Research in Ecology

Abstract: Rapid urbanization in Delhi has intensified pressure on urban infrastructure, environmental resources, and the overall quality of life of residents. This study assesses urban sustainability and quality of life in the North and South districts of Delhi by examining the role of green infrastructure and socio-environmental conditions. The research adopts a mixed-method approach combining household... More

Abstract: Manure is essential for integrating crop and livestock systems, but intensive farming has led to a mismatch between massive manure output and its proper use. In China, about 4 billion tons are produced yearly, and raw manure application remains common, posing risks like disease transmission, root damage, soil pollution (e.g., heavy metals, antibiotics), and greenhouse... More

Abstract: Post-fire restoration of peatland Melaleuca forests is critical for ecosystem recovery and carbon conservation in tropical wetlands. This study evaluates natural regeneration, growth dynamics, peat degradation, and biogeochemical characteristics in U Minh Thuong National Park, Vietnam, over 20 years following a major fire disturbance. Field surveys and peat analyses were conducted across gradients of peat thickness... More

Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive synthesis of the evolution, structural patterns, and emerging directions of research on soil quality in Camellia oleifera plantations. Relevant publications from 1995 to 2024 were retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). A bibliometric and knowledge-mapping approach was employed using CiteSpace,... More

Abstract: Crustacean zooplankton communities in Chilean inland waters are typically characterised by low species richness, potentially regulated by trophic status and conductivity. This study examined patterns of species richness along a broad latitudinal gradient (23–51° S), incorporating climatic variables and fish presence. The results indicated non significantly species richness in lakes with fish compared to fishless systems.... More

Abstract: In the context of climate change and increasing pressure on global water resources, water conservation is becoming increasingly important. This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental awareness, human behavior, and water conservation practices. The study used a mixed-method approach that combines systematic review and quantitative research. In the first stage, a systematic review... More

Abstract: Women across Central Asia play essential roles in agriculture, water management, and climate adaptation; however, gendered vulnerabilities and institutional constraints continue to shape unequal access to land, water, training, and decision-making processes. This study examines the role of women in water management across Central Asia, focusing on the intersection of gender inequality, water governance, and... More

Abstract: This paper examines the asymmetric effects of economic complexity and natural resources on the ecological footprint in Saudi Arabia over the period 1995–2021 using the nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) approach. The results reveal that increases in economic complexity significantly exacerbate environmental pressure in the long run, with a 1% rise in economic complexity increasing... More

Abstract: Cultivation of medicinal plants in continental climates requires reliable evaluation of their introduction performance and cultivation prospects. The present study assessed the primary introduction of ten medicinal plant species cultivated in the Botanical Garden of Osh State University (southern Kyrgyzstan) during two growing seasons (2022–2024). Field observations included winter survival, aboveground biomass accumulation, seed productivity,... More

Abstract: The Mekong River, sustaining over 60 million people across mainland Southeast Asia, has emerged as a critical arena where transboundary water governance, environmental sustainability, and great power competition converge. As China consolidates its upstream influence through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (MLC)—reshaping downstream hydrological conditions through an extensive Lancang dam... More

Abstract: This study delves into the coordination among stakeholders in environmental management at the Marble Mountains (Vietnam)—a heritage site facing intense pressure from urbanization and tourism development. The research clearly identifies a disconnect between the awareness and actions of tourists and local communities and establishes an organic link between livelihood issues and the conservation responsibilities of travel... More

Abstract: For agricultural planning and management in monsoon-dependent regions, accurate classification of annual rainfall into risk categories is crucial. The predictive effectiveness of several models for rainfall forecasting has been compared in numerous studies, but the diagnostic significance of model disagreement has not been examined. This study aimed to analyse whether there is a link between the... More

Abstract: The Mekong sub-region has emerged as a critical arena at the intersection of environmental sustainability, water governance, and great-power competition. Home to a large population dependent on the basin’s water resources and constituting one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems, the Mekong River Basin is increasingly shaped by external powers—notably China through the Belt and... More

Abstract: Social Forestry is a flagship tenure-reform policy in Indonesia that seeks to reconcile rural livelihood improvement with forest sustainability. Yet, in steep upland landscapes, it remains uncertain whether expanded access rights translate into conservation-oriented land management. This study investigates how socio-economic pressures, institutional arrangements, and ecological conditions shape soil and water conservation within a Social... More

Abstract: This study investigated the temporal changes in coral reef cover and seawater quality in the Phu Quoc Marine Protected Area, Vietnam, from 2014 to 2023. Based on long-term monitoring data, marine environmental parameters were evaluated according to Vietnamese standards, and trends in coral reef ecosystem health were assessed. Coral reef benthic communities, reef-associated benthic invertebrates,... More

Abstract: Ecological engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates ecological principles with engineering solutions to address environmental degradation, enhance sustainability, and promote ecosystem restoration. Ecological engineering in the Anthropocene, marked by the high rate of climate change, degradation of biodiversity, and exploitation of natural resources, presents radical solutions to the recovery of ecosystems, the creation of... More

Abstract: The rapid growth of inbound tourism has brought economic benefits to China but has also increased ecological pressure on destination regions. Foreign visitors now rely heavily on digital services during their trips, yet the effectiveness of these services depends on institutional assurance and innovation capacity. This paper examines how institutional assurance and the innovation environment... More

Abstract: Wildfires in tropical mountain ecosystems are difficult to assess because steep terrain and persistent cloud cover constrain field surveys and satellite observation. This study developed an integrated workflow combining Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry, Sentinel-2 imagery, and Google Earth Engine to quantify burn severity and early vegetation recovery after the January 2024 Fontibón fire in... More

Abstract: Carbon-based indicators do not show whether ecosystems can generate sufficient biocapacity to fulfil human needs, and the G20 economies account for a large portion of the global ecological burden. This study analyses the load capacity factor (LCF) of 19 G20 economies between 2000 and 2022, measured as biocapacity divided by the ecological footprint. It examines... More

Abstract: In light of the significant rate at which global biodiversity is declining, the necessity of reinforcing the legal frameworks for transferring international environmental commitments into practical national mechanisms has become pressing. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) serves as the international umbrella for biodiversity protection. Moreover, the effective application of the CBD is conditioned by the... More