Screening for Pectinase and Cellulase Inhibitors from the Root Exudates and Protein Contents of Five Plants Against Six Phytopathogenic Fungi

, Matthew Eriksson, Petro Torres, John Tanaka

Several mechanisms are included in the plant resistance against the phytopathogens. Among them are some proteins that may either be components of the cell wall or produced as a result of infection; in...

Designing a Value-based Organization Model for the Iran’s

Robert Bondarenko, Carlos Lindberg, Karl Colombo

Department of Management, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA

Keywords: Value-Based Organization; Iran; Organizational Model; Business Management; Corporate Values

Value-based organization is a new face of organization which place emphasis on values.\nThinkers believe that the ever-changing environment has forced the new era’s organizations\nto search for more...

Ecological Impacts of Urbanization on Native Plant Species

Aisha Tanaka, Emilio Fernandez, Priya Nair, Lei Simon, Kofi Lefebvre

Department of Environmental Science, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Botany, University of California, Berkeley, USA; Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Keywords: Urbanization; Native Plants; Ecosystems; Habitat Fragmentation; Conservation

This study explores the effects of urbanization on native plant species in various ecosystems. We examine changes in species diversity, habitat fragmentation, and the introduction of invasive species....

Ecological Impacts of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity in Global Cities

Amina Kato, Carlos Mendes, Li Wei, Oleksandr Davis, Xin Okonkwo

Department of Environmental Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan; Institute of Biodiversity, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Urban Ecology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Keywords: Urban Ecology; Biodiversity; Green Spaces; Urban Planning; Ecosystem Services

Urban green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing biodiversity within metropolitan areas, which are often densely populated and heavily developed. This study examines the ecological effects of green...

Ecological Impact of Urbanization on Native Plant Species: A Case Study in Taiwan

, Yuki Huang, Pierre Polishchuk

Department of Environmental Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Keywords: Urbanization; Native Plants; Biodiversity; Ecological Impact; Conservation

This study examines the effects of urban expansion on native plant species diversity and abundance in Taiwan. By analyzing data from urban, suburban, and rural areas, we assess how urbanization influe...

Interpretation of Ecological Design Principles in the Creation of a Persian Garden

Yang Larsson, Lei Larsson, Alessandro Liu, Lei Larsson, Alessandro Liu

Department of Environmental Science, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Keywords: Ecological Design, Sustainable Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Planning, Green Design

The Iranian garden as a perfect structure demonstrates a close relationship between the cultural and natural background and indicates adoption and alignment between man and nature. In Iranian culture ...

The Analysis of Ecotourism Potential in Boujagh Wetland Using AHP Method in Gilan, Iran

, Kazuki Becker, Yuriy Wang

The analysis of ecotourism potential serves as a foundational step in identifying the potentials and limitations for deliberate and rational planning towards tourism development. This approach creates...