Volume 7, Issue 3 (2011) | American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Escherichia Coli and Biophysicochemical Relationships of Seawater and Water Pollution Index in the Jakarta Bay

Endan Suwandana — 2011-07-09

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 9 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.183.194

Problem statement: Relationships between Escherichia coli (E. coli) and biophysicochemical properties of seawater at different seasons and water pollution index were investigated in the Jakarta Bay, I...

Preservation of the Environment through Sustainable Agriculture Practices: A Case Study on the Attitude of Crop Farmers

Jeffrey Lawrence D’Silva — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.195.199

Problem statement: Undoubtedly agriculture over the years has been a remarkable source of income generator for the rural community to achieve a higher standard of living and to live on par with their ...

Trends Analyses for Several Factors Affected by Tropical Cyclones

Md. Toriqul Islam — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.200.206

Problem statement: This study presents an analytical investigation for the trends of several factors such as number of death of peoples, damages of wealth, flood surge heights, wind speed and radius o...

Feasibility Study and Performance Analysis of Solar Assisted Desiccant Cooling Technology in Hot and Humid Climate

Arfidian Rachman — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.207.211

Problem statement: New approaches to space conditioning of buildings are to resolve environmental, economic and regulatory issues. One of the alternative systems that brought to agenda is the desiccan...

A New Viewpoint for Seismotectonic Zoning

Reza Derakhshani — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.212.218

Problem statement: Seismotectonic zoning has always been used to get access to intracontinental seismic deformation whereas zoning is not enough reliable in regard with small-scale studies. Approach: ...

Role of Evaporation in Degrading the "Oil Lakes"

Al Rashed Ahamad — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.219.223

Problem statement: Oil Spills are degraded by aerobic bacteria, water washing, evaporation and oxidation. In the absence of water the first two of these processes cannot operate. This is the situation...

Effect of Different Exogeneous Compounds on Biosorption of Endosulfan

Deepika Dave — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.224.236

Problem statement: Organochlorine pesticide endosulfan is widely used as a replacement for DDT and dieldrin in many parts of the world. Presence of residual pesticides in the water, air and soil envir...

A Field Study of the Fates of Arsenal and Escort Applied on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee

John Harwood — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.237.243

Problem statement: The low organic soils of the Cumberland Plateau, as well as the karst geology of the region, may promote increased transport of herbicides outside of application sites. We have stud...

The Effect of Human Activities on River Bank Stability (Case Study)

Mojtaba Yamani — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.244.247

Problem statement: Investigation of interaction of human activities and rivers has become a important problem because they have essential role on rivers morphology. So, in this study Atrak River in No...

Effects of Pollutant Diesel Fuels on Neurobehavioral Performance among Workers in Locomotive Depot

Anuar Ithnin — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.248.253

Problem statement: Diesel fuel contains various combinations of hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane, n-hexane, benzene and toluene which can cause health problems in major exposure of that pollutant in l...

Physicochemical and Microbial Caracteristics Performency in Wastewater Treated Under Aerobic Reactor

Asma Ben Rajeb — 2011-07-11

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 11 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.254.262

Problem statement: The current work study the efficiency of biological wastewater treatment by an aerobic reactor which could be used in small agglomerations. RBC reduced physicochemical and microbiol...

Determination of Sediment Profile for ²¹⁰Pb, Pb, U and Th from Sultan Abu Bakar Dam Due to Soil Erosion from Highland Agriculture Area, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Zaini Hamzah — 2011-07-12

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 12 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.263.268

Problem statement: Sultan Abu Bakar Dam in Cameron Highlands act as a catchment’s to accumulate all eroded soil carried by the run off flow through Bertam River, the main river that passes through t...

Status of Water Quality Based on the Physico-Chemical Assessment on River Water at Wildlife Sanctuary Sibuti Mangrove Forest, Miri Sarawak

Seca Gandaseca — 2011-07-12

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 12 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.269.275

Problem statement: Mangrove forest is a component of wetlands that has been recognized as one of the most productive ecosystem in the tropic. Rapid development and other land uses in the mangrove area...

A Review of Integrated River Basin Management for Sarawak River

Kuok King Kuok — 2011-07-21

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 21 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.276.285

Problem statement: Sarawak River was a life-sustaining water source for the residents in Kuching City and surrounding areas. Raw water is treated at Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant (BKWTP) that su...

The Impact of Air Pollution on Human Health: Focusing on the Rudnyi Altay Industrial Area

Vitaliy G. Salnikov — 2011-07-21

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 21 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2011.286.294

Problem statement: Air pollution in Kazakhstan is significant environmental problem. The air pollution level of cities and industrial centers remains rather high. The highest level of air pollution ...