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.
COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ON THE ECOLOGICAL SERVICES OF PEATLAND IN VICTORIA, ORIENTAL MINDORO, PHILIPPINES Rueda, G.H. pp. 1-15 [abstract] [full paper]
NET REVENUE INSURANCE FOR BEEF IN REGION IV-A (CALABARZON) Senson, E.J.C. & Kabiri, A.M.B. pp. 16-24 [abstract] [full paper]
A SURVEY ON THE PESTICIDE APPLICATION PRACTICES AND PRESENCE OF PESTICIDE RESIDUES ON MANGOES IN NEGROS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES Cubelo, J.E.C. & Cubelo, T.A. pp. 25-43 [abstract] [full paper]
VULNERABLE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF THE LOCALS OF BABATNIN ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Valeroso, J.C.C. & Ancheta, A.A. pp. 44-53 [abstract] [full paper]
THE ADSORPTION EFFICACY OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM RICE HUSKS (Oryza sativa L.) AND SABA BANANA (Musa acuminata x balbisiana) PEELINGS FOR THE REMOVAL OF CHROMIUM FROM LABORATORY WASTEWATER Aguda, F.A., Mercado, L.E., Santos, P.M., Ondoy, K. & Macale, A. pp. 54-67 [abstract] [full paper]
REVIEWERS
Arlen A. Ancheta, PhD, University of Sto. Tomas, 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
Romeo A. Gomez, Jr., PhD, Benguet State University, Philippines
Jess H. Jumawan, PhD, Caraga State University, Philippines
Jones T. Napaldet, PhD, Benguet State University, Philippines
Lynlei G. Pintor, PhD, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Laguna, Philippines
