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Canadian Science Publishing @cdnsciencepub.com · 8d

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honor the strength and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. Let's listen, learn, and reflect on building a more inclusive future together. #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · 8d

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by honouring the strength of Indigenous Peoples and reflecting on how we can support meaningful change.

#TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity

Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · 19d

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Step-by-step guide to becoming a peer reviewer with Canadian Science Publishing using ScholarOne and ORCID ID submission platform.

Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · 20d

Peer reviewers help uphold the integrity of the scientific record. Find out how you can play a role in advancing knowledge this #PeerReviewWeek 📖▶️ cdnsciencepub.com/authors-and-...

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · 21d

How do we safeguard academic freedom and rigorous peer review? Our CEO, @elainestott.bsky.social, and Executive Editor-in-Chief Robert Mann explain in this new #CSPBlog post🍁▶️ buff.ly/kKWOJYy

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · 22d

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Canadian Science Publishing @cdnsciencepub.com · 28d

We're excited to welcome the Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience (JPN) to our portfolio! JPN shares new research at the intersection of brain science and mental health. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/XV7IaaO

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌳 Sweet science! Inoculating maple sap tubing with good bacteria boosted syrup flavor without hurting yield
Check out this month's #EditorsChoice in @CanJMicrobio by @MerilieGagnon et al:
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🍁🔬 #MapleSyrup #fungi #OpenAccess

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re here to support Canadian researchers at every step of the publishing journey. Enter a draw to win an open access waiver with no APCs or fees.

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 22

We’re here to support Canadian researchers at every step of the publishing journey. Enter a draw to win an open access waiver with no APCs or fees.

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW! @canjmicrobio.bsky.social and @canjsoilsci.bsky.social are calling for papers on soil life and function. Submit your work on soil microbiology and biogeochemistry by Feb 1, 2026 ▶️ buff.ly/HyRGCob

#SoilMicrobiology #SoilScience #AcademicPublishing

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎨 Call for Cover Images – Canadian Journal of Microbiology (CJM)
Submit your scientific image for a chance to be featured on the 2026 CJM cover!
🗓️ Deadline: November 5, 2025
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#Microbiology #SciArt

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 14

📣The August CJM 🔬 #EditorsChoice:
Candida albicans: a historical overview of investigations into an important human pathogen
Shrivastava & Whiteway
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@schoolofhealth.concordia.ca @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social @soilmicrocanada.bsky.social
#AntifungalResistance

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 13

@canjmicrobio.bsky.social is now inviting #Perspective papers! Share your commentary, discuss emerging topics, and propose new ideas that can inspire future research 🦠▶️ buff.ly/F4heA8v

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 7

We are hitting the road in 2025!

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are hitting the road in 2025!

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣CJM's July #EditorsChoice goes to Thorn and Xu:

From patterns to prediction: machine learning and antifungal resistance biomarker discovery

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#AI #transcriptomics #proteomics #metabolomics

@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 21

New #CallForPapers! How are microbes helping tackle plastic pollution? Submit your research on plastic biodegradation to @canjmicrobio.bsky.social or @envreviews.bsky.social.

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW: We're #hiring for a Research Integrity Specialist!

You'll help manage ethics cases, support policy development, and foster an integrity-focused culture across our journals.

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 16

What does innovation in microbiology teaching look like?

We invite papers on pedagogy, tech, curriculum, and student engagement in microbiology education.

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#SciComm #MicrobiologyEducation #AcademicSky #SciComm 🧪 #AcWri #PHDSky #ScholComms #OpenScience #SciPol

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 16

Missed the webinar? The recording is now available!

Learn how to plan your publication, select the right journal, write clear titles and abstracts, and navigate Open Access publishing.

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Canadian Journal of Microbiology @canjmicrobio.bsky.social · Jul 2

CJM offers corresponding authors from @crkn-rcdr.bsky.social affiliated institutions a 25% discount on open access fees. Enjoy unlimited Read Access to @cdnsciencepub.com research as well.

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