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Evaluation of Weaver Birds (Ploceus cucullantus) as Bio-indicator of Contaminants in Benue State, North East and North West Agricultural Belts, Nigeria

P. O. Egwumah, M. I. Iwar & S. I. Hangeior · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2026

Contamination of heavy metals (Hg, Pb, As, Cr, Cd and Cu) in agricultural landscapes is a major threat locally, regionally and globally because it affects the structural and functional properties of the farm environment. In this study, heavy metals were assessed in diverse organs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i2496

Assessment of Groundwater Quality in a Selected Residential Area of Ibadan

Abolarin, Oluwatunmise Peter, Ajao, Tolulope Oyewumi, Praise Adenike Alli, Adebola Saheed Akolade, Victor Ojo Thomas, Jubril Ayinde Waheed & Precious Adesope Olaomotito · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2026

Groundwater is a vital source of drinking water in Nigeria, particularly in peri-urban areas where public water supply is limited. This study evaluated groundwater quality in Awotan Asunle, Ibadan, for domestic use by analysing physicochemical parameters and selected heavy metals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i41330

Cyclodextrin in Water Treatment and Wastewater Management: Recent Advances, Environmental Applications and Future Perspectives

Geeta Verma · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2026

Water pollution from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, pharmaceutical residues, heavy metals, and synthetic dyes has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. Conventional treatment technologies often fail to achieve satisf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i2439

Heavy Metal Pollution in Soils at Informal Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Recycling Sites in Benin

Merveille Gougbedji, Nikita Topanou & Puani Yannick C. Nonti · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Introduction: Informal management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) can lead to the release of heavy metals into surrounding soils, posing environmental concerns. Aims: This study aims to assess heavy metal contamination in soils at informal WEEE management site...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45395

Agronomic Benefits and Contaminant Risks of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Irrigation: An in-situ Analysis

B. S. Kavitha & R. K. Somashekar · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2026

Municipal solid waste (MSW) leachate is increasingly being explored as a low-cost soil amendment due to its high nutrient content. This study evaluated the effects of MSW leachate (MSWL) application on soil properties and heavy metal accumulation in some cereals and millets. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2742

Integrated Assessment of Algal Bioaccumulation, Microbial Indicators, and Metal Pollution in a Human-impacted Kuwano River System, Basti (U.P.), India

Anuradha Tripathi, Gopal Ji Kushwaha, Ravi Kumar Asthana, Roopesh Jaiswal, Harshita Govind Rao & Ankita Srivastava · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

Aims: This study assessed chemical and microbial contamination in the Kuwano River by (i) quantifying concentrations and spatial distribution of selected heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, and trace metals), (ii) evaluating microbial pollution via total coliforms, faecal coliforms...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i34678

Heavy Metal Resistance in Microorganisms Isolated from Waste Dumpsites in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria

M. E. Bassey, M. U. Iwatt, S. I. Umana, O. D. Akan & A. E. Akpakpan · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Waste dumpsites often act as reservoirs for diverse microorganisms and toxic heavy metals, thereby posing serious environmental and public health challenges. Continuous disposal of municipal and domestic wastes promotes the accumulation of heavy metals in soils, which can influen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i3494

Assessment of Health Risks Associated with the Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Lettuce and Tomatoes Grown in the Vegetable Farming Area of the Bobo-Dioulasso Industrial Zone, Burkina Faso

Mamadou Nimi, Issaka Senou, Irénée Somda & Hassan B. Nacro · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Food security and human health are increasingly threatened by soil contamination by heavy metals, particularly for vegetable crops. The main objective of this study was to assess the health risks associated with the accumulation of heavy metals in lettuce and tomatoes grown in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34122

Scientific Dynamics and Applications of Vermicomposting: Bibliometric Analysis and Review of Technical Approaches

Hamza Ouedraogo, Issaka Senou & Hassan Bismarck NACRO · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

The objective of this study was to analyze the dynamics and trends of research on vermicomposting in order to identify areas that have not been explored and to guide future investigations. A bibliometric review was carried out using publications from Scopus, analyzed on R and vis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25993

Hydroxide Precipitation of Selected Metals from an Aqueous Solution: The Influence of Stirring Speed and Time

Sabina Begić, Halid Junuzović, Amra Selimović, Husejin Keran, Indira Šestan, Ervin Karić, Melisa Ahmetović, Azra Halilović & Amna Karić · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The expansion of industrialization and household use of synthetic compounds has generated significant wastewater containing toxic heavy metals. In developing countries, this wastewater is often discharged untreated due to the high cost of advanced treatment technologies. This stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2986

The Invisible Threat of Pollution in Drinking Water and Impact on Human Health in Chhindwara District MP, India

GAUTAM PATIL, DEEPIKA CHOURIYA, A.K. AHIRWAR, SUNDAR LAL PAL & VIKAS SHENDE · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2026

The clean and pure drinking water is the basic need of human civilization. In this research paper tries to determine the pollution level and quality of drinking water of the chhindwara district. Drinking water in Chhindwara district various blocks were carried out and their biolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2026/v27i2984

An Assessment of Lead, Zinc, Iron, and Cadmium Concentration in Cat Fish, Snail and Periwinkle Obtained from Abakpa, Gariki and Ogbete, Markets in Enugu Metropolis

Ujah, Innocent Izuchukwu, Okwesili, Lotanna Chidera & Okenwa, Chukwudi Jude · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2026

This study assessed the concentrations of heavy metals in seafood from three different markets in Enugu Metropolis, focusing on iron, lead, cadmium, and zinc in catfish, snail, and periwinkle. The markets sampled were Abakpa, Garriki, and Ogbete. The extracts of the test samples...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2026/v17i1380

Impact of Bauxite Ore Powder on Histomorphology of Renal Tissue of Spotted Snakehead Fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch, 1793)

Ramita Kumari, Manish Kumar, Deepshikha Samdershi & Bharti Singh Raipat · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2026

Bauxite extraction and the waste it produces are recognized as major contributors to water pollution, especially in areas lacking effective environmental controls. The runoff from bauxite mining contains heavy metals and alkaline compounds. These compounds have been reported to i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2026/v28i21060

Evaluation of Indoor Air Quality in Medical and Residential Areas, Damietta, Egypt

Omnya A. El-Batrawy, Aya El-Sheltawya & Amany F. Hasballah · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Indoor air quality plays a significant role in the health of people as they spend most of their time in the indoor environment. Particulate matter is one of the most important indoor air pollutants involved in a number of adverse health effects. Both indoor and outdoor concentrat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25275

Microbial Characterization and Public Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soils in Kwale, Delta State

Tega Lee-Ann ATAIKIRU & Shifau Wuraola Quadri-Alamutu · Asian Soil Research Journal · 2026

Introduction: the indiscriminate application of agrochemicals threatens soil biodiversity and poses significant public health risks through heavy metal accumulation. Aim: this study evaluated the impact of agrochemical inputs on soil physicochemical properties, microbial populati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/asrj/2026/v10i1221