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2025 Vol.4 No.2

Open Access Article

Plans for Villages in the Margin of the Lagoon with an Accentuation on Tourism Advancement (Case Study: Village Rogbeh, Shadegan, Iran)

Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Shalheh, Elham Rostami, Seyed Majid Mousavi, Somayeh Shirin Jani

July 2025: 1-19 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.289

859 (Abstract) 481 (Download) PDF

This research examines the potential for sustainable tourism development in Rogbeh Village, a socio-economically marginalized settlement situated along the ecologically fragile Shadegan Lagoon in southwestern Iran. Confronting intersecting challenges of environmental degradation (e.g., pollution, habitat loss) and socio-economic vulnerability (e.g., youth outmigration, infrastructure deficits), th... more
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Green Tourism Development in Rural Areas – A New Way to Create Sustainable Economic Resilience for Locals

Trisetia Wijijayanti, Norlida Hanim Mohd Salleh, Yuli Agustina, Nurbaidura Salim

July 2025: 20-27 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.445

929 (Abstract) 353 (Download) PDF

Sustainable economic resilience demands economic diversification activities in rural areas that emphasize the important role of sustainable productivity growth in achieving balanced development and reducing rural areas’ dependence on local or central government support. This conceptual paper explores the concept and mechanisms of green tourism, investigating the opportunities and challenges of gre... more
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Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems in a Warming World

Shoba Suri, Madhavi Jha

July 2025: 28-36 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.488

727 (Abstract) 266 (Download) PDF

Climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss are placing unprecedented stress on global food systems. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and soil degradation threaten food production and exacerbate existing inequalities in access to food. The urgency to feed a growing population—projected to reach 10 billion by 2050—demands a r... more
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Cold Storage Solutions to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss: Start-ups for Youth in the Agricultural Supply Chain

Sanusi Mohammed Sadiq, Invinder Paul Singh, Muhammad Makarfi Ahmad, Bashir Sanyinna Sani

July 2025: 37-44 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.453

2773 (Abstract) 1649 (Download) PDF

Post-harvest losses represent a major challenge to global food systems, accounting for up to 30–50% of agricultural output losses, particularly in perishable crops such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and fish. These losses significantly impact food security, farmer incomes, and national economies—most acutely in developing countries where infrastructure is limited. Cold storage technologies have em... more
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Exogenous Tyrosine Priming Enhances Salt Stress Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Ravi Pavithra, Sundarasamy Dhanapal, Nagarajan Kiruthiga, Subramani Suganya, Manikandan Mathaiyan, Chinnappan Deepa Joan of Arc, Ravi Dhanalakshmi, Asmath Baig Shabeena Begum, Krishnmoorthy Priya, Raja Manimegala, Krishnagowdu Saravanan

July 2025: 45-53 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.475

484 (Abstract) 236 (Download) PDF

Salt stress is a key abiotic stressor that contributes to reduced global rice production, particularly in salt-sensitive varieties such as Oryza sativa. This study aimed to assess the possibility of exogenous tyrosine (Tyr) seed priming in mitigating salt stress in rice seedlings (IR64 cultivar). The seeds were subjected to four treatment groups: control (water), 25 mM NaCl (salt stress), 5 mg l⁻¹... more
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Assessment of the Research and Production Bridgehead of the Rare Earth Industry of the People’s Republic of China

Aleksandr Kirsanov, Semjon Pervykh, Anastasia Zdonis

July 2025: 54-71 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.460

575 (Abstract) 565 (Download) PDF

Since 2010, the growth in demand for and consumption of rare earth elements has more than doubled, due to a fairly wide area of their possible use in various high-tech devices and products. Today, the People’s Republic of China continues to be the world leader in reserves and production output of this type of minerals due to the presence of large deposits, as well as well-structured production cha... more
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Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Alluvial Gold Mining in Betare-Oya, Cameroon (2021–2025): An Integrated Remote Sensing and Ground-Truthing Approach

Fon Alain Zoum, Salvatore Fava, Davide Morelli, Bechan Lika Ndimungiang

July 2025: 72-99 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.444

902 (Abstract) 263 (Download) PDF

Alluvial gold mining in Betare-Oya, Cameroon, poses a significant environmental threat, leading to deforestation, land degradation, and water pollution. This study investigates the spatiotemporal environmental impacts of alluvial gold mining in Betare-Oya, East Cameroon, over the period 2021 to 2025 by integrating remote sensing techniques with field based observations. Sentinel-2 satellite imager... more
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Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies among Pastoral Communities in Yabello District, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

Usman Mohammed Ali, Barudin Jemal, Rametalla Mohamed, Dinsafe Nasro, Nasir Mohammed, Eslieman Maru

July 2025: 100-115 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.441

467 (Abstract) 378 (Download) PDF

Climate change presents a critical challenge to the sustainability of pastoral livelihoods in the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia’s Borana Zone. This study investigates the profound impacts of climate change on pastoral communities in the Yabello District and comprehensively evaluates the adaptation and coping strategies they employ. Employing a robust mixed-methods ... more
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Policy Pathways to Food Security: Agricultural Transformation in Emerging Economies

Raed Atef

July 2025: 116-129 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.588

523 (Abstract) 445 (Download) PDF

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development, food security, and national resilience, especially in emerging economies where it contributes significantly to GDP, employment, and rural livelihoods. Beyond its economic role, agriculture strengthens food systems, reduces import dependency, and buffers against climate and geopolitical shocks. However, many emerging economies face persiste... more
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Methodological Proposal of the Holistic Environmental Metric Use at Sustainability Assessment on Agriculture Field

Guilherme Antonio Finazzi

July 2025: 130-140 DOI: 10.55121/nc.v4i2.646

192 (Abstract) 168 (Download) PDF

Agriculture is essential for human life, as is a source of food, cosmetics, medicines, biostimulants, biopesticides, and other products of great interest. But sustainability refers to guaranteeing resources for future generations. Regarding the potential environmental impacts of agricultural practices, there must be adequate decisions in seeking better environmental sustainability. In this context... more

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