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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to How to strengthen societal impact of research and innovation? Lessons learned from assessing participatory knowledge infrastructures funded by the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development
ClearA Strategic Framework for Community Engagement in Oceans and Human Health
This paper presents a strategic framework for community engagement in the Oceans and Human Health field, reviewing how participatory research approaches can connect coastal communities with scientists to address marine environmental threats including plastic pollution. The framework emphasizes co-production of knowledge as essential for translating ocean health research into effective public health responses.
Effect of community participation on sustainable development: an assessment of sustainability domains in Malaysia
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it investigates how community participation in coral reef conservation programs affects sustainable development outcomes in Malaysia.
Transdisciplinary research: if it's so important, why aren't we all doing it?
This Dutch paper advocates for transdisciplinary research as an essential approach for tackling complex environmental challenges, describing practical steps for collaboration between academic and applied researchers.
Towards a definition of microplastics : Considerations for the specification of physico-chemical properties
This report from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health proposes a formal definition of microplastics based on physicochemical properties, and provides a decision framework for classifying particles. Agreed definitions are foundational to standardizing microplastic research and regulation across Europe.
Communication Beyond COVID-19 of Portuguese Health Entities Through Social Media
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it analyzes how Portuguese public health institutions used social media to communicate non-COVID-19 health content during the pandemic.
Exploring the Differences and InfluencingFactors of Public Participation in EnvironmentalProtection Behavior in the Private and PublicSpheres in China
Not relevant to microplastics — this sociological study analyzes factors influencing Chinese citizens' environmental protection behaviors in public and private spheres, using 2013 national survey data.
How scientific networks can help advancing both scientific knowledge and public policies: the case study of the “Plastics, Environment and Health” network
This paper describes the French interdisciplinary research network on plastics, environment, and health, which was established in 2019 to coordinate research across ecotoxicology, chemistry, physics, and social science. The network has facilitated collaborations, standardized methods, and produced policy-relevant findings on plastic pollution across soil, air, water, and human health impacts.
Next steps for research on society and microplastics
This perspective paper assessed the contributions of social and behavioral sciences to microplastics research, covering policy analysis, public education, and stakeholder engagement. The authors argue for greater integration of social science methods to understand and reduce plastic pollution at the human systems level.
Use of scientific evidence to inform environmental health policies and governance strategies at the local level
Researchers examined how scientific evidence informs environmental health policies at the local governance level, finding gaps between available research on emerging contaminants like microplastics and their translation into effective regulatory strategies.
Dealing with Microplastics pollution in the Netherlands : human health risk assessment and policy making approaches
This Dutch policy thesis conducted a health risk assessment for microplastic exposure in the Netherlands, analyzing both scientific evidence and existing regulatory measures. The study found that current regulations do not adequately address microplastic risks and recommends a more precautionary policy approach.
Informing environmental health and risk priorities through local outreach and extension
This brief paper discusses approaches to incorporating local community outreach into environmental health and risk prioritization. It advocates for participatory frameworks that integrate community knowledge into research agendas for emerging contaminants including microplastics.
Understanding public perceptions toward sustainable healthcare through psychological network analysis of material preference and attitudes toward plastic medical devices
This paper is not about microplastics; it surveys public attitudes and preferences toward sustainable versus conventional plastic materials used in medical devices, using psychological network analysis.
Next steps for research on society and microplastics
This perspective paper outlined priority directions for social and behavioral science research on microplastics, building on the established contributions of social sciences to understanding policy, stakeholder views, and public behavior around plastic pollution. The authors called for greater integration of social science methods to address governance gaps and support effective microplastic management.
Exploring the microplastics health impacts risk perception in Iranian people: Challenges and improvement strategies
Researchers surveyed Iranians to assess their awareness and risk perception of microplastic health hazards, finding significant gaps in public understanding despite growing environmental contamination. The study proposes strategies spanning individual behavior, community education, and national policy to improve microplastic risk management.
Introducing Health-Climate-Economics and Rapid Viability Test for Candidate Solutions as a Tool for Automated Healthcare Procurement and Evaluation
This paper introduces a health-climate-economics framework for evaluating healthcare procurement decisions that account for climate and health co-benefits. It is not related to microplastics.
Conducting Research in a Post-normal Paradigm: Practical Guidance for Applying Co-production of Knowledge
This review provides practical guidance for applying co-production of knowledge in environmental research, addressing challenges of meaningful scientist-stakeholder engagement to increase public participation and scientific relevance.
A survey on knowledge and awareness on the issue "microplastics": a pilot study on a sample of future public health professionals.
This pilot survey of future public health professionals revealed limited knowledge about microplastic pollution, highlighting the need for better education so that health workers can effectively communicate microplastic risks to the general population.
Microplastic pollution - what have we learned from the last 20 years of research and what are the priorities ahead?
This paper reviewed two decades of microplastic research progress, from the 2004 discovery paper through current knowledge on sources, environmental distribution, and effects. Key findings are that the field has matured substantially, though standardized methodologies and long-term health impact data are still needed.
Second Life Plastic Project: Using a One Health Lens to Address Plastic Bottle Pollution
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper proposes a One Health initiative to collect and 3D-print plastic bottles into furniture as a community-scale plastic pollution reduction strategy, without investigating microplastic contamination or health effects.
Do community entrepreneurial development shape the sustainability of tourist villages?
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it examines how community entrepreneurial development influences the sustainability of tourism villages in Banten Province, Indonesia.
Assessing the Levels of Awareness among European Citizens about the Direct and Indirect Impacts of Plastics on Human Health
Researchers surveyed European citizens across multiple countries about their awareness of direct and indirect health impacts of plastic pollution, finding that awareness of plastic's environmental harms was widespread but that knowledge of specific health risks — including those from microplastics and chemical additives — was much lower.
Refining tools to bridge the gap between academia and chemical regulation: perspectives for WikiREACH
This paper proposed improvements to how chemical risk assessors access and use scientific literature data, arguing that better data infrastructure could lead to more comprehensive regulatory hazard assessments. Improved data availability is also relevant to microplastic risk assessment, where literature is rapidly growing and difficult to synthesize.
Internet User Awareness Assessment on the Impact of Microplastics on Health
A survey of 281 internet users aged 15–50 across diverse demographics assessed public awareness of microplastic health risks. Results revealed significant gaps in understanding — most respondents had heard of microplastics but underestimated their prevalence in food and water and were unaware of specific health effects. The study highlights that public health messaging about microplastics lags well behind the scientific evidence, which matters because consumer behaviour and policy support both depend on informed public understanding.
Bridging the gap between microplastic research and social awareness of microplastic pollution through science communication: A call for action
Researchers examined the gap between scientific knowledge of microplastic pollution and public awareness, calling for improved science communication strategies. The study found that despite an enormous body of research documenting microplastics in soil, water, air, and organisms, effective translation of these findings into public understanding and policy action remains inadequate.