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Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Diversity of Epipellic and Benthic Sediments using Cultural and Metagenomics Techniques

U. O. Edet, S. P. Antai, A. D. Asitok & A. A. Brooks · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Introduction: Studies have shown that molecular techniques are better in describing microbial diversity in various ecosystems than cultural techniques. The study was aimed at comparative evaluation of the microbial diversity of benthic and epipellic sediments using cultural and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41431

Botanical Composition of Fabaceae Family in the Brazilian Northeast, Maranhão, Brazil

Gustavo da Silva Gomes, Guilherme Sousa Silva, Domingos Lucas dos Santos Silva, Regiglaucia Rodrigues de Oliveira & Gonçalo Mendes da Conceição · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Fabaceae, one of the most diverse families in the world, recognized for its ecological and economic potential; divided into six subfamilies (Caesalpinioideae, Cercidoideae, Detarioideae, Dialioideae, Duparquetioideae) In Brazil, it is the largest botanical family found in all the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41207

Assessment of Sanitation and Water Supply Coverage in a Rural Community of Kogi State, Nigeria

M. I. Alfa, M. A. Ajibike & R. E. Daffi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

In order to assess the sanitation and water supply coverage in a rural community of Kogi State, Nigeria as a knowledge base for the actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals 6.1 and 6.2, a cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 325 household heads in Oforachi comm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41602

Numerical Extrapolation of the Species Abundance Distribution Unveils the True Species Richness and the Hierarchical Structuring of a Partially Sampled Marine Gastropod Community in the Andaman Islands (India)

Jean Béguinot · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Even when it remains substantially incomplete, the partial inventory of a species assemblage can provide much more information than could be expected at first. This can be achieved by applying a rigorous numerical extrapolation procedure that fully extends the incomplete sampling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41293

Assessment of Recharge and Discharge Areas in Abakiliki and Environs Using Hydrologic Parameters in Shallow Wells

B. E. B. Akudinobi, P. N. Obasi & O. C. Akakuru · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This research assessed the recharge and discharge areas in Abakiliki and environs to determine the direction of groundwater movement. Three major stages of procedures were used in this research: data collection, processing, and interpretation. With the aid of a water level indica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40954

Application of Geospatial Technologies in Assessing Gully Erosion in the Humid Tropics of Eniong Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Ikpong Sunday Umo, Obot Akpan Ibanga & M. C. Ike · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The application of geospatial tools in geomorphic mapping plays an essential role in the understanding of both landscape evolution and natural hazards (notably gully erosion) across scales. This study investigates the pattern and influence of gully erosion in Etim Umana axis of E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40224

Application of the Column of Fe3O4 Free Nanoparticles to Removal of Heavy Metals in Real and Synthetic Leachate

Fahimeh Moghadam, Hamid Reza Pourzamani, Bijan Bina, Hossein Movahedian Attar, Mohammad Hassan Mahmoudian & Asiyeh Moteallemi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Background and Aim: landfill leachate is a type of wastewater that contains significant amounts of soluble organic compounds. The aim of this study is determining the efficiency of the column of nanoparticles in removing heavy metals from leachate. In this study; the required lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40533

Hydrogeomorphologic and Limnologic Characteristics of Goro Dong (Lake) in Numan Area, Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

Ezekiel Yonnana, Aminu Raji & Alikidon Ambrose Voh (jr) · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This paper examines some hydrogeomorphic and limnologic characteristics of Goro Dong - A fluviatile lake, as a contributory objective towards conservation and sustainable use of fluviatile lakes and ponds resources in Numan Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Hydrogeomorphic Characte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41171

Regional Climate Models Projections of Wind Speed in Morocco for Period 2020-2050

Y. El Hadri, V. Khokhlov & M. Slizhe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The Moroccan energy system is highly dependent on external energy markets. Therefore, the current renewable energy strategy is focused on deployment of large-scale renewable technology projects. Morocco has abundant wind resources. Estimations made by developing organizations in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41112

Application of Electrical Resistivity in Mapping Subsurface Characteristics

Tajudeen Olugbenga Adeeko & Damilola Oluwafemi Samson · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The subsurface is made up of different geologic materials occurring at various depths. In basement terrain, the lithological unit that can be noticed made up of the weathered layer, weathered/fractured basement, and fresh basement. This research applied the application of vertica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40096

Remote Sensing of Urban Lake Water Quality: A Preliminary Result from Spectral Angle Based Approach

Weiqi Chen, Xuelian Meng, Shuisen Chen & Jia Liu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This study aims to develop a quick method based on spectral angle (SA) to evaluate overall water quality and spatial variation in urban lakes using in-situ water quality parameters of lakes or reservoirs and synchronous SPOT 5 remote sensing imagery, referring to the spectrum of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40840

Use of Different Sawdust Biochar as Soil Amendments to Improve Allelochemical-laden Soils Caused by Bamboo in the Landscape

A. A. Ebeheakey, H. V. Adzraku & P. K. Tandoh · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This study was conducted to find out the ameliorative effect of biochar in allelochemical-laden soils to improve upon soil physicochemical properties. The study was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, KNUST-Ghana. Some trees in the landscape suppress the growth of any ot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40546

Evaluation of Soil Fertility Status Based on CEC and Variation across Disturbed and Intact Tropical Coastal Forests Sites in Tanzania

Elly Josephat Ligate, Can Chen & Chengzhen Wu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Aims: Although an understanding of different levels of soil calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, cation exchange capacity, and percentage base saturation, is important in the management of forest ecosystems; however, there is limited documentation on the status of these element...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40545

Industrial Sustainability and the Circular Economy as Counterparts to the Self-referral Mechanics of Natural Law: Part I—A Theoretical Foundation

Lee Fergusson, Geoffrey Wells & David Kettle · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

In Maharishi Vedic Science, the self-referral mechanics of Natural Law are considered fundamental to any complete understanding of nature’s functioning, since Natural Law is understood to be the unmanifest (i.e., non-physical) home of all the laws of nature and the unbounded sour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40365