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Journal overview

The International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement addresses the communication between, and the engagement by, individuals and groups concerning evidence-based information about nature, outcomes and social consequences of science and technology. As a truly international journal, IJSE(B) welcomes quality papers from any country provided they address a global readership. Published papers include empirical research, theoretical papers and comment and criticism.

The journal aims:

  • To bridge the gap between theory and practice concerning the communication of evidence-based information about the nature, outcomes, and social consequences of science and technology;
  • To address the perspectives on communication about science and technology of individuals and groups of citizens of all ages, scientists and engineers, media persons, industrialists, policy makers, from countries throughout the world;
  • To address issues of informal learning and communication of science outside of school;
  • To promote informed discourse about the role of communication concerning science and technology in private, social, economic and cultural aspects of life

International Journal of Science Education Part B: Communication and Public Engagement has an associated journal, International Journal of Science Education, Part A. IJSE(A) publishes scholarly papers that focus on the teaching and learning of science in school settings ranging from early childhood to university education, bridging the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas, and opinion.

Readership:

Science communication researchers and practitioners worldwide. Educators and communicators of science in the informal sector.

Peer Review Policy:

All articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two anonymous referees.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

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