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The many publics of science: using altmetrics to identify common communication channels by scientific field

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  • Daniel Torres-Salinas

    (University of Granada)

  • Domingo Docampo

    (University of Vigo)

  • Wenceslao Arroyo-Machado

    (University of Granada)

  • Nicolas Robinson-Garcia

    (University of Granada)

Abstract

Altmetrics have led to new quantitative studies of science through social media interactions. However, there are no models of science communication that respond to the multiplicity of non-academic channels. Using the 3653 authors with the highest volume of altmetrics mentions from the main channels (Twitter, News, Facebook, Wikipedia, Blog, Policy documents, and Peer reviews) to their publications (2016-2020), it has been analyzed where the audiences of each discipline are located. The results evidence the generalities and specificities of these new communication models and the differences between areas. These findings are useful for the development of science communication policies and strategies.

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  • Daniel Torres-Salinas & Domingo Docampo & Wenceslao Arroyo-Machado & Nicolas Robinson-Garcia, 2024. "The many publics of science: using altmetrics to identify common communication channels by scientific field," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 129(7), pages 3705-3723, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:scient:v:129:y:2024:i:7:d:10.1007_s11192-024-05077-1
    DOI: 10.1007/s11192-024-05077-1
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