Smoked fish remains one of the most popular commodities due to its long shelf life, pleasant taste, and widespread availability among both urban and rural populations. In the Niger Delta region where fishes are smoked traditional, there are significant concerns about microbial co...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1435
Umueni Uchenna E., Ogbaji Henderson O., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Osuagwu Eze L., Akpan Nsima A., Ekpe John E., Okabekwe Veraline C., Anumaka Collins C., Obiefuna Grace C. & Warder Amaminor B.·Asian Journal of Geological Research·2026
Rivers in the Niger Delta deliver vital ecological and economic benefits but face increasing pressures from human activities that disrupt hydrology and harm sediment quality. This research assessed the hydrological features, sediment condition, and ecological risks of the Orashi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1230
Ecosystem and environmental degradation have been escalated, resulting in significant contamination of agricultural soils with heavy metals, metalloids, and co-contaminants such as microplastics. This article examines the influence of co-contaminants, particularly microplastics,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25266
This study reports the green synthesis, characterization, and adsorptive performance of ZnO/CuO and MnO/CuO bimetallic nanoparticles for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The nanoparticles were synthesized using Anacardium occidentale (cashew leaf) extract as a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i1425
Background: Mango is highly perishable and difficult to store, which results in considerable post-harvest losses and the accumulation of unutilized waste. Composting these residues represents an ecological strategy to restore soil fertility. Objective: This study aims to contribu...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1752
India’s ethnomedicinal heritage is sustained by an exceptional diversity of medicinal plant species used in household healthcare, community-based traditional healing, and codified systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. In parallel with rising domestic and global demand for...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11325
One important vegetable crop that is commonly used in human meals is the carrot (Daucus carota L.). Mining operations and continuous use of excessive amounts of fertilizers containing metals are the main causes of heavy metal pollution in the soil. The objective of this research...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i1403
Ohaturuonye Sampson O., Ekwere Ifiok O., Ekesiobi Sandra U., Robinson Bright E., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Osuagwu Eze L. & Okpanachi Clifford B.·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2026
Heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments poses significant ecological and public health concerns in the Niger Delta, where fish constitute a major source of animal protein. This study assessed and compared the concentrations of ten heavy metals in farmed catfish from fiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1243
Introduction: Pesticide application modulates agro-soil bacterial richness and physicochemical properties, underpinning ecosystem function and sustainability. Aim: Study investigated bacterial richness and physicochemical parameters of pesticide-polluted soils within the environs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i1642
Ekesiobi Sandra U., Thompson Nwinam I., Akpan Nsima A., Okeke Nkeiruka P., Ohaturuonye Sampson O., Okabekwe Veraline C., Dare Blessing E. & Okpoji Awajiiroijana U.·Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences·2026
Urban water resources in the Niger Delta are increasingly impacted by rapid urbanisation, inadequate waste management, and diffuse anthropogenic inputs. This study evaluated the integrated physicochemical quality and non-carcinogenic human health risks associated with domestic wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajocs/2026/v16i1423
Odeleye Jonathan Oluwafemi, Kasim Moyo, Omotoso Ayodele Jacob, Raji Kazeem Ajayi, Oyekan Mojisola Adejoke & Alawonde Constance Bukunmi·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2026
Water quality is a critical determinant of public health, particularly in developing regions where anthropogenic activities are prevalent. This study evaluated the effects of water pollution on public health, focusing on Osinmo Reservoir in Ejigbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The primar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2026/v20i11261
Heavy metals are resistant to degradation and can remain in the environment, posing long-term risks to human health. This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteria capable of utilizing heavy metals from dumpsites within Keffi Metropolis. A total of forty-eight (48) soil sa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1482
Groundwater is the primary source of domestic water supply in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yet increasing urbanisation and poor sanitation practices raise concerns about its quality and potential health implications, particularly around surface water bodies such as Epie Creek. This st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajopacs/2026/v14i1279
Heavy metal inputs from petrochemical industries, fertiliser plants, oil and gas operations, and intensive farming increasingly impact agricultural soils in industrialised parts of the Niger Delta. These metals persist in soils, influence soil quality, and pose ecological and hum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i1436
Izuchukwu Emeka C., John Ebikienmo P., Ekesiobi Sandra U., Thompson Nwinam I., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U. & Etesin Monday U.·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2026
Surface waters in the Niger Delta remain critical sources of domestic water supply but are increasingly degraded by anthropogenic contamination. This study assessed heavy-metal contamination in the Nun River, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and evaluated associated human health risks. Su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2026/v9i1239