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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · Apr 28

Hi Bluesky! 👋

We're the Academic division of Oxford University Press and we're excited to join this vibrant community, full of academics, thinkers, and those that are curious about the world around them.

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6h

October’s ODNB update has four new articles on historic figures in Britain of African or part-African descent, including Yorke, Lecesne, Lewis, and Durham. Plus a survey of the sitters in the painting of the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention.

Read the stories on #ODNB: oxford.ly/46VduWJ

Henry Redhead Yorke; Louis Celeste Lecesne; Edmonia Lewis; Jimmy Durham, and the painting of the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention.

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 8h

Selected by the editorial team, this Editor’s Choice collection from the Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology showcases research with clinical and translational importance.

Explore this curated collection: oxford.ly/4n037FR

Editor's Choice Collection from the Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology. OUP

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 21h

"The opening pages of Harold and the Purple Crayon illustrate why throwing prompts into AI does not create art. Art begins by facing an empty canvas."

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Continue Reading: oxford.ly/3J2OlA0

#AI

On the OUPblog. Turn Off AI. Pick up a crayon by Philip Nel. Cover of How to Draw the World on a background of finger paint

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 1d

Your expertise in botany or plant science can help maintain the standard of one of our leading journals.

Join the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society as a reviewer: oxford.ly/4gZTl4W

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 1d

Are you looking for an efficient turnaround for peer review?

G3 offers a fast, thorough & transparent editorial process. Aiming for ~6-week decisions with insights from at least two experienced Editors to improve your manuscript: oxford.ly/4nMW04E

Why publish with G3 Genes, Genomes, Genetics

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 2d

Are you a solid-Earth geophysicist interested in shaping the future of research publishing?

Geophysical Journal International is inviting applications for the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief. Apply by 22 October 2025: oxford.ly/3IYmr8m

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Job posting for Geophysical Journal International seeking a Deputy Editor-in-Chief. Deadline is October 22, 2025. 'Learn More and Apply Now'. Oxford University Press and Royal Astronomical Society logos are displayed.

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 2d

Looking for a journal you can trust with your next big paper? We have you covered.

@evojlinnsoc.bsky.social has just been listed in the DOAJ, which is a gold star for quality in the open access world.

Be confident that your work is in a reputable place: oxford.ly/470V45F

EVOLIN is now listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Blue card design with journal cover.

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 2d

Is ‘independent’ journalism in crisis?

Communication, Culture & Critique is accepting submissions for a special issue that interrogates the normative ideal of independent journalism, and whether journalism is in ‘ruins’.

Want to be a part of the discourse? 👇

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Call for Papers by Communication, Culture & Critique on the current state of independent journalism; submit by December 15, 2025.

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 3d

From childhood nostalgia to grown-up complexity, John Williams’ music grows with you.

Rediscover nine unforgettable scores and the emotions they carry in this post on the OUP Blog, and then let us know in the comments your favorite Williams score! oxford.ly/4h1ZYUr

#FilmSky #MusicSky

Nine Reasons Why I Love John Williams [Playlist]

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 3d

📢 Check out Oxford Open Economics’ wide-ranging review of inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The supplement features 27 expert papers over decades of research.

What stood out to you from their findings?

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Oxford Open Economics Supplementary Issue. OUP

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 3d

Enhance your academic profile with every publication. Publishing in #RASTI, a journal from @rasjournals.bsky.social, now brings the added advantage of Web of Science visibility: oxford.ly/4396zXi

RASTI has been officially listed in Web of Science, expanding global discoverability for authors and scholars.

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

📢 Are you curious as to how hormones and the brain interact to influence health and disease?

A new #Neuroendocrinology Thematic Issue from @endosocjournals.bsky.social explores this very question.

📖🩺 See what our authors have to say: oxford.ly/4mMQvld

Read a Thematic Issue on Neuroendocrinology

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

Looking to publish your research? @biojlinnsoc.bsky.social is seeking submissions for a Special Issue on Organismal Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World.

Deadline for submissions: 15 January 2026

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Submit to BIOLIN Special Issue on Organismal Resilience.

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

Looking for the right home for your applied economics research?

Publishing with Q Open offers global readership and a fuss-free submission system.

Discover what else your paper will benefit from: oxford.ly/4nWaSx9

Why publish with Q Open? Oxford University Press

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

Behind every great paper is a thoughtful reviewer. If you care about mentoring, learning, and contributing to a vibrant research community, #RASTI wants you: oxford.ly/4pZ3Fy7

Become a RASTI reviewer and support fellow researchers

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

Publishing is more than getting accepted—it’s about impact. Genetics supports your work from peer review through promotion: oxford.ly/4nP44lC

Why publish with GENETICS? Oxford University Press

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 4d

🌐 Words evolve — but how?

Professor Chris Smith (Université Caen Normandie) explores the fascinating world of semantic change and how meanings shift over time.

🔗 Dive in: oxford.ly/4nVZpxB

#Linguistics #LanguageChange

OED case study about semantic change research, with an image of a chameleon to illustrate

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 5d

What’s on your travel bucket list? 🌍

From Patagonia to Kyoto, the "Atlas of the World" brings global wonders to your fingertips with stunning cartography and clarity.

A perfect coffee table companion: oxford.ly/4nxsMGI

Oxford's "Atlas of the World" is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Learn more.

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 5d

Politics. Economics. Sociology. Culture. The @isanet.bsky.social is at the heart of all things international studies 🌎

Explore the seven ISA journals and find the perfect home for your research 📚

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Submit to an ISA Journal | ISA 2024 Annual Convention

Hear from editors of a number of ISA Journals and learn the benefits of publishing with us. For more information: https://oxford.ly/4nSEZWc © Oxford University Press

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 5d

Ever wondered what a truly sustainable food system looks like? 🍃 Explore sample content From Silo to Spoon by Paul B. Thompson, currently free to read 👀

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Explore content from Oxford Scholarship Online. Dive in.

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6d

Does your research address social or political challenges that span across disciplines? Discover why PNAS Nexus Reviewing Editor Katherine Ognyanova believes interdisciplinary research is essential. @pnasnexus.org

Start connecting ideas that matter: academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/pa...

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6d

📘 Prague is more than a city—it’s a story. In her sweeping new history, Cynthia Paces uncovers the soul of the “Mother of Cities” and the people who shaped it. Hear her on New Books Network podcast. #skystorians

🎧 Listen: oxford.ly/3WkcTHI

New Books Network interview with Cynthia Paces, author of "Prague"

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6d

Honouring 25 years of dedication to the Journal of Conflict and Security Law, the new Myjer-White Prize recognises exceptional research.

Submit to the first annual award now as we celebrate the authors behind 2025’s most original and impactful articles: oxford.ly/4o1NRsR

The new Myjer-White Prize by Oxford University Press' Journal of Conflict & Security Law

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6d

🌟 You can now read the winner of Case Report of the Year from Oxford Medical Case Reports, as well as other recent top reports in this collection: oxford.ly/4gRnqUr

Check out the case report of the year announced by Oxford Medical Case Reports

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 6d

Merriam’s kangaroo rat ✅
Duckweed Fern ✅
Pismo Clam ✅

Journal of Heredity has launched the California Conservation Genomics Project Special Collection, featuring genome assemblies for all these species, and more!

📖 Browse the full collection here: oxford.ly/3KtHAHT

Journal of Heredity has launched the California Conservation Genomics Project Special Collection.