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Heavy Metal Exposure in Peri-Mineral Areas of The Bandama River Zone: The Case of The Village of Zagouta in Bouafle Department

Angbo Kousso Marie Angéline, Kambou Sansan Phillippe, Gauze Chantal, Massara Camara Cissé, Djohan Ferdinand & Agnissan Daniel N’guessan · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

Background and Objective: Humans are exposed to metals through their diet and lifestyle, such as in gold panning. Some metals are essential to the physiological functions of the body, while others are non-essential and can be toxic to humans. The aim of this study is therefore to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i3399

Bacterial Prevalence and Health Risk Assessment of Some Heavy Metal Contaminated Seafoods in Yokri Community, Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

Tega Lee-Ann ATAIKIRU, Rita Imafidon, Francis Unuakpa & Omuvwie A. Akpoguma · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Introduction: Freshwater and marine ecosystems within the Niger Delta are vulnerable to oil spills, pipeline leaks, and wastewater discharge from oil exploration activities. These events can introduce a range of contaminants, including heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i61743

Bioaccumulation of Single and Binary Applications of Cadmium and Zinc Contaminants in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)

Olalekan Sunday Fayemi, Abdur-Rahim Adebisi Giwa, Ezekiel Oluwatobi Faluyi, Yekeen Olagunju Oderemi & Ayotunde Gabriel Olorunniyi · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

The pathways of toxic exposure are mostly from air, water, soil and food. Of all these pathways, soil remains the principal pathway toxic wastes like dyes and heavy metals are discharged into the food chain. Soil contaminated with heavy metals is now a universal challenge leading...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i4925

Dose-Dependent Toxicological Effects of Smoked Fish Extract on Liver and Kidney Function in Albino Rats: Implications for Human Health

Wokocha Peter Gift, Opusunju Mandu Boma & Opusunju Boma Harris · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

This study evaluated the toxicological effects of smoked fish extract on liver and kidney function in albino rats, with emphasis on oxidative stress and hematological changes. Twenty adult male rats (180–220 g) were randomized into four groups: a control and three treatment group...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i3394

Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals (Cr and Pb) Contaminated Soils by Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) with the Use of Salicylic Acid

Jeetendra Verma, Dinesh Mani, Vipin Sahu, Pravesh Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Rupesh Kumar Ojha & Suraj Patel · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

The pot experiment was conducted to estimate the phytoremediation potential of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) an ornamental plant for the chromium and lead contaminated soils. The grown as a test plant Cr and Pb was applied as @ 0, 30 and 60 mg/kg and salicylic acid (SA)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65490

Assessment of Health Risks Associated with Potentially Toxic Elements in Groundwater Sources within a Petroleum Depot-hosting Community in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abdul Dimeji Ishola, Sunday Adeoye, Rasheed Tunde Lawal, Ibraheem Olajide Oyebanji & Lateef Taiwo Ishola · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Groundwater is the main source of drinking water for residents of Adebisi Layout in Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. However, the proximity of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Depot to residential areas raises concerns about potential contamination of this crit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i6726

Sub-Chronic Toxicity Testing of Heavy Metals in Target Fresh Water Fish (Coptodon zillii) Histology

Allison Theodore Athanasius & Ogoun Timipa Richard · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This histology-based toxicological study is aimed to advance the histopathological characteristics of fish gills exposed to some known crude oil spill heavy metals. Toxicity tests can measure lethal and/or sublethal effects. These effects are known as measurement endpoints: that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i6511

Histology-Based Sub-chronic Toxicity Assessment of Target Heavy Metals from a Crude Oil Spill Using Testicular Histo-morphometry in Wistar Rats

Allison Theodore Athanasius & Ogoun Timipa Richard · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Toxicology studies the harmful effects of chemical, biological and physical agents in biological systems, which establishes the extent of damage in living organisms. Toxicity tests can measure lethal and/or sublethal effects. This study was aimed at evaluating, in histological te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i51020

Epiphytic Vascular Cryptogams as Bioindicators of Atmospheric Heavy Metal Pollution in Eket Wetlands, Nigeria

Ogbemudia, F.O., Anwana, E. D., Onyebule, C. L. & Mbong, E. O. · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

This study investigates the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in epiphytic vascular cryptogams as indicators of atmospheric pollution in Eket wetlands, Nigeria. The research assessed seasonal variations in heavy metal concentrations of Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis undulata, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1256

Concentration and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metal in Roadside Soil in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Samuel Akpan Nta, Erewari Ukoha-Onuoha, Ikpe Jimmy Udom & Unwana Iniobong Udoumoh · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2025

Aims: This study determines the heavy metal impacts on roadside soils and its potential health hazards in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Background: Roads affect natural environment to a large extent because automobile act as line sources of heavy metal pollutants. Emission from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2185

Investigation of Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals in Soils of Selected Auto Mechanic Workshops in Nimo, Njikoka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Ikeh OA, Ejidike LC, Ofoelo SE & Igwilo MO · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2025

Auto mechanic workshop activities and disposal of the wastes into open plots, farms and water drains could pose an environmental risk considering the water table in the east region of Nigeria and shallow bore-holes dug to get water for domestic use. This research aimed at investi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2025/v9i2184

Mathematical Assessment of Heavy Metals and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Commonly Consumed Seafood: Health Risk Implications in Idema-Abureni Clan, Ogbia, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Wellington, E. Ogbomade, Innocent. C Eli & Osuagwu, U.O · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

This carried out the mathematical evaluation of health risk of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in selected seafood in Idema-Abureni Clan, Bayelsa State. Seafood were collected from Idema River. Heavy metals, PAHs, estimated daily intake (EDI), life cancer risk (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i51718

Characterizing Physico-Chemical Parameters of Raw Paint-Based Industrial Effluent: Case Study of Abuja, Nigeria

Ajanya, J.I., Ogunlade-Anibasa, G.O., Ejeikwu, E.O. & Malann, Y.D. · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2025

Environmental pollution has become a worldwide and a global problem as increase in human population has led to increase in the establishment of more industries to meet the growing needs of the growing population. This is endangering the entire ecosystem due to the toxic effects o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2025/v26i3918

Physico-Chemical Properties and Heavy Metals of Fresh and Spent Drilling Muds from a Selected Oilfield Environment

Joachim J. Awaka-Ama, Godwin J. Udo, Aniedi E. Nyong & Ifiok O. Ekwere · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

This work evaluated the concentrations of heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) using AAS, GC-MS and UV-Vis spectrophotometer respectively, as well as physico-chemical parameters of freshly formulated, and the effluent samples of drilling muds from Eastern Obolo Oilfie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5702

Health Risk Assessment of Some Heavy Metals Contents in Sediment and Water at Balanga Dam Gombe State, Nigeria

Usman Y. M, Isa Bakari, Abdullah Z. A, Baka E. F & Mohammed A.B · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Heavy metals are occurring in natural waters bodies can be found in both dissolved and particles form which are essential to living organisms, yet may become highly toxic when present in high concentrations. The study was aimed at evaluating heavy metals potential in Balanga Dam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4994