Corrigendum to “Ecological drivers of change in waterbird communities of Iranian wetlands” [J. Nat. Conserv. 89 (2026) 127150

Ecological drivers of change in waterbird communities of Iranian wetlands

Direct and indirect ecosystem responses to vehicle compaction of soft sediments.

Development of a community-focused emergency response tool for medication-related preparedness.

This contribution explores transgenerational language change in a historical migrant community by qualitatively examining the correspondence of first- and second-generation Scottish immigrants coming to New Zealand in the nineteenth century. Taking a microsocial approach, the letters of a migrant family and one other migrant are explored for language maintenance and shift, to identify whether Scots language features were lost altogether or continued to be utilised for specific social, personal and stylistic goals, despite the English-dominant space that the migrants operated in. In tandem, the adoption of early New Zealand English (NZE) and te reo Māori lexis is analysed, to identify differences in usage patterns that might point to different degrees of integration and mobility. Finally, inter-writer and inter-generational differences are examined in relation to the mobility and social networks of the correspondents, to consider how this might contribute to any variation observed. For the investigation, manuscript letters were digitised, and relevant features identified, extracted and discursively analysed. Results show the continuation of heritage features through a combination of style-oriented goals and learned letter-writing practices, while the adoption of new lexis is shown to occur within specific semantic domains that reflect the social mobility of the migrants. However, language maintenance and shift are not uniform between the writers, elucidating the highly variable experiences of migrants, even within the same family. Rather, contact-induced language changes are sensitive to minute differences across individuals, underpinning the value of nuanced explorations of historical migration and language change.

In the time of the 21st century there is a fundamental change in human communities that profoundly effects human communication, relations and, in general, human experience. How does philosophy of this time appear and how can philosophy become the guide in our life as it used to serve in the antic times? In the book market we see an elated rise of philosophical books, where philosophy is considered to be appropriate for counselling contemporary challenges of everyday life. The term „Philosophy, a way of life” is becoming more and more popular. The aim of my paper is to share the experiences of my „philosophical practice” experiment that I created in the winter of 2024/2025 around the creation of my PhD dissertation. The topic of my dissertation belongs to the field of Human-Animal Studies, which field is an interdisciplinary ground that is aiming to exceed the anthropocentric worldview. Besides, as member of the Philo Café movement of Hungary, the idea of how to make the academic research into a public philosophical act, has fascinated me since I decided to pursue a PhD. The interdisciplinary nature of the thesis and the experience in the Philo Café movement resulted in the philosophical experiment that positioned „philosophy” as a community building method, where unexpected findings resulted in human communication, relations and human experience in general.

Abstract Ecosystem properties are temporally dynamic. Temporal variability has been shown to decrease with increasing levels of biological organization (i.e. from population to community and ecosystem levels). However, patterns of temporal variability in community properties across assemblages are poorly understood. To address this gap, we used biotic sampling data for three distinct groups—algae, macroinvertebrate and fish—from the National Ecological Observatory Network wadeable stream sites, which span a broad hydroclimatic gradient across the conterminous United States, Alaska and Puerto Rico. We examined whether total temporal beta‐diversity differed among assemblages and quantified the relative contributions of two mechanisms generating community dissimilarity: balanced variation (i.e. species replacing each other) and abundance gradient (i.e. species fluctuating in abundance synchronously). We also investigated whether the temporal scale of variation (seasonal vs. interannual) differed among assemblages and assessed patterns across a broad hydroclimatic gradient. We found that total beta‐diversity was lower for fish assemblages, with average algae and macroinvertebrate temporal beta‐diversity values 30% greater than average fish values. Algae and macroinvertebrates were more characterized by the balanced variation component, while fish were more characterized by abundance gradients. The temporal scale of variation did not vary among assemblages, with all three assemblages tending to vary mostly at the interannual time scale. Finally, we found that fish were more responsive to precipitation and discharge variability than algae and macroinvertebrates, but temperature variability and climate class did not drive beta‐diversity patterns. Our work highlights that beta‐diversity patterns and the processes behind them differ across assemblages, with systematic variation in body size and generation times likely explaining observed differences between algae, macroinvertebrates and fishes. Understanding how and why different groups show different levels of temporal stability is critical to anticipating ecological responses of aquatic communities to increasingly altered environmental regimes. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

Abstract Rapid warming in the Arctic have influenced the ecological and biogeochemical systems in the Arctic Ocean, particularly the phytoplankton community that plays a fundamental role in food webs and carbon cycle. Our 10‐yr study found an abrupt change in the phytoplankton community in the western Arctic Ocean basin between 2008 and 2018. This shift involved the replacement of nanoplanktonic prymnesiophytes with picoplanktonic prasinophytes. This change was closely associated with a sudden deepening of both the nitracline (from an average depth of 37 ± 15 to 45 ± 8 m) and the chlorophyll maximum layer (from an average depth of 47 ± 16 to 57 ± 10 m) after 2012, driven by thickening of the relatively fresh surface layer ( S < 31) in the western Arctic Ocean basin. The northwestward movement and intensification of the Beaufort Gyre may have exacerbated this surface freshening of the western Arctic Ocean by regulating freshwater redistribution, thereby driving changes in the phytoplankton community.

ABSTRACT Community coalitions often form as vehicles to support inclusive community change. Yet, community coalition work is complex, and intensive technical assistance (TA) is potentially cost- prohibitive to sustain. A comprehensive review suggests a data-informed approach with “just-enough” contact between coalition partners and technical assistance providers that integrates Motivational Interviewing into interactions may be effective. As a result, we developed and tested the Coalition Check-Up (CoCU), a cyclical 4-step TA model to support all kinds of community coalitions. The current study examines implementation fidelity of the CoCU TA model, including its dosage, adherence to utilizing the data-informed tools, and quality by investigating the degree to which Motivational Interviewing skills were integrated into TA provider – coalition leader interactions. Thirty-two coalitions participated in this study. All coalitions received CoCU TA. Data from meeting recordings was coded with the MITI and data reported by TA providers that described TA provider interactions with coalition leaders and coalitions were used in this study. We found that coalitions received a high dosage of the CoCU TA model. The data tools were used with a high level of adherence, and MI behaviors were integrated at a modest to strong level. This novel study suggests applicability of MI in additional non-therapeutic contexts.

Alfalfa cultivation is widely regarded as an effective biological approach for improving desertified and degraded soils. However, it remains unclear how this effect unfolds in high-altitude desert environments and how soil and plant microbiomes assemble when native soil (NS) host plants are replaced. In this study, we tested whether converting NS to alfalfa-cultivated soil (CS) affected the composition of soil microbial communities and changed microbial diversity. Specifically, alfalfa cultivation reshaped core microbial components, increasing beneficial bacteria such as Arthrobacter and Pseudomonas, potentially enhancing nutrient cycling and plant growth, while reducing certain decomposers (e.g., Bacteroides). Results indicated that alfalfa cultivation improved NS quality, and with longer planting time, promoted the recovery and homogenization of soil microbial diversity. This process was accompanied by the replenishment or exclusion of soil microorganisms. Soil organic matter and pH were identified as key drivers of microbial community change. Across 541 bacterial OTUs and 56 fungal OTUs were shared across NS, CS, and alfalfa rhizosphere soil (RS), this core microbiome accounted for a large proportion of reads (bacteria: 28.70%, fungi: 40.37%). Microbial network structure and interactions were more complex NS and RS than in CS, with bacterial interactions more pronounced than fungal ones. Overall, the transition from NS to CS via alfalfa planting positively affected local microbial diversity, and RS assembly was shaped by both recruitment and dispersal. This research highlights the potential of alfalfa to restore high-altitude desertified ecosystems by strengthening microbially mediated soil fertility and biogeochemical cycling, offering insights for sustainable land management in arid regions.

Purpose The purpose of this is to share “Building Brave Communities,” a turnkey inquiry lesson for grades 3–4. This lesson leverages three recent NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books to help students examine civic rights, responsibilities, and collective action while simultaneously strengthening disciplinary literacy skills. Design/methodology/approach The lesson follows an inquiry-design framework and includes a poetry provocation hook, book-station investigation, expert-huddle/jigsaw debrief, and advocacy-postcard synthesis. Culturally sustaining pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning supports, and cooperative-learning structures ensure access for diverse learners. Materials include a four-row “Community Change” organizer and vocabulary scaffolds. Alignment spans Ohio Social Studies standards, the C3 Framework, and Common Core ELA. Originality/value The lesson uniquely combines current trade books centering marginalized voices with replicable inquiry routines that can be completed in a day. It offers teacher educators and practitioners a concrete model for integrating literacy and social studies, advancing calls for civic education that prepares democratic actors rather than passive knowledge-holders.

Introduction Digital platforms are transforming agricultural education in developing countries, yet their role in promoting sustainable farming practices remains understudied. This study investigates how YouTube facilitates knowledge transfer and behavioral change in Indonesian organic farming communities. Methods A mixed-methods design was employed, analyzing 1,391 viewer comments from three popular composting tutorial channels. Quantitative content analysis identified engagement patterns, while qualitative analysis explored meaning-making processes. The study also examined multimodal features of videos to understand how linguistic, visual, and audio strategies shaped pedagogical identities. Results Three distinct pedagogical identities were identified: the Scientific Demonstrator (technical precision with accessibility), the Faith-Based Pragmatist (religious framing with practical guidance), and the Community Motivator (collective storytelling with emotional support). Statistical analysis showed significant variations in viewer engagement (χ 2 = 23.06, p < 0.001), with faith-based approaches producing the highest reports of behavioral change (26%). Qualitative analysis revealed six interconnected meaning-making processes— acceptance, transformation, restoration, appreciation, enactment, and identity reconstruction. The Indonesian concept of balas budi (reciprocal obligation) emerged as a cultural factor influencing participation. Discussion Findings demonstrate that effective digital agricultural education requires pedagogical plurality rather than standardization. YouTube can catalyze sustainable agricultural transitions when content aligns with local cultural values and addresses psychological barriers to adoption. This study highlights YouTube’s potential as a scalable model for digital agricultural extension services in Southeast Asia.

This study aims to describe the transformation of Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah (Aswaja) values ​​in the dynamics of religious moderation at the Nurul Jamal Mosque (Langgar Nurul Jamal). Using a qualitative, descriptive-empirical approach, data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data were then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that Aswaja values, such as tawassuth (moderation), tawazun (balance), tasamuh (tolerance), and i'tidal (justice), are embodied in the yasinan (recitation of the Yasin), sholawatan (prayer), tadarusan (contemplation), istighosah (religious observance), and the commemoration of the Prophet's birthday, reinforcing four indicators of religious moderation: national commitment, tolerance, non-violence, and acceptance of local traditions. The simple, communal, and tradition-based religious patterns of rural communities make these values ​​easily internalized through repeated social habits. Thus, the Nurul Jamal Mosque represents a peaceful, inclusive, and contextual Islamic practice that addresses social change in rural communities.

Ripple effects mapping (REM), a qualitative participatory approach to intervention evaluation, is gaining recognition as a useful method for elucidating the long-term intended and unintended impacts of complex public health interventions. The present study applied an adapted REM approach to capture systems and community change associated with the Agenda Gap program. This population-level youth mental health promotion intervention is embedded in multi-sectoral partnerships with long-term and relational outcomes post-program that are difficult to elucidate using traditional program evaluation methods. Using transcript and mind map data generated through an REM process with former Agenda Gap youth collaborators and adult allies, reflexive thematic analysis supported the construction of three thematic program outcomes: (1) Reimagining Future Possibilities, (2) Systems Integration: Transforming School Practices, and (3) Progressing From Ripple Effects to Sea Change. Spanning socioecological levels (i.e., individual, family, community, and societal), the outcomes and their associated sub-themes captured the meaningful impacts experienced by Agenda Gap participants, as well as those more distal to the intervention, in the years following implementation. These findings demonstrate the substantive, multi-level impacts of the program and also illustrate how qualitative, participatory approaches, such as REM, can complement other forms of evaluation to reveal outcomes that are typically overlooked. Recommendations and implications for future research and applications of REM are offered.

Nematode diversity loss and community change in urban green spaces explained by alterations in soil pore structure and chemical properties

Worldwide, pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria remain leading causes of death for children under the age of five, even though these diseases are preventable and can be treated. In public health, complex behavioral change interventions are often used. These interventions employ multi-component strategies and work on domains, such as education, policy, and environmental change, to promote prevention, control, and management of childhood diseases. In Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), the Community Mobilization and Community Incentivization (CoMIC) trial employed a complex, participatory community engagement strategy and included conditional community-based incentives and showed promising results by improving child health related behaviors. A study was conducted to explore the experiences and perceptions of community members regarding the implementation and engagement processes of the CoMIC trial. A total of 13 IDIs and 16 FGDs were conducted to understand the factors behind the community engagement and behavior change that led to the success of the CoMIC trial and its adaptability for wider scale-up. The study identified four key motives for driving community engagement: egoism, altruism, collectivism, and principlism. The community’s close-knit social structure and shared sense of collective growth played a crucial role in encouraging participation and adapting to required behaviors. The trial focused on empowering the community by reinforcing health-seeking behaviors as a community responsibility, promoting cost-sharing to ensure long-term sustainability, and creating collective ownership through active community engagement and Conditional, Collective, Community-based Incentives (C3Is). By strengthening WASH and IYCF practices, increasing immunization uptake, promoting care-seeking behaviors, the intervention aimed to reduce the burden of childhood illnesses such as diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria, ultimately improving child health outcomes.

BackgroundThe investment in clinical research continues to grow. For Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) only, the National Institute of Health investment grew from 986 million in 2016 to 3.7 billion in 2023. Additionally, the number and complexity of clinical trials is rising. In 2024, there were 127 drugs assessed in clinical trials across the 2024 AD drug development pipeline. This requires a research workforce highly trained, with significant intellectual and skill demands. In minority serving institutions, which have unique opportunities to recruit minority groups into clinical research and where the needs of the workforce may be different, capacity building required tailored approaches. Our research group, dedicated to the study of AD/ADRD in Hispanic populations, implemented capacity building activities for the research staff to conduct high‐impact research, advance community change and promote healthy aging in the Rio Grande Valley, an impoverished area located in Texas/Mexico border. Our objective is to identify capacity building activities for research staff and metrics of success of these initiatives.MethodListening sessions were carried out to understand barriers, facilitators, beliefs, and preferences of the clinical research staff. Through the lens of social learning and empowerment theory, a community cultural wealth model served to guide our capacity building efforts to intentionally center cultural values within our learning environment and training activities.ResultCompeting needs and lack of understanding of the dynamics of a multicultural environment and the academia were identified as barriers among research staff. A framework for building capacity for clinical research staff was developed. Two themes: learning environment and quality of training were identified. Each theme is linked to several activities for which specific metrics were developed. Activities included study circles, trainings and experiential learning activities aimed at strengthening their capacity to become healthier, more confident, and self‐empowered research staff.ConclusionCapacity building initiatives focused on cultural values and empowerment can foster a resilient and adaptable research workforce poised to thrive in the dynamic AD/ADRD research landscape. In addition, a highly trained, multicultural clinical research workforce can facilitate the development of diverse ideas needed to ultimately improve the AD/ADRD research outcomes.

ABSTRACT As climate change increasingly threatens the northern peatland net carbon sequestration function, there is a pressing need to better understand the limits of ecohydrological regulatory mechanisms. This is especially urgent for shallow peatlands (< 40‐cm average peat depth), which consistently experience water stress with greater intensity, frequency and duration than deep peatlands and may represent sentinels for climate change. In this ‘part 2’ paper, we review the peatland hydrological feedbacks originally proposed a decade prior in Hydrological Feedbacks in Northern Peatlands ‘part 1’ (Waddington et al. 2015) to investigate the strength of feedback mechanisms as a function of peat depth. We show that in some hydrogeomorphic and hydroclimatic settings there are differences in hydrophysical properties and vegetation cover between shallow and deep peatlands. These structural characteristics influence the strength of the fast (i.e., function on a timescale of seconds to days) hydrological feedbacks (moss surface resistance and albedo, transmissivity, peat deformation and specific yield). In contrast, the slow feedbacks (i.e., operating on the scale of months to decades) related to vegetation community change and peat decomposition directly impact peatland physical characteristics (patterns and composition of vegetation, bulk density, etc.). We discuss how the vulnerability of shallow peatlands arises from the interactions between regulatory (negative) and destabilizing (positive) ecohydrological feedbacks.

Peatlands, ecosystems rich in organic matter, serve as substantial global carbon sinks and provide numerous ecosystem services. However, they face significant anthropogenic threats, including the construction and use of linear features such as roads, tracks, trails, and footpaths. This systematic review investigates the impacts of these linear features on temperate and boreal peatlands by analysing 81 primary research articles sourced from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, from an initial return of 831 articles. The findings reveal that 73 articles reported significant impacts, predominantly negative, on peatland features and processes in 5 broad categories: soil, vegetation, hydrology, wildlife, and fire dynamics. This includes soil compaction and erosion, plant community change through introduction of non-natives, altered preferential water flow, changes in predator-prey relationships and providing sources of ignition. Roads are the most studied linear feature, followed by tracks/trails and then footpaths, however linear feature type had no significant impact on the net direction of impact which was predominantly negative across feature type. This suggests that there may be a bias in research towards roads owing to their greater permanence and use, despite consistent negative impacts across feature types. Linear feature type also has no impact on the frequency of features/process impacted, which suggests that different types of linear feature impact broadly in similar ways, but it is the scale and severity of this impact that varies between feature types with different characteristics. Soil was negatively impacted significantly more than hydrology, wildlife and fire dynamics, but equal to vegetation, which was impacted significantly more than wildlife and fire dynamics. Impacts to soil and vegetation are easily observable at local and landscape scale, which again supports the premise that linear feature categories have similar impacts, but the scale and severity may vary. This work highlights that while substantial research has focused on the adverse effects of roads, there is a notable gap in understanding the specific impacts of other linear features, and future work should focus on evaluating impacts across linear feature categories and scales, to inform sustainable management practices.

When we detect communities in temporal networks it is important to ask questions about how they change over time. Adjusted mutual information (AMI) has been used to measure the similarity of communities when the nodes on a network do not change. We propose two extensions, namely, Union-Adjusted Mutual Information (UAMI) and Intersection-Adjusted Mutual Information (IAMI). UAMI and IAMI evaluate the similarities of community structures when nodes are added or removed. Experiments show that these methods are effective in dealing with temporal networks with the changes in the set of nodes, and can capture the dynamic evolution of community structure in both synthetic and real temporal networks. This study not only provides a new similarity measurement method for network analysis but also deepens the understanding of community change in complex temporal networks.