Ruike Lin
Research Subjects
Ruike Lin has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Cliff Johnson
1 shared publication- Corey Jackson
The Information School, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
1 shared publication - Laura Trouille
12 Science Engagement Division, The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
1 shared publication - Liz Dowthwaite
School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG8 1BB, UK
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 27 February 2026
- Published by Elsevier in SSRN Electronic Journal
Participation Through Perspective: How Perceptions Shape Participation in Virtual Citizen Science
Citizen science projects aim to democratize research by inviting broad public participation, yet sustaining engagement depends as much on community experience as on individual motivation. This paper examines how volunteers perceive the Zooniverse platform across dimensions of belonging, respect, diversity, and responsiveness, and how those perceptions shape patterns of participation. Drawing on survey responses (N = 6,030) and linked to contribution (N = 2,605) data across more than 100 projects, we quantify how perceptions mediate participation intensity in relation to socio-demographic factors. We demonstrate that volunteers with positive perceptions of community belonging, respect, and diversity contribute substantially more than peers with neutral or disagreeable views. These perception-contribution links are robust across demographics and extend beyond known participation gaps, providing actionable guidance for designing inclusive citizen science platforms.
- 27 February 2026
- Published by Elsevier in SSRN Electronic Journal
Open AccessParticipation Through Perspective: How Perceptions Shape Participation in Virtual Citizen Science
Citizen science projects aim to democratize research by inviting broad public participation, yet sustaining engagement depends as much on community experience as on individual motivation. This paper examines how volunteers perceive the Zooniverse platform across dimensions of belonging, respect, diversity, and responsiveness, and how those perceptions shape patterns of participation. Drawing on survey responses (N = 6,030) and linked to contribution (N = 2,605) data across more than 100 projects, we quantify how perceptions mediate participation intensity in relation to socio-demographic factors. We demonstrate that volunteers with positive perceptions of community belonging, respect, and diversity contribute substantially more than peers with neutral or disagreeable views. These perception-contribution links are robust across demographics and extend beyond known participation gaps, providing actionable guidance for designing inclusive citizen science platforms.