Advances in African and Arab science journalism: Capacity building and new newsroom structures through digital peer-to-peer support

Lublinski, Jan; Reichert, Inka; Denis, Augustin; Fleury, Jean-Marc; Labassi, Olfa; Spurk, Christoph

doi:10.1080/02560054.2014.919945

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“…Despite having pages dedicated to health, science, and technology, it is unclear who is writing these articles and how confident they feel in being able to cover GT in meaningful ways. Potentially compounding this notable gap is attention given to these scientific topics by editors and news executives in non‐English language media markets (Le & Navarro, 2011; Lubinski et al, 2014; Nguyen & Tran, 2019), in this case hiring and giving resources to a dedicated journalist(s) to science and/or health topics. Often general reporters in non‐English language media markets are assigned to cover these topics, and these reporters' lack scientific knowledge and specialized reporting skills may impact reporting for lay publics (Appiah et al, 2015; Aram, 2011; Kakonge, 2012; Shanahan, 2009).…”

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Ciencia, Genética, y ¿Desinformación?: A content analysis of genetic testing coverage from US Spanish‐language news media

Chavez‐Yenter

Holton

Vega

et al. 2023

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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Genetic testing (GT) has become ubiquitous in the United States, either in clinical or direct‐to‐consumer markets. White and English‐speaking populations have primarily benefited from this new technology, leaving other groups, like Hispanic populations, behind. Explanations for this disparity has cited a lack of awareness and knowledge of genetic testing purposes. Science communication from English‐language media play an important role in setting initial attitudes and influencing decision‐making for audiences. However, Spanish‐language media have virtually no research published on documented potential effects for GT utilization despite the continued growth of Hispanic Spanish‐speaking groups in the United States. Thus, this study characterized coverage of GT from two of the most prominent US Spanish‐language media outlets, Telemundo and Univision. Over a 12‐year time period, we identified 235 written articles of GT, mainly focusing on forensics applications, followed by gossip and health. There were 292 sources referenced across all 235 articles drawing from governmental agencies or officials, other news agencies, and medical institutions or officials. The findings suggest that coverage of GT among Spanish‐language news outlets is limited. When Spanish‐language news outlets do cover GT, they focus on aspects of intrigue or entertainment more than demystifying and explaining GT. Stories tend to cite other published articles, with author attribution often missing, leading to questions of comfort of Spanish‐media to cover these topics. Further, the publishing process may lead to confusion of the purpose of genetic testing for health purposes and may bias Spanish‐speaking groups towards genetic testing for health purposes. Thus, reconciliation and education initiatives around genetic testing purposes are needed for Spanish‐speaking communities from not only media, but also genetics providers and institutions.

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Ciencia, Genética, y ¿Desinformación?: A content analysis of genetic testing coverage from US Spanish‐language news media

Chavez‐Yenter

Holton

Vega

et al. 2023

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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“…Apart from the easy option of translating science stories from the international media, our collected material clearly shows that domestic science developments in the Global South rarely receive proper attention by editors and news executives (Le and Navarro, 2011; Lubinski et al, 2014; Mwale, 2006). Despite the critical importance of science in development processes and the typical nation-building ‘development journalism’ ideals of the South, science journalism enjoys rather low status and, for the most part, takes a back seat in daily newsroom operations because editors do not often perceive it as ‘selling’.…”

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Science journalism for development in the Global South: A systematic literature review of issues and challenges

Nguyen

Tran

2019

Public Underst Sci

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Based primarily on a systematic review of the relevant literature between 2000 and 2017, this article reflects on the state of journalism about science in developing countries, with a focus on its issues, challenges and implications for their developmental processes and causes. Five major themes emerge from our analysis: (a) heavy dependence on foreign sources, especially the media of the Global North; (b) the low status of domestic science news in newsrooms; (c) uncritical science reporting that easily lends itself to influences of non-science vested interests; (d) tight grip of politics on science journalism; and (e) ineffective relationships between science and journalism. We will demonstrate that, while some of these problems exist in the North, they can have far more severe consequences on the progress of the South, where news plays an almost exclusive role in informing and engaging laypeople with science and its socio-cultural, economic and political implications.

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“…Additionally, a significant majority (80.8%) expressed a desire to expand the presence of science journalism in Ghana in the coming decade, with some emphasizing the role of information and communication technology in making this aspiration a reality. Lublinski et al's (2014) study shows that journalists who frequently report on science, health, environment, and technology in Africa and the Arab world encounter several challenges, including a lack of essential resources for research, unsupportive newsroom settings for specialized reporting, and a need for enhanced capacity in science coverage. Additionally, difficulties often arise in the interactions between journalists and scientists.…”

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An Investigation into the Frequency and Patterns of Science Reporting in Three Leading Online Nigerian Newspapers from 2016-2022

Matyek,

Maimoko,

Ochai

2023

Soc. Bull. YU

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This study conducts a comprehensive seven-year analysis of science reporting in three prominent Nigerian online newspapers: Vanguard, Daily Sun, and Punch, spanning from 2016 to 2022. Research conducted before has shown that science journalists in Africa face difficulties. These challenges include editors who do not provide enough support and focus too much on politics, low salaries, and not having enough resources to do their work effectively. They also face criticism from scientists for perceived shortcomings in education, interview preparation, reporting accuracy, and ethical concerns regarding payment for information. In view of this, the problem of this study is the need to understand and analyze the frequency and patterns of science reporting in Nigerian newspapers, specifically in Vanguard, Daily Sun, and The Punch, from 2016 to 2022. Utilizing descriptive research methods, the research scrutinizes the frequency of science reports and their percentage relative to general reports in each newspaper. The findings reveal variations among the newspapers, with Vanguard consistently featuring the highest number of science reports. Noteworthy fluctuations are observed from year to year, indicating potential shifts in editorial priorities or public interest in science-related topics. The study underscores the importance of enhancing science reporting efforts in online newspapers to foster scientific literacy and awareness among readers. It emphasizes the necessity of adapting reporting trends to align with evolving public interests and scientific advancements.

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Advances in African and Arab science journalism: Capacity building and new newsroom structures through digital peer-to-peer support

Cited by 18 publications

References 19 publications

Ciencia, Genética, y ¿Desinformación?: A content analysis of genetic testing coverage from US Spanish‐language news media

Ciencia, Genética, y ¿Desinformación?: A content analysis of genetic testing coverage from US Spanish‐language news media

Science journalism for development in the Global South: A systematic literature review of issues and challenges

An Investigation into the Frequency and Patterns of Science Reporting in Three Leading Online Nigerian Newspapers from 2016-2022

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