Volume 6, Issue 2 (2010) | American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Evaluation of the Groundwater Global Pollution Risk: Relationships with Territorial Planning

M. De Maio — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.103.114

Problem statement: The protection and enhancing of Groundwater Resources (GWR) at an international level have been studied extensively, but they have very rarely been considered in Territorial Plannin...

Removal of Unpleasant Odorous Substances from Smoke Produced by Smoke Curing Houses

Zygmunt Kowalski — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.115.123

Problem statement: For purification of smoke in PPHU Duda-Bis Plant water washers, placed in the outlet channel of smoke chamber, have been applied, but the amount of the substances remaining in the a...

In-Cylinder Heat Transfer Characteristics of Hydrogen Fueled Engine: A Steady State Approach

M. M. Rahman — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.124.129

This study presents in-cylinder heat transfer characteristics of a single cylinder port injection Hydrogen fueled Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) using a steady state approach. Problem statement: T...

Simulation of Vegetative Induced Deformation in an Unsaturated Soil

Nazri Bn Ali — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.130.136

Problem statement: Tree root water-uptake increases soil strength by increasing the soil matric suction due to pore pressure dissipation in a soil mass, inducing increases in vertical total stress or ...

The Importance of Maintaining a Proper Database on Forest Restoration Program for Orangutans in Borneo

Raymond Alfred — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.137.151

Problem statement: The lowland forest of Sabah is the most important habitat for orangutans and pygmy elephants. This is shown in the WWF-Malaysia’s elephant tracking programme in which satellite-ba...

Comparative Study of Soluble Sulfate Reduction by Bacterial Consortia from Varied Regions of India

Poonam Nasipuri — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.152.158

Soluble sulfate contamination in water is observed due to various industrial activities. Chemical means of reduction are available yet the biological approach is the preferred one. Problem statement: ...

Evaluation of Aerosol Particle Size at High Polluted Region in the World Using Direct Solar Radiation Measurements: Helwan as a Case Region

U. Ali Rahoma — 2010-05-08

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 8 May 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.159.163

Problem statement: Particle counting and sizing of atmospheric aerosols by electro-optical methods are complex and absolute interpretation of measurements is difficult, so, the scattered light varies ...

Comparison of Selected Chemical Properties of Peat Swamp Soil Before and After Timber Harvesting

Muhamad Ismawi Salimin — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.164.167

Problem statement: Peat swamp is an important component of the world’s wetlands. Once they are disturbed the tendency for the soil degradation is very high. This study compared selected chemical pro...

Study on the Effect of Allylisothiocyanate Formulations on Three Lepidopterous Insect Larvae, the Diamond Back Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), the Small Cabbage White Butterfly, Pieris rapae (L.) and Tobacco Cut Worm, Spodoptera litura Fabr

E. M. Eltayeb — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.168.176

Problem statement: The toxicity of seven of Allylisothiocyanate (AITC) formulations, AITC pure and in mixture with cypermethrin and chlorpyrifos, was evaluated using spray application and fumigation ...

Sensitivity of Fish Landings to Some Meteorological Parameters: A Case Study

Madihah Jafar-Sidik — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.177.183

Problem statement: A widely held belief that climate change has impacts on sustainable fish catch leads us to find out how these effects influence fish landings in Sabah, Malaysia, especially for the ...

Associated Health Effects among Residences Near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh Landfill

K. Schrapp — 2010-06-16

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 16 June 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.184.190

Problem statement: There is growing concern about landfill adverse health effects from exposure to landfill emissions. Approach: Airborne dust samples from houses near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh landfill and ...

Temperature Trends and Distribution in the Arabian Peninsula

Mohammad N. ElNesr — 2010-04-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 April 2010; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2010.191.203

Problem statement: Temperature trend’s investigation is important for proper water resources management and urban planning. This study aims to investigate trends and distribution of temperature in t...