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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsImpact Analysis of Irrigation Projects: an Application of Contingent Valuation MethodAnastasios MichailidisWater supply in rural and urban areas is an issue of primary concern, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study is to estimate some socioeconomic and environmental values of three irrigation lakes, constructed at Panagitsa village (Region of Central Macedonia, Prefecture of Pella). The study area is characterized, especially during the summer session, of limited water supply for … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2006 · 7,815 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSimulation of Thermal Stratification in Urban Man-made LakesJ. Nouri, H. Rahimipour, R. NezakatiChitgar artificial lake, located in the urban District-22 Municipality of Tehran northwest of Tehran, Iran is by volume l0 Million Cubic Meter (MCM), by depth average 10 meters (m.) and by area 225 hectares (ha) as the Iran’s largest man-made lake. The most important water resources of the district, which can support the lake water, are Kan River, municipal runoff, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2004 · 7,189 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInvestigation and Comparison of the Quantitative and Qualitative Frequency Distribution of the RiversVijay P. Singh, Mohsen Ghane, Kaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari et al.The entrance of pollutants from human activities to the surface water has seriously threatened the quality of water. TDS is an important qualitative parameter of water that describes the water salinity by measuring the concentration of total dissolved solids. First, using TDS and discharge data of the Cuyahoga River, Ohio, the partial and annual data sets were obtained. Then, partial … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 16 Oct 2017 · 8,487 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDetermining Potential Sites for Runoff Water Harvesting using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems-Based Modeling in SinaiHossam H. Elewa, Atef A. Qaddah, Ayman A. El-FeelProblem 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 RWH could be used by the decision makers to propose appropriate controlling systems to overcome the problem of water scarcity and for implementing runoff farming and rain-fed agriculture. Approach: Remote sensing, geographic … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 15 Feb 2012 · 8,483 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAttributes of Domestic Water Sources in a Rapidly Urbanizing State Capital in a Developing EconomyA. E. OlajuyigbeProblem statement: The efficiency and effectiveness of domestic water sources are often gauged by availability, accessibility and adequacy. This study examined various variables that could be harnessed in measuring these parameters with respect to water supply in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Approach: The purpose of this study is to investigate the various attributes of domestic water sources in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Three residential … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,119 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPublic Perception of Local Communities towards the Sustainable Management of Laguna Lake, PhilippinesGlenn L. Sia Su, Julio CervantesCommon failures in resolving multiple use conflicts are attributed to the inability of institutions to recognize and incorporate people's perceptions towards the resource. This study aims to determine the local communities' perceptions and factors influencing their perceptions towards Laguna Lake and its sustainable management. Copies of a self-administered questionnaire were distributed to systematically selected householders situated near and far from … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,256 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRemoval and Recovery of Lead from Aqueous Solution by Low Cost MediaLucia Pappalardo, Fawwaz Jumean, Naser AbdoProblem statement: To remove Pb(II) from wastewater using local UAE sand and then to recover the removed Pb(II). Approach: Removal efficiency of Pb(II) from wastewater was investigated using white, yellow and red United Arab Emirates sand with pore sizes < 300 μm. Two methods were employed: batch equilibrium and column filtration. In the batch equilibrium study, the effect of sand … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 26 May 2011 · 6,911 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Multi-Enzyme Machine Cleaning, Multi-Enzyme Soaking, and Traditional Tap Water Cleaning on the Cleanliness of Blood-Contaminated Hemostatic ForcepsLi Kang, Qingmin Gao, Yi FengEffective cleaning of surgical instruments is critical for infection prevention in healthcare settings. This study compared the cleaning efficacy, efficiency, and resource consumption of three methods, multi-enzyme machine cleaning (Group S1), multi-enzyme soaking (Group S2), and traditional tap water cleaning (Group S3), on blood-contaminated hemostatic forceps. A total of 600 blood-contaminated hemostatic forceps collected from the disinfection supply room of … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 24 Apr 2026 · 1,881 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWater Contamination in Livestock Production: Impacts, Causes, and Mitigation StrategiesMarothi Vincent Sebela, Khetho Ratshilumela NemutandaniWater contamination poses a significant threat to sustainable livestock production, directly affecting animal health, productivity, and product safety. This systematic review synthesizes existing literature on the impacts, causes, and mitigation strategies of water contamination in livestock production systems. A systematic literature search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect databases using key terms including "water contamination," "livestock," and "water … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 17 Feb 2026 · 1,962 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBioremediation Potential of Heavy Metal-Resistant Bacteria in Koto Panjang Reservoir, Riau, IndonesiaIrda Sayuti, Darmadi, Adrian Hartanto et al.Koto Panjang Reservoir serves as a vital water resource supporting the social well-being of the local community in the Riau Province. The flow of the Kampar River, acting as the riverine zone and water inlet to the reservoir, provides environmental support for the construction of hydroelectric power plants (PLTA) and the aquaculture practice of Floating Net Cages (FNC). Over the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 10 Feb 2025 · 4,534 accessesView PDFCite