A5092579341- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Water Quality and Pollution Assessment
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Philippine History and Culture
University of Southern Mindanao
2023-2025
Abstract The current state of global biodiversity is confronted with escalating threats arising from human-induced environmental changes and a growing array unpredictable challenges. However, effective conservation efforts are often hindered by limited knowledge, especially in developing economies such as the Philippines. limitations imposed these shortfalls knowledge hamper capacity to protect light continuing extinction crisis. Our study revealed that areas higher conflict levels exhibited...
Due to its complex geological history and the emergence of various biogeographic regions, Philippines boasts an extraordinary array flora fauna. This unique combination has contributed country’s exceptional density terrestrial species, making it amongst highest in world. Mindanao, southern part Philippines, is second largest group islands supports high levels endemism proportion threatened species. However, consolidated biodiversity records information remain unavailable for region. The...
ABSTRACT Many human populations rely on natural remedies for health and healing, with traditional medicinal plants playing a vital role in diverse ethnolinguistic cultures contributing to biodiversity conservation. Research conservation efforts integrate knowledge into healthcare are preserving this heritage promoting sustainable the Philippines. However, many of these systems increasingly threatened by rapid environmental changes. In study, we performed nationwide synthesis understand...
Abstract Bats are known for their gregarious social behaviour, often congregating in caves and underground habitats, where they play a pivotal role providing various ecosystem services. Studying bat behaviour remains an underexplored aspect of ecology conservation despite its ecological importance. We explored the costs impacts overcrowding on behaviour. This study examined variations behavioural patterns between two distinct groups, aggregated non‐aggregated male Rousettus amplexicaudatus ,...
<title>Abstract</title> The significance of open and accessible biodiversity data is increasingly receiving attention among ecologists conservation biologists. However, there a scarcity on the information focusing indigenous knowledge particularly in developing economies where such highly concentrated. To address this gap, we introduced <bold>the Herbolario v. 1: A Database Medicinal Plants Used 21st Century by Ethnolinguistic Groups Philippines</bold>, aiming to consolidate, digitally...
<title>Abstract</title> Traditional medicinal plants are integral to the diverse ethnolinguistic cultures and biodiversity in Philippines. In this synthesis, we performed a Philippine-wide analysis of knowledge, extent, interactions traditional plant use among various groups. Our synthesis identified 796 species from 160 families 65 orders utilised by 35 groups treat 25 disease types. We found strong connections between linguistically similar groups, indicating that geographical proximity,...
The importance of open and accessible biodiversity data has received increased attention from ecologists conservation biologists. However, there is a scarcity information focusing on indigenous knowledge biodiversity, particularly in developing countries, such as the Philippines, where highly concentrated. Herbolario v. 1 presents comprehensive FAIR database diversity distribution ethnomedicinal plants used by at least 34 out 112 ethnolinguistic groups Philippines. aims to consolidate,...
Abstract Biodiversity loss is a growing concern globally, but there’s lack of knowledge on where to focus conservation efforts. It therefore essential determine priorities and barriers biodiversity generation. In this context, we present evidence from the Philippines how sociopolitical instability drives shortfall. Our study showed that conflict leads fewer records, with low-conflict areas having higher turnover by more than 50%. Further, tree cover lower in high-conflict areas. Security...
Wetland ecosystems are vital for both biodiversity and communities that depend on them. The Ligawasan Marsh in the Southern Philippines is one of most threatened wetlands country. Apart from growing anthropogenic developments (e.g. natural gas extraction industrialisation), marshes face warfare-driven threats have hindered research conservation efforts area many decades. Our study first to investigate patterns physicochemical parameters, impact land-use changes environmental status...
Abstract Wetland ecosystems are vital for both biodiversity and communities that depend on them. The Ligawasan Marsh in the southern part of Philippines is one most threatened wetlands country. Apart from increasing anthropogenic development, have faced warfare-driven threats hindered research conservation efforts area many decades. Our study first to investigate patterns physicochemical parameters, land use cover, relationship between change marshland environmental status. We also developed...
Due to its complex geological history and the emergence of various biogeographic regions, Philippines boasts an extraordinary array flora fauna. This unique combination has contributed country’s exceptional density terrestrial species, positioning it among highest in world. Mindanao, southern part Philippines, is second largest group islands supports high biodiversity threatened species However, consolidated records information remain unavailable for region. Filling these significant gaps...
1. Bats are known for their gregarious social behaviour, often congregating in caves and underground habitats, where they play a pivotal role providing various ecosystem services. Despite ecological importance, studying bat behaviour remains an underexplored aspect of conservation. 2. We explore the costs impacts overcrowding on behaviour. This study examined variations behavioural patterns between two distinct groups: aggregated non-aggregated male Rousettus amplexicaudatus, within Monfort...