Editorial
Synthetic Ecological Engineering: A New Paradigm for Designing Resilient Ecosystems 1-3
This editorial proposes Synthetic Ecological Engineering as a frontier sub-discipline within ecological engineering, aimed at constructing artificial ecosystems with resilience, adaptability, and service functions through systemic design, biomimetic technologies, and interdisciplinary...
Research Article
Novel Soybean soapstock Biodiesel Synthesis through Esterification/Transesterification Reactions using Multiple Solvents 4-13
Soybean soapstock (SS) a by-product from the soybean processing food chain can serve as a viable feedstock for biodiesel production. This viability can be attributed to its low costs and high conversion rates. Biodiesel from this feedstock requires both esterification and transesterification...
Research Article
Experimental Study on the Effect of Blend Proportion on Physical Parameters of Ring Spun Polyester/Cotton Blend Yarn 14-26
This study examined the influence of polyester/cotton (P/C) blend ratios on the structural, physical, and mechanical properties of ring-spun yarns. Polyester and cotton fibers were blended at ratios of 30:70, 50:50, and 70:30 (P:C) and processed using ring spinning to evaluate the effects of...
Research Article
Community Structure, Species Diversity and Ethnobotanical aspects in flora of Karattumedu Hillock, Tamil Nadu 27-34
Karattumedu hillock is a dry tropical and dry deciduous forests located in the Southern side of Western Ghats at Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. The altitude ranges from 372m above msl with 11.0937° N, 77.0107° E geo-coordinates. In Karattumedu hillock consists of different floristic...
Review Article
Challenges and Opportunities in Unlocking the Potential of Citizen Science in Zambia: A Review 35-45
Citizen science has emerged as a practical approach for generating large-scale environmental data and engaging communities in conservation. Globally, it has been integrated into biodiversity monitoring programs, particularly in developed countries, where it addresses data gaps and informs...
Igor Polikarpov (Author)