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Katy Saunders
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Associate Publisher at BMC | Earth & Environmental Sciences | she/her
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Katy Saunders @katy-saunders.bsky.social · May 15
Four new journals launching this year at BMC cover distinct and important areas of marine research in a community-focused approach. #oceanscience #biooceanography #oceanecosystems #marinepollution
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Introducing the new Marine Science family of OA journals at BMC
Four new journals launching this year at BMC cover distinct and important areas of research in a community-focused approach.
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This study published in Carbon Balance and Management determined the carbon storage potential of mountain cloud forests in Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro, Mexico. These beautiful unique ecosystems are both vulnerable and provide great biodiversity at high altitudes.

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October 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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**Deadline Extended!** 🌋Our special collection on data visualization and effective communication in #volcanology is now accepting submissions till 31 January 2026. JAV is fully open access and many institutions have read/publish agreements that cover the APC. Waivers also available where needed🌋
amelia-bain.bsky.social Amelia Bain @amelia-bain.bsky.social · Feb 3
📢 Check out the new collection in Journal of Applied Volcanology on 'Data Visualisation and Effective Communication in #Volcanology' JAV is affiliated with the @iavcei.bsky.social Commission on Cities and #Volcanoes 🌋🏘️ Read more: www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...
September 18, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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This study published in Geochemical Transactions demonstrates why biogeochemical cycling of carbon, sulfur, and iron are important considerations for the development and implementation of mining waste treatment technologies.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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This new study in Plant Methods from the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics at University of Minnesota represents the first attempt to compare three major types of methods for modelling genotype-by-environment interactions in plant breeding.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Excited to announce that we will be hosting the 6th International Symposium on Oceans in a High CO2 World October 12 to 16th in Wellington at the Tākina event center! This conference will bring together marine climate change scientists from multiple disciplines. Save the date!
August 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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New paper! Terray et al update a #SystematicMap anthropogenic noise impacts on wildlife. This map is an update of the evidence mapped up to 2018. Read about what’s changed since then! #Science4Policy #EnvironmentalEvidence 🧪
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Urban environment with buildings and roads. Highways criss-cross in the middle of the photo. This type of environment may have high anthropogenic noise production. The Collaboration of Environmental Evidence logo is shown in the upper right corner, while in the foreground at the bottom of the image are the words "New systematic map” and the title of the paper: What is the evidence for the impacts of airborne anthropogenic noise on wildlife? A systematic map update. Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash.
August 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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A striking photograph of two male saiga antelope sparring on the banks of a steppe lake is the winner of the 2025 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition.
Learn more about all winning images: spklr.io/63321BGOvf

@bmc.springernature.com #PhotoCompetition
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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amelia-bain.bsky.social
🌋Interested in high energy scoria cone #volcanism? Check out the latest article by Courtland and Bump in the Journal of Applied #Volcanology, which demonstrates the use of GPR to search for evidence of sustained #ash columns with regional impact👀⏬

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Figure 15 from Courtland and Bump (2025) in the Journal of Applied Volcanology, showing the authors' interpretation of structures within the Red Cone scoria cone, Nevada, USA
August 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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This new #openaccess paper published in Carbon Balance and Management from @brown-ibes.bsky.social suggests that wood vaults are a promising emissions-reduction strategy, but challenges remain. #carbon #climate #CO2 @bmc.springernature.com #climatesky
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August 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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4/Learn more about Evidence-in-Action papers: www.biomedcentral.com/collections/...
Evidence in Action articles in Environmental Evidence
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July 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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1/Did you know that CEE’s official journal Environmental Evidence accepts Evidence-in-Action articles? We publish two types: Analyses and Perspectives.
A quick 🧵
#EnvironmentalEvidence #EvidenceSynthesis #SciPol
July 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Clean Oceans, BMC's new open-access journal dedicated to research, technological advancements, and policy innovations on ocean pollution and marine environmental health, just published its first introductory editorial article from Editor-in-Chief Sylvia Sander! Read now!
Welcome to Clean Oceans: a platform for solutions to ocean pollution and sustainability challenges - Clean Oceans
The global ocean is facing unprecedented pressures due to human activities [ 1]. From plastic pollution and chemical contaminants to climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems, the urgency to find innovative solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable ocean has never been greater [ 2].
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July 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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If you have interesting science to share on ocean ecosystems sensibility &/or OA etc, consider submitting it to the upcoming collection « Ocean Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development Goals » of the new Springer Nature journal Ocean Ecosystem! bit.ly/3FzQH7E
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July 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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envevidence.bsky.social
Just published! Check out Coates et al’s new #SystematicReview on the impact of aminoglycosides (antibiotics) on soil & root microbiota. They found that exposure had minimal impact on soil microbe diversity, but there are still many unknowns. #EnvironmentalEvidence #SciPol 🧪🦠
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Small green plant growing from brown soil. The CEE logo is in the upper right corner. At the bottom are the words "New systematic review” and the paper's title "The Impact of Aminoglycoside exposure on soil and plant root-associated microbiota: A meta-analysis". Photo by Roman Synkevych on Unsplash
July 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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springernature.com
From Chief Editor of Nature Cuteness to Nap Quality Control Officer.
To give our colleagues a break to celebrate #SpringerNature10, we put the #PetsOfSN to work across our teams. All dogs, cats & bunnies were of course generously paid in tasty treats, belly rubs & cuddles.
#PetsOfSN10 🐶 🐱 🐰
July 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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BMC are so excited to share the introductory editorial from new launch journal Clean Oceans, written by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Sylvia Sander
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Welcome to Clean Oceans: a platform for solutions to ocean pollution and sustainability challenges - Clean Oceans
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July 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Biotechnology for the Environment journal is calling for submissions to its collection ‘Biotech Innovations for a Greener Future’ focusing on environmental management, protection, and sustainability. The journal is offering full APC waivers for articles submitted by December 31, 2025.

#MedSky
Biotechnology for the Environment
Biotechnology for the Environment is an open access, peer-reviewed journal featuring studies that explore the advancements and applications of biotechnology ...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Check out our first Collection of articles we hope to publish in Ocean Ecosystems!
bmc.springernature.com BMC @bmc.springernature.com · Jun 7
For #WorldOceanDay, Ocean Ecosystems calls for submissions to its first Collection on Ocean Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Development Goals. It invites original research that will help us understand how to protect ocean health and ensure well-being of future generations.
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Ocean Ecosystems
June 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Just published! Check out Mupepele and co-author’s new #SystematicMap describing trends in wild bee populations in Germany. #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalEvidence 🧪🐝
🔗https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-025-00364-7
Bee on purple flower. Photo location: Weinheim, Germany. The Collaboration of Environmental Evidence logo is shown in the upper right corner, while in the foreground at the bottom of the image is the title of the paper. Photo by Bernd Dittrich on Unsplash
June 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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📣 A recent paper in Environmental Evidence by @aspullin.bsky.social‬
and @biljana-macura.bsky.social‬ presents a checklist for journal editors and reviewers to ensure submissions meet CEE's standards for systematic #EvidenceSynthesis. Why does this matter?👇 #Science4Policy
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June 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Just published! Check out Gan et al’s new #SystematicReview on how natural & artificial bird perches help natural forest regeneration. #EnvironmentalEvidence #SciPol 🧪🌎
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Large green tree in from of blue sky in a grassland area. Small trees can be seen in the distance. The Collaboration of Environmental Evidence logo is shown in the upper right corner, while in the foreground at the bottom of the image are the words "New systematic review” and the title of the paper: "Effectiveness of perches in promoting bird-mediated seed dispersal for natural forest regeneration: a systematic review" Photo by niko photos on Unsplash
June 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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BMC's three new open access journals have been open to submissions for one year! Dairy Science & Management, Poultry Science & Management and Aquaculture Science & Management opened for submissions in May 2024 and are happy to receive submissions and cover APCs for publications this year as well!
Dairy Science and Management
Dairy Science and Management is an open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the management of dairy animals, the ...
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June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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An infographic on the main hazards associated with volcanic activity, including some information on the hazards that present greatest risk to people.

The source paper for the graph is appliedvolc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Graphic showing volcanic hazards
November 13, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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Our new study, led by @Issam Boukhris, presents TimberTracer: a tool to track HWP carbon, substitution & emissions
Applied in Italy with #3DCMCCFEM: 3 management, 4 wood-use

Findings:
– Selective thinning = best outcome
– +10% recycling/lifespan = major gains
– Static assumptions risk overestimates
TimberTracer: a comprehensive framework for the evaluation of carbon sequestration by forest management and substitution of harvested wood products - Carbon Balance and Management
Background Harvested wood products (HWPs) have a pivotal role in climate change mitigation, a recognition solidified in many Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Integ...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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We are now accepting submissions for our new Collection on Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food, Water and Environmental Safety. Read more and submit here: bit.ly/4jNpWLm
#CallforPapers #OpenAccess
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June 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM