William Spearman: The Scientist Behind Liverpool’s Winning Edge

In modern football, talent and tactics are no longer sufficient to dominate the global stage. Over the past decade, Liverpool FC has become a paradigm of how data science, applied rigorously and skeptically, can redefine competitive success. Their journey, powered by innovations from figures like William Spearman, stands as a model for 21st-century sports excellence. When Fenway Sports Group (FSG) acquired Liverpool in 2010, they … Continue reading William Spearman: The Scientist Behind Liverpool’s Winning Edge

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Invisible Narrative of Planetary Health in the Global South

Planetary health, a transdisciplinary field focused on understanding and addressing the interdependencies between human health and the state of Earth’s natural systems, has rapidly gained traction since its formal articulation by the 2015 Rockefeller Foundation–Lancet Commission (Whitmee et al., 2015). Planetary health is not merely theorized, but lived and practiced. However, the mainstream development of planetary health remains disproportionately shaped by institutions and epistemologies of … Continue reading Invisible Narrative of Planetary Health in the Global South

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Journal indexation: The misconception of guaranteed quality

Ilham Akhsanu Ridlo, Universitas Airlangga Higher education institutions and research institutes are no strangers to commercial scientific journal indexers such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). These platforms serve as primary benchmarks for academic success and research performance evaluation. Within the scientific community, indexers function as a credibility currency for research’s perceived prestige and reliability. This requirement has led to the misconception that indexation … Continue reading Journal indexation: The misconception of guaranteed quality

Ilham A. Ridlo11 Mar 202518 Apr 2025Leave a comment

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Women’s Health in Indonesia: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

The health of Indonesia’s women is the backbone of the nation’s health. When women are healthy and empowered, children are healthier, families more prosperous, and societies stronger. International Women’s Day 2025 shines a spotlight on the health of Indonesian women, highlighting both remarkable progress and enduring challenges. Over the past decades, Indonesia has significantly reduced child mortality and expanded healthcare access, yet maternal deaths remain … Continue reading Women’s Health in Indonesia: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

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