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Senior Publisher at BMC/SpringerNature working on health services research, health policy, public and global health open access journals. All views here are my own.

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Using collective intelligence methods to improve government data infrastructures and promote the use of complex data: The example of the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study - Health Research Policy an... Background This paper discusses how collective intelligence (CI) methods can be implemented to improve government data infrastructures, not only to support understanding and primary use of complex nat...

Using collective intelligence methods to improve government data infrastructures and promote the use of complex data: The example of the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

01.03.2026 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic promoting the 2026 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship.

Graphic promoting the 2026 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship.

We're now welcoming applications for the 2026 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship. ๐Ÿ”ญ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ซ

Aimed at supporting promising women astronomers early in their careers, it was established by the Herschel Society and RAS to celebrate Carolineโ€™s memory.

Apply now at: herschelsociety.org.uk/caroline-her...

02.03.2026 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello #OSM26! I'm at the Springer Nature booth 104 happy to discuss @bmc.springernature.com's open access Environmental Sciences portfolio ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿคฟ
Our new journals have opportunities for APC fee waivers available!

25.02.2026 11:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic promoting the Springer Nature โ€œOpening Doors Internship Programme 2026.โ€ The design features bold, colorful abstract shapes in purple, orange, and blue. On the left, logo for โ€œBe part of progress.โ€ On the right, text states โ€œOpening Doors Internship Programme 2026 โ€“ Accepting applications,โ€ alongside the Springer Nature logo and the โ€œStretch Your Horizonsโ€ branding. A young woman is seated in the foreground.

Graphic promoting the Springer Nature โ€œOpening Doors Internship Programme 2026.โ€ The design features bold, colorful abstract shapes in purple, orange, and blue. On the left, logo for โ€œBe part of progress.โ€ On the right, text states โ€œOpening Doors Internship Programme 2026 โ€“ Accepting applications,โ€ alongside the Springer Nature logo and the โ€œStretch Your Horizonsโ€ branding. A young woman is seated in the foreground.

Our Opening Doors Internship Programme is open for applications! #BePartOfProgress and join one of our teams to gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects and benefit from the expertise of our talented colleagues.
spklr.io/63327DL797

#Publishing #WorkInPublishing

25.02.2026 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Do you:
Have a strong interest in science?
A passion for journalism and writing? 

Our paid 3-month internship might be for you!

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing.

Applications close 9 March 2026.

Do you: Have a strong interest in science? A passion for journalism and writing? Our paid 3-month internship might be for you! We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing. Applications close 9 March 2026.

Calling all budding science writers!

Applications for our paid London-based internship, starting in June, are now open.

Deadline: 9 March 2026

Full info here: springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Spring...

#PaidInternship #Internship #Journalism

25.02.2026 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 65    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Introducing Uterine Research Uterine Research, an open-access journal dedicated to exploring research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and disease, is open for submissions.

Did you know that @bmc.springernature.com recently launched Uterine Research? The OA journal is dedicated to exploring uterine physiology, function, & pathology as well as prevention and treatment of diseases and is now open for submissions. Learn more: spklr.io/63325Dc19z

16.02.2026 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜We almost lost you in the nightโ€™ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss โ€“ and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?

UK continues to see #measles outbreaks, the latest in North London schools

This follows year-on-year decline in measles #vaccine uptake.

@benk-d.bsky.social talks to @theguardian.com about the complex factors behind rise of measles in UK:

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

#PublicHealth

16.02.2026 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Uterine Research Uterine Research is an open access, peer reviewed journal publishing research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and disease including clinical, ...

Congratulations to all involved with the newly launched #UterineResearch journal, which is now open for submissions:
link.springer.com/journal/44494
The journal will be APC-free for all accepted submissions until early 2027.
Editor-in-Chief is Warren B. Nothnick, University of Kansas Medical Center

17.02.2026 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
STEMM the Bleed

STEMM the Bleed

'STEMM the Bleed'โ€”edited by Georgina Murrayโ€”examines the working lives of women scientists from different countries, backgrounds, and career stages: bit.ly/3ZuOMrE. #BookSky #WomenInSTEM

11.02.2026 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Science by Women

Science by Women

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ To celebrate the UNโ€™s 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science', explore some of our new publications in the field of Women and Girls in Science, starting with 'Science by Women'โ€”edited by Eucharia Nwaichi: bit.ly/4qtE2oc. #WomenInScience

11.02.2026 11:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How confident are you on how biomarkers can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage Alzheimerโ€™s disease?

Jump into these virtual escape rooms, designed for each member of the MDT, and find out if you can escape the Alzheimer's disease clinic: go.sn.pub/gj9i82

29.01.2026 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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12 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Bergen, Norway - Vacancy Edu University of Bergen, Norway invites online Application for various Postdoctoral Fellowship in their different Departments. We are providing a list of Postdoc

12 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Bergen, Norway

#VacancyEdu #Postdoc #Postdoctoral #PostdocJobs #ScienceCareer #AcademicJobs #Researcher #PhDlife #PostdoctoralFellowship #JobSearch #ScholarshipAlert

vacancyedu.com/12-postdocto...

22.12.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great culture can save lives. Literally.

Amazing letter in todayโ€™s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

02.12.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11867    ๐Ÿ” 4081    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 146    ๐Ÿ“Œ 447
Making a Memory Box
YouTube video by Sesame Workshop Making a Memory Box

This World AIDS Day we are grateful for the heroic folks at Takalani Sesame and @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social for helping children remember parents and siblings lost to AIDS.

This is the humanities at its best.

02.12.2025 04:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 352    ๐Ÿ” 81    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
A painting of a curious squid by Paul Kidby

A painting of a curious squid by Paul Kidby

The Roundworld year for 2026 shall be known as [FX Drum Roll] : The Year of the Curious Squid. Artwork by Discworld artist Paul Kidby.

01.12.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 670    ๐Ÿ” 244    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13
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World AIDS Day 2025 In this blog, we share a selection of Springer Nature journal articles, collections, ISRCTN clinical studies,ย books,ย and blogs to celebrate World AIDS Day 2025.ย ย 

December 1st marks #WorldAIDSDay 2025. Across our Research Communities, we are sharing a selection of blogs from researchers around the world that explore the latest insights on HIV and AIDS.

โžก๏ธ Find out more here: spklr.io/63323BVkSv

#WorldAIDSDay2025 #EndAIDS

01.12.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Advancing Research Prioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies Despite the critical role of research prioritization in optimizing funding allocation and shaping research agendas, there remains a notable gap in the ...

Advancing Research Prioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies - collection open for submissions in #HealthResearchPolicyandSystems #HARPS
link.springer.com/collections/...
Edited by @monalisa1n.bsky.social and @evidentsumanth.bsky.social

28.11.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œYouโ€™ve just got to have it ready for when theyโ€™re readyโ€ โ€“ Australian policymakersโ€™ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy - Health Research Policy and ... Background Effective health policy is informed by research evidence; however, there are challenges to using up-to-date research evidence to inform policy decisions. The living evidence syntheses (LES)...

โ€œYouโ€™ve just got to have it ready for when theyโ€™re readyโ€ โ€“ Australian policymakersโ€™ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

28.11.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Pharmacoeconomics of Vaccines: Advancing Cost-Effectiveness and Access in Global Immunization Strategies This collection aims to explore the latest advancements in the pharmacoeconomics of vaccines, focusing on their economic value, pricing strategies, and policy ...

The #Pharmacoeconomics of #Vaccines: Advancing Cost-Effectiveness and Access in Global #Immunization Strategies
link.springer.com/collections/...

Collection on pharmacoeconomics of vaccines, focusing on their economic value, pricing strategies, & policy implications within healthcare systems.

28.11.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Economic analyses of freestyle libre systems for people living with diabetes: a systematic literature review - Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation - This study systematically reviewed economic evaluations of FreeStyle Libre systems (FSL) for glucose monitoring among people living with type 1 (T1DM)...

Economic analyses of freestyle libre systems for people living with #diabetes #healtheconomics - cost effective vs with self-monitoring of blood glucose for people on intensive #insulin
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

28.11.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Connecting Simulation with Healthcare Quality and Safety This collection invites contributions that bridge the gap between simulation and healthcare improvement practice and scholarship. Key themes ...

New collection from #AdvancesinSimulation on 'Connecting Simulation with Healthcare Quality and Safety', open for submissions.
Edited by Victoria Brazil,Susan Eller & Komal Bajaj
link.springer.com/collections/...
#SESAM

28.11.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why the Social Sciences matter now more than ever? On the 10th anniversary of #SocialScienceMatters, ten of our authors reflect on why social science research is essential for understanding our complex world and addressing urgent challenges. bit.ly/49EflAN. #SocSky #AcademicSky #ResearchPublishing

26.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Need more help with your #UHC advocacy? Check out our 2025 #UHCDay updates series which dives into the world of social participation: uhcdayupdates.substack.com/t/2025

Your voice matters! Learn to tell your story effectively and help us remind world leaders that #HealthCostsHurt

26.11.2025 10:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฅ‘ Whatโ€™s your favorite brain foodโ€”and why does it matter?
Discover how tiny nutrients shaped human evolution and still power #memory, #learning, and #MentalHealth today.
๐Ÿ“– Free chapter until Dec 26:
๐Ÿ‘‰ link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
#BrainHealth #Nutrition #Evolution

26.11.2025 07:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everyone interested in #virus loves a #bacteriophage right? It's amazing they are the most abundant and diverse biological entity on the planet, yet were discovered just over 100 years ago! To give them the attention we believe they deserve, npj Viruses has launched three collections on #phages:

24.11.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For Yolanda, returning to Mexico after three years was more than a trip, it was a homecoming. Thanks to Springer Natureโ€™s workation programme, she reunited with family, reconnected with her roots, and kept delivering trusted medical insights remotely.
springernature.com/careers
#LifeAtSpringerNature

21.11.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know you can leave feedback with us through BSL? We have our feedback survey translated with BSL videos, or you can leave feedback through the Sign Live service - talking directly to a sign language interpreter.
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/have-your-say-BSL/

18.11.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Levity with anti vaxxers

19.11.2025 11:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue graphic with a cartoon image of two people standing in front of tablet and phone screens featuring pictures and text. One person has a supersized magnifying glass and the other is using a tablet. There are box files on the floor. The text reads โ€œNew publication. โ€œCost-effectiveness of RefluxStop compared to proton pump inhibitors and Nissen fundoplication for management of persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease in Norwayโ€ โ€œBMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocationโ€. The YHEC logo is in the top right corner.

Blue graphic with a cartoon image of two people standing in front of tablet and phone screens featuring pictures and text. One person has a supersized magnifying glass and the other is using a tablet. There are box files on the floor. The text reads โ€œNew publication. โ€œCost-effectiveness of RefluxStop compared to proton pump inhibitors and Nissen fundoplication for management of persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease in Norwayโ€ โ€œBMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocationโ€. The YHEC logo is in the top right corner.

Can an innovative implant offer better value for money in reflux disease treatment?

YHECโ€™s Sam Harper and Stuart Mealing have co-authored a study published in BMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation.

๐Ÿ”— Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#HealthEconomics #CostEffectiveness #GERD

04.11.2025 15:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Blue graphic with a cartoon image of two people standing in front of tablet and phone screens featuring pictures and text. One person has a supersized magnifying glass and the other is using a tablet. There are box files on the floor. The text reads โ€œNew publication. โ€œA health economics assessment of self-care with over-the-counter ibuprofen in dysmenorrhoea, migraine and acute rhinosinusitis in the United Kingdomโ€ โ€œBMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocationโ€. The YHEC logo is in the top right corner.

Blue graphic with a cartoon image of two people standing in front of tablet and phone screens featuring pictures and text. One person has a supersized magnifying glass and the other is using a tablet. There are box files on the floor. The text reads โ€œNew publication. โ€œA health economics assessment of self-care with over-the-counter ibuprofen in dysmenorrhoea, migraine and acute rhinosinusitis in the United Kingdomโ€ โ€œBMC Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocationโ€. The YHEC logo is in the top right corner.

๐Ÿ’Š New publication alert! YHECโ€™s Amy Dymond and William Green are co-authors of a new article. The study evaluates the economic impact of self-care with ibuprofen for three conditions: dysmenorrhoea, migraine and acute rhinosinusitis.

Read more: resource-allocation.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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