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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Umagazini wakamuva unikeza izinhlobo ezahlukene zokufunda ezithakazelisayo: ukuphikisana ngohlelo lokulinganisa abacwaningi be-NRF, izinqubomgomo ze-smartphone zesikole, ubuliminingi kanye nokugqamisa abanikeli abafihliwe ocwaningweni. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Die jongste uitgawe bied 'n verskeidenheid interessante leesstof: die waarde van die NRF se navorsersgraderingstelsel, slimfoonbeleide by hoërskole, die kognitiewe voordele van veeltaligheid, en die uitlig van verborge bydraers tot navorsing. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The latest issue offers a variety of interesting reads: the cheetah census, the value of the NRF researcher rating system, high school smartphone policies, cognitive benefits of multilingualism and highlighting hidden contributors to research. buff.ly/E3xVxmL

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We recognise the essential role that peer review plays in maintaining research quality. We take this opportunity to thank all those who review for the South African Journal of Science: buff.ly/ozzz8OJ #PeerReviewWeek #PRW2026

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It is that time of the year again! We celebrate #PeerReviewWeek 2026. The theme this year is 'Peer Review Capacity: Volume, Speed, and Quality'. Click here buff.ly/Zl6ZzIA to see events and activities planned around the globe.

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📢 Vacancy reminder: ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. Click here for more information: buff.ly/H4w9jag Application deadline: 16 September 2026

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Uhlelo lukaJulayi/Agasti lubukhoma! Futhi yeka ukuthi luyincwadi ethokozisayo kanjani: ukulima emanzini eNtshonalanga Kapa, izilinganiso zokuhlola ucwaningo, ukutshala imali kumawayini amahle, ukubuyekezwa kwezincwadi okuhehayo kanye nokuphawula okunikeza ulwazi. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Die Jul/Aug-uitgawe is regstreeks beskikbaar! En wat 'n interessante leesstof is dit tog: akwakultuur in die Wes-Kaap, statistieke in navorsingsevaluering, belegging in goeie wyne, aanloklike boekresensies en insiggewende kommentare. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Jul/Aug issue is live! And what an interesting read it is: aquaculture in the Western Cape, metrics in research evaluation, investing in fine wines, enticing Book Reviews and informative Commentaries. sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the SAJS, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. More info: buff.ly/wXjZae4 Deadline: 15 Sep. 2026

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📢The submission deadline for Commentaries for a Discussion Series on hidden contributors to research is closing soon, 30 June. Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to the discussion. More info: buff.ly/vGfTePD

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 Don’t forget to register to attend the workshop 'Navigating the scholarly publishing landscape in 2026' next week. We look forward to seeing you there!

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Krige reviews ‘Clawing Back’: Drawing on extensive engagement, James offers a nuanced ethnography and a significant intervention in contemporary debates on economic and social justice. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Boughey reviews ‘Decolonial Options in Higher Education’: A fascinating opportunity to engage with authors about their work as a good many of the talks reflect on what has previously been published or said. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The life and legacy of Professor Roseanne Denise Diab (1949–2026): Environmental scientist, institution builder and champion of women in science. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Wholesale clearing of Lesotho mountain shrubs for grazing risks erosion, water loss and biodiversity decline in the Maloti-Drakensberg. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG12 #SDG15

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Abiye presents the Johannesburg Local Meteoric Water Line based on decadal rainfall stable isotope data. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We know who cites research. But do we know who funds it? 💰 Today, the Barcelona Declaration WG on Funding Metadata is publishing 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚: 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and a companion background document. 🔗 barcelona-declaration.org/news/2026052...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Pouris provides a critical retrospective on South Africa’s evolving National System of Innovation, situating its trajectory within global debates on science and development. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG4 #SDG9

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A human femur and tibia were recovered from Border Cave in South Africa in 1941–1942 but were subsequently lost. The bones present an interesting set of metrical contrasts. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Nxumalo & Mathipa-Mdakane show how understanding the specific research productivity patterns of historically disadvantaged institutions is critical for making investments where they are most needed. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Some of ecology’s biggest lessons take decades to emerge. Long-term grassland fire and nutrient addition experiments in South Africa reveal hidden ecosystem shifts that short studies cannot detect. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Tucker and Lana report on testing of a novel methodology of a non-traditional deep-time geochronometer to age date continental sedimentary successions and co-occurring fossil assemblages. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

While we consider sunny South Africa to be ideal for tourism, indices for beach and urban tourism reveal greater nuance in climatic suitability. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG13

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

AI is already part of everyday research practice. The question for journals is therefore no longer whether AI will be used, but how its use should be governed in ways that protect transparency, accountability and fairness. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Van Tol & Kotze’s study demonstrates the value of coupling hydrological and slope stability models to predict rainfall-induced landslides in South Africa’s high-risk catchments. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG6 #SDG13 #SDG15

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Can digital tools help Africa's smallholder farmers tackle climate risks? Dudu et al.’s review exposes the gaps and calls for stronger research partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG9

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The WEF Global Risks Report 2026 warns us that the struggles of the poor and vulnerable remain invisible to global elites, reminding us that security for all requires changes in power relations. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG16 #SDG17

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Ndaleni et al. call for the revision of fish common and scientific names that carry offensive connotations, as an important step toward fostering respect, inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in scientific practice. doi.org/10.17159/saj... #SDG10

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The May/June issue is live, with a good selection of reviews, commentaries and original research…climate-resilient agriculture, research productivity in HDIs and missing bones from Border Cave… sajs.co.za/en/issue/vie...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Early career researchers are invited to attend the workshop 'Navigating the scholarly publishing landscape in 2026'. Look forward to seeing you there! 🗓 Date: 19 June 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00–13:00 SAST 📍 Venue: Zoom / YouTube 📋 Programme & registration: buff.ly/QRwtQSA

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

REMINDER: Do not miss your chance to be part of the discussion. The submission deadline for a Discussion Series on decolonisation and Africanisation in science is approaching, please submit by 01 June.

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

📢 There is still time to join the discussion on hidden contributors to research. The submission deadline for the discussion series has been extended to 30 June 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to this important topic. More info here: buff.ly/jVi9bjq

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

REMINDER: Do not miss your chance to be part of the discussion. The submission deadline for a Discussion Series on hidden contributors to research is approaching, please submit by 30 April.

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hofmeyr reviews ‘Johannesburg from the Riverbanks’: This collection offers a rich set of methods and approaches for understanding rivers in a multi-scalar way. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Phalafala reviews ‘Guerrillas and Combative Mothers’: Magadla’s work invites us to deepen the politics and poetics of care, of tending as methodology, into scholarship. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Dowling reviews ‘Ulibambe Lingashoni!’: This book fills an important gap in SA historiography, as it brings to light a rare chronicle of the lives of Zulu people during more than a century of South Africa’s turbulent history. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Rontsch reviews ‘Johnny Clegg: Critical Reflections on his Music and Influence’: An important piece of scholarship. This book includes not only the voices of scholars, but also those of Clegg’s friends and musical compatriots. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Dan J. Stein (1962–2025) was a towering global scholar, collaborator, colleague, mentor and friend. He will continue to be with us through his pioneering work, the people he mentored, and the countless lives he touched. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This study provides a contextual analysis of Engaged Research in SA, highlighting areas that are of unique value in the SA context & reinforcing the relevance of community-based participatory research in an African context. #SDG4 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This study introduces a novel method that employs an algorithm that mimics the behaviour of whales to create a model for predicting the settling of soft soil subgrade to ensure highway safety. #SDG9 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This study explores how environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings drive corporate green innovation in South Africa. #SDG9 #SDG12 #SDG13 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The findings of this study provide insights into optimal climate conditions for the sustainable production of vitamin E in higher plants. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

An interdisciplinary conversation among experts on sexual and reproductive health care on how health research is produced, offering researchers and activists opportunities to consider knowledge from different research traditions. #SDG10 #SDG13 #SDG16 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

When engineering and arachnology meet... The structure and aerodynamics of the slingshot spider and its web are studied using classical results first developed in the 19th century in connection with the drag on clock pendula. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

South African Tier 2 carbon dioxide emission factors for solid fuel use are reported for the first time, as required by South Africa’s commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Climate Agreement. #SDG13 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

AI and statistics are combined to better predict extreme oil price changes, improving how financial risk is measured and managed. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Physical Education should not be a marginal subject. To support healthier learners and more equitable education systems in South Africa, renewed policy attention, teacher development and cross-sector partnerships are essential. #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG10 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Sterkfontein’s technicians have played a crucial role in revealing South Africa’s unique and long-standing contribution to human origins research and they remain essential to the team’s diverse research and science communication programmes. doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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sajournalofscience.bsky.social @sajournalofscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Public trust in scientists in SA is relatively high, but there are concerns regarding transparency, ethical accountability and the equitable distribution of the benefits of science. #SDG10 #SDG16 doi.org/10.17159/saj...

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