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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleComprehensive Assessment of Spatial Distribution of Road-Network Vulnerability in South AsiaPan Yuqi, Jiang Penghui, Li Manchun, Chen DengshuaiUnexpected phenomena-natural disasters, accidents and wars-can disrupt regional traffic systems because of the incapacities of road networks to sustain inflicted impacts. Therefore, the assessment of road-network vulnerability becomes integral to traffic-safety-maintenance and accident-prevention procedures. This study demonstrates the development of a comprehensive network system based on suggested improvements in node extraction, road construction and network attribution. An indicator system for … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 6 · 24 Dec 2021 · 6,446 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePesticide 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 accessEvery word in the titleSustainability Education-A Challenge for South-East Asia and EuropeRenate Kärchner-Ober, Uwe DippelProblem statement: South-East Asia and Europe face rapid changes in social, economical and political terms. Though starting points are different, both regions experience similar problems. We see a strong slowdown of economic growth; changing proportions of the population through migration, natural disasters, economic reasons and aging populations. Problems and conflicts occur in the first decade of the new millennium, as … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 18 Dec 2010 · 8,630 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMolluscicidal Activity of Ethanolic Dieffenbachia seguine (Dumb Cane) Leaf Extract Against Pomacea canaliculata (Golden Apple Snail)Alfredo V. Corpuz, Carmela M. Florentino, Ace Danielle C. Avero, Sherwin V. AlvaroThe golden apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata), an invasive species that originated in South America, has caused significant damage to rice plantations in Southeast Asia, notably the Philippines. Because of its voracious appetite for aquatic vegetation and quick reproduction rate, it poses a significant agricultural problem. Conventional control approaches, which mostly use chemical molluscicides, have increased environmental issues and threats to … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 3 · 14 Sep 2026 · 846 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMoringa Oleifera for Enhancing Livestock Performance and Product Quality: A Bibliometric AnalysisEmrobowansan Monday Idamokoro, Augustine Suh NibaThis bibliometric analysis evaluates global research on Moringa oleifera as a feed supplement for enhancing livestock performance and product quality. A total of 95 peer-reviewed articles published between 2002 and 2023 were retrieved from Web of Science. Bibliometric indicators revealed mean citations per document of 19.89, average co-authors per document of 5.14, and an annual research growth rate of 10.73%. … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 4 · 19 Feb 2026 · 1,492 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComparative Characterization of Small Mammal Communities in Forest-Steppe and Steppe Landscapes of the South of Western and Central SiberiaZarina Mukhtarovna Sergazinova, Alexander Vladimirovich Makarov, Aliya Toleuzhanovna Toleuzhanova et al.This study analyzes the fauna, population, and distribution patterns of small mammals of forest-steppe and steppe landscapes of the south of Western and Central Siberia for the period between 1998 and 2021 on the basis of literature data and authors' own materials. Most of these studies were local in nature, while our work is characterized by a generalizing and comparative … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 4 Dec 2024 · 4,549 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Accurate Mango Pest Identification Employing the Gaussian Mixture Model and Expectation-Maximization (EM) AlgorithmD. Lita Pansy, M. MuraliMangoes are fruits that originated in South and Southeast Asia. Mango fruits are consumed in high volume worldwide. However, fruit, stem, root, and mango leaves are damaged by pests, and it has a significant negative impact on mango production. Many works were developed for the pest detection of mango; but, none of the works concentrated on the practical applicability and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 3 Dec 2024 · 5,063 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Review of Effects of Environmental Change on Human HealthUttam PaudelCurrent knowledge production on the effects of environmental exposures on human health reflects technological, social and economic development broadly; theoretical and methodological advancements in social science and medicine more specifically. Human health and the welfare mainly rely on refurbishing and protecting the integrity of the natural systems such as fresh air, safe water, biodiversity, toxic waste management and proper land … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 3 · 29 Apr 2018 · 8,538 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Diaspora Nigerians’ Image Problem of Drug and Fraud: A Case Study of the Malaysian-Indonesian Experience through Newspaper ReportsMusa Yusuf Owoyemi, Abdul Kadir Haji Din, Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad SabriIt is no longer news that the economic and social problems in Nigeria have led to mass migration of Nigerians to other parts of the world for better job opportunities and/or education. South-East Asia has had its fair intake of some of these Nigerians especially in recent times. However, some unscrupulous Nigerians in their bid to make quick money have … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 24 Jun 2015 · 7,761 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCURRENT SCENARIO OF VACCINES FOR JAPANESE ENCEPHALITISShirisha Cherukommu, ML Arvinda Swamy, Shailendra K. SaxenaCurrently various countries in South-East Asia, including India, are facing disaster due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), which is primarily caused by Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). A dirty environment and a lack of awareness about the risks associated with mosquito bites may be one of the reasons of the outbreak. Japanese encephalitis is a lethal neuroviral infection for which there … …Current Research in Virology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 19 Aug 2014 · 6,855 accessesView PDF Cite