@article{ 
author = {Badri, M. and Rezaee, M. and Mostafavi, H. and Sayyadi, M.},  
title = {Investigating the Ecological Condition of the Tajen River Estuary Using the Nygaard-Palmer Index}, 
abstract ={Most of the world's aquatic ecosystems are experiencing a substantial decline in their ecological services. This research was conducted to investigate the ecological condition of the Tajen estuary using the Nygaard-Palmer index at six stations during both cold and warm seasons. The results led to the identification of 32 genera belonging to 27 orders and 8 classes of phytoplankton. The identified phytoplanktons were classified into five orders: Ochrophyta, Chlorophyta, Cyanophyta, Euglenophyta, and Pyrrophyta. The highest species richness was observed in Bacillariophyceae. Thirteen genera that are tolerant to pollution were identified, and the results indicated that the ecological condition of the Tajen estuary is undesirable, with a status index calculated as very polluted, exceeding 20 in both warm and cold seasons. Field investigations also revealed that the Tajen estuary is affected by various environmental hazards at both local and catchment scales. These hazards have created unfavorable conditions and pressure on this habitat, resulting in a shift towards more pollution-tolerant species within the estuary. Overall, this index can be recommended for the biological and ecological assessment of other estuaries in the southern Caspian Sea basin. To reduce uncertainty, other suitable complementary indices may also be employed.},  
Keywords = {Biological index, Environmental assessment, Phytoplankton, Estuary, Southern Caspian Sea basin.},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {1-15}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.1495.1},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1218-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1218-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Omidi, M. and Alimohamadi, A. and Safaripour, M. and Shahriari, GH.},  
title = {Determining the Ecological Sustainability of Pardisan Nature Park Based on Ecological Footprint}, 
abstract ={Pardisan Nature Park, the last remaining natural habitat in Tehran and home to 443 indigenous plant species, requires sustainable management due to its unique ecological characteristics. Estimating the ecological footprint is an effective method for assessing the ecological status of areas to ensure their optimal use. This study has calculated the quantitative ecological footprint of Pardisan Park using the component method. The ecological footprint was calculated for five consumption activities: electricity, water, gas, waste, and food. The biological capacity of different land types; along with ecological deficit and intensity indices were calculated.The results indicate that the ecological footprints for electricity, water, gas, waste, food, and the total are 121970.15, 86.72, 0.00, 2585.88, 0.00 and 124642.75, respectively. The biological capacity is measured at 438.47 hectares. The difference between the biological capacity and the total ecological footprint suggests an ecological deficit in the consumption sector. The ecological pressure index footprint intensity in the water, waste, and gas sectors is rated at level one (good), while electricity and food are rated at level four (very poor). Hence, park management has demonstrated efficiency in the consumption of water, gas, and waste, but has shown weaknesses in the consumption of electricity and food.},  
Keywords = {Biological capacity, Ecological deficit, Component method, Sustainable management.},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {17-29}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.1508.1},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1223-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1223-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Niknaddaf, Z. and Mazloumi, Z. and Nematallahy, Sh. and Pourmanafi, S. and Fakheran, S.},  
title = {Assessing Changes in Habitat Quality for Shorebirds in Chahakhoor International Wetland Using the InVEST Model}, 
abstract ={Globally, bird populations are experiencing a significant decline due to disruptions caused by human activities. The Chahakhoor International Wetland, as one of the important bird areas, is located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. In this study, we evaluated the habitat quality of Chahakhoor over an 11-year period using the InVEST model. Land use and land cover maps for 2013, obtained from the Forests and Ranges Organization, and for 2024 were prepared using Landsat 9 image classification, employing a supervised method and the random forest algorithm. The results showed that habitat quality for waterbirds in this wetland declined by approximately 20% from 2013 to 2024. Additionally, changes in land use and land cover indicated reductions in water resources, dense vegetation, and average pasture land, while areas allocated for villages, cities, roads, and agriculture increased. Overall, our findings suggest that the decline in the abundance of many surveyed waterbird species in Chahakhoor Wetland is likely associated with the decline in the habitat quality over the 11-year period. This highlights the urgent need for conservation initiatives aimed at restoring and protecting this wetland, which supports bird populations.},  
Keywords = {Ecosystem services, Birds, Wetland ecosystem, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, InVEST model.},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {31-45}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.1484.1},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1224-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1224-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {PeykanpourFard, R. and Soffianian, A.R. and Ahmadi, M. and Pourmanafi, S.},  
title = {Multi-objective Zoning of Protected Areas Using MCE and MOLA Methods (Case Study: Abbasabad Wildlife Sanctuary, Isfahan Province)}, 
abstract ={Zoning of protected areas is an effective solution for reducing conflicts between various objectives, such as prioritizing conservation while also addressing secondary goals like rehabilitation, tourism, and multiple-use zones. Achieving these objectives is not feasible without zoning. This study aimed to allocate areas for conservation, rehabilitation, tourism, and multiple-use zones within the Abbasabad Wildlife Sanctuary, considering the interactions among different zones to optimize the arrangement of incompatible areas through multi-criteria evaluation method. Fuzzy models were used to standardize criteria, and Best-worst Weighting Model (BWM) was used to determine their weights. Suitability maps for each land use were prepared separately using the Ordered Weighted Average (OWA) method, while the zoning map for optimal land allocation was created using the multi objective land allocation (MOLA). The results indicated that the final suitability of the designated zones ranged from zero (the lowest suitability) to one (the highest suitability). The suitability scores for conservation, rehabilitation, tourism, and multiple zones were 0.82, 0.98, 0.82, and 0.84, respectively. The findings of this research can be used as a model for planning and prioritizing land use in protected areas.},  
Keywords = {Protected areas, Best-worst weighting method, Multi objective land allocation, Ordered weighted average.},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {47-60}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.1416.4},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1220-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1220-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Zolfaghari, Gh. and Mazloumpanah, M. and Jumapour, M.},  
title = {Ecological Risk Assessment of Chromium and Nickel in Soil Along the Shadmehr-Gonabad Road in Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran}, 
abstract ={Pollution caused by traffic is the result of incomplete combustion, wear of pads, and erosion of road surfaces. The purpose of this research was to determine the concentration of nickel and chromium in soil along the road of Shadmehr-Gonabad, in Khorasan Razavi, to evaluate the soil quality and effect of traffic on the concentration of elements. The results showed that the highest concentration of chromium and nickel in Faiz Abad station was 212.75 and 194 mg/kg in autumn and 143.25 and 159.25 mg/kg in winter, respectively. According to the results of the Potential Ecological Risk Index and the Risk Index, the biological toxicity of the elements was in the low-risk class. ANOVA and Pearson's analysis tests indicated the correlation between chromium and nickel with the distance from the road inversely and significantly (p< 0.05). The results of counting the cars using video showed that the number of passing cars at Shadmehr police station was more than the other stations. The average concentration of chromium (74.41 mg/kg) and nickel (73.79 mg/kg) were higher than the global soil average and the average soil of Khorasan Razavi. This research showed that high pollution is due to the simultaneous effect of traffic and geological origin.},  
Keywords = {Toxic elements, Vehicles, Pollution factor, Ecological risk index},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {61-78}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.1496.1},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1217-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1217-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Marjovvi, A.R and Soleimani, M. and Mirghaffari, N. and Karimzadeh, H. R. and Khajeddin, S. J.},  
title = {Biomonitoring of Potentially Toxic Elements Using Dendrochemistry in Some Areas of Isfahan Province.}, 
abstract ={Environmental pollution is one of the consequences of unsustainable development, which has been intensified by population growth, urban expansion, industrialization, and the consumption of fossil fuels. This research aims to monitor potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in some areas of Isfahan province using a dendrochemistry approach, which analyzes the annual core rings of Tehran pine tree (Pinus elderica). Trees with a minimum age of about 50 years were selected in three regions including Isfahan, Zarinshahr and Ardestan, and then sampling was conducted on three trees in each station using an increment borer. The samples were separated with a time interval of 10 years and analyzed to measure the elements with potential toxicity. The thickness of the growth core rings of plants in recent decades has decreased by 33, 26 and 22% in Ardestan, Zarinshahr and Isfahan, respectively, compared to earlier decades. In most samples, the enrichment factor calculated from tree rings in the two locations of Isfahan and Zarinshahr was greater than one and an increasing trend over time was observed for Fe, Zn and Cr elements. The higher concentration of Fe and Pb in tree rings of Zarinshahr and Isfahan, especially in the most recent decade, could be related to the existence and expantion  of industrial activities such as metal smelting and casting.},  
Keywords = {Environmental monitoring, Air pollution, Tehran pine tree, Heavy metals},
volume = {13},
Number = {1}, 
pages = {79-93}, 
publisher = {},

doi = {10.47176/ijae.13.1.136.1},
url = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1230-en.html},  
eprint = {http://ijae.iut.ac.ir/article-1-1230-en.pdf},  
journal = {Iranian Journal of Applied Ecology},  
issn = {2476-3128}, 
eissn = {2476-3217}, 
year = {2024}  
}