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October 18, 2025Public Understanding of ScienceOpen Access

Of Issue Advocates and Honest Brokers: Participation of U.S. and German scientists in COVID-19 policy disputes

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NBNils Bienzeisler

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Overview

Survey reveals distinct roles of scientists in COVID-19 policy debates, suggesting U.S. advocates prioritize science in policymaking.

Key Points

  • Scientists in the U.S. and Germany navigate policy disputes during COVID-19, showing varied self-identification.
  • Four groups emerged from the survey: Moderate Mainstreamers, Issue Advisors, Issue Advocates, and Honest Brokers.
  • U.S.-based Issue Advocates emphasize the role of science in directing policy, reflecting differing perspectives.
  • Overall, pandemic researchers clarified research relevance, avoiding political bias in their communications.

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Nils Bienzeisler (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f35bfc73f0a7d050f47db3https://doi.org/10.1177/09636625251371565
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