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Estimation of Water Utilized for Washing Vehicles in Shrigonda Town, India

Bapu D. Deokar, Ujjwala R. Khare & Nitin N. Mundhe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

The rapid growth of urbanization leads to the demand for new vehicles. With increasing numbers of new vehicles, vehicle washing centers also increased. Most of these washing centers are used groundwater. As a result, the groundwater level is decreasing, leading to a shortage in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i2435

Some Observations on the Nest Site Selection, Nesting and Other Breeding Behaviors of Greater Adjutant Stork (Leptoptilos dubios) in the Flood Plains of Kosi River in District Bhagalpur, Bihar, India

D. N. Choudhary & Abdullah · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

Greater adjutant stork (Leptoptilos dubios) is the largest and rarest stork belonging to the order Ciconiformes. It is one of the threatened bird species of the world and widely considered to be endangered. The present investigation was carried out to study the nest site selectio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i2434

Trace Element Assessment of Eleyele up Stream Lake, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

Mohammed Mojeed Ayomide, Oghenero Great Siloko, Ojo Folashade Gift & Oyelade Michael Damoye · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

This research work was carried out to assess the concentrations of selected trace elements in Eleyele upstream lake, Ibadan, South-Western, Nigeria. Nine water samples and eight sediment samples were analyzed for their physiochemical and trace element properties to quantify pollu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i2433

Assessment of Physico-chemical and Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water Sources in Kakamega County, Kenya

Ernest Othieno Odwori & Jacob Wanambacha Wakhungu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

Water-borne diseases still present a major health burden in Africa. Large segments of the rural population here have no access to potable water. This study has been designed to assess the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water sources in the study area. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1432

Spatial Analysis of Active Dumpsites Distribution Pattern in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

E. C. Alilonu, A. A. Obafemi & O. S. Eludoyin · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

The study analysed the distribution patterns of active dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers state, Nigeria. The study made use of locational data obtained through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and the data were subjected to analysis in ArcGIS environment. Ne...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1431

Evaluation of Awareness about Electronic Waste and Concern for the Environment in Tayma Governorate, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia

Karima M. El-Absy, Arbah K. El-Rabiaa, Mashaal S. El-Sharary, Nawal S. El-Sharary, Rokaya S. El-Balwy & Waad A. El-Rabiaa · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

This study was carried out to evaluate the people’s awareness level about electronic waste (e-waste) disposal and management practices as well as their impact on environment, also provides recommendations for moving forward on this problem in Tayma governorate, KSA. The data for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1430

Water Quality Assessment of Karnaphuli River of Bangladesh Using CCME-WQI Method

Sanjida Mukut, Md. Mostafizur Rahaman, Md. Rashedul Azim, Md. Moazzam Hossain & Mohammad Helal Uddin · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

Karnaphuli River is one of the largest recipients of industrial effluent among all the rivers in Bangladesh in the last couple of years. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the suitability of the river water for irrigation, livestock and other uses and to identify the m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1429

Study of Phytoplankton Abundance and Species Diversity in Shahjangi Pond of Bhaghalpur District, Bihar, India

Priyama Kumari & Ashok Kumar Thakur · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2023

In the present study, species diversity and phytoplankton abundance were examined in Shahjangi Pond in the Bhagalpur region of Bihar. The present study was carried out from April 2021 to March 2022. Phytoplankton is considered a type of microscopic plankton capability of a photos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1428

The Influence of Cassava Mill Effluents on Soil Microbial Community in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria

F. C. Akubuenyi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

The influence of cassava mill effluent on the microbial community of the soil was determined using viable counts method. Soil samples were collected from different sites (Locations A, B, C and D) impacted with cassava mill effluent, and also from sites unimpacted with cassava mil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4459

Environmental Gradient: An Ecological Surrogate to Phytosociological Diversity of a Tropical Mangal-Rainforest-Ecotone in a Hydromesic Tripartite Plant Community

Edwin-Wosu, Nsirim Lucky & Mojuetan, Tosanyemi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

Aim: To assess influence of edaphic environmental gradients as surrogate to phytosociological diversity in a hyromesic habitat. Study Design:  A systematic sampling approach of line-transect method was used. Place and Duration of Study: Field sampling: tropical mangal-rainforest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4427

Calls for Conservation: A Review of Bioacoustics Monitoring with Case Studies from India

Manya Muthanna Kotera & Andrea D. Phillott · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

With recent technological advances and greater accessibility of equipment, bioacoustics monitoring has emerged as a valuable method that utilises biologically-produced acoustic signals to gather information on the presence and absence of animals, as well as their behavioural and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4425

Histopathological and Oxidative Stress Response of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Varying Concentrations of Sawdust Extract

O. O. Ashade, A. B. Idowu, I. T. Omoniyi & K. O. Ademolu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

Persistent dumping of sawdust on water banks and or directly into water bodies as a consequence of sawmilling activities is becoming alarming. This study therefore evaluated the effect of sawdust extract on some selected physiological parameters such as histopathology and oxidati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4426

Phytoplankton Composition and Abundance in Mbiakong River, Cross River Estuary, Niger Delta, Nigeria

G. I. Asuquo, I. I. Akpan, U. U. George, I. E. Asuquo, J. E. Ukpatu & I. N. Ejiogu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

The phytoplankton composition and abundance in Mbiakong River, Cross river estuary, Niger Delta, Nigeria was studied for a period of one year (March, 2021-February, 2022). Plankton net of mesh size 55µm was used to collect plankton samples from below the water surface, after towi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4424

Species Richness, Diversity and Distribution of Phytoplankton in Fertilised Ponds of the Western Highlands Agro-Ecological Zone of Cameroon

Kenfack Donhachi Aimerance, Daniel Brice Nkontcheu Kenko, Zebaze Tagning Pegis Davy, Efole Ewoukem Thomas & . Tchoumboue · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2022

In developing countries, advanced aquaculture techniques are still at the embryonic stage. This study was carried out from January to December 2021 in the ponds of the West Cameroon Region and at the Ichthyology and Applied Hydrobiology Research Unit of the University of Dschang...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4423