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Language and culture: Prerequisites for human capital development and enhanced household food security among vulnerable women farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

N. F. Nwulu, M. O. Igwenagu, G. U. Amadi, F. D. Anuonye, G. N. Ogbonna, C. F. Obumneke, S. U. Obasi, J. C. Onyeakazi, C. G. Iroagba, N. C. Anigbogu, K. U. Chukwu, C. G. Opara, E. N. Onuoha, N. U. Nzotta, C. R. Ayozie, B. N. Igbokwe, L. O. Duru, O. V. Obiagwu, C. I. Ahumaraeze, U. A. Agwuocha, J. U. Chikaire*

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(6), 1-16, June 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.6.1-16

Keywords: Agriculture, Culture, Development, Food security, Human capital, Language, Women

Ziziphus spina-christi as a bioindicator of heavy metals (Cu, Cd) in Baghdad, Iraq

Israa Radhi Khudhair*

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(5), 45-49, May 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.5.45-49

Keywords: Baghdad, Phytoremediator, Plant, Ziziphus spina-christi

Language choice for natural resource conservation and agricultural production information sharing and communication strategies for improved livelihoods among rural farmers in Southeast, Nigeria

N. F. Nwulu, C. F. Obumneke, S. U. Obasi, J. C. Onyeakazi, C. G. Iroagba, N. C. Anigbogu, K. U. Chukwu, C. G. Opara, E. N. Onuoha, C. R. Ayozie, B. N. Igbokwe, L. O. Duru, O. V. Obiagwu, M. O. Igwenagu, G. U. Amadi, F. D. Anuonye, G. N. Ogbonna, N. U. Nzotta, C. I. Ahumaraeze, U. A. Agwuocha, J. U. Chikaire*

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(5), 27-44, May 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.5.27-44

Keywords: Agriculture, Communication farmers, English, Igbo language, Information, Language

Correlates of students’ beliefs on environmental protection: Awareness, compliance, and sociodemographic influences

Anderson G. Gonzales*, Cyrus Kelly Macabangon, Dexter Dumayag

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(5), 18-26, May 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.5.18-26

Keywords: Environmental awareness, Environmental beliefs, Environmental protection, Sociodemographic factors, University students

Prevalence of phosphate solubilising bacteria in Muthupet Mangrove Reserve

S. Alice Keerthana, V. Shanmugaraju*, M. Poongothai, P. Arun

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(5), 9-17, May 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.5.9-17

Keywords: Bio-inoculum, Muthupet mangrove, Phosphate solubilising bacteria, Phosphate solubilization, Plant growth, PSI

The bush mango value chain in South West Cameroon: Governance, sustainability and emerging opportunities

Louis Njie Ndumbe*, Agbor Mc Nasare, Baliki Winifred

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(5), 1-8, May 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.5.1-8

Keywords: Cameroon, Governance, Irvingia gabonensis, Non-timber forest products, Sustainability, Value chain

General characteristics of the mycobiota of vegetable and melon plants cultivated in Azerbaijan

K. F. Bakhshaliyeva*, A. Kh. Rajabli, E. I. Allahverdiyev, A. G. Eyvazov, S. F. Azadaliyeva

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(4), 139-145, April 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.4.139-145

Keywords: Ecotrophic relationship, Mycobiota, Phytosanitary condition, Vegetable and melon plants

Comparative assessment of plant biomass in the climatic zones of Burkina Faso

Alimata Zorom*, Yélézouomin Stéphane Corentin Somé

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(4), 129-138, April 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.4.129-138

Keywords: Biomass, Burkina Faso, Climatic zones, Herbaceous, Woody

Ethnomedicinal plant knowledge of the Manobo indigenous people in Agusan del Sur, Philippines

Ferdinand A. Dumalagan*

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(4), 117-128, April 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.4.117-128

Keywords: Application, Decoction, Ethno-medicinal, Manobo

Exploitation and threat traits of the Hoplobatrachus occipitalis community, an economically important frog in the Poro region, Northern Côte d’Ivoire

Kien Kouassi Brahiman*, Aka Sesseho Guy Roger, Ndiaye Awa, Kouamelan Essetchi Paul

J. Biodiv. & Environ. Sci. 28(4), 108-116, April 2026.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/jbes/28.4.108-116

Keywords: Côte d’Ivoire, fisheries resources, Poro region, Sustainable management, Threat, Valorization

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