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Research Ethics Series

In 2021, Globethics, in collaboration with IRAFPA (Institut de Recherche et d’Action sur la Fraude et le Plagiat Académiques), started collaborating to develop a book Series focused on SDG 4, Quality Education. The focus of the initiative was to develop cutting-edge research and publications on the matter of Academic Fraud and Plagiarism, something undermining the ethics and quality of education at a large scale nowadays. As of 2024 we have published 3 volumes, with a fourth already planned.

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SGEM Vienna GREEN – Scientific Sessions „GREEN SCIENCE FOR GREEN LIFE“

This forum serves as a fertile ground for sowing the seeds of change and nurturing the growth of Green Sciences in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our focus encompasses a spectrum of critical areas: from the conservation of biodiversity to the innovative reduction of CO2 emissions, from sustainable urban living to the development of renewable energy sources. These pillars of Green Science are essential in steering our planet towards a more sustainable & resilient future.

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IPA SDG – Goal No 7 – ffordable and Clean Energy

STM Innovator Fair

STM champions technologists, companies and start-ups that advance trusted research — the changemakers leveraging technology and innovation to accelerate scholarly communications in positive ways — to better serve the academic community. The annual STM Innovator Fair, part of STM Innovation & Integrity Days gives a platform for the latest innovations to present their concepts and receive feedback that will shape the next generation of technology that will deliver trusted knowledge

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IPA SDG – Goal No 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

The Anthology Book Writing Program

In order to improve the quality of literacy of young people, we organize a training and writing program for self-development books. This program has been running for 3 years and has produced 40 batch. In the process, this program has produced 1200 writers from various unique and different backgrounds.

The Anthology Book Writing Program is an initiative to invite the younger generation to have reading, writing and literacy skills. The output of this program is to produce quality books in the con

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Board of Editors Gender Parity

Through the intentional efforts of EIC Jack Gilbert to balance gender representation, the ASM journal mSystems is proud to announce that it has made significant progress toward gender parity on its Board of Editors for the term starting in July 2024. 49.2% of mSystems Editors identify as women, up from 39.8% in the previous term year. Representation matters. We hope this leads to more woman submitting to and publishing in mSystems.

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IPA SDG – Goal No 10 – Reduced inequalities

Systems Biology and Sustainable Development Article Collection

This special collection of mSystems articles provides an in-depth look into how microbial science contributes important perspectives and understanding to the realization of several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This curated collection sheds light on the diverse ways that microbial systems can enhance our understanding and help us make progress towards the SDGs.

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IPA SDG – Goal No 3 – Good Health and well-being

Social Equity and Disparities in Microbial Exposure Article Collection

Our microbiome can be impacted by the details of our lifestyle, including diet, hygiene, health status, and more, but many are driven by social, economic, medical, or political constraints that restrict available choices that may impact our health. This collection of mSystems articles highlights recent investigations into beneficial and detrimental instances of microbial exposure, in the context of how social policy may mediate or deepen disparities between and within populations.

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One Health, Microbes, and Climate Change call for papers

ASM journal mSphere and AGU journal GeoHealth announced a joint call for papers on One Health, microbes, and climate change, to encourage and explore articles on the intersection between climate change, microbes, geophysical processes, and human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health.

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Microbiology Spectrum Collection on Crop Disease

Microbiology Spectrum published a collection of current research articles on the evolution, transmission, and control of crop pathogens, and new insights into plant disease development. Plant agriculture is central to food security and availability.

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Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Equity in Clinical Microbiology collection

Microbiology Spectrum welcomes studies on improving lab equity globally. Laboratory equity includes providing accessible and affordable diagnostics to inform clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes across patient populations. These might not be widely available due to geographic barriers, high costs, bias, stigma, discrimination in healthcare, or challenges like lack of permanent housing or incarceration. Sharing such studies is essential to boost global initiatives for equitable access.

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ASM Journals Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Collection

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for ASM are key values and a vital part of its mission. ASM Journals is proud to feature articles addressing topics related to inclusive diversity with equity, access, and accountability. This regularly updated collection covers challenges faced by microbiologists from underrepresented groups, fostering DEI in STEM education, inclusive accommodations for both scientists and students, neglected diseases affecting underrepresented populations, and more.

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Clinical Microbiology Reviews Global Advisory Board

The journal Clinical Microbiology Reviews has welcomed its first Global Advisory Board. Consisting of 8 members from diverse regions, this board consults with the Board of Editors and prospective authors to provide strategic direction for the journal in covering topics of both worldwide and regional interest, particularly considering underrepresented populations and neglected diseases and conditions.

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