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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMobility of Heavy Metals in Plants and Soil: A Case Study From A Mining Region in CanadaM. Mehes-Smith, K. K. Nkongolo, R. Narendrula, E. CholewaUnderstanding the dynamic of metals in soil and plantsis essential for ecosystem management and risks assessment of environmental pollution and sustainability.The main objective of the present study is to determine the mobility of Ni, Cu, Fe, Mg and Zn in soil and their translocation in D. cespitosa plants in a mining region in Northern Ontario.The total amount of Cu, Ni, … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 6 · 15 Jan 2014 · 8,677 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEcological Sanitation in Morocco Promotion of the Urine-Diversion Dehydration Toilets-Case of Dayet IfrahYoussef Abarghaz, M. Mustapha Mahi, Mme Christine Werner et al.Problem statement: Most of people in rural areas in Morocco don’t have adequate systems of collection, evacuation and transport of black and gray water. They simply defecate in nature. There is a huge demand, which cannot possibly be met by conventional sanitation systems due to the enormous costs of the pipe network, lack of water and serious environmental drawbacks in … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 7 Apr 2012 · 8,024 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Cost Effective and User Friendly Approach to Design Wireline Formation TestsClara Bertolini, Giuseppe Tripaldi, Elena Manassero et al.Problem statement: Wireline formation testing (also named Mini-DSTs) are gaining more and more popularity as a possible alternative to conventional well testing especially where there are major environmental and economical constraints. The increased offshore exploration activity, which often implies highly risky and huge operational costs, makes the conventional well testing less attractive in favor of other technologies that can provide … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2009 · 6,665 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordEffects of Vitamin E on Stress Resorption, Lipid Profile and Reproductive Performance of Sokoto Red GoatsKehinde Matthias OKUKPE, Ling Shing Wong, Geetha Subramaniam et al.Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) plays a critical role in animal nutrition as an antioxidant, contributing to anti-inflammatory responses, immune function, and gene expression regulation. This study aimed to determine the optimal dietary level of vitamin E to alleviate the effects of environmental stress in Sokoto Red Goats transported from their native dry savannah belt to the humid derived savanna belt of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 20 Mar 2026 · 1,509 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAdvances in Forest Fire Detection, Prediction and Behavior: A Comprehensive SurveyAhmad Alkhatib, Khalid JaberForest fires are a major environmental challenge that poses a threat to both human life and ecological health. To effectively prevent and manage forest fires, it is crucial to have reliable detection, prediction and behavior analysis systems in place. This study provides a comprehensive survey of the different approaches and techniques used for forest fire detection, prediction and behavior analysis. … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 7 Feb 2024 · 6,419 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordSocio-Economic, Health and Environmental Aspects of Child Waste Picking Activity at Africa's Largest DumpsiteAmos Oluwole Taiwo, Olanrewaju Timothy Dada, Adetola Samuel Ayoola, Gbemiga Bolade FaniranThis study examined the social, economic, health, and environmental aspects of child waste picking at the Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos, Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered through the convenience sampling technique to 150 child waste pickers. Findings showed that recovering materials from the dumpsite involved physical energy and manually-operated rudimentary tools. A majority (62.0%) of the child waste pickers were males … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 2 Jul 2022 · 7,563 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAIR POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA: NEEDS FOR PROACTIVE APPROACHES TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND ADAPTATIONAkinola A. Komolafe, Suleiman Abdul-Azeez Adegboyega, Adeleye Y.B. Anifowose et al.The significance of air pollution as one of the contemporary issues and accelerating factors that propel climate change in both developed and developing countries cannot be overemphasized. The problem of air pollution has seemingly become intractable with the incessant failure of both global and local environmental policies purportedly emplaced to address its devastating trend, particularly in growing megacities of the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 12 Jul 2014 · 10,232 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordEvaluation of the Water Quality of Dakhla Bay (South Morocco): Qualification and Classification According to the European MethodologyZohra Saad, Orbi Abdellatif, El Khattat Mahmoud, Oudra BrahimDakhlabay has become a center of socio-economic interest in southern Morocco due toits geographical location and its biological richness. During the last decade,several projects have been installed and the exploitation of this ecologicalniche has increased. Faced with this situation, it was necessary to assess thequality of the waters of Dakhla bay and determine its current ecologicalstatus. To do this, the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 4 · 28 Sep 2022 · 6,808 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordThe Synopsis of Environmental Heavy Metal PollutionAnyiam N. Donald, Pene B. Raphael et al.Heavy metal pollution continues to be a serious problem in the environment due to uncontrolled pesticide use, mining, foundry operations, smelting, fossil fuel burning and sewage sludge dumping. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, copper and other heavy metals are non-biodegradable and remain in the environment in regions where human activity is prevalent. Heavy metal contamination is a serious hazard to all … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 7 Dec 2022 · 8,323 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAssessing the Environmental Impacts of Urban Growth Using Land Use/Land Cover, Water Quality and Health Indicators: A Case Study of Arequipa, PeruOswaldo Villena Carpio, Brian D. FathProblem statement: This research assesses the direct effects of urban expansion on land cover/use, river flow, water quality and the indirect effects of these variables in the rate of gastrointestinal disease in people in Arequipa, Peru through the combined use of satellite remote sensing and geographic information systems. Approach: It also uses information about demographic changes, hydrologic data and land … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 26 May 2011 · 8,741 accessesView PDFCite