This study evaluated soil and groundwater quality parameters relevant to aquaculture development at Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. Three soil samples were collected from three selected locations at a depth of 1 m, and three borehole-water samples were obtained from loc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2026/v26i8745
Background: Heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils can impair soil quality, affect crop productivity, and pose ecological and human health risks through multiple exposure pathways. Assessing metal concentrations and associated contamination and risk indices is therefore...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i3238
Samuel Akpan Nta, Erewari Ukoha-Onuoha, Ikpe Jimmy Udom & Unwana Iniobong Udoumoh·Asian Soil Research Journal·2025
Aims: This study determines the heavy metal impacts on roadside soils and its potential health hazards in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Background: Roads affect natural environment to a large extent because automobile act as line sources of heavy metal pollutants. Emission from...
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Research Article10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2185