Stakeholder Participation in Physics Decision-Making: Insights from Risk Management and Radiation Protection
Introduction Decision-making in physics research and applications—especially those involving high‑energy experiments, nuclear facilities, or large‑scale infrastructure—often carries significant societal, environmental, and safety implications. Engaging stakeholders—ranging from local communities and regulatory agencies to industry partners and scientific collaborators—has become increasingly recognized as a means of producing decisions that are responsive to diverse interests and values. The…
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