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A sociotechnical system approach to virtual citizen science: an application of BS ISO 27500:2016

January 17, 2019 | Public Programs

We discuss the potential application to virtual citizen science of a recent standard (BS ISO 27500:2016 “The human-centred organisation”) which encourages the adoption of a sociotechnical systems perspective across a wide range of businesses, organizations and ventures. Key tenets of the standard concern taking a total systems approach, capitalizing on individual differences as a strength, making usability and accessibility strategic objectives, valuing personnel and paying attention to ethical and values-led elements of the project in terms of being open and trustworthy, social responsibility and health and wellbeing. Drawing upon our experience of projects in our laboratory and the wider literature, we outline the principles identified in the standard and offer citizen science themed interpretations and examples of possible responses.

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  • Robert Houghton
    Author
    University of Nottingham
  • James Sprinks
    Author
    Nottingham Trent University
  • Jessica Wardlaw
    Author
    University of Nottingham
  • Steven Bamford
    Author
    University of Nottingham
  • Stuart Marsh
    Author
    University of Nottingham
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    DOI : 10.22323/2.18010201
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 18
    Number: 1
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs

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