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Gatekeeping Eco-Media S&T Information for Newspapers

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Title Statement Gatekeeping Eco-Media S&T Information for Newspapers
 
Added Entry - Uncontrolled Name NAGARATHINAM, S. ; Associate Professor and Head, Department of Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai - 625 021, Tamil Nadu.
 
Summary, etc. <p>Gatekeeping is a process where selection and rejection of a particular information is executed in media houses. Protection of water-bodies and eco-sites through communication is essential. Unearthing the scientific facts behind each eco-site and communicating this information to people passing through the gates of local newspapers is the objective of this study. This study concentrates on eco-sites that are damaged by human activities, pollution, etc. Key science communication messages are generated at eco-sites for the media to inculcate scientific temper on ecological issues among the public. It also involves engaging the local community to protect and conserve the eco-sites, and disseminating the scientific information on pressing issues pertaining to the eco-sites to newspapers.</p><p><br />The results are an analysis of the outcome of Science Communication activities in newspapers and raising awareness on eco-water issues. Science Communication is a combination of several components including dissemination of S&amp;T information, activities, community engagements, etc. These components act as an influence in Gatekeeping for communicating science to the common people.</p>
 
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2018-03-06 14:08:42
 
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http://op.niscair.res.in/index.php/JST/article/view/20915
 
Data Source Entry Journal of Scientific Temper (JST); ##issue.vol## 5, ##issue.no## 1 - 4 (2017): Jan-Dec 2017
 
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