Science and Social Media

Regenberg, Alan

doi:10.1002/sctm.19-0066

Cited by 9 publications

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“…It is also crucial in commercial marketing and brand development to update people regularly (little and often), and not to lose momentum. Social media platforms offer a potentially effective solution for ongoing engagement of the public in citizen science (Regenberg 2019), but it can be daunting for the uninitiated. As well as engagement, social media mining can also provide useful subsequent ecological data and insights (e.g., Hart et al 2018b).…”

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Understanding Engagement, Marketing, and Motivation to Benefit Recruitment and Retention in Citizen Science

Hart

Adcock²,

Barr

et al. 2022

Citizen Science: Theory and Practice

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a meeting was held to explore what citizen science practitioners can gain from understanding engagement, marketing, and volunteer motivations in order to benefit recruitment and retention in environmental citizen science. This report summarises the lessons learned from considering the role of people as participants within citizen science; although we note that this is only one and, for some, a contested view of participants. Marketing and motivation studies highlighted the importance of knowing more about participants. Framing and user experience experts showed how to convert knowledge into tailored approaches that enhance engagement and retention. Other fields, including the world of commerce, have potential lessons for citizen science practitioners, especially those involved in top-down, mass participatory projects that require high levels of engagement.

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Section: Learning From Commerce: Know Your Marketmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding Engagement, Marketing, and Motivation to Benefit Recruitment and Retention in Citizen Science

Hart

Adcock²,

Barr

et al. 2022

Citizen Science: Theory and Practice

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“…Hence, we believe there is significant potential in those platforms, even though they are not designed to spread scientific information. Additionally, social media’s potential benefits, including greater transparency and access, could help researchers’ gain public trust [ 23 ].…”

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User Experience and Sustainability of 3D Printing in Dentistry

Hegedüs

Kreuter

Kismarczi-Antalffy

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: 3D printing is a rapidly developing technology in the healthcare industry and in dentistry. Its application clearly shows that this area of digital dentistry has potential for everyday usage across all fields, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery, and oral implantology. However, despite gaining ground, there is a lack of information about how specialists (dentists and dental technicians) use additive technology. Our research group aimed to investigate the impact of social media on additive manufacturing technology among dental specialists and their everyday usage of 3D printing. Methods: This paper investigated specialists’ everyday usage of 3D printers via an online survey (Google Forms). The survey questions aimed to discover the number of 3D printers used, the accessibility of the devices, the annual cost, and the design programs. Since specialists tend to build online communities on social media, we circulated our study questionnaire using our profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram platforms during our research. Results: A total of 120 responses were received from 20 countries, with the most significant numbers being from Hungary 23.7% (n = 27), the United States 18.4% (n = 21), and the United Kingdom 7.9% (n = 9). Most of the participants were dentists (n = 68) or dental technicians (n = 29), but some CAD/CAM specialists (n = 23) also completed our survey. The participants had an average of 3.8 years (±0.7) of experience in the 3D printing field, and owned a total of 405 printing devices (3.6 on average/person). Conclusions: The impact of social media on this research field is growing increasingly. Hence, we support specialists in joining virtual communities on professional platforms. This article intended to provide a practical overview, feedback, and direction for dentists interested in 3D printing technology. From our survey, we can conclude that additive technology is broadening dental applications and the services that we can provide for our patients.

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“…Bearing in mind the potential further pandemics, it is worth adjusting the message to the recipient. In the case of younger age groups, i.e., under 35 years of age, the message, in addition to the specialist knowledge provided by scientists, should be influencers, i.e., social media stars on the Internet, in which this group trust [ 35 , 37 , 42 , 43 , 44 ].…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Dental Preferences of Patients in the Private Sector

Migas

Marczak

Kozłowski

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Proper oral health care has an impact on the health of the entire body. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the functioning of the healthcare sector, including dental services. The aim of this study was to analyse the behaviour of patients with regard to their use of dental services during the pandemic. The data were obtained from paper registration forms taken from five dental offices in the city of Cracow between March 2019 and February 2021. During the analysed periods, interest among first-time patients in dental services decreased to 37% (during the month when interest in dental services was at its lowest) compared to the year preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of cancelled visits increased by between 15% and 50% compared to the pre-pandemic period. During the pandemic, appointments made by existing patients increased by up to 84% compared to 2019. The decision by patients to postpone dental treatment not only has adverse effects on their oral and body health, but in turn results in higher health care costs. Given the potential for another pandemic, further long-term research is required to develop and implement special protocols to make the public aware of the safety of health care.

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Science and Social Media

Cited by 9 publications

References 26 publications

Understanding Engagement, Marketing, and Motivation to Benefit Recruitment and Retention in Citizen Science

Understanding Engagement, Marketing, and Motivation to Benefit Recruitment and Retention in Citizen Science

User Experience and Sustainability of 3D Printing in Dentistry

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Dental Preferences of Patients in the Private Sector

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