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Spatial Inventory of Potable Water Sources in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Hart Lawrence, Eze, Promise Ikenda & Bekee Suka Kpunee · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Water, as a basic necessity of life, its availability, affordability, and accessibility remain very important to mankind. In pursuit of the actualization of Goal 6 of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), none of the SDG 6 targets are on track to be met. As of 2022, 2.2 billion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5696

Diversity and Significance of Medicinal Araceae Species in India: A Review of their Food, Medicinal and Ecological Aspects

Jaydeep Kumar Sahu, Sanjeet Kumar, Sweta Mishra, Sugimani Marndi, Nihar Kumar Nayak & Manvi Malwal · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Present comprehensive review & field works elucidates the multifaceted significance of medicinal Araceae species in India, encompassing their ethnobotanical, pharmacological, and ecological dimensions. A total of 24 species are systematically examined, highlighting their habi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5695

Physicochemical Analysis of the Limnetic and Littoral Zones of Lake Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, Philippines

Miguel Lorenzo M. Redoble, Mikyla Dane D. Espuerta, Kenth Jerald O. Baclay, Jayhanne T. Magdula, Kennan Jemm G. Tejero & Ian Jay P. Saldo · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Lake Pinamaloy is an important freshwater resource in Bukidnon, Philippines, providing water for fishing, household use, and recreation. This study assessed its water quality by measuring temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, and t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5693

Assessment of Precipitation and Temperature Variability on Land Suitability for Surface Irrigation in Kilosa District, Morogoro, Tanzania

Said H. Kambi, Boniface Mbilinyi & Festo Silungwe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Africa is susceptible to the impacts of climate change due to its high dependence on rain-fed agriculture. Many African countries, including Tanzania, are experiencing variations in rainfall patterns and increased frequency of droughts and floods, which significantly affect agric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5694

Assessment of Precipitation and Temperature Trends in Kilosa District, Morogoro, Tanzania

Said H. Kambi, Boniface P. Mbilinyi & Festo R. Silungwe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Global climate change presents challenges in characterizing regional impacts, particularly on rainfall patterns, crucial for socio-economic activities like agriculture in vulnerable regions such as Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa, with its erratic rainfall, limited data, and reliance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5691

Evaluation of Land Suitability for Surface Irrigation in Kilosa District, Morogoro, Tanzania

Said H. Kambi, Boniface P. Mbilinyi & Festo R. Silungwe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The increasing demand for land resources to support a growing global population necessitates the optimization of land utilization for food and essential resources. Efficient land planning is critical, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, where only a small portion of cultivated land...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5692

Region-specific Average Wood Densities of Selected Tree Species of Bhutan and Their Comparison with the Global Database

Yog Raj Chhetri, Chungdu Tshering, Dorji Dukpa & Dendup Tshering · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Aims: The study was conducted to analyze the wood density for three conifer tree species (Juniperus recurva, Picea spinulosa, and Abies densa) which are widely used in Bhutan for house construction, incense making and firewood purposes. The wood density for these species is exhib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4690

Analyzing Land Use Change and Fragmentation Using Earth Observation Data: A Case Study of the Ken River Basin, India

Ankush V. Lal, R. K. Pandey, Easterlily Shylla, Arnab Kundu & Mukesh Kumar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Land use/land cover (LULC) are a critical concern due to their significant impact on ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate patterns. The objective of this study is to understand the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes and quantify the fragmentation in the Ken River...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4689

Assessment of Amuruto River Water Quality Using Weighted Arithmetic Water Quality Index (WAWQI), Rivers State, Nigeria

Makama, David A., Agbagwa, Ikechukwu. O. & Ugbebor, John N. · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Water quality assessment is critical for monitoring environmental health, human safety, and aquatic life sustainability. This study evaluates the water quality of Amuruto River using the Weighted Arithmetic Water Quality Index (WAWQI) model for both wet and dry seasons. Various p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4687

Determining Nutrient Loading of Amuruto River Using Quadratic and Linear Models in Rivers State, Nigera

Makama, David A., Agbagwa, Ikechukwu. O. & Ugbebor, John N. · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The aim of this study is to determine nutrient loading of Amuruto river in Rivers State, Nigeria using quadratic and linear models by comparing nitrate, phosphate and TDS levels in both wet season and dry season, develop quadratic and linear regression nutrient loading models for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4688

Evaluation of Groundwater Potentials Using Vertical Electrical Sounding Method in Zamfara Hostel, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Ibraheem Olajide Oyebanji, Siloko Great Oghenero, Abdul Dimeji Ishola, Hakeem Olaoluwa Adegboye, Ridwan Olaide Alabi, Abraham Adewale Balogun & Sulaiman Olalekan Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Groundwater is a vital natural resource, especially in regions with limited surface water availability. This study assessed the groundwater potential of Zamfara Hostel, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) method. The study area is underlain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4686

Sustainable Wastewater Management in Nigeria: A Case Study of Port Harcourt

Sulaiman Olalekan Ibrahim, Ibraheem Olajide Oyebanji, Siloko Great Oghenero, Patience Peter Kwajaffah, Abdul Dimeji Ishola, Ridwan Olaide Alabi & Hakeem Olaoluwa Adegboye · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Wastewater management is a critical challenge facing rapidly urbanizing cities in developing countries, with significant implications for public health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. This study investigates the complex challenges and opportunities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4684

Mapping of Climate Change Impact through the Climate Vulnerability Index in India

Meera Padaliya, Alpesh Leua, Umang B. Patel, Savan Padaliya & Vishwa Gohil · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

India has a diverse range of climates and agro-ecosystems, making it necessary to identify the country's most vulnerable states to the climate change. This study analyses the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) comprising both crop and dairy indicators for 18 states of India. The s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4685

Optimizing Rice Husk Biochar Application Rates and Methods to Enhance Paddy Production in Irrigated Fields

Fredrick L. Mesiack, Andrew K. Tarimo & Nelson R. Makange · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The application of biochar as a soil amendment has recently gained attention due to its potential to improve soil fertility and crop productivity.  An experiment was carried out at Mkindo farmer-managed irrigation scheme in Mvomero District, Tanzania. This study evaluated the eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4682

Economic Feasibility of Rice Husk Biochar Application in Paddy Production

Fredrick L. Mesiack, Andrew K. Tarimo & Nelson R. Makange · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

The study examined the effects of incorporating rice husk biochar into the soil as a natural fertilizer for paddy production. It was applied in four different treatment levels (T1, T2, T3, T4). The analysis focused on production costs, yield, gross income, and benefit-cost ratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4683