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Science Communication and Citizen Science: Vademecum - a Handbook for the IPM-Popillia Horizon 2020 Project

Under the title, a Horizon 2020 project took place from 2020 to 2024, looking at the impact of invasive beetle species on the plant health. Although the project has successfully been concluded, the results are still actively disseminated, and now also available in a visually appealing and comprehensive guide co-authored and designed by the SPOTTERON team. In this short blog, we will introduce the Vademecum regarding Popillia japonica, including the invasive species monitoring for national

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The 2026/2027 Horizon Europe Work Programmes - Draft Versions Publicly Available and Includes Public Engagement & Citizen Science

When one project calendar year is turning to the end soon, another is on the horizon! The Horizon Europe Work Programmes for 2026-2027 are in the making and. We took a look at the recent draft documents which are available under In this short blog, we will explore the published draft versions of the Work Programmes for 2026–2027 with a particular attention to Pillar II of Horizon Europe, especially Cluster 6. Along with the 2026/2027 Work Programme draft version overview, we also take this

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Project Activity System for Citizen Science Apps

In many Citizen Science projects, there are geographical location-related events or activities to interact with as a participant. Such activities can, for example, be simply a workshop taking place or something more permanent like an exhibition, a nature trail, or a project-related area that needs highlighting. With the integrated system called "Project Activities" on the SPOTTERON Citizen Science App platform, there is a full toolkit available for all projects.The Project Activity system has grown

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SPOTTERON FOUR PREVIEW - A new generation of Citizen Science Apps is on the horizon

The SPOTTERON platform is always extending and together with , new features and functionalities are constantly developed. With a new set of major core extensions and the overhaul of important system-related functionalities, the new platform version, SPOTTERON FOUR, brings new innovative tools and options for all Citizen Science projects.As a preview compilation, here is a short overview of the core extensions that come with the new version. As always, all new features are available for all project

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Does Data Validation improve with the community's help in Citizen Science Apps?

The new on the SPOTTERON Platform allows Citizen Scientists to be more deeply involved in the scientific process. The feature update in the by allows users not only to submit observations but also to assess the accuracy and support the observations of others.The data validation process asks users to review others' observations and agree or disagree with their spot. App users can also add comments to discuss the observation and share their knowledge.

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Monday, 16 January 2023

Discover how a Citizen Science App is helping to protect Kenya's Mammals: the new Video about MAKENYA

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The MAKENYA Mammal Atlas App is a Kenyan citizen science mobile-based application that allows users to monitor and track rare and common mammals. It allows users to use their map location or GPS coordinates of the area they spotted a particular mammal, share pictures, and identify the species. The project has been the first Citizen S...

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Discover how a Citizen Science App is helping to protect Kenya's Mammals: the new Video about MAKENYA

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