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• Date of publication Sep 15, 2025 Category: Review Article

  A scoping review on the connection between research and practice in science communication

  by Nuria Saladie , Carolina Llorente , Gema Revuelta

  The purpose of this scoping review is to examine the available research on the relationship between research and practice in the field of science communication, identifying barriers and solutions to their disconnect. This scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework. Results indicate that the main barrier is the inefficient communication between the two domains, and that the main solution lies in changing some modus operandi in science communication. In conclusion, this scoping review provides novel insights to build bridges between research and practice for the advancement of science communication.

  Volume 24 • Issue 05 • 2025

• Date of publication Dec 11, 2023 Category: Article

  Is training in science communication useful to find and practice a specialised job?

  by Nuria Saladie , Carolina Llorente , Gema Revuelta

  This study investigates how knowledge, skills and competences obtained during science communication postgraduate programmes impact alumni's experience in entering the workforce and in practicing their roles. Spanish programmes have been analysed with a double methodology: semi-structured interviews with programme directors (12 out of a total of 13) and a survey for programme alumni (134 answers). Results show that programmes are useful for alumni to find and practice a job. Teachings that are the most useful for alumni to find and practice a job, as well as programme shortcomings, are identified.

  Volume 22 • Issue 06 • 2023 • Special Issue: Science communication in higher education: global perspectives on the teaching of science communication (Teaching Science Communication)

• Date of publication May 02, 2022 Category: Practice Insight

  A standard for public consultation on science communication: the CONCISE project experience

  by Carolina Llorente , Gema Revuelta , Malgorzata Dziminska , Izabela Warwas , Aneta Krzewińska , Carolina Moreno-Castro

  Citizen consultations are public participation mechanisms designed to inform public policy and promote public dialogue. This article describes a deliberative consultation conducted within the CONCISE project framework. The aim was to gather qualitative knowledge about the means and channels through which European citizens acquire science-related knowledge, and how these influence their opinions and perceptions with respect to four socially relevant topics: vaccines, complementary and alternative medicine, genetically modified organisms, and climate change. In 2019, the CONCISE project carried out five citizen consultations in Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Italy and Portugal to explore the understanding of nearly 500 citizens, enabling the development of a standard for the carrying out of citizen consultations on science communication.

  Volume 21 • Issue 03 • 2022

• Date of publication Jul 01, 2021 Category: Article

  Characteristics of Spanish citizen participation practices in science

  by Carolina Llorente , Gema Revuelta , Mar Carrió

  A new regime of science production is emerging from the involvement of non-scientists. The present study aims to improve understanding of this phenomenon with an analysis of 16 interviews with Spanish coordinators of participatory science practices. The results indicate a majority of strategic and captive publics and point to communication as a key tool for the development of successful practices. Five key elements of the degree of integration required to develop a citizen participation in science practice were analysed: derived outputs, level of participant contribution, participation assessment, practice replicability, and participant and facilitator training. Proposals for strategies to remove barriers to citizen participation are the study's principal contribution.

  Volume 20 • Issue 04 • 2021