The new journal aims to capture the contributions of nonacademics to scientific research; according to Stephens, academic evaluation of public and patient involvement in science has been conducted for many years, but no journal was devoted to the theme, commonly known as PPI.
This concept was generated from earlier empirical work in the fields of citizen science and inquiry learning, in particular work on technology-enabled inquiry learning as summarised in the edited book Orchestrating Inquiry Learning (Littleton et al. 2012) and involvement in designing citizen science platforms such as iSpot (Silvertown et al. 2015).
The depth and diversity of the presentations is a testimony to increasingly broadening interest and involvement in the life sciences.
We also found a number of empirical studies of particular aspects of industry involvement in science and medicine, case studies and commentaries.
Furthermore, the government?s open commitment and involvement in the development of science and technology is a great assurance for business investors and collaborators alike.
For example, UAW 5810 has enabled postdocs to increase our visibility and involvement in politics that influence science and society: this is particularly important at a time when the political climate is at times regressive and 'anti-science'.
Nancy is committed to public involvement in science and has a regular column in The Times Higher Education Supplement and makes frequent TV and radio appearances.
All versions of RRI emphasise the importance of societal involvement in science and technology innovation from the start of a research project ('upstream') and throughout its life-time.
Whereas the ETAN report "didn't find any outstanding universities getting things right," and the Helsinki Group turned up "no individual countries that stood out" as being especially conducive to women's involvement in science and engineering, looking at the private sector, there are a number of companies that are "on the path of changing their organisation and culture," notes Rees.
The support from many societies such as the L'Oreal Women in Science organisation or the WISE campaign helps to promote female involvement in science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) subjects.
