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Researchers and policy-makers alike increasingly recognise the importance of engaging diverse perspectives in global migrant research. There is a shift toward more community-led, co-produced, and decolonial approaches that centre migrants as active collaborators in research design, implementation, and dissemination. The aims are to explore [1] the use of participatory approaches in global migration research; [2] genuine participatory approaches or 'best practice' in participatory approaches to migration research and [3] barriers and facilitators for participatory research at a global level. This study used a qualitative design in the form of a structured roundtable discussion. The roundtable was held virtually in 2024 with 16 individual participants from nine countries, with expertise in migration research and practice. The session lasted two hours and was moderated by two facilitators, with open-ended questions designed to elicit reflections on participatory approaches in migrant research. The themes were: use of participatory approaches, best practices, and barriers and facilitators to participation. Participants highlighted key participatory methods commonly used, including the 'use of frameworks', the use as 'researchers as social agents' or intermediaries to amplify migrant community voices and the use of 'community-led direction'. Best practices included the prioritisation of measurable benefits for the community itself, ensuring sustained engagement, from inception to the completion of the project and beyond and avoiding the use of generalising methodologies. Limitations identified were discrimination faced by migrant communities, continued relocation, or misalignment with research funder expectations were also noted. Enablers were the building of community trust, the use of innovative and flexible research funding models, and the establishment of knowledge exchanges between communities and researchers. Future lines of action include addressing these challenges through innovative models such as trust-based philanthropy, and emphasising the need for genuine engagement and community agency - and the inclusion of frontline worker perspectives in research.

In the digital age, enhanced publishing has become an increasingly important innovation in academic communication. This study investigates the enhanced publishing strategies adopted by three major chemistry publishing platforms: The American Chemical Society (ACS), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and Wiley. Through case analysis, this paper highlights how these platforms utilize technologies such as three-dimensional (3D) molecular visualization, semantic enrichment, interactive databases, and multimedia embedding to support open science and improve research dissemination. The findings provide valuable references for enhancing the publishing capabilities of Chinese academic journals in the field of chemistry.

This hands-on workshop will guide participants through making their own zine as an exploration of agency in publishing. As commercial publishing systems have concentrated control of production, they have gained increasing power over who can publish, what, how, where and when. The open access movement has wrested some control back, with open source tools enabling academic communities to pursue their own publishing activities, but there remains much potential to explore in other forms of DIY publishing. With simply a pen and paper, workshop attendees will experiment with an iconic form of publishing and learn about others that they can leverage to contribute to how we grow and share our collective knowledge. Contemporary publishing systems are rightly maligned as sites of gatekeeping and extraction, especially those oriented towards research dissemination and education. The major commercial publishers ride each wave of technological advancement to consolidate their control of the landscape and narrow the pathways into it, with little regard, and arguably contempt for the myriad ways of knowing and sharing that enrich our collective knowledge. While correct in their assessments, critics too often conflate the practices of today’s publishing industry with the value of publishing and publishers themselves. Yet publishing has a centuries long legacy as a site for radical imagination and revolutionary action, from the pamphlet culture of the 16th century to the zine making punks of the 1970s, to today’s queer, BIPOC and other marginalised communities publishing online. When publishing technologies are in the hands of community creators they are a powerful tool for change. In the context of these radical histories, this workshop will invite participants to imagine a next revolution in how we share what we know, with active discussion of the possibilities and implications for scholarly publishing at large. Participants will be guided through a simple process to create their own zine while reflecting on the theme of self-determination for knowledge-producing communities, learning a replicable skill and being inspired to consider alternative methods of communication. Their resulting zines can be copied, exchanged and shared to engage others in their thinking. They will also be introduced to a handful of easy-to-use digital tools that they can adopt into their own practices as educators, researchers and advocates.

Over the past two decades, academic publishing has undergone substantial transformation, largely driven by digitalization and increased global Internet access. In parallel, the Open Access (OA) movement has played a critical role in advancing equitable access to scientific knowledge by eliminating paywalls and licensing restrictions. While these developments have yielded considerable benefits –particularly in enhancing the dissemination and democratization of research– they have also generated complex ethical and structural challenges. Notably, the consolidation of publishing power among a few major editorial houses, the emergence of profit-driven publication models, and the shifting of publication costs onto authors, have contributed to a growing crisis in academic medicine. These trends have raised concerns regarding transparency, editorial independence, and the overall integrity of the scientific record. This manuscript aims to delineate the historical and structural evolution of academic publishing, assess its current landscape, and critically examine the key challenges facing the field in the context of Open Access. Particular attention is given to the implications for pediatric researchers in Latin America, who are disproportionately affected by these systemic barriers.

The research aims to examine the landscape of studies concerning innovative behavior in educational settings through a bibliometric analysis, focusing on identifying major themes, influential research, and knowledge dissemination patterns over the period from 1980 to 2023. The study employed bibliometric analysis tools including VOSviewer and R's bibliometrix package to analyze 221 studies indexed in the Scopus database. This approach allowed for mapping the network of citations, co-authorship, and keyword occurrences, providing a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual structure. Findings indicate a growing body of literature with significant contributions from various countries, with the Netherlands, the USA, and the UK leading in citations. Analysis showed increasing research collaboration and thematic evolution from basic educational innovations to complex interdisciplinary studies involving psychological empowerment and transformational leadership. The research highlighted the increasing complexity and connectivity of studies over time, underscoring the evolving nature of innovative behaviors in educational institutions. It also identified key gaps in the literature, particularly in the integration of new pedagogical technologies and methods. The results emphasize the need for continued exploration of how innovative behaviors can be fostered in educational settings to adapt to ongoing changes in educational demands and technologies.

Working toward fairer global scholarly communication Angel Y. Ford at the University at Albany charts working toward a more just global landscape of research output valuation and dissemination. Scholarly communication is how researchers share ideas, learn from each other, and build knowledge together. But not all scholars have the same opportunity to be part of these conversations. Scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) often face unique challenges when trying to access research or share their own work (Demeter, 2020; Ford & Alemneh, 2024). Meanwhile, researchers from wealthier countries, especially those in the Global North, tend to dominate many academic fields, even when studying issues that directly affect LMICs or the Global South.

In this paper, we discuss the potential role of podcasting as a mainstream element of action research work and dissemination. Pulling from debates in qualitative and action research literatures about epistemology, voice, and participation, we make the case that podcasting, despite many possible challenges because of its possibilities for misinformation, can add innovative contributions to the field that push the epistemological boundaries of research dissemination. We conclude with a conversation on fostering consensus about how to create collaborative processes for informative, trustworthy, and useful podcasts in action research.

Governance and stakeholder engagement are increasingly recognized as critical enablers of clinical research excellence, particularly in complex, multi-institutional, and global environments. Robust governance structures provide the strategic oversight, accountability mechanisms, and operational frameworks necessary to ensure transparency, compliance, and ethical integrity in clinical research. At the same time, meaningful engagement of diverse stakeholders including patients, caregivers, investigators, regulators, industry sponsors, and community representatives enhances the relevance, inclusivity, and sustainability of research initiatives. Together, these complementary tools create an ecosystem that fosters trust, accelerates innovation, and elevates the quality of scientific outcomes. Effective governance in clinical research involves clear definition of roles, streamlined decision-making processes, harmonized policies, and risk-based monitoring approaches. By implementing standardized operating procedures, single institutional review board (IRB) models, and transparent reporting frameworks, governance systems reduce duplication, minimize delays, and strengthen regulatory compliance. Furthermore, adaptive governance models allow research consortia to remain responsive to emerging evidence, evolving regulations, and shifts in societal expectations, thereby reinforcing resilience and long-term viability. Stakeholder engagement complements governance by centering the patient and community voice in research design, implementation, and dissemination. Engaging stakeholders early through advisory boards, co-design workshops, and patient navigation programs ensures that study protocols reflect cultural sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and practical feasibility. Similarly, collaboration with regulators and sponsors enhances trial efficiency, while partnerships with community organizations broaden outreach and promote equitable access to participation. These engagement practices not only increase recruitment and retention but also strengthen public trust in clinical research as a socially responsive enterprise. By integrating governance and stakeholder engagement as strategic levers, clinical research networks can improve data quality, operational efficiency, and ethical standards, while driving innovation in therapeutic discovery. The result is a more accountable, inclusive, and patient-centered research environment that advances excellence and contributes to global health impact.

BackgroundUS children’s diets are high in calories and are of poor nutritional quality, and a likely contributing factor is the consumption of food from restaurants. While children readily accept the sweet and salty foods that characterize restaurant children’s menus, research shows that their taste preferences are malleable, and regular exposure to healthier foods can promote their acceptance.ObjectiveWe describe a cluster-randomized controlled trial testing the effects of behavioral intervention strategies (choice architecture and repeated exposure) on ordering and dietary intake among children in restaurants and present baseline demographic data for the study cohort.MethodsSix locations of a regional quick-service restaurant chain were randomized to the intervention or control group in pairs based on income in surrounding census tracts. Families with children aged 4 to 8 years were recruited and asked to complete 8 visits to the study restaurant, including a baseline assessment completed at the time of enrollment, followed by 6 visits during a designated 2-month exposure period and a final posttest assessment. Intervention content provided to intervention group families after baseline assessments includes placemats promoting 2 healthier kids’ meals and the opportunity to redeem their kids’ meal “cone token” for a toy instead of a dessert (choice architecture strategies). In addition, participating families receive frequent diner cards, which can be used to earn a free kids’ meal after purchasing a promoted kids’ meal 6 times (repeated exposure strategy). Families in control restaurants receive generic versions of these materials (eg, frequent diner cards that can be redeemed for a free kids’ meal after purchasing any 6 kids’ meals). The primary outcome is the meal ordered for the child at a posttest restaurant visit following the exposure period (ie, whether or not a promoted meal was ordered). Additional order data will include calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar content of children’s orders at posttest. Other outcomes include children’s in-restaurant and daily consumption of calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar.ResultsThis study was funded in 2019, with preregistration completed in 2020, data collection occurring from June 2021 to November 2024, and data processing, analysis, and primary outcome manuscript preparation in 2025-2026. A total of 236 families provided baseline data on children’s orders and comprise the study cohort; 234 of these families provided demographic data (n=184, 78.3% female parents; n=133, 56.8% female children; child mean age 6.5, SD 1.3 years).ConclusionsGiven that restaurants are normative eating contexts for many children, this intervention has the potential to impact children’s dietary intake and health. If found to be successful, future directions could include scaling the current intervention approach and conducting further effectiveness, implementation, and dissemination research to understand its applicability and impact across different types of restaurants and sociodemographic contexts.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04334525; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04334525International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/73618

The use of research evidence to influence policy decisions and practice is crucial for improving health service delivery and outcomes. Effective influence requires timely dissemination and translation of evidence to practitioners and policymakers at all decision-making levels. Traditional literature on research dissemination strategies has primarily focused on the Global North, often reflecting funding structures from that region. Yet there is a wealth of research, especially operational research as well as quality improvement (QI) initiatives that have been central to programs in the Global South where health resources are often limited. This article examines the challenges and opportunities of turning research and quality improvement work into policy and practice in resource-limited settings. It draws on insights from the authors’ roles as panelists and moderators at the 3rd Annual Research and Quality Improvement Symposium, hosted by Partners In Health and the Ministry of Health of Sierra Leone on November 19, 2024. Barriers to effective dissemination of scientific evidence include limited collaboration among partners, funding constraints, visa issues and travel restrictions. Additionally, inequities in research authorship, gender disparities and language barriers hinder evidence dissemination. Building strong collaborations between policymakers and researchers presents valuable opportunities to bridge these gaps. Innovative methods such as digital platforms can also enhance dissemination despite resource limitations. Further, decolonizing global health research and ensuring equitable access to resources are critical for effective evidence sharing. Advocating for local conferences and leveraging funding mechanisms from the Global South can further support researchers in these contexts. To enhance healthcare quality in resource-limited settings, innovative strategies for sharing and implementing research and quality improvement initiatives are essential. Local researchers can utilize local knowledge, technology and partnerships to effectively disseminate findings that meet community needs. Strategic communication and collaboration among stakeholders are vital for translating research into policies that positively impact health outcomes.

Abstract. This study pioneers an event ontology framework for Chinese Ancient Villages with Red Legacy to resolve cultural resource fragmentation and narrative discontinuity. Extending the CIDOC-CRM standard, this paper developed a multidimensional ontology integrating villages, events, figures, locations, time, and cultural resources through domain-specific semantic modeling. Utilizing Protégé and Neo4j tools, unstructured cultural resources from 754 nationally designated villages were transformed into structured linked data, exemplified by the Dawangmiao Village knowledge graph implementation. This framework enables multidimensional access to tangible/intangible heritage, dynamic reconstruction of revolutionary history via semantic relationships, and structural representation of spatiotemporal contexts. The ontology-driven approach significantly enhances scholarly research capabilities and dissemination efficacy, establishing a reusable digital infrastructure for transmedia storytelling. It provides methodological foundations for digital conservation of red legacy, directly supporting red-themed education and sustainable cultural tourism development through semantically enriched knowledge organization.

At the 2023 ALISE conference I presented in the Works in Progress (WIP) poster session. At this session, I not only highlighted the work that I was doing through my poster, but brought an autoethnographic shawl describing my loss of self to the library. By pairing this shawl with my poster, I was cautiously creating space for artistic expression in academic conferences and as a way of legitimate research dissemination. I presented my shawl at the WIP session, because there was no clear place that I could share this piece. And while art was not a requirement for the WIP session, out of the 68 posters, only one incorporated art–mine. As such, I propose a visual quilt that highlights that singular presence, emphasizing the tension between art and academia. While art is expected to conform and fit into academic standards, academia rarely adapts to accommodate art. Engaging in art in academia is not just an act of creativity and expression, it is a form of decolonial resistance. It requires additional labor not only to justify art’s place in scholarly discourse, but also to find a place to share it, and to do more work for only a fraction of the recognition and acceptance that a paper could receive. The quilt also reflects the larger dismissal of art as non-scholarly and/or non-serious. The dismissal is further amplified by the medium in which I create - quilting, knitting, and crocheting, which are often considered crafts and not art at all, primarily due to their status of being often created by women (Ball, 2008), which further impacts how the legitimacy of the output is seen in academic spaces.

Abstract. The study explores the educational applications of 3D modeling and rapid prototyping to enhance participatory learning of cultural heritage, focusing on public engagement and academic dissemination. Conducted within the Politecnico di Torino's Geometric Modeling in Architecture course, it emphasizes the analysis and communication of architectural facts through interdisciplinary geometry. The research aligns with growing European recognition of academic heritage's cultural value, tracing its roots to the Halle Declaration (2000) and subsequent recommendations. This heritage spans tangible and intangible university assets, with an emphasis on their role in scientific research dissemination. Structured into six steps, the project began by identifying valuable academic heritage, focusing on Giovanni Curioni’s 19th-century wooden models of vaulted surfaces. Nine models were digitally analysed and reproduced by students using rapid prototyping methods like 3D printing. These physical artifacts were tailored for public engagement, specifically during the European Researchers’ Night 2024, showcasing their potential for inclusive communication with diverse audiences. Challenges included inaccuracies in physical reproductions, fragility of prototypes, and limited interaction with complex geometries. Nonetheless, the integration of digital and physical modeling demonstrated its educational impact, fostering engagement beyond academic circles. This approach highlights the potential of academic heritage as a bridge between scientific knowledge and public participation, promoting inclusive learning experiences within the polytechnic culture.

Abstract In the context of a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the intersection of migration and health has become increasingly complex and multifaceted. This workshop aims to explore how the critical concepts, terminology and narratives, and methods used are evolving and shaping this dynamic field. The workshop will feature a series of insightful but short (maximum of 4 minutes each) talks by experts from academic environments, WHO and civil society, each addressing key aspects of migration and health. Thereafter, the audience will be invited to share their experiences, questions and comments. We will start with examples from real life and interrogate the limitations of current categorization practices in migration and health research. The speakers will examine if and how these concepts are constructed and negotiated within migrant communities, and how they influence the experiences and health outcomes of migrants. Further, we will focus on participatory methods, specifically regarding the engagement of new migrants in health research and policy-making. We will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with involving migrants in participatory processes in a securitized world. We will thereafter discuss the evolving use of terminology and narratives in the field of migration, reflecting on how language and framing have shifted in recent years, reflecting changes in political, social, and cultural contexts. The session will emphasize the power of terminology and narratives in shaping public perceptions, policy responses, and the lived experiences of migrants. Lastly, we will present an analysis of the impact of current geopolitical changes on the use of terminology and approaches to migration and health from a policy-making perspective. This perspective will address how conflicts, economic shifts, and policy changes are influencing the research field of migration and health. Through these diverse and thought-provoking four short presentations, and employ interactive techniques designed to actively engage participants, the workshop aims to create the atmosphere of dialogue with the audience to foster a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between migration and health in a changing geopolitical environment. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts, share experiences, and reflect on the importance of geopolitical context for the development and conduction on research in the field. This workshop will offer a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities arising from the intersection of migration, health, and geopolitics and be an excellent platform for learning, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge in this critical field. Key messages • The workshop will provide practical insights into how academic and non-academic institutions across Europe see the evolution of the field of migration and health. • The workshop will highlight the importance of understanding the geopolitical context in choices regarding terminology, methods and dissemination of research in the field of migration and health.

The NEED (Needs Examination, Evaluation and Dissemination) initiative aims to identify patient and societal unmet needs linked to specific health conditions and highlight gaps that warrant intervention. This presentation outlines the NEED protocol-a standardised and transparent methodology to evaluate unmet health-related needs and support evidence-informed policy and innovation. The protocol follows a four-step model. Step 1 identifies health conditions with potentially high levels of unmet need through existing databases and an open call for proposals. Step 2 involves prioritising and selecting conditions based on defined criteria, including population impact, patient life expectancy, and expert input. Step 3 guides the structured collection of evidence on unmet needs, using the NEED assessment framework composed of 26 criteria and 46 indicators across multiple domains. Step 4 ensures dissemination of results via reports, fact sheets, and integration into the public NEED database using a standardised format. For each step, the protocol provides preferred and alternative methods to adapt to various research contexts. For example, condition selection in Step 2 relies on transparent scoring and expert validation. For Step 3, it is specified for each indicator which data source could be used, e.g. literature, expert panels, patient input, and routine data sources (administrative databases, registries etc). The NEED protocol offers a replicable, flexible approach for identifying and assessing unmet health-related needs across diseases and settings. It enables structured input into the NEED database and supports decision-makers in setting priorities and shaping public health responses.

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are widely treated as the evidentiary gold standard in spine surgery. Yet their methodological control often underrepresents surgical variability, patient heterogeneity, learning-curve effects, and the iterative nature of procedural innovation, widening the gap between research outputs and real-world practice. To propose a hybrid evidence framework that preserves the strengths of RCTs while elevating hypothesis-driven observational research and surgeon-led insights to inform clinically relevant standards, guidelines, and policy in spine care. This perspective synthesizes conceptual and methodological arguments, drawing on examples from surgical innovation pathways and on evaluative tools (e.g., GRADE and Rasch-based methodologies). It examines how case series, prospective cohorts, registries, and conceptual models-when rigorously designed and transparently reported-can complement RCTs. Key insights include:Practicing surgeons are uniquely positioned to detect emerging techniques, define phenotypes, and iteratively refine indications through case series and cohort observations.Applying structured appraisal frameworks (GRADE) and measurement models (Rasch) can enhance the validity, comparability, and policy-readiness of observational data.Professional societies should formalize forums and pathways for early-stage innovation, coupled with standards for data quality, outcome harmonization, and ethical oversight.A hybrid model-integrating RCTs with high-quality real-world evidence-provides a more agile and clinically responsive basis for guideline development and payer/regulatory decisions. Establish society-endorsed research dissemination; guideline development; professional collaboration with core outcome sets; incentivize transparent, prospective observational designs; adopt GRADE for guideline synthesis that includes non-randomized data; and deploy Rasch-informed assessment where appropriate to improve measurement precision. A recalibrated, hybrid evidence ecosystem-combining RCT rigor with systematically evaluated observational science-can better capture the realities of spine surgery, accelerate safe innovation, and keep patient needs at the center of evidence generation.

Scientific collections constitute an impressive record of life on Earth and therefore play a key role for documentation of the historical spatiotemporal patterns of changes in biodiversity. The Museu Nacional/UFRJ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, houses collections dating back to the to the mid-19th Century. In order to maximize preservation and management of the Museu Nacionals herpetological collections, the digitization process began with priority given to the primary type specimens. We provide an illustrated catalog based on right-resolution 2D images with purpose to make the collection of primary type specimens of Squamata housed at the Museu Nacional more accessible, facilitating taxonomic research and scientific dissemination to society. A total of 63 primary types (55 holotypes, 5 syntypes, 2 lectotypes, and 1 neotype) were photographed; these species are allocated in 16 families and 34 genera, geographically concentrated in Brazil. In addition, the Museu Nacional/UFRJ houses another 702 secondary types of reptiles (all paratypes) classified in 16 families and 37 genera, geographically concentrated in South America, including two Testudines species. We discussed the relevance of collections housed in natural history museums, highlighting that they represent essential tools for both short-term and long-term studies on biodiversity, including species that are already extinct in the nature. In addition, we noted that digitization process of preserved specimens and their metadata allow broader remote access information and, as an indirect consequence, it helps to preserve the physical specimens by reducing the need of direct handling, increasing the longevity of the samples for the future generations.

Survey Study to Differentiate Vasospastic Angina From Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Real-World Management of Ischemia With NonObstructive Coronary Artery Disease.

Purpose How open access (OA) should be supported has been a frequent point of debate during the last 3 decades as different pathways have been created and evolved. One particular point of contention has been the use of institutional contracts between customer institutions and academic journal publishers, so-called transformative agreements (TAs), where subscription-based reading access is bundled with OA publishing rights. This study explores the motivational reasonings given by customers and publishers engaging with TAs. Design/methodology/approach This study provides a thematic content analysis of customer and publisher statements from 95 press releases announcing new TAs involving five large scholarly journal publishers. Existing literature on motivational reasoning for open science, OA, and TAs was reviewed to create an initial set of codes to be used, which was complemented with an inductive process producing additional codes based on categorization of reasonings that did not fit within the initial codes. Findings The study found that TAs were supported for a variety of reasons, where both customers and publishers stressed better research dissemination, facilitating a transition towards OA publishing, and improved workflow management for publishing and invoicing. Customers emphasized economic and equality aspects while publishers did so to a notably lesser degree. Originality/value This study complements the active area of bibliometric studies on TAs with a rich qualitative study based on a set of press releases that have not been used for this type of research, establishing a solid foundation for future studies to build upon.