Mangrove estuaries are dynamic ecosystems influenced by complex interactions between freshwater inflow, tidal exchange, nutrient cycling, and anthropogenic activities. This study investigated the seasonal dynamics of physicochemical characteristics and nutrient enrichment in the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i6946
Mahbuba Begum, Yeasmin N. Jolly, Rahat Khan, Md. Ahosan Habib, Md. Bazlar Rashid, Md. Jamiul Kabir, Shirin Akter, Md. Shohel Rana, S. M. M. Al-Mamun & Syed Mohammod Hossain·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Heavy metal accumulation in sediments and soils near industrial and energy production zones is receiving increased attention from recent studies. In Bangladesh, rapid industrialisation and energy extraction are intensifying environmental contamination risks within surrounding eco...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i6944
Community-Based Forest Resource Management (CBFRM) has emerged as a critical approach for promoting sustainable forest use and conservation in forest-dependent rural communities. This study compares the forest resource management strategies adopted by the Nchumuru and Adele commu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5941
The herbaceous diversity serves as primary nutritional foundation for diverse range of fauna within tropical sanctuary ecosystems. Therefore, systematic evaluation of community structure of herbaceous plant species is essential to manage habitat of both carnivores and herbivores...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5942
Sea snakes (family Elapidae, subfamilies Hydrophiinae and Laticaudinae) constitute a remarkable evolutionary radiation of secondarily aquatic reptiles adapted to nearshore and pelagic marine environments across the Indo-Pacific Ocean. India, with its 7,516-kilometre coastline enc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i6943
Community-based tourism contributes to the socio-economic development of an area in several ways. This study examines the contribution of nature-based tourism activities to the selected coastal community stakeholders. A quantitative research design was used to achieve the study o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5939
Background: The development of nature-based ecotourism requires a balance between environmental utilisation and conservation, along with active involvement from local communities. The increasing number of tourist visits to the Mengeruda Hot Springs area has the potential to place...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5940
The presence of antibiotics and biocidal agents in aquatic environments raises significant concerns due to their potential impacts on water quality and human health. This study aimed to detect residues of various antibiotics and biocides, in the Atavu River. Samples were collecte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5938
Illegal mining in rural communities of the Federal Capital Territory could have significant impact on aquatic ecosystems. Kundu River in Kwali Area Council is situated around rocky areas where intense mining activities are dominant. Kundu community relies on this river for porta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5936
Phthalic Acid Esters (PAEs) are persistent pollutant and endocrine disruptors used as plasticizers. As these phthalates are not covalently bounded to its matrix, they are leached out from the plastic matrix. These leached out phthalates causes pollution of water, and soil. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5937
Agarwood, also known as Gaharu, holds a prominent place in traditional medicine. Its wider adoption and increased yield will also make agarwood-based natural products more accessible to the public. This study aimed to develop reliable volume estimation models for agarwood trees u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5935
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), a self-pollinated Solanaceae crop originating from the Peru–Ecuador region, is a globally important and widely cultivated vegetable valued for its high productivity, profitability, and nutritional significance. The present study evaluated the eff...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5934
Soil contamination has emerged as a significant threat to agricultural sustainability, with chromium toxicity representing a major concern. The presence of chromium in soils disrupts microbial communities and diminishes enzymatic activity, thereby adversely affecting essential so...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5932
This study evaluates the salinity and sodicity hazards of groundwater and their impact on irrigation suitability in Bharuch district, Gujarat. It was undertaken to assess groundwater quality for irrigation. The total of 210 samples were collected from seven talukas viz., Bharuch,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5933
Mahbuba Begum, Yeasmin N. Jolly, Rahat Khan, Selina Yeasmin, Md. Ahosan Habib, Md. Bazlar Rashid, Shirin Akter, Md. Shohel Rana, M. M. Mahfuz Siraz, S. M. M. Al-Mamun & Syed Mohammod Hossain·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Produced water constitutes the largest fraction of waste generated in the oil and gas extraction industry, while drilling waste represents the second major fraction. Both types of waste are typically discharged into evaporation ponds, which therefore serve as the primary accumula...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5930