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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 20h

For this #WorldMentalHealthDay, take a look at the UCL Open Environment series Covid-19, mental health & the environment.

The full series, including all discussant articles, are available to view open access here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/collec...

#covid19 #mentalhealth #openaccess

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 21d

How did children’s behaviour during Covid-19 affect parents’ wellbeing? 🚸

This #OpenScienceWeek, explore open research linking family stress and child mental health across 66 countries.

Read the study here:
bit.ly/4fPcmGR

UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 22d

For #OpenScienceWeek we’re spotlighting research from the ‘UCL-Penn Global COVID Study’, exploring links between the pandemic, our environment and mental health.

This open access study explores how schizotypal traits & paranoia connected with loneliness across the pandemic: bit.ly/4mqwMbr

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 23d

How did loneliness and depression shift during UK lockdowns?

This two-wave replication study tested the robustness of earlier findings on mental health impacts within the environments that we live in.

Read the study:
bit.ly/4mq4xtv

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 23d

Explore our open collection on Covid-19, mental health and the environment in which we live for #OpenScienceWeek 🔓

This study of 155 doctoral students found cumulative stressors linked to depression, while coping skills & attentional ability offered protection 🧑‍🎓

Read here:
bit.ly/4oM0Qju

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 24d

UCL Open Environment is a non-commercial, funder-compliant journal and now indexed in #Scopus.

An #OpenScience journal focusing on inter- & multi-disciplinary #Environment related research. Read about the journal at journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 24d

From environmental health to climate change, public health and planetary health, publishing your work with us could help make a big difference, reaching a diverse & highly engaged audience.

Learn more about the journal journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/site/a...

About the journal

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 24d

Following rigorous evaluation, all articles already published can now be found in Scopus and all new articles will be deposited for you. Read more journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/93

UCL Open Environment Indexed in Scopus – A Milestone for Environmental Research

We are delighted to announce that UCL Open Environment has been accepted for indexing in Scopus, a leading abstract and citation database for peer-reviewed literature. This marks a major milestone in ...

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 24d

The only dedicated multi-disciplinary environmental #OpenScience journal publishing across all environment-related subjects just got better!

We’re now indexed in #Scopus 🙌

Learn more here 👉 journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe

The UCL Open Environment journal cover floats at the right side of this image, with a background of sea water meeting fresh water. There is an open access icon and text that reads 'now indexed in Scopus!'.

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 25d

For #OpenScienceWeek, we’re highlighting our open collection on COVID-19, mental health and the environment in which we live.

This study explores how adults worldwide experienced the pandemic, shedding light on resilience, recovery, and priorities for future support.

Read here:
bit.ly/3VekneN

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · 28d

How does our environment affect mental health? 🧠

For #OpenScienceWeek (15th–21st Sept), explore UCL Open Environment’s open collection on the effects Covid-19 and the environments in which we lived during the pandemic had on mental health.

Read here:
bit.ly/4lDS5VK

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Sep 9

📢 Exciting news! 📢

UCLOE is indexed in #Scopus!

Any researcher or professional inc. NGOs, Think Tanks, Inter-Gov Organisations, the UN, publishing in UCL Open Environment will be automatically indexed in Scopus.

Learn more journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/93

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Sep 2

Now indexed in #Scopus

Thank you to all our authors, reviewers and Editors for supporting our new way of open publishing 🙌🏾

All articles already published can now be found in Scopus. At UCLOE you can read and publish your research for free: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/93

UCL Open Environment Indexed in Scopus – A Milestone for Environmental Research

We are delighted to announce that UCL Open Environment has been accepted for indexing in Scopus, a leading abstract and citation database for peer-reviewed literature. This marks a major milestone in ...

journals.uclpress.co.uk

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢Calling all climate change, planetary health & environmental health professionals & researchers.

UCL Open Environment is now indexed #Scopus! Access our truly non-commercial journal of high-quality research in these crucial fields. Read and publish for free! journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/93

UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Aug 22

Exciting news 📢!

UCL Open Environment, a free to publish in open access scientific journal, is now indexed in #Scopus 🙌
Testament to the high quality of articles!

Join our community of esteemed authors & contribute to cutting-edge research! Learn more journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/news/93

UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢new article📢

Explored within a framework of children’s rights to #education & wellbeing, this paper provides valuable insights for stakeholders seeking to improve #ClimateChange & #sustainability education & empower young people to address the #ClimateCrisis.

doi.org/10.14324/111...

UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Jun 5

How are you recognising #WorldEnvironmentDay? 🌎

Whether you’re engaging with #EnvironmentalResearch, volunteering, or simply thinking of new ways to cut back on single-use plastics in your daily life, we’d love to hear from you.

Share in the comments 💬

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Jun 3

As the world prepares to celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're asking: How can we protect both people and the planet during future pandemics?

Research finds reusable masks cut plastic waste by over 85% - with a lower cost and carbon footprint.

🌍 Read #OpenAccess: bit.ly/45uLhFy

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · May 30

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay next week, and this year's theme of #EndingPlasticPollution reminds us that #ClimateChange and #PlasticPollution affect coastal communities first.

Learn how we can reduce their vulnerability in this #OpenAccess article: bit.ly/44ZGyM6

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · May 2

Scaling up Diamond Open Access Journals

Join this free webinar about @ojcollective.bsky.social, a new non-profit collective of academics, libraries & university-based publishers replacing unaffordable Transformative Agreements with an equitable alternative:

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Apr 28

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Apr 28

The journal site curates collections that can help form your written research ahead of submission.

Find out more, including how to submit here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Apr 28

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The Editorial Board are inviting submissions from people at any research or knowledge-based organisations, including NGOs, Think Tanks, IGOs/UN, and at all career stages, including early career researchers, mid-career professionals, and senior scholars.

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Apr 28

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Review by academic peers is an essential part of scholarly publishing and communication. At UCL Open Environment, this knowledge sharing is a collaborative effort with the aim of open peer review to assist authors and readers. Get in touch if you’re interested in providing a review.

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UCL Open Environment @ucloe.bsky.social · Apr 28

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UCL Open Environment provides a free to read platform to record and disseminate the insights from the many researchers, professionals, and policy makers engaged in environment related research.
Read articles here: journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/articl...

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