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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41431
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41207
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41602
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41293
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40954
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40224
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40533
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41171
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41112
Small Island Developing States are considered as one of most severely affected by climate change and sea-level rise. Some atoll nations would virtually disappear with a sea-level rise of one metre. The objective is to derive a first-cut classification of coastal protection techno...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/41019
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40096
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40840
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40546
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40545
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...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEE/2018/40365