Post doctoral researcher @UNavarra; Institute for Multidisciplinary Research in Applied Biology. Opinions are personal #OurAmazonia #ActNow
Joined October 2017
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Amazing Amazonian 🌳🌎 pictures from our recent paper have been published in @ESABulletin Photo Gallery.📷credits @ForestPlots (Brazil and Peru), @Rivasecologyecu @USFQTiputini (Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, Ecuador). Have a look 👇👇👇
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🌎 From islands to tropical forests to temperate ecosystems, this is my research journey.
My updated professional research website is now live.
Explore my research, projects and collaborations, and discover the people and ideas behind the journey. 🌿
🔗herreraalvarezresearch.com/
🔥 Mientras Ecuador enfrenta nuevamente una ola de incendios forestales, nuestra investigación en El Auqui, Quito (2016) , mostró que los efectos del fuego no terminan cuando se apagan las llamas. Un año después encontramos cambios importantes en el bosque.
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🇪🇨 Ecuador necesita replicar investigaciones similares, fortalecer el Manejo Integrado del Fuego y establecer un monitoreo de largo plazo para entender qué ocurre antes, durante y después de los incendios.
#Ecuador #IncendiosForestales #MIF #Investigación
🚨 #PaperAlert #TropicalForests
My latest paper is out! 🌳
What has 40 years of research on tropical timber species taught us? We analyzed 35,000+ publications and found a clear shift toward tackling today's biggest forest challenges.
👇 fs.revistas.csic.es/index.ph…
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Outrageous: today Springer Nature (@SpringerNature) sent me an invite to be a guest editor for a new journal (Discover Psychology)... So far, so good. As the guest editor I would need to carry out all the editorial work for a new volume of the journal. So far, so good. I asked about the compensation for the work, and... Well... You know... It's an unpaid work. I would gain "recognition from my field".
Guess what?
In 2025, Springer Nature reported a total revenue of €1.926 billion, representing an underlying growth of 6.2%. The company's adjusted operating profit (AOP) reached €543.6 million. This strong financial performance was primarily driven by their Research division and continued growth in full open access.
Now, again, they keep trying to profit off our free labor.
This must stop.
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La precariedad académica y el dilema del ayudante doctor
"Durante años se nos ha dicho que la competencia produce excelencia. Pero rara vez se habla de los costes humanos de esa competencia permanente"
elsaltodiario.com/universida… vía @elsaltodiario
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Mientras no se amplíe de manera significativa el número de plazas, seguiremos perdiendo investigadores formados con fondos públicos que acaban en sistemas científicos que sí tienen capacidad para absorberlos.
#CienciaEspañola #JuandelaCierva
#Investigación
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Un pequeño hilo sobre la situación de los contratos Juan de la Cierva y mi situación particular 👇
He obtenido 90.4 sobre 100 en la convocatoria Juan de la Cierva y he quedado en lista de reserva (posicion 26). La nota de corte de seleccionados ha sido 94.
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Curso Virtual Introductorio de Geografía Crítica, dirigido a personas, colectivas y organizaciones que buscan fortalecer herramientas para el análisis y la defensa territorial.
📩 Postula aquí: forms.gle/dNFR6cSSdFMpZpBC7
📬 Más información: [email protected]
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Mastering tree species selection
Join the #RTRPSeed masterclass and learn how to use GlobUNT, a database of 14,000+ native tree species, to plan restoration projects that are biodiversity-rich and ecologically sound.
📅 7 Apr | ⏰ 15:00 EAT | 🌐 Online
Sign up:👉 bit.ly/4bUZ4qL
📢 Beyond Science: Barriers for Global South Researchers entomologytoday.org/2024/11/…
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#Ecuador: UN experts raise alarm over targeting of #Indigenous leaders and activists; urge authorities to ensure accountability for any excessive use of force & persecution, and create conditions for inclusive dialogue.
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
Truly honored to have taken part in the doctoral investiture ceremony for the 2024–25 cohort at @UNavarra . I couldn’t have asked for a better alma mater or thesis advisors for this journey 🎓🫂🌎🌏🇪🇨
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📢 La #OTCA abre convocatoria para Coordinador/a del Observatorio Regional Amazónico (ORA).
Un rol clave para fortalecer la gestión de datos y la cooperación regional en la #Amazonía.
📅 Postula hasta el 12 de abril 📩 [email protected]
Más info: otca.org/wp-content/uploads/…
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Applications are open for Computational Tools for #ClimateScience course (13–24 July, 2026); live, intensive online course from #Climatematch!
There is no cost to apply.
➡️ Learn more: neuromatch.io/computational-…
➡️ Apply before 15 March: portal.neuromatchacademy.org…
ALT A live, intensive online course designed to provide skills and knowledge in the areas of climate science and impact, computational methods, data access, and scientific practices.
Thanks @itto_sfm for this note! 🌳🌎🌍🌏
🌳🗺️ In our new #VoicesFromTheField, @UNavarra academic Ximena Herrera-Alvarez shares how collaboration with ITTO on a Pan-Amazonian timber database supports sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation across the region.
📗 Read more: itto.int/direct/topics/topic…
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