Citizen Science: Theory and Practice

About this Journal

Citizen Science: Theory and Practice is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by Ubiquity Press on behalf of the Citizen Science Association. The journal focuses on advancing the global field of citizen science by providing a venue for citizen science researchers and practitioners to share best practices in conceiving, developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining projects that facilitate public participation in scientific endeavors in any discipline. Authors include scientists, educators, community organizers, information technologists, conservation biologists, evaluators, land-use planners, and more. Readers include anyone interested in understanding and improving practice of the growing citizen science field. As an open-access journal no fees are charged to view any part of the journal, which is supported by nominal author’s fees. For more details, see More About This Journal under the About tab. Please, pay particular attention to the word count of your submission as papers that are over the limit will not be considered.

APCs increase for papers submitted after March 1, 2023

For manuscripts submitted on or after March 1, 2023, publication fees (APC) will be $1600 (note the pricing currency is now USD rather than GBP). This APC covers increased publication fees charged by our publisher, salaries/support for our Managing Editor and social media staff, and nominal compensation for editors including the Editor-in-Chief. In line with the values of the CSA, the Journal goals are to publish high-quality articles on the theory and practice of citizen science, be self-sustaining, advance inclusion across our field, and provide a cost-efficient and open-access publication opportunity at a rate below other journals.

Posted on 23 Feb 2023

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APCs increase for papers submitted after March 1, 2023

Engagement in the Data Collection Phase of the Scientific Process is Key for Enhancing Learning Gains

Opportunities and Barriers for Citizen Science Growth in Brazil: Reflections from the First Workshop of the Brazilian Citizen Science Network

Where Environmental Citizen Science Meets the Law

Obstacles to the Use of Citizen Data in Environmental Litigation before East African Courts

When Concerned People Produce Environmental Information: A Need to Re-Think Existing Legal Frameworks and Governance Models?

Integrating Citizen Science into the Work of United States Environmental Agencies

Expanding Citizen Science: Community Action Without Primary Data Collection

iWetland: A Community Science Platform for Monitoring Wetland Water Levels

Embedded Assessment as an Essential Method for Understanding Public Engagement in Citizen Science

Recruiting and Retaining Participants in Citizen Science: What Can Be Learned from the Volunteering Literature?

The Wabash Sampling Blitz: A Study on the Effectiveness of Citizen Science

Butterfly Citizen Science Projects Support Conservation Activities among their Volunteers

Monitoring Marcellus: A Case Study of a Collaborative Volunteer Monitoring Project to Document the Impact of Unconventional Shale Gas Extraction on Small Streams

Strategies Employed by Citizen Science Programs to Increase the Credibility of Their Data

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