Environmental Management
Cadmium and lead uptake by wild swamp eel in the populous river

N. Nurhasanah; L. Sulistyowati; E. Riani; M. R. Cordova

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 497-514

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.03.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: For enhanced environmental management of the Ciliwung River, toxic pollutions such as cadmium dan lead data are required. Cadmium and lead have widespread industrial applications. However, cadmium and lead are poisonous and classified as cancer-causing non-essential elements. ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Sediment organic carbon stocks in tropical lakes and its implication for sustainable lake management

T.R. Soeprobowti; N.D. Takarina; P.S. Komala; L. Subehi; M. Wojewódka-Przybył; J. Jumari; R. Nastuti

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 173-192

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.01

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The lakeside has an enormous sediment carbon storage potential; however, it is susceptible to various environmental changes and can easily become a source of carbon emissions. Understanding the amount of carbon storage in lakeside sediments and organic matter sources may provide ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Heavy metals concentration in the sediment of the aquatic environment caused by the leachate discharge from a landfill

L. Sulistyowati; N. Nurhasanah; E. Riani; M. R. Cordova

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 323-336

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.11

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Heavy metals are categorized as hazardous pollutants due to their incapability in decomposing and undergoing bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Heavy metal pollution is a global issue, particularly in emerging nations such as Indonesia. In this case, sediments contribute ...  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

Source apportionment of the sediments entering dam using lithological and mineralogical studies

S. Afshar; B. Saghafian; H.R. Vosoughifar

Volume 2, Issue 3 , September 2016, , Pages 265-274

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.006

Abstract
  The present study was carried out to determine the possible origins of sediments entering Taleghan Dam in northern part of Iran, in order to avoid further sedimentation and helping in extension of the useful life of the proposed dam. This was performed by XRD analysis. To do so, first of all, sediment ...  Read More