ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
Scope & Guideline
Advancing sustainable solutions for a thriving planet.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Ecological Restoration Techniques:
Research on methods and approaches for restoring degraded ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, and urban areas. This includes innovative techniques such as bioremediation, phytoremediation, and the use of nature-based solutions. - Impact of Anthropogenic Activities:
Studies evaluating the effects of human activities, such as agriculture, urbanization, and industrialization, on ecosystems and biodiversity. This includes assessments of pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. - Sustainable Water Management:
Research on engineered solutions for water quality improvement and management, including the design and evaluation of constructed wetlands, bioretention systems, and stormwater management practices. - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services:
Exploration of the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functions. This includes investigations into how ecological engineering can enhance ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and habitat provision. - Soil and Water Bioengineering:
Focus on using biological materials and processes in engineering practices to improve soil stability, prevent erosion, and enhance the ecological integrity of landscapes. - Climate Change Mitigation:
Studies aimed at understanding how ecological engineering can contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation, particularly through carbon sequestration and enhancing ecosystem resilience.
Trending and Emerging
- Nature-Based Solutions (NbS):
Increasing focus on NbS as effective strategies for addressing environmental challenges such as flooding, pollution, and habitat loss. These solutions leverage natural processes and ecosystems to provide sustainable benefits. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation:
A rising trend in research addressing how ecological engineering can enhance the resilience of ecosystems to climate change impacts. This includes studies on adaptive management practices and restoration strategies that consider future climate scenarios. - Microbial and Soil Health Studies:
Emerging interest in the role of soil microbial communities in ecological restoration and their contributions to nutrient cycling and ecosystem health. Research is focusing on how to enhance microbial diversity and functionality in restored habitats. - Urban Ecology and Green Infrastructure:
Growing publications on integrating ecological principles into urban planning and development, particularly through green infrastructure initiatives. This includes the design and implementation of green roofs, urban wetlands, and biodiversity-friendly landscapes. - Ecosystem Service Valuation:
An increasing emphasis on quantifying and valuing ecosystem services provided by restored ecosystems, which aids in justifying and promoting ecological engineering projects to stakeholders and policymakers.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Engineering Solutions:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing solely on conventional engineering approaches without ecological considerations. The journal is increasingly prioritizing integrative, nature-based solutions. - Exotic Species Utilization:
Research on the use of exotic species for restoration purposes has declined, likely due to growing awareness of the ecological risks associated with non-native species and a shift towards promoting native biodiversity. - Single-Species Focus Studies:
Papers concentrating on single species without considering broader ecological interactions and community dynamics are becoming less common. The trend is shifting towards studies that encompass community-level responses and interactions. - Short-Term Assessments:
There is a decline in studies that assess ecological engineering effectiveness over short time frames. The emphasis is now more on long-term monitoring and evaluation of ecological outcomes.
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