Journal of Science Communication (JCOM)
@jscicom
JCOM is a diamond open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal in science communication. Find us at: jcom.sissa.it
A step-by-step guide (with tips) to the JCOM peer review process, working with authors & reviewers to ensure quality, integrity, relevance & impact when we publish papers on #scicomm scholarship & practice. doi.org/10.22323/418... - by Marina Joubert & Michelle Riedlinger
A study about how #scicomm researchers choose their samples reveals heavy reliance on access panels and vague reporting. Image credits: Created by author using R. lnkd.in/erB2xXzQ By Nils Bienzeisler, Yael Barel-Ben David & Melanie Keller
Stories convey more than information; they connect on an emotional level, making #storytelling a powerful way to engage people with science. #scicomm - doi.org/10.22323/160... Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
“Histories in the wind” – Mónica Feliú-Mójer reviewed this history of #scicomm in Ibero-America; tracing how the field evolved across countries & political landscapes, and why it matters to scicomm researchers and practitioners - doi.org/10.22323/410...
Great new article asking hard questions about climate change in the news - Photo: Kelly Sikkema/ Unsplash. doi.org/10.22323/172...
A paper about how brain images function simultaneously as scientific tools, marketing elements, and aesthetic visuals. By @jorgeedazab.bsky.social & Denielle Elliott #scicomm #brainscience #MoCA; Image credit: HASLOO. Source: iStock - doi.org/10.22323/157...
Are you curious about the ‘philosophy of science’? Find out more about how understanding what science is and how it works can benefit you? A book review by science philosopher Byron Hyde to start with: doi.org/10.22323/384...
A new book review in JCOM raises a crucial challenge: how to engage audiences beyond the usual science-interested publics. A timely reflection on the evolving identity and challenges of #scicomm. doi.org/10.22323/385...
Reflecting on #scijourn as a #socialjustice practice – a view from the World Conference of Science Journalists held in December 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa: doi.org/10.22323/380... #scicomm
What happens when research institutions go quiet during a time of crisis? This commentary argues that weak official #scicomm leaves a critical gap that fuels confusion, fear & misinformation. Rethinking institutional communication essential - doi.org/10.22323/304... by @carolinamoreno.bsky.social
Shifting towards scientific empowerment as the primary goal of science communication enables us to #scicomm through multiple lenses. A though-provoking call to rethink our aims: moving away from persuading people, to empowering and enabling them. Read the commentary: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Shifts in communication technologies are reshaping the #scicomm landscape. @willozap.bsky.social argues that in today’s “bewildering times”, understanding the technological forces shaping how knowledge flows is essential for effective #scicomm. Read the commentary: jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
How do women scientists in Spain feel about digital #scicomm? It relates to the social value of science communication and a range of intrinsic motivations - find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
From the lab to the kitchen! Can a board game communicate the culture of science — not just its content? Find out more jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... (Hint: the best moments happened when players went completely off-script.) #SciComm @medardus.bsky.social @olr.bsky.social @aleksandravdc.bsky.social
What if science showed up where people already are? Like in a bar! "Plötzlich Wissen!" (Sudden Knowledge!) shares 7 years of hard-won lessons in guerrilla #scicomm Packed with practical tips for scientists wanting to reach beyond the choir - doi.org/10.22323/167... @schroep.bsky.social
What if your classroom was a glacier? 🧊 New paper in @jcom: the #GlacierXperience project puts students ON the ice to do real science: meltwater chemistry, cryoconite, CO₂ capture & a free 360° #VR version. Climate literacy through experience. #SciComm 🔗 doi.org/10.22323/165620251230125923
A new JCOM special issue on 'science in unexpected places' features how science can escape from labs and offices and engage people in bars, parks, escape rooms & more! jcom.sissa.it/collections/... #scicomm in the real world. [Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash]
Can an escape room change how people engage with climate science? This study shows how a climate-themed STEM escape room engaged non-science audiences, fostered immersion & curiosity, and operated across online & in-person formats. Fun, but serious #scicomm → jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
New book review by @richard-holliman.bsky.social is out in JCOM, exploring "The Whispers of Rock" by Anjana Khatwa — a compelling blend of geology, storytelling and Indigenous knowledge that challenges how we think about expertise, belonging and equity in science. jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
New in JCOM: In “Far div ye bide?”, Mhairi Stewart reflects on PCST 2025: Using science communication to effect positive change, which was held in Aberdeen in May 2025. Find out more about highlights and hot topics at jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi... #scicomm
When science journalism is scarce, who tells the public about research? A new study from Taiwan explores how PR officers step in, and what’s lost along the way; by @y-ylo 👉 doi.org/10.22323/147...
A new study about how a Japanese TV news program improved public knowledge of “blue carbon,” showing that even viewers with low science interest gained knowledge, demonstrating its value for science communication in everyday settings - #scicomm doi.org/10.22323/146...
New book review: Science and the Public redefines science as a socially accountable institution, arguing that equity, transparency, and participatory engagement are essential for building public trust and ensuring research addresses society’s most urgent needs - doi.org/10.22323/153...
Stigma sticks: Australian news media coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic shows new variant names weren't enough to de-stigmatise reporting. Image credit: L Campbell 2025 - doi.org/10.22323/147...
JCOM editor Michelle Riedlinger - @riedlinm.bsky.social - (far left) on stage at the #PCST2025 conference, promoting JCOM as a premier diamond open-access journal for quality research and practice insights in #scicomm
Framing Food Waste: A practice insight in JCOM based on a workshop at the workplace - doi.org/10.22323/2.2... #scicomm