Information mediation in Science, Technology & Innovation: scientific divulgation strategies in graduate programs in the state of Alagoas
Scientific divulgation. Information on CT&I. Information mediation.
Reaching the 21st century is observing science reach the peak of its influence and its predominance, manifesting a society articulated by two networks that present an evident relationship of interdependence, information and communication. On the other hand, even with the massive production of qualified information and technical search apparatus, the knowledge framework is still mostly present among peers and is not disseminated to the population. It is necessary that the population becomes aware of what is being produced in scientific institutions, and, therefore, the dissemination process arises, which becomes quite relevant. But this process must be thought of taking into account the general and specific material conditions, and, in this sense, it is achieved that the understanding of the information mediation process in Science, Technology and Innovation (CT&I) in the scope of Information Science becomes fundamental. In this context, this research aims to analyze scientific dissemination as a process of mediation of information in ST&I, within the scope of stricto sensu graduate programs in the study of Alagoas. Therefore, it aims to identify the mediators and actors involved in this process; verify the mediation policies undertaken with graduate programs; characterize the artifacts used in the dissemination of information; and examine the dissemination actions developed. The research will be characterized in terms of objectives, approach and data collection procedures as exploratory-descriptive, qualitative and quantitative, and field. The research universe comprised the postgraduate programs in the state of Alagoas and the sample, the programs that have a basic infrastructure for scientific dissemination. Data collection will be carried out through the triangulation between documentary survey, application of questionnaires and interview application. The data will be organized with the use of graphics, tables and photos, which show the mediation process of information in ST&I through scientific dissemination. The analysis of the results will include the analysis of scientific findings and the dialogue with the referenced authors. It is expected as a result a description of the elements that make up scientific dissemination as a strategy for mediating information in ST&I.