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Crowd science user contribution patterns and their implications #MMPMID25561529
Sauermann H; Franzoni C
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2015[Jan]; 112 (3): 679-84 PMID25561529show ga
Involving the public in research may provide considerable benefits for the progress of science. However, the sustainability of ?crowd science? approaches depends on the degree to which members of the public are interested and provide continued labor inputs. We describe and compare contribution patterns in multiple projects using a range of measures. We show that effort contributions can be significant in magnitude and speed, but we also identify several challenges. In addition, we explore some of the underlying dynamics and mechanisms. As such, we provide quantitative evidence that is useful for scientists who consider adopting crowd science approaches and for scholars studying crowd-based knowledge production. Our results also inform current policy discussions regarding the organization of scientific research.