The Journal of Nature Studies, the official primary and scientific publication of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN), is an ONLINE, open access, peer-reviewed journal in English that publishes reports of original research in the natural and applied sciences (agriculture, 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 broad composition of its Board of Editors/Reviewers. Two issues a year comprise a volume. Supplements may be issued anytime as necessary.
ETHICS OF PUBLICATION
The Journal of Nature Studies strives to adhere to strict ethical standards. The authors are required to submit with the manuscript a signed declaration of originality of contents and that the manuscript has never been considered elsewhere. The journal management requires contact details and emails of all authors. The same inquires all co-authors if they are aware of the submission and conflicting interests. Studies involving indigenous peoples, natural protected areas and bioprospecting should have the appropriate permits disclosed in the methodology.
FIFTEEN SHADES OF GREEN: A CULTURAL PORTRAIT OF EMPOWERED FILIPINO ELDERLY VERTICAL GARDENERS Estrada, E.T. & Roxas, M.C.V. pp. 1-25 [abstract] [full paper]
ORGANIC FARMERS IN THE PHILIPPINES: CHARACTERISTICS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES Nelson, G.L.M., Abrigo, G.N.A., De Guzman, R.P., Ocampo, J.A. & De Guzman, L.E.P. pp. 26-43 [abstract] [full paper]
EFFICACY OF OZONATED WATER AS DISINFECTANT FOR ORGANIC ROMAINE LETTUCE Oliveros, B.R.R. & Dalmacio, I.F. pp. 44-51 [abstract] [full paper]
ENHANCING GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS AND ACCUMULATION POTENTIAL OF BEACH MORNING GLORY (Ipomoea pes-caprae) USING Bacillus subtilis Acinas, N.P.Jr., Bautista, L.G.V., Tagsip, W.V.L. & Cuadrado, J.T. pp. 52-59 [abstract] [full paper]
DETECTION OF MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT Salmonella IN ORGANIC SOIL AMENDMENTS DISTRIBUTED IN THE PHILIPPINES Carlos, A.M.A., Manuel, A.N.N. & Opulencia, R.B. pp. 60-71 [abstract] [full paper]
URBAN AND RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY: MANILA AND NUEVA ECIJA IN CONTEXT Cobar-Garcia, M.R.V. & Garcia, M.N.Z. pp. 72-91 [abstract] [full paper]
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Serratia marcescens NBL 1001 BACTERIOPHAGES FROM SEWAGE WATER Dacayo, R.C., Rosana, A.R.R. & Villegas, L.C. pp. 92-107 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
Arlen Ancheta, PhD, University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Gregorio Ardales, Jr., PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Marilen P. Balolong, PhD, University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Merites M. Buot, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Marjorie D. delos Angeles, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Jaymee Encabo, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Jabez Joshua Flores, MENRM, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Edmerson Geronimo, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Romeo A. Gomez, PhD, Benguet State University, Benguet, Philippines
Arthur Lagbas, MENRM, Technological University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Albert Remus Rosana, MSc, University of Alberta, Canada
Carmelo San Pascual, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Rachel C. Sotto, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Lucille Villegas, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
