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Comparative Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations, Environmental Risks and Phytoremediation Potentials of R. racemosa and A. germinans in Mangroves of Niger Delta, Nigeria

Nnawugwu Nwawuike & Hiroaki Ishiga · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

The concentrations of As, Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cr, V, Sr, Y, Nb, Zr, Cl, TS, TiO2, MnO, CaO and P2O5 in the mangrove sediments relative to concentrations in R. racemosa and A. germinans samples from Ogbogoro and Isaka in Niger Delta, Nigeria were assessed. A total of 4 core sediment,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/46734

Allocating a Cumulative Carbon Budget to India –Results from Different Budgeting Periods and Sharing Principles

Sonam Sahu & Izuru Saizen · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

Introduction: Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to 2°C, has stipulated a global discussion regarding allocating a fair share of world’s cumulative carbon emissions to countries. Thereafter, different theories proposing various sharing principles are being proposed....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/46461

Temporal Variations of Urban Air Pollutants in Damietta Port, North Egypt

Mokhtar S. Beheary, Ahmed Abdelaal & Samira M. Matar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

Air pollution is considered one of the most important factors that affect the surrounding environment and the human health. This study investigated seasonal variation in air pollutants parameters (CO, NO2, O3, SO2 and PM10) in Damietta Port (DP), Egypt using the archive data, fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/42760

Inferring Total Species Richness and the Exhaustive Hierarchical Structuring of Species Abundances in Tropical Sea-stars Communities (Asteroidea), Using Numerical Extrapolation of Partial Inventories

Jean Béguinot · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

Even when remaining substantially incomplete, the partial inventory of a species assemblage can provide much more information than could be expected first. Indeed, retrieving this information is made possible by applying a rigorous procedure of numerical extrapolation to the part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/46272

Physicochemical Assessment of Some Pond Water in Patna (India)

Manish Kumar Kanth, Sushil Kumar Singh, Abhijeet Kashyap, Smita Shalini, Aprajita ., Rupam Kumari, Shivangni Singh, Ankita Kumari & Kumari Puja · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

Physicochemical analysis of six ponds situated in different locations in the urban area of Patna, Bihar, India was investigated to evaluate the water quality of the pond. Samples were analyzed on various physicochemical parameters like Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Sol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45720

Comparative Assessment of Fish Processing, Packaging and Marketing Activities in Ibeno and Ikot-abasi Local Government Areas of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

K. Omoruyi, O. J. Abolagba, A. E. Odiko, K. E. Owolabi & U. R. Mbossoh · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2019

The survey assessed fish production and marketing activities in Ibeno (IB) and Ikot-Abasi (IK) Local Government Areas of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. A purposive sampling was used to select the two local government areas because of the presence of high fishing activities in the area...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/31941

Application of Herbicides for Lawn Maintenance in South Western Nigeria: Benefits and Health Challenges

Y. I. Bulu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

There is an increasing shift from machete and machine-based lawn mowing to herbicide application in the south-western Nigeria. Although, people have speculated that this practice is less labour intensive and cheaper, the paucity of data on its implications on human health exists....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45440

Bacteriological Quality and Antibiogram of Isolates Obtained from Creek Town River, Odukpani L.G.A., Cross River State, Nigeria

F. C. Akubuenyi, J. U. Otu & R. Nyong · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The bacteriological quality and antibiogram of isolates from Creek Town River were investigated to determine the quality of the river water and sensitivity patterns of the bacterial isolates. The bacteriological assessment was studied using pour plate and membrane filtration tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/44505

Levels, Spatial and Seasonal Distribution of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in Water, Sediments and Sarotherodon melanotheron from Ologe Lagoon

S. O. Umulor, H. E. Obanya, N. H. Amaeze & C. U. Okoroafor · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are chemical additives of increasing concern in water bodies associated with industrial and urban areas. In this study, they were quantified in sediments, surface water and Black Chin Tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron from three sampling zo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45308

Comparing the Complete Hierarchical Structuration of Species Abundances in Reef Fish Communities According to Coral Morphology, Using the Numerical Extrapolation of Only Incomplete Inventories

Jean Béguinot · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Numerous investigations have been conducted trying to unveil some possible correlations between coral-associated fish communities and different gross types of coral morphology that are assumed being differentially attractive to various kinds of fishes. Investigations in this resp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45402

A Study of Alishan Indigenous Tribal Tourism Development in Taiwan

Hsiao-Ming Chang, Chiu-Hui Hung & Chin-Lung Chou · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The study aims to analyse the tourism development planning of the Taiwan Government for Chinese tourists. Also, the tourists' perceptions about the development of indigenous people through the developing tribal tourism were examined.  The study was done at Chiayi City, Taiwan. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45394

Impact of Ecotourism on the Environment, Society and Culture of Ratargul Swamp Forest in Sylhet, Bangladesh

Kazi Moriom Jahan & Halima Akhter · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Aims: The aim of the paper is to know the type of ecotourism going on Ratargul swamp forest and its impact on the environment, society and culture of the area. Study Design: This paper is a qualitative study and empirical research. It focuses on the change in the local environmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45214

Enumeration of Total Heterotrophic and Petroleum-degrading Bacteria Counts in Water and Sediments from Diobu Creek, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Amala, Smart Enoch · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Introduction: Bacteria play a significant role in the biochemical cycling of nitrogen, carbon, sulphur, and oxygen in aquatic environments. Hydrocarbons are released naturally from oil seeps and incidental discharges which represents a significant source of pollution. Estuarine s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/43545

Understanding the Changes of the Wetland Ecosystem and Its Impact on the Biodiversity of Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, Bangladesh

Halima Akhter, Chand Mia & Salma Akhter Panna · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

In this paper, it is tried to reveal the changes in the ecosystem and biodiversity of a unique wetland known as Tanguar Haor. The global importance of this wetland has made a declaration as the Second Ramsar Site of Bangladesh in 2000. On the other hand, it is also recognised as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/45229