Journal of Science Communication (JCOM)
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JCOM is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal in science communication. Find us at: jcom.sissa.it
A step-by-step guide (with tips) to the JCOM peer review process, working with authors & reviewers to ensure quality, integrity, relevance & impact when we publish papers on #scicomm scholarship & practice. doi.org/10.22323/418... - by Marina Joubert & Michelle Riedlinger
A study about how #scicomm researchers choose their samples reveals heavy reliance on access panels and vague reporting. Image credits: Created by author using R. lnkd.in/erB2xXzQ By Nils Bienzeisler, Yael Barel-Ben David & Melanie Keller
A new practice insight about making #STEM work visible via an internal platform that supports researchers to reveal the hidden work behind big science - doi.org/10.22323/147... Image credits: Giuseppe Greco (2026). #scicomm
Early-career scientists and communication strategy: the ETIC project experience
This practice insight highlights a science communication initiative involving young researchers from the Einstein Telescope Infrastructure Consortium (ETIC), part of the effort to build the Einstein T...
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An essay that challenges the view that emotions threaten the objectivity of science - jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... - supporting #scicomm producers & recipients to reflect on emotions. Image: Author's own illustration, created using ChatGPT version 5.5
Navigating the waves of emotion in science communication
In this essay, we draw on the existing literature to discuss the roles for emotions in science communication. There is a widespread perception that emotions are detrimental to quality, particularly as...
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New call for papers for a special issue looking at conflict & controversy in #scicomm - jcom.sissa.it/news/51/ Edited by @juliametag.bsky.social & colleagues.
Science Communication in Conflict – Controversies and Dilemmas of Science Communication - Journal of Science Communication
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Stories convey more than information; they connect on an emotional level, making #storytelling a powerful way to engage people with science. #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/160... Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
Transitions in #SCICOMM was a key theme at #PCST2025 conference. Now we have a special issue of JCOM on new agendas, new voices, new approaches, and new directions. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Transitions in science communication: agendas, approaches, and voices
This editorial introduces the JCOM special issue on “Transitions in Science Communication: Continuity and Change”. The issue positions continuity and change within four historical processes that have ...
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Scientists who speak out in public about contentious topics may may risk public & political backlash. Our new commentary set examines this growing challenge. Start here: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #SciComm #AcademicFreedom #PublicEngagement #JCOM
Scholars Under Attack — Navigating the dark side of public engagement and science communication in a politicised (online) environment
Hostility towards science has emerged as a significant challenge in contemporary science communication, particularly in increasingly politicised and digitally mediated public environments. Scholars ac...
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A new survey of US publics reveals that print/online media use & social media use were positively associated with #quantumscience interest and knowledge. Benefit perceptions had the strongest association with support for quantum science research. #scicomm doi.org/10.22323/149...
Mass media use and public attitudes toward quantum science
This study examines how information sources are indirectly related to support for quantum science. Results from a national survey of quantum science aware publics in the United States (n = 919) showed...
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Invisible Rainbows, by @drcarpineti.bsky.social , journeys across the electromagnetic spectrum through the lives of LGBTQIA+ astronomers. Book review by Andrea Bandelli that reminds us that the universe is more interesting when more of us get to look. doi.org/10.22323/411...
Bringing the invisible to light: a review of “Invisible Rainbows”
Invisible Rainbows is a popular astronomy book by astrophysicist and science journalist Alfredo Carpineti, organised around the electromagnetic spectrum and built around conversations with LGBTQIA+ as...
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Social media & YouTube streams made this 2024 IAU General Assembly – the first of its kind in Africa – more accessible, reaching thousands worldwide. doi.org/10.22323/144... Image credit: IAU General Assembly 2024, International Astronomical Union [Bradley Urion, www.flickr.com/photos/astro....
International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024: a case study on social media outreach and open access in large-scale scientific conferences
This report presents an analysis of the communication efforts of the XXXII International Astronomical Union General Assembly, the first held on the African continent. For the first time in its history...
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#Scicomm is mandatory in EU-funded research projects. But is it actually happening? A study of 221 Horizon 2020 projects found that fewer than half had a project website or social media; and few public outreach activities. doi.org/10.22323/161... #SciComm #ResearchCommunication #Horizon2020
Call for abstracts: JCOM special issue on reimagining AMR communication & engagement — framing, behaviour change, justice, participation, arts & lived experience. Abstract due 30 June 2026 – see jcom.sissa.it/news/46/ #SciComm #AMR
Call for Abstracts for a JCOM Focus Collection on communication and engagement around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - Journal of Science Communication
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“Histories in the wind” – Mónica Feliú-Mójer reviewed this history of #scicomm in Ibero-America; tracing how the field evolved across countries & political landscapes, and why it matters to scicomm researchers and practitioners - doi.org/10.22323/410...
The KHARINA case shows how Indonesia’s research archives preserve innovation, support diplomacy & reveal the need for inclusive storytelling. Image: KHARINA archival exhibition. Credit: National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia. doi.org/10.22323/354...
Archival exhibitions as science communication: lessons from the KHARINA case (Indonesia)
This article presents a practice insight into the role of archival exhibitions as instruments of science communication, focusing on the KHARINA Exhibition (Khazanah Arsip Riset dan Inovasi Nasional) o...
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Different perspectives on #brain information: the public prioritises societal implementation concerns, while neuroscientists focus on research itself. doi.org/10.22323/147... Copyright: dell'immagine è dell'autore.
A comparative analysis of attitudes toward neuroscience and the application of information on the brain between the public and neuroscientists in Japan
Recent technological advancements have expanded our capacity to observe, decode, and modulate human brain activity. As these brain information (BI) technologies evolve, it becomes increasingly importa...
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How can researchers use digital storytelling for impactful #scicomm? This paper explores #HorizonEurope findings on the skills, challenges, and ethics of sharing authentic science narratives. Read more for effective #ResearchImpact! doi.org/10.22323/148... (Image: from a YouTube video by author)
Developing digital stories in research for science communication: reflections from researchers
Audiovisual communication methods such as digital storytelling can reach wide audiences to realise greater societal research impact. Increasingly, researchers embrace (or are expected to embrace) thes...
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Two experiments show AI chatbots are seen as less trustworthy than human scientists in health communication. Disclaimers had no effect. Users' prior attitudes were the main driver of source trustworthiness and information credibility. @hendriks.bsky.social @ymeier.bsky.social doi.org/10.22323/170...
AI talking science: Experimental studies on the perception of AI-based chatbots as sources of science-based information
AI-based chatbots offer new opportunities for communicating science-based information, but often fall short of established standards. We conducted two pre-registered experiments examining user percept...
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Research by Alice Fleerackers, Paige Jarreau & Julia Krolik featured in Scicomm Bites: scicommbites.org/sciart-behin...
SciArt Behind the Scenes: The Hows, Whys, and Whats of the Science Artists - SciCommBites
A a thematic analysis of science artist perspectives.
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Great new article asking hard questions about climate change in the news - Photo: Kelly Sikkema/ Unsplash. doi.org/10.22323/172...
Line Weldingh @linewe.bsky.social · 3mo agoI am very proud that the final part of my Ph.D. dissertation, the article ‘Boring but important’: the paradox in news coverage of climate change, has now been published in @jscicom.bsky.social. 1/7 doi.org/10.22323/172...
Flooded cities, huge hailstones, and cows being swept away. Reflecting on #scicomm in #cinema, these authors ask how cinema can help us think differently about science, and how popular culture shapes ideas about science and climate - doi.org/10.22323/166... - by Hildrun Walter & co-authors
AMR is not only a biomedical crisis; it is also a communication, equity and social change challenge. JCOM invites abstracts for a Special Issue on reimagining AMR communication and engagement. Abstract deadline: 30 June 2026 Details: jcom.sissa.it/news/46/
Call for Abstracts for a JCOM Focus Collection on communication and engagement around antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Theme: Reimagining AMR Communication and Engagement: Strategies, Stories, and Social Change Editor-in-Charge: Marina Joubert; Stellenbosch University (South Africa) Guest editors: Phaik Yeong Cheah...
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Italian science communicators are grappling with big questions: the limits of the deficit model, risk communication in a warming world, activism vs. neutrality, and decolonising #scicomm. A review from CNCS 2025 in JCOM by Alessandra Fornetti, Ilda Mannino & Folco Soffietti - doi.org/10.22323/385...
Science Communication, an Italian Job: Reflections from the "Convegno Nazionale di Comunicazione della Scienza 2025"
The 2025 edition of the Convegno Nazionale di Comunicazione della Scienza (Italian National Conference on Science Communication) gathered Italy’s growing science-communication community in a four-day ...
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What makes science stories work? New study finds that vivid imagery & emotions don't guarantee success. Instead, the secret is "transportation" – how deeply the audience gets lost in the story. Image created by the authors with AI (Google Gemini). #storytelling #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/153...
What makes a good story? An empirical analysis of the factors that constitute “good” storytelling in the context of science communication
This study investigates how specific narrative elements, termed narrative depth, influence perceived story quality, transportation, and topic interest in science communication. Using structural equati...
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So happy to see new research featured in JCOM in @scicommbites.bsky.social - see scicommbites.org/does-informa... - by @selinaabeckmann + @elena-link + @bachl.bsky.social
Does Information Source Matter in Health Communication? A Public Perspective - SciCommBites
Ok, so we've all been guilty of consulting Dr. Google for health advice at some point. However, if a google search pulls up advice from a health expert or a generative AI, which sources are most likel...
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Can positive media coverage of a new technology actually fuel scepticism? A new JCOM study found 55/56 Ghanaian news articles on gene-edited crops were pro-innovation, but consumer voices were absent. Authors warn that one-sidedness may backfire. Image created with ChatGPT. doi.org/10.22323/345...
News media framing of gene-edited crops: a study of sources and perspectives
News media play a crucial role in communicating agricultural biotechnology tools such as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited crops to consumers, heavily influencing public perception...
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Find out why multimodality (think images, videos, audio, memes, and interactive visuals) matters in #scicomm to make messages more engaging, emotional, and shareable: essay at doi.org/10.22323/368... by @juliametag.bsky.social & @wintterlin.bsky.social
Essay: Why multimodality matters when science is contested
Multimodality in science communication has increased with the rise of digital communication affordances. Digital platforms enable greater integration of modes — text, visuals, and sound — within singl...
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#Scicomm is more than sharing knowledge; it is also about co-creating it! Active involvement of communities makes scicomm more inclusive, relevant, and impactful; Moving away from “top-down” approaches opens the door to richer dialogue & shared ownership of knowledge: doi.org/10.22323/159...
Science communication as co-creation: insights from stakeholder engagement in the Philippine public sector
This article reflects on #OneDOST4U, a unifying communication handle adopted by the Republic of the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) across multiple media vehicles. The campaig...
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A paper about how brain images function simultaneously as scientific tools, marketing elements, and aesthetic visuals. By @jorgeedazab.bsky.social & Denielle Elliott #scicomm #brainscience #MoCA; Image credit: HASLOO. Source: iStock - doi.org/10.22323/157...
New research in JCOM by Merryn McKinnon and co-authors finds near gender parity among Australian science journalists, but shows that men are still quoted more as sources, even in female-dominated fields, plus evidence that journalists' gender shapes who gets cited. doi.org/10.22323/172...
Gender in Australian science news
This paper explores gender representations in Australian print and online science news over a period of five years. Using a constructed year method, stories relating to any science, technology, engine...
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