The Journal of Nature Studies, the official primary and scientific publication of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN), is an annual, ONLINE, open access, peer-reviewed journal in English that publishes reports of original research in the natural and applied sciences (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 abroad composition of its Board of Editors/Reviewers. Two issues a year comprise a volume. Supplements may be issued anytime as necessary.
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY, TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF A GREEN MICROALGA Desmodesmus sp. (U-AU2) FROM LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (PHILIPPINES) Arguelles, E. D. L. R., Laurena, A. C., Martinez-Goss, M. R., and Monsalud, R. G. pp. 1-14[abstract] [full paper]
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS IN MANAGING AN URBAN FOREST PARK: ARROCEROS FOREST PARK, MANILA, PHILIPPINES Ancheta, A. A., Membrebe, Jr., Z. O., Santos, A. J. G. & Valeroso, J. C. pp. 14-23 [abstract] [full paper]
WEED RESEARCH IN ASEAN COUNTRIES: AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY Vicencio, E. J. M. & Buot, Jr. pp. 24-53 [abstract] [full paper]
PREPARING FOR A NATURAL DISASTER: A KNOWLEDGE SURVEY OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY Bagarinao, R. T. pp. 54-65 [abstract] [full paper]
ISOLATION OF A LECTIN FROM Gracilaria firma Chang & Xia AND DETERMINATION OF SOME OF ITS BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES San Pascual, J. C. K., Lacsamana, M. S., Torio, M. A. & Diaz, M. G. Q. pp. 66-83 [abstract] [full paper]
SPECIES DELINEATION OF Kaempferia galanga L. AND Kaempferia pulchra L. IN THE PHILIPPINES USING psbA-trnH AND petA-psbL-psbJ Rivera, M. P. & Cardenas, L. B. pp. 84-93 [abstract] [full paper]
AN ANALYSIS OF NARRATIVES ON NATURAL DISASTER: SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF EARTHQUAKE EXPERIENCE OF SELECTED RESPONDENTS IN AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION IN THE PHILIPPINES Ridulme, Q. R. & Garcia, P. G. pp. 94-114 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
Rachel C Sotto, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Banos Charisse T Reyes, MSc, University of the Philippines Open University Merites M Buot, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Banos Somphong Chanthavong, PhD, Savannakhet University, Savannakhet, Lao PDR Edwin Tadiosa, PhD, National Museum of the Philippines Aprhodite Macale, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Banos Esperanza Maribel Agoo, PhD, De Lasalle University Inocencio E Buot Jr., PhD, University of the Philippines Los Banos Romeo Gomez, PhD, Benguet State University Joshua Jabez Flores, MENRM, University of the Philippines Los Banos Lynlei Pintor, PhD, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Management Arlen Ancheta, PhD, University of Sto. Tomas
