O potencial do uso de vídeos na comunicação científica: reflexões sobre a utilização de vídeos de apresentação de resultados de pesquisa em universidades

Abstract

Scientific communication is an essential activity for the advancement of science and has faced changes and challenges for improvement, particularly with the Open Science initiative, which aims to expand access to scientific knowledge. Additionally, the increased access to and production of digital video content has been considered a potentially useful way to communicate science. However, there is limited evidence on the usefulness and best methods for making scientific videos available, especially those presenting research results, such as in thesis defenses and scientific events. Consequently, there may be a lack of meeting potential demand. In light of this situation, this study proposes to demonstrate how digital videos presenting research results can be useful for students and researchers and systematically contribute to scientific communication and dissemination. This exploratory study employed an inductive approach and used quantitative and qualitative procedures for data collection and analysis. A user study was conducted using a closed online questionnaire with sample groups from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). Subsequently, documentary research was conducted on Youtube video channels to obtain data and video samples for testing video organization on the DSpace platform using the Dublin Core metadata standard. The obtained data indicate a considerable perception of demand and usefulness for videos presenting research results among undergraduate and graduate students at UFMG. Furthermore, there is technical feasibility for organizing and making videos available, especially thesis and dissertation defenses, using the Dublin Core metadata standard on the DSpace platform used for institutional repositories. This study provides a significant contribution to the field of scientific communication and the Open Science movement by analyzing the usefulness and demand for videos as an effective tool for transmitting scientific knowledge. It also highlights the importance of making scientific information more accessible, promoting the democratization of knowledge, and guiding strategies for scientific dissemination. Thus, this research helps build a connection between academia and society, strengthening trust and engagement with science.