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Canada’s first and only multidisciplinary #OpenAccess #science journal. Brought to you by @cdnsciencepub.com.
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Explore medical mycology, ecology, conservation and citizen science, genetics and genomics, plant and forest pathology, lichenology and beyond in The Canadian Fungal Network 2021 Annual Meeting – Connecting fungal researchers across Canada collection. https://ow.ly/YT1w50XY8Zi

#FungiFriday
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January 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Our most read article of 2025 examines trends in environmental impact assessments for Canadian mines and quarries. Read it now ▶️ https://ow.ly/L1Us50XWnza

👥 Alexandre Legault, Ben Collison, et al.

#BestofCSP Dalhousie University
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January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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With more than 74,000 downloads, “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists” is our most accessed article. This follow-up piece reflects on progress and strengthening reconciliation ▶️ https://ow.ly/E3m250XByaO

@laurierresearch.bsky.social University of Victoria

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January 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Philip Loring as co-Editor-in-Chief of FACETS! 🎉Dr. Loring brings expertise in the social and cultural dimensions of environmental science, with a focus on food systems, sustainability, and equity ▶️ https://ow.ly/lm9b50XWJAz

The Nature Conservancy
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January 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Contaminants affect our air, water, food, and wellbeing. Contaminants, Environment, and Society provides a space for research and perspectives that address these shared challenges. View the full scope and publishing guidelines ▶️ https://ow.ly/tjn850Xup29

#EnvironmentalScience #Toxicology
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January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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New| Aligning place-based research with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 🤝 https://ow.ly/2JEV50XVLu1

The goal: to make research more ethical, respectful, and beneficial for Indigenous Peoples

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January 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Curious about how your expertise in ecology, conservation, or environmental science could influence a journal? Here's your chance! We are seeking a new Co-Editor-in-Chief to join our team.

Apply now ▶️ https://ow.ly/MG9U50Xo4K8

#CallForApplications #EditorInChief
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January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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From greenhouse vegetables to cannabis for medical use, Dr. Youbin Zheng’s research delivers practical solutions for growers. Discover the new Canadian Journal of Plant Science Editor-in-Chief’s vision for the future of farming on the #CSPBlog 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/Wneu50XJE21

U of G Research
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January 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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What does it really cost to publish a research article? Elaine Stott and Michael R. Donaldson reveal how we support authors, editors, and research communities through a mixed publishing model. Read the full breakdown on the #CSPBlog 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/RqTo50XL8u3
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January 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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The success of FACETS depends on the dedication of our peer reviewers. Canadian Science Publishing, the Editors-in-Chief, and Editorial Board thank all reviewers for their contributions this past year in upholding the journal’s high standards. 🌟
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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New 📰| The geology of Canadian potash: a critical mineral for feeding the world ❇️ https://ow.ly/kFw350XR5wy

Discover the importance of potash and the geology and mining of Canada’s two potash-bearing basins in western and Atlantic Canada.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Thanks to the dedication of our editors, reviewers, society partners, and employees, we had a very successful and rewarding year. Read about the milestones that made 2025 so meaningful ▶️ https://ow.ly/eAnq50XKwi8

#BestofCSP #YearInReview
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Calling all researchers, scholars, and SMEs who want to turn their ideas into impactful books!

Our publisher, Canadian Science Publishing, has partnered with UT Press Journals to launch a new science book publishing program. Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/jtNW50XoEzM
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December 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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What can forestry teach us about impact, patience, and perspective? Read our new conversation piece with Dr. Nelson Thiffault, Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Forest Research, on the #CSPBlog 💡▶️ https://ow.ly/Ob8y50XMykP

#ForestScience #ResearchImpact #ScholarlyPublishing
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December 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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While many of us cozy up indoors for the holidays, Alberta’s furbearers are still on the move! Learn more about how marten, lynx, fisher, and wolverine navigate the boreal forest all year long ▶️ https://ow.ly/j4Om50XJVlA

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December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Happy holidays from all of us at Canadian Science Publishing. Wishing you a restful holiday season. We look forward to sharing more science together in 2026!
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada and FACETS are teaming up to establish a Reviewer Board to advance Canadian research. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to excellence in scholarly publishing.

Learn more🍁▶️ https://ow.ly/S2O950XqHye
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December 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Looking for a way to make your next article #OpenAccess without adding to your research budget? University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau authors can publish in our journal with no APCs.

Details 📚▶️ https://ow.ly/YE0150XuWmz

#AcademicPublishing #UniversityOfAuckland #ScholarlyCommunication
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December 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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We are seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief! If your research spans evolutionary ecology, conservation, biodiversity, or environmental sciences, this is your chance to apply!

For more information ▶️ https://ow.ly/5L1U50Xo4yk

#CallForApplications #EditorInChief
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December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Scholarly publishing is so much more than simply making an article available online. In this new #CSPBlog post, Elaine Stott and Michael R. Donaldson share a behind-the-scenes look at how we support the full publishing process using a mixed model.

Read more💡▶️ https://ow.ly/llnZ50XLaOa
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December 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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This Perspective examines progress on reconciliation in the natural sciences five years after the “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists.” Read the Perspective ▶️ https://ow.ly/6cfm50XBy88

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Infographic listing 12 calls to action for natural scientists in Canada, including respecting elders, collaborating, and empowering Indigenous research.
December 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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A home for contaminants research is here! Contaminants, Environment, and Society publishes insights that link science, community, and policy. Check out the scope and submit your research ▶️ https://ow.ly/AZWm50Xuof5

#PollutionResearch #OpenForSubmissions #Microplastics
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December 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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FACETS is accepting submissions for its 10-year anniversary collection exploring the opportunities and challenges in research. Submit by March 31, 2026. More here ▶️ https://ow.ly/qQxV50XLtt0

Guest editors: Jules Blais & Fanie Pelletier
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December 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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A strong peer review system starts with strong reviewers! The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada and FACETS Journal are partnering to create a reviewer board that will help ensure research meets the highest standards. Learn more🍁▶️ https://ow.ly/N0Ka50XqHU0
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December 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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📰 Building a learning health system environment in British Columbia

Read the full paper and browse the collection 📚▶️
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#HealthResearch #PatientEngagement
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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM