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  • Sociology of science
  • Public engagement with science

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  • Public understanding of science (PUS) research has expanded significantly since the 1990s.
  • The field is increasingly systematic and academic.
  • A disproportionate amount of PUS research originates from English-speaking countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).

Discussion:

  • This paper highlights the underrepresentation of non-English speaking global perspectives in science communication scholarship.
  • It addresses the need to acknowledge and integrate research from diverse international contexts.
  • The study calls for a more inclusive and geographically representative body of work in the field.

Key Insights:

  • Science communication research is heavily concentrated in a few English-speaking countries.
  • There is a significant gap in the literature regarding public understanding of science from other global regions.
  • The current research landscape lacks diverse voices and empirical material from a wider range of countries.

Outlook:

  • Encouraging submissions and research from underrepresented regions is crucial.
  • Future research should aim to diversify the geographical origins of empirical data in science communication.
  • Expanding the scope of PUS research will provide a more comprehensive understanding of global science engagement.