Science Communication is an international, interdisciplinary social science journal that examines such topics as the nature of scientific expertise as represented through communication and the processes or effects characterizing the communication of science in any context. Science is broadly defined to include environmental science, health science, and technology. Science Communication welcomes submissions of empirical research from authors in all relevant disciplines (including the social sciences, the humanities, and science itself). Both qualitative and quantitative research papers with a basis in theory are acceptable. Preference is given to articles that bridge the gap between theory and practice and that will be of interest across disciplines. In addition to peer-reviewed research, Science Communication publishes commentaries that analyze issues and trends in the field – whether scholarly, professional, or policy-related – and a periodic summary of new books in the field.