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A. Fleerackers

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J. P. Alperin· 3 shared L. A. Maggio· 2 shared K. Fagan· 1 shared K. Shores· 1 shared L. L. Moorhead· 1 shared L. Moorhead· 1 shared M. Riedlinger· 1 shared N. Chtena· 1 shared

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Unreviewed science in the news: The evolution of preprint media coverage from 2014-2021

A. Fleerackers, K. Shores, N. Chtena, J. P. Alperin

This study analyzes changes in media coverage of preprints from 2014-2021, finding increased coverage of COVID-19-related preprints, especially in health-focused outlets, suggesting a shift in journalistic norms.

bioRxiv · Jul 10, 2023Scientific Communication & Education

Second-order Citations in Altmetrics: A Case Study Analyzing the Audiences of COVID-19 Research in the News and on Social Media

J. P. Alperin, A. Fleerackers, M. Riedlinger, S. Haustein

This study examines second-order citations of COVID-19 research in news media on social platforms, finding they reach broader audiences than direct citations.

bioRxiv · Apr 5, 2023Scientific Communication & Education

"It's my job": A qualitative study of the mediatization of science within the scientist-journalist relationship

L. L. Moorhead, A. Fleerackers, L. A. Maggio

This study identifies three patterns of scientists' use of media logic through interviews, including a newly discovered pattern of affiliation.

bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2022 · PreprintScientific Communication & Education

Science in motion: A qualitative analysis of journalists' use and perception of preprints

A. Fleerackers, L. Moorhead, L. A. Maggio, K. Fagan, J. P. Alperin

This study examines how journalists use and perceive preprints during the pandemic, finding they balance potential benefits against risks of misinformation.

bioRxiv · Feb 3, 2022Scientific Communication & Education