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Mycodecolorization of Reactive Red HE7B dye by Achaetomium strumarium and Aspergillus flavus and shelf life determination
Paul Olusegun Bankole, Adedotun Adeyinka Adekunle & Olayide Folashade Obidi
Article: 1278646
Published online: 17 Jan 2017
AbstractforMycodecolorization of Reactive Red HE7B dye by Achaetomium strumarium and Aspergillus flavus and shelf life determination | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Acknowledgement of Reviewers
Senior Editors
Article: 1285647
Published online: 02 Feb 2017
CitationforAcknowledgement of Reviewers | Full Text | PDF (389.7 KB)
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Health risk assessment for carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic heavy metal exposures from vegetables and fruits of Bangladesh
Mahfuza S. Sultana, S. Rana, S. Yamazaki, T. Aono & S. Yoshida
Article: 1291107
Published online: 23 Feb 2017
AbstractforHealth risk assessment for carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic heavy metal exposures from vegetables and fruits of Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Influences of horizontal and vertical aspects of land cover and their interactions with regional factors on patterns of avian species-richness
Brian M. Napoletano, Bryan C. Pijanowski & John B. Dunning Jr.
Article: 1296604
Published online: 02 Mar 2017
AbstractforInfluences of horizontal and vertical aspects of land cover and their interactions with regional factors on patterns of avian species-richness | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Classification of river water quality in Ogun and Ona River Basins, Nigeria using CCME framework: Implications for sustainable environmental management
Adebayo O. Oke, Abimbola Y. Sangodoyin & Taiwo Omodele
Article: 1295696
Published online: 06 Mar 2017
AbstractforClassification of river water quality in Ogun and Ona River Basins, Nigeria using CCME framework: Implications for sustainable environmental management | Full Text | References | PDF (4.5 MB)
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Numerical modelling of pollutant formation in a lifted methane–air vertical diffusion flame
Alechenu Audu Aboje, Mohammed Umar Garba, Ambali Saka Abdulkareem, Edison Muzenda & Aisha Abubakar Faruq
Article: 1302543
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforNumerical modelling of pollutant formation in a lifted methane–air vertical diffusion flame | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Sociocultural factors associated with fish consumption in Lake Albert fishing community: Guidelines for lead and mercury
Andrew Tamale, Francis Ejobi, Charles Muyanja, Irene Naigaga, Jessica Nakavuma, Charles Kato Drago & Deborah Ruth Amulen
Article: 1304604
Published online: 21 Mar 2017
AbstractforSociocultural factors associated with fish consumption in Lake Albert fishing community: Guidelines for lead and mercury | Full Text | References | PDF (781 KB)
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Determinants of hospital solid waste composition of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Abel Omoniyi Afon, Adeniyi Samson Afolabi, Hafeez Idowu Agbabiaka & Akinkunle Akintan Akinbinu
Article: 1300863
Published online: 21 Mar 2017
AbstractforDeterminants of hospital solid waste composition of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (965.5 KB)
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Estimation of residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons concentration in fish species: Implication in reciprocal corollary
Victor Eshu Okpashi, Victor Nwadiogbu Ogugua, Samuel Chibuike Ubani, Innocent Izuchukwu Ujah & Juliet Nwamaka Ozioko
Article: 1303979
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforEstimation of residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons concentration in fish species: Implication in reciprocal corollary | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Coral-associated bacterial extracts inhibit cellular NF-κB pathway
Edwin Oliver, Natarajan Nandakumar, Hanny Faibish, Jacob Gopas & Ariel Kushmaro
Article: 1292865
Published online: 28 Mar 2017
AbstractforCoral-associated bacterial extracts inhibit cellular NF-κB pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effects of artisanal gold mining activities on soil properties in a part of southwestern Nigeria
Adebayo O. Eludoyin, Abosede T. Ojo, Temitope O. Ojo & Olusegun O. Awotoye
Article: 1305650
Published online: 04 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffects of artisanal gold mining activities on soil properties in a part of southwestern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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The link between improved cook-stove use and farm labour input in farming communities in Benue and Kaduna States, Nigeria
R.U. Onyeneke, C.U. Nwajiuba & J.O. Aligbe
Article: 1315909
Published online: 17 Apr 2017
AbstractforThe link between improved cook-stove use and farm labour input in farming communities in Benue and Kaduna States, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (490.9 KB)
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Chromium from tannery waste in poultry feed: A potential cradle to transport human food chain
Sobur Ahmed, Fatema-Tuj-Zohra , Md. Shiblee Hider Khan & Md. Abul Hashem
Article: 1312767
Published online: 19 Apr 2017
AbstractforChromium from tannery waste in poultry feed: A potential cradle to transport human food chain | Full Text | References | PDF (574.5 KB)
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Impact of cement effluent on water quality of rivers: A case study of Onyi river at Obajana, Nigeria
A.R. Ipeaiyeda & G.M. Obaje
Article: 1319102
Published online: 27 Apr 2017
AbstractforImpact of cement effluent on water quality of rivers: A case study of Onyi river at Obajana, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (755.4 KB)
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Elemental analyses and source apportionment of PM2.5 and PM2.5–10 aerosols from Nigerian urban cities
G.C. Ezeh, O.E. Abiye & I.B. Obioh
Article: 1323376
Published online: 08 May 2017
AbstractforElemental analyses and source apportionment of PM2.5 and PM2.5–10 aerosols from Nigerian urban cities | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa in swimming pools
Nada Mahmoud Aboulfotoh Hashish, Aleya Abdel Gawad Abbass & Amira Ezzat Khamis Amine
Article: 1328841
Published online: 19 May 2017
AbstractforPseudomonas aeruginosa in swimming pools | Full Text | References | PDF (634.3 KB)
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Estimation of sulphur dioxide emission from consumption of premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil in Nigeria
O.B. Okedere, J.A. Sonibare, O.E. Ajala, O.A. Adesina & F. Elehinafe
Article: 1330456
Published online: 19 May 2017
AbstractforEstimation of sulphur dioxide emission from consumption of premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil in Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (881.5 KB)
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Development of static type garbage treatment system
S. Matsuda, T. Maruchi, T. Shimizu & S. Itaya
Article: 1322766
Published online: 31 May 2017
AbstractforDevelopment of static type garbage treatment system | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effectiveness of sanitation policy instruments in Mavoko Municipality of Machakos County, Kenya
Juliana Kamanthe Muia Mutua, Jones F. Agwata & Stephen Anyango
Article: 1339387
Published online: 16 Jun 2017
AbstractforEffectiveness of sanitation policy instruments in Mavoko Municipality of Machakos County, Kenya | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Temperature and toxicity of the copper herbicide (NautiqueTM) to freshwater fish in field and laboratory trials
Jacob L. Wagner, Andrea K. Townsend, Amanda E. Velzis & Eric A. Paul
Article: 1339386
Published online: 22 Jun 2017
AbstractforTemperature and toxicity of the copper herbicide (NautiqueTM) to freshwater fish in field and laboratory trials | Full Text | References | PDF (745.4 KB)
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Wastewater from Mexico City contains organotin compounds and organotin-resistant bacteria
Vladimir Paredes-Cervantes, Jane Castillo-Vera, Federico Gomez-Reynoso, Francisco Diaz-Cedillo & Miguel Aguilar-Santelises
Article: 1347996
Published online: 10 Jul 2017
AbstractforWastewater from Mexico City contains organotin compounds and organotin-resistant bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (639.8 KB)
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Review Article
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. A review
Abdulazeez T. Lawal
Article: 1339841
Published online: 14 Jul 2017
AbstractforPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. A review | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Distribution and ecological risks of toxic metals in the topsoils in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana
Godfred Darko, Matt Dodd, Marian Asantewah Nkansah, Yaw Aduse-Poku, Eugene Ansah, David Dotse Wemegah & Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye
Article: 1354965
Published online: 25 Jul 2017
AbstractforDistribution and ecological risks of toxic metals in the topsoils in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Bioadsorbents of heavy metals from coal mines area in Mozambique
Estevao A. Jr. Pondja, Raed Bashitialshaaer, Kenneth M. Persson & Nelson Pedro Matsinhe
Article: 1355088
Published online: 27 Jul 2017
AbstractforBioadsorbents of heavy metals from coal mines area in Mozambique | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Particulate matter pollution from open burning of sawdust in Southwestern Nigeria
O.B. Okedere, B.S. Fakinle, J.A. Sonibare, F.B. Elehinafe & O.A. Adesina
Article: 1367112
Published online: 20 Sep 2017
AbstractforParticulate matter pollution from open burning of sawdust in Southwestern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (977.2 KB)
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Factors affecting the variability in the observed levels of cadmium in blood and urine among never smoker adults aged ≥ 20–64 years and senior citizens aged ≥ 65 years
Ram B. Jain
Article: 1379258
Published online: 24 Sep 2017
AbstractforFactors affecting the variability in the observed levels of cadmium in blood and urine among never smoker adults aged ≥ 20–64 years and senior citizens aged ≥ 65 years | Full Text | References | PDF (775.2 KB)
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A time-series of methane and carbon dioxide production from dairy cows during a period of dietary transition
Mark A. Lee, Allison Todd, Mark A. Sutton, Mizeck G.G. Chagunda, David J. Roberts & Robert M. Rees
Article: 1385693
Published online: 17 Oct 2017
AbstractforA time-series of methane and carbon dioxide production from dairy cows during a period of dietary transition | Full Text | References | PDF (734.2 KB)
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A case study of life cycle impacts of small-scale fishing techniques in Thailand
Francesca Verones, Alya F. Bolowich, Keigo Ebata, Anukorn Boutson, Takafumi Arimoto & Satoshi Ishikawa
Article: 1387959
Published online: 17 Oct 2017
AbstractforA case study of life cycle impacts of small-scale fishing techniques in Thailand | Full Text | References | PDF (779.9 KB) | Supplemental
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Evaluation of cleanup endpoint parameters for sandy beaches polluted with heavy fuel oil
G. Mansour, C. Sukhn, F. Al Ali, B. Hatjian & N. Sabra
Article: 1391676
Published online: 06 Nov 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of cleanup endpoint parameters for sandy beaches polluted with heavy fuel oil | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Reframing communication about Zika and mosquitoes to increase disease prevention behavior
Amanda E. Sorensen, Rebecca C. Jordan & Shannon LaDeau
Article: 1402498
Published online: 21 Nov 2017
AbstractforReframing communication about Zika and mosquitoes to increase disease prevention behavior | Full Text | References | PDF (518.8 KB) | Supplemental
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Preparation and characterization of bioadsorbent beads for chromium and zinc ions adsorption
Suhaib S. Salih & Tushar K. Ghosh
Article: 1401577
Published online: 20 Nov 2017
AbstractforPreparation and characterization of bioadsorbent beads for chromium and zinc ions adsorption | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | Supplemental
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Surface water flow theory application to public policy development and adaptation for arid and semi-arid regions
Michel Soto Chalhoub
Article: 1390030
Published online: 22 Nov 2017
AbstractforSurface water flow theory application to public policy development and adaptation for arid and semi-arid regions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Environmental sanitation unleashed: Effectiveness and challenges of the National Sanitation Day as a community sanitation participatory approach in Aboabo, Ghana
Emmanuel Mawuli Abalo, Seth Agyemang, Samuel Atio, Derrick Ofosu-Bosompem, Prince Peprah & Rita Ampomah-Sarpong
Article: 1405888
Published online: 27 Nov 2017
AbstractforEnvironmental sanitation unleashed: Effectiveness and challenges of the National Sanitation Day as a community sanitation participatory approach in Aboabo, Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (832.2 KB)
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The role of solar energy for carbon neutrality in Helsinki Metropolitan area
Karna Dahal, Jari Niemelä & Sirkku Juhola
Article: 1412152
Published online: 13 Dec 2017
AbstractforThe role of solar energy for carbon neutrality in Helsinki Metropolitan area | Full Text | References | PDF (705 KB)
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Assessment of pollution levels, potential ecological risk and human health risk of heavy metals/metalloids in dust around fuel filling stations from the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Marian Asantewah Nkansah, Godfred Darko, Matt Dodd, Francis Opoku, Thomas Bentum Essuman & Joshua Antwi-Boasiako
Article: 1412153
Published online: 17 Dec 2017
AbstractforAssessment of pollution levels, potential ecological risk and human health risk of heavy metals/metalloids in dust around fuel filling stations from the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (1,020.8 KB)
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Heavy metals concentration and distribution in soils and vegetation at Korle Lagoon area in Accra, Ghana
Benedicta Yayra Fosu-Mensah, Emmanuel Addae, Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah & Frank Nyame
Article: 1405887
Published online: 17 Dec 2017
AbstractforHeavy metals concentration and distribution in soils and vegetation at Korle Lagoon area in Accra, Ghana | Full Text | References | PDF (762.9 KB)
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Potential lead hazards in pre-1978 childcare facilities in Southern Nevada
Melissa J. Marshall, Jessica M. Weislogel & Shawn L. Gerstenberger
Article: 1415627
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforPotential lead hazards in pre-1978 childcare facilities in Southern Nevada | Full Text | References | PDF (710.1 KB)
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Developing CBDR-RC indices for fair allocation of emission reduction responsibilities and capabilities across countries
Izzet Ari & Ramazan Sari
Article: 1420365
Published online: 04 Jan 2018
AbstractforDeveloping CBDR-RC indices for fair allocation of emission reduction responsibilities and capabilities across countries | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Elephant (Loxodonta africana) GPS collar data show multiple peaks of occurrence farther from water sources
Henry Ndaimani, Amon Murwira, Mhosisi Masocha & Fadzai M. Zengeya
Article: 1420364
Published online: 08 Jan 2018
AbstractforElephant (Loxodonta africana) GPS collar data show multiple peaks of occurrence farther from water sources | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | Supplemental
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