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The identification of “citizen science” as an umbrella term, or “common name” gathering a “wide range of activities and practices” (Haklay et al, 2020), together with a raising interest for renewed collaborations between research and society (Mahr et al, 2018), has caused a steady increase in visibility for citizen science practices in recent years. Despite all, still the definition of citizen science is problematic (Haklay et al, 2021), and citizen science as a field seems somewhat resistant to obeying a limited set of definitions and instead attracts discussions about what type of activities and practices should be included in it.

Submission guidelines

• Abstract length: max 750 words
• Deadline for submitting your abstract: 31^th of May 2022
• Feedback on the acceptance of abstract will be provided by 30^th July 2022
• Full Papers length: between 4000 and 7500 words
• Deadline for submitting the full paper: 30^th of November 2022
• Languages: abstracts and papers can be written in English or Italian. French and Spanish are also welcome.

Please submit your abstract on EasyChair at the following link. The platform will ask your contacts details, some additional info and then to upload the abstract as a separate document. The abstract document must be anonymous. This will allow us to assure a blind review process (your contacts will not be shared with reviewers). 

Expected publication of the special issue: June 2023