Integrated solid waste management in megacities

M.A. Abdoli; M. Rezaei; H. Hasanian

Volume 2, Issue 3 , September 2016, , Pages 289-298

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.008

Abstract
  Rapid urbanization and industrialization, population growth and economic growth in developing countries make management of municipal solid waste more complex comparing with developed countries. Furthermore, the conventional municipal solid waste management approach often is reductionists, not tailored ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Growth of olive saplings in different media containing artificial and natural super absorbents at two irrigation intervals

A. Mohammadi Torkashvand; H. Shahin; M. Mohammadi

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2017, , Pages 311-322

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.03.008

Abstract
  A factorial experiment was conducted to evaluate the impact of super absorbents and organic wastes of rice, olive marc, vermicompost and farmyard manure on the soil water holding capacity and the growth of plant based on randomized complete block design with 13 treatments at two irrigation intervals ...  Read More

Nitrogen use efficiency and life cycle of nodules in alfalfa after different mineral fertilization and soil cultivation

V. Vasileva; I. Pachev

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2015, , Pages 333-339

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2015.04.008

Abstract
  Nitrogen use efficiency and life cycle of root nodules in alfalfa after different mineral fertilization and soil cultivation practices were studied. Field trial was conducted in the Institute of Forage Crops, Pleven, Bulgaria on leached chernozem subsoil type and no irrigation. The next treatments were ...  Read More

Atmospheric dispersion model to predict the impact of gaseous pollutant in an industrial and mining cluster

D.S. Kumar; S.H. Bhushan; D.A. Kishore

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 351-358

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2018.03.008

Abstract
  Dispersion modeling approach was applied for the determination of SO2 and NO2 pollution in the ambient air. The model performance has been evaluated by comparing the measured and predicted concentrations of SO2 and NO2. This has been tested to measure the air quality and predicted incremental value of ...  Read More

Potable groundwater analysis using multivariate Groundwater Quality Index technique

I. Fayaji; M.H. Sayadi; H. Mousazadeh

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2019, , Pages 357-370

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.03.08

Abstract
  In the current study, the qualitative status of potable well water was assessed using the groundwater quality index during a course of 4 years (2014-2017). This study was carried out with an aim to monitor the drinking water resources from 12 potable wells on the multivariate analysis basis and for determination ...  Read More

Economy-wide energy efficiency using a comprehensive decomposition method

D. Setyawan

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 385-402

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.03.08

Abstract
  This study compares the energy intensity performance in Indonesia to other south-east Asia countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, The Philippines and Malaysia for the period from 1971 to 2016. For this goal, this research employs a multiplicative Log Mean Divisia Index II method and Spatial-Temporal ...  Read More

Effect of compost and humic acid in mobility and concentration of cadmium and chromium in soil and plant

A. Chaab; A.A. Moezzi; G.A. Sayyad; M. Chorom

Volume 2, Issue 4 , December 2016, , Pages 389-396

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2016.02.04.008

Abstract
  The effect of compost and humic acid in mobility and concentration of cadmium and chromium in contaminated soil were investigated. Experiment was carried out with three levels of soil cadmium and chromium and two organic matters (compost and humic acid). The study was performed in a randomized complete ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Soil fertility in agricultural production units of tropical areas

S. Rodelo-Torrente; A.C. Torregroza-Espinosa; M. Moreno Pallares; D. Pinto Osorio; A. Corrales Paternina; A. Echeverría-González

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2022, , Pages 403-418

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2022.03.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Soil is the most important basic natural resource for the support of agricultural production systems. Productivity maintenance in these ecosystems depends on their physicochemical. However, there are no significant studies on the current status of soil fertility and quality ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Isolation and characterization of mercuric reductase by newly isolated halophilic bacterium, Bacillus firmus MN8

M. Noroozi; M.A. Amoozegar; A.A. Pourbabaei; N.S. Naghavi; Z. Nourmohammadi

Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 427-436

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.04.008

Abstract
  The current study was aimed at isolating and identifying the halophilic and halotolerant bacteria which can produce mercuric reductase in Gavkhuni wetland in Iran. Moreover, tracking and sequencing merA gene and kinetic properties of mercuric reductase in the selected strain were performed in this study. ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Promising approach for composting disposable diapers enhanced by Cyanobacteria

D. I. Kusumawati; S. Mangkoedihardjo

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 439-456

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.03.08

Abstract
  Disposable diapers have become a complicated matter due to the risk generation to the environment and human health. This study presents a description of disposable diapers characteristics and the success-proven methods used to handle this waste. In many developing countries where an inadequate waste ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Solid waste management beliefs and practices in rural households towards sustainable development and pro-environmental citizenship

M.R. Limon; J.P.C. Vallente; N.C.T. Corales

Volume 6, Issue 4 , October 2020, , Pages 441-456

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.04.02

Abstract
  This study examined the waste management beliefs and practices of selected households in a Philippine rural municipality.  The sample used for this study involved rural families comprising of 332 households, which was drawn from the population using multistage cluster unequal allocation sampling ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Performance of sewage sludge reuse in the manufacturing of fired bricks

K. Moulato; M. Ammari; L. Ben Allal

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 477-496

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.03.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The disposal of sludge from wastewater treatment plants into the natural environment represents a major danger to the environment and human health. The use of urban sludge as raw material in the manufacture of clay bricks not only reduces the amount of sludge but also transforms ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Seasonal variation of air quality index and assessment

S.D. Kumar; A. Dash

Volume 4, Issue 4 , October 2018, , Pages 483-492

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.008

Abstract
  Different methods have been designed to calculate the air quality index in form of mathematical formula. But the formula designed by Central Pollution Control Board in 2014 is more robust to find out the air quality category. The index has been calculated based upon four parameters like particulate matters ...  Read More

Synthesis ratios of Mg-Al and Zn-Al layered double hydroxides efficiency and selectivity in nitrate removal from solution

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

Volume 5, Issue 4 , October 2019, , Pages 485-500

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2019.04.08

Abstract
  Four diverse chlorides layered double hydroxides with diverse ratios, i.e. Mg-Al (3:1), Mg-Al (4:1), Zn-Al (4:1), and Zn-Al (3:1) LDHs, were prepared to evaluate their efficiency and selectivity towards nitrate removal from aquatic solutions. A batch experiment was done at the initial nitrate concentration ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Sustainability index analysis for environmentally low-input integrated farming

E. Widjaja; B.N. Utomo; A.D. Santoso; Y.P. Erlambang; . Surono; M.A. Firmansyah; S. Handoko; E. Erythrina; M.N. Rofiq; D. Iskandar; N.A. Sasongko; T. Rochmadi; N. Abbas; M. Hanif; Y.S. Garno; F.D. Arianti; N.D. Suretno; M. Askinatin; C.O.I. Hastuti; F. Fahrodji

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 537-556

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.02.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Integrated farming is an efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural activity that uses low-input resources, including abundant local materials, such as waste. According to previous studies, this program has been adopted by the Indonesian government to facilitate the ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Microalgae diversity in several different sub-habitats

S. Arsad; Y.W. Mulasari; N.Y. Sari; E.D. Lusiana; Y. Risjani; M. Musa; M. Mahmudi; F.S. Prasetiya; L.A. Sari

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 561-574

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.04.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Biodiversity is the variety of life that exists on Earth, including all the organisms, species, and populations that come together in a complex manner to form communities and ecosystems. This study aimed to assess the diversity of microalgae in several different sub-habitats ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Resident-based learning model for sustainable resident participation in municipal solid waste management program

A. Ghazali; J. H. Tjakraatmadja; . Sunarti; E.Y.D. Pratiwi

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 599-624

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.04.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Encouraging resident participation in the Municipal Solid Waste Management system still becomes a challenge for cities in developing countries. Previous studies showed that existing education strategies ineffective and insufficient to change resident behavior sustainably. Therefore, ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Mapping and identifying heavy metals in water use as chemicals of potential concerns in upper watershed

N. Fahimah; I.R.S. Salami; K. Oginawati; S.J. Yapfrine; A. Supriatin; Y.N. Thaher

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 765-788

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.08

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Excessive presence of heavy metals in water sources can reduce water quality and harm human health. However, research on heavy metals from water sources for sanitation and hygiene purposes and drinking water in the Upper Citarum Watershed remains limited. This study focuses ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Optimised extraction of antioxidant components from Calophyllum inophyllum L. seeds using response surface methodology

L. Fitriyana; M.D. Supardan; Y. Aisyah; Irfan .

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 February 2024

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

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Calophyllum inophyllum (C. inophyllum), or Nyamplung, seeds contain various active compounds. Using C. inophyllum seeds as a source of flavonoids for natural antioxidants can increase their economic value and provide alternative compounds for cosmetics, including lotions. This ...  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