Science Bulletin Articles

Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas
Keywords:

Assessment framework · Constructed floating wetlands · Constructed wetlands · Ecosystem · Green roof systems · Nature-based solutions

Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas

Water pollution poses a significant and escalating threat to urban environments, particularly in the rapidly expanding cities of Asia. Addressing this challenge requires implementing cost-effective solutions, and one such approach is the deployment of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to treat septic tank effluents, canals and lakes. This study represents a pivotal step in this direction by...

Jegatheesan, V., Velasco, P., Pachova, N., Diem Trangd, N.T., Bui, X., Mohammed Mowjood, M.I., ... Torrens, A. (2025). Integrated assessment of existing practices and development of pathways for the effective integration of nature-based water treatment in urban areas. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2792

Sustaining livelihoods and building resilience: Policy implications for the Lower Mekong Basin
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Livelihood · Lower Mekong Basin · Resilience · Tool framework

Sustaining livelihoods and building resilience: Policy implications for the Lower Mekong Basin

The diverse agricultural landscape in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) encompasses vulnerable smallholder farmers, whose livelihoods are exposed to the impacts of natural hazards, environmental degradation and climate change. This paper aims to understand the vulnerability and risk drivers to agricultural livelihoods in the LMB and the existing capacities, policies and strategies to strengthen livelihoods....

Pal, I., Baskota, A., Dhungana, G., Banerjee, S., Udmale, P., Gadhawe, M.A., ... Sophat, S. (2024). Sustaining livelihoods and building resilience: Policy implications for the Lower Mekong Basin. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2723

Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse
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Humidity · Smart greenhouse · Temperate region · Temperature

Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse

Amidst climate change, dwindling resources, and a growing population, the farming industry has faced significant pressure. Nevertheless, rapid advancements in modern agricultural technology offer substantial potential for increasing production efficiency in colder regions. The proposed Smart Greenhouse (SGH) provides a controlled environment for crops. The SGH consists of heat sources from 8 m2 solar water...

Dorji, G., Tenzin, N., Lhendup, T., Chojey, N., Haque, M., Saiful Alam, M., & Bastakoti, N. (2024). Green technologies to enhance sustainable food production in colder regions via adoption of smart greenhouse. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2674

Engaging Young People in Community-based Flood Risk Management in Pekalongan, Indonesia
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Flooding · Indonesia · Student · Training · Vulnerability assessment · Water quality

Engaging Young People in Community-based Flood Risk Management in Pekalongan, Indonesia

This technical report describes a capacity development project for flood risk management in Indonesia. The project aimed to equip tertiary students, referred to as 'learners,' with the basic knowledge and skills for flood risk management. We adopted a holistic approach that integrated online lectures, remote coaching and locally-based activities. We implemented a wide range of...

Y. Lo, A., Setiadi, R., Delima Sari, A., T. S. Chow, A., K. S. Chan, F., Fok, L., & Mon Oo, Y. (2024). Engaging Young People in Community-based Flood Risk Management in Pekalongan, Indonesia. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2699

Fostering the Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere approach to translate global goals into local actions: Lessons from national scoping workshops in ASEAN countries
Keywords:

Regional Circular and Ecological Sphere (Regional-CES) · Regional development · Resiliency · Resources management · Rural-urban linkage · Sustainable development · Urban-rural

Fostering the Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere approach to translate global goals into local actions: Lessons from national scoping workshops in ASEAN countries

The Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere (Regional-CES) is a guiding concept for environmental policies to support the achievement of the sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban and rural communities with maximum utilisation of local strengths and resources. To promote the Regional-CES concept as a useful guiding principle, a scoping project was designed to engage key...

Kojima, S., Mitra, B.K., Tachibana, M., Pulhin, J.M., Anders, C., Pal, I., ... Imanari, Y. (2024). Fostering the Regional Circulating and Ecological Sphere approach to translate global goals into local actions: Lessons from national scoping workshops in ASEAN countries. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2633

Pioneering plant metabolomic library of Indonesian plants for research, conservation, capacity building and economic development
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Biodiversity conservation · Capacity building · Ethical bioexploration · Indonesia · Natural products research · Plant metabolomics

Pioneering plant metabolomic library of Indonesian plants for research, conservation, capacity building and economic development

Indonesia, one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, is undergoing mass deforestation, exacerbating climate change and leading to accelerated loss of species. This project addressed the urgent need to conserve endangered Indonesian biodiversity, specifically the potentially life-saving bioactive compounds harboured within its plants. A group of Indonesian researchers from Universitas Nasional (UNAS) in Jakarta received...

Armas, I., Sinaga, E., Saribanon, N., Noverita, Effendi, A.N., Rohadi, C., ... Raskin, I. (2024). Pioneering plant metabolomic library of Indonesian plants for research, conservation, capacity building and economic development. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2569

Capacity development training workshop on crop simulation modelling and effects of climate risks on agricultural production systems in Southeast Asia
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Agricultural practices · Collaboration networks · Crop modelling · DSSAT Training · Southeast Asia

Capacity development training workshop on crop simulation modelling and effects of climate risks on agricultural production systems in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia (SEA) has experienced frequent floods and droughts, posing severe challenges for farmers, agricultural scientists and extension officers. Consequently, crop modelling has become imperative in developing agricultural production systems and making informed decisions at the field level. The Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) can be effectively utilised at both farm and regional...

Geetha, M., Hoogenboom, G., Jintrawet, A., Buddhaboon, C., & Anothai, J. (2024). Capacity development training workshop on crop simulation modelling and effects of climate risks on agricultural production systems in Southeast Asia. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2570

Artificial recharge initiatives in India: Challenges and future scope
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Artificial recharge · Groundwater recharge · Managed aquifer recharge · Rainwater harvesting

Artificial recharge initiatives in India: Challenges and future scope

Artificial recharge of aquifers is regarded as a fundamental supply-side strategy in India to address the prevalent issue of groundwater over-exploitation. Rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge are often implemented as cohesive sets of interventions because of the significant collateral benefits of rainwater harvesting. Central and state governments have implemented various schemes that incorporate rainwater harvesting...

Raj, A., Yadav, B., Patidar, N., Krishan, G., Deka, B.J., Jeong, S., ... Singh, R. (2024). Artificial recharge initiatives in India: Challenges and future scope. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2568

Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems
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Alternative wetting and draining · Continuous flooding · Ebullition · Greenhouse gases

Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems

With increasing demand for rice productivity linked with intense pressure on water availability in Asia, novel strategies are sought to optimise water management in paddy cultivation without compromising the yield. The conventional submerged paddy ecosystems not only consume water excessively but also constitute a major source of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), two highly...

Deepagoda, T.K.K.C., Lakshani, M.M.T., Nissankab, S.P., Weragodac, S.K., Senanayake, D.M.J.B., Sivakumar Babu, G.L., ... Kumarij, K.G.I.D. (2024). Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2565

Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications
Keywords:

GIS · Land use and land cover · Remote sensing · Residual sodium carbonate · Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) · Water quality

Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications

This study evaluated the quality of groundwater in Chandrapur Taluka, Maharashtra, using geospatial techniques and data from 2014 and 2018. The study assessed various water quality parameters such as chloride, fluoride, pH, residual sodium carbonate (RSC) and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR). The findings showed that chloride concentrations were mostly within acceptable limits, but there was...

Chandekar, S.L., Kumar Singh, S., Kanga, S., Sajan, B., Meraj, G., & Kumar, P. (2024). Assessment on the impact of mining and industrial activities in groundwater quality in Chandrapur, Maharashtra through remote sensing and GIS applications. APN Science Bulletin, (). doi:10.30852/sb.2024.2564