Mining is a global phenomenon with severe effects on natural resources including loss of vegetation, agricultural lands and domestic water sources. Artisanal mining which is one of the human activities carried out in the rural communities of Kaduna State has severe effects on the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4681
Okolo, C. M., Ahaneku, C. V., Odoh, B. I., Enwereuzo, C. D., Ezeonye, C. A., Awonge, P. A., Ijeh, E.C. & Ugwu, F. O.·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Groundwater ecosystems, which provide a critical source of drinking water and support diverse ecological functions, are increasingly threatened by emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and industrial chemicals. These pollutants, including antibiot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4680
This study aims to evaluate the riparian tree diversity and species composition of the Mand river. It offers insights into species richness, dominance and community organization along the river by systematic vegetation surveys and statistical analysis. The research utilizes a s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4679
Emeka J. Mba, Ikechukwu W. Ozigbo, Peter I. Oforji, Chinelo A. Ozigbo, Chinyelu D.F Onyia, Paul C. Ogbuefi, Benignus, U. Ugwu, Echezonachukwu O. Okolo, Stephanie C. Onyia & Chukwuemeka C. Ekwe·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
This study investigates the barriers to implementing building regulations in Nigeria's rural communities, where such regulations are vital for ensuring structural safety, environmental sustainability, and adherence to planning standards. In Nigeria’s rural communities, building r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4677
The perception that migration will be the most likely and most serious consequence of climate change, with large numbers of people migrating long distances, has not been sustained. Various analyses suggest that, although climate impacts can affect population movement, in addition...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4678
This study assessed land use and land cover changes in Kuje Traditional Urban Sector of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Multi-Criteria Remote Sensing and GIS techniques were adopted in this study. Moderate satellite images of the study area were obtained from Google Ear...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3675
This study assesses the impact of regional climate variability on forest vulnerability in Assam using a GIS and Machine Learning (ML)-based approach. A grid-based Forest Vulnerability Index (FVI) was developed using eight key indicators, and climate change hotspots were mapped us...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i4676
The demand for fossil fuel in the world market is increasing by the day and high cost of it. The problem of environmental degradation as a result of emission of dangerous gasses that has adverse effect on the ozone layer and the need to make good use of our large biomass resource...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3674
Blaise Alowanou-Kélé, Antoine Abel Missihoun, Relique Ignace Agbo, Paulin Sédah, Eben-Ezer Ewédjè & Clement Agbangla·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Chrysophyllum albidum is one of the plant species widely used by the local populations of West Africa. With the aim of contributing to the conservation of this specy threatened with extinction in Benin, the present study aims to determine the impact of climatic and pedological di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3673
Due to population viability issues, Cheetah brought to India from Africa and their Indian progeny were confined to the enclosures since 2.5 years, and fed with livestock meat and refrained from hunting in the open. Grasslands, savanna or semi-arid habitat in western Indian states...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3672
Aims: This study assesses heavy metal contamination in soils near the Ilokun and Emirin dumpsites in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, focusing on arsenic, chromium, manganese, nickel, and leads to understand the environmental risks posed by these sites. Study Design: The study employed an obs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3671
Aims: Understanding the habitat preferences and ecohydrological factors influencing Brown trout is essential for their effective conservation and management, particularly in Himalayan River systems. However, the lack of previous studies in the region poses a challenge. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3669
Aim: The present work on biofilm examined the various applications of biofilm isolates in the sewage treatment by utilizing their capabilities to form biofilm. Study Design: The biofilm samples were collected from various locations, brought to the laboratory for analysis followed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3670
The overall objective of this study was to determine the ecological status of some freshwater resources in Limbe Municipality with respect to land use land cover changes, water and soil quality. Ecological surveys were carried out to assess the impact of land use and land cover c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3668
Solid waste governance is a significant global challenge, particularly exacerbated in rapidly urbanizing, low- income countries that often lack the infrastructure and resources to manage increasing waste volumes. This study investigates the challenges and practices of integrated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3667