Remediation of total petroleum hydrocarbons using combined in-vessel composting ‎and oxidation by activated persulfate

A.R. Asgari; R. Nabizadeh; A.H. Mahvi; S. Nasseri; M.H. Dehghani; S. Nazmara; K. Yaghmaeian

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 373-384

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.04.004

Abstract
  This study was investigated the efficiency of activated persulfate and ‎in-vessel composting for removal of total petroleum hydrocarbons. ‎Remediation by activated persulfate with ferrous sulfate as pre-treatment was done at batch system. In the chemical oxidation, various variables including ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Social learning activities to improve community engagement in waste management program

S. Sunarti; R.S.Y. Zebua; J.H. Tjakraatmadja; A. Ghazali; B. Rahardyan; K. Koeswinarno; S. Suradi; N. Nurhayu; R.H.A. Ansyah

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 403-426

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.03.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Community engagement is crucial to overcome environmental issues, including waste management. Several education-based initiatives have been employed to improve community engagement in waste management programs, but the effects were not satisfied in changing resident behavior ...  Read More

Statistical trend analysis and forecast modeling of air pollutants

A. Jaiswal; C. Samuel; V.M. Kadabgaon

Volume 4, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 427-438

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.004

Abstract
  The study provides a statistical trend analysis of different air pollutants using Mann-Kendall and Sen’s slope estimator approach on past pollutants statistics from air quality index station of Varanasi, India. Further, using autoregressive integrated moving average model, future values of air ...  Read More

Feasibility of cattle urine as nutrient medium for the microalgal biomass production

A. Suresh; S. Tamilvanan; K. Harini; H.V. Seventhi; R. Deepan Guna; R. Mahalakshmi; S. Suriyapriya; D. Sharmila; M. Thenmozhi

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 441-448

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.04.04

Abstract
  Thenutrient medium used for the cultivation of microalgae adds more cost to its value-added product as well as the commercial scale application. Therefore in this study, focused feasibility of cattle urine as a cheap source of nutrients for microalgal growth, because, it contains various minerals and ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Utilization of personal protective equipment and the hygiene sanitation practices of farmers in the application of pesticides

G. Fizulmi; H. Agustina

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 473-486

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.02.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pesticides are toxic and dangerous materials requiring good handling. Pesticide exposure highly affects farmers'' health, especially spray pesticides, which arise from pesticide residues in food, air, and the environment. This research aims to determine the relationship between ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Characteristics and circulation of archipelagic waters with the three-dimensional hydrodynamic model approach

Suhaemi .; D.G. Bengen; C.P.H. Simanjuntak; A.F. Koropitan

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 503-518

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.04.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Misool Islands are lined up regularly from west to east, the southern part of Raja Ampat Archipelago, Papua - Indonesia. The geomorphology is distinctive, and the coral reef substrate causes turbulence. Misool waters are located in the Papuan bird's head seascape, passed ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Simulation and analysis of marine hydrodynamics based on the El Niño scenario

M. Ikhwan; R. Wafdan; Y. Haditiar; M. Ramli; Z. A. Muchlisin; S. Rizal

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 543-554

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.04.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: El Niño - Southern Oscillation is known to affect the marine and terrestrial environment in Southeast Asia, Australia, northern South America, and southern Africa. There has been much research showing that the effects of El Niño - Southern Oscillation are extensive. ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Relationship between bacteria and nitrogen dynamics in wastewater treatment oxidation ponds

S. Saneha; T. Pattamapitoon; S. Bualert; O. Phewnil; W. Wararam; N. Semvimol; K. Chunkao; C. Tudsanaton; M. Srichomphu; U. Nachaiboon; O. Wongsrikaew; P. Wichittrakarn; C. Chanthasoon

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 707-718

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The bacterial community plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle. Oxidation ponds act as a natural treatment system for wastewater and are designed to promote the growth and activity of certain bacterial species that remove contaminants from the water. The nitrogen cycle ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Human hair biochar to remove malachite green dye and bisphenol-A contamination

M. Kamaraj; P. Kamali; R. Kaviya; K. Abishek; B. Navinkumar; T.G. Nithya; L.S. Wong; J. Aravind

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 31 January 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.03.04*

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals and organic dye pollution is associated with an increased risk of toxicity, hazard, and cancer due to their widespread use. Exogenous endocrine disruptors are responsible for interfering with reproduction and development because they ...  Read More

Modeling barriers of solid waste to energy practices: An Indian perspective

S. Bag; N. Mondal; R. Dubey

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 39-48

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.005

Abstract
  In recent years managing solid wastes has been one of the burning problems in front of state and local municipal authorities. This is mainly due to scarcity of lands for landfill sites. In this context experts suggest that conversion of solid waste to energy and useful component is the best approach ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Cluster management standards in Poland in the context of sustainable development

P. Kuraś

Volume 5, Special Issue , 2019, , Pages 41-50

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.05.SI.05

Abstract
  The study relates to the problem of cluster management in the conditions of sustainable development. Against the background of the assumptions and conditions for sustainable development, the specificity of the cluster activity in the conditions of the Polish economy has been presented. The objective ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Impact of COVID-19 on the qualitative and quantitative aspect of household solid waste

O. Ouhsine; A. Ouigmane; El. Layati; B. Aba; R. Isaifan; M. Berkani

Volume 6, Special Issue (Covid-19) , 2020, , Pages 41-52

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.06.SI.05

Abstract
  Houshold waste is the residue generated daily by people as a result of consuming goods and services. The qualitative and quantitative aspects depend on the lifestyle and standard of living of citizens. Hence a change in habits, following an economic or health crisis, can influence the production of waste ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Determinants of students perceived manmade environmental hazards and risks in tertiary educational institutions

O. Daramola; O. Odunsi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 43-50

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.01.005

Abstract
  Environmental hazards caused by living conditions and human behaviour in residential areas are types of manmade hazards which have rarely been studied and documented in literature. Available studies that had considered theconventional residential environment had proved that residents’ perception ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Energy-innovation knowledge common connection point management in preventing outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in a University

V. G. Shcherbak; I. M. Gryshchenko; L. M. Ganushchak-Yefimenko; O. M. Nifatova; V. Bobrovnyk; M. Verhun

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 45-58

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.01.04

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has complicated the working conditions of higher education institutions in Ukraine. In this regard, saving energy resources of the university offers an opportunity to get out of the crisis. The purpose of the study is to develop a management ...  Read More

Biochemical evaluation of antioxidant activity and polysaccharides fractions in seaweeds

A. Tariq; M. Athar; J. Ara; V. Sultana; S. Ehteshamul-Haque; M. Ahmad

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 47-62

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2015.01.005

Abstract
  In the present study ethanol and water extracts of 15 seaweeds, Dictyota dichotoma var. velutricata, Dictyota indica, Iyengaria stellata, Padina pavonia, Sargassum swartzii, Sargassum variegatum, Stoechospermum marginatum, Stokeyia indica, Jolyna laminarioides, Caulerpa taxifolia, Halimeda tuna, Ulva ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Impact of urban land cover change on land surface temperature

E. Igun; M. Williams

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 47-58

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.01.005

Abstract
  The rapid growth in urban population is seen to create a need for the development of more urban infrastructures. In order to meet this need, natural surfaces such as vegetation are been replaced with non-vegetated surfaces such as asphalt and bricks which has the ability to absorb heat and release it ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Sustainable development model toward environmentally friendly hospital

F, Aini; A. Irianto; S. Amar

Volume 9, Special Issue (Eco-Friendly Sustainable Management) , November 2023, , Pages 51-76

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2023.09.SI.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to create an environmentally friendly hospital at West Pasaman regional public hospital by implementing a sustainable development model, which consists of the green hospital, green building, green innovation, and green human resource management. The researchers ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Soil salinity and nutrients pattern along a distance gradient in coastal region

S. Ahmed; I. Kayes; S.A. Shahriar; M. Kabir; M.A. Salam; S. Mukul

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 59-72

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.05

Abstract
  Soil salinity is considered as one of the major challenges in coastal agriculture in Bangladesh yet geographical extent of soil salinity and nutrients status have received little or no attention. This study investigated the patterns of soil salinity, total nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and sulfur ...  Read More

Environmental Science
The ability of layered double hydroxides for nitrate absorption and desorption in crop and fallow rotation

M. Mohammadi; A. Mohammadi Torkashvand; P. Biparva; M. Esfandiari

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 59-78

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.01.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims down to evaluate the ability of chloride magnesium- aluminium- layered double hydroxides (4:1) for nitrate adsorption from the soil solution in successive cropping periods.METHODS: The study was conductedunder long-term cropping periods, including first crop): ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Production of organic fertilizer using pleurotus sp. as a process accelerator

A. Medina-Buelvas; A. Garcia-Guan; B. Barraza-Amador; E. Espinosa-Fuente; M. Del Castillo-Cabrales; K. Mendez-Gutiérrez; N. Rosales-Hernández

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 59-72

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.01.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: One of the best retributions that man can make to the environment and that promotes development is the incorporation of waste into truly productive processes. In this sense, the main objective of this study was to take advantage of the vegetal residues from tree pruning obtained ...  Read More

A novel microbial consortium from sheep compost for decolorization and degradation of Congo red

Sh.F. Abd El-Kader; G.A. El-Chaghaby; G.M. Khalafalla; R.I. Refae; H.M. Elshishtawy

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 61-70

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.01.05

Abstract
  Congo red is a synthetic azo-dye dye with many industrial applications. The effluents containing azo dyes are causing several environmental hazards and thus should be treated prior to their discharge. The present work investigates the possible use of a novel microbial consortium from sheep compost for ...  Read More

Plankton diversity and aquatic ecology of a freshwater lake (L3) at Bharti Island, Larsemann Hills, east Antarctica

Pawan K. Bharti; U.K. Niyogi

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 137-144

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2015.02.005

Abstract
  The Larsemann Hills range is an ice-free oasis on the Ingrid Christensen Coast of Princess Elizabeth Land, East Antarctica, which includes Bharti Island, Fisher Island, McLeod Island, Broknes Peninsula, Stornes Peninsula, and several other islands, promontories, and nunataks. The Larsemann Hills is an ...  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 Science
Biomarker response of climate change-induced ocean acidification and hypercapnia studies on brachyurian crab Portunus pelagicus

R. Jeeva Priya; M. Anand; M. Maruthupandy; A. Hameedha Beevi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 165-176

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.02.005

Abstract
  A laboratory level microcosm analysis of the impacts of ocean acidification on the environmental stress biomarkers in Portunus pelagicus (Linneaus 1758)exposed to a series of pH regimes expected in the year 2100 (pH 7.5 and 7.0) and leakage from a sub-seabed carbon dioxide storage site (pH 6.5 - 5.5) ...  Read More

Urban solid waste characterization in the east part of Black Sea region

K.O. Demirarslan; B.Y. Çelik

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 167-182

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.02.005

Abstract
  In the current study, the solid waste characterisation that belongs to Artvin city centre, which is located in East Black Sea Region of Turkey, were searched. The study has the feature of being the first study for the country of Artvin in terms of study. The field of study is composed of 7 neighborhoods ...  Read More