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ClearCrowdsourcing Knowledge Production of COVID-19 Information on Japanese Wikipedia in the Face of Uncertainty: Empirical Analysis
Researchers conducted an empirical analysis of COVID-19 article editing patterns on Japanese Wikipedia, finding that science and medicine experts tended to remain silent during periods of high scientific uncertainty. The study suggests that social and political context outweighs purely scientific discussion in shaping high-quality information production under uncertainty.
Constitutive and Material: An Empirical Analysis of the Two Dimensions of the Communication on Microplastics in Japanese Journals
This study analyzed how microplastic communication has been framed in Japanese academic journals, examining both content and material dimensions of how science about plastic pollution is produced and shared. The research provides insight into how public understanding of microplastics developed in Japan as a scientific and social concern.
Editor’s Note
Not relevant to microplastics — this is an editor's note for a science and technology studies journal curating articles about public health history in Japan.
Language-Agnostic Modeling of Source Reliability on Wikipedia
Researchers developed a language-agnostic machine learning model to assess the reliability of web domains used as references across multiple Wikipedia language editions, evaluating domain credibility within articles on controversial topics such as Climate Change, COVID-19, and Biology.
Comparative Analysis of Microplastics Research Trends in Korea, China, and Japan Using Text Mining
Researchers conducted a comparative text mining analysis of microplastics research trends in Korea, China, and Japan using keyword co-occurrence and topic modeling, finding that Korea emphasizes ecosystem toxicity, China focuses on transport mechanisms and heavy metal interactions, and Japan investigates distribution and biodiversity impacts.
From nanoplastic to microplastic: A bibliometric analysis on the presence of plastic particles in the environment
Researchers performed a bibliometric analysis of 3,820 publications on nanoplastics and microplastics from Web of Science, finding substantial growth in publications since 2009 with the USA and China as top contributors, while identifying gaps in standardized methodology and definitions that complicate cross-study comparisons.
Empirical relationship between the number of review and research articles
This bibliometric study examined the statistical relationship between the number of review articles and original research articles published over time in academic fields. While not related to microplastics directly, the findings shed light on publishing patterns that affect how scientific knowledge on topics like plastic pollution gets synthesized and communicated.
An Integrated Assessmentof Microplastic Pollutionin Coastal Surface Water and Sediment of Japan
Researchers conducted an integrated assessment of microplastic pollution in coastal surface water and sediment around Japan, providing a comprehensive dataset that clarifies the extent of contamination in Japanese coastal areas previously lacking systematic monitoring data.
A Bibliometric perspective on the evolution of research in sludge management: Opportunities and challenges
A bibliometric analysis traced the evolution of research on a specific topic related to microplastics, mapping publication trends, leading authors, and emerging themes over time. Bibliometric studies help identify where the field is growing and where knowledge gaps remain to be filled.
Global trends and prospects in microplastics research: A bibliometric analysis
Researchers conducted a bibliometric analysis of global microplastics research using the Web of Science database from 1986 to 2019. The study found that publications on microplastics increased significantly since 2011, with research hotspots and trends shifting from marine contamination surveys toward understanding ecological impacts and human health implications.
Unveiling the Microplastics Menace: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2011 to 2023
A bibliometric analysis of microplastic research from 2011 to 2023 maps the rapid growth of this field, identifying bioaccumulation in marine organisms, ecological impacts, and detection techniques as areas with significant remaining knowledge gaps. The analysis highlights that while publication volume has surged, critical questions about long-term ecosystem effects and exposure risks remain underexplored, pointing to where future research investment is most needed.
The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception
Researchers examined how media narratives about microplastic pollution influence public risk perception. The study argues that accurate and balanced reporting is essential to prevent misinformation and ensure people clearly understand the risks associated with microplastics. The findings suggest that understanding public perceptions can help design better interventions to reduce plastic consumption and its associated health and environmental impacts.
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.
Who are the “Heroes of CRISPR”? Public science communication on Wikipedia and the challenge of micro-notability
Researchers applied a digital method called Name Edit Analysis to trace how individual scientists are cited within CRISPR-related Wikipedia articles, examining the challenge of 'micro-notability' in public science communication. They found dynamic, ongoing negotiations over which scientists are credited in innovation narratives, revealing that Wikipedia's community-driven editorial process shapes public attribution of scientific discovery.
How Are Microplastics Represented in the Korean Media? : An Analysis Based on Reporting Periods, Political Inclinations and Uncertainty
An analysis of 514 South Korean news articles about microplastics from 2018 to 2023 found that media coverage focused heavily on health and environmental risks while rarely acknowledging the scientific uncertainty that still surrounds microplastic hazards. Coverage shifted after a 2021 government anti-plastics policy announcement, moving from problem-framing toward response-framing, with progressive outlets emphasizing regulation and conservative outlets emphasizing research and technology. The study warns that consistent omission of uncertainty in media reporting may suppress public scientific debate and lead to poorly calibrated risk perceptions.
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.
How do humans recognize and face challenges of microplastic pollution in marine environments? A bibliometric analysis
Researchers performed a bibliometric analysis of 1,898 publications on marine microplastics, mapping research growth, collaboration networks, and thematic trends over time, and predicting that future research will increasingly focus on biological effects, human health impacts, and policy-relevant risk characterization.
The shifting baseline of microplastic measurement: A comparison of methodologies used in estuarine-based studies and guideline recommendations
Researchers reviewed the methods used in 175 estuarine microplastic studies conducted across 36 countries between 2013 and 2023, comparing them against current guideline recommendations. They found that while most studies used acceptable identification methods, fewer than half followed recommended practices for analytical reporting, and only 30% used adequate quality controls. The findings highlight a significant consistency problem in microplastic research that makes it difficult to compare results across studies.
Uncertainty about the risks associated with microplastics among lay and topic-experienced respondents
Researchers surveyed 1,681 respondents globally and found significant uncertainty about microplastic health risks not only among the general public but also among scientists who study plastics, reflecting the genuine knowledge gaps in current research on microplastic hazards.
Plastamination, Human Health, and Countries’ Cultural Orientation: An Exploratory Study on Prevention Strategies and Organizational Policies and Practices
Researchers conducted a systematic bibliometric review of microplastic and nanoplastic contamination (plastamination) literature from 1974 to 2025, examining biological, medical, engineering, and cultural dimensions of the problem, and finding that integrated multidisciplinary approaches linking technology, culture, and medicine are essential for developing effective global prevention strategies and organizational policies.
Scientometric Analysis of Microplastics across the Globe
A scientometric analysis of 8257 microplastics publications from 1980-2021 found that the term microplastics as a pollution descriptor emerged in 2004 and publication rates grew dramatically from 2014 onward, with China, USA, Germany, and the UK as leading research nations.
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.
Making sense of microplastics? Public understandings of plastic pollution
Researchers conducted focus groups to explore public understanding of microplastics and plastic pollution. Most participants were unaware of microplastics, and few connected their personal plastic use to ocean pollution, instead associating the issue with distant images like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The study suggests that the invisible scale of microplastics, limited scientific understanding, and deeply embedded cultural habits around plastic use present significant barriers to behavior change.
Global research hotspots and trends on microplastics: a bibliometric analysis
A bibliometric analysis of microplastics publications from 1990 to 2022 found a 19-fold increase in publications and 35-fold increase in citations since 2015, with research clustering around distribution, toxicity, analytical methods, and adsorption of co-pollutants.