January 2023

A targeted resource, the giant freshwater prawns "Macrobrachium species" in the Mangrove Marine Park in D.R. Congo

This study provides information on the environment, modes of access and exploitation of Macrobrachium species, the level of capture, the operators and their organization. The data collected through interviews and direct observations revealed that Macrobrachium spp. are caught on the banks of the Congo River near the islands of Kimuabi, Malela and Mateba in Zones A and B of the Mangrove Marine Park (PMM). This fishery is...

Author(s): LUHUSU KUTSHUKINA Francine, MBADU ZEBE Victorine, MICHEL Baudouin, and MICHA Jean-Claude,

January 2023

Perception of native arid nature in urban surroundings by young urban educated dwellers in Jordan

More than 33% of the Earth’s land surface is considered arid or semi-arid regions, whereas drylands occupy up to 41.3% of the land surface. Increasing urbanization and technological advances cause a disconnection between the built environment and native nature. Also, although species of arid regions are characterized by a high degree of adaptation, they are rapidly moving toward extinction. Since one’s...

Author(s): ABUAYYASH Halimeh, BREUSTE Jürgen and SABOURI Ramin

January 2023

Multifaceted analytical flood risk assessment in major tributaries-river benue basin-Taraba State, Nigeria

Tracking the changes in the river basin system and identifying areas susceptible to flood disasters is an inclusive step in flood hazard control and management. This research analyzed the spatial variability of rainfall and physiographical attributes of the main tributaries of River Benue in Taraba with the aim of identifying areas susceptible to flooding on the basins. The spatial data subjected to WLC approach...

Author(s): Adelalu Temitope Gabriel and Bwadi Benjamin Ezekiel 

January 2023

Optimal extraction process of flavonoids from Suaeda salsa by response surface methodology

Suaeda salsa is a genus of Salicaria in the Chenopodiaceae family. S. salsa is mainly distributed in coastal areas, growing in saline-alkali soil. Flavonoids are found in Salicyphala salicyphala and have various functions, such as lowering blood glucose, resisting mutagenesis and improving immunity. It was found that flavonoids also had antioxidant effects, and the study of antioxidant activity of flavonoids became the...

Author(s): Shen Dongxue, Ji Guojia, Yang Yalin and Song Aijun,