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SCIENTOMETRICS
卷 127, 期 6, 页码 3167-3192出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11192-022-04405-7
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Science communication; Public engagement; Science outreach; Indian scientists; Science communication policy
This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes toward science communication among Indian scientists. The results show that most scientists have positive experiences in public engagement and are willing to continue participating in the future. They feel confident in their communication skills and enjoy being involved in science communication.
Research on science communication, especially from scientists' point of view, is rare in the Indian context. This first of its kind study in India explores the perceptions and attitudes toward science communication of senior and experienced Indian scientists (N = 259). Based on a cross-sectional survey of scientists who are elected fellows of three Indian national science academies, it provides a snapshot of what Indian scientists think about their involvement, performance, and experience in public engagement activities and the perceived impact of their involvement in such activities. It also provides a diagnosis about the use of different ways of public communication by Indian scientists. The results show that almost all the respondents have participated in some science communication activity during their careers, and the majority of their affiliated institutions organized such activities. A vast majority of the respondents had a positive experience in public engagement and expressed willingness to engage in the future as well. More than three-quarters of the respondents personally enjoyed taking part in science communication while feeling that they were confident and well-equipped to communicate their research. The results from this survey are discussed with possible implications for future policies on science communication by scientists and devising appropriate inventions for enhancing their engagement.
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