This study evaluated the hematological, genotoxic and oxidative stress biomarkers of Oreochromisniloticus exposed to different concentrations of ethanolic extract of Commelina benghalensis (Dayflower). Sublethal exposure at 1% and 10% LC50 was done for twenty-one (21) da...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4422
This study aims to investigate the temporal variation of temperature inversions, including inversion frequency and inversion strength, in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), a metropolis of Vietnam. The effect of the temperature inversions on PM2.5 concentrations in the dry and rainy seasons...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4421
The formation of informal settlements is increasing rapidly, especially in some developing economies such as the Port Harcourt Municipality in Nigeria. These settlements are vulnerable to several urban challenges from natural and anthropogenic disasters, including the recent COVI...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4418
Aims: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are very toxic and persistent environmental contaminants. The paper is aimed at investigating the cancer risk exposure of PAHs in borehole water collected around five automobile repair workshops within Eket metropolis. Place and Durat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4419
Aim: This study was aimed at evaluating the Ilaje coastal biodiversity scenarios and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Study Design: A Participatory Rapid Appraisal and purposive random sampling technique were adapted. Place and Duration of Study: Field sampling: Parts of Il...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4420
Building maintenance is a very important aspect of every nation's infrastructural development and when properly maintained will preserve the condition of building and other facilities which will in turn reduce the rate of interruption in occupants' services and productivity. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4417
Alegimenlen Abdul Rasheed Odilichukwu, Ado Umar Farouq, Vanessa Amen Idahosa & Onyelusiahu Chinonso Augustine·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2022
This project aimed to determine workers' exposure to volatile compounds in cooking gas and petrol stations in Effurun and its environs. A total of ten cooking gas and petrol stations were randomly sampled for the study. A gas analyzer (Eurotron 3000+ UniGas) was used to collect d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4416
Textile industries play an important role in the economy of developing countries. However, these industries are among the major consumers of water and chemical inputs. They reject considerable quantities of wastewater, the quality of which sometimes threatens the environment due...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4415
Md. Selim Reza, Bulbul Ahmed, S. M. A. Alim, Md. Mohimenul Islam, Md. Muzammal Hoque & Md. Kawsar Alam Nadim·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2022
Two advanced lines: BR8693-8-4-2-1 and BR8693-17-6-2-2, along with BRRI Dhan49 (S. Ck) and BRRI Dhan33 (R. Ck) as checks were tested at farmers’ field in eight locations such as West Byde (BRRI Gazipur), Khulna (Dumuria), Habiganj (Sadar), Chapainawabganj (Gomostapur), Rangpur (S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i4414
This study aimed to determine the impact of artisanal refinery operations on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of soil and water in Igia-Ama, Tombia Kingdom, Rivers State, Nigeria. Physicochemical parameters along with concentrations of heavy metals, polyaromatic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3412
The first earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck at 57 km south of Kyaing Tong, latitude 21.1141°N longitude 99.850°E, on 21st July 2022, at 16:40:08 UTC ( 11:07 a.m. local time ) at the depth of 10 km. Immediately after 30 minutes on the same day of 21st July 2022, the second earthq...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3413
Water quality assessment of Shanti Sagara reservoir for drinking water supply and for water allocation to meet the demands in the semiarid climate is aimed. Seasonal water sampling (Pre monsoon, December 2021 & Post monsoon, May 2022) at 2 depths to investigate physico-chemic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3411
South-Western (SW) Mau forest reserve has been experiencing anthropogenic and natural disturbances creating canopy openings in the forest. The objective of this study was to determine how these canopy openings influence regeneration, forest structure and species diversity. The st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3410
This study was performed to analyze the temporal and spatial characteristics of odor occurrence, how to set priorities of institutional support for customized odor management measures suitable for each region's situation, and manage effective odor reduction focusing on the comple...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3409
This study investigates the accumulation of heavy metals in the tissues of Callinectes sapidus (blue crab) in the study area and evaluating the human health risk of their consumption. The tissues of concern were the gills, muscles and hepatopancreas in the male and female crab sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i3408