The Journal of Nature Studies, the official primary and scientific publication of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN), is an ONLINE, open access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal in English that publishes reports of original research in the natural and applied sciences (agriculture, biology and its allied fields including studies on social sciences as related to nature and the environment). It also publishes notes and reviews on relevant and timely subjects on nature. The Journal of Nature Studies aims to cater to global or international readership thus the broad composition of its Board of Editors/Reviewers who are actively publishing. Two issues a year comprise a volume. Supplements may be issued anytime as necessary.
ETHICS OF PUBLICATION
The Journal of Nature Studies strives to adhere to strict ethical standards. The authors are required to submit with the manuscript a signed declaration of originality of contents and that the manuscript has never been considered elsewhere. The journal management requires contact details and emails of all authors. The same inquires all co-authors if they are aware of the submission and conflicting interests. Studies involving indigenous peoples, natural protected areas and bioprospecting should have the appropriate permits disclosed in the methodology.
HISTOPATHOLOGY OF Rhabdias AND Raillientiella INFECTED LUNGS OF Sclerophyrs maculata (HALLOWELL'S TOAD), PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA Amuzie, C.C., Brown, F.C. & Daka, E.R pp. 1-9 [abstract] [full paper]
CHARACTERIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF MICROPLASTICS IN SLIPPER-CUPPED OYSTER, Crassostrea iredalei (Faustino 1932) FROM CAÑACAO BAY, CAVITE CITY, PHILIPPINES Obanan, S.P., De Leon, E.L., Salva, G.R., Santos, D.K.T., Segovia, D.E. & Uybarreta, R.J. pp. 10-24 [abstract] [full paper]
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGAL ENDOPHYTES FROM COCONUT (Cocos nucifera L. cv. 'Tagnanan Tall') Vedra, K.P.V. & Novero, A.U pp. 25-39 [abstract] [full paper]
GROWTH RESPONSE AND LEAF CHLOROPHYLL CONCENTRATION OF ROMAINE LETTUCE PLANTS (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia) APPLIED WITH MYKOPLUS UNDER VARYING SALINE CONDITIONS Opeña, J.M. & Sotto, R.C. pp. 40-51 [abstract] [full paper]
MODELLING THE DAILY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE AND DESIGNING A GROWING DEGREE DAY (GDD) EUROPEAN PUT OPTION FOR RICE IN LAGUNA Poral, P.A.P., Angcao, J.L., Cuaresma, D.C.N., Dazo, N.A. & Rivera, V.J.B. pp. 52-61 [abstract] [full paper]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF FLASHFLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN BRGY. ANDAP, NEW BATAAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY, PHILIPPINES: A LOCAL COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Macandog, P.B.M., Acosta, L.A., Eugenio, E.A., Lin, E.K., Gonzalo, M.T., Ambe, J.M. & delos Reyes, J. pp. 62-83 [abstract] [full paper]
A REVIEW OF BIODIVERSITY-RELATED REPORTS IN THE CORDILLERA HIGHLANDS, NORTHERN LUZON, PHILIPPINES Baoanan, Z.G., Abansi, C.L. & Abalos, C.F.S. pp. 84-103 [abstract] [full paper]
AGARICS AND POLYPORE DIVERSITY SURVEY OF LA UNION’S MOLAVE FOREST AND THE α-AMYLASE AND α-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORY POTENTIAL OF Fuscoporia torulosa MFSLP-12 Alcantara, M.K.F., Calupitan, J.R.H.F., Lazo, A.M., Salazar, L.K.V., Mancera, J.P., Tadiosa, E.R., Yu, G.F.B. & Balolong, M.P. pp. 104-123 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
Nelly S. Aggangan, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Ricardo Bagarinao, PhD, University of the Philippines Open University
Marilen P. Balolong, PhD, University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Merites M. Buot, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Leni D. Camacho, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Angela Melissa Carlos, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Mary Grace Dacuma, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Aragon Dichimo, Jr., MSc, Philippine Normal University, Manila, Philippines
Marjorie D. delos Angeles, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Desamarie Antonette P. Fernandez, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Romeo Gomez, Jr., PhD, Benguet State University, Philippines
Christopher C. Mantilas, PhD, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Jones T. Napaldet, PhD, Benguet State University, Philippines
Lynlei G. Pintor, PhD, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Laguna, Philippines
Albert Remus R. Rosana, MSc, University of Alberta, Canada
Edwin R. Tadiosa, PhD, Bulacan State University, Philippines
Elaine Loreen C. Villanueva, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
