Environmental Engineering
Network meta-analysis of cadmium toxicity against Chlorella vulgaris and the role of growth stimulants and macronutrients

M. Iqhrammullah; S. Saudah; M. Monalisa; F. Fahrurrozi; S.A. Akbar; S.S. Lubis

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.04.05*

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The presence of heavy metals, specifically cadmium, in the environment poses significant threats to both ecological systems and human health. However, microalgae have shown potential in addressing this issue through their ability to absorb cadmium and produce valuable biomass, ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Machine learning using random forest to model heavy metals removal efficiency using a zeolite-embedded sheet in water

N.D. Takarina; N. Matsue; E. Johan; A. Adiwibowo; M.F.N.K. Rahmawati; S.A. Pramudyawardhani; T. Wukirsari

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 321-336

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.01.20

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Zeolite has been recognized as a potential adsorbent for heavy metals in water. The form of zeolite that is generally available in powder has challenged the use of zeolite in the environment. Embedding powder zeolite in a nonwoven sheet, known as a zeolite-embedded sheet can ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Ecotoxicological insight of phytochemicals, toxicological informatics, and heavy metal concentration in Tridax procumbens L. in geothermal areas

N.B. Maulydia; R. Idroes; K. Khairan; T.E. Tallei; F. Mohd Fauzi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 369-384

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.01.23

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Tridax procumbens L. is a plant that grows abundantly in the Ie-Seu'um geothermal area in Aceh Province, Indonesia. The objective of this study is to determine metabolite compounds from Tridax procumbens plants in a geothermal area using qualitative and quantitative analyses. ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Health risk assessment and microplastic pollution in streams through accumulation and interaction by heavy metals

A.M. Sabilillah; F.R. Palupi; B.K. Adji; A.P. Nugroho

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 719-740

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The threat posed by microplastics to humans through fish consumption is potentially great due to microplastics’ capacity to adsorb heavy metals. The Code and Gajahwong streams have suffered from plastic and heavy metal pollution as the major rivers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Geospatial visualization and seasonal variation of heavy metals in river sediments

D. Justus Reymond; K. Sudalaimuthu

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 309-322

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.10

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Heavy metals can enter the food chain in the aquatic environment and become available for accumulation in biota. Industrialization and agricultural developments are progressively causing ecological concerns, which must be addressed. This study aimed to ascertain the heavy metals ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Microplastics on the growth of plants and seed germination in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

Y.S.K. De Silva; U.M. Rajagopalan; H. Kadono

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 347-368

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.03.03

Abstract
  Growth of plants, apart from being complex and highly dynamic, is directly dependent on the environmental conditions, particularly the quality of soil for terrestrial plants and the water quality for aquatic plants. Presence of microplastics in the environment may affect the plant growth in numerous ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Natural enrichment of chromium and nickel in the soil surrounds the karst watershed

R.D.P. Astuti; A. Mallongi; A.U. Rauf

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 383-400

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.03.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: As a public concern, monitoring and controlling toxic metals pollution is needed worldwide. Due to the ability of poisonous metals in biomagnification and bioaccumulation, they can cause several adverse impacts on ecological and human health. The study aims to assess chromium ...  Read More

Heavy metals loads in soil, farmlands and plant crop at open dumpsite

O.B. Akintan; J.A. Olusola; A.M. Azeez

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 449-460

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.04.05

Abstract
  This study aimed to evaluate concentrations of selected heavy metals in the soils of Ilokun dumpsite and adjourning farmlands, and to determine as well levels of heavy metals uptake in various parts of Carica papaya plant collected from the dumpsite. Twenty-two soil samples were collected within the ...  Read More

Treatment of small scale gold mining wastewater using pilot-scale sedimentation and Cocopeat filter bed system

J. Samaniego; M.A.N. Tanchuling

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 461-470

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.04.06

Abstract
  The use of amalgamation process to recover gold from mined ores by the small-scale gold miners in the Philippines and other developing countries produces and dispose of untreated wastewater to the receiving water bodies. In this study, a field-scale filter bed system was constructed to treat heavy metal ...  Read More

Synthesized chitosan/ iron oxide nanocomposite and shrimp shell in removal of nickel, cadmium and lead from aqueous solution

M. Keshvardoostchokami; L. Babaei; A.A. Zamani; A.H. Parizanganeh; F. Piri

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2017, , Pages 267-278

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.03.004

Abstract
  In this study, an easy synthesized method for preparation of chitosan/iron oxide nanocomposite as a bio-sorbent has been applied. Analytical techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction; Field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Role of estuarine natural flocculation process in removal of Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn

S. Hassani; A.R. Karbassi; M. Ardestani

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 187-196

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.02.007

Abstract
  The flocculation of dissolved heavy metals is a process which has an important effect on decreasing the concentration of the colloidal elements during estuarine mixing of river water and sea or ocean water. During this important process, a large amount of colloidal elements change into particles in ...  Read More

Management of toxic and hazardous contents of oil sludge in Siri Island

M. Pazoki; B. Hasanidarabadi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 33-42

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.01.004

Abstract
  Sirri Island is one of the most important islands in Iran where contains massive amounts of crude oil reservoirs and is a crude oil exporting and storage spot. Petroleum sludge wastes produced by the refineries are deposited in outdoor 2-ha open pits. 30 sludge samples from different depot locations ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Potentiality of agricultural adsorbent for the sequestering of metal ions from wastewater

P.C. Emenike; D.O. Omole; B.U. Ngene; I.T. Tenebe

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2016, , Pages 411-442

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2016.02.04.010

Abstract
  The expensive nature of metal ions detoxification from wastewater have restricted the use of conventional treatment technologies. Cheap, alternative measures have been adopted to eliminate metal contamination, and adsorptions using agricultural adsorbents seem to be the way forward. The use of agricultural ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Parthenium hysterophorus: Novel adsorbent for the removal of heavy metals and dyes

S.A. Bapat; D.K. Jaspal

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 135-144

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.02.004

Abstract
  Heavy metals and dyes are major contributors in contamination of water streams. These contaminants enter into our eco- system, thus posing a significant threat to public health, ecological equilibrium and environment. Thus a combined discharge of these contaminants results in water pollution with high ...  Read More

Origin and spatial distribution of metals in agricultural soils

Gh. A. Mohammadpour; A.R. Karbassi; A. Baghvand

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 145-156

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.02.005

Abstract
  Presence of toxic metals in agricultural soils can impose adverse health impact on consumers. The main purpose of this study was to determine spatial distribution of elements Fe, Sb, Mn in agriculture soils and crops of Hamedan Province in Iran. Soil samples (0-20 cm depth) were collected from an ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Risk assessment of hazardous impacts on urbanization and industrialization activities based upon toxic substances

T. Salem; Sh.S. Ahmed; M. Hamed; G.H. Abd ElAziz

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 163-176

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.02.007

Abstract
  A risk assessment study was conducted to predict the expected hazardous influence on the ecosystem resulted from urbanization and industrialization activities at Helwan area, Egypt. To achieve these goals, soils, plants and water samples were collected from Helwan area, and their total concentrations ...  Read More

An investigation on heavy metals in soils around oil field area

A.R. Karbassi; S. Tajziehchi; S. Afshar

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 275-282

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2015.04.002

Abstract
  Oil and pollutants resulting from its extraction and exploitation are considered as one of the serious problems for human health. Vast oil fields of Ahvaz City located in southern Iran are known as one of controversial subjects in contamination with heavy metals. In this study, oil fields' soils of Ahvaz ...  Read More