Impact of Urbanization on Native Plant Species: A Case Study in Southeast Asian Forests

Amina El-Sayed, Hiroshi Tanaka, Sofia Nguyen, Rajesh Kumar, Oluwaseun Meyer, Luca Ito, Takashi Ito

University of Malaya, Kyoto University, National University of Singapore, Indian Institute of Science

Keywords: Urbanization, Native Plants, Biodiversity, Habitat Loss, Southeast Asia, Conservation

Urbanization is a growing threat to biodiversity, particularly in regions with rich ecosystems. This study examines the effects of urban expansion on native plant species in Southeast Asian forests. T...

Assessing the Impact of Invasive Plant Species on Native Biodiversity in Tropical Ecosystems

, Bjorn Rudenko, Robert Okonkwo, Francesco Nakamura

Keywords: Invasive Species; Biodiversity; Tropical Ecosystems; Ecological Impact; Habitat Management

Invasive plant species pose significant threats to native biodiversity, particularly in tropical ecosystems where the richness of species is high. This study investigates the ecological impact of inva...

ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ON NATIVE FLORA IN RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEMS

Akira Yamamoto, Sofia García, Lian Chen, Fatima Hassan, Francesco Persson, Wei Müller, Roberto Romano

Department of Environmental Science, Kyoto University, Japan; Department of Botany, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; School of Ecology, Tsinghua University, China; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Keywords: Invasive Species; Riparian Ecosystems; Native Flora; Biodiversity; Ecosystem Services; Ecological Balance

This study investigates the ecological consequences of invasive plant species on native flora within riparian ecosystems. Through field surveys and experimental removal of invasive species, we assess ...

The Role of Algal Blooms in Aquatic Ecosystems: Potential Impacts and Mitigation Strategies

Dr. Anika Patel, Dr. Sven Müller, Dr. Amina El-Sayed, Dr. Roberto Santini, Peter Hoffmann, Petro Tkachenko, Carlos Greco

Department of Environmental Science, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Marine Biology Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Ecology, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Keywords: Algal Blooms; Aquatic Ecosystems; Biodiversity; Nutrient Pollution; Mitigation Strategies

This study investigates the ecological effects of algal blooms in freshwater and marine ecosystems, with a focus on their impact on native flora and fauna. Algal blooms, often resulting from nutrient ...

The Impact of Deforestation on Biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest

, Pedro Davis, Natalia Colombo

Department of Environmental Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Keywords: Deforestation, Biodiversity, Amazon Rainforest, Habitat Fragmentation, Conservation, Sustainable Land Management

This study examines the effects of deforestation on biodiversity within the Amazon Rainforest, a critical biome for global ecological balance. Utilizing satellite imagery and ecological modeling, the ...

Fertilizer Drilling Methodology by Urea on Both Sides of the Seedlings and Its Impact on Leaf Nitrogen Content and Yield of Corn

Ryu Savchenko, Henrik Leroy, Anna Yamamoto, Henrik Leroy, Anna Yamamoto

School members of Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center

Keywords: Fertilizer Application, Urea, Corn Yield, Nitrogen Content, Drilling Method, Agricultural Science

The aim of this study is to compare two methods of fertilizing: surface spray (conventional method) and fertilizer drilling method that was laid out on both sides of the plant row. The fertilizer was ...

Combined Distance-Reliability Model for Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal

Anna Rossi, Erik Zhang, Sofia Diallo, Heinrich Hernández, Erik Zhang, Sofia Diallo, Heinrich Hernández

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Keywords: Hazardous Waste; Transportation; Disposal Facilities; Mathematical Model; Risk Assessment; Distance Optimization

A mathematical model that simultaneously locating a multiple disposal or a treatment facilities and determining a route for hazmat transportation network is presented. The objective is to minimize the...

Advantages of the Nuclear Family Structure: Strengthening Bonds and Fostering Stability as Depicted in JC Buthelezi’s Impi YabomDabu Isethunjini

Xolile Mabuza, Zilibele Mtumane

Department of Sociology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

Keywords: Advantages, Nuclear Family Structure, Strengthening Bonds, Fostering Stability

Like any other family structure, the nuclear one too has its beauty or advantages among which one can count financial stability, less conflicts, less confusion, and strong bonds among family members...

CHILD NAMING AMONG AMANGUNI AS ILLSTRATED IN MEDIA

Noluthando Zwane, Zilibele Mtumane

Department of Anthropology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

Keywords: child naming; amanguni; media studies

This article examines naming among amaNguni, as illustrated in media. The media considered in it include television, radio and social media. The discourse discusses traditional naming, the significa...