(Optional) In your opinion, what can be done to build trust with the public?

to respond immediately to their fears in searching solutions to their problems and giving the scientific background they need in time

It need to form some committees which is involve in the field to discuss and tighten the monitoring on the relation between researchers in the same field.

In my opinion it is unfixable until the public is confronted with flawed political and regulatory actions based on junk science, where they understand how they have been hoodwinked and, as a result, are losing important lifestyle elements either through restrictions or high cost.   Then, and maybe only then, will the public stand up and put a halt to the nonsense.  Possibly, through honest and understandable educational attempts, maybe (a big maybe) can legitimate science be presented in a way to teach the public the distinction between scientifically sound versus poor political and regulatory decision making.  This is a huge uphill battle since it involves lawyers and politicians (lawyers), aided by the media and academics, who are incapable of understanding fact from fiction, uncertainties, or who are driven by ulterior motives in making poor political and regulatory decisions.

Increase transparency 

Strong policy in place that support the public trust in science 

Academic integrity matters.  

Spread all findings in simple and brief way by appealing targeted community.

Leave ideas freely circulate and not contaminate science discussions with political or ideological issues.

Fair awareness creation!

Professional organizations, academia, and research centers must adopt standard practices to provide immediate rebuttal to media misinformation in science.  Credible voices with easy-to-understand messages is needed.

Addressing this erosion requires a multifaceted approach, involving improved science communication, greater transparency, and efforts to depoliticize scientific issues. Ultimately, rebuilding and maintaining public trust in science is essential for addressing the global challenges that lie ahead. 

Prominent people and politicians need to be more honest. Media needs to be more discerning. I think that is happening in Europe, but not in the US

THE PUBLIC is not one thing. SCIENCE is not one thing. Public education is failing. Under the US system where K-12 education is under local control and communications are dispersed, the chances of success are minimal. Even a national "moonshot" effort cannot be used to get public attention anymore. One might hope that climate change will eventually get people's attention, but probably less as a science education project than a practical disaster survival exercise.

We need to do a far better job of educating the public as to how science is conducted, and the value of peer-review.  We also need to have scientists more aggressively debunk some of the misinformation parading as science on social media.

Send people who have been trained in scientific jobs to elemental schools 

More science in everyday life, media... scientific explanations, examples, evidence...

There should be general reorientation that brings scientific findings to the public in the layman's language and not in high scientific jargons.  

we need a strict separation between scientific funding, and scientists.
The bigpharma should leave the field and stop manipulating everyone with huge amount of money.
They should be put out of our institutions

Increased funding for programs to introduce the merits of science and science literacy K-12, as well as having dedicated reporting in public media that caters to communicating science to the general public.

Researchers need to speak with less hubris and scientism. Acknowledge limitations of science 

Education is the key 

A major accurate and almost immediate, respected, inetrnet resource is needed.

Enhance Transparency: Clearly communicate how scientific research is conducted, including the methodologies, potential conflicts of interest, and limitations. Transparency helps demystify the process and shows that science is self-correcting.

Improve Science Communication: Simplify complex scientific concepts and make them more accessible to the general public. Using clear, relatable language and avoiding jargon can help bridge the gap between scientists and the public.

Engage with the Community: Foster direct interaction between scientists, healthcare professionals, and the public through forums, social media, and public talks. Building personal connections can make science more relatable and trustworthy.

Address Misinformation: Actively counter misinformation by providing accurate, evidence-based information through credible sources. Engaging with media and social platforms to correct false narratives can help restore trust.

Promote Consistency Among Experts: Strive for consensus among scientists and healthcare providers when communicating guidelines and recommendations. Unified messaging reduces confusion and builds confidence in scientific advice.

Involve the Public in Research: Encourage public participation in research through citizen science projects and patient-centered studies. When people are directly involved in scientific processes, they are more likely to trust the outcomes.

Highlight Success Stories: Share examples of how scientific research has positively impacted health and society. Real-life success stories can illustrate the value of science and reinforce public confidence.

I'm not very optimistic about this. Perhaps it would help to redirect scientific achievements to the solution of real problems of present societies, to regulate their use in the war industry, to predict and mitigate the unwanted consequences of some of its applications...

Clearer review  processes and “public fimriendly” abstracts, to ensure that not-scientific communittee understands papers. 

Avoid all political association with any political party. Keep the independence. 

I think that scientists should step up into leadership in a bipartisan way, to demonstrate that science is apolitical, and it would be great for leaders to endorse how science has enabled us to live more comfortable lives.

More and more discussion, interpretation, demonstrations of science. 

improve science communication -> use of social media to get in touch with public

Fact checking and moderation of online statements by the social media platforms that output false content. 
More scientist in the public eye speaking in ''plain'' terms.

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Primarily to support research related to alternative medicine and prevent the influence of big PHARMA. 

We need real ways of communication to explain what true science is and not continue to believe in influencers

Better education and more reporting on the deliberate misrepresentation of scientific evidence for political and financial gain.

More accurate scientific information for general public

Better scientific communication to the general public.

Avoiding the political interference in science, searching for the real scientists who are working devotedly to uncover the fact rather than promoting who rushed with false, unscientific and speculated information to the public. Being loyal to research ethics!

 To build public trust in science, scientists should engage in transparent communication, making research accessible and relatable. Promoting science education and ensuring ethical conduct fosters understanding and credibility. Collaborating with media for accurate reporting and showcasing the public benefits of science also strengthens trust. 

Have public interactions. Conducting multiple camps.And provide good facilities 

Improve the education level of all the people. Let people know what reasearcher are really doing

Engament in more scientific and public education 

Emphasizing the importance of research results and the need for good financial support for research and researchers

Quick understanding the dynamic needs of people and quick positive reponse to meet their need.

To build trust between the public and the scientific community, strategies include improving science communication, increasing transparency, localizing and personalizing science, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and prioritizing trust-building. These efforts involve translating technical findings into meaningful information, ensuring transparency about research methods, data, and potential conflicts of interest, and bringing science to the people.

be involved in KT and do not sell science. 

Discuss science openly and transparently. Celebrate scientific successes. Shred junk science 

Improve the level of formal education of the public. Then science will become more understandable.

Ensure rigor of results. Communicate uncertainty behind decisions

I think, we have to establish trusted media channels for public to present scientific data of public interest. Scintific data should be presented in interesting way to attract audience.

Improve health literacy and education and train the public to identify good Vs bad quality research 

Honesty in communicating scientific results and governmental agencies not cherry-picking studies to support a particular political agenda

More transparency. Highlighting the difficulties of making scientific discoveries. Making people understand the imporance of basic research. 

Illustrating the consequences of the otherwise. 

Educate the public 

Not easily possible so long as the internet and "social" web sites exist.

To build trust with the public, it is essential to promote transparency and clear communication in science. Scientists and experts should engage more actively with the public, making complex topics accessible and understandable. Combating misinformation through education and public outreach is crucial, as well as encouraging critical thinking and media literacy. Collaboration with trustworthy media outlets and involving the public in scientific discussions can also help bridge the gap, showing that science is not only reliable but also open to scrutiny and continuous improvement. 

1.  More interfaces with the public by scientists, including speaking in lay language at schools and various organizations
2.  Educating the media to provide the public with accurate information and hopefully minimize media bias
3.  Educating school children at elementary school levels and higher grades in basic scientific concepts