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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 17h

📢 Closing soon! The call for papers for our IJPDS Focus Issue People and the Criminal Justice System closes 31 October 2026. Research using population-based and administrative data is welcome. Find out more: ijpds.org/index.php/ij... #PopulationData #CriminalJustice @darcycoulter.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

56% vs 29% New research found neurodevelopmental conditions recorded in 56% of children with care experience, compared with 29% of those without Linking health, education & social care records for almost 127,000 children in Wales shows what no single dataset can provide ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How do we turn linked data into better services for children and families? New research finds strong enthusiasm for the potential of linked data — but time pressures, data quality and workplace culture can stand between good evidence and real-world change. 🔗 ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 CALL DEADLINE EXTENDED There’s now more time to submit to the IJPDS Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence for Population Data Science. 📅 New deadline: 11 December 2026 AI + population-level data + real-world societal challenges? We want to hear from you 👇 ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Does education leave a lasting mark on our health? New research using national data from 12,075 South Korean adults found educational attainment the most consistent socioeconomic predictor of obesity—stronger than current household income after adjustment. ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Publishing clinical codelists has improved transparency and reproducibility — but it has created a new challenge: which codelist should researchers choose? A new IJPDS study finds considerable variation between published codelists for the same health conditions. ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The data exists. So why can gaining access still take researchers months? New research explores how making data access conditions machine-readable could automate routine administration while keeping data holders firmly in control. Read the story 👇 ijpds.org/index.php/ij... @odissei.bsky.social

🔓 The data exists. So why can gaining access still take researchers months?

New research in IJPDS explores how making data access conditions machine-readable could automate routine administration while keeping data holders firmly in control.

Read the story 👇
https://ijpds.org/index.php/ijpds/news/17-09-26-research-machine-readablez

or read the full open access article here https://ijpds.org/index.php/ijpds/article/view/3454

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⏰ 2 weeks left! Our Special Issue on AI and population data science is seeking research and perspectives on how AI is shaping the use and analysis of population data. 📅 Closes 30 Sept 2026 🔗 ijpds.org/index.php/ij... #PopulationDataScience #AI

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We collect huge amounts of data about children and families every day. But are we collecting the right data to understand what works? A new IJPDS review explores how routine data could help evaluate early years interventions — and what’s still missing. 🔗 ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Could the data collected every day by health visitors, hospitals and schools help us understand what works for UK families? A new IJPDS review explores 25 years of research using routine data to evaluate early years interventions. 🔗 ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce that Professor Nadine Andrew has been appointed as an Editor-in-Chief of IJPDS! Nadine has been a valued member of our editorial team for many years, and we’re thrilled to welcome her into this new leadership role. ijpds.org/index.php/ij... @nadineandrew.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Data need to be brought together to benefit clinical trials, researchers warn. Clinical trials are essential for finding out whether new treatments work. But what can be done if we can't analyse data together when held in separate locations? READ: ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What happens to our health between childhood and old age? A review of 3,770 studies found major gaps in long-term measurement of cognition, lung, kidney, hearing & vision — leaving important parts of the chronic disease pathway unseen. READ: ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We can’t prevent what we don’t measure. A new IJPDS review finds major gaps in how health is tracked across the life course — limiting our understanding of how chronic diseases develop and when prevention could have the greatest impact. FIND OUT MORE: ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Who gets access to early care and education — and what difference does it make? A new IJPDS study linked health, education & social data for 27,321 children in Iowa, finding 73% participated in at least one ECE programme before starting school. 🔗https://ijpds.org/index.php/ijpds/article/view/3366

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

How can health data research better reflect the diversity of the people it serves? A new IJPDS study explores how HDRN Canada is working to make health data research more equitable, inclusive & responsive. 🔗 ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Who receives adult social care in Wales—and are some people missing out? A new study will link social care, health & education data to uncover inequalities and help improve care and support across Wales READ: ijpds.org/index.php/ij... #AdultSocialCare #DataLinkage

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What happens when we link digital footprints with traditional data sources? How can we unlock commercial data for research and public good? And what safeguards do researchers need as the field evolves? Just some of the questions explored at #DigitalFootprints2026. READ ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Digital Footprints Conference 2026 proceedings published! 150 researchers, data professionals, policymakers and others explored data linkage, data donation, commercial data access, public engagement and ethical challenges of working with digital footprint data. Read ijpds.org/index.php/ij...

📣 The Digital Footprints Conference 2026 proceedings are now published!

Bringing together ~150 researchers, data professionals, policymakers and others in York, this year’s conference explored data linkage, data donation, commercial data access, public engagement and the ethical challenges of working with digital footprint data.

📖 Read the proceedings: https://ijpds.org/index.php/ijpds/issue/view/48

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Can your postcode shape your child's development before school begins? A new study of 5,000+ Australian children suggests neighbourhood design—including parks, transport and local services—may influence early childhood development. Read more 👇 ijpds.org/news/23-07-1...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What! You’ve not picked up a packet of stroopwafels from IJPDS yet? We even have waffle warmers to pop on your coffee cup. Come and pick up your pack and get warming☕🍪 Then simply…enjoy! #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Calling all @umanitoba.bsky.social delegates at #IPDLN2026. Please tell LAURA BOWLER that she has a prize waiting for her at the IJPDS Booth. We will keep your prize here until 5pm Laura

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Calling all @georgeinstitute.bsky.social delegates at #IPDLN2026. Please tell Anna Campain that she has a prize waiting for her at the IJPDS Booth. We will keep your prize here until 5pm Anna

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟱 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗝𝗣𝗗𝗦 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 Our Editors Scott Emerson, Gabrielle Davie and Amy Hawn Nelson will be available to chat to you about manuscript ideas and all manner of publishing questions. So do come over for a chat 🙂 #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Presented at IPDLN? Why not take the next step? Develop your IPDLN conference abstract into a full paper and publish it in IJPDS. We’ll give you a 20% APC discount. Discount valid until July 2027 #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The lucky winners of today’s IJPDS Peer Reviewer Prize Draw are Laura Bowler, Inessa Cohen and Anna Campain. Congratulations! Your prizes are waiting for you at the IJPDS booth. That's all prizes given away but you can still register as a peer reviewer for IJPDS here at #IPDLN2026.

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The next IJPDS Publishing Clinic is tomorrow (Thursday) 12:15 - 13:00. Bring your abstract, research idea or publishing questions and gain insights directly from our Editors. No question too big or small. Helpful advice is on tap and we’re here for you! #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Become an IJPDS peer reviewer today! Sign up at the IJPDS booth and enter into our daily prize draw to win a special box of authentic Dutch stroopwafels. Good science deserves great reviewers (and great waffles!). 🍪 #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Presented at IPDLN? Take the next step.7 Turn your conference abstract into a full paper and share your research with the wider population data science community through IJPDS. As an IPDLN presenter, you'll also receive a 20% APC discount. #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Don’t miss the IJPDS Prize Draw. Check your email and after 4.30pm to see if you are today’s lucky winner? Winner also announced on Bluesky #IPDLN2026

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SeRP - Secure eResearch Platform @ukserp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We're back on site for day 2 of #IPDLN #IPDLN2026 @ipdln.bsky.social alongside @saildatabank.bsky.social, @dpukdataportal.bsky.social and @ijpds.bsky.social. We'll be leading sessions on #SecureDataInfrastructures later today during 𝟭𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟬𝟮 & 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟬3. Visit our stand for more!

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The IJPDS Publishing Clinic starts at 12:15 – so drop by with your abstract, research idea or publishing questions. Helpful advice is on tap and we’re here for you! #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We’re looking forward to Day 1 of this incredible conference! Come and visit the IJPDS booth – we have sweet treats for everyone. Warm ideas from IJPDS xx

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It’s never too early to enter a prize draw! Sign up as an IJPDS peer reviewer at our booth for your chance to win a special box of Didi’s stroopwafels. Everyone's a winner... but one person gets extra stroopwafels! 😊 #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺? We’re hosting two Publishing Clinics Stop by the IJPDS booth, meet the editors and chat about publishing population data research. We’d love to hear about your latest work. #IPDLN2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're on the way to Rotterdam for this year's #IPDLN2026 Conference. If you're there too, do swing by the IJPDS stand for a chat and a sweet treat. See you soon!

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Robin Linacre @robinlinacre.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Splink and uk_address_matcher team will be at #IPDLN2026 next week. If you're a user and have questions or feedback, or merely Splinkerested, feel free to get in touch, we'd love to to talk to you. Also we'd would love to meet anyone who we've worked with over the years - give me a shout.

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Dr Catriona Connell @drcconnell.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Say hi to RELEASE teams @jsavinc.bsky.social if in Rotterdam #IPDLN2026 Abstract -> ijpds.org/article/view... Post-imprisonment health service contact for mental health & substance use: variation by demographic, health & prison experience #JusticeHealth #IPDLN26 #IPDLN #IJPDS

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RELEASE: demographic and criminological differences in post-imprisonment mental health and substance use-related service use | International Journal of Population Data Science

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's "data about data"—and it could save researchers countless hours. Why search multiple organisations to find suitable datasets? This new metadata catalogue is a single searchable resource describing Canada's health and administrative data landscape. ijpds.org/news/09-07-2...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Finding the right data can be one of the biggest barriers to health research This freely searchable metadata catalogue describes 83 Canadian health and administrative data sources, helping researchers identify and connect datasets more efficiently. READ ijpds.org/news/09-07-2...

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The IPDLN Conference abstracts have now been published! Explore the innovative research being presented, discover new ideas, and start planning your conference. And remember—today's conference abstract could become tomorrow's published paper READ: ijpds.org/issue/view/47 @ipdln.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Most Canadian linked data studies focus on mothers—but what about fathers? A new IJPDS review found paternal data were included in very few child health studies, highlighting an important gap in understanding children's health and wellbeing. ijpds.org/news/07-07-0... #ChildHealth #PopulationData

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

One week to go and we are getting excited! If you are going to be at IPDLN 2026 in Rotterdam, then stop by the IJPDS booth - we'll have a sweet treat waiting for you! See you soon folks! #IPDLN2026 @ipdln.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

IPDLN 2026 Conference Proceedings are now Published! Explore the innovative research being presented, discover new ideas, and start planning your conference. Happy reading! 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: ijpds.org/issue/view/47 @angelicamaineri.bsky.social @ipdln.bsky.social

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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International Journal of Population Data Science (IJPDS) @ijpds.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Where people live can shape their health—but perhaps not in the way you might expect. A new IJPDS study found people with severe mental illness are far more likely to live in deprived areas of Wales, but not more likely to experience higher air pollution. READ: ijpds.org/news/02-07-2...

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