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The Science of Citizen Science.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vohland, Katrin.
Other Authors: Land-zandstra, Anne., Ceccaroni, Luigi., Lemmens, Rob., Perelló, Josep., Ponti, Marisa., Samson, Roeland., Wagenknecht, Katherin.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • The Science of Citizen Science
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1: Editorial: The Science of Citizen Science Evolves
  • What Is Citizen Science?
  • The Emergence of the COST Action Research Network
  • Part I: Citizen Science as Science
  • Part II: Citizen Science in Society
  • Part III: Citizen Science in Practice
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: What Is Citizen Science? The Challenges of Definition
  • Introduction
  • The Challenges and Dimensions of Definitions
  • Different Interpretations of Citizen Science in Europe
  • Definitions in Practice
  • Definitions in Different Contexts
  • Learning from the Plurality of Definitions
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Citizen Science in Europe
  • The Rise of Citizen Science in Europe
  • A Diverse Citizen Science Landscape
  • Citizen Science in Western and Northern Europe
  • Citizen Science in Central and Eastern Europe
  • Citizen Science in Southern Europe and the Balkans
  • European-Level Support for Citizen Science
  • EU Funding for Citizen Science
  • Emerging European Citizen Science Networks
  • The European Citizen Science Association
  • Doing It Together Science (DITOs) Project
  • Challenges and Opportunities
  • Recommendations for Future Developments
  • References
  • Part I: Citizen Science as Science
  • Chapter 4: Science as a Commons: Improving the Governance of Knowledge Through Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Citizen Science and the Commons: Old and Entangled Concepts
  • Science and Knowledge: Networks of Cooperation
  • Citizen Science Highlighting the Social Structure of Science
  • The Core of Citizen Science Methodologies
  • Knowledge as a Commons for Better Governance of (Citizen) Science
  • Commons: Beyond Public Goods
  • From Natural Commons to Knowledge as a Commons
  • Citizen Science as a Commons
  • Monitoring Cooperation
  • Challenges
  • Future Trends and Recommendations.
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Citizen Science in the Natural Sciences
  • Introduction
  • History
  • Research Approaches
  • Scientific Achievements
  • Societal Outcomes
  • Challenges
  • Relevance, Future Trends, and Recommendations
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Citizen Humanities
  • Introduction
  • History
  • Types of Citizen Humanities
  • Citizen Humanities in Different Disciplines
  • Archaeology and History
  • Linguistics
  • Interdisciplinary Projects
  • Platforms
  • Implementing Citizen Humanities
  • Gamification
  • Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
  • Unique Methods
  • Challenges
  • Objectivity and Biases
  • Participant Training and Retention
  • Digitalisation
  • Added Value of the Citizen Humanities
  • Tapping Local Knowledge and Critical Reflection
  • Relevance
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Citizen Social Science: New and Established Approaches to Participation in Social Research
  • `Citizen Social Science:́ A New Term or Old Hat?
  • The Epistemic Foundations of Citizen Social Science
  • Boundaries and Overlaps with Citizen Science
  • Academic Interpretations of Citizen Social Science
  • What Are the Key Issues for Citizen Social Science?
  • What Does Citizen Social Science Add to the Fields of Social Science and Citizen Science?
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Data Quality in Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Data as a Risk Factor in Citizen Science Projects
  • Data Quality Issues in Citizen Science Projects
  • Data Collection Protocols Are Not Followed by Participants
  • Data Collection Protocols Do Not Match the Goals of the Project or the Probable Participants
  • Data Collection Protocols Are Incorrectly Implemented
  • Data Collection Protocols Are Not Comprehensive and Are Used by Stakeholders with Different Data Quality Expectation Levels
  • Data Used Are Not Fit for Purpose.
  • Validation and Verification of Data in Citizen Science Projects
  • When Does Validation Occur?
  • Data Quality Assurance and Control in Citizen Science
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • References
  • Chapter 9: A Conceptual Model for Participants and Activities in Citizen Science Projects
  • Introduction
  • Towards a Conceptual Model for Citizen Science
  • Stakeholders
  • Methodology
  • Related Conceptual Models
  • Conceptual Models of Projects and Participants
  • Conceptual Models of Project Outcomes
  • The Proposed Conceptual Model for Citizen Science
  • Project Description
  • Participation and Activity Description
  • Application in Case Studies
  • Instantiation of Projects
  • Deployment of the Conceptual Model
  • JRC Citizen Science Project Inventory
  • Participatory Toponym Handling Project
  • Roadmap for Future Research and Use
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Machine Learning in Citizen Science: Promises and Implications
  • Introduction
  • Learning Paradigms in ML
  • Examples of ML in Citizen Science
  • Challenges and Opportunities of Using ML
  • Epistemological and Ethical Challenges
  • Making ML More Transparent
  • Lessons Learnt
  • Future Trends, Recommendations, and Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Participation and Co-creation in Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Articulating Citizen Co-creation in Research
  • Case Study 1: OpenSystems - Participatory Design in Citizen Social Science
  • Case Study 2: Kubus Science Shop at Technische Universität Berlin (TUB)
  • Case Study 3: Procomuns - PAR and Co-creation of Public Policies
  • Case Study 4: The Duchenne Project - When a CSO Leads the Research Process
  • Core Principles and Practices
  • Co-define and Address Real-World Problems
  • Shared Language and Visual Thinking
  • Building the Research Community: Frameworks, Ethics, and Collaborative Decision-Making.
  • The Role of Mediation and Participatory Meetings
  • Participation Tools and Channels
  • Discussion
  • Further Reading
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Citizen Science, Health, and Environmental Justice
  • Introduction
  • Controversies at the Interface of Citizen Science and Health
  • Environmental Justice
  • The Relationships, History, and Development of Citizen Science, Health, and Environmental Justice
  • The Relationships Between Citizen Science and Health
  • The Relationships Between Citizen Science and Environmental Justice
  • The Current Landscape
  • Task Type
  • Research Focus
  • Participation Models
  • Challenges
  • Addressing Health Disparity
  • Gaps in the Ability to Volunteer
  • Neoliberal Transfer of Responsibility
  • Privacy
  • Interoperability
  • Disparity and Power Imbalance
  • Relevance, Future Trends, and Recommendations
  • Relevance and Future Trends
  • Recommendations
  • References
  • Part II: Citizen Science in Society
  • Chapter 13: Participants in Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Increased Scrutiny of Participants
  • Involvement of Citizens
  • Levels of Engagement
  • Motivation to Participate
  • Benefits and Outcomes for Participants
  • Participants ́Challenges and Recommendations for Project Leaders
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Inclusiveness and Diversity in Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Inclusiveness in Citizen Science: Gaps and Trends
  • Inclusive Approaches in European Commission Research Initiatives
  • Multifaceted Inclusiveness in the COST Action Programme
  • The D-NOSES Inclusive Engagement Model
  • DITOs: Addressing Gender and Inclusiveness
  • Recommendations
  • Challenges and Future Trends
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 15: Learning in Citizen Science
  • Introduction
  • Mapping the Field
  • Formal Education
  • Out-of-School Education
  • Local and Global Communities
  • Families
  • Museums.
  • Online Citizen Science
  • Personal Journeys in Citizen Science and Learning
  • Personal Journeys into the Field (Boxes 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, and 15.6)
  • Our Emerging Community of Practice: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Challenges for Education and Citizen Science
  • Tensions Arising from Citizen Science Projects in Educational Settings
  • Training Requirements for Citizen Science Projects
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 16: Citizen Science Case Studies and Their Impacts on Social Innovation
  • Introduction
  • Conceptualising Social Innovation: History and Current Developments
  • Linking Social Innovation and Citizen Science
  • Citizen Science Case Studies and Social Innovation
  • Case Study A: Extreme Citizen Science Projects and Technologies for Social Innovation
  • Case Study B: Breathe Brno and `Can I Breathe? ́- Citizen Projects Promoting Air Quality
  • Case Study C: Fortepan - Online Crowdsourced Photo Collection Documenting the Twentieth Century
  • Case Study D: INVOLEN - Intergenerational Learning for Nature Conservation Volunteers
  • Case E: Improve My City - Direct Citizen-Government Communication and Collaboration
  • Challenges, Recommendations, and Future Trends
  • References
  • Chapter 17: Science as a Lever: The Roles and Power of Civil Society Organisations in Citizen Science
  • CSOs as Key Agents of Transformative Research
  • CSOs in Citizen Science
  • The Roles and Power of CSOs in Participatory Research: Two Case Studies
  • Environmental Health and Nuclear Risk: Pluralist Expert Groups
  • Occupational Health and Safety: Between Academia and New Social Movements
  • Evolving Roles and Relations
  • Challenges for CSOs in Citizen Science
  • The Power of Transformative Research: Future Perspectives
  • References
  • Chapter 18: Citizen Science and Policy
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Underlying Structures.
  • Clarifying Concepts: Policy-Politics-Polity.

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