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Evaluating the Nitrate to Phosphate Ratio and Other Physicochemical Characteristics of Different Water Sources in Yeghe Community, Rivers State, Nigeria

S. A. Wemedo, T. Sampson & B. Dick · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Water quality determination has become essential in characterising the nature of water used by humans for various purposes. This study was therefore carried out to assess the nitrate to phosphate ratio and other physical and chemical parameters influencing the quality of water us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v15i130217

Effects of Salt Harvesting on Ground Water Quality in Gongoni Ward, Kilifi County, Kenya

Ali Gakweli, Peter Gikuma-Njuru & Bonface Ombasa Manono · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aims: To determine the effects of salt harvesting on ground water quality in Gongoni ward, Kilifi County. Study Design: The study design was purposive where sampling points were deliberately chosen. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Gongoni ward and its en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i430216

A Comparative Study of COD Removal Efficacy from Pharmaceutical Wastewater by Areca Nut Husk Produced and Commercially Available Activated Carbons

Sharmin Akter, Ferdousi Sultana, Md. Rakibul Kabir, Partha Pratim Brahma, Atkeeya Tasneem, Nandita Sarker, Mst. Mahmoda Akter, Md. Mahbub Kabir & Md. Khabir Uddin · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Pharmaceutical industries in Bangladesh are considered as one major industrial as well as environmental pollution problems which discharge a significant amount of organic contaminants in the environment hence require advanced treatment technologies to decontaminate pharmaceutical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i430215

Impact of Weed Managements and Anthropogenic Stress on Quantitative Attributes of Plant Community Composition in Gopegarh Ecopark, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India

Somdatta Ghosh, Ritusmita Maity, Swagata Rana, Mamoni Kamilya, Surojit Patra & Debashis Kuila · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Eco-parks are generally set up worldwide for serving both recreational and conservation purposes of local biodiversity through limited maintenance. Gopegarh Eco Park was set by the Forest Department, Government of West Bengal in highlands bank of Kangsabati  Kansai) river with a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i430213

Interspecific-Competition Strongly Constrains Species-Richness and Species-Abundance Evenness in a Tropical Marine Molluscan Community Inhabiting Caulerpa Beds, as Compared to Coral-Reefs

Jean Béguinot · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Increasing species-richness at the local scale (within species communities) is accommodated, first, by the diversification of the niches respectively associated to species. Yet, in case of excessive supply in colonizing species issued from the regional pool, the corresponding inc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i430214

The Indian Antelope Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) Appropriate Contender for Domestication could add in Human Society

Suday Prasad, Ravindra Kumar Sohane, Anil Jha & Reyaz Ahmad · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

The domestication of animals was part of a major transformation in the way of life of an increasing number of human societies with deep social and spiritual changes. In the present study, we report about utility of Nilgai and the values of its products and how it can add variety...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i430211

Human and Environmental Health Implications of Pesticide Utilization by Market Gardeners in the Western Highlands of Cameroon

Daniel Brice Nkontcheu Kenko & Parfait Nkontcheu Kamta · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aims: Assessment of human and environmental health implications of pesticide use by farmers in the western highlands of Cameroon, the case of Fotouni. Study design:  Descriptive Cross-Sectional Place and Duration of Study: This work was done between November 2016 and March 2017 i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i330210

Evaluation of the Efficiency of Ceramic Water Filter Improved by Dried Duckweed Plant (Lemna minor) in Wastewater Treatment

S. A. Osemeahon, J. O. Okechukwu & B. J. Dimas · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

The lack of clean water sources due to pollution and industrialisation is a major problem in many countries including Nigeria. To overcome this challenge, various methods have been adopted including phytoremediation treatment. This study evaluates dried duckweed an aquatic plant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i330209

Heavy Metal Content and Physico-Chemical Analyses of Soils under the Litter of some Medicinal Taxa in the Luki Biosphere Reserve, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Myriam Mukadi Ngondo, Nazaire Kabemba Kadima, Prince Bofati Ilonga, Patrick Kayembe Bibasuya, Patience Mpia Ngelinkoto, Paulin Kapepula Mutwale, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Kalima Nkoma Mwange, Johnny Bopopi Mukoko, Nadège Kabamba Ngombe, Pius T. Mpiana & Théophile Mbemba Fundu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the texture, mineral element and heavy metal content of the soil under the litter of different selected species in relation to the plan of their pedogenesis. Methods: The granulometric analysis of the various samples based on laser diffra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i330208

Bio-Tower Application for Improvement of a Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System for Residential Applications–Reduction of Nonpoint Source Pollution by Nitrogen

K. Dölle & S. Giarrusso · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

The application of decentralized wastewater treatment system, also known as septic system is very common in suburban and rural areas with no access to centralized sewage treatment plants. Minimizing water pollution and the effects on wildlife and humans is of specific concern in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i330206

Hydrochemical Characterization of Groundwater Quality in Nkalagu District, Southeastern Nigeria

I. M. Onwe, B. E. B. Akudinobi, C. J. Chizoba & K. A. Ifeanyichukwu · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Hydrochemical characterization of groundwater quality in Nkalagu District, southeastern Nigeria was carried to determine the main factors controlling the chemistry of groundwater and its suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes. Sixty (60) groundwater samples collected fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i230202

Analysis of the Effects of Biological Activities on some Structures in Cross River State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

J. M. Hilili, D. I. Onuora, H. O. Yusuf, R. U. Hilili, O. B. Ojiego, F. R. Raji, F. Dantanko, C. L. Eke & M. H. Hilili · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Engineering structures are constantly subject to damage caused by biological activities such as the action of insects, penetration of roots and fluids. Because of this, we conducted a critical study on how these activities contribute to the collapse of these structures in Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i230203

Using Diatom Assemblages and Physicochemical Parameters to Characterize Waterfalls in Western Highlands of Cameroun, West Africa

Bernadette Noumssi, Nguetsop Victor François, Fonkou Théophile, Kom Meliphe Francis, Ghogue Jean Paul & Tchoumboue Joseph · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Diatoms are mostly aquatic plants, growing in various environmental conditions and habitat. Because of their high sensitivity to environmental variations and rapid response to degradation, they are used as biological indicators. This study aimed to analyses the physicochemical pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i230201

Evaluation of some Medicinal Plants for Green Belt Development in Rock Quarrying Locations at Lokpaukwu, Abia State, Nigeria

C. E. Ogbonna, F. I. Nwafor & O. O. Ogbonnaya · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

This study evaluated air pollution tolerance plants as well as anticipated performance indices of some medicinal plants growing in the Lokpaukwu rock quarrying area in order ascertain their suitability for green belt development. Two quarry locations A which is older and has a hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v14i230200