Illegal artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State, Nigeria, has resulted in severe environmental contamination and widespread exposure to toxic heavy metals, particularly lead (Pb). This study presents the design, optimization, and evaluation of a low-cost sand–charcoal–gravel filtr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5931
Md Shohel Rana, Masfika Jemin Kaeya, Most Rayhana Rahman, K. M. Fayek Itteshaf Rownok, Md Jamiul Kabir, Md Mahbubul Haque, Md Safiur Rahman & Yeasmin Nahar Jolly·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Phenolic compounds have been recognized as priority pollutants with significant environmental and health impacts due to their toxicity and carcinogenic properties. Phenol and a few phenolic derivatives (2-methyl phenol, 3-methyl phenol, 2-methoxy phenol) were investigated in wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5929
This study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and suitability of water resources for human consumption and agricultural irrigation in the granite mining area of Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka. A total of thirty-five water samples were collected during the pre-m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i5928
Christover Alfarani Bawole, Syafrudin Raharjo, Selvi Tebaiy, Umi Yuminarti, Yuanike Kaber, Mudjirahayu Mudjirahayu, Elieser V. I. Y. Sirami, Roni Bawole & Abraham Wiliam Manumpil·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Marine ecotourism has emerged as a tourism development approach that seeks to balance marine ecosystem conservation, local community well-being, and long-term economic sustainability. The Social–Ecological Systems (SES) framework developed by Ostrom and McGinnis provides an analy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4927
Salomon Bwirabuciza Luhinzo, Daniel Sefania, Mapenzi Kaluguto, Nehemiya Lampenzi, Mkambwa Elondano John, Penedimanja Pancrace, Dramani Lotse, Martin Nyogolo, Benjamin Mukasani & Lambert Niyoyitungiye·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Secondary African cities are increasingly trapped between rapid, unplanned urbanization and escalating climate-related hazards. Uvira (DRC), strategically located between the steep Mitumba Mountains and Lake Tanganyika, exemplifies this critical vulnerability. Methods: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4924
Anthropogenic land use alterations of soil, which are among the most significant and persistent agents of change in the structure of landscapes, are primarily caused by urbanization, agricultural expansion, deforestation, industrial growth, and infrastructure expansion. The ecolo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4925
Urban parking management in Ghana has largely been approached as a technical and administrative issue, with limited attention to its participatory and governance dimensions. This article examines the extent to which public engagement in urban parking management reflects meaningfu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4921
Biophilic architecture, which emphasizes the connection between humans and nature, is gaining recognition as a viable approach to sustainable design. By incorporating natural elements into built environments, it aims to enhance human well-being while improving environmental perfo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4922
Wetlands function as dynamic habitats that sustain rich avian diversity, offering good resources for both resident and migratory bird species. A detailed survey was conducted at Jagatpur Wetland in district Bhagalpur, Bihar. The present study was carried out from January 2023 to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4923
Water is an important resource for life, livelihood, and development, especially in rural areas where access is often limited. This study examines household water consumption and water security in Mawlyndep village, Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya, based on primary data from 79 hou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4920
Water, the most essential natural resource for life and the environment, is becoming scarce due to increasing demand, making conservation through reduced wastage, recycling, reuse, and artificial recharge crucial.This study evaluates the suitability of pre-monsoon groundwater in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4919
Aims: This study aims to explore forest cover dynamics in Bangladesh by applying machine learning techniques to satellite-derived data, and to evaluate the performance of different algorithms in detecting and forecasting land cover changes. Study Design: A quantitative, remote se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4918
It is essential to remove heavy metal ions from industrial or domestic waste before they are released into water sources, as their presence in water, even in small concentrations, is a significant environmental concern. Industrial, domestic, and agricultural activities are the pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4917
Gulnara Badridze, Zaal Kikvidze, Eva Chkhubianishvili, Luara Rapava, Lali Chigladze, Nino Ciklauri & Nino Tsartsidze·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Heavy metal contamination is an increasing threat to plant communities worldwide, yet most studies examine antioxidant stress responses in single target species. Here we report the effects of lead and cadmium contamination on the antioxidant system of ten plant species representi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4915
Several bioactive molecules derived from mulberry have already achieved considerable prominence in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. Mulberry (Morus spp.), a member of the family Moraceae, has been cultivated across Asia, Europe, and the Americas for millennia, principal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4916