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, double-blind 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 who are actively publishing. 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.
ONLINE VIDEOS ON PHILIPPINE SEAS: CHARACTERISTICS AND THEMES Villanueva, L.A.S. pp. 1-21 [abstract] [full paper]
SATOYAMA ONLINE: NON-FORMAL COURSE ON SOCIOECOLOGICAL PRODUCTION LANDSCAPES AND SEASCAPES (SEPLS), ITS ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRACTICES, CURRENT CHALLENGES, AND INITIATIVES Buot, I.E.Jr. pp. 22-32 [abstract] [full paper]
VARIABILITY OF ICE-ALBEDO IN THE ARCTIC (2010-2012) Alibuyog, N.R., Manzano, V.J.P.Jr., Comiso, J.C. & Stock, L. pp. 33-47 [abstract] [full paper]
LEAF SIZE CLASSES OF TREE SPECIES IN THE FORESTS OVER LIMESTONE OF SAMAR ISLAND NATURAL PARK, PHILIPPINES Villanueva, E.L.C., Buot, I.E.Jr., Obeña, R.D.R. & delos Angeles, M.D. pp. 48-60 [abstract] [full paper]
EVALUATION OF THE AMELIORATIVE EFFECT OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIVE BLUEBERRY Vaccinium myrtoides (Blume) Miq. FRUIT EXTRACT AGAINST CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE-INDUCED HEPATOTOXICITY IN MICE Villaverde, E.C., Lacsamana, M.S., Navarro, R.C., Cardenas, L.B. & Estacio, M.A.C. pp. 61-74 [abstract] [full paper]
EMOTIONAL WELLBEING INDEX OF SELECTED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Buot, M.M. & Montecalbo-Ignacio, R. M. pp. 75-85 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Jabez Joshua Flores, PhD, University of the Philippines Open University, Philippines
Jess H. Jumawan, PhD, Caraga State University, Philippines
Merites M. Buot, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Consuelo DL. Habito, PhD, University of the Philippines Open University, Philippines
Michiko Karisa M. Buot, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Ranulfo C. Merida, MM, LlB, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (retired), Philippines
Jones T. Napaldet, PhD, Benguet State University, Philippines
Jeanette Mara P. Tan, MSc, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines
Rachel C. Sotto, PhD, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Marjorie D. delos Angeles, MSc, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Naomi G. Tangonan, PhD, University of Southern Mindanao, Philippines
Jay Torrefiel, MSc, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Myra P. Oruga, PhD, University of the Philippines Open University, Philippines
Jesusa D. Ortuoste, PhD, Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines
