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.
HABITAT SUITABILITY MODELLING OF SPIKED PEPPER (Piper aduncum L.) IN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES Japitana, R.A. & Macandog, D.M. pp. 1-15 [abstract] [full paper] PRELIMINARY SURVEY ON THE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY OF MACROINVERTEBRATES ALONG THE DAKIL RIVER, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES LAGUNA LAND GRANT, PAETE, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES Parcon, J.A., Kim, P.M., Estorque, J. & Camacho, M.V.C. pp. 16-32 [abstract] [full paper]
MICROBIAL AIR AND WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF A FRESHWATER LIMESTONE CAVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR ECOTOURISM MANAGEMENT Abris, M.I., Palanca, M.G., De Leon, M.P. & Banaay, C.G.B. pp. 33-48 [abstract] [full paper]
STREAMLINING WASTE HANDLING APPROACHES TO ZERO WASTE COMMUNITY-BASED EXPERIENCES IN THE CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES Ancheta, A.A., De Castro, B.V., Garcia, M.N.Z., Garcia, M.R.V. & Castillo, R.M. pp. 49-65 [abstract] [full paper]
FRAMING VERNACULAR MEMORIES OF THE WOMEN FISHERFOLKS: A VANISHING CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NAMAYAN ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Pelayo, E.T.C., Zerrudo, E.B. & Ancheta, A.A. pp. 66-80 [abstract] [full paper]
THE ACCEPTABILITY OF USING BIOREMEDIATION IN MOGPOG, MARINDUQUE, A MINED-OUT COMMUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES Nelson, G.L.M., Abrigo, G.N.A. & Raymundo, A.K pp. 81-104 [abstract] [full paper]
EFFECT OF THE MV SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS OIL SPILL ON ZOOPLANKTON COMPOSITION AND ABUNDANCE IN MACTAN ISLAND, CEBU, PHILIPPINES Flores, M.J.L., Silapan, J.R. & Edullantes, B. pp. 105-119 [abstract] [full paper]
MENUVU DANCES OF MINDANAO ISLAND: ITS COMMUNITY CULTURAL VALUE Dulce, M.Z.C., Pobre, J.A. & Buot, M.M. pp. 120-133 [abstract] [full paper]
LEAF ARCHITECTURE AS A PROMISING TOOL IN CONFIRMING IDENTITY OF CONFUSING PLANT TAXA Buot, I.E.Jr. pp. 134-143 [abstract] [full paper]
AN ANALYSIS OF SEIZURES OF TOKAY GECKO Gekko gecko IN THE PHILIPPINES Sy, E.Y. & Shepherd, C.R. pp. 144-150 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
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
