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  • Occupational Medicine
  • Public Policy

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  • Citizen Science (CS) is increasingly recognized for its role in research and policy.
  • Understanding the foundations and diverse applications of CS is crucial.
  • Participatory approaches are gaining legislative and normative attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define Citizen Science and explore its applications across various fields.
  • To focus on CS applications within health and environmental research, including specific sub-fields.
  • To analyze the advantages and challenges of implementing CS in research and policy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis of Citizen Science.
  • Case study examples from diverse research and policy domains.
  • Examination of legislative and normative frameworks for participatory approaches.

Main Results:

  • Citizen Science encompasses a broad range of participatory methods with varied applications.
  • Specific applications in health and environment include occupational medicine, risk assessment, and biomonitoring.
  • CS presents both significant advantages and challenges for research and policy integration.

Conclusions:

  • Citizen Science is a valuable approach with potential in environmental and health research.
  • Addressing challenges and leveraging legislative support are key for effective CS implementation.
  • Further exploration of normative backgrounds is needed for future participatory research.