JBES | Volume 28 | Number 1 | January, 2026

Mangroves under pressure: Local threats and management realities in Malamawi Island, Basilan, Philippines

Norvie Semine*, Jill Ruby Parmisana, Ashikeen Tampipi, Chris Rey Lituanas, Wella Tatil

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(1), 56-67, January 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.1.56-67

Keywords: Coastal governance, Coastal management, Community participation, Community-based conservation, Mangrove threats

Institutional e-waste management: A knowledge, attitude, and perception study among the administrative staff at Mindanao State University, Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines

Rezanne Mabyl Burlado*, Rodolfo II Romarate, Peter Suson, Wella Tatil

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(1), 40-55, January 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.1.40-55

Keywords: E-waste management, Electronic waste, Hazardous waste, KAP study, University e-waste

Biomass and carbon stocks of fine litterfall and coarse woody debris in riparian and non-riparian tropical forests of Carmen, Bohol, Philippines

Carl Anthony G. Budiongan, Jairyl B. Oclarit*, Noel T. Lomosbog

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(1), 24-39, January 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.1.24-39

Keywords: Biomass, Carbon stock, Coarse woody debris, Ecosystem services, Fine litterfall, Non-riparian forest, Riparian forest, Tropical forest

Microhabitat and seasonal influences on terrestrial mollusc communities in a reforested secondary forest, south-eastern Côte d’Ivoire

Amani N’dri Saint-Clair*, Pokou Konan Pacome, N'dri Kouassi Jerome, Otchoumou Atcho

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(1), 12-23, January 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.1.12-23

Keywords: Forest biodiversity, Microhabitat, Terrestrial mollusc

Assessing local responses to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay: A baseline study using the I-FIT tool

Norlika D. Moti*, Judy Ann H. Fernandez, Angelica M. Darunday, Larry C. Herbito Jr., Armi G. Torres

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(1), 1-11, January 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.1.1-11

Keywords: Communication (IEC), Education, I-FIT, Information, IUU Fishing, Local governance, Local responses

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