FACETS Journal

Emissions linked to drainage New study finds drainage can expose the rich organic matter sitting at the bottom of a wetland.

FACETS is in the SaskToday news! "New study finds drainage can expose the rich organic matter sitting at the bottom of a wetland." Read this news article🗞️: https://ow.ly/FYtW50Y7NNZ

Read the research by Whitfield et al: https://ow.ly/aQz250Y7NKf

Congratulations to FACETS Subject Editor Dr. John Smol from @queensuresearch.bsky.social for this outstanding achievement, recognizing his role in identifying the factors driving environmental changes in the Arctic. 🎉

Find out more ⤵️.

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New 📰| Website visits can predict angler presence using machine learning 🐟 https://ow.ly/MoNO50Y7R6N

Discover how data from an online fishing platform and auxiliary data were tested to predict daily boat presence and aerial counts of boats in ON, Canada. University of Alberta, University of Calgary

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New 📰| Food patterns of First Nations adults in Canada: the role of ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and carbonated drinks in weight status 🍴 https://ow.ly/aRSQ50Y7QA1

The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada

A serene forest stream flowing over moss-covered rocks with text inviting applications for Co-Editor-in-Chief at FACETS.

FACETS is looking for a Co-Editor-in-Chief to join our editorial team! Expertise in ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, or environmental sciences is ideal.

Apply before March 1, 2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6uhJ50Y7QpA

#Ecology #ConservationBiology #Biodiversity

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New 📰 Native bee genus diversity within bee-friendly urban gardens varies little along an urbanization gradient 🐝https://ow.ly/itYm50Y7QeE

Discover how garden features or how urban an area can change how many native bee types or ind. bees are present in urban gardens. #UBC, University of Guelph,

Dal study exposing gaps in Canada's mine assessments becomes science‑policy journal's most‑read paper of 2025 A sweeping 50‑year analysis by Dal researchers tracing half a century of mining assessments uncovered inconsistencies and missing information, findings published in FACETS that could shape Canada’s approach to future resource development.

FACETS is in the Dal News 🗞️! Dalhousie University "Dal study exposing gaps in Canada's mine assessments becomes science‑policy journal's most‑read paper of 2025" Read the news article ➡️ https://ow.ly/t8iG50Y7Nm2

Read the research paper ➡️ https://ow.ly/6w3P50Y7Nlq

It's #WorldWetlandsDay

This study quantifies how agricultural wetland drainage can impact streamflow and nutrient export to downstream ecosystems, and how habitat and duck and bird communities can be expected to change with increasing wetland drainage.

➡️ https://ow.ly/jVj750Y7Kjs

Interesting read by FACETS Subject Editor Dr. Danielle Fraser from the @museumofnature.bsky.social and @carleton.ca about the rhino that lived in the Arctic. Read about it in @ca.theconversation.com ⤵️.

Image from facets-2025-0124, figure 1. Credit to the authors. Conceptual diagram of the terms used to estimate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from wetland drainage in the Canadian Prairie Pothole Region.

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay.

This paper by Colin Whitfield et al. estimates the net effect of ongoing wetland drainage on Canada’s agricultural greenhouse gas budget, and the importance of including these values into Canada’s National Inventory Report

➡️ https://ow.ly/77MB50Y7K9v

Congratulations to FACETS author Dr. Nicolas Papernot on this outstanding achievement! 🎉

You can 👀 his recent FACETS publication here: www.facetsjournal.com/doi/10.1139/...

Learn more about this achievement here ⤵️.

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Curious about peer review beyond authorship? FACETS is welcoming early career researchers to join our editorial board as ECR Editors. Submit your application before Mar. 9!

Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/4WFa50Y1Ts8

#PeerReview #EarlyCareerResearchers #AcademicPublishing

A practical guide to networking II: Reaching out | Canadian Science Publishing Step-by-step practical networking advice about reaching out to someone on LinkedIn and what to talk about during an informational interview.

It’s the perfect time of year to grow your #network!

This networking guide is packed with #practicaltips to help you navigate networking in the new year.💡Read now on the #CSPblog ▶️ https://ow.ly/YMeU50XFZE3

New paper: 1️⃣0️⃣ years in FACETS https://ow.ly/miHa50Y5Cnt 🎉

Check out this celebratory Editorial by FACETS Founding Editor Dr. Jules Blais and co-EiC Dr. Fanie Pelletier as they share their thoughts on Canada's first and only multidisciplinary journal uOttawa, Université de Sherbrooke

Canadian Science Publishing announces call for non-executive Board of Directors applications with abstract geometric background.

Canadian Science Publishing is seeking a volunteer, non-executive Board Director! If you have expertise in open access, open science, or innovative publishing, apply now!

Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/UKR750XWKQJ

#BoardOfDirectors #ScholarlyPublishing

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The Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences has launched an Early Career Researcher Editorial Board! Meet the inaugural cohort on the #CSPBlog, authored by Brandi M. Shabaga, Journal Development Specialist for CJES💡▶️ https://ow.ly/OBIy50XU0VV

📢 Happening tomorrow!

Infographic listing 12 calls to action for natural scientists in Canada, including respecting elders, collaborating, and empowering Indigenous research.

Indigenous voices remain essential to moving reconciliation forward in the natural sciences. This piece reflects on lessons learned since the “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists.”

Read more ▶️ https://ow.ly/A4yv50XBxs8

@laurierresearch.bsky.social
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A serene forest stream flowing over moss-covered rocks with text inviting applications for Co-Editor-in-Chief at FACETS.

FACETS is looking for a Co-Editor-in-Chief to join our editorial team! Expertise in ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, or environmental sciences is ideal.

Apply before Jan 31, 2026 ▶️ https://ow.ly/uyjJ50Xo4QR

Close-up of a yellow and gray bird perched next to text inviting early career researchers to join the FACETS editorial board.

Are you curious about peer review and research communication?

We are inviting early career researchers to join our editorial board as ECR Editors. More info ▶️ https://ow.ly/4j7w50Y1Rx0

#PeerReview #EarlyCareerResearchers #AcademicPublishing

Flyer for a free skills-building session on planning research publications to improve acceptance in high-impact journals, scheduled for Wed., 25 June at 1:00 PM GMT.

Looking to sharpen your publication strategy this year? Watch our session on planning research outputs, choosing the right journal, writing clear titles and abstracts, and understanding publishing options.

📽️▶️ https://ow.ly/E2BH50WnU19

#ResearchSkills #ECRs #AcademicWriting

Discover the multidisciplinary & diverse #research and practice contributing to the recovery of #SpeciesAtRisk across Canada, with an emphasis on aquatic species, both freshwater and marine, in this FACETS collection. https://ow.ly/gt9V50Y1oTF

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How does public safety work impact physical and mental health? FACETS welcomes research on public safety personnel and their support networks. Submissions open until Aug. 31, 2026 ➡️ https://ow.ly/RRsU50Y0iYs

Why restoring nature can work so much more effectively when led by local people Restoring the ability of local communities to act as guardians of nature is a promising approach to both ecological and social recovery.

Community-led restoration works 🌱. The Conversation Canada article uses a FACETS study on Indigenous governance in Newfoundland to support that restoration succeeds when local and Indigenous communities lead—aligning ecology, culture, and justice. https://ow.ly/TnpF50XZEML

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Explore medical mycology, ecology, conservation and citizen science, genetics and genomics, plant and forest pathology, lichenology and beyond in The Canadian Fungal Network 2021 Annual Meeting – Connecting fungal researchers across Canada collection. https://ow.ly/YT1w50XY8Zi

#FungiFriday

SEO Still Matters: Building Blocks for the Future of Content Discoverability ✨ Discover what marketing teams can do to optimizer their SEO approach in this The Scholarly Kitchen post by Canadian Science Publishing's Kristina Henrikson and Silverchair's Stephanie Hansen https://ow.ly/pUak50XXZlW

Graphic highlighting the most read article in 2025 with a colorful FACETS journal cover celebrating 10 years.

Our most read article of 2025 examines trends in environmental impact assessments for Canadian mines and quarries. Read it now ▶️ https://ow.ly/L1Us50XWnza

👥 Alexandre Legault, Ben Collison, et al.

#BestofCSP Dalhousie University

Bar chart showing proportions of U15 universities engaging in Indigenous research and reconciliation actions, with varying levels of participation across categories.

With more than 74,000 downloads, “10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists” is our most accessed article. This follow-up piece reflects on progress and strengthening reconciliation ▶️ https://ow.ly/E3m250XByaO

@laurierresearch.bsky.social University of Victoria

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FACETS announces Philip Loring as the new Co-Editor-in-Chief with a red patterned background.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Philip Loring as co-Editor-in-Chief of FACETS! 🎉Dr. Loring brings expertise in the social and cultural dimensions of environmental science, with a focus on food systems, sustainability, and equity ▶️ https://ow.ly/lm9b50XWJAz

The Nature Conservancy

What an amazing initiative! Congratulations to Watersheds Canada and the libraries for giving children the opportunity to learn about the environment. 💚