Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation
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Profiles of engagement in online communities of citizen science participation
Citizen participation in online communities of scientific investigations has recently become more popular. Enhancing the engagement of citizens within these communities is a focus of attention for researchers and practitioners who want to amplify the impact on learning, science and society. This study investigates the relationship between engagement factors and behaviour patterns in an online c...
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عنوان ژورنال: Computers in Human Behavior
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0747-5632
DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2017.04.044