Essays about: "scientists’ engagement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words scientists’ engagement.

  1. 1. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evidence use in conservation practice : Using interviews to understand the opinions of conservation practitioners on the use, availability, and diversity of evidence in conservation practice

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Raf Erik Veerle Jansen; [2022]
    Keywords : Conservation; practitioner; evidence-based; local ecological knowledge;

    Abstract : There has been a discussion in the last decades about a perceived lack of scientific evidence use in conservation practice, affecting its legitimacy and efficiency. Some researchers argue that peer-reviewed science is rarely used in conservation practice. READ MORE

  4. 3. Talking about the problem without a solution: The case of climate scientists discussing climate change on Twitter

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Alejandra Revilla Cejudo; [2022]
    Keywords : Sentiment; Climate Action; Engagement; Text Analysis; Reducing GHG emissions; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate scientists are trustworthy climate change communicators. However, little research exists on how they communicate and how to better engage with their followers. This thesis focuses on Climate Twitter to better understand how often climate scientists are active, which tone they use, what content they share, and how this impact engagement. READ MORE

  5. 4. Science communication on Twitter : Ananalysis of vocabulary and content

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    Author : Görel Sundström; [2021]
    Keywords : science communication; Twitter; vocabulary; jargon; content analysis;

    Abstract : Twitter is one platform where scientists can communicate their research results, both among each other and to a wider audience. This master thesis investigates to what extent, and by which means, tweets with scientific content invite the general public to engage in the topics. The four different topics analysed in this study were: C. READ MORE

  6. 5. Desperate times call for responsible measures : Understanding responsibility through the stories of academic activists

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori; Juho Liimatainen; [2021]
    Keywords : academic activism; responsibility; ethics of science; ethics of responsibility; neoliberalism;

    Abstract : In recent years, activism movements have shaken public consciousness, waking us up to the fact that there is no time to waste in light of the Social and Environmental Crises humanity is facing. Since the pivotal role of science and technology has in both creating and trying to solve those Crises, scientists’ political engagement has been the topic of an increasing number of publications. READ MORE