Abattoir effluents can alter the physicochemical condition of receiving waters and affect dissolved oxygen (DO). This manuscript presents an assessment of physicochemical constituents of abattoir effluents from Jimeta-Yola Abattoir and their impacts on dissolved oxygen levels in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i4428
Background: For many years, metallic contamination of surface sediments has attracted the attention of researchers from diverse fields. Lake Dayet Er-Roumi, classified as a Site of Biological and Ecological Interest, is under pressure from various forms of pollution. Aim: This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i101166
Heavy metal contamination of freshwater ecosystems poses significant risks to aquatic organisms, human health and the sustainability of freshwater resources. This study assessed the concentrations, spatial variation, pollution status and potential ecological risks associated with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i91027
The release of potentially harmful metals from waste materials into soil represents a significant pathway for soil contamination. This study quantitatively examined the release potential of metals (Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, and V) from diverse waste streams at predetermined depths (0–20 cm...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i4427
Textile wastewater is used as an alternative irrigation source where freshwater is limited, but repeated application may alter soil heavy-metal status. This study evaluated heavy-metal accumulation in post-harvest soils under a vegetables-jute-T. Aman crop rotation at the Banglad...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i106344
Urban and peri-urban agriculture is the major source of the fresh produce sold in African cities, including indigenous African leafy vegetables such as Solanum nigrum, Cleome gynandra, and Vigna unguiculata. Many urban and peri-urban agricultural activities are practiced close to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i4424
Heavy metal contamination of industrial soils is a persistent environmental concern because of the toxicity and non-biodegradable nature of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and chromium (Cr). This study evaluated EDTA-assisted phytoremediation using Brassica juncea in contaminated soils...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i91014
This study evaluated the effects of textile effluent—an increasingly common irrigation source in Bangladesh’s garment-industry regions—on nutrient acquisition, heavy-metal uptake, and associated health risks in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Six irrigation and fertiliser treatments were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96321
Eyibara, Oghenehokoke U., Abia Uwem B., Asuaiko Ekpedeme R., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Iikediuwa, Sandra C., Omuluche, Collins O., Nwauzor J. N., Nwanekwu Akunna M., Onuchukwu Ejikeme E. & Isaac Stanley C.·Asian Journal of Geological Research·2026
Coastal sediments act as repositories and potential secondary sources of contaminants, while their physicochemical characteristics influence the retention, mobility, and bioavailability of heavy metals. In the Niger Delta, increasing anthropogenic pressures have raised concerns a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3296
Sanda Yusuf Sadau, Ishaya Iliyasu, M. Alpha, Muhammad Lawal, Mubarak Mu’azu Gambo, Gada Sunday Samson & Oyadiran Wuyi Jonathan·Physical Science International Journal·2026
Petroleum exploration and production can introduce potentially toxic metals into the soils and water bodies of host communities, with consequences for both ecosystem integrity and human exposure. This study assessed the concentrations and distribution of ten heavy metals: Ni, Cr,...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i5975
Sanda Yusuf Sadau, Ishaya Iliyasu, Atipo Kolawole M, Ojo Emmanuel O, Obonyilo Edache Gabriel, Tina Abinbola Adeniji & Oyadiran Wuyi Jonathan·Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics·2026
Oil and gas exploration can both introduce and redistribute potentially toxic metals and naturally occurring radioactive material across the soils and water bodies of surrounding communities, opening exposure pathways that reach well beyond the immediate production site. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajr2p/2026/v10i4246
Sanda Yusuf Sadau, Ishaya Iliyasu, M. Ndawashi, M. Alpha, Sunday H. Sarki, Tina Abimbola A. & Oyadiran Wuyi Jonathan·Physical Science International Journal·2026
The total amount of a potentially toxic element in soil, on its own, provides limited information about its mobility or bioavailability. This paper re-examines the geochemical partitioning, extractability and environmental status of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn) in agricu...
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Research Article10.9734/psij/2026/v30i5971
The total concentration of a heavy metal in soil provides limited information about its environmental behaviour, since mobility and potential bioavailability depend strongly on the geochemical phase with which the metal is associated. This study investigated the fractionation, st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i3419
Heavy-metal contamination in oil-producing environments may create human-health concerns through ingestion, inhalation and dermal exposure. This study reassessed non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks associated with Ni, Cr, Cu, Co, Pb, Cd, Fe, Mn, As and Zn in soil and water fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i3341
Domestic water supplies can contain chemical contaminants and heavy metals that may have subtle and not readily apparent health implications. This study aimed to determine the levels of chemicals and heavy metals detected in domestic water sources in Buuri-East Sub-County, Meru C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i91449