Research on the Operation Mechanism of Science Popularization Bases Based on Actor-Network Theory

Abstract

Government-led, multi-stakeholder participation in social mobilization mechanisms and market-oriented operational models are important characteristics of the development of science popularization in the new era. Based on Actor-Network Theory, this paper employs methods such as questionnaires and structured interviews to analyze and sort out the relationships between various actors through the four steps of problem definition, interest allocation, recruitment, and mobilization in the translation process. The study examines the role of the Science and Technology Association (STA) as the core actor in the operational process, identifies the interests and obstacles of various actors, and proposes suggestions to better improve the operational mechanism of science popularization bases from aspects such as strengthening policy guidance, establishing alliances of science popularization base interests, and enriching the forms of activities at science popularization bases.