2026-07-02T03:52:47Z https://jcomal.sissa.it/api/oai/

oai:JCOMAL:id:3903 2026-05-29T10:40:00Z

Museums in tension: between colonial heritage and a biocultural reinvention from the communities. Museums in tension: between colonial heritage and a biocultural reinvention from the communities. Marandino, Martha Barbosa, William Vasconcelos, Sinaida Maria In this essay, we draw on literature and research findings on museum education, bioculturality, and decoloniality, conducting a critical analysis of the marks of colonization on the trajectory of museums. We also discuss the challenges and possibilities of addressing the tensions between colonial heritage and a biocultural reinvention from within the communities present in this trajectory. We analyze the case of the Ecomuseum of the Amazon/PA/BR, a museum and educational space that values ​​local knowledge and practices as a possibility to offer indications, however limited, of building other worlds in the face of globalized capitalism. 2026-05-29T10:40:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/390320260316112629 https://doi.org/10.22323/390320260316112629 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3903/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Y01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3948 2026-05-20T11:00:00Z

Mathematics on stage: encoding and decoding humor in the play "The Big Problem of the Infinite Band" Mathematics on stage: encoding and decoding humor in the play "The Big Problem of the Infinite Band" Dupret, Ana Clara Almeida, Carla Faced with contemporary challenges, science communication has adopted dialogical and affective strategies to bring science and society closer together. In this scenario, theater stands out as an ally, expanding communication beyond the transmission of content. This research investigates the insertion and reception of humor in the play "The Big Problem of the Infinite Band," from the Museu da Vida Fiocruz, which seeks to promote a positive experience with mathematics. Based on Bergson and Fo's concepts of humor and Hall's Encoding/Decoding model, the analysis highlights the use of comic mechanisms capable of entertaining and fostering identification and belonging to the mathematical universe. 2026-05-20T11:00:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/394820260422194238 https://doi.org/10.22323/394820260422194238 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3948/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 A05

oai:JCOMAL:id:3453 2026-05-11T10:30:00Z

Public communication of science and university extension (public engagement): researchers' perspectives from a qualitative study Public communication of science and university extension (public engagement): researchers' perspectives from a qualitative study Barros, Matheus Martins dos Santos, Silvia Public Communication of Science (CPC) can be understood as a strategic dimension of university life. This study investigates how researchers from the Institute of Physics at the Federal University of Uberlândia, in Minas Gerais (Brazil), perceive and practice CPC, highlighting institutional tensions, institutional initiatives, and the role of university mechanisms. Based on interviews with nine professors and seven postgraduate students, results indicate a clear recognition of CPC’s social relevance. However, participation remains irregular and reactive, alongside a lack of awareness regarding existing institutional initiatives. We advocate for an institutional ecosystem that strengthens engagement and the social role of the university.   2026-05-11T10:30:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/345320260303171654 https://doi.org/10.22323/345320260303171654 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3453/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 A04

oai:JCOMAL:id:3498 2026-05-06T11:39:00Z

Beliefs and Learning about Seismographs and Animals: A Recreational Activity in Mexico Beliefs and Learning about Seismographs and Animals: A Recreational Activity in Mexico Cárdenas-Monroy, Caridad Addressing misconceptions about earthquakes is one of the main challenges in the public communication of seismology. The belief that animals can predict when an earthquake will occur is one of the most deeply rooted myths in society, not only in Mexico but worldwide. To address this issue, a workshop was conducted that included a playful demonstration of a seismograph and a hands-on recreational activity providing information about earthquakes and animals, as part of a science fair organized by the National School of Earth Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Based on this experience, participants’ prior beliefs and the learning achieved through the workshop were analyzed. 2026-05-06T11:39:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/349820260211082831 https://doi.org/10.22323/349820260211082831 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3498/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 N03

oai:JCOMAL:id:3749 2026-04-27T09:55:00Z

Science communication ecosystem in Morelos Science communication ecosystem in Morelos Sánchez Adaya, Lorena This article presents an exploratory study of the science communication ecosystem in the state of Morelos, Mexico. From a mixed methodological strategy, the main actors, means and practices through which scientific knowledge circulates in public space are identified. The analysis includes the review of newspapers, institutional media, as well as interviews with disseminators, journalists and communication managers. The findings make visible the characteristics of science communication, its limitations and the potential for articulation between different actors. 2026-04-27T09:55:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/374920260407214415 https://doi.org/10.22323/374920260407214415 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3749/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 A03

oai:JCOMAL:id:3590 2026-04-20T14:45:00Z

Recreational science resources for addressing COVID-19. Recreational science resources for addressing COVID-19. Martínez-Báez, Nereida Rodríguez-Pinedo, Amelia Ruiz-García, Elizabeth Garcia-Guerrero, Miguel Lopes-de Oliveira, Diogo Providing access to reliable and accessible information in the face of novel or uncertain scenarios is one of the greatest challenges for public communication of science. This becomes especially sensitive in the field of health, where decisions can literally have life-or-death consequences. Encouraging the public to move beyond confirmation bias and question their beliefs in order to base their opinions on scientific consensus is a major challenge. This article analyzes the process of conceptualizing, designing, and testing recreational science workshops created to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a disease that between March 2020 and August 2022 caused 590 million infections and 6.4 million deaths worldwide. The activities were tested with 211 students aged 8 to 12 in a primary school in Zacatecas, Mexico. Questionnaires were sent to all participants, and 117 responses were obtained. The results point to a greater understanding of and interest in topics related to the novel coronavirus, as well as contagion prevention, vaccines, and the problems associated with self-medication. 2026-04-20T14:45:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/359020251128144242 https://doi.org/10.22323/359020251128144242 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3590/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 N02

oai:JCOMAL:id:3451 2026-04-07T15:30:00Z

“Maripensario”: A Bridge Between Science and Outreach. Interactive Science Museum (MIC), Quito, Ecuador. “Maripensario”: A Bridge Between Science and Outreach. Interactive Science Museum (MIC), Quito, Ecuador. Robledo, María Susana The article documents the participatory design experience between the MIC and the Ikiam Regional Amazon University for the creation of the exhibition “Maripensario”, based on neurobiological research on Heliconiini butterflies. Through interviews and content analysis, it examines the process of translating scientific knowledge into an immersive, emotional, aesthetic, and educational proposal. The exhibition integrated art and science, proposing a situated and transformative model of science communication that strengthens the dialogue between academia and museums, and positions the MIC as a space for collective learning and critical reflection. 2026-04-07T15:30:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/345120251216103121 https://doi.org/10.22323/345120251216103121 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3451/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A02

oai:JCOMAL:id:3611 2026-03-02T18:00:00Z

An overview with roots: narrating science communication from Ibero-America An overview with roots: narrating science communication from Ibero-America Avila Alba, Teresa El libro Comunicar la ciencia en Iberoamérica: un sobrevuelo por la región ofrece una reconstrucción histórica inédita de la comunicación pública de la ciencia en 12 países iberoamericanos. Documenta la evolución del campo y reúne perspectivas nacionales y regionales, destacando la diversidad y los desafíos que enfrenta. Su enfoque colectivo y comparativo consolida una memoria común y abre una agenda crítica para pensar la comunicación de la ciencia en el futuro.   The book Communicating Science in Ibero-America: An Overview of the Region offers an unprecedented historical reconstruction of public science communication across 12 Ibero-American countries. It documents the evolution of the field and brings together both national and regional perspectives, highlighting its diversity as well as the challenges it faces. The book’s collective and comparative approach consolidates a shared memory and opens a critical agenda for reflecting on the future of science communication in the region.   2026-03-02T18:00:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/361120251021201119 https://doi.org/10.22323/361120251021201119 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3611/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 R01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3508 2026-02-09T11:45:00Z

Institutionalization of public communication of science in Mexico: an exploratory study in research centers Institutionalization of public communication of science in Mexico: an exploratory study in research centers Montes Rojas, Ma. Luisa Leija Roman, David Alonso Caballero Briones, Felipe This study examines the degree of institutionalization of Public Communication of Science (PCS) in Mexico based on a sample of 83 research centers belonging to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), and the Public Research Centers coordinated by the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI). Using a structured questionnaire grounded in the multilevel model proposed by Entradas and Bauer, the study identifies budgetary inequalities, the predominance of one-way activities, and partial progress in policies and professionalization. The findings place the Mexican case within a broader Latin American process of transition towards the consolidation of PCS as a strategic function of the scientific system. 2026-02-09T11:45:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/350820251021105413 https://doi.org/10.22323/350820251021105413 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3508/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 A01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3512 2026-01-19T10:32:00Z

Science festival with beer: evaluation of the world’s austral most Pint of Science 2025 (Trelew, Chubut, Argentina) Science festival with beer: evaluation of the world’s austral most Pint of Science 2025 (Trelew, Chubut, Argentina) Sterli, Juliana Caldentey, María Mercedes Martínez Quiroga, Elisa Soledad The global science festival Pint of Science has been organized since 2013 and is characterized by being an event where the scientific community communicates its research in a pleasant language to a non-specialized public in a decontracted environment, such as bars. In 2025, it was organized from May 19th to May 21st in 251 cities from 27 countries. Trelew city (Chubut, Argentina) witnessed its first Pint of Science in 2025, being the world’s australmost city where this event was held. With the objective of having a demographic sample of the public that attended the event and their opinions, we designed a survey that was distributed among the audience. One hundred and twenty-seven people explicitly authorized to use their responses in a publication. The responses were analyzed, and the results were compared with other published events of Pint of Science (Brazil and Thailand). From the comparison, some common demographic characteristics emerge (e.g., gender proportions and mean age). However, we should be cautious given the historical, social, and economic differences among the audiences of the different events. The public of PoS Trelew 2025 qualified the event as good and excellent.  2026-01-19T10:32:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 9 1 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/351220251020211641 https://doi.org/10.22323/351220251020211641 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3512/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 N01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3452 2025-11-19T18:00:00Z

Environmental Communication in Brazil: a plural and diverse area Environmental Communication in Brazil: a plural and diverse area Beling Loose, Eloisa This article maps the use of the term “Environmental Communication” in academic articles and postgraduate research within the context of Brazilian scholarship. While the circulation of environmental discourses has grown in professional settings, academic development in the field has not kept pace. There has been progress in epistemological debates surrounding environmental journalism, but this remains limited and needs to be expanded to other subfields. Concurrently, forms of communication employed by activists, social movements, traditional communities, and Indigenous peoples - who advocate for alternative relationships with nature - can be observed. Although these groups may not explicitly adopt the term 'environmental,' their communicative practices align with the principles of Latin American environmentalism. 2025-11-19T18:00:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/345220251001184615 https://doi.org/10.22323/345220251001184615 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3452/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A07

oai:JCOMAL:id:3450 2025-11-10T09:50:00Z

Contributions of the relationship between arts and sciences to science communication in the current context: a literature mapping in Brazilian theses and dissertations on the theme Contributions of the relationship between arts and sciences to science communication in the current context: a literature mapping in Brazilian theses and dissertations on the theme Alvaro, Ana Lúcia P. N. Spinelli Dra., Patrícia Figueiró Dahmouche, Mônica Santos In this article, we investigate the relationship between arts and sciences as presented in Brazilian theses and dissertations from 2018 to 2022, aiming to understand their contributions as current strategies for science communication. We conducted qualitative research using literature mapping, based on a search in the Theses and Dissertations Archive from the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education – CAPES. After analyzing 61 studies, we inferred their typologies and main ideas. The results point to six approach perspectives for using this relationship in science communication, demonstrating its potential to contribute to a viewpoint that deconstructs hegemonic ideas about science. 2025-11-10T09:50:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/345020250930213636 https://doi.org/10.22323/345020250930213636 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3450/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A06

oai:JCOMAL:id:3547 2025-10-27T11:54:00Z

19th RedPOP Congress “Living Science: Connecting minds and communities”” 19th RedPOP Congress “Living Science: Connecting minds and communities”” Vernal Vilicic, Teresa The 19th Congress of the Latin American and Caribbean Network for the Popularisation of Science and Technology (RedPOP) ‘Living Science: Connecting Minds and Communities’ was held from 9 to 13 September in the city of Puebla, Mexico. The review describes a chronology of the most relevant activities carried out during the meeting between professionals, communicators and researchers in the field of science communication in Latin America. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) 2025-10-27T11:54:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/354720250924151642 https://doi.org/10.22323/354720250924151642 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3547/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 R01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3448 2025-10-13T01:15:00Z

Mathematics festival in southern Chile: assessment of its impact on attitudes towards mathematics Mathematics festival in southern Chile: assessment of its impact on attitudes towards mathematics Bravo, Daniel Esparza Chuñil, Javiera Constanza Opazo Arellano, Claudio Enrique Parra Calderón, Michel This study evaluates how a Mathematics Festival influences students’ attitudes toward the discipline in a secondary school in southern Chile. Using an adapted version of the Attitudes Toward Mathematics Inventory (ATMI), the research reveals a positive impact on students’ appreciation of mathematics. A novel finding was a motivational difference by gender, with an increase among male students and a decrease among female students. The results highlight the relevance of such festivals in strengthening positive perceptions of mathematics and the need for inclusive approaches.. 2025-10-13T01:15:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/344820250807143029 https://doi.org/10.22323/344820250807143029 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3448/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A05

oai:JCOMAL:id:3449 2025-09-15T00:43:00Z

Girls in science: scientific management and communication Girls in science: scientific management and communication Marques Fernandes, Maria Fernanda The present study establishes connections between science communication (SC) and social project management. The case of a SC event on gender equity in science with adolescents and female researchers is studied. Representative of a group of similar SC initiatives, the event is divided into six phases of a social project's life cycle, each of which is analyzed according to good management practices, identifying points where failure to apply these practices led to missed opportunities. In conclusion, it is recommended that SC projects do not fail to record and document their processes. 2025-09-15T00:43:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/344920250616201653 https://doi.org/10.22323/344920250616201653 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3449/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N01

oai:JCOMAL:id:3447 2025-09-04T14:45:00Z

Promoting scientific vocations among women from Campeche at the Science Workshop for Young People in Campeche Promoting scientific vocations among women from Campeche at the Science Workshop for Young People in Campeche Romero Flores, Esli Safir Vallejo, Mirna Isela Molina-Rosales, Dolores Padilla Rebolledo, Luvia del Carmen Peña-Ramírez, Yuri Jorge This paper investigates and analyzes the motivations of high school women students from Campeche, Mexico, to ingress in the “Taller de Ciencia para Jóvenes Campeche” (TCJ, Science Workshop for Young People in spanish), an initiative aimed at promoting scientific careers. Using the qualitative technique of content analysis, we infer how their experience in this workshop leads them to consider a scientific career in the future. 2025-09-04T14:45:00Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/344720250424191056 https://doi.org/10.22323/344720250424191056 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3447/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A04

oai:JCOMAL:id:3309 2025-07-22T10:08:22Z

Science museums as spaces of non-formal education: the history of public visitation and social appropriation of the Prof. Mello Leitão Biology Museum Science museums as spaces of non-formal education: the history of public visitation and social appropriation of the Prof. Mello Leitão Biology Museum Benaquio Galvão, André Lima, Isabela Maria Seabra de Gonçalves, Alyne dos Santos dos Santos This article examines the history of public visitation at the Prof. Mello Leitão Biology Museum (MBML) from 1949 to 2023, including an analysis of the objectives behind scheduled visits in 2022 and 2023. The methodology was based on bibliographic research, document analysis, and thematic categorization of visit purposes. Since its foundation, MBML has prioritized scientific research, but over the years, it has become an important space for education and culture. Its transition to federal management brought significant implications for public engagement. Among the main motivations for guided visits are: Biodiversity and Conservation (30%), History and Culture (26%), and Environmental Education (17%). 2025-07-22T10:08:22Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08020203 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08020203 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/3309/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A03

oai:JCOMAL:id:1720 2025-06-30T10:33:44Z

Science Disinformation, Pandemics and Social Media in Argentina and Brazil: Building a Transnational Social Problem Science Disinformation, Pandemics and Social Media in Argentina and Brazil: Building a Transnational Social Problem Paz-Garcia, Ana Pamela Pamela Pereira, Fábio Henrique Chaves, Silvina This article discusses the infodemic in Argentina and Brazil. Based on the sociology of social problems approach, it analyses the discourse and practices of 17 interviewees who are involved in raising public awareness and influencing political decision-makers regarding the effects of the infodemic. The results show that they condemn the politicisation of scientific information. In both countries, the interviewees have questioned the effectiveness of state regulation and platform self-regulation, emphasising the need to improve the media's science reporting, invest in science literacy, and develop fact-checking strategies to prevent the spread of scientific misinformation 2025-06-30T10:33:44Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08020202 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08020202 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1720/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A02

oai:JCOMAL:id:1700 2025-06-16T15:44:16Z

Accusation and defense in media coverage of Covid-19: the CFM in Folha de S. Paulo and Gazeta do Povo Accusation and defense in media coverage of Covid-19: the CFM in Folha de S. Paulo and Gazeta do Povo Silva, Giselle Soares Menezes Tokojima Machado, Dayane Fumiyo Fontolan, Marina This study analyzes the coverage of Folha de S. Paulo and Gazeta do Povo regarding the actions of the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Using content analysis, we examined how the newspapers portrayed the CFM’s stance on treatment and vaccination. “Early treatment” was the most frequent topic (40%), and “politicians” were the most cited actors (28%). While 96% of the texts published by Gazeta defended the CFM, 98% of those published by Folha criticized the institution. 2025-06-16T15:44:16Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08020201 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08020201 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1700/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1665 2025-05-28T15:45:32Z

Families in educational escape rooms. Analysis of the conversations and interactions that occur in Escape Mode: Only science can save you from Space Science, Uruguay Families in educational escape rooms. Analysis of the conversations and interactions that occur in Escape Mode: Only science can save you from Space Science, Uruguay Silveira, Fiorella Cambre, Martha Massarani, Luisa This article shares the results of a visitors study conducted with families at Modo Escape: Solo la ciencia podrá salvarte, the educational escape room located at the Espacio Ciencia hands-on center (Montevideo, Uruguay). To collect data for the research, six families' participation in the escape room was recorded using a GoPro camera placed on the head of one of the participants. The interactions and conversations that occurred among family members were subsequently analyzed. The results show that participants spent a significant amount of time engaged in interactive activities, primarily referring to manipulation of objects. It was observed that conversations about topics related to the activity facilitated various situations of collaborative work among participants and were essential for completing the tasks before the time limit expired. Regarding the conceptual content addressed through the activities, it was evident that participants were able to understand some scientific concepts beyond just playing and having fun. We hope that this study will be of interest to anyone interested in designing and implementing educational escape rooms with scientific content. 2025-05-28T15:45:32Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010207 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010207 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1665/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A07

oai:JCOMAL:id:1637 2025-05-20T16:01:29Z

Dimensions of the Future: An Approach to Classifying and Communicating Technological Visions Dimensions of the Future: An Approach to Classifying and Communicating Technological Visions Sifuentes Marín, Gerardo In recent decades, technological visions (TVs) have played a crucial role in shaping public expectations about the future. These projections, which seek to combine speculation with scientific rigor, generate narratives that both inform and shape society, while also guiding decision-making processes within transnational companies and governments [Baena, 2016]. In this essay, I propose a classification system to evaluate and analyze these visions, enabling a deeper understanding of their representations and objectives. The approach considers five interrelated qualities: Realization, Discourse, Mediality, Life Cycle, and Imaginary Magnitude.It is timely to reflect on the relevance of TVs within scientific communication in the Latin American context, where futuristic narratives often adopt an external and biased perspective towards diverse realities, limiting their local resonance. As a tool for disseminating scientific knowledge and technological advances, TVs may be useful for adapting such narratives to the specific needs and challenges of the region. 2025-05-20T16:01:29Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010401 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010401 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1637/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 Y01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1615 2025-05-14T11:26:13Z

Presences of Brazilian science and technology centres and museums in virtual environments: mapping and characterisation Presences of Brazilian science and technology centres and museums in virtual environments: mapping and characterisation Santos Júnior, Antonio Carlos Valério, Marcelo Pacheco, Jailson Rodrigo This study maps and characterizes the presence of Brazilian Science and Technology Centers and Museums (CMCT) in the "virtual world", seeking to understand how they fit in and relate to the public in these environments. The websites and social media profiles of 185 CMCTs, selected from the guide published by the Brazilian Association of Science and Technology Museums and Centers, were explored, identifying initiatives for virtualizing collections and practices. The result was that 39% of the institutions are present in virtual environments, but this occurs in an erratic, dispersed and outdated manner, especially with limited interactivity or dialogicity. 2025-05-14T11:26:13Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010206 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010206 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1615/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A06

oai:JCOMAL:id:1565 2025-04-28T12:41:20Z

Communication and the pandemic: a review of open access academic production in Argentina and Mexico Communication and the pandemic: a review of open access academic production in Argentina and Mexico Burton, Bárbara Milillo, María Ayelén Langenheim, Mariana E. Elsa Rosen, Cecilia In this work we carry out a bibliographic review of open access academic production on communication and the COVID-19 pandemic (from March 2020 to October 2023) in Argentina and Mexico. The corpus (n=101) was compiled from digital libraries, while we used an original self-designed protocol to analyze it considering volume, topics studied and methodological approaches. The most studied topics were media consumption in Argentina and public perception in Mexico, while social media was underrepresented. The results, according to the methodological approach employed, indicate a lack of propositional studies that strengthen the social framework in the face of future health challenges, as well as a scarce use of hybrid methodologies (quali/quanti) and interdisciplinary perspectives to address new complex challenges. 2025-04-28T12:41:20Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010205 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010205 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1565/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A05

oai:JCOMAL:id:1542 2025-04-16T14:02:49Z

The Nature of Science in texts written by journalists and scientists in a major Brazilian newspaper. The Nature of Science in texts written by journalists and scientists in a major Brazilian newspaper. Perticarrari, Andre The public's understanding of science is fundamental in a world full of uncertainty, negationism and socio-environmental problems. It's not just about understanding concepts, but also the Nature of Science (NoS). Science communication in the media plays a crucial role in this process, but there are few studies on scientific texts that investigate their potential in relation to the NoS and whether there are differences between texts by journalists and scientists. Here, I analyze which aspects of the NoS appear in texts from a widely-circulated Brazilian newspaper and conclude that there are no differences between the two types of text.Keywords: Science and media, Science journalism, Science and society. 2025-04-16T14:02:49Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010204 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010204 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1542/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A04

oai:JCOMAL:id:1441 2025-03-31T11:24:59Z

Communication and social appropriation of science in the UNESCO Global Geopark “Comarca Minera”, Hidalgo (México) Communication and social appropriation of science in the UNESCO Global Geopark “Comarca Minera”, Hidalgo (México) Ramos-García, Catherine Canet, Carles Muñoz Salazar, Joshua Iván UNESCO Global Geoparks are geographical areas with sites and landscapes of international geological importance, conceived for the conservation and sustainable use of geological heritage and as settings for sharing Earth Sciences’s knowledge. We chose four geosites of the Comarca Minera geopark in Hidalgo, Mexico, that are managed by the communities, to observe Social Appropriation of Knowledge strategies. We describe different practices and the participation of different actors in them. The more involved the communities and their knowledge are, the greater the social appropriation of knowledge and the possibilities of offering specialized tourism such as geotourism, with a territorial, comprehensive approach. It is observed that current tourism in the geopark is largely focused on the search for extreme and ephemeral experiences, without a deeper connection to the environment. Through co-created strategies for social appropriation of knowledge, this model can be reversed towards a geotourism vocation, more sustainable and consistent with the geopark dessignation.arque. 2025-03-31T11:24:59Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010203 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010203 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1441/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A03

oai:JCOMAL:id:1438 2025-03-17T11:00:39Z

Indicators of scientific literacy process in the field of environmental education: the case of "Viera y Clavijo" Botanical Garden Indicators of scientific literacy process in the field of environmental education: the case of "Viera y Clavijo" Botanical Garden Ovigli, Daniel Fernando Bovolenta Guerra de la Torre, Ezequiel Andreu-Mediero, Beatriz This study presented how the exhibitions at Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden (JBCVC), Gran Canaria, Spain, contribute to the scientific literacy of its visitors from the perspective Non-Formal Education. The presence of scientific literacy indicators at the JBCVC is evaluated using the tool developed by Marandino et al. [2018], which provides four indicators (scientific, social interface, institutional, and interaction). The results reveal that the exhibitions focus on attributes associated with the scientific indicator, with a limited presence of institutional, social, and aesthetic/affective indicators, and some recommendations are made for the environmental education process at the JBCVC. 2025-03-17T11:00:39Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010202 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010202 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1438/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A02

oai:JCOMAL:id:1435 2025-03-06T11:34:15Z

Does demystifying arthropods on Twitter work? The opinion of the followers of the #TrupeNaturalista. Does demystifying arthropods on Twitter work? The opinion of the followers of the #TrupeNaturalista. Cavalcante, Sávio Guimarães, Vanessa F. The “Trupe Naturalista” is a group of Brazilian science communicators that operates on the social network Twitter, creating content and interacting with the public. The present study aimed to investigate whether interaction with these communicators can alter the perception of followers about arthropods. To this end, followers answered an online questionnaire informing about their profile, interests, motivations, interactions, use of the platform and perceptions about these stigmatized animals. The results indicate that the contact with the science communicators was able to positively change the behavior of the respondents regarding arthropods, reducing their aversion, and increasing their interest in nature. 2025-03-06T11:34:15Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010201 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010201 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1435/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1430 2025-02-17T10:32:10Z

Women in Science and Cinema: 20 Films to Celebrate 25 Years of Scientia Women in Science and Cinema: 20 Films to Celebrate 25 Years of Scientia Soares da Costa, Verônica The text presents a critical review of the book Women in Science and Cinema, organized by Ana Carolina Vimieiro Gomes and Gustavo Rodrigues Rocha, published in 2024 to mark the 25th anniversary of Scientia – the Theory and History of Science Research Group at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). The book consists of chapters that explore a variety of audiovisual works portraying the lives and contributions of women in science or discussing themes related to the presence of women in the scientific enterprise. 2025-02-17T10:32:10Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08011001 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08011001 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1430/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 R01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1427 2025-02-05T12:07:01Z

Engaging activities to promote science dialogue and discussion. Engaging activities to promote science dialogue and discussion. Hernández-Arellano, María Yazmín Aguilera-Jiménez, Patricia Sánchez-Mora, María del Carmen Through participatory activities, we aim to engage people with science, technology, and innovation in an active manner, fostering a higher level of involvement and interaction with others. This paper presents the design process of an activity based on the perspective of public participation and the game PlayDecide, addressing the socio-environmental issue of urban solid waste management. We believe it is important to share this process as a contribution to those who design educational experiences in informal science settings. 2025-02-05T12:07:01Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 8 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.08010801 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.08010801 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1427/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1410 2024-11-25T10:00:53Z

The Impact of Narratives from Excluded Populations on the Collective Construction of Science The Impact of Narratives from Excluded Populations on the Collective Construction of Science Bueno, Christiane  Limited representation in science has historically rendered the contributions of underrepresented groups invisible, perpetuating exclusion. However, stories of scientists who overcome these barriers emerge as powerful tools for transformation, challenging stereotypes and inspiring new generations. The visibility of diverse trajectories positively influences the aspirations of young people, especially women and minorities, fostering a more inclusive and innovative scientific community. Furthermore, effective science communication must reflect social diversity, combat misinformation, and promote greater societal engagement—crucial for strengthening public trust and achieving equitable scientific development. 2024-11-25T10:00:53Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020401 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020401 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1410/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 Y01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1406 2024-11-11T12:05:45Z

Survey and characterization of initiatives that combine theatre and sciences in Argentina Survey and characterization of initiatives that combine theatre and sciences in Argentina Garcia de Souza, Javier Ricardo Garcia, Pablo Facundo Aramburú, Rosana Mariel In recent years, numerous initiatives have emerged in Argentina where both scientists and artists combine science and theatre, either as a form of art and/or public science communication. In order to understand the current state of this field, a research was conducted involving an exhaustive search, a survey, and interviews. The goal was to identify what actions are being carried out in our country and who, how, and why these practices, which could be termed scientific theatre, are being developed, as well as to explore their histories, interests, and perceptions regarding this practice 2024-11-11T12:05:45Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020206 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020206 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1406/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A06

oai:JCOMAL:id:1402 2024-10-28T11:02:32Z

The art of communicating science: a creative and reflective process through clown theater. The art of communicating science: a creative and reflective process through clown theater. Valencia, Claudio I. Valencia, Malena Ramírez Díaz, Mario Humberto De Luca, Ana In this article, we share a creative and pedagogical process that brings the so-called "science on stage" to life, emerging at the intersection of theater and science. Through a theater methodology, we use elements of the clown genre to develop a formative process rich in bodily and emotional expression, integrating narratives around science and culminating in a stage proposal. The result is an educational experience where emotion and reflection emerge as the undisputed protagonists, promoting deeper learning and a more meaningful connection with the audience, and in turn, a connection between the audience and scientific themes. 2024-10-28T11:02:32Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020803 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020803 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1402/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N03

oai:JCOMAL:id:1386 2024-10-07T12:23:09Z

The Challenge of Public Science Communication at the Institutional Level: A Situated Reflection The Challenge of Public Science Communication at the Institutional Level: A Situated Reflection Garcia de Souza, Javier Ricardo Alvarez, María Fernanda Cortese, Bianca Altieri, Paula Monti, Carolina In Argentine institutes and scientific research centers, efforts are rarely dedicated to public science communication (PSC), which weakens the connection with the society to which they belong. For this reason, in 2015, the Institute of Limnology “Dr. Raúl A. Ringuelet” (La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina) created its Extension and Communication Area, which has coordinated numerous activities at science fairs, schools, and neighborhoods. Through the implementation of a relational approach, adaptable to similar institutions, solid connections have been established with various sectors, and the internal revaluation and enhancement of PSC. 2024-10-07T12:23:09Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020802 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020802 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1386/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N02

oai:JCOMAL:id:1378 2024-09-16T09:05:55Z

Podhans: public communication podcast about leprosy produced by listening to SUS users Podhans: public communication podcast about leprosy produced by listening to SUS users Lima, Fernanda Cassiano de de Oliveira-Costa, Mariella Silva Marques Fernandes, Maria Fernanda The study describes and analyzes the production of a health communication podcast based on the ‘Health Handbook of Persons Affected by Leprosy’, produced by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, in 2020. In a study that analyzed the perception of users treated at a specialized public outpatient clinic, it was observed that some of them were unable to read and interpret printed text. The perceived difficulties motivated the adaptation of the content and, thus, the Podhans podcast was created. With accessible and relaxed language, the 16 episodes explore useful topics about the daily lives of people with leprosy and the disease, created from listening to users and considering principles of public communication. Available online, it can be used in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) services and by social movements, expanding access to health information and communication about leprosy. 2024-09-16T09:05:55Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020801 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020801 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1378/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1375 2024-08-26T08:46:26Z

Behind the scenes of science: journalism as a strategy for combating disinformation Behind the scenes of science: journalism as a strategy for combating disinformation Stecca, Kharen Fernandes Neves, Luiz Felipe Mainieri, Tiago The article analyzes the series of reports Behind the Scenes of Science, produced by Jornal UFG in 2020, as an action to combat disinformation, spurred by attacks on a researcher during the covid-19 health emergency. In the content analysis of the series’ articles, it is possible to understand some of the values highlighted in the reports as a strategy of credibility of science and the university, as well as of the journalism. In this case, journalism serves as a filter of reality and strategy for defending institutions and science.   2024-08-26T08:46:26Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020205 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020205 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1375/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A05

oai:JCOMAL:id:1370 2024-07-29T12:13:52Z

The Inappropriate Use of Scientific Knowledge in False Messages about the COVID-19 Pandemic The Inappropriate Use of Scientific Knowledge in False Messages about the COVID-19 Pandemic Queiroz, Lucas Dias Lima, Guilherme da Silva During the covid-19 pandemic in Brazil, it was observed that a great number of false messages circulated on social media. Most of these messages featured scientific and technological elements. This article analyzes how scientific and technological aspects were used in false messages about the pandemic. From the Latam Chequea Coronavírus databank, we have compiled 152 false messages that featured the inappropriate use of scientific knowledge. The results showed that false messages appropriated science and technology to usurp their social value in search of credibility. To achieve this, the fake news used verbal-visual resources, authorities and mixed true and false information 2024-07-29T12:13:52Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020204 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020204 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1370/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A04

oai:JCOMAL:id:1365 2024-07-15T11:35:25Z

Why communicate and take ownership of science? Answers from university extension Why communicate and take ownership of science? Answers from university extension Legaria, Juan Ignacio “Compartir las ciencias. Comunicación y apropiación de conocimientos en la extensión universitaria” invites us to think about the place of Public Communication of Science (CPC) and Social Appropriation of Knowledge (ASC) in university extension practices. Through a case study - Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos-, it goes through different historical developments of the CPC, the ASC and the different conceptions of university extension in Latin America. 2024-07-15T11:35:25Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07021001 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07021001 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1365/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 R01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1362 2024-07-01T10:11:48Z

Profile of Women Researchers in Science Communication Productivity Grants in Brazil Profile of Women Researchers in Science Communication Productivity Grants in Brazil Ferreira, Gabriela Arantes Reis, Rodrigo Joucoski, Emerson Silveira, Camila This qualitative, documentary research analyzed the profile of recipients of Productivity in Research (PQ) grants in Science Communication (DC) from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brazil. Data were collected from calls between 2013 and 2021 and curricula from the Lattes platform. The results indicated that women are the majority among PQ grant holders in DC. Most of them hold PQ-E grants, are concentrated in the Southeast, and have diverse educational backgrounds. The field of DC does not follow the trend of the PQ system, revealing a gender parity situation with a slight female advantage. However, this does not imply a favorable position for female researchers due to prevailing gender prejudices. 2024-07-01T10:11:48Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020203 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020203 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1362/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A03

oai:JCOMAL:id:1359 2024-06-17T10:23:36Z

Public communication in the context of disinfodemic and political crisis: Fiocruz ‘in the eye of the hurricane' Public communication in the context of disinfodemic and political crisis: Fiocruz ‘in the eye of the hurricane' d'Avila, Cristiane Cavalcanti de Aguiar, Adriana We question, from the perspective of public communication, how the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Brazil) responded to COVID-19. The question, asked to communication professionals at the institution two years after the start of the pandemic, sought to identify challenges and elements of institutional learning and understand the possibilities and limits of communication in the context of disinfodemic and political crisis. Qualitative research of an exploratory nature carried out through semi-structured interviews and, alternatively, the use of documentary sources indicates that Fiocruz recognizes public communication (science and health) as a process under construction and a strategic and structuring factor for the full implementation of its Communication Policy. 2024-06-17T10:23:36Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020202 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020202 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1359/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A02

oai:JCOMAL:id:1356 2024-06-03T11:51:31Z

What if there is still no vaccine? The importance of media behavior in adherence to non-pharmacological interventions (npis) during covid-19 in Brazil What if there is still no vaccine? The importance of media behavior in adherence to non-pharmacological interventions (npis) during covid-19 in Brazil Gramacho, Wladimir Turgeon, Mathieu Fernandez, Michelle This article investigates the role of media behavior in the adherence of Brazilians to the three main non-pharmacological measures (NPIs) endorsed by global health organizations against COVID-19: the use of face masks, social distancing, and frequent handwashing. Following the outbreak of a pandemic when vaccines are not yet available, the adoption of these behaviors may be the only effective measure against the threats of a new disease. Grounded in social cognitive theory, we examine the behavioral determinants of adherence to these measures in Brazil, a middle-income country marked by significant economic and informational inequalities. Brazil, one of the countries most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, was led by former President Jair Bolsonaro, who showed little regard for the use of face masks and encouraged large gatherings at political events. Our findings, based on an online survey administered to a sample of 2,771 individuals, indicate that media-related determinants such as knowledge about COVID-19, the use of social and traditional media, and belief in a conspiracy theory regarding the origin of the coronavirus play a significant role in explaining adherence to preventive measures. In contrast, other determinants such as political preferences, sociodemographic characteristics, and environmental factors play a secondary role. 2024-06-03T11:51:31Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 02 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07020201 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07020201 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1356/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A01

oai:JCOMAL:id:1345 2024-05-13T09:37:42Z

Environment and science communication Environment and science communication Massarani, Luisa Nepote, Ana Claudia Cortassa, Carina Marandino, Martha Herrera, Susana The environmental dimension goes through different aspects linked to health, biodiversity, well-being and sustainability of human and non-human life. Although these are manifested in several regions of the world, Latin America has been particularly affected. In this context, science communication becomes even more necessary, but also challenging. It was this context that motivated us to make the call for this special issue of JCOM Latin America on the environment and science communication, which we present in this editorial. 2024-05-13T09:37:42Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010501 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010501 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1345/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 E

oai:JCOMAL:id:1342 2024-05-06T11:26:44Z

Brazilian climate crisis researchers and their understanding of the communication processes with society Brazilian climate crisis researchers and their understanding of the communication processes with society Colatusso, Vanessa de Cássia Witzki Del Vecchio-Lima, Myrian Regina In this article, we address the interdisciplinary problem of climate change, with emphasis on the interface between Science, Environment and Communication. We understand that climate crisis researchers are important to making their studies understandable to society and conveying information about the urgency of the issue. In 2021, we interviewed 15 researchers to understand how they perceive themselves as disseminators of their knowledge and understand communication actions to cope with the situation. The interpretative analysis was operationalized by thematic categories. The results point to a lack of scientific dissemination practices by researchers, who prefers to be mediated by communication professionals.The results also point to an instrumental understanding of the communication processes. 2024-05-06T11:26:44Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010207 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010207 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1342/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A07

oai:JCOMAL:id:1339 2024-04-29T09:57:34Z

Child participation in science communication about biodiversity Child participation in science communication about biodiversity Kei Sato, Marcelo Bizerra, Alessandra F. This study examines the regulations and modes of child participation in the co-production of radio and audiovisual media within the framework of a conservation project for the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon parrot, involving various local stakeholders. Drawing upon Cultural Studies and with a focus on participatory actions, audiovisual records of co-creation activities and their outputs were analyzed. Four main modes of child participation emerged: (1) contextualized, (2) symbolic, (3) technical-aesthetic, and (4) identity-related. This research represents a significant, albeit initial, step in systematizing a dialogue among the fields of participatory science communication research and practice, childhood studies, and biodiversity conservation. 2024-04-29T09:57:34Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010206 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010206 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1339/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A06

oai:JCOMAL:id:1335 2024-04-08T09:26:12Z

In what ways are complex topics such as biodiversity and conservation addressed in immersive exhibitions? In what ways are complex topics such as biodiversity and conservation addressed in immersive exhibitions? Souza, Maria Paula Correia de Marandino, Martha Biodiversity and conservation are very popular terms that encompass different kinds of content, and addressing them in educational contexts is challenging. We assume the importance of promoting access to more complex definitions and content on these topics, contributing to the expansion of a reliable repertoire of terms and multifaceted ideas, as well as encouraging engagement with environmental issues. In this article, we discuss how these themes are represented in two immersive exhibitions in Botanical Gardens. To do so, we use Basil Bernstein’s Pedagogic Discourse model, with emphasis on the relationship between discourses from different areas of knowledge and/or forms of knowing (interdisciplinarity). It is considered that a higher degree of interdisciplinarity enhances more multifaceted and complex messages about biodiversity and conservation. The findings reveal that exhibition design plays an important role in expanding interdisciplinarity, and that the context in which the exhibitions are produced and presented also has a significant influence, contributing in different ways to providing access to the complexity of ideas surrounding these themes. 2024-04-08T09:26:12Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010205 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010205 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1335/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A05

oai:JCOMAL:id:1332 2024-03-25T09:43:57Z

Environmental Education Activities in a non-formal space in the context of Science teacher training Environmental Education Activities in a non-formal space in the context of Science teacher training Gondin, Cristiane Miranda Magalhães dos Santos Olmedo, Alessandra de Mattos Machado, Vera This article presents an analysis of activities at the Odilza Fernandes Bittar Environmental Education Center, through observation of a guided tour carried out with teachers in Campo Grande-MS, Brazil. This is a qualitative research based on the Anthropological Theory of Didactics. It highlights the integration of Science and Environmental Education knowledge into the school curriculum. The space is a valuable resource for addressing socio-environmental issues, contributing to scientific dissemination. However, it pointed out the need for planning actions with schools, due to the limited time on guided visits, which makes the approach difficult as pointed out by theoretical assumptions. 2024-03-25T09:43:57Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010204 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010204 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1332/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A04

oai:JCOMAL:id:1322 2024-03-18T08:23:36Z

Environmental Journalism from a Local Perspective in Mexico: Perspectives, Needs, and Challenges Environmental Journalism from a Local Perspective in Mexico: Perspectives, Needs, and Challenges Comonfort-Galindo, Isaac Nepote, Ana Claudia The present study mapped local media outlets in Michoacán, Mexico, prioritizing science and environmental topics. The work was conducted from February to July 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-two digital media outlets were identified that regularly address environmental and/or science approaches. A survey was conducted with communication and journalism professionals in Michoacán to understand perspectives on specialized journalism in the region. Addressing the challenges requires the reactivation of collaboration networks and medium- to long-term financing strategies to allow for the consolidation of existing initiatives. 2024-03-18T08:23:36Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010203 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010203 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1322/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A03

oai:JCOMAL:id:1320 2024-03-11T12:21:21Z

REMARCO network: science and communication in addressing marine-coastal stressors. REMARCO network: science and communication in addressing marine-coastal stressors. Brenes-Alfaro, Laura Carrasco-Palma, Daniel This article presents the experience of collaborative and interdisciplinary work between scientists and communicators, in the framework of the Marine-Coastal Stressors Research Network in Latin America and the Caribbean (REMARCO), created in 2018. It reflects on the actions achieved since its creation, and the dynamics established between the scientific and communication groups. It is concluded that the collaborative work has allowed scientists to learn how to disseminate the results of their research, while communicators acquire technical knowledge on the problem of marine-coastal stressors, achieving synergies for the benefit of scientific dissemination; with improvement areas that should be solved soon. 2024-03-11T12:21:21Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010802 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010802 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1320/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N02

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Mapping disinformation about the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean: a bibliometric analysis of an incipient field of research Mapping disinformation about the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean: a bibliometric analysis of an incipient field of research Urbano, Krystal Oliveira, Thaiane Evangelista, Simone Massarani, Luisa In this article, we carry out a bibliometric analysis of studies carried out in Latin America and the Caribbean on environmental disinformation. Our corpus consisted of 51 articles, identified in the Scopus, Web of Science, Dimensions and Scielo databases. The results show continued growth in the production of scientific articles on misinformation and the environment after 2016, with climate change as a recurring theme. They also point to an increase in interest in the topic in the area of Communication & Information. It can also be seen that the field is in an early stage of development, however, it has an international and interdisciplinary character. 2024-02-29T17:58:36Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010202 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010202 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1317/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A02

oai:JCOMAL:id:1313 2024-02-19T08:57:38Z

The preventive role of science communication for vulnerable populations in the face of environmental threats The preventive role of science communication for vulnerable populations in the face of environmental threats Sánchez-Mora, María del Carmen Macías-Nestor, Alba Patricia The world population ages coincidentally with a critical environmental situation due to climate change which threatens vulnerable populations, including many older adults. An exercise to communicate the risks of climate change is presented, based on detecting from a survey the knowledge and attitudes of this population on the subject. This survey was the basis from a workshop to promote self-care in the face of environmental risks faced by the elderly. The workshop was useful to reduce ignorance about the subject and to promote self-care and social responsibility. These aspects will be incorporated in museographic script adaptable to different contexts and needs 2024-02-19T08:57:38Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010801 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010801 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1313/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 N01

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The importance of research groups for the legitimization and consolidation of Environmental Communication in Brazil The importance of research groups for the legitimization and consolidation of Environmental Communication in Brazil da Costa Bueno, Wilson The research carried out with the CNPq Research Groups Directory rescued the research groups in Environmental Communication in Brazil, which were categorized based on numerous factors (date of foundation, constitution, institutional links, lines of research and profile of the group leaders , its training and production in the area). The data obtained in the investigation, of a primarily quantitative nature, highlighted the importance of these groups in the production and dissemination of qualified information, allowing us to conclude that they contribute to subsidizing the construction of public policies, as well as to the training of teachers, researchers and professionals in the environmental field. 2024-02-09T09:17:54Z info:eu-repo/semantics/article 7 01 SISSA Medialab s.r.l. Journal of Science Communication - América Latina 10.22323/3.07010201 https://doi.org/10.22323/3.07010201 https://jcomal.sissa.it/article/id/1310/ 2611-9986 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 A01 page%3D2