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Community Attitude and Religious Bonding in Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation: A Study of Kilpura-Khatima-Surai Corridor, Terai Arc Landscape, India

Khima Nand Balodi & Meraj Anwar · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Religious and cultural beliefs among the communities residing on the edge of forests                             areas are important in developing human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures and                           conservation of various endangered species. Kilpura-Khatima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41957

Removal of Heavy Metals Cd (II), Fe (III) and Ni (II), from Aqueous Solutions by Natural (Clinoptilolite) Zeolites and Application to Industrial Wastewater

Hoda Abd El-Azim & Fekry A. Mourad · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The adsorption mechanism of Cd, Fe, and Ni, ions on natural (clinoptilolite) zeolites, a regional low-cost natural available adsorbent was studied in a batch adsorption system. The effect of several parameters such as contact time, zeolite dose, particle size, the effect of pH, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41004

Threats and Conservation Incentives for Sustainable Management of South West Mau Forest, Kenya

Clifford Kipngeno Langat, Eric Koech, Andrew Kiplagat & Yuda Odongo Owino · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

South West Mau Forests (SWMF) is an important resource to Kenya and beyond. Despite its importance, there is an imminent anthropogenic threat to its conservation which has altered its current importance. There is a need for urgent implementation of sound and feasible forest conse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/42130

Approaches and Constraints for Community Participation in Wildlife Conservation: A Case Study of the Rungwa Game Reserve in the Manyoni District

Kileti V. Tarimo & Fadhili H. Mgumia · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The study was tailored to assess the approaches and constraints for community participation in wildlife conservation in the Rungwa Game Reserve particularly in the Rungwa and Mwamagembe villages in the Manyoni District. Specifically, the study focused on the approaches used for c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41704

Comparative Evaluation of Microbial Diversity of Epipellic and Benthic Sediments using Cultural and Metagenomics Techniques

U. O. Edet, S. P. Antai, A. D. Asitok & A. A. Brooks · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Introduction: Studies have shown that molecular techniques are better in describing microbial diversity in various ecosystems than cultural techniques. The study was aimed at comparative evaluation of the microbial diversity of benthic and epipellic sediments using cultural and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41431

Botanical Composition of Fabaceae Family in the Brazilian Northeast, Maranhão, Brazil

Gustavo da Silva Gomes, Guilherme Sousa Silva, Domingos Lucas dos Santos Silva, Regiglaucia Rodrigues de Oliveira & Gonçalo Mendes da Conceição · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Fabaceae, one of the most diverse families in the world, recognized for its ecological and economic potential; divided into six subfamilies (Caesalpinioideae, Cercidoideae, Detarioideae, Dialioideae, Duparquetioideae) In Brazil, it is the largest botanical family found in all the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41207

Assessment of Sanitation and Water Supply Coverage in a Rural Community of Kogi State, Nigeria

M. I. Alfa, M. A. Ajibike & R. E. Daffi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

In order to assess the sanitation and water supply coverage in a rural community of Kogi State, Nigeria as a knowledge base for the actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals 6.1 and 6.2, a cross-sectional study was carried out amongst 325 household heads in Oforachi comm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41602

Numerical Extrapolation of the Species Abundance Distribution Unveils the True Species Richness and the Hierarchical Structuring of a Partially Sampled Marine Gastropod Community in the Andaman Islands (India)

Jean Béguinot · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Even when it remains substantially incomplete, the partial inventory of a species assemblage can provide much more information than could be expected at first. This can be achieved by applying a rigorous numerical extrapolation procedure that fully extends the incomplete sampling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41293

Assessment of Recharge and Discharge Areas in Abakiliki and Environs Using Hydrologic Parameters in Shallow Wells

B. E. B. Akudinobi, P. N. Obasi & O. C. Akakuru · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This research assessed the recharge and discharge areas in Abakiliki and environs to determine the direction of groundwater movement. Three major stages of procedures were used in this research: data collection, processing, and interpretation. With the aid of a water level indica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40954

Application of Geospatial Technologies in Assessing Gully Erosion in the Humid Tropics of Eniong Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Ikpong Sunday Umo, Obot Akpan Ibanga & M. C. Ike · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The application of geospatial tools in geomorphic mapping plays an essential role in the understanding of both landscape evolution and natural hazards (notably gully erosion) across scales. This study investigates the pattern and influence of gully erosion in Etim Umana axis of E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40224

Application of the Column of Fe3O4 Free Nanoparticles to Removal of Heavy Metals in Real and Synthetic Leachate

Fahimeh Moghadam, Hamid Reza Pourzamani, Bijan Bina, Hossein Movahedian Attar, Mohammad Hassan Mahmoudian & Asiyeh Moteallemi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

Background and Aim: landfill leachate is a type of wastewater that contains significant amounts of soluble organic compounds. The aim of this study is determining the efficiency of the column of nanoparticles in removing heavy metals from leachate. In this study; the required lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40533

Hydrogeomorphologic and Limnologic Characteristics of Goro Dong (Lake) in Numan Area, Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

Ezekiel Yonnana, Aminu Raji & Alikidon Ambrose Voh (jr) · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

This paper examines some hydrogeomorphic and limnologic characteristics of Goro Dong - A fluviatile lake, as a contributory objective towards conservation and sustainable use of fluviatile lakes and ponds resources in Numan Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Hydrogeomorphic Characte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41171

Regional Climate Models Projections of Wind Speed in Morocco for Period 2020-2050

Y. El Hadri, V. Khokhlov & M. Slizhe · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The Moroccan energy system is highly dependent on external energy markets. Therefore, the current renewable energy strategy is focused on deployment of large-scale renewable technology projects. Morocco has abundant wind resources. Estimations made by developing organizations in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/41112

Application of Electrical Resistivity in Mapping Subsurface Characteristics

Tajudeen Olugbenga Adeeko & Damilola Oluwafemi Samson · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2018

The subsurface is made up of different geologic materials occurring at various depths. In basement terrain, the lithological unit that can be noticed made up of the weathered layer, weathered/fractured basement, and fresh basement. This research applied the application of vertica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEE/2018/40096