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Canada’s first and only multidisciplinary #OpenAccess #science journal. Brought to you by @cdnsciencepub.com.

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · May 23

Looking for the right home for your research?

FACETS publishes high-quality work from seven core research areas. Explore the scope and see if it’s the right fit for your next manuscript.

Publish with us ▶️ buff.ly/GG0ws0M

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 2d

New 📰| Using climate change metrics to inform conservation of Canada's Priority Places for Species at Risk 🦋 buff.ly/pqcy0jL

This study provides a first look at how climate change could affect key conservation areas across Canada.

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 3d

Heading to #2025CIF? So is @canjforestres.bsky.social's co-EIC Nelson Thiffault. Stop by and say hello or ask about how publishing with us can benefit your research! 🌲

#ForestResearch #CanadianForestry #CIF2025

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 3d

We are headed to #CEW2025! Stop by our booth to talk to us in person and learn more about publishing with us.

@ecotoxcan.ca #EnvironmentalScience #Ecotoxicology #AcademicPublishing

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 5d

Five years ago, "Towards reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to natural scientists working in Canada" was published in FACETS. Read the paper ➡️ buff.ly/Q7RlAwK

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 6d

New 📰| Building a learning health system environment in British Columbia 👩⚕️https://buff.ly/jrQ0AJN

Part of the Advancing Patient-oriented Research: Experiences of the BC SUPPORT Unit collection.

📷 facets-2025-0084 Fig. 1. Source: Reid et al. (2024).

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 7d

New 📰| A multi-criteria approach to identify priority regions for freshwater biodiversity conservation 🌅 buff.ly/8NNXKVt

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Part of the collection ⤵️.

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 8d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge the truths of the past and honour Indigenous Peoples as we work toward an inclusive future.

#TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousPeoples #Equity

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 8d

Canada's got your tung? This new #OpenAccess article in @facetsjournal.bsky.social explores how Canada’s rich #tungsten reserves could support technologies for a greener, more sustainable future.

Read the article ▶️https://buff.ly/YLLt5J4

📸 facets-2025-0041_fig1 #SustainableMining

Pie charts showing 2023 global rare earth production percentages and reserves in thousands of metric tons by country, with China dominating both.

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 9d

Today is #WorldHeartDay ❤️ Marine species are an important sources of nutrients for coastal First Nations in BC & play a protective role in cardiovascular health.

Discover potential impacts of reduced seafood consumption among First Nations in BC, Canada buff.ly/tBHwtOE

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 9d

Last call! 📢

Join us today at 1PM EDT for a webinar on supporting evidence-informed decision-making with @envevidencecanada.bsky.social!

Registration ▶️ buff.ly/KpR5EBs

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 12d

ICYMI 🌲 National Treey Day was this past week! 🌳This paper looks at the importance of understanding the urban tree value-chain in Canada, as well as challenges & opportunities, for cities to successfully grow their urban forest canopy ➡️ buff.ly/oKNdEwC

#UrbanForest

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 12d

New 📰| Learning from school buildings: #EnergyEfficiency and user comfort in Metro Vancouver elementary schools ♻️ buff.ly/pZYQ4cW

This study is the first to examine associations between design, building operations, and energy performance of schools in Western Canada.

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 12d

@src-rsc.bsky.social and FACETS are teaming up to establish a Reviewer Board dedicated to advancing Canadian research. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to excellence in peer review 🍁▶️ buff.ly/cAWwWAQ

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

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 12d

New paper from Canada's Critical Minerals collection ⤵️

Canada's got your tung? A wealth of opportunity 💎https://buff.ly/855ujeD

📷 facets-2025-0041 Fig. 4. Tungsten and molybdenum vein-type mineralization. Credit to the authors. @ualberta.bsky.social @smuhalifax.bsky.social

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 14d

Celebrating 1️⃣0️⃣ years! We are marking 10 years of publishing impactful Canadian research. Submit your work to our anniversary collection exploring the opportunities and challenges shaping research in Canada ▶️ buff.ly/KckQq4b

#AcademicSky #SciPol

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 15d

First day of fall 🍂!

See what the migration patterns of Bull Trout are this time of year in the published paper "Seasonal movement and habitat use of Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) near the northern geographic range extent" buff.ly/jeSKDSB

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 16d

Calling all @scas-scsa.bsky.social members 📢! The deadline for the Liquid Perspectives: SCAS Image Contest has been extended! More information in the link ⤵️.

Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences @cjfas.bsky.social · 19d

The deadline for the Society of Canadian Aquatic Science's second annual photo contest has been extended by one more week! Submissions now close September 23 at 11:59 ET. Open to all SCAS members! 📸🐟

Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences - Liquid Perspectives: SCAS Image Contest / Perspectives liquides : Concours d'images SCSA

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 18d

New 📰| Blossoming instantiations in FRAM: a temporal tensor framework for socio-technical systems 🔲 buff.ly/BoGaNN5

This research introduces a new way to bring the concept of time into system analysis using a mathematical structure called a tensor. 📷 facets-2025-0011

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 18d

For #PeerReviewWeek, we’re spotlighting an initiative from @src-rsc.bsky.social and FACETS: a Reviewer Board dedicated to supporting high-quality peer review in Canadian research. If you're an RSC member, join now 🍁▶️ buff.ly/qmwSBqq

#PRW2025

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 19d

Protecting editorial independence and amplifying diverse voices are key to research integrity. Read how @cdnsciencepub.com is leading the way in this new #CSPBlog post🍁▶️ buff.ly/dTRy6xS

#YourResearchHome #AcademicFreedom

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 19d

Why become a peer reviewer?

Peer review lets researchers give back while sharpening their own skills. Learn how to get involved and support strong Canadian research 📖▶️ cdnsciencepub.com/authors-and-...

#PeerReviewWeek #PRW2025

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

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 20d

New 📰| Sampling requirements for standardized insect biodiversity monitoring vary with abundance 🦗https://buff.ly/Yt8a9gE

👥 @src-rsc.bsky.social @uofguelph.bsky.social
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#Insects #Agrosystems #BiodiversityMonitoring

FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 22d

Reviewers are at the heart of scholarly publishing. Explore how our initiatives with @src-rsc.bsky.social, @ehpecs.bsky.social, and @scas-scsa.bsky.social are equipping early-career scientists to become skilled reviewers 🔬▶️ buff.ly/LshBQsW

#PeerReviewWeek #PRW2025 #ECR

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 23d

New 📰| Canada’s framework for assessing the pathogenicity of infectious agents within fisheries and aquaculture 🐟 buff.ly/vCAyali

@actioncanada.bsky.social @ubcoceans.bsky.social

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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 26d

Ready to grow as a reviewer? Sign up for the @scas-scsa.bsky.social Early-Career Reviewer Program and start shaping the research that drives Canada’s aquatic science community ▶️ buff.ly/9I1ypoE

#PeerReview #AquaticScience #EarlyCareerResearchers #ECR #ECP

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