Xenos
Summary: This study found that the impact of uncivil comments on news engagement intentions depends on individual political orientations and levels of self-monitoring. In politically controversial news topics, uncivil comments encourage engagement among conservatives, while in less controversial topics, self-monitoring levels affect the effects of incivility.
NEW MEDIA & SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Communication
Emily L. Howell, Christopher D. Wirz, Dietram A. Scheufele, Dominique Brossard, Michael A. Xenos
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Nicole M. Krause, Isabelle Freiling, Becca Beets, Dominique Brossard
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Communication
Kathleen M. Rose, Dominique Brossard, Dietram A. Scheufele
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION-A JOURNAL OF NATURE AND CULTURE
(2020)
Article
Communication
Robert B. Lull, Heather Akin, William K. Hallman, Dominique Brossard, Kathleen Hall Jamieson
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION-A JOURNAL OF NATURE AND CULTURE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dietram A. Scheufele, Nicole M. Krause, Isabelle Freiling, Dominique Brossard
Summary: The paper discusses advances in gene editing technologies for human, plant, and animal applications and calls for broad public engagement in decision-making. It points out the limited understanding among groups calling for public engagement on the goals, modes, and effectiveness of such engagement. Finally, the paper outlines three pathways forward that deserve close attention from the scientific community.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
