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  • Scientific communication
  • Public understanding of science

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  • Effective science communication requires avoiding excessive jargon to reach the general public.
  • Identifying and quantifying jargon is challenging due to audience knowledge variability and maintaining scientific accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a tool for authors to assess and reduce scientific jargon in their writing.
  • To aid in tailoring scientific content for specific target audiences.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an R script to analyze written text for jargon.
  • Quantification of jargon within scientific content.

Main Results:

  • The R script enables authors to objectively measure the level of scientific jargon present.
  • The tool facilitates making informed edits to improve clarity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed R script offers a practical solution for scientists to enhance public engagement.
  • Reducing jargon improves the accessibility and comprehension of scientific information for non-expert audiences.