Volume 4, Issue 4 (2008) | American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Characterization of Maturity Level in Laying Hen Manure by Chemical and Thermogravimetric Analysis

Alice Dall’Ara — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.259.265

This study aims at investigating maturity levels in manure from laying hens in order to encourage its agronomic re-utilization. In fact the use of unstable/insufficiently mature manure could potential...

Salinity, Temperature and Turbidity Structure in the Suva Lagoon, Fiji

Awnesh Singh — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.266.275

The city of Suva is home to nearly a quarter of the population of the Fiji thereby placing a lot of anthropogenic pressure on its lagoon. The Suva lagoon (comprising of Suva Harbour and Laucala Bay) h...

Assessing the Effect of a Dumpsite to Groundwater Quality in Payatas, Philippines

Glenn L. Sia Su — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.276.280

The study assessed and compared the groundwater quality of 14 selected wells continuously used in the with (Payatas) and without dumpsite (Holy Spirit) areas at the Payatas estate, Philippines. Water ...

Estimate Polluting Agents

Abdelhani Boukrouche — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.281.284

The concentration estimation of hydrocarbons not burned emitted in smokes by a boiler during its beginning will be discussed in the present investigation. The objective is to verify if the boiler is c...

Effect of Bruchid Beetles (Burchidius Arabicus Decelle) Infestation on the Germination of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne) Seeds

M. Al Jabr Ahmed — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.285.288

The role of bruchid beetle infestation on seed germination of Acacia tortilis (Forssk.) Hayne) Mimosaceae under different incubation temperatures and degrees of scarification was studied under control...

Influence of Boundary Conditions on the Behavior of an Anchored Reinforced Earth Wall

Faisal Hj Ali — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.289.296

The finite element model is used to simulate the behavior of the full scale instrumented anchored reinforced wall. The validated finite element model is then used to carry out parametric studies to as...

Field Behavior of A High Anchored Reinforced Earth Wall

Faisal Hj Ali — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.297.302

Since the invention of Reinforced Earth by the French architect Hendri Vidal in 1966, numerous reinforced soil walls have been designed and constructed all over the world. In this study the focus was ...

Evaluation, Selection and Assessment of Guidelines for Chemical Stabilization of Tropical Residual Soils

Bujang B.K. Huat — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.303.309

Soil stabilization has been widely used as an alternative to substitute the lacking of suitable materials on site. Guidelines and standards have been developed to assist practitioners in designing str...

Environmental Performance of the Milling Process Of Malaysian Palm Oil Using The Life Cycle Assessment Approach

Vijaya Subramaniam — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.310.315

Malaysia is currently the world leader in the production and export of palm oil. This study has a gate to gate system boundary. The inventory data collection starts at the oil palm fresh fruit bunch h...

Performance Evaluation of a Waste Stabilization Pond in a Rural Area in Egypt

Mahassen M.E.D. Ghazy — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.316.325

The performance evaluation of the waste stabilization pond (WSP) as a model of domestic wastewater treatment unit in rural area was carried out. The unit comprised of anaerobic, facultative and matura...

Trace Metals Co-Toxicity in Hard Body Structures of Liza klunzingeri (Mugilidae: Perciformes) Mullet Fish

A.H. Bu-Olayan — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.326.331

The possibility of inorganic pollutants causing stress to the marine ecosystem instigated us to conduct eco-toxicological tests on the predominant trace metals (Cu, Zn, Pb and V) in commercial importa...

Evolution of Biochemical Parameters During Composting of Various Wastes Compost

N. Saidi — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.332.341

In Tunisia the most treatment waste is landfill (50% of wastes were land filled) and only 5% are composted. And since our soil become more and more poor in organic matter, green waste can be a signifi...

Teatment of Work Camp Wastewater Using a Sequencing Batch Reactor Followed by a Sand Filter

A. Rezaee — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.342.346

Work camps, have to be established quickly, are a transient nature and located in environmentally sensitive areas. Wastewater treatment systems located in the work camps often perform poorly. In respo...

Toxicity of Reference Sediment Samples

K. R. Beg — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.347.352

This study was done to determine toxicity of certified reference sediment to be used for quality assurance in sediment toxicity testing program. Certified Reference Harbor Sediment (HS-4B for PAHs) an...

Solid Waste Management in Petroleum Refineries

Jadea S. Alshammari — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.353.361

Waste management became focus of attention of many researchers and scientists in the last half century due to its vital importance. Waste management covered waste source reduction in general, by recyc...

Chemical Contaminants and Toxicity of Ganga River Sediment from Up and Down Stream Area at Kanpur

K. R. Beg — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.362.366

The objective of this study was the sediment quality assessment of Ganga River at Kanpur city where effluents from tannery industries are discharged. Sediment samples from upstream and downstream area...

Comparison of Twelve Dielectric Moisture Probes for Soil Water Measurement under Saline Conditions

M. Inoue — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.367.372

Recently the research on the determination of soil water content and electrical conductivity using automated technique has received tremendous attention. Selecting the type of system that should be us...

Metals Concentrations in Tissues of Tilapia gallier, Crarias lazera and Osteoglossidae Caught from Alau Dam, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

G.A. Dimari — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.373.379

An analysis of intestine, liver, stomach and gill tissue concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Co, Pb, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cd and Zn) in three commercially important fish species (Tilapia gallier, Crarias ...

Integrated Water Resources Management Improving Langat Basin Ecosystem Health

Mazlin B. Mokhtar — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.380.382

The ecosystem provides us with all the goods and services that form the base of our economic, social cultural and spiritual life. Good scientific information will be required for managing the environm...

Microtox Toxicity Assay for the Sediment Quality Assessment of Ganga River

K.R. Beg — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.383.387

The objective of this study was to determine the sediment quality assessment of Ganga River at Kanpur city where effluents from tannery industries are discharged. Sediment samples from control, upstre...

Desalination of Saline Sludges Using Ion-Exchange Column with Zeolite

A.E. Ghaly — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.388.396

A flushing process followed by a zeolite based ion-exchange process were developed for the treatment of saline sludges from oil and gas exploration sites. The particle size distribution of sludge samp...

A Typical Case Study: Solid Waste Management in Petroleum Refineries

Jadea S. Alshammari — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.397.405

The current environmental concerns have forced developed and developing countries to reduce air, water and land pollution for sustainable growth. Solid refinery waste is cocktail of hydrocarbons, wate...

Phytoplankton Diversity as Indicator of Water Quality for Fish Cultivation

Arunava Pradhan — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.406.411

Waste water fed fisheries are a common feature in different parts of the world. Yet not all work as efficiently as those operating at East Calcutta Wetland for more than 70 years now. The objective of...

Dynamic Measurement of Copper (II) Ion Adsorption in Activated Carbon Fixed Bed Columns

Tanokkorn Banjonglaiad — 2008-08-31

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2008; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2008.412.419

Dynamic experiments were carried out on the adsorption of copper (II) ions in a laboratory packed bed of activated carbon. Both pulse and step change inputs were used. Measurements were reproducible a...