The relationships between meteorological parameters and air pollutants in an urban environment

I. Kayes; S.A. Shahriar; K. Hasan; M. Akhter; M.M. Kabir; M.A. Salam

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 265-278

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.03.01

Abstract
  Meteorological parameters play a significant role in affecting ambient air quality of an urban environment. As Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, is one of the air pollution hotspot among the megacities in the world, however the potential meteorological influences on criteria air pollutants for this ...  Read More

Environmental Management
The dramatic impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on air quality: Has it saved as much as it has killed so far?

R.J. Isaifan

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 275-288

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.01

Abstract
  The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported from Wuhan, China, on December 31st, 2019. As the number of coronavirus infections has exceeded 100,000 with toll deaths of about 5000 worldwide as of early March, 2020, scientists and researchers are racing to investigate the nature of ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Soil classification in a seismically active environment based on join analysis of seismic parameters

Y. Asnawi; A.V.H. Simanjuntak; U. Muksin; M. Okubo; S.I. Putri; S. Rizal; M. Syukri

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 297-314

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2022.03.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Soil or rock properties where buildings are situated play an important role in the ground shaking caused by an earthquake. The highly populated Banda Aceh city in the northernmost Sumatra is flanked by two active faults, the Seulimeum and the Aceh segment. Therefore, it is ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Empowerment key factors in shaping women's awareness of household waste management

D. Asteria; J. T. Haryanto

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 317-330

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.03.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Empowering activities is the key in building awareness and individual capacity of household waste management, especially for women as the main actors. This study aimed to explore empowering activities as the key factor in shaping women's awareness of household waste management.METHODS:This ...  Read More

Responses of endogenous proline in rice seedlings under chromium exposure

X.Z. Yu; M.R. Lu

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2016, , Pages 319-326

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2016.02.04.001

Abstract
  Hydroponic experiments were performed to exam the dynamic change of endogenous proline in rice seedlings exposed to potassium chromate chromium (VI) or chromium nitrate chromium (III). Although accumulation of both chromium species in rice seedlings was obvious, more chromium was detected in plant tissues ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Impact of silver ions and silver nanoparticles on the plant growth and soil microorganisms

D. Tomacheski; M. Pittol; D.N. Simões; V.F. Ribeiro; R.M.C. Santana

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 341-350

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.04.001

Abstract
  There is a growing consumer market for products that proclaim to decrease microorganism counts to prevent infections. Most of these products are loaded with silver in its ionic or nanoparticle form. Through use or during production, these particles can find their way into the soil and cause an impact ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Land surface temperature changes caused by land cover/land use properties and their impact on rainfall characteristics

A. Suharyanto; A. Maulana; D. Suprayogo; Y.P. Devia; S. Kurniawan

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 353-372

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.03.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to determine the relationships between land cover presented by vegetation index and land surface temperature, between vegetation index and the built-up index, between built-up index and land surface temperature, and between land surface temperature and rainfall ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Inland wetlands mapping and vulnerability assessment using an integrated geographic information system and remote sensing techniques

C.E. Akumu; J. Henry; T. Gala; S. Dennis; C. Reddy; F. Tegegne; S. Haile; R.S. Archer

Volume 4, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 387-400

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.001

Abstract
  The understanding of inland wetlands’ distribution and their level of vulnerability is important to enhance management and conservation efforts. The aim of the study was to map inland wetlands and assess their distribution pattern and vulnerability to natural and human disturbances such as climate ...  Read More

The impact of sound land use management to reduce runoff

Z.A. Buisan; A.E. Milano; P.D. Suson; D.S. Mostrales; C.S. Taclendo; J.G. Blasco

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 399-414

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.04.01

Abstract
  The study aimed to determine the impact of sound land use management to the runoff in Kabuntalan, Maguindanao in Tamontaka river basin. This was done through simulation and the comparison of the three land cover scenarios such as 2015 land cover, 2025 projected land cover and desired land use to determine ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Environmental awareness and plastic use behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic

H. Herdiansyah; Nuraeni .

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 419-434

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.02.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Plastic waste in Indonesia increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. With this surge in plastic consumption and waste, awareness of environmental sanitation becomes essential, especially regarding the use of plastic. Society must consider the impact of single-use ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Water quality model-based methodology to assess assimilative capacity of wastewater discharges in rivers

F.M. Torres-Bejarano; M. Verbel-Escobar; M.C. Camila Atencia-Osorio

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 449-472

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.04.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the negative impacts of polluting activities on aquatic ecosystems is the loss of its natural self-purification ability, for this reason, the purpose of this research was to evaluate the Sinú river capacity to assimilate wastewater discharges.METHODS: Monitoring ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Application of amorphous zirconium (hydr)oxide/MgFe layered double hydroxides composite in fixed-bed column for phosphate removal from water

A. Nuryadin; T. Imai

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 485-502

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.04.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fixed-bed column has been considered an industrially feasible technique for phosphate removal from water. Besides the adsorption capacity, the effectiveness of an adsorbent is also determined by its reusability efficiency. In this study, phosphate removal by a synthesized amorphous ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Life cycle assessment of coconut plantation, copra, and charcoal production

T. Puspaningrum; N.S. Indrasti; C. Indrawanto; M. Yani

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 653-672

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Coconuts and their derivatives, such as copra and charcoal, are leading commodities of Indonesia contributing to local consumption and exports. Life cycle assessment is a tool for evaluating the inputs, outputs, and potential impacts of a product system throughout its life ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Bibliometric analysis of the impact of environmental degradation on women and the importance of women’s representation

Y.A. Pratama; M.Y.A. Kadir; A. Rivaldi; I.C. Mulya; S. Amirah; M. Iqhrammullah

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 21 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.03.01*

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Climate change and pollution present severe threats to the environment and human well-being. Women are disproportionately affected by health challenges, including reproduction, cardiovascular, and neurological challenges. To address this issue, gender-inclusive environmental ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Economic policy of Eastern European countries in the field of energy in the context of global challenges

S. Bogachov; A. Kirizleyeva; O. Mandroshchenko; S. Shahoian; Y. Vlasenko

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-16

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.01.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The crisis in the energy sector of Eastern European countries determines the search for alternative ways to solve the above problem, one of which is the development of economic policy in the field of energy in the context of European integration. The purpose of the article ...  Read More

Recycling process of spent bleaching clay: Optimization by response surface methodology

A.M. Hatami; M.R. Sabour; A. Amiri

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 9-18

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.01.002

Abstract
  Oil refining is an inevitable step in production of edible and industrial oil. Bleaching is the most important process among the refining processes. Bleaching adsorption is the most common method and clay is the most widely used adsorbent in this method. Disposal of bleaching clay, as a waste from re-refining ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Equilibrium and kinetic study for the adsorption of p-nitrophenol from wastewater using olive cake based activated carbon

N.T. Abdel-Ghani; E.S.A. Rawash; G.A. El-Chaghaby

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 11-18

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.002

Abstract
  The present work was carried out to evaluate the removal of p-nitrophenol by adsorption onto olive cake based activated carbon having a BET surface area of 672 m²/g. The batch adsorption experimental results indicated that the equilibrium time for nitrophenol adsorption by olive cake-based activated ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Waste oil management: Analyses of waste oils from vehicle crankcases and gearboxes

V. Pelitli; Ö. Doğan; H.J. Köroğlu

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 11-20

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.01.002

Abstract
  In accordance with waste strategy for Turkey, the study was carried out to analyses waste engine crankcase oils and waste gearbox oils generated from vehicle maintenance services in order to determine their suitability for recycling, recovery or final disposal based on regulation published by Turkish ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Outbreak prediction of covid-19 in most susceptible countries

D. Yadav; H. Maheshwari; U. Chandra

Volume 6, Special Issue (Covid-19) , 2020, , Pages 11-20

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.06.SI.02

Abstract
  Origin of the coronavirus was the seafood market of Wuhan city, Hubei province in China. The cases of someone suffering from COVID-19 can be traced back to the end of December 2019 in China. This is the most infectious disease and spread worldwide within three months after the first case reported. The ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Soil erosion by assessing hydrothermal conditions of its formation

A.B. Achasov; A.A. Achasova; A.V. Titenko

Volume 5, Special Issue , 2019, , Pages 12-21

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.05.SI.02

Abstract
  Soil erosion is one of the vital factors contributing to the loss of fertility and environmental degradation. Generally accepted diagnostics of eroded soils is based on comparison of the sloping soils profile depth with the watershed soils. In this case, there is a separate problem of slope soils with ...  Read More

Particle-size fractions-dependent extracellular enzyme activity in sediments and implications for resource allocation in a subtropical mangrove ecosystem

L. Luo; J.-D. Gu

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 15-26

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2015.01.002

Abstract
  The distribution of extracellular enzyme activities in particle-size fractions of sediments was investigated in a subtropical mangrove ecosystem. Five enzymes involved in carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) cycling were analyzed in the sand, silt, and clay of sediments. Among these fractions, ...  Read More

Conventional steam activation for conversion of oil palm kernel shell biomass into activated carbon via biochar product

A.C. Affam

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 15-30

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.02

Abstract
  Conventional steam activation pyrolysis of waste materials such as oil palm kernel shell for production of biochar was investigated using central composite design. Conventional steam activation was carried out via an initial carbonization of oil palm kernel shell to obtain biochar and thereafter steam ...  Read More

Environmental Management
The effect of short-term of fine particles on daily respiratory emergency in cities contaminated with wood smoke

R. Torres; N. Baker; G. Bernal; F. Peres; A. Maldonado; D.D. Caceres

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 15-32

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.01.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study is to evaluate in a time-series study the short-term effects of particulate matter-2.5exposure on respiratory emergency visits in six central-southern Chilean cities highly contaminated by wood smoke.METHODS: Association was assessed using both distributed ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Neural network based classification of rock properties and seismic vulnerability

U. Muksin; E. Riana; A. Rudiyanto; K. Bauer; A.V.H. Simanjuntak; M. Weber

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 15-30

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.01.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Soil or rock types in a region are often interpreted qualitatively by visually comparing various geophysical properties such as seismic wave velocity and vulnerability, as well as gravity data. Better insight and less human-dependent interpretation of soil types can be obtained ...  Read More

Biogas generation from floral waste using different techniques

M.B. Kulkarni; P.M. Ghanegaonkar

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 17-30

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.01.02

Abstract
  There is a great need to implement low-cost and user-friendly methods for further propagation of biogas technology in India. Environment unfriendly disposal of floral waste causes serious environmental pollution. Literature shows a limited research work regarding the anaerobic ...  Read More