Diplomata: uma plataforma para facilitação do acesso ao conhecimento científico

Abstract

Scientific production is a powerful tool, thanks to its solid methodological processes and precise language. At the same time, academic language is also a barrier for the general public to access and enjoy this valuable knowledge. There is a large gap between population and scientific knowledge, government disincentives towards public universities and the growing culture of disinformation favored by practicality only widen this gap. Understanding the potential of the internet and its technologies in terms of reach, distribution and accessibility, the question arises: how can we use web technologies to popularize access to science? This work set out to develop a web solution that facilitates access to academic content for the general public, without compromising its original sources, fostering a culture of searching for scientific knowledge and aiming to reduce barriers between society and academia. The results achieved with the usability test on the prototype with volunteers, the SUS questionnaire (System Usability Scale) revealed a positive adherence by users with the proposed solution, as well as the publication of the first version in an online domain meeting all the established requirements. during the development process.