Volume 7, Issue 1 (2011) | American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Hydrogeological Prognosis with Regard to Realisation of the New Colle Di Tenda Road Tunnel

Cinzia Banzato — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.1.14

Problem statement: The doubling of Tenda pass road tunnel jointing SW France to Piedmont (Italy) was planned to penetrate a complicate rock structure in which several complex play an hydrogeologic r...

Wastewater Treatment Using Vertical Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland in Indonesia

Denny Kurniadie — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.15.19

Problem statement: A constructed wetland to treat wastewater from farm house has been built in Padjadjaran University farming research station in Jatinangor, Indonesia, in July 2009. Approach: Water...

Impacts on International Migration and Remittances Growth

Ferdous Alam — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.20.25

Problem statement: This study provided a brief discussion of the international migration, an age old common phenomenon is an emerging economic development issue and remittances growth. Approach: Eac...

Physical Composition, Nutrients and Contaminants of Typical Waste Dumping Sites

H. Meuser — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.26.34

Problem statement: The composition of wastes is quite variable depending upon the generating source and mode of collection. Most of the material from the domestic activities will be organic in natur...

Synthesis of Zeolite A from By-Product of Aluminum Etching Process: Effects of Reaction Temperature and Reaction Time on Pore Volume

Kanokorn Hussar — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.35.42

Problem statement: Increasing of the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere creates a global warming. Zeolite is used as CO2 absorbent. Approach: By-products from aluminum etching proc...

Landslide Susceptibility Assessment using Frequency Ratio Model Applied to an Area along the E-W Highway (Gerik-Jeli)

Tareq H. Mezughi — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.43.50

Problem statement: The study area is frequently subjected to landslides especially alongside the E-W high way. This study demonstrates the implementation of the Frequency Ratio (FR) model with the a...

Evolution of Microbial Biomasses C and N during the Composting of Municipal solid Wastes

Olfa Fourti — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.51.56

Problem statement: The aim of this study was mainly focused on the evolution of microbial biomasses C and N during the composting of municipal solid wastes. Approach: The carbon and the nitrogen of ...

Different Sorption Approaches and Leachate Fluxes Affecting on Mn²⁺ Transport through Lateritic Aquifer

Srilert Chotpantarat — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.57.64

Problem statement: Contamination of the underlying aquifer beneath a mining area is usually of great concern even when a prevention plan has been implemented. Approach: To assess the potential risk of...

Malaria and Climate Change: Discussion on Economic Impacts

Md. Shahin Mia — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.65.74

Problem statement: Climate change is a global environmental change that is adversely affecting human health by causing various health impacts in countries throughout the world. Climate is the most i...

An Expert System Applied in Construction Water Quality Monitoring

Leila Ooshaksaraie — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.75.81

Problem statement: An untoward environmental impact of urban growth in Malaysia has been deterioration in a number of watercourses due to severe siltation and other pollutants from the construction ...

Rainfall Variation and Changing Pattern of Agricultural Cycle

Md. Mahmudul Alam — 2011-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.82.89

Problem statement: The decision of crop selection and the output of agricultural production are highly determined by the environmental factors, especially rainfall and water availability. In the tro...