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Catch up with the latest #CitizenScience and #ParticipatoryMethods publications from colleagues at SEI York in this thread 👇 (1/6)

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(2/6) Young people's experiences of breathing, air pollution and respiratory health in a large African city buff.ly/nNRSnR8 Shares the results of a study which explored adolescents' lived experiences in Nairobi, Kenya. "Breathing well" is far more than a question of #AirQuality

buff.lyYoung people’s experiences of breathing, air pollution and respiratory health in a large African city"Breathing well" is about more than air quality. This study showed how cleanliness, population and building density and the presence of vegetation all make a difference.
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(3/6) Uniting citizen science and plural valuation: potential for leveraging transformative change buff.ly/QU7Z1v5 Reports findings from two expert workshops: #CitizenScience facilitates plural valuation, but it too becomes more diverse and impactful as it engages with plural valuation processes.

buff.lyUniting citizen science and plural valuation: potential for leveraging transformative changeThe authors set out four key leverage points for change, and show where citizen science can strengthen plural valuation at each stage.
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(4/6) Environmental citizen science in schools: impacts on knowledge, attitudes and behaviour buff.ly/2oRdIGz Environmental #CitizenScience activities can positive impact pro-environmental behaviours, as well as providing more equitable learning opportunities.

buff.lyEnvironmental citizen science in schools: impacts on knowledge, attitudes and behaviourProviding students with hands-on nature-based citizen science education can lead to greater frequency and range of pro-environmental behaviours.
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(5/6) An evaluation of a parent-led citizen science project buff.ly/QqTj56S The authors emphasize that #CitizenScience needs excellent facilitation and project management. Projects must also provide significant signposting and scaffolding to maximize sustained participation.

buff.lyAn evaluation of a parent-led citizen science projectQuantitative measures combined with free-text boxes in surveys can provide rich insights into the impact of citizen science activities on participants.