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March 2018
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Science Bulletin
October 2017
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Science Communication
Thus far, few studies have examined how scientists choose different social media platforms, or how using multiple platforms of social media is related to public engagement with science. This article investigates the role of social media in China’s science communication and scientists’ selective use of them. We found that social media enabled Chinese scientists to avoid relying on legacy media and to develop more interdisciplinary collaborations. In the process, these scientists strategically chose different social media platforms to increase controllability. Despite their preference for the approach of knowledge dissemination rather than dialogues, Chinese scientists tried to avoid the bureaucratic practice of science communication, and instead, they promoted some level of public participation.
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... This "dissolution of boundaries" not only challenges the traditional notion of scientists as the sole legitimate creators of scientific knowledge but also fosters the deconstruction and diversification of scientific authority in the eyes of the public (Yang, 2022). Moreover, Chinese scientists generally do not regard science communication as part of their professional responsibilities (Jia et al., 2018), and their communication on social media often reflects a preference for one-way dissemination of knowledge rather than interactive engagement. This lack of interaction further strengthens public skepticism of authority on digital platforms (Jia et al., 2017). ...
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March 2018
Science Bulletin
... Moreover, Chinese scientists generally do not regard science communication as part of their professional responsibilities (Jia et al., 2018), and their communication on social media often reflects a preference for one-way dissemination of knowledge rather than interactive engagement. This lack of interaction further strengthens public skepticism of authority on digital platforms (Jia et al., 2017). ...
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October 2017
Science Communication