Public backlash against science communicators: Conceptualization and qualitative analysis of perceptions, effects, responses, and contextual factors.
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- 2026 Oct
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@article{allodium:10.1177/09636625261452891,
title = {Public backlash against science communicators: Conceptualization and qualitative analysis of perceptions, effects, responses, and contextual factors.},
author = {Mede NG and Volk SC},
year = {2026},
journal = {Public understanding of science (Bristol, England)},
doi = {10.1177/09636625261452891},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/09636625261452891}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Public backlash against science communicators: Conceptualization and qualitative analysis of perceptions, effects, responses, and contextual factors. AU - Mede NG AU - Volk SC PY - 2026 JO - Public understanding of science (Bristol, England) DO - 10.1177/09636625261452891 UR - https://doi.org/10.1177/09636625261452891 ER -
APA
NG, M., & SC, V. (2026). Public backlash against science communicators: Conceptualization and qualitative analysis of perceptions, effects, responses, and contextual factors.. Public understanding of science (Bristol, England). https://doi.org/10.1177/09636625261452891
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