Environmental Engineering
Particulate matter emission in agricultural biomass residue combustion

M.G. Nugraha; A. Sharfan; V.S.Y. Prakoso; M. Hidayat; H. Saptoadi

Volume 10, Issue 3 , July 2024, , Pages 1047-1066

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.03.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Agriculture significantly contributes to global economies, yet it concurrently generates waste in the form of crop residues. Conventional waste disposal methods, such as open burning, contribute to atmospheric particulate emissions, impacting air quality regionally and potentially ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Application of iron-rich slag to capture carbon dioxide gas through direct gas-solid carbonation

F. Abdul; R.F. Rahman; K.A. Purwanto; F.I. Ma'ruf; Y. Setiyorini; V.A. Setyowati; S. Pintowantoro

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 April 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm****04.12

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The nickel processing industry has always been related with the issue of carbón dioxide emission. The production of carbon dioxide occurs at different phases of nickel processing, from pretreatment to smelting and refining. In addition to offgas, the nickel processing ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Modeling the partial equilibrium in the milk and dairy market in Ukraine

S. Kvasha; N. Davydenko; A. Ivanko; Z. Titenko

Volume 5, Special Issue , 2019, , Pages 78-86

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.05.SI.09

Abstract
  The goals of the article are a definition of patterns of change in demand and supply of milk and dairy in the market of Ukraine and revealing the regularities of establishing of partial equilibrium state. The scientific methods which used in the process of the research: simulation was used for defining ...  Read More

Seasonal variations of ground water quality and its agglomerates by water quality index

S. Sharma; R.C. Chhipa

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 79-86

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.009

Abstract
  Water is a unique natural resource among all sources available on earth. It plays an important role in economic development and the general well-being of the country. This study aimed at using the application of water quality index in evaluating the ground water quality innorth-east area of Jaipur in ...  Read More

Application of Delphi method in site selection of desalination plants

M. Sepehr; S.M.R. Fatemi; A. Danehkar; A. Mashinchian Moradi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 89-102

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.01.009

Abstract
  Given the reduced freshwater supplies across the world, seawater desalination is one of the appropriate methods available for producing freshwater. Selecting an optimal location is crucial in the installation of these plants owing to the environmental problems they cause. The present study was conducted ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Speciation of heavy metals in coastal water of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf

A.R. Karbassi; S. Tajziehchi; H. Khoshgalb

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 91-98

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.01.009

Abstract
  Fuel storage tanks are one of the main sources of water pollution as well as loss of crude oil and oil products in refineries.  In the process of utilization of these tanks, considerable amounts of hydrocarbons may find their way into the coastal water, which eventually lead to loss of valuable ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Effectiveness of natural coagulants in water and wastewater treatment

S. Nimesha; C. Hewawasam; D. J. Jayasanka; Y. Murakami; N. Araki; N. Maharjan

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 101-116

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.01.08

Abstract
  Natural waterways are contaminated due to industrialization, urbanization, population growth etc., degrading their quality. Contaminated waterways cause numerous health and environmental hazards. Therefore, it is imperative to remove contaminants. Coagulation is one of the efficient primary chemical ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Abstraction, desalination and recharge method to control seawater intrusion into unconfined coastal aquifers

S. Sadjad Mehdizadeh; S. Badaruddin; S. Khatibi

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 107-118

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.01.09

Abstract
  In this study, abstraction, desalination and recharge method and SEAWAT numerical model are used to investigate seawater intrusion repulsion in a hypothetical two-dimensional coastal aquifer to understand the relation of seawater intrusion with abstraction, desalination and recharge parameters (i.e. ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Phenol biodegradation by bacterial strain O-CH1 isolated from seashore

M. Samimi; M. Shahriari Moghadam

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 109-118

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.09

Abstract
  phenol and phenolic compounds are among the most recognized environmental pollutants which exist in industrial wastewater and enter the biological cycles due to the solubility in water. Bioremediation is one of the cost-effective and Eco-friendly methods for phenol removal. In this study, the most effective ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Smart city based on community empowerment, social capital, and public trust in urban areas

H. Herdiansyah

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 113-128

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.01.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Urbanization has been causing many problems for the environment and society. An ineffective and inefficient government also contributes to urban problems by increasing public dissatisfaction and distrust of government. Technological Improvements makes it possible for local ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Using multivariate generalized linear latent variable models to measure the difference in event count for stranded marine animals

R.E. Caraka; R.C. Chen; Y. Lee; T. Toharudin; C. Rahmadi; M. Tahmid; A.S. Achmadi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 117-130

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.01.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The classification of marine animals as protected species makes data and information on them to be very important. Therefore, this led to the need to retrieve and understand the data on the event counts for stranded marine animals based on location emergence, number of individuals, ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Biological control of bacterial wilt in pathumma; Curcuma alismatifolia

S. Promsai; Y. Tragoolpua; N. Thongwai

Volume 9, Special Issue (Eco-Friendly Sustainable Management) , November 2023, , Pages 127-144

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2023.09.SI.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In Thailand, bacterial wilt is one of the most severe diseases that affects pathumma, also known as Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. Biological control was proposed to control this disease with antagonistic bacteria. The current study was conducted to screen for antagonistic microorganisms ...  Read More

Evaluating total carrying capacity of tourism using impact indicators

R. Sharma

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 187-196

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.02.009

Abstract
  The carrying capacity is well identified tool to manage problems due to uncontrolled tourism for any destination. This report highlights the carrying capacity estimation of Kerwa tourism area, Bhopal, India. The methodology used in this report is a new two-tier mechanism of impact analysis using index ...  Read More

Strategic management in urban environment using SWOT and QSPM model

M. Pazouki; S.A. Jozi; Y.A. Ziari

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 207-216

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.02.009

Abstract
  Sustainable urban development is a new concept of fundamental environmental metropolitan management that not only creates the demand for changing the concepts of economic development, but also affects social development. The current study  provides  a conceptual model of a sustainable environment ...  Read More

Quality assessment of treated wastewater to be reused in agriculture

M.H. Rahimi; N. Kalantari; M. Sharifidoost; M. Kazemi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 217-230

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.02.009

Abstract
  In this study, the quality of a treated wastewater for agricultural and irrigation purposes was investigated. 39 quality parameters were investigated at the entrance of an effluent channel to the destination plain in monthly time intervals during a year. The aim of this study was drawing an analogy between ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Different methods of bacterial inoculation on the yield of chamomile blossoms and essential oil

A. Mostafa; M. Khalafallah; S. AboSedera; H. Fathy; A. Higazy

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 237-248

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.02.09

Abstract
  Chamomile is one of the most wide spread medicinal plant cultivated in Egypt. This work aimed at enhancement of blossoms and oil production of chamomile plants via biofertilization with PGPRs under organic farming system. In this study, 6 bacterial strains were applied using two different inoculation ...  Read More

The impact of an urbanizing tropical watershed to the surface -runoff

B.S. Igulu; E.E. Mshiu

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 245-260

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.02.09

Abstract
  The lack of hydrological data for urbanizing watersheds in developing countries is one of the challenges facing decision making. Msimbazi River is located in the city center of Dar es Salaam and is highly influenced by human activities; this includes dense populations that are characterized by informal ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Impact of road infrastructure equipment on the environment and surroundings

N. Robinah; A. Safiki; O. Thomas; B. Annette

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 251-264

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.02.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The effect of infrastructure equipment is taking a toll on the health and economic well-being of residents all around the world. This is mainly because it contributes to ambient air pollution, noise, and vibration in the surroundings.  The study aimed at analyzing the ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Residual organochlorine pesticide contaminants profile in fish and sediment from a dam

N.J. Mensah; S. Antwi-Akomeah; E.J.D. Belford; G.E. Sebiawu; R. Aabeyir

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 273-286

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.02.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The vulnerability of the Sankana dam to organochlorine pesticide contamination is a major cause for concern. Indigenes rely on the dam for drinking water and irrigation of their farmlands as well as for fish and other aquatic delicacies. Virtually there exists no study on the ...  Read More

Decreasing emission factor of pollutants in an oil refinery by renovating the furnace design

A. Zabihi; M.R. Raazaitabari

Volume 2, Issue 3 , September 2016, , Pages 299-310

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.009

Abstract
  The significant consumption of gas in the World results in the emission of greenhouse gases into atmosphere. Abadan refinery has always been the biggest and oldest oil refinery in the Middle East and has a variety of refined products. After six months of collecting data about pollutant concentration ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Microplastics contamination in two peripheral fish species harvested from a downstream river

M.R. Maulana; S. Saiful; Z.A. Muchlisin

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 299-308

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The occurrence of plastic waste pollution in waters has become a major issue globally. One of the waters which tend to be polluted with plastic waste such as bags, food wrappers, and unused fishing nets, is the Krueng Aceh River, which is located in the center of Banda Aceh ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Sublethal effects of copper nanoparticles on the histology of gill, liver and kidney of the Caspian roach, Rutilus rutilus caspicus

Sh. Aghamirkarimi; A. Mashinchian Moradi; I. Sharifpour; Sh. Jamili; P. Ghavam Mostafavi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2017, , Pages 323-332

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.03.009

Abstract
  The current study has determined the toxicity effects of copper nanoparticles on the some vital organs such as gill, liver and kidney of Caspian Roach; Rutillus rutillus caspicus. For this purpose, 120 fishes were used as experimental samples and exposed to 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 mg/L of Cu nanoparticles for ...  Read More

Modeling of carbon monoxide dispersion around the urban tunnel portals

M. Rafiei; P.J. Sturm

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 359-372

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2018.03.009

Abstract
  The aim of this study is to investigate the problems caused by discharge of polluted air from tunnels into the environment with a specific focus on residential areas. In city tunnels, portal or stacks, pollutant management is a big challenge. Nowadays, air quality management, particularly in urban tunnels, ...  Read More

Ecological niche modeling of invasive alien plant species in a protected landscape

G.C.B. Paclibar; E.R. Tadiosa

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 371-382

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.03.09

Abstract
  Non-native plants that can cause adverse effects are otherwise known as invasive alien plant species which pose a major threat to plant biodiversity conservation and sustainability. This study is dedicated to determine the plant diversity and to assess the vulnerability of Quezon Protected Landscape, ...  Read More

Analyzing and modeling urban sprawl and land use changes in a developing city using a CA-Markovian approach

M. Tajbakhsh; H. Memarian; Y. Shahrokhi

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2016, , Pages 397-410

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2016.02.04.009

Abstract
  Mashhad City, according to the latest official statistics of the country is the second populated city after Tehran and is the biggest metropolis in the east of Iran. Considering the rapid growth of the population over the last three decades, the city’s development area has been extended, significantly. ...  Read More