Volume 8, Issue 1 (2012) | American Journal of Environmental Sciences

Forest Fires and Resuspension of Radionuclides into the Atmosphere

Fernando P. Carvalho — 2012-01-14

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 14 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.1.4

Problem statement: Forest fires are especially frequent around the Mediterranean Sea basin in the summer period and might be able to release naturally-occurring and man-made radionuclides from plant b...

Birds as a Tool for Island Habitat Conservation and Management

Pedro Rodrigues — 2012-01-20

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 20 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.5.10

Problem statement: The Azores is a archipelago of nine volcanic islands, situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Oceanic islands are known hotspots of biodiversity and the Azores, although...

Historical Changes in Polychlorinated Biphenyls Contaminated Sediments

Viet D. Dang — 2012-01-25

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 25 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.11.15

Problem statement: PCBs contamination continues to pose a health risk to aquatic environments due to their recalcitrance and bioaccumulation. The Sangamo Weston/Twelvemile Creek/Lake Hartwell Superfun...

Utilization from Cement Kiln Dust in Removal of Acid Dyes

Mohamed El-Shahate Ismaiel Saraya — 2012-01-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.16.24

Problem statement: The growth of industries and day to day changes in human activities has resulted in an increase in the volume and complexity of wastewater to the environment. Textile industry is on...

Detention Pond Sediment Accumulation Prediction using Monte Carlo Simulation

Supiah Shamsudin — 2012-01-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.25.34

Problem statement: A study in Malaysia had been carried out to predict the sediment accumulation in urban detention ponds. Suspended sediment is pollutant of primary concern to the river that results ...

Genetic Diversity in Cichla monoculus (Spix and Agassiz, 1931) Populations: Implications for Management and Conservation

Carlos Henrique Dos Anjos Dos Santos — 2012-01-30

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 30 January 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.35.41

Problem statement: The object of this study was to examine the genetic structure and gene flow in Cichla monoculus populations in seven varzea lakes of the Solimoes River using Randomly Amplified Poly...

Determining Potential Sites for Runoff Water Harvesting using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems-Based Modeling in Sinai

Hossam H. Elewa — 2012-02-15

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 15 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.42.55

Problem statement: Sinai is increasingly suffering from an overwhelming water crisis. Runoff Water Harvesting (RWH) could be a solution for this problem. The determined promising drainage basins for R...

Characterization, Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds from Two Major Landfill Sites in Kuwait

Mohammad AlAhmad — 2012-02-17

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 17 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.56.63

Problem statement: The emission of pollutants from landfill sites in Kuwait is of major concern due to the associated adverse environmental and health impacts. There are 18 landfill sites in Kuwait wh...

Biofilter Treating Ammonia Gas Using Agricultural Residues Media

Thaniya Kaosol — 2012-02-21

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 21 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.64.70

Problem statement: Agricultural residues such as manure and sugarcane bagasse are wastes from agro-industry which has low value and requires some sustainable waste management method. In this research,...

Potential Environment and Public Health Risk Due to Contamination of Heavy Metals from Industrial Waste Water in Lam Thao, Phu Tho, Vietnam

Nguyen Cong Vinh — 2012-02-28

American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Published online: 28 February 2012; doi:10.3844/ajessp.2012.71.78

Problem statement: In Vietnam, rice cultivation plays an important role in national economic development and food security. However, rice production is facing many problems associated with rapid indus...