scholarly journals Public engagement in science via Web 2.0 technologies. Evaluation criteria validated using the Delphi Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (02) ◽  
pp. A08
Author(s):  
Lourdes Lopez ◽  
María Dolores Olvera-Lobo
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Public Engagement In Science ◽  
The Relationship

The characteristics of interaction and dialogue implicit in the Web 2.0 have given rise to a new scenario in the relationship between science and society. The aim of this paper is the development of an evaluation tool scientifically validated by the Delphi method that permits the study of Internet usage and its effectiveness for encouraging public engagement in the scientific process. Thirty four indicators have been identified, structured into 6 interrelated criteria conceived for compiling data that help to explain the role of the Internet in favouring public engagement in science.

Self-efficacy and continuance intention of Web 2.0 platforms: a meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheshi Bao ◽  
Bo Shang
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Quantitative Measurements ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeAlthough many studies show that self-efficacy and continuance intention of Web 2.0 platforms are positively and significant correlated, others reveal some different findings. To clarify this line of research, this study further investigates the effect of self-efficacy on continuance intention and meanwhile examines some moderating variables in this process.Design/methodology/approachA meta-analysis method was employed to examine the literature containing quantitative measurements of both self-efficacy and continuance intention of Web 2.0 platforms. A total of 31 effects sizes (N = 9,084) were reviewed.FindingsThe results indicate medium-sized positive correlation between self-efficacy and continuance intention of Web 2.0 platforms. Further moderation analysis shows that such medium-sized link differed across measures of Web 2.0 platform types, target respondent differences and gender of participants. Specifically, this correlation is largest for transaction-socialization platforms and smallest for experience-socialization platforms. For university-student respondents, the role of self-efficacy in affecting continuance intention is less important than general members of Web 2.0 platforms. Finally, as the percentage of female participants increases, a weaker effect size will be observed.Originality/valueThis study clarifies empirical research regarding users' self-efficacy and their continuance intention. Meanwhile, sources of inter-study variability have been identified by addressing moderator variables in the relationship between self-efficacy and continuance intention of Web 2.0 platforms, which provides directions for future explorations in this area.

CKM 2.0

2015 ◽  
pp. 130-154
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Najafloo ◽  
Hatef Rasouli ◽  
Mehdi Shamizanjani
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Comprehensive Model ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Customer Knowledge ◽  
Customer Knowledge Management ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter explores the affective role of Web 2.0 on customer knowledge management (CKM) in two ways. At first, a new conceptualization of customer knowledge regarding knowledge “for”, “from” and “about” customer is introduced through categorizing them in a detailed typological manner. The second part, attempts to find the relationship between Web 2.0 and three types of customer knowledge in a way that demonstrates each type of customer knowledge could be supported by using any kind of Web 2.0 tools. These parts are integrated as a comprehensive model which is named “Grape Model”. This model encompasses different types of customer knowledge in detail as “grapes” which is related to Web 2.0 tools as “leafs” which support encompassed grapes. The”Grape Model” was applied in four different Iranian industries so as to evaluate each industry in making benefits from CKM and using Web 2.0 tools in order to facilitate the CKM process.

Competencies 2.0

2012 ◽  
pp. 208-224
Author(s):  
Jaime Izquierdo-Pereira ◽  
Carmen Avilés-Palacios ◽  
Joaquín García-Alfonso ◽  
Manuel López-Quero
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Organizational Competencies ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Web

Web 2.0 is changing the rules, reducing costs of access to technology, increasing the volume of cyber social contact through networking, both social and professional, making possible that any information is just a click away. This evolution causes the birth of new requirements, including the adaptation of people and, because organizations are made up of people, changing their map skills. This chapter presents a theoretical model for defining and managing a presence plan on the Web, emphasizing in those individual Competencies 2.0. It is defined from a Delphi method, involving experts in the use and development of Web 2.0. The strengths of this model are two: 1) It is a model that attempts to explain new tasks resulting from magazines not covered in sufficient depth from an academic and scientific perspective, though, they are been studied and discussed in forums 2.0; and 2) It explains the relationship between individual and organizational competencies 2.0, so that the first one can act on to modify the latter. On the other hand, this chapter has certain shortcomings, mainly two: 1) It has not been empirically validated, although research is underway to rectify this deficiency, and 2) There is no academic scientific knowledge enough, probably due to the novelty of this issue.

Citizen Science as a Means for Increasing Public Engagement in Science

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Y. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Societal Impact ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Public Science ◽  
Science Engagement ◽  
Public Engagement In Science

Citizen science is often assumed to increase public science engagement; however, little is known about who is likely to volunteer and the implications for greater societal impact. This study segments 1,145 potential volunteers into six groups according to their current engagement in science (EiS). Results show groups with high levels of EiS are significantly more interested in volunteering and more likely to participate in various research roles than those with lower EiS scores. While citizen science benefits some in science and society, its use as a strategy to bring about positive shifts in public science engagement needs to be reconsidered.

Competencies 2.0

2014 ◽  
pp. 541-557
Author(s):  
Jaime Izquierdo-Pereira ◽  
Carmen Avilés-Palacios ◽  
Joaquín García-Alfonso ◽  
Manuel López-Quero
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
The Other ◽  
Organizational Competencies ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Web

Web 2.0 is changing the rules, reducing costs of access to technology, increasing the volume of cyber social contact through networking, both social and professional, making possible that any information is just a click away. This evolution causes the birth of new requirements, including the adaptation of people and, because organizations are made up of people, changing their map skills. This chapter presents a theoretical model for defining and managing a presence plan on the Web, emphasizing in those individual Competencies 2.0. It is defined from a Delphi method, involving experts in the use and development of Web 2.0. The strengths of this model are two: 1) It is a model that attempts to explain new tasks resulting from magazines not covered in sufficient depth from an academic and scientific perspective, though, they are been studied and discussed in forums 2.0; and 2) It explains the relationship between individual and organizational competencies 2.0, so that the first one can act on to modify the latter. On the other hand, this chapter has certain shortcomings, mainly two: 1) It has not been empirically validated, although research is underway to rectify this deficiency, and 2) There is no academic scientific knowledge enough, probably due to the novelty of this issue.

scholarly journals Web 2.0, Prosumption, and Surveillance

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Fuchs
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Economic Organization ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

“Web 2.0” platforms such as YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter that focus on data sharing, communication, community, and co-production have become very popular. It is therefore important to understand the economic organization of these platforms. The discussion of surveillance in web 2.0 is important because such platforms collect huge amounts of personal data in order to work. In this paper, first the example of Google Buzz is discussed. Then, a model that conceptualizes the cycle of capital accumulation and distinguishes between production and circulation of capital is introduced. The role of surveillance in web 2.0 is outlined based on the cycle of capital accumulation. The notions of the Internet prosumer commodity and web 2.0 surveillance are introduced in order to characterize the relationship of production, consumption, and surveillance on web 2.0.

scholarly journals MINIMIZING COMMUNICATION RISK IN CONSTRUCTION: A DELPHI STUDY OF THE KEY ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGERS

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 829-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Ceric
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Principal Agent ◽  
Risk Minimization ◽  
Principal Agent Theory ◽  
Principal Agent Problem ◽  
The Relationship

All significant construction projects involve the project owner and the contractor, as well as their project managers. Following upon recent research into the multiple principal-agent problem, which was applied to the minimization of communication risk in construction projects, the focus here is on communication issues between the four project parties. Recent research has shown that the relationship between the project owner and the contractor is paramount for risk minimization before the contract between them is signed. However, the relationship between project managers is dominant for risk minimization after the contract is signed. To further explore risk minimization at this stage of the project, the Delphi method was employed. A panel of highly-experienced project managers working for both project owners and contractors was asked several rounds of questions in an attempt to arrive to a consensus concerning the most important relationships between project parties in terms of risk minimization after the contract is signed. The relationship between the two project managers tops the ranking, thus focusing further research. As they are both agents, and as there is no contract between them, this offers a fresh challenge for the principal-agent theory.

scholarly journals Returns of research funding are maximised in media visibility for excellent institutes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Entradas ◽  
João M. Santos
Keyword(s):  
Public Engagement ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Public Events ◽  
Research Institutes ◽  
Competitive Funding ◽  
International Data ◽  
Communication Activity ◽  
Public Engagement In Science ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis paper investigates public communication activity across research institutes with varying levels of excellence in research, and how competitive funding affects this activity. With competing funding trends requiring plans for public engagement in the funded research, a question arising is whether institutes capturing higher amounts of funding return the most value for public communication. Using international data from N = 1550 institutes in six countries, we first compare public communication activity among excellent and less-than-excellent institutes. We then investigate the relationship between competitive funding and public communication across levels of excellence. We find that the returns of funding are maximised in media interactions in excellent institutes when compared to the less excellent, but not in public events. This suggests that returns of research funding may not result in the expected outcomes for increased ‘public engagement in science’ if institutions are guided by instrumental goals.

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