Citizen science is a growing field of research and practice, generating new knowledge and
understanding through the collaboration of citizens in scientific research. As the field …

In disaster risk management (DRM), an emerging shift has been noted from broad‐scale, top‐
down assessments toward more participatory, community‐based, bottom‐up approaches …

The use of citizen science for scientific discovery relies on the acceptance of this method by
the scientific community. Using the Web of Science and Scopus as the source of peer …

New citizen science projects are emerging all the time as scientists, policy-makers, and non-
governmental organisations see the value of conducting research in this way …

Recreational fisheries surveys are limited in time and place in many countries. This lack of
data limits scientific understanding and sustainable management. Smartphone applications …

Background The language of “participant-driven research,”“crowdsourcing” and “citizen
science” is increasingly being used to encourage the public to become involved in research …

Citizen scientists play a pivotal role in providing necessary biodiversity data. To ensure the
continued involvement of a strong volunteer base, insight into the concerns and motivations …

Citizen science is growing as a field of research with contributions from diverse disciplines,
promoting innovation in science, society, and policy. Inter-and transdisciplinary discussions …

Agricultural extension in sub-Saharan Africa has often been criticised for its focus on linear
knowledge transfer, and limited attention to systemic approaches to service delivery …

Co-created citizen science offers practical tools for implementing science communication
theories by increasing public participation in scientific research, empowering communities …