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Cultural and ecological baselines inform an eco‐cultural vision for Weka (Gallirallus australis) restoration in southern New Zealand

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Eco‐cultural restoration requires targets that reflect cultural values and ecological conditions. We present an integrative approach combining cultural and ecological baselines to inform future eco‐cultural restoration of Buff weka (Gallirallus australis hectori), a flightless bird of deep cultural significance to the Ōtākou Māori
Tumai Cassidy, Olivia R. Burge, Joanna K. Carpenter, Puke Timoti, Levi Collier‐Robinson, Paulette Tamati‐Elliffe, Komene Cassidy, Phil O'B. Lyver   +7 more
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Biocultural diversity

Abstract: The concept of biocultural diversity examines the interde-pendence of biological and cultural diversity, emphasizing their co-evolution as part of complex socio-ecological sys-tems. Despite its potential for integrating conservation with cultural values, it faces three conceptual confusions: defining the scale of biocultural interactions ...
O'Leary Simpson, Fergus, D' Avis, Katharina, Bambu, Papy   +2 more
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Theory and theoretical framework use for engineering education research: A systematic review of undergraduate disability research in the United States

Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 115, Issue 4, October 2026.
Abstract Background Use of theory is a quality marker in engineering education research. However, it can be challenging to select an appropriate theoretical framework and explicate how that framework was used. Purpose Using undergraduate STEM disability research as an example, this systematic review develops a framework of theory use in engineering ...
Mariel A. Pfeifer, Ariel Chasen, Maura Borrego   +2 more
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A comprehensive checklist of Mediterranean wild edible plants: Diversity, traditional uses, and knowledge gaps

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1616-1633, September 2026.
The use of wild edible plants and the traditional knowledge associated with them are rapidly disappearing across the Mediterranean, with serious consequences for biodiversity, cultural heritage, and regional food security. This study compiles and organizes fragmented information to create the first comprehensive catalogue of these plants across the ...
Benedetta Gori, Tiziana Cossu, Hicham El Zein, Udayangani Liu, Tiziana Ulian, Gianluigi Bacchetta   +5 more
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Why Fire Suppression Persists: Territorial Politics and the Criminalisation of Fire in India's Political Forests

Antipode, Volume 58, Issue 5, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Why does fire suppression remain central to forest governance globally, despite the increasing recognition of fire's ecological and livelihood significance? This study examines the persistence of fire suppression in India, arguing that it continues not for ecological reasons but as a political technology of state territorial control.
Kapil Yadav, Emma Tebbs, Kate Schreckenberg   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biocultural ethics and Earth stewardship: a novel integration to revitalize multiple values of nature

Ecology and Society
The Values Assessment (VA) of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) highlights that contemporary political decisions prioritize economic values of nature while neglecting aesthetic, ecological, and ...
Alejandra Tauro, Ricardo Rozzi
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From Ambition to Action: Barriers and Enablers for the Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in the Kunming–Montreal Biodiversity Framework and the Role of Non‐State Bridge Organizations

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 45, 13 August 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the transition from global biodiversity ambition to on‐the‐ground implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework after COP16, highlighting the roles of governments, non‐state actors, scientific knowledge systems, and resource mobilization in achieving transformative biodiversity outcomes.
Susan Enechojo Ogbe, Jinfeng Zhou, Linda Wong, Jiachen Gao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Work‐Influenced Circadian Disruption Connected to Disease Risk but Not Microbiomes in a Cohort of Philadelphia Nurses

American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 38, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Circadian rhythms influence activity cycles in humans, and circadian rhythm disruption (CRD) can negatively impact cardiometabolic disease risk and microbiome composition. This study documented CRD in a sample of nurses in Philadelphia, examining connections between CRD, disease risk, and work environment factors, proposing the ...
Clare Super, Maira Asif, Charlene Compher, Theodore G. Schurr, Morgan K. Hoke   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Optimism to Opportunity: New Perspectives on the Osteological Paradox

American Journal of Biological Anthropology, Volume 190, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT The Osteological Paradox has had an immeasurable impact on bioarchaeology. It has spurred introspection, increased scientific rigor, and encouraged a suite of new and valuable approaches and methods to deal with the challenges it raises.
Clare McFadden, Amy Anderson, Lucie Biehler‐Gomez, Rachael Brown, Kathryn E. Marklein, Sammuel Sammut, Bronwyn Wyatt, Samantha L. Yaussy   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Call for Integral Protection of Biocultural Diversity

Problemy Ekorozwoju, 2017
The contemporary ecological crisis compels us to undertake research and adopt measures that will ensure the sustainable development of humanity. The main point here is that while satisfying the needs of current generations, it is necessary to respect ...
Ryszard F. Sadowski
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