We live in an era of abundant scientific information, yet access to information and opportunities for substantive public engagement with the processes outcomes science are still inequitably distributed. Even increasing interest communication science, historically marginalized minoritized individuals communities largely overlooked undervalued these efforts. To address this gap, paper aims define inclusive clarify amplify field. present as one path forward redress systemic problems inequitable...

Earthquake early warning (EEW) systems are becoming increasingly available or in development throughout the world. As these develop, it is important to provide evidence-based recommendations for protective action so people know how protect themselves when they receive an alert. However, many factors need be considered developing contextually relevant and appropriate recommendations. We have reviewed earthquake injury reports, communication theories, behavioral research determine what can...

Sustainability science seeks to identify and implement workable solutions complex problems. This transdisciplinary approach advances a commitment work across boundaries that occur among individuals, disciplines, institutions build capacities for informed innovative decision making in the face of uncertainty change. The concept boundary related discussions objects organizations are important, expanding focal areas within sustainability science. While communication is described as central...

Purpose The 2019 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) cites earthquakes as the most damaging natural hazard globally, causing billions of dollars damage and killing thousands people. Earthquakes have potential to drastically impact physical, social economic landscapes; reduce this risk, earthquake early warning (EEW) systems been developed. However, these technical EEW do not operate in a vacuum; inequities systems, along with needs diverse populations, must be...

This study examined how wildfire risk is framed by different entities and actors within a common region, during after experiencing several large events. Using social constructionist lens, we viewed as fluid variable concept that socially constructed through public discourse. Inconsistent constructions of may pose challenges for effective governance management, which requires the coordination diverse including government, land managers, homeowners, community groups. We sought to understand...

Environmental communication and health are often intertwined. The complex connections between environmental issues can be seen in groundwater pollution, natural resource extraction disasters, myriad others. While these academic areas interconnected, strategies that attempt to influence attitudes behaviors one area not conveyed the other. This commentary explores synergistic potential of by examining two new media previously applied communication—the use video games mobile devices for...

This qualitative study explores perspectives of U.S.A.-based science communication researchers and practitioners who attended a symposium focused on advancing inclusive (ISC). ISC is growing global movement that aims to center equity, inclusion, marginalized in communication. Findings underscore the complexity systemic barriers ISC, critical need for resource sharing network building, importance evaluation frameworks. The authors also highlight dialogue as strategic tool might help support...

Research in the area of media coverage on climate change communication represents one most prolific areas inquiry within and mass studies. This body literature, which ranges from empirical to critical studies, continues expand. Much research has focused representations causes, effects, human actions, while some assessed impacts these representations. What is broadly missing this however, a discussion how we might integrate analysis into transdisciplinary collaborative aimed at creating...

Mass communication scholarship provides invaluable insight into how discursive trends in media reflect, produce, and obscure society's most pressing sustainability issues, yet too often this research falls short of creating action, interventions, or change. In article, we argue that mass should be considered a cornerstone discipline for science research, particularly within transdisiciplinary teams. We contend researchers can advance efforts by moving toward more engaged approach. an effort...

Abstract Background . Wildfire smoke events are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change. Children especially vulnerable health effects even at moderate levels. However, it is unclear how parents respond Air Quality Indices (AQIs) frequently used by agencies communicate air pollution risks. Methods In an experiment (3 × 2 factorial design), 2,100 were randomly assigned view one of twelve adapted AQI infographics that varied visual (table, line, gauge), index type (AQI...

This analysis of newspaper coverage the Colorado Roadless Rule, a federal land use policy specific to state, found almost equal governmental sources and non-governmental groups, such as environmentalists.

A small number of programs provide training on scientific and environmental topics to early- midcareer journalists across the globe. Yet there are questions about effectiveness these programs: Do they make a difference in science reporting quality or quantity? What aspects most impactful? find worthwhile? Using surveys, quantitative content analysis, semistructured interviews, this study addressed by exploring process impacts journalism program participants' behavior, with focus how...

Boundary theory has assumed that two distinct organizations—scientists and policy-makers—can interface with one another via an external boundary organization, yet management contexts often call for different strategies where a neutral third party is not involved. Recent scholarship highlighted alternative models organizations, including the emergence of organizations within universities. Most these studies have taken organizational perspective, as universities increasingly fulfill role by...

The Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) is the first offshore wind farm in United States. Using gatekeeping theory as a framework, this research analyzes local and regional/national newspaper coverage of BIWF paying particular attention to use sources. data suggest that differences between source usage from 1 January 2008 July 2017 minimal. However, business sources appeared more than any other group, including government sources, which new finding. prevalence leads important questions about role...

This study shares key findings from evaluation research for Inclusive SciComm: A Symposium on Advancing Public Engagement with Science. The symposium, organized by the University of Rhode Island's Metcalf Institute Marine & Environmental Reporting support partner organizations, took place September 28-29, 2018 at Island. Pre- and post-symposium surveys showed that after attending participants reported higher levels knowledge about confidence in implementing inclusive approaches to science...

As the media landscape continues to change, reporters are now being charged with task of covering more less. One result is that without any specialty training complex scientific issues as part their normal beats. In an effort fill gap in science opportunities for journalists various topics, organizations across U.S. offering diverse experiences practicing journalists. these programs emerge, it important ask questions about effectiveness and impact. This research assessed journalists' two...

Power differentials among organizations and individuals have long been noted in traditional public participation processes, with particular shortfalls being structure. In response to command-and-control tactics, scholars called for a more innovative collaborative form of participation. this manuscript we critically examine structure discourse within environmental decision-making, focusing on one case that employed forms Through our analysis find participation, even innovative, seemingly...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a spectrum of ranging from simple to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer and failure. NAFLD affects up 30-40% adults in Western countries is directly linked overweight obesity. There are no approved drugs specifically target NAFLD, therefore weight loss achieved through changes dietary physical activity behaviours the recommended management approach. However, achieving sustaining challenging for patients with NAFLD. We...

This project analyzed the impact of a 2.5-day science training boot camp for political reporters on their use scientific sources in published reporting. Results showed that immediately following camp, most survey respondents indicated they would try to incorporate more material into future stories. We used both automated text analysis and human-coded examine if actual changes reporting behavior occurred. Automated revealed while journalists did not explanatory language overall 6 months...