Biogeographer. Eco-evolutionist. Marine biologist: jelly-ology. 'https://xitter.cf/t.co/Z5ZUFsH6Ov. Committed to #BetterPublishing.
Merced, CA
Joined January 2013
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
As authors, reviewers and editors, we can actively shape the publishing ecosystem. Different journals entail different choices. Ethical publishing—despite occasional compromises—should be the primary driver of our decisions. Check: peeer.net/2026/02/20/differe… #BetterPublishing
MichaelNDawson retweeted
Scientific societies should rethink allowing for‑profit publishers at meetings. They may support the meeting in part, but these same publishers charge unsustainable fees year‑round and undercut academic independence. The trade‑off? Researchers lose.
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
Do we outsource research conferences at our peril? For‑profit event firms reduce our effort, but fees are high and returns to academia low. Would not-for-profit society-organized meetings held at universities benefit the academic community more?
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
Make your voice heard in support of horseshoe crabs!
The U.S. Pharmacopeia is currently accepting comments to their recently proposed chapter for synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood.
Please SIGN THIS LETTER that we will submit in support:
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
I just wrote to Wiley & JBI's new EiC that I'll never again publish in, review for, nor ever be an editor for JBI, & avise my mentees & colleagues to do the same. Sad to see JBI die, but luckily, our community will be just fine without it. For context, see @MNDlab recent posts.
MichaelNDawson retweeted
Issue 15.3 of Frontiers of Biogeography - official journal of the International Biogeography Society - is now out! Fully open-access and online at escholarship.org/uc/fb/15/3 #OpenAccess #newbiogeo #biogeography
MichaelNDawson retweeted
I along with 95% of #AssociateEditors have now #Resigned from @jbiogeography. Unfortunately, there was no genuine invitation from @WileyGlobal to discuss #BetterPublishing journalofbiogeographynews.or…
MichaelNDawson retweeted
I am resigning as #AssociateEditor at #JBI @JBiogeography because @WileyGlobal has not reprioritized access & journal quality over profit, maintaining barriers to equity & publication - particularly for #ECRs and peers from the #GlobalSouth
MichaelNDawson retweeted
I am resigning as #AssociateEditor at #JBI @JBiogeography because @WileyGlobal has not reprioritized access & journal quality over profit, maintaining barriers to equity & publication - particularly for #ECRs and us, scientists from the #GlobalSouth
MichaelNDawson retweeted
Nice to see that a group of Associate Editors has chosen to write an extensive editorial on their work stoppage @JBiogeography against exorbitant APCs! #APCs #OpenAccess
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
While #science has became a business, ongoing changes seem to only strength #inequalities. The editors of @JBiogeography resign, strike in dispute with Wiley over ‘business model that maximises profit’:
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
A movement (perhaps revolution) is starting! #JBI leading current critical discussions/decisions in Ecology & Evolution.
Neuroscience (Elsevier journal) had their entire editorial board quitting together to start a new journal with non-profit MIT press.
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
📢Exciting shift in the publication landscape! Editorial boards are driving change by resigning from journals that resist transformation; and taking charge by launching journals with non-profit companies. #PublishingRevolution #AcademicChange
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
“If you publish, please also review”👇.
While in the topic, the discourse that “I don’t work for free” by those that publish & have their papers reviewed for free is poor form (imo).
Until we find a solution to replace the current pub. system, not reviewing is egotistic.
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
The bold stance taken by the editorial board of @jbiogeography against their publishing house (Wiley) is inspiring. They are championing fairness, inclusivity & equitable publishing in ecology. Redirect massive profits to support global research equality
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
Full support for this! 👇👇👇👇
Read the responses of the editorial board @JBiogeography to the ridiculous letter of bosses @WileyGlobal #BetterPublishing @jbiogeography: I journalofbiogeographynews.or…
MichaelNDawson retweeted
After the discouraging response from Wiley, the @jbiogeography editorial board has compiled our concerns (again) and called for a dozen issues to be addressed: journalofbiogeographynews.or… #WorkStoppage #BetterPublishing @WileyGlobal @WileyEcolEvol
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MichaelNDawson retweeted
The IBS (@Biogeography) supports the @MNDlab and the AEs of @JBiogeography in their efforts to make scientific publishing more inclusive, open, fair and independent while maintaining the highest scientific quality standards.