Research in Ecology

Abstract: Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a fundamental characteristic of eco-friendly buildings and sustainable environments, significantly impacting the well-being and behavior of occupants. Even in low-occupancy residences, maintaining good IAQ is essential for health and comfort. Buildings must meet both regulatory standards and occupant satisfaction to ensure a healthy indoor environment. Regardless of external conditions, people... More

Abstract: Growing concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of synthetic pesticides have stimulated increasing interest in plant-derived antimicrobial agents as sustainable alternatives. In this study, the essential oil (EO) of Ormenis mixta collected from the Pre-Rif region (Taza, Morocco) was extracted by hydrodistillation using a Clevenger-type apparatus and chemically characterized by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). Antimicrobial... More

Abstract: This study determined the differences in abundance and biomass of freshwater Tikam (Pyganodon cataracta) in Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province, and assessed the soil and water quality between two study sites: (1) spring-fed rice paddies and (2) paddies affected by agricultural runoff and domestic wastewater. Mussels were collected, counted, measured, and analyzed for wet and dry biomass. Mean... More

Abstract: The variation patterns of absorptive root functional traits and the differentiation of resource acquisition strategies among tree species during forest succession represent a critical scientific issue for understanding plant-soil interactions, community dynamics, and ecosystem functioning. This paper systematically reviews the multidimensional variation characteristics of absorptive root traits and their underlying ecological mechanisms in representative tree... More

Abstract: Research on the process of restoring the lost primary forest ecosystem in Can Gio to become the first biosphere reserve in Vietnam. This is a pristine mangrove forest ecosystem from the 1960s, which was destroyed by humans and transformed into shrubland and regenerated trees in the 1970s. This forest ecosystem affects the environment and ecology... More

Abstract:  Anchored on the Social-Ecological Systems (SES) framework and Arnstein’s Ladder, this study explores how community leaders operationalize participatory ecosystem management to facilitate adaptive governance in Cebu, Philippines. While national frameworks mandate involvement, the transition to feedback-driven actions is often hampered by institutional unreadiness and bureaucratic delays. This research investigates the governance-ecology coupling, examining how local... More

Abstract: This study investigates the environmental impact of the Lemna dumpsite located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, focusing on its effects on water quality, air quality, and public health. The research problem addresses the growing concerns about the contamination of the environment and its associated health risks due to improper waste management at the Lemna... More

Abstract: Desertification and sand dune mobility constitute major environmental challenges in arid regions, particularly in the Merzouga Desert of southeastern Morocco. This study examines the role of vegetation in controlling dune dynamics through a combined analysis of multi-temporal remote sensing data and topographic change detection. Vegetation cover and spatial heterogeneity were evaluated using the Normalized Difference... More

Abstract: Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) exposure and microclimate shifts can affect pod set and seed filling in peanut, yet field evidence comparing UV-blocking versus conventional plastic shading within integrated cultivation packages remains limited, especially for linked canopy–rhizosphere responses and plot yield. Six technology packages (A–F)—a farmer baseline package or the Balitkabi recommendation (Indonesian Legume and Tuber Crops Research Institute, Malang),... More

Abstract: Ecosystem recovery in post-mining landscapes represents a complex process shaped by dynamic interactions between biophysical dynamics and sustained anthropogenic inputs. This study examines employee ecological behavior as a functional anthropogenic factor influencing ecosystem functioning in a tropical post-mining landscape in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Using an integrated empirical approach combining behavioral survey data from 136 mining... More

Abstract: Achieving Target 3 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework requires expanding effective area-based conservation beyond formally designated protected areas. Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) have emerged as a mechanism for recognising durable conservation outcomes in landscapes governed outside protected area systems. This study examines community readiness for potential OECM recognition across two contrasting social–ecological... More