Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Terence Fell, Tove Rydenstam, Benti Geleta Buli, Abby C. King, Katarina Balter
Summary: This paper examines the image of deprived areas from both outside and inside perspectives, gaining unique insights into a Swedish community and attempting to overcome its lack of political influence. The study reveals an overlap between local media narratives and the perceptions of young urban outcasts, providing new insights about marginalized young males. The findings highlight the importance of local markets, football courts, and youth clubs in mitigating the effects of stigmatization.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Lala Hajibayova, L. P. Coladangelo, Heather A. Soyka
Summary: This study contributes to understanding citizen science by examining collaborative scientific communication and methods as a key component of theoretically driven projects. The findings demonstrate the application of diverse research methodologies to explore individual participation in science projects, including incentives and motivation. Citizen science research primarily focuses on natural and behavioral sciences, such as environmentalism, climate change, and motivations for becoming citizen scientists.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Justus Henke
Summary: Both the sustainability discourse and the debate on citizen science mainly focus on the natural and technical sciences. However, there are also many participatory research activities in the social sciences and humanities that have not been adequately studied and their contribution to addressing sustainability challenges is not well-known. This study examines citizen science in the humanities and social sciences, identifies the sustainability topics addressed, and analyzes the factors influencing topic selection and the implications. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating Citizen Social Science (CSS) into Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) monitoring and providing incentives for scientific institutions to participate in CSS.
Article
Biology
Corey T. Callaghan, Alistair G. B. Poore, Thomas Mesaglio, Angela T. Moles, Shinichi Nakagawa, Christopher Roberts, Jodi J. L. Rowley, Adriana VergEs, John H. Wilshire, William K. Cornwell
Summary: Citizen science is playing an increasingly important role in biodiversity research, but is underrepresented in current research papers. Three frontiers of citizen science research are proposed, including sampling undersampled areas, utilizing the unique abilities of citizen science, and reducing biases in global biodiversity data sets. The contribution of citizen science to understanding key biodiversity questions should be fully realized.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Cardoso-Andrade, Frederico Cruz-Jesus, Jesus Souza Troncoso, Henrique Queiroga, Jorge M. S. Gonsalves
Summary: Environmental and nature conservation authorities are calling for a collective effort to break or reduce the current cycle of environmental degradation, with a set of guidelines provided to achieve citizen engagement and retention in CS coastal environment monitoring projects.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenqi Lu, Islam M. Miligy, Fayyaz Minhas, Young Saeng Park, David R. J. Snead, Emad A. Rakha, Clare Verrill, Nasir Rajpoot
Summary: Due to COVID-19 outbreaks, most school pupils have had to be home-schooled. To fill up pupils' spare time and evaluate their AI annotation ability, the UK held the web-based competition "Beat the Pathologists". This study analyzed school pupils' performance in cell annotation and compared it with neural networks. The results showed that students performed well in annotating tumor cells but poorly in non-tumor cells.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Francisco-Gutierrez, Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez, Dolores Gonzalez, Andres Lira-Noriega
Summary: This article provides an update on the taxonomic classification, nomenclature, diversity, distribution, uses, and ecology of the Lamourouxia species in Mexico, based on a revision of herbarium specimens, digitized specimens, and citizen science observations. It also presents typifications of valid names and synonyms, as well as a name change for one of the species. New diagnostic characters, species keys, ecological data, and field photographs are provided to facilitate the identification and study of these fascinating hemiparasitic plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sinja Dittmann, Tim Kiessling, Linda Mederake, Mandy Hinzmann, Doris Knoblauch, Marianne Boehm-Beck, Katrin Knickmeier, Martin Thiel
Summary: Engaging the general public in research processes through citizen science allows for innovative scientific studies and makes science accessible. The citizen science program Plastic Pirates investigated plastic pollution of rivers and used communication strategies to achieve scientific and educational goals. Some challenges included time constraints, delayed data analysis, and limited personnel resources. Recommendations for citizen science practitioners include regular communication, using various channels, and providing feedback to participants.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ruben D. Manzanedo, Aji John, Meera L. Sethi, Elli J. Theobald, Berry Brosi, Joshua Jenkins, Ava Kloss-Schmidt, Emilia Lia, Annie Schiffer, Jordana Sevigny, Anna Wilson, Yonit Yogev, Janneke Hille Ris Lambers
Summary: This study presents a long-term and high-resolution phenological dataset from 17 wildflower species, which were collected as part of the MeadoWatch community science project. The dataset is of high quality and reliability, making it suitable for ecological research.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carina Veeckman, Laura Temmerman
Summary: This article explores the use of citizen science in Urban Living Labs and its relationship with policy, using the FloodCitiSense project as a case study. Through analyzing the application of citizen science in urban flood warning systems and reflecting on the challenges and opportunities experienced in FloodCitiSense, the article discusses best practices in incorporating citizen science in Urban Living Labs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Uta Wehn, Raquel Ajates, Dilek Fraisl, Mohammad Gharesifard, Margaret Gold, Gerid Hager, Jessie L. Oliver, Linda See, Lea A. Shanley, Michele Ferri, Camden Howitt, Martina Monego, Ellen Pfeiffer, Chris Wood
Summary: The Citizen Science Impact StoryTelling Approach (CSISTA) was developed as a method to help citizen science practitioners understand and communicate the policy impacts of their initiatives. The approach provides a series of guiding instruments for gaining insights, creating short policy impact stories, and achieving a unified understanding and communication of policy impacts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biology
Grace J. Di Cecco, Vijay Barve, Michael W. Belitz, Brian J. Stucky, Robert P. Guralnick, Allen H. Hurlbert
Summary: The availability and use of citizen science data, particularly on platforms like iNaturalist, have increased in biodiversity science applications. However, a study on iNaturalist observations revealed spatial and temporal biases, as well as user behaviors where individuals tend to specialize on specific taxonomic groups and rarely observe the same species twice. Biodiversity scientists should be cautious of potential systematic biases in their analyses when utilizing iNaturalist data.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Viktor Loki, Jeno Nagy, Zsolt Nemenyi, Attila Hagyo, Andras Nagy, Zoltan Vital, Attila Mozsar, Balazs Andras Lukacs
Summary: Fishing is a popular activity, and recreational fishers possess valuable ecological knowledge that can enhance our understanding of nature and prioritize conservation tasks.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Keiron P. Roberts, Sui C. Phang, John B. Williams, David J. Hutchinson, Simon E. Kolstoe, Jasper de Bie, Ian D. Williams, Anne M. Stringfellow
Summary: The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a sharp rise in PPE-related litter, particularly masks. However, after the implementation of facemask policies, the amount of glove litter began to decrease.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
J. M. Brown, M. J. Yelland, T. Pullen, E. Silva, A. Martin, I. Gold, L. Whittle, P. Wisse
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of qualitative information from social media to build a database for testing methods in flood forecasting services and defense design. It suggests improvements for long-term, cost-effective coastal management solutions, especially in areas with limited monitoring or forecasting services. This approach could support the development of simplified early warning systems, particularly when combined with citizen science initiatives.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Sandra Lee, Ai Zhang, Lei Liu, Deborah Salvo, Leyao Wang
Summary: This study found that children with asthma had decreased physical activity, increased screen time, and decreased outdoor time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Boys, Hispanic children, those from low-income households, and those not attending in-person school were less likely to participate in physical activity. These findings highlight disparities in physical activity among children with asthma during the pandemic.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer L. Hicks, Melissa A. Boswell, Tim Althoff, Alia J. Crum, Joy P. Ku, James A. Landay, Paula M. L. Moya, Elizabeth L. Murnane, Michael P. Snyder, Abby C. King, Scott L. Delp
Summary: Health behaviors are crucial for well-being, but issues like physical inactivity and insufficient sleep are still significant global health problems. Mobile technology has the potential to promote health behaviors, but its use is largely untapped. This article provides recommendations on designing and using mobile technology to support overall health, focusing on behavior change interventions. It discusses personalized interventions, evaluating relationships between mobile technology data, and health to establish evidence-based guidelines. The article promotes theory-based, personalized, and human-centered approaches in promoting health behaviors.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Rachel J. J. Mesia, Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Hayden Hutchison, Nadia Safaeinili, Laurel J. J. Finster, Vijaytha Muralidharan, Beth A. A. Glenn, Robert W. W. Haile, Lisa Goldman Rosas, Susan M. M. Swetter
Summary: This qualitative exploratory study identified barriers and facilitators of awareness, prevention, and early detection of melanoma among low-income Latinx and non-Latinx White individuals in urban and semi-rural areas. The findings highlight the importance of health education interventions and navigation strategies to improve melanoma prevention and early detection in these communities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
N. Kenji Taylor, Melvin Faulks, Cati G. Brown-Johnson, Lisa G. Rosas, Jonathan G. Shaw, Erika A. Saliba-Gustafsson, Steven M. Asch
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on Black barbershops and explored the interest and role of barbers in providing health education and outreach. The survey found that stay-at-home orders had a significant impact on Black barbershops, but the majority of barbers were still interested in continuing to provide health education and outreach services, such as spreading information about COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa G. Rosas, Steven Chen, Lan Xiao, Benjamin O. Emmert-Aronson, Wei-ting Chen, Elliot Ng, Erica Martinez, Mike Baiocchi, Ariana Thompson-Lastad, Elizabeth A. Markle, June Tester
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Recipe4Health, a 'Food as Medicine' program, by comparing pre/post changes among participants who receive only food deliveries and those who receive food deliveries and behavioral pharmacy services. Data on primary and secondary outcomes will be collected through surveys and electronic health record (EHR) data. Propensity score matching will be used to compare the results between the experimental group and control group. This study will provide important preliminary evidence on primary care-based strategies to address food insecurity and chronic conditions.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Abby C. King, Isela Blanco-Velazquez, Ann W. Banchoff, Maria Ines Campero, Wei-ting Chen, Lisa G. Rosas
Summary: It has been found that participant-centered methods can complement traditional researcher-driven evaluation methods, especially for complex interventions or those with multiple components. Using a new method called Ripple Effects Mapping (REM), expected and unexpected outcomes of interventions can be identified from the participants' perspective, along with their challenges and solutions. This method is feasible and provides valuable information for future intervention optimization and implementation.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ananta Addala, Victoria Ding, Dessi P. Zaharieva, Franziska K. Bishop, Alyce S. Adams, Abby C. King, Ramesh Johari, David Scheinker, Korey K. Hood, Manisha Desai, David M. Maahs, Priya Prahalad
Summary: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with improved HbA(1c) in youths with type 1 diabetes, but minority groups and those with public insurance face more barriers to access. Early initiation of CGM can reduce disparities and improve outcomes.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Maria Alejandra Rubio, Carlos M. Mejia-Arbelaez, Maria A. Wilches-Mogollon, Sergio Moreno, Carolyn Finck, Lisa G. Rosas, Sol A. Romero, Paula Guevara, Santiago Cabas, Oscar Rubiano, Alberto Florez-Pregonero, Jose G. Leon, Luis Fernando Alarcon, Robert Haile, Olga L. Sarmiento, Abby C. King
Summary: This study assessed the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a dance intervention for breast cancer survivors in Bogota, Colombia. The intervention showed positive effects on participants' physical activity levels, motivation to engage in physical activity, and quality of life.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Geography
Shamsi Soltani, Jessica A. Hinman, Isela Blanco-Velazquez, Ann W. Banchoff, Maria I. Campero, Lorene M. Nelson, Abby C. King
Summary: Social and spatial contexts have an impact on health, and understanding the nuances of these contexts is crucial for successful interventions to achieve health equity. By combining mixed methods and mixed scale data sources, we can visualize patterns of health outcomes and analyze broad trends as well as individual experiences across time and space. The integration of micro-scale citizen scientist-collected data with aggregate epidemiologic and population-level data sets allows us to identify barriers to and facilitators of physical activity among low-income aging adults. This approach highlights the added value of combining data sources and the potential limitations of relying solely on micro- or macro-level data. The use of mixed methods and granularity data integration can provide a deeper understanding of the environmental context, which can inform community, advocacy, and policy improvements that are more relevant and achievable.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mery Gonzalez Delgado, Jesus David Cortes Gil, Deysy Lisette Rodriguez Araujo, Jose Joaquin Mira Solves, Erika Bibiana Rodriguez Gallo, Alejandra Salcedo Monsalve, Luz Angela Arrieta Arteta, Carolina del Pilar Villalba Toquica, Juan Carlos Morales Ruiz
Summary: This study analyzed the presence of acute stress response after adverse events in human talent in Colombian health institutions from 2017 to 2021. A cross-sectional study of prevalence was conducted on 838 healthcare professionals, technicians, technologists, and auxiliaries using the EASE instrument. The results showed a prevalence of adverse events of 33.8% in the last 5 years, with levels of acute stress qualifying as medium-high emotional overload at 21.91%, and extreme acute stress at 3.53%. The prevalence of risk for presenting acute stress after being involved in an adverse event was PR: 1.30 (CI: 1.24-1.36).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Jesus Cortes, Pedro Manuel Vargues Aguiar, Paulo Ferrinho
Summary: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents faced multiple challenges including malnutrition, obesity, deprivation, mental health problems, inequalities, and climate change. This study aimed to assess the risk and protective factors for COVID-19-related adolescent mortality and morbidity in the European region. It was found that full vaccination and access to quality healthcare are protective factors, while pollution is positively associated with mortality.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Reema Persad-Clem, Liane M. Ventura, Tierney Lyons, Christiana Keinath, Kristi D. Graves, Margaret L. Schneider, Rachel C. Shelton, Lisa G. Rosas
Summary: Behavioral medicine research has the potential to address health inequities through engaging with community partners. Findings suggest that community partners are most involved in research planning and design, but less so in dissemination processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Yessica Martinez Mulet, Wei-ting Chen, Cary Kirk, Cindy Tran, Mike Gonzalez, Lisa G. Rosas
Summary: Using Community-Based Participatory Research principles, this article describes a community of practice for community health workers and promotoras (CHW/Ps) to address COVID-19 inequities in the Latinx community. The authors offer a concrete example of engaging CHW/Ps as full partners in the research process and supporting their capacity and workforce development. Evaluation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the community of practice in reaching community members, conducting outreach activities, and creating relevant materials. This model represents an innovative workforce training approach that can be applied to other health topics.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Mona AuYoung, Kristi Graves, Ann Cheney
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lisa G. Rosas, David O. Garcia, Prajakta Adsul, Lorena A. Verdugo, Zane C. Stephens
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)