The mining industry is a key driver of revenue in Sierra Leone and plays a crucial role in the country’s economy. However, its environmental impacts have become one of the most significant challenges facing the nation. This study assesses the effectiveness of mining policies in S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1650
The study was conducted on Estimation of Actual Evapotranspiration and Crop Coefficient to Improve Water Use Efficiency of Sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.) in Kharif Season Using Digital Weighing Lysimeter,” was conducted during the 2023-24 Kharif season with the aim of enhancing ses...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1651
Educational institutions are important green spaces which reside diverse species of organisms. In this study, a checklist of bird species was compiled using data collected over seven years (2014-2020) from the campus of Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Navsari, Gujarat. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1649
This study aims to: 1) analyse the utilization direction of the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) and its influence on land use change in Buntulia Sub-district, Pohuwato Regency; 2) analyse the pattern of land use change in Buntulia Sub-district during the period 2012-2024. This resea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1648
Mercury pollution can have a negative impact on the environment and the health of local communities. However, there is no scientific information related to the mercury content in the Taluduyuno River, which is the location of unlicensed mining activities. The purpose of this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1647
Nazmunnaher Nipa, Touhidur Rahman Tuhin, Shah Tasdika Auyon, Kaniz Fatema Usha, Md Azharul Islam & Md Abdul Baten·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Heavy metal contamination in water especially in groundwater sources is increasing due to changes in geochemistry in the aquifers. This study aimed to investigate the abundance of heavy metals in white clay, lake water and groundwater along with assess the potential heavy metal i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i1646
Background: Medical waste management (MWM) is a critical social responsibility shared by healthcare institutions and governments. Effective waste management systems must integrate with various societal sectors, including health, economics, politics, environment, and education. Ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12645
Urban sprawl has been a phenomenon on increase over the past years, people migrate into the core part of a major city, due to different factors like available housing, land availability, infrastructural development or population growth among others, making it a major cause of con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12644
Natural attenuation of off-field laboratory-simulated crude oil-contaminated soils were investigated to determine the effects on the nutrient stability without organic inputs. Soil samples were collected from Elele and Isiokpo in the Ikwere local government area of Rivers State,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12642
Human-Wildlife Conflicts (HWCs) refer to the interactions between humans and wild animals that result in negative impacts on both sides. Conflicts between humans and wildlife occur when human intervention encroaches on natural ecosystems and animals' wild behavior. This conflict...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12643
Metal pollution contributes significantly to the environmental degradation of lake ecosystems. The study evaluated the spatial trends in cadmium and zinc concentrations in surface water, un-fractioned and the <63µm grain size fraction (silt and clay) of surficial sediments wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12641
Around the world, there is a lot of interest in using renewable energy as a future energy source. As one type of renewable energy source, solar energy—including concentrating solar power (CSP) and solar photovoltaic (PV) power—contributes only 3.6% of the world's electricity prod...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12640
Onur Er, Nilüfer Poyraz Demirsoy, Pınar Yıldız, Özge Arslangiray, Nurdan Kırımlıoğlu, Feyza Akbay & Emine Didem Evci Kiraz·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2024
Climate change refers to an accelerated change in climate that is directly or indirectly attributed to human activities, altering the composition of the global atmosphere and occurring in addition to the natural climate variability observed over comparable periods. This change is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12639
Water is the vital essence, miracle of nature and the great sustainer of life. It is extremely essential for survival of all living organism. Ground water serves as a major source for drinking, irrigation and industrial purpose all over the world. Many factors affect the quality...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12638
Air pollution is a global environmental issue with significant cross-regional characteristics, requiring multi-regional collaboration and coordination for sustainable management outcomes. This study begins by defining the concept of cross-regional air pollution collaborative gove...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i12637