Aims: This study assesses heavy metal contamination in soils near the Ilokun and Emirin dumpsites in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, focusing on arsenic, chromium, manganese, nickel, and leads to understand the environmental risks posed by these sites. Study Design: The study employed an obs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3671
Aims: Understanding the habitat preferences and ecohydrological factors influencing Brown trout is essential for their effective conservation and management, particularly in Himalayan River systems. However, the lack of previous studies in the region poses a challenge. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3669
Aim: The present work on biofilm examined the various applications of biofilm isolates in the sewage treatment by utilizing their capabilities to form biofilm. Study Design: The biofilm samples were collected from various locations, brought to the laboratory for analysis followed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3670
The overall objective of this study was to determine the ecological status of some freshwater resources in Limbe Municipality with respect to land use land cover changes, water and soil quality. Ecological surveys were carried out to assess the impact of land use and land cover c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3668
Solid waste governance is a significant global challenge, particularly exacerbated in rapidly urbanizing, low- income countries that often lack the infrastructure and resources to manage increasing waste volumes. This study investigates the challenges and practices of integrated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3667
The study was carried out to examine the suitability of lowland soils of Dadinkowa Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, North Eastern Nigeria for rice cultivation. Four profile pits were dug at the crest, middle slope, lower slope and valley bottom positions of the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i3666
Aquatic porous media experience the intrusion of pollutants from natural or anthropogenic sources, affecting the health of aquatic ecosystems. The retention and diffusion of pollutants strongly depend on parameters such as vegetation volumetric fraction (φ), porosity, and medium...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2665
The majority of people living on earth rely on groundwater as their day to day needs of water. However, anthropogenic activities continuously threat this valuable natural resource. People on globe are under tremendous threat due to changes in the physical, chemical and biological...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2663
Landslides are a form of slope failure that may lead to soil and vegetation removal on the earth surface. This study seeks to assess the vegetation recovery status and succession in areas affected by the Tropical Cyclone Idai induced shallow landslides in Eland Sanctuary Park tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2664
The seasonal impacts of spring shed management on water quality play a crucial role in ensuring long-term water security for rural communities. The primary source of freshwater for the local population is the spring water. That was evident in a study conducted for rejuvenation of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2661
The study was conducted to survey the effect of well water sources on production of laying hens in selected poultry farms in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study area was divided into three portions namely Agric. Village, Ajiferere and Temidire. Six (6) poultry farms with la...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2662
Avian taxa are natural indicators of a healthy ecosystem. India has 1332 bird species, about 6% of population. Birds survey was carried out in the winter season from December 2023 to February 2024 at Gorakhpur Zoo (26.713403°N and 83.407705°E, 68m altitude), Uttar Pradesh, follow...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2660
The present study evaluates the Identification and Quantification of polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons in Otamiri River. Water samples were collected from Otamiri River and analyzed for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Samples were collected from various strategic sampling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2659
Deforestation and vegetation loss can trigger various environmental issues, including climate change, desertification, soil erosion, reduced crop yields, loss of vegetation cover, flooding, and other related problems. The study was conducted to examine the impact of deforestation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2658
Akuru, Udiomine Brantley, Ndidi Nwachoko, Tetam, Jack, Miebaka Jamabo, Chigozirim Steve Amadi & Ebenezer Peter-Osah·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Background: Heavy metal-polluted soils are becoming more widespread around the world, as geologic and anthropogenic activity grow. The risk of soil contamination by metals increases drastically with increasing industrialization, urbanization, and oil spillage. Thus, it is necessa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i2657