Usually, I am behind the scenes at our SciPub, but this time I presented the work of my lab. It was a great experience, and with Josh Miranda, I had the best co-presenter. Many thanks to everyone who came out, and see you all in October!
September 21, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Usually, I am behind the scenes at our SciPub, but this time I presented the work of my lab. It was a great experience, and with Josh Miranda, I had the best co-presenter. Many thanks to everyone who came out, and see you all in October!
Currently writing an article about the future role of scientific societies/journals.
I've got plenty of thoughts but what do you think? You never know I might be able to incorporate your thoughts into the article.
What do you think the future role of society journals should be?
#scipub #scicomm
I've got plenty of thoughts but what do you think? You never know I might be able to incorporate your thoughts into the article.
What do you think the future role of society journals should be?
#scipub #scicomm
September 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Changing incentives changes behavior.
If scientific assessment rewards rigor, transparency, reproducibility, and human relevance, researchers will be empowered to use the methods best suited to answering the question at hand, without worrying about expectations and bibliometrics.
5/5
#SciPub
If scientific assessment rewards rigor, transparency, reproducibility, and human relevance, researchers will be empowered to use the methods best suited to answering the question at hand, without worrying about expectations and bibliometrics.
5/5
#SciPub
August 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Changing incentives changes behavior.
If scientific assessment rewards rigor, transparency, reproducibility, and human relevance, researchers will be empowered to use the methods best suited to answering the question at hand, without worrying about expectations and bibliometrics.
5/5
#SciPub
If scientific assessment rewards rigor, transparency, reproducibility, and human relevance, researchers will be empowered to use the methods best suited to answering the question at hand, without worrying about expectations and bibliometrics.
5/5
#SciPub
Can there ever be a pre-emptive blanket statement for what's relevant? No.
The paper appears (I've not read it either, just commenting on the ideas) to generalize to a couple of critical points to begin that extra work this approach requires. Hopefully, flipping quantity for quality in #scipub.
The paper appears (I've not read it either, just commenting on the ideas) to generalize to a couple of critical points to begin that extra work this approach requires. Hopefully, flipping quantity for quality in #scipub.
August 20, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Can there ever be a pre-emptive blanket statement for what's relevant? No.
The paper appears (I've not read it either, just commenting on the ideas) to generalize to a couple of critical points to begin that extra work this approach requires. Hopefully, flipping quantity for quality in #scipub.
The paper appears (I've not read it either, just commenting on the ideas) to generalize to a couple of critical points to begin that extra work this approach requires. Hopefully, flipping quantity for quality in #scipub.
"Do not be paralyzed by the prospect of criticism. Rather, feel fortunate that you will receive feedback that can help your writing to be its best" - Day & Gastel
#Scipub #AcademicSky
October 23, 2024 at 7:50 PM
"Do not be paralyzed by the prospect of criticism. Rather, feel fortunate that you will receive feedback that can help your writing to be its best" - Day & Gastel
#Scipub #AcademicSky
It's tomorrow! Make sure you're registered and join us for this great discussion! #SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
Want to know how editors balance independence with publisher demands? Join us on Jan 30 to discuss challenges and strategies for navigating the complex dynamics between journal editors and publishers — or ditching your publisher altogether!
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
January 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's tomorrow! Make sure you're registered and join us for this great discussion! #SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
Want to know how editors balance independence with publisher demands? Join us on Jan 30 to discuss challenges and strategies for navigating the complex dynamics between journal editors and publishers — or ditching your publisher altogether!
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
January 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Want to know how editors balance independence with publisher demands? Join us on Jan 30 to discuss challenges and strategies for navigating the complex dynamics between journal editors and publishers — or ditching your publisher altogether!
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
Register: is.gd/3x1XzE
#SciPub #JournalEditors #OpenAccess
December 20, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Check out #Adelaide's #SciPubEco: #Ecology in the Pub 6 October https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/scipubeco-ecology-in-the-pub-tickets-38375579391?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=estw&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing @Eventbrite
SciPubEco: Ecology in the pub
Hi everyone,
The SciPub team have been busy putting together a great topic for our upcoming October event. We are excited to invite you all to join us for SciPubEcology. Come along and hear our panellists explore threatened species, giant frogs and marine ecology.
Please join us for #SciPubEco on Friday 6th October at the Rob Roy Hotel (106 Halifax Street in the city). This event kicks off at 6:00 pm and will finish by approx. 7:30 pm (doors will be open from 5:30 pm for those who wish to arrive early for seat).
The principal goal of SciPub is to make science engaging and accessible to the public. Each panel consists of three experts who deliver short, 10-15 minute presentations on their area of expertise and then discuss questions from the audience via a moderator. Panellists are selected primarily on their ability to effectively communicate science in an engaging and non-technical manner. SciPub is held in a pub so that scientists, aspiring scientists, and non-scientists can learn, discuss and think critically about hot topics in science.
We are pleased to announce our panellists for #SciPubEco are:
Doug Bickerton - Ecologist, Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, South Australia
Prof Karen Burke da Silva - Dean (Education), Flinders University
Dr Marc Jones - ARC DECRA Fellow, University of Adelaide and the South Australian Museum
Please take note. We endeavour to make your SciPub experience an enjoyable one. Although Eventbrite issues automated tickets, we do not check or collect tickets at the venue. The RSVP facility makes it easier for us to estimate numbers so that we can accommodate accordingly. RSVPing does not guarantee a seat. Doors are open from 5:30pm and due to the popularity of some past events, we would advise patrons to arrive early to avoid any disappointment. Thank you for your support. We hope to see you there!
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November 18, 2024 at 11:15 PM
The Future of #Energy: How are you lighting your xmas tree? https://www.brightnewworld.org/media/2016/11/23/scipub @BNW_Ben
November 18, 2024 at 3:26 AM
The Future of #Energy: How are you lighting your xmas tree? https://www.brightnewworld.org/media/2016/11/23/scipub @BNW_Ben
Materials Science Sale is here! Enjoy 30% discount on selected Springer Nature Books & eBooks. Hurry, the sale lasts until 30th June. bit.ly/45qlH4B #BookSky #SciPub #AcademicSky
June 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Materials Science Sale is here! Enjoy 30% discount on selected Springer Nature Books & eBooks. Hurry, the sale lasts until 30th June. bit.ly/45qlH4B #BookSky #SciPub #AcademicSky
Study Week Sale is here! Order selected softcover & eBooks for £/$/€18.99 each. Hurry, the sale lasts until 31st May. bit.ly/43fAOfG #SciPub #AcademicSky
May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Study Week Sale is here! Order selected softcover & eBooks for £/$/€18.99 each. Hurry, the sale lasts until 31st May. bit.ly/43fAOfG #SciPub #AcademicSky
Health Sciences Sale is here now! Enjoy 30% discount on selected books and eBooks. Hurry, the sale lasts until 31st May. bit.ly/4jxQYa7 #SciPub #AcademicSky
May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Health Sciences Sale is here now! Enjoy 30% discount on selected books and eBooks. Hurry, the sale lasts until 31st May. bit.ly/4jxQYa7 #SciPub #AcademicSky
Editor's choice Sale is here now! Enjoy 30% off a curated selection of books and eBooks, handpicked by our editors. Hurry, the sale lasts until 24th April. https://bit.ly/4jakjHp #SciPub #AcademicSky
April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Editor's choice Sale is here now! Enjoy 30% off a curated selection of books and eBooks, handpicked by our editors. Hurry, the sale lasts until 24th April. https://bit.ly/4jakjHp #SciPub #AcademicSky
Computer Science Sale is here now! Save 30% on selected Springer and Apress Books & eBooks. Hurry, the discount is valid until April 30. https://bit.ly/445MySK #SciPub #AcademicSky
April 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Computer Science Sale is here now! Save 30% on selected Springer and Apress Books & eBooks. Hurry, the discount is valid until April 30. https://bit.ly/445MySK #SciPub #AcademicSky
Holy cats this paper I’m working on had so much image reuse with different labels. Won’t see the light of day now because we got it post acceptance but prior to publication. #SciPub #ImageForensics
May 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Holy cats this paper I’m working on had so much image reuse with different labels. Won’t see the light of day now because we got it post acceptance but prior to publication. #SciPub #ImageForensics
#PlantScience #SciPub folks, check out this awesome illustrator!
My brother is an awesome illustrator who is especially exited by plants, particularly trees. Need some plant drawings? You can't do better. (Pass this on, @jennifermach.bsky.social?)
Here's my newest conifer illustration suite: the Australian Coast Cypress Pine. It is a member of the Cypress family (Cupressaceae).
February 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#PlantScience #SciPub folks, check out this awesome illustrator!
#Preprints start the conversation, and #PeerReview pushes research forward. That’s how every discovery we illustrate here takes shape.
Our friends over at The Modern Peer are breaking it all down—check out their blog!
www.themodernpeer.com
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciPub #SciComm #AcademicChatter 🧪
Our friends over at The Modern Peer are breaking it all down—check out their blog!
www.themodernpeer.com
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciPub #SciComm #AcademicChatter 🧪
the modern peer
academic publishing: unfiltered and uncensored.
www.themodernpeer.com
March 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#Preprints start the conversation, and #PeerReview pushes research forward. That’s how every discovery we illustrate here takes shape.
Our friends over at The Modern Peer are breaking it all down—check out their blog!
www.themodernpeer.com
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciPub #SciComm #AcademicChatter 🧪
Our friends over at The Modern Peer are breaking it all down—check out their blog!
www.themodernpeer.com
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #SciPub #SciComm #AcademicChatter 🧪
The TLDR: Impact Inflation tells you when a journal is "punching above their weight", or have an "inflated value" in terms of IF. Golf rules, lower is better.
IF is a flawed metric. Impact Inflation normalizes the IF so you can tell what it means.
#SciPub #ScientificPublishing
IF is a flawed metric. Impact Inflation normalizes the IF so you can tell what it means.
#SciPub #ScientificPublishing
June 18, 2026 at 8:27 PM
The TLDR: Impact Inflation tells you when a journal is "punching above their weight", or have an "inflated value" in terms of IF. Golf rules, lower is better.
IF is a flawed metric. Impact Inflation normalizes the IF so you can tell what it means.
#SciPub #ScientificPublishing
IF is a flawed metric. Impact Inflation normalizes the IF so you can tell what it means.
#SciPub #ScientificPublishing
That's #FrontiersMedia ladies and gents. The strain on scientific publishing is motivated by journal groups wanting to streamline the publishing of papers. Gold OA ties papers published to revenue. The more you can pump out, regardless of quality, the better.
#ResearchIntegrity #SciPub
#ResearchIntegrity #SciPub
June 11, 2026 at 6:44 AM
That's #FrontiersMedia ladies and gents. The strain on scientific publishing is motivated by journal groups wanting to streamline the publishing of papers. Gold OA ties papers published to revenue. The more you can pump out, regardless of quality, the better.
#ResearchIntegrity #SciPub
#ResearchIntegrity #SciPub
Wow, that ain't great. #ResearchIntegrity concerns in ThermoFisher's validations of its own antibodies...
Fraud by specific labs? That affects the lab, and to variable extents from "meh" to "eurgh", the field the lab published in.
Fraud by companies selling reagents?
#SciPub #FoSci
Fraud by specific labs? That affects the lab, and to variable extents from "meh" to "eurgh", the field the lab published in.
Fraud by companies selling reagents?
#SciPub #FoSci
@johanduchene.bsky.social @sholtodavid.bsky.social
Spent the last hour looking, found ten more apparently manipulated Western blots in Thermo Fisher's antibody verification data (across eight different catalogued products). Thread below.
www.thermofisher.com/antibody/pro...
Spent the last hour looking, found ten more apparently manipulated Western blots in Thermo Fisher's antibody verification data (across eight different catalogued products). Thread below.
www.thermofisher.com/antibody/pro...
May 22, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Wow, that ain't great. #ResearchIntegrity concerns in ThermoFisher's validations of its own antibodies...
Fraud by specific labs? That affects the lab, and to variable extents from "meh" to "eurgh", the field the lab published in.
Fraud by companies selling reagents?
#SciPub #FoSci
Fraud by specific labs? That affects the lab, and to variable extents from "meh" to "eurgh", the field the lab published in.
Fraud by companies selling reagents?
#SciPub #FoSci
Commented on the spike in retractions lately. There's no question we can't just let people get away with fraud. But to deal with the root problems, we need to address the root causes. #SciPub
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Drain: metaror.org/article/the-...
PISS: arxiv.org/abs/2601.07563
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Drain: metaror.org/article/the-...
PISS: arxiv.org/abs/2601.07563
The Causes and Impacts of Rising Research Retractions | The Scientist
Retraction data points to better identification of scientific misconduct and the negative impact of the publish-or-perish culture in academia.
www.the-scientist.com
May 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Commented on the spike in retractions lately. There's no question we can't just let people get away with fraud. But to deal with the root problems, we need to address the root causes. #SciPub
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Drain: metaror.org/article/the-...
PISS: arxiv.org/abs/2601.07563
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Drain: metaror.org/article/the-...
PISS: arxiv.org/abs/2601.07563
Just a reminder, we not only wrote about the profiteering nature of the Springer-Nature Discover journal series, but we made a "guess the publisher" game!
hal.science/hal-05113253
Game by @pagomba.bsky.social
pagoba.shinyapps.io/publi_guess/
#OpenAccess #AcademicSky #FoSci #MDPI #SciPub
hal.science/hal-05113253
Game by @pagomba.bsky.social
pagoba.shinyapps.io/publi_guess/
#OpenAccess #AcademicSky #FoSci #MDPI #SciPub
March 11, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Just a reminder, we not only wrote about the profiteering nature of the Springer-Nature Discover journal series, but we made a "guess the publisher" game!
hal.science/hal-05113253
Game by @pagomba.bsky.social
pagoba.shinyapps.io/publi_guess/
#OpenAccess #AcademicSky #FoSci #MDPI #SciPub
hal.science/hal-05113253
Game by @pagomba.bsky.social
pagoba.shinyapps.io/publi_guess/
#OpenAccess #AcademicSky #FoSci #MDPI #SciPub
Well done Swissuniversities! @snsf.ch et al. once again leading the charge (see previous special issue announcement).
Funders and institutes hold the cards. If they don't pay the profiteers, we researchers will just adapt.
We don't need Nature. Nature needs us.
#SciPub #ResearchIntegrity
Funders and institutes hold the cards. If they don't pay the profiteers, we researchers will just adapt.
We don't need Nature. Nature needs us.
#SciPub #ResearchIntegrity
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Well done Swissuniversities! @snsf.ch et al. once again leading the charge (see previous special issue announcement).
Funders and institutes hold the cards. If they don't pay the profiteers, we researchers will just adapt.
We don't need Nature. Nature needs us.
#SciPub #ResearchIntegrity
Funders and institutes hold the cards. If they don't pay the profiteers, we researchers will just adapt.
We don't need Nature. Nature needs us.
#SciPub #ResearchIntegrity