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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleMercury Contamination within Protected Areas in the Brazilian Northern Amazon-Amapá StateRossana Venturieri, Marcelo Oliveira-da-Costa, Cecile Gama, Christoph Bernhard JasterMercury contamination is a long-standing environmental and social problem, notably in the Amazon. The widespread use of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining has driven contamination of the environment and the people, threatening biodiversity, human health and livelihoods of traditional populations. Along the border area between Brazil and French Guiana, illegal gold mining is considered a critical threat to … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 17 Jan 2017 · 9,246 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleLANDSCAPE AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF PROTECTED AREAS NETWORK IN PERM KRAIS. A. Buzmakov, P. Yu. SannikovThe problem of creating the systems of specially Protected natural Areas (PA) adequately representing the geographical diversity of different territories has been acute. Creation of the territory nature protection systems always requires comprehensive assessment of the representativeness of the existing PA network. In Perm region the only such research was carried out at the end of the last century. Since … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 5 · 12 Nov 2014 · 7,342 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleCurrent State of Haplic Chernozems in Specially Protected Natural Areas of the Steppe ZoneSaglara S. Mandzhieva, Lyudmila Yu. Goncharova, Abdulmalik A. Batukaev et al.The current ecological state of Haplic Chernozems has been studied in three Specially Protected Natural Areas (SPNAs) of the Steppe zone in South of Russia. It has been found that the content of organic matter, texture and elements content of soils depend on the period and conditions of reservation in the SPNA. In accordance with the content and reserve of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 13 Dec 2017 · 7,352 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsWood and Shrub Dwelling Pentatomidae (Heteroptera) of Rotected Areas of South-Eastern KazakhstanMeruyert Baizhunis, Perizat Esenbekova, Gulshat Anarbekova, Laszlo OrlociA biodiversity inventory of the woody of five families protected areas of the Charyn SNNP. The research revealed 30 species of predatory hemipterans from 5 families: Nabidae (4 species), Anthocoridae (12 species), Reduviidae (3 species), Miridae (5 species), Pentatomidae (6 species). According to trophic specialization, they are zoophages. According to the number of generations per year, they are divided into … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 8 Sep 2021 · 6,304 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends on Invertebrate and Conservation Studies from 1990-2022Emrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Augustine Suh NibaThe current paper presents findings on research studies in line with conservation and invertebrates (1990-2022) using bibliometric techniques in R studio software. Results obtained from the study among others include; key authors, nations' citations and publication numbers, affiliations, journal sources, and important keywords that are often used by authors in the field. A total of 417 pieces of research literature … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 12 Oct 2024 · 5,114 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of the Efficacy of Entolek K Planteco® Biopesticide Based on Akanthomyces Lecanii Fungus Against Pest Orthopterans in Soybean Agroecosystems in Southeast KazakhstanIzbasar Temreshev, Askhat Tursynkulov, Yerlan Dutbayev et al.Pest control services dealing with mass pests such as locusts and grasshoppers are forced to use insecticides of various origins to prevent crop damage. In most cases, mainly chemical insecticides are used. This method of regulating pest populations has many negative consequences. As a result of chemical treatments with broad-spectrum insecticides, not only pests are killed, but also non–target organisms,primarily … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 4 · 25 Nov 2022 · 5,213 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKinematics and Forces to a New Model Forging ManipulatorRaffaella Aversa, Relly Victoria V. Petrescu, Bilal Akash et al.Forging manipulators have become more prevalent in the industry of today. They are used to manipulate objects to be forged. The most common forging manipulators move on a railway to have a better precision and stability. Heavy payload forging manipulators systems are normally characterized by a large load output and a large capacitive load input as well. The relationship between … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 3 Jan 2017 · 8,167 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluating the Potential for Development of Vegetable Nursery Industry: Analysis in an Important Vegetable Region in ItalyGiuseppe Timpanaro, Arturo Urso, Carlo Prato, Vera Teresa FotiNursery industry has a considerable importance in the value chain’ building of vegetable companies. Its importance increases in a country like Italy, where vegetable productions in open field and in greenhouse contribute significantly to the creation of income and employment and to the socio-economic support of entire geographic areas. However, this sector is underpowered, if compared to the potential expressed … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2015 · 7,301 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPesticide use in South and South-East Asia: Environmental Public Health and Legal ConcernsAbhik GuptaProblem statement: The South and South East Asian countries are characterized by their rich biodiversity as well as cultural diversity. Agricultural expansion for livelihood security is leading to an increase in pesticide application in this region. It has been observed that because of the hot and humid conditions prevalent in this region, most farmers and pesticide applicators do not use … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 12 Mar 2012 · 8,551 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Shrimp Farm Effluent on Water Quality in Coastal Areas of the World Heritage-Listed Ha Long BayThuyet D. Bui, Jim Luong-Van, Chris M. AustinProblem statement: Shrimp farming has rapidly developed in coastal areas of the World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay since the last decade. Effluent discharged from shrimp farms with high levels of nutrient waste may cause eutrophication in receiving waterways. Therefore, assessing water quality at tidal creeks receiving shrimp farm effluent in coastal areas of Ha Long Bay supports environmental protection and … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 3 Mar 2012 · 11,283 accessesView PDF Cite