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How We Work?

Dietary risk

Dietary risk

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Pesticide application

Pesticide application

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Pesticides in soil

Pesticides in soil

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Journal

Journal

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Message from the President

Govinda Bhandari, PhD

Dear All
Greetings from PSD-Nepal,
I am glad and honored for the responsibility to lead this institution that rests on the block of my colleagues who had their first image in a dream and made it possible this time. I am thankful for the support of countless well-wishers including but not limited to advisory board members, staff members, volunteers who made PSD-Nepal a venue for scientific publications among global researchers through the International Journal of Environment (IJE).  Read More

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What We Are Doing ?

Analytical work
Analytical work
We handle equipment such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS for quantifying the pesticide residues in different food commodities.
Survey
Survey
We conduct questionnaire survey for assessing the knowledge, attitude and behaviour among pesticide stakeholders.
Training
Training
We conduct scientific writing and publishing training for young and earlier carrier researchers from different universities, research centres and organisations.
Risk assessment
Risk assessment
We use EFSA methods for assessing health and the environmental risk of pesticides.
Research

Latest Research Activities

Some Case Studies

Joining Hands to Help The Journal

Dr. Mehraz Boolaky
Wilson Mhlanga
Dr. Govinda Bhandari
Dr. Hiren B. Soni
International Journal of Environment (eISSN 2091-2854) is indexed on DOAJ and CABI databases

We Need Your Help

Research writing and publishing is an integral part to fill knowledge gaps in academia. Nepal is a developing country with limited research activities and training opportunities. Therefore, the rejection of articles submitted by Nepalese researchers is high in comparison to articles submitted by international researchers. To enhance writing skills among Nepalese researchers, we need your support for conducting scientific writing and publishing workshops in Nepal.

Together We Can Make A Difference

Improper pesticide handling, transport and storage are common practices among Nepalese farmers and pesticide retailers. Farmers use chemical pesticides in an unsafe way. They do not wear safety gears while applying pesticides at their fields. Similarly, retailers lack sufficient knowledge on pesticide safety. The poor pesticide knowledge and behaviour of farmers and retailers can increase potential risk to their health as well as to the integrity of nature. Education and training to pesticide stakeholders about the safe pesticide handling practices can improve the current situation of pesticide use in Nepal. The government of Nepal must strengthen monitoring mechanisms to reduce the illegal import of pesticides that are banned in the EU.

What People Say ?

"…Although we have been publishing for many years now, our outlook is still essentially national, and we are seeking to broaden that, particularly by internationalizing our editorial board. IJE's is impressive, and it could be a model to us..." Prof. Dr. José Milton Andriguetto Filho Universidade Federal do Paraná, Depto. de Zootecnia, Rua dos Funcionários 1540, 80050-035 Curitiba PR Brasil
“...Publishing with IJE is one of the best to my knowledge. Thank you also for your continuous and friendly support throughout the process. IJE sets the high standard of publication with rapid processing...” Dr. Afroz Alam, Department of Bioscience & Biotechnology, Banasthali University, India
"…..Publishing with IJE was perfect - quick editorial decision, rapid editing of the proofs, and helpful communication..." Dr. Patrick Michael , Department of Agriculture, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea
“…We have achieved valuable information on Geo-hazards and environmental degradation in Nepal and also your interest to establish common research projects. On both a professional and personal level, I really appreciate the time we spend together during your visit, and all the information about climate change and its impacts on your country. Please keep in touch and visit us whenever you are in this part of the world...” Late Prof. Dr. Miguel Ramalho, Museu Geologico, Laboratorio Nacional de Energia e Geologia, I.P., Lisbon, Portugal
“...I have had the opportunity to review a good number of papers for the International Journal of Environment (IJE) - some were accepted and some referred back to the authors for further review. I openly praise the initiatives of our Chief Editor and the IJE team for the magnificent work they are doing...” Dr. Mehraz Boolaky, Faculty, University of Liverpool, UK
“…Dr. Bhandari showed a great interest in organizing joint research projects focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change and its impact on the flora and fauna and taxidermy between two countries, Nepal and Russia. Therefore, we would like to welcome him to our museum for the discussion on the common research projects that can be organized jointly in future...” Chusova E.A., Director, Timiryazev State Biological Museum, Moscow, Russia

From Our Blog

Biography
A Short Biography
Dr. Govinda Bhandari is a Visiting Professor under JSPS scheme at the Laboratory of Environmental Soil
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