Environmental Engineering
Particulate matter emission in agricultural biomass residue combustion

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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.03.07*

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 Engineering
A suitability modeling based on geographic information system for potential micro hydropower dam site

O. Setiawan; H.Y.S.H. Nugroho; N. Wahyuningrum; D. Auliyani; K.S. Hardjo

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 713-732

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.02.18

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Micro-hydropower plants are significant contributors of electricity and clean source of renewable energy. A nationwide or large watershed inventory of potential micro hydropower dam sites is lacking, hindering micro-hydropower development. Traditional ground survey approaches ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Torrefaction of bamboo pellets using a fixed counterflow multibaffle reactor for renewable energy applications

W. Hidayat; B.A. Wijaya; B. Saputra; I.T. Rani; S. Kim; S. Lee; J. Yoo; B.B. Park; L. Suryanegara; M.A.R. Lubis

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 169-188

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.01.12

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The decreasing availability of fossil fuels requires the adoption of renewable energy sources that facilitate the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Meeting Indonesia’s goal of achieving a 23 percent mixed energy composition by 2025 through co-firing demands a substantial ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Management strategies for the efficient energy production of brackish water desalination to ensure reliability, cost reduction, and sustainability

A. Bdour; A. Hejab; L. Almakhadmeh; M. Hawa

Volume 9, Special Issue (Eco-Friendly Sustainable Management) , November 2023, , Pages 173-192

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2023.09.SI.11

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Energy efficiency plays a crucial role in the success and sustainability of desalination technologies. Energy considerations are intricately linked with every aspect of planning, management, and operation in water desalination. This study aims to evaluate and enhance energy ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Components and predictability of pollutants emission intensity

Z. Farajzadeh; M.A. Nematollahi

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 241-260

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The rank of Iran in terms of pollutant emissions, which mainly originate from the consumption of energy products, is much higher than the rank of gross domestic product, placing Iran the fourth in the production and consumption of gas and oil, among the cases with the highest ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Water resources carrying capacity before and after volcanic eruption

M. Dede; S.B. Wibowo; Y. Prasetyo; I.W. Nurani; P.B. Setyowati; S. Sunardi

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 473-484

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.04.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Water resources carrying capacity is dynamic and can be influenced by catastrophic volcanic eruptions. The eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010 changed the landscape and community livelihoods due to the redistribution of a large volume of volcanic materials. This study aims to ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Enhancement of convolutional neural network for urban environment parking space classification

S. Rahman; M. Ramli; F. Arnia; R. Muharar; M. Ikhwan; S. Munzir

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 315-326

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2022.03.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The increase in the number of vehicles has several negative impacts, including traffic congestion, air pollution, noise levels, and the availability of parking spaces. Drivers looking for parking spaces can cause traffic jams and air pollution. The solution offered at this ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Fuzzy entropy type II method for optimizing clean and renewable solar energy

M. Ramli; M. Mardlijah; M. Ikhwan; K. Umam

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 389-402

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.03.07

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: A solar panel is a device that converts solar rays into electricity. It is a step to reduce emissions from fossil energy, which is to replace it with renewable energy. It requires a control system to ensure that the position of the solar panel is always perpendicular to the ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Dispersion modelling of particulate matter concentrations of sand product plants in a mineral complex

Y. Zehtab Yazdi; N. Mansouri; F. Atabi; H. Aghamohammadi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , April 2022, , Pages 265-280

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.02.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Sand and gravel product plants are among the significant sources of dust pollutants. This study was conducted to estimate dust concentrations released from these plants in a mineral complex in the southwest of Tehran.METHODS: Initially, the amount of silt and moisture content ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Editorial

J. Nouri

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 1-3

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.01.00

Abstract
  Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (GJESM) is an open access quarterly Publication. The title welcomes original, review, novel and high-impact contributions from the related Environmental science, engineering and management issues. The GJESM Journal ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Distribution of energy in propagation for ocean extreme wave generation in hydrodynamics laboratory

D. Fadhiliani; M. Ikhwan; M. Ramli; S. Rizal; M. Syafwan

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 17-26

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.01.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The hydrodynamic uncertainty of the ocean is the reason for testing marine structures as an initial consideration. This uncertainty has an impact on the natural structure of the topography as well as marine habitats. In the hydrodynamics laboratory, ships and offshore structures ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Environmental awareness factor of used cell phones

N. Wibowo; R. Nurcahyo; D.S. Gabriel

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 87-100

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2022.01.07

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Electronic equipment production is one of the major industrial sectors in Indonesia, as it also contributes to Indonesia’s export commodities, which increase because of rapid technological developments. Cell phones, which have considerable potential to become electronic ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Pre-sowing treatment of vetch hairy seeds, viсia villosa using ultraviolet irradiation

A. Semenov; T. Sakhno; O. Hordieieva; Y. Sakhno

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 555-564

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.04.05

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Aiming to increase crop yield the antimicrobial/bacterial or fungicidal pre-sowing seed treatment received more attention in modern agronomy. Ultraviolet-C irradiation of pre-sowing seeds is an environmentally friendly method that became of great importance in recent years. ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Prioritization of the effective factors in reducing energy consumption in a residential building using computer simulation

N. Amani; F. Tirgar Fakheri; K. Safarzadeh

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 171-184

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.02.02

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: According to the latest energy balance sheets, the average energy consumption in the residential sector of Iran is about 41% of the total energy consumption in the country. Increasing the energy efficiency of buildings can decrease the annual energy consumption in the residential ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Effective energy consumption parameters in residential buildings using Building Information Modeling

N. Amani; A.A. Reza Soroush

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 467-480

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.04.04

Abstract
  Building information modeling can help in predicting the energy efficiency in future based on dynamic patterns obtained by visualization of data. The aim of this study was to investigate the effective parameters of energy consumption using BIM technology which can evaluate the buildings energy performance. ...  Read More

Statistical analysis and characteristics of hospital medical waste under novel Coronavirus outbreak

H.A. Abu-Qdais; M.A. Al-Ghazo; E.M. Al-Ghazo

Volume 6, Special Issue (Covid-19) , 2020, , Pages 21-30

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.06.SI.03

Abstract
  One of thesources of infection as a result of coronavirus disease treatment is the medical waste generated during the health care activities. Since the registration of the first infected case of coronavirus in Jordan the daily number of patients fluctuated from as low as zero to as high as 40 with a ...  Read More

Hydrodynamics and water quality assessment of a coastal lagoon using environmental fluid dynamics code explorer modeling system

F.M. Torres-Bejarano; A.C. Torregroza-Espinosa; E. Martinez-Mera; D. Castañeda-Valbuena; M.P. Tejera-Gonzalez

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 289-308

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.02

Abstract
  Ciénaga de Mallorquín is a coastal lagoon designated as a RAMSAR site due to its ecological regional and international importance. In this work, the environmental fluid dynamics code explorer modeling system was implemented to determine the spatio-temporal distribution of temperature, dissolved ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on household food waste: Bases for formulation of a recycling system

M.R. Limon; C.B.J. Villarino

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 323-340

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.04

Abstract
  This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices on food waste of selected households in the northern province of the Philippines. The results of the assessment were used as bases for formulation of a recycling system. A total of one hundred rural households were selected using stratified equal ...  Read More

The level of individual participation of community in implementing effective solid waste management policies

A. Brotosusilo; S.H. Nabila; H.A. Negoro; D. Utari

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 341-354

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.05

Abstract
  It is crucial to achieve effective solid waste management involving not only formal/government agencies, but also individual/informal/voluntary actions in order to create a healthy environment. This study conducted to unveil the factors that increase individuals’ community participation in solid ...  Read More

Integrating cellular automata Markov model to simulate future land use change of a tropical basin

M. Camara; N.R.B. Jamil; A.F.B. Abdullah; R.B. Hashim

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 403-414

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.09

Abstract
  Predicting land use change is an indispensable aspect in identifying the best development and management of land resources and their potential. This study used certified land-use maps of 1997, 2006, and 2015 combined with ancillary data such as road networks, water bodies and slopes, obtained from the ...  Read More

Surface runoff estimation in an upper watershed using geo-spatial based soil conservation service-curve number method

C.A. Odiji; O.M. Aderoju; M.C. Ekwe; D.T. Oje; J.O. Imhanfidon

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 415-428

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.03.10

Abstract
  Runoff assessment and estimation is crucial for watershed management as it provides information that is needed to expedite the course of watershed planning and development. The most commonly used model due to its simplicity and versatility in runoff estimation is the soil conservation service curve number ...  Read More

Underlying factors behind the low participation rate in electronic waste recycling

R. Siringo; H. Herdiansyah; R.D. Kusumastuti

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 203-214

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.02.06

Abstract
  This study aims to understand influential factors for Jakarta’s residents to participate in a formal electronic waste recycling programme. It questions the efficacy of providing facilities to collect electronic waste despite the lack of legislated regulations or policies. Using the goal-framing ...  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

Forecast generation model of municipal solid waste using multiple linear regression

J.A. Araiza-Aguilar; M.N. Rojas-Valencia; R.A. Aguilar-Vera

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 1-14

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.01

Abstract
  The objective of this study was to develop a forecast model to determine the rate of generation of municipal solid waste in the municipalities of the Cuenca del Cañón del Sumidero, Chiapas, Mexico. Multiple linear regression was used with social and demographic explanatory variables. The ...  Read More

Environmental sensitivity of flash flood hazard using geospatial techniques

H.T. Abdel Hamid; W. Wenlong; L. Qiaomin

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 31-46

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.03

Abstract
  Flash flood has been increasing in the Khartoum area, Sudan due to geographical conditions and climatic change as heavy rainfall and high temperature, therefore the present work tried to estimate the sensitivity of flash flood. The present work proposes an advanced technique of flood sensitivity mapping ...  Read More