PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS
PROJECTS IN THE BLACK SEA
Projects
"Ecosystem approach for assessment of biodiversity and the state of populations of key fish species from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast" (CONTRACT KP-06-Н41/7 of 2020)
- The aim of the project is to obtain new fundamental knowledge about the response of marine fish to environmental pressure through an interdisciplinary study assessing the diversity, health status and stress ecology of key ecosystem fish species from the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea. To evaluate specific fish biomarkers corresponding to different levels of biological organization, which will give objective innovative data on the state of ecosystems, as a whole.
Leading organization: Institute of Oceanology - BAS, Section "Biology and Ecology of the Sea", project manager Assoc. Prof. Violin Raykov
- Partner organizations: Institute of Neurobiology - BAS; Laboratory "Free Radical Processes" head of working group Prof. Albena Alexandrova; Shumen University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Biology Department; head of working group Prof. Tsveteslava Ivanova
"Complex ecotoxicological study of psammophilic mussel species from sublittoral habitats of the Bulgarian Black Sea water area" (CONTRACT KP-06-Н31/6 dated 20.12.2019)
- The aim of the project is to obtain fundamental knowledge about the ecotoxicological status of populations of white sand mussels along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast by integrating specific biochemical, genotoxicological and microbiological studies.
Leading organization: Institute of Neurobiology - BAS; Laboratory "Free Radical Processes" project manager Prof. Albena Alexandrova
- Partner organizations: Institute of Molecular Biology - BAS, Laboratory of Molecular Genetics; head of the working group Prof. Georgi Miloshev; Shumen University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Biology Department; head of working group Prof. Tsveteslava Ivanova
"Investigation of ecological pressure in the Bulgarian water area of the Black Sea through integrated microbiological, biochemical and genetic markers in the Black Sea mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis Lam." (CONTRACT KP-06-Н21/7 of 18.12.2018) The project is aimed at conducting fundamental research aimed at determining the potential of the black mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis, as a bioindicator for assessing the state of the marine environment, based on changes in the biological status of the mussel.
Leading organization: Shumen University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology; project manager Prof. Tsveteslava Ivanova
- Partner organizations: Institute of Molecular Biology - BAS, Laboratory of Molecular Genetics; head of the working group Prof. Georgi Miloshev; Institute of Neurobiology - BAS; Laboratory "Free Radical Processes"; head of the working group Prof. Albena Alexandrova
Dynamics of the pro/antioxidant status and genomic plasticity of molluscs from typical Black Sea habitats as a response to environmental changes (Contract No. DM 11/5 of 21.12.2017: Competition for financing research of young scientists and postdoctoral students)
Other projects with the participation of scientists on the subject
Biological monitoring of sprat (IARA Ministry of Health, 2018-2023; Assoc. prof. Petya Ivanova).
Scientific studies of stocks of sprat, anchovy, saffron, mullet and other accompanying species (Med&Black Sea-LP-Data Call 2016-2018; Assoc. prof. Petya Ivanova).
Influence of global changes on the functioning of ecosystems - study of the main driving forces (2015-2017; Horizon 2020; Prof. N. Chipev)
Biological monitoring of industrial fish species - sprat, mejid, anchovy, saffron, mullet, shark (IARA-MZH 2016-2018; Assoc. Prof. Petya Ivanova)
Study of the ecological-biological status of various biological sites (Contract RD-08-66/02.02.2016; Prof. Tsv. Ivanova).
Assessment and mapping of ecosystem services (2014 – 2015; EEA-Norway; Prof. N. Chipev)
Long-term ecosystem research in Bulgaria as part of the European LTER network (2013-2015; IBEI-BANS; Prof. N. Chipev)
Interdisciplinary studies of relationships and properties in biological systems in laboratory and natural conditions (Contract RD-08-213/10.03.2014; Assoc. Prof. Tsv. Ivanova).
"Enveurope" - Assessment of quality and environmental impacts in Europe: the LTER network as an integrated ecosystem monitoring system (ENVEUROPE) (2010-2014; EU Program "LIFE+; Prof. N. Chipev)
WETLANET - Increasing the scientific potential by building a local network of laboratories for studying wetland ecosystems, their functioning, restoration and management (2010 – 2013; 7th EU FP for scientific research; Prof. N. Chipev)
Study of the effect of anthropogenic impacts on structural-functional characteristics of biological systems in natural and laboratory conditions (Contract RD-08-266/14.03.2013; Assoc. Prof. Tsv. Ivanova).
State, trends and ecological aspects during the investigation of the changes of stocks in main fish species with aim stability management and using of marine biological resources (Agricultural Academy, 2008 – 2010; Head Assoc. Prof. V. Raykov).
Stock assessment and population parameters estimation of turbot by trawl survey in Bulgarian Black Sea coast (Contract of IRR-SSA, IO-BAS 2006-2007; Assoc. Ph.D. V. Raykov)
Ecosystem studies in the area of the Bulgarian base on Livingstone Island, Antarctica (MoES - Antarctic Institute; 2005 – 2009; Prof. N. Chipev)
Environmental pollution impact on the ionomes of natural populations of yeasts and plants for monitoring purposes (Contract KP-02/61; Prof. G. Miloshev)
Scientific publications
2022
- Alexandrova A, Ignatova-Ivanova Ts, Ibriamova S, Georgieva S, Stancheva M, Peteva P, Georgieva A, Tsvetanova E, Miloshev G, Ivanov P, Chipev N. (2022) Stress ecology of wedge clams (Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758) from sandy habitats of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. (депозирана в Acta Zoologica Bulgarica)
- Alexandrova A, Ignatova-Ivanova Ts, Bachvarova D, Toschkova S, Doichinov A, Ibryamova S, Chipev N. (2022) Pilot Screening and Assessment of Microplastic Bioaccumulation in Wedge Clams (Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758) from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. (депозирана в Acta Zoologica Bulgarica)
- Chipev N, Alexandrova A. (2022) Keynote: Stress Ecology of Marine Bivalves: The Case of Claims from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coastal Area. Book of Proceedings WHITECLAM 2021 International Conference on Research and Assessment for Sustainable Use of Black Sea Shellfish Resources, Varna, October 2021. ISBN 978-619-90271-3-4
- Tsvetanova E., Georgieva A., Chipev N., Alexandrova A. (2022) Seasonal changes in the pro/antioxidant status of mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) from Bulgarian Black Sea coastal habitats. BioRisk, 17: 241–251 Q3 WoS; https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/77279/
- Georgieva A., Alexandrova A., Chipev N., Tsvetanova E. (2022) State of antioxidant defense system in wedge clams from Bulgarian Black Sea as a measure of resistance to environmental impacts. BioRisk 17: 169–178 Q3, WoS; https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/77384/
- Alexandrova A., Raev J., Chipev N, Tsvetanova E, Georgieva A, Raykov V. (2022) Comparative study on the oxidative stress of fish species with economic importance from localities with different ecological conditions of the Bulgarian Black Sea part. BioRisk 17: 117–126, Q3, WoS; https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/77300/
- Bachvarova D., Stancheva M., Ignatova-Ivanova Ts., Ibryamova S., Chipev N., Alexandrova A. (2022) Trace metal accumulation in tissues of wedge clams from sandy habitats of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. BioRisk 17: 73–81, WoS Q3; https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/77290/
- Georgieva S., Stancheva M., Peteva Z., Ivanova Ts., Alexandrova A. (2022) Assessment of PAHs accumulation in wedge clams Donax trunculus (Linnaeus. 1758) from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. BioRisk 17: 95–104 Q3, WoS; https://biorisk.pensoft.net/article/77343/
2021
- Tsvetanova E, Yakimov L, Georgieva A, Nenkova G., Alexandrova A. (2021) Preliminary study of the oxidative status of the psammophilic bivalve species (Chamelea gallina L., 1758) from representative habitats along the south Bulgarian Black sea coast. Comptes rendus de l’Academie Bulgare des Sciences 74(4):544-552. Q2, Impact Factor: 0.343 (2019); http://www.proceedings.bas.bg/
- Georgieva A, Yakimov L, Kalchev K, Tsvetanova E, Chipev N, Alexandrova A. (2021) Variations of glutathione level and glutathione related enzymes activities in Mytilus galloprovincialis Lam. from the Bulgarian Black sea coastal region. JEPE, 22(2):532–541. Impact Factor 0.692 (2019), Scopus, WoS, Q3;
- Alexandrova A, Chipev N, Raev Y, Tsvetanova E, Georgieva A, Raykov V. (2021) Is the Marine Environment of the Bulgarian Black Sea Stressful for Organisms: A Pilot Assessment of the Oxidative Stress in Coastal Fish Species Ecologia Balkanica, Special Edition 4, 163-172, Article №eb21SE417, Q4, WoS; http://web.uni-plovdiv.bg/mollov/EB/2021_SE4/163-172_eb21SE417.pdf
- Georgieva A, Alexandrova A, Tsvetanova E, Chipev N. (2021) State of the Marine Environment along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast as Indicated by Acetylcholinesterase activity of Wedge Clam (Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758) Ecologia Balkanica, Special Edition 4, 135-143, Article №eb21SE414, Q4, WoS http://web.uni-plovdiv.bg/mollov/EB/2021_SE4/135-143_eb21SE414.pdf
2020
- Yakimov L., Tsvetanova E., Georgieva A., Nenkova G., Chipev N., ALEXANDROVA A. (2020) Comparative analysis of the oxidative stress in Bulgarian Black sea bivalves and their bioindicator potential. Acta Zoologica Bulgarica, Suppl.15:147-153, WoS, Q4; ISI Impact Factor (2018) = 0.278; https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nesho-Chipev/publication/344067468_Comparative_Analysis_of_the_Oxidative_Stress_in_Bulgarian_Black-Sea_Bivalves_and_their_Bioindicator_Potential/links/5f512615458515e96d2ae1e3/Comparative-Analysis-of-the-Oxidative-Stress-in-Bulgarian-Black-Sea-Bivalves-and-their-Bioindicator-Potential.pdf
- Yakimov L., Tsvetanova E., Georgieva A., Raev Y., Chipev N., Alexandrova A. (2020) Stress induced damages in psammophilic bivalve species: a pilot study on wedge clams from Black Sea habitats in the upper subtidal zonе (Bulgaria) Ecologia Balkanica, 2020, special edition 3:51-61. Q4, WoS; http://web.uni-plovdiv.bg/mollov/EB/2020_SE3/051-061_eb.20SE309.pdf
- Sevginar Ibryamova, Nina Arhangelova, Teodora Koynova, Dimitar Dimitrov, Zheni Dimitrova, Radoslav Ivanov, Karamphil Kalchev, Nescho Chipev, Nikolay Natchev, Tsveteslava Ignatova-Ivanova. Antifungal Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria, Isolated from (Mytilus galloprovincialis) in The Bulgarian Black Sea aquatory, 2020. Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers) IF 0.233; Web of sciences,.ISSN: 1312-773X, 26 (1), pp.2875-2882. Q4, DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2020261.2875, https://www.journal-imab-bg.org/issues-2020/issue1/vol26issue1p2875-2882.html
- Pavlova B., Ibryamova S., Bachvarova D., Dimitar Doichev D., Stanachkova Е., SalimS., Natchev N., Ignatova-Ivanova Ts. 2021. Microbiology of the white sand mussels fromkey sample spots from the Bulgarian Black sea aquatory, Journal of IMAB- Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers) 2021. SJR=0.225; Q3; WoS, ISSN: 1312-773X.
2019
- Yakimov L., Tsvetanova E., Georgieva A., Chipev N., Alexandrova A. (2019) Variations in the antioxidant defense system of the Black sea mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819). Ecologia Balkanica. Special Edition 2, Article № eb.19SE207, pp 71-80. http://eb.bio.uni-plovdiv.bg/es/archive/2019-special-edition-2,Scopus, Q4 http://web.uni-plovdiv.bg/mollov/EB/2019_SE2/071-080_eb.19SE207.pdf
- Staneva, P. Zagorchev, G. Miloshev, P. Ivanov, B. Vasileva, M. GEORGIEVA (2019) Developing of a device for in-field genotoxicity detection, Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Section Biotechnology; SJR=0.19; Q3
Penyo Ivanov; Borislava Kukurina; Lachezar Yakimov; Nesho Chipev; Milena Georgieva; George Miloshev. A single-cell approach for on-site eco-genotoxicity monitoring, Regional Studies in Marine Science, Q2, IF 1.183 (submitted).
Ivanov, P., Vasileva, B., Yakimov, L., Chipev, N., Georgieva, M., Miloshev, G.. Genotoxicological analysis of mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis populations of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Сборник с доклади от Национална конференция с международно участие “Природни науки '2019”, 4-6.10.2019 г., гр. Шумен, Университетско издателство „Епископ Константин Преславски“, 2019, 71-75
2018
- Yakimov L., Tsvetanova E., Georgieva A., Petrov L., Alexandrova A. (2018) Assessment of the oxidative status of black sea mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamark, 1819) from Bulgarian coastal areas with introduction of a specific oxidative stress index. J Environ Prot Ecol., 2018, 19(4):1614-1622. (i.f. 0.777; Web of Knowledge), Q3;
- https://hero.epa.gov/hero/index.cfm/reference/details/reference_id/6727864; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330601540_ASSESSMENT_OF_THE_OXIDATIVE_STATUS_OF_BLACK_SEA_MUSSELS_Mytilus_galloprovincialis_Lamark_1819_FROM_BULGARIAN_COASTAL_AREAS_WITH_INTRODUCTION_OF_SPECIFIC_OXIDATIVE_STRESS_INDEX
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