Science popularization on Facebook: statistical analysis of posts from a Brazilian university
Ana Eliza Ferreira Alvim da Silva,
Gláucia da Silva Mendes Moraes,
Luiz Marcelo Antonialli
Abstract:This study performed a statistical analysis of the repercussions of a project concerning science popularization (SP) during the first 14 months of execution in a Brazilian public university. The metrics used were the results achieved from posts of 95 videos disseminating scientific research on the institution’s Facebook page. The objective was to verify the dialogical potential of the project while considering that social media increase the possibilities for public participation. Analyses included general desc… Show more
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