Characteristics of Spanish citizen participation practices in science

A new regime of science production is emerging from the involvement non-scientists. The present study aims to improve understanding this phenomenon with an analysis 16 interviews Spanish coordinators participatory practices. results indicate a majority strategic and captive publics point communication as key tool for development successful Five elements degree integration required develop citizen participation in practice were analysed: derived outputs, level participant contribution, assessment, replicability, facilitator training. Proposals strategies remove barriers are study's principal contribution.