Kuok Ho Daniel Tang · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
This paper has been retracted due to complain from the University regarding data protection policy.
Romana Rima, Abdullah Al Ryhan, Sony Ahmed, Rafiq Islam, Sharif Hossain Munshi & Sabbir Azam · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
The Meghna River is one of the most important rivers in Bangladesh, one of the three rivers, the Ganges delta, and the largest delta in the world in the Bay of Bengal. The water quality of Meghna has become a matter of concern due to serious levels of pollution. The present study...
Francis Théotime Mahudjro Hounsou, Haziz Sina, Alphonse S. Avocefohoun, Pepin Aina, Ahotondji Bertin Gbaguidi, Kuassi Marcellin Amoussou-Guenou & Lamine Baba-Moussa · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
The peoples in Cotonou give themselves to sorting and recycling activities of scrap metal for lack of financial means. The uncontrolled use of this scrap metal has effects on the health of users (waste pickers, sorters, recyclers …). It was to assess the radiological quality and...
Mandu A. Essien-Ibok · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Acute toxicity effects of ethanol extract of Alchornea cordifolia leaf on Clarias gariepinus fingerlings was investigated over a 96hr exposure period as a potential organic piscicide. A static toxicity bioassay was performed after preliminary trial tests (range-finding test) were...
Tanuja Barua, Papia Sultana Kanon & Mehedi Hasan Munna · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Most of the cities in the world, a solid waste recycling process is a part of the effective and sustainable waste management system. Although the local authorities ignore the recyclable solid waste materials during waste management activity, a number of self-waste collectors and...
Victor E. Amah & Fortune A. Agu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
The groundwater quality of Rumuola community of Rivers State, Nigeria was investigated. This study was done to determine the pollution potential of a solid waste open dump in a borrow pit in the community. The leachate pollution index was calculated for the borrow pit at the cent...
S. A. Nta, I. J. Udom & S. O. Udo · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
A field study was conducted to investigate palm oil mill effluent (POME) pollution impact on ground water quality and agricultural soils. Raw POME and two water samples were also collected from the downstream and upstream locations away from the effluent discharge point using 1 l...
Nsikak O. Abiaobo, Idopiseabasi E. Asuquo & Enobong P. Akpabio · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Different scientific studies with useful contributions in biomonitoring different environmental parameters and knowledge of their influences on aquatic ecosystem health and ultimately that of man have evolved through the years, however with scanty toxicological evidences. The pre...
A. O. Omonona, A. T. Adetuga & T. V. Solotan · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Water is very crucial for the survival and maintenance of most living organisms. The quality of water available for plant, animal or human use cannot therefore be compromised. This study therefore examined the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of water samples i...
Dereje Dejene & Eyob Tilahun · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Imprudently disposed and burning of organic wastes have been causing environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emission. The objective of this study was to characterize the biochar produced from different agricultural wastes to explore its potential use as organic soil amendment...
Ephraim Risul Biwe, Voncir Nanmwa & Alhaji Muhammad Hassan · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
The aim of this study was to assess the variability of extractable micronutrients in the varying topoposition soils of Gubi village. Four profile pits were dug at each of the designated topopositions making a total of eight profiles. The profiles were dug at the crest, upper slop...
Kahsu Gebretsion & Kiros Abay · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Aims: The study was conducted with the aim to identify the appropriate propagation techniques of the Oxytenanthera abyssinica. Study Design: Four different propagation techniques namely rhizomes, culm cuttings, direct seed sowing and seedlings were used. A randomized complete blo...
Hadiza Z. Hadejia, Jibrin Gambo, Binta Zakari, Yusuf A. Yusuf & Ibrahim L. Muhammad · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Wetlands are transitional points of habitats that are normally situated between a water body, vegetation cover and dry land. Human activities and climate change influence, the net loss of natural features in global wetlands. However, in the earlier 1990s, people began to understa...
J. E. Adewoyin, S. A. Ogunyemi, S. A. Samson, M. O. Adamu & O. Fasote · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Flooding is a serious, common, and costly hazard that many countries face regularly, therefore a global concern. Vulnerability to flood hazards is likely to increase unless effective flood mitigation and management activities are implemented. Flooding is one of the most common en...
Henri Kunzi Mbale, Michael Tshibangu Mukendi, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Anthony Batoba Kikufi & Félicien Luyeye Lukoki · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2020
Aim: To identify invasive aquatic alien plant species found in the Pool Malebo and some rivers in Kinshasa city, their behavior as well as their socio-economic impacts. Study Design: The study used a combination of purposive sampling and simple random sampling in order to select...