The study analysed the distribution patterns of active dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers state, Nigeria. The study made use of locational data obtained through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and the data were subjected to analysis in ArcGIS environment. Ne...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1431
Karima M. El-Absy, Arbah K. El-Rabiaa, Mashaal S. El-Sharary, Nawal S. El-Sharary, Rokaya S. El-Balwy & Waad A. El-Rabiaa·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2023
This study was carried out to evaluate the people’s awareness level about electronic waste (e-waste) disposal and management practices as well as their impact on environment, also provides recommendations for moving forward on this problem in Tayma governorate, KSA. The data for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1430
Karnaphuli River is one of the largest recipients of industrial effluent among all the rivers in Bangladesh in the last couple of years. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the suitability of the river water for irrigation, livestock and other uses and to identify the m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1429
In the present study, species diversity and phytoplankton abundance were examined in Shahjangi Pond in the Bhagalpur region of Bihar. The present study was carried out from April 2021 to March 2022. Phytoplankton is considered a type of microscopic plankton capability of a photos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1428
The influence of cassava mill effluent on the microbial community of the soil was determined using viable counts method. Soil samples were collected from different sites (Locations A, B, C and D) impacted with cassava mill effluent, and also from sites unimpacted with cassava mil...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4459
Aim: To assess influence of edaphic environmental gradients as surrogate to phytosociological diversity in a hyromesic habitat. Study Design: A systematic sampling approach of line-transect method was used. Place and Duration of Study: Field sampling: tropical mangal-rainforest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4427
With recent technological advances and greater accessibility of equipment, bioacoustics monitoring has emerged as a valuable method that utilises biologically-produced acoustic signals to gather information on the presence and absence of animals, as well as their behavioural and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4425
Persistent dumping of sawdust on water banks and or directly into water bodies as a consequence of sawmilling activities is becoming alarming. This study therefore evaluated the effect of sawdust extract on some selected physiological parameters such as histopathology and oxidati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4426
The phytoplankton composition and abundance in Mbiakong River, Cross river estuary, Niger Delta, Nigeria was studied for a period of one year (March, 2021-February, 2022). Plankton net of mesh size 55µm was used to collect plankton samples from below the water surface, after towi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4424
Kenfack Donhachi Aimerance, Daniel Brice Nkontcheu Kenko, Zebaze Tagning Pegis Davy, Efole Ewoukem Thomas & . Tchoumboue·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2022
In developing countries, advanced aquaculture techniques are still at the embryonic stage. This study was carried out from January to December 2021 in the ponds of the West Cameroon Region and at the Ichthyology and Applied Hydrobiology Research Unit of the University of Dschang...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4423
This study evaluated the hematological, genotoxic and oxidative stress biomarkers of Oreochromisniloticus exposed to different concentrations of ethanolic extract of Commelina benghalensis (Dayflower). Sublethal exposure at 1% and 10% LC50 was done for twenty-one (21) da...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4422
This study aims to investigate the temporal variation of temperature inversions, including inversion frequency and inversion strength, in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), a metropolis of Vietnam. The effect of the temperature inversions on PM2.5 concentrations in the dry and rainy seasons...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4421
The formation of informal settlements is increasing rapidly, especially in some developing economies such as the Port Harcourt Municipality in Nigeria. These settlements are vulnerable to several urban challenges from natural and anthropogenic disasters, including the recent COVI...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4418
Aims: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are very toxic and persistent environmental contaminants. The paper is aimed at investigating the cancer risk exposure of PAHs in borehole water collected around five automobile repair workshops within Eket metropolis. Place and Durat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4419
Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the Ilaje coastal biodiversity scenarios and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Study Design: A Participatory Rapid Appraisal and purposive random sampling technique were adapted. Place and Duration of Study: Field sampling: Parts of Il...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4420