A5030617419- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Research Data Management Practices
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
Kathmandu University
2020-2025
Abstract Freshwater biodiversity, from fish to frogs and microbes macrophytes, provides a vast array of services people. Mounting concerns focus on the accelerating pace biodiversity loss declining ecological function within freshwater ecosystems that continue threaten these natural benefits. Here, we catalog nine fundamental ecosystem biotic components indigenous provide people, organized into three categories: material (food; health genetic resources; goods), non‐material (culture;...
Rivers suffer from multiple stressors acting simultaneously on their biota, but the consequences are poorly quantified at global scale. We evaluated biological condition of rivers globally, including largest proportion countries Global South published to date. gathered macroinvertebrate- and fish-based assessments 72,275 37,676 sites, respectively, 64 study regions across six continents 45 nations. Because were based differing methods, different systems consolidated into a 3-class system:...
Abstract Motivation Aquatic insects comprise 64% of freshwater animal diversity and are widely used as bioindicators to assess water quality impairment ecosystem health, well test ecological hypotheses. Despite their importance, a comprehensive, global database aquatic insect occurrences for mapping biodiversity in macroecological studies applied research is missing. We aim fill this gap present the Global EPTO Database , which includes worldwide geo‐referenced occurrence records four major...
This article attempts to practicalise Open Science (OS) promote ideas and enhance efforts for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It delineates General Statements (n = 20) as guiding beacons Specific 70) that act precision tools in OS orientated policymaking, research, innovations, public engagement, access scientific knowledge. The authors hope draw kindled educated attention besides underscoring need unbiased, inclusive, diligent execution of SDGs. By adopting these accordingly...
The Ramaroshan Lake Complex, situated in the mid-hills of Sudurpaschim Province, is renowned for its scenic beauty, yet there a notable dearth information regarding biodiversity and ecological status. This study represents first systematic examination seasonal variations water quality parameters encompassing aquatic macroinvertebrates, fishes, birds, herpetofauna, mammals, macrophytes, as well surrounding vegetation within complex, spanning winters summers 2018 2019. Among twenty...
Koshi Tappu Wetlands play a significant role in the conservation of many rare and endangered species flora fauna. However, this wetland is threatened by several natural anthropogenic stressors; among others, invasion invasive most serious problem. The objective study was to prepare an inventory list wetlands, categorize wetlands based on coverage alien species, identify problematic aquatic plant assess their impact water quality biodiversity (fish macroinvertebrates). This conducted winter...
In the mountainous regions of Nepal, springs are primary source freshwater for rural communities and also serve as unique habitats endemic threatened aquatic species, particularly macroinvertebrates that excellent bioindicators water quality. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment benthic is imperative species conservation before they face extinction. This study in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality focused on evaluating community structure Benthic Macroinvertebrates identifying key...
Macroinvertebrates have long been utilized in the ecological assessment of streams and rivers as they respond to multiple stressors present aquatic environments. However, application macroinvertebrates bioindicators hydro-morphologically degraded Nepal is limited. Therefore, we studied macroinvertebrate diversity community composition 10 sites along Kamala River its tributaries, one Churia range central Nepal, during winter spring seasons 2019. The elevation ranges from 60 m asl 636 asl....
Narayani River in Nepal is an excellent habitat for diverse groups of aquatic organisms. A stretch 70 km lower was studied fish diversity and composition. total species richness 40 representing 14 families 7 orders reported. Order cypriniformes had high taxa dominance 67% whereas least only 2 % with single were recorded from Beloniformes, Clupeiforms, Gobiiformes Osteoglossiformes. Simpson index ranged 0.1 to 0.8 Shannon Pielou’s evenness 0.2 2.1 0.3 0.8, respectively. Minimum abundance...
The Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation encourages conservation and wise use of urban peri-urban wetlands promotes sustainable socio-economic benefits for local communities. It recognizes cities that value protect their wetlands, fostering positive relationships with these ecosystems increasing awareness in municipal planning decision-making processes. A city's commitment to wetland conservation, awareness, active engagement practices, integration into makes it a strong candidate this...