Environmental Management
Evaluation of willingness to pay and challenges to community empowerment in urban drinkable water

N.I.D. Arista; H.A. Negoro; D.E. Purba

Volume 10, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 557-572

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.02.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Environmental degradation, especially that related to water, has the potential to result in an unhealthy life. Humans drinkable water for basic needs, but poor water quality can cause disease. One of the solutions of households to obtain drinkable water is to subscribe to water ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Phosphorus recovery from domestic sewage sludge in the presence of waste grape pruning biochar

M. Piri; E. Sepehr

Volume 8, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 575-588

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2022.04.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Phosphorus is an essential and limiting nutrient for all living organisms. Although phosphorus is a finite resource on earth, it is usually wasted today. Precipitation of struvite from waste residues is mainly carried out to recover phosphorus. This study aimed to investigate ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Characteristics and combustion kinetics of fuel pellets composed of waste of polyethylene terephthalate and biomass

K. Manatura; U. Samaksaman

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2021, , Pages 625-642

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2021.04.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The needs of fuel pellets from varied feed stocks have opened up opportunities and challenges for pellets production from non-woody biomass. Wastes of plastic recycling and wood sawing contained a high potential for energy source and suited for pelletizing as a solid fuel. METHODS: ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Bioenergy potential of Chlorella vulgaris under the influence of different light conditions in a bubble column photobioreactor

S. Dhanasekar; R. Sathyanathan

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 789-804

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.04.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Recent investigations indicated that continuous use of fertilizers and pesticides in agricultural fields not only deteriorated soil health but also caused a deleterious effect on surface and groundwater bodies. Treating such wastewater using microalgae has shown higher nutrient ...  Read More

Environmental Engineering
Effects of landslide hazards on quality of stream water and sediments

O. Phewnil; T. Pattamapitoon; N. Semvimol; W. Wararam; K. Duangmal; A. Intaraksa; K. Chunkao; P. Maskulrath; S. Hanthayung; P. Wichittrakarn

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2024.03.09*

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Landslide disasters in Thailand between 1970 and 2011 revealed a notable pattern: they primarily originated on mountain slopes, distinguished by a deeper soil profile. This soil profile comprised clay loam and sandy loam textures and was situated over aged geological formations ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Investigation on concentration of elements in wetland sediments and aquatic plants

H. Janadeleh; A. Hosseini Alhashemi; S.M.B. Nabavi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2016, , Pages 87-93

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.01.010

Abstract
  The major aim of the present study was to investigate element (Fe, Ni, Pb, V, Zn) concentrations in sediment and different tissues of Phragmities australis and Typha latifolia in Hor al-Azim Wetland Southwest Iran. Sampling of sediments and aquatic plants was carried out during spring and summer 2014. ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Mathematical methods of data processing in the formation and evaluation of sectoral structure in agricultural enterprises

T. Kalashnikova; І. Кoshkalda; O. Тrehub

Volume 5, Special Issue , 2019, , Pages 87-95

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.05.SI.10

Abstract
  The sectoral structure of most agricultural enterprises is unbalanced and uncoordinated, which underlies the need in deepened research of its improvement. This paper is dedicated to the formation and evaluation of the sectoral structure with the use of mathematical methods of data processing. Mathematical ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Strategic planning of urban transportation system based on sustainable development dimensions using an integrated SWOT and fuzzy COPRAS approach

S.M. Hatefi

Volume 4, Issue 1 , January 2018, , Pages 99-112

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.01.010

Abstract
  Today, urban transportation has attracted urban planners’ and researchers' attention because of air and noise pollution problems associated with it. In Shahrkord city in Iran, no plans have been made for sustainable transportation, and the available poor transportation infrastructure is not responsive ...  Read More

Study of environmental management systems on defence

A. Oglanis; M. Loizidou

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2017, , Pages 103-120

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.01.010

Abstract
  The effective and sustainable environmental performance of a business is a result of various factors and most important the integrated outcome of the environmental management. Likewise, the integration of environmental protection into the armed forces functions has also gain interest for the military ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Green tourism business as marketing perspective in environmental management

O. Gryshchenko; V. Babenko; O. Bilovodska; T. Voronkova; I. Ponomarenko; Z. Shatskaya

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 117-132

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2022.01.09

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Environmental guidelines and principles of sustainable development are becoming increasingly popular and are a priority for most business areas. One of the widely developing eco-destinations is green tourism, which is gaining a profitable and priority status, especially for ...  Read More

Expanded granular sludge bed bioreactor in wastewater treatment

A. Cruz-Salomón; E. Ríos-Valdovinos; F. Pola-Albores; S. Lagunas-Rivera; R. Meza-Gordillo; V.M. Ruíz-Valdiviezo; K.C. Cruz-Salomón

Volume 5, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 119-138

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.01.10

Abstract
  The expanded granular sludge bed bioreactor appears today as a cheap, robust and more popular technology because it operates using a fluidized bed, which allows increasing in organic load and in cell retention times, generating higher treatment efficiencies (up to 95 %) and renewable energy (i.e., biogas, ...  Read More

Environmental Science
The susceptibility level and sustainability potential of groupers; Plectropomus sp. in a marine national park

M. Tadjuddah; . Abdullah; S. Kamri; N.I. Wianti

Volume 6, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 119-132

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2020.01.10

Abstract
  Wakatobi National Park has a tropical marine ecosystem with typically dynamic aquatic resources, and it also has a potentially massive number of groupers such as red (Plectropomus leopardus) and black groupers (Plectropomus areolatus). However, the sustainability of the grouper resources has not been ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Macroinvertebrates composition as determinants of larval abundance in the dragonfly Miathyria marcella in tropical wetlands

M.I. Moreno Pallares; M.A. Bonilla Gómez; G.H. Guillot Monroy; A.C. Torregroza-Espinosa

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 129-140

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.01.10

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Odonate larvae play an important role in macroinvertebrate trophic networks and are excellent proxies for wetland quality. However, despite their ecological importance, research on odonates and how they interact with their environment is scarce. This study aims to assess macroinvertebrate ...  Read More

Environmental Science
Application of environmental bacteria as potential methods of azo dye degradation systems

G. Manjarrez Paba; R. Baldiris Ávila; D. Baena Baldiris

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 131-154

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.01.10

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study isto present a description of the main characteristics of azo dyes and the different treatment methods used to remove them from water. There is a special emphasis given to the benefits associated with biological treatment, predominantly those related ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Environmental impact technology for life cycle assessment in municipal solid waste management

M.A. Budihardjo; I.B. Priyambada; A. Chegenizadeh; S. Al Qadar; A.S. Puspita

Volume 9, Special Issue (Eco-Friendly Sustainable Management) , November 2023, , Pages 145-172

https://doi.org/10.22034/GJESM.2023.09.SI.10

Abstract
  Municipal solid waste management has evolved from direct disposal to recycling and resource recovery, driven by sustainability. Life cycle assessment has played a crucial role in analyzing the environmental implications of different waste management strategies and selecting the most ecologically feasible ...  Read More

A geographic information system for gas power plant location using analytical hierarchy process and fuzzy logic

F.S. Alavipoor; S. Karimi; J. Balist; A.H. Khakian

Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2016, , Pages 197-207

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.02.010

Abstract
  This study recommends a GIS-based (Geographic Information Systems) and multi-criteria evaluation for site selection of gas power plant in Natanz City of Iran. The multi-criteria decision framework integrates legal requirements and physical constraints related to environmental and economic concerns. It ...  Read More

Investigation of optimal condition for Chlorella vulgaris microalgae growth

S. Daliry; A. Hallajisani; J. Mohammadi Roshandeh; H. Nouri; A. Golzary

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2017, , Pages 217-230

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.02.010

Abstract
  Due to its abundance and also flexibility of cultivation conditions, Chlorella vulgaris microalgae is one of the most ideal options available in order to production of microalgae based biodiesel. Since vulgaris cultivation for fuel production needs economic considerations to be taken, and in first place ...  Read More

Land use impacts on surface water quality by statistical approaches

K. A. Ullah; J. Jiang; P. Wang

Volume 4, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 231-250

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2018.04.02.010

Abstract
  Surface waters are the most important economic resource for humans which provide water for agricultural, industrial and anthropogenic activities. Surface water quality plays vital role in protecting aquatic ecosystems. Unplanned urbanization, intense agricultural activities and deforestation are positively ...  Read More

Native and alien plant species inventory and diversity in disturbed forests and its economic value

J.J.C. Garces

Volume 5, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 249-264

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2019.02.10

Abstract
  The study was conducted to assess the native and alien plant species in one of the highly disturbed forest (S1) and less disturbed forest (S2) in Mt. Manunggal, Cebu Island, Philippines. Twenty-four quadrats with a size of 20mx20 m were established using a quadrat sampling technique to identify and record ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Industrial waste management using the rapid impact assessment matrix method for an industrial park

A.A. Shayesteh; O. Koohshekan; F. Khadivpour; M. Kian; R. Ghasemzadeh; M. Pazoki

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2020, , Pages 261-274

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2020.02.10

Abstract
   Due to the growth of population and industrialization, a great number of problems associated with producing industrial wastes have been created for both the environment and human beings. The industrial waste management in Brujen industrial park, located in the western part of Iran, has been investigated ...  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
Increasing resident participation in waste management through intrinsic factors cultivation

. Sunarti; J.H. Tjakraatmadja; A. Ghazali; B. Rahardyan

Volume 7, Issue 2 , April 2021, , Pages 287-316

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2021.02.10

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:  Resident participation in waste management is essential to overcome waste problems effectively. In many developing countries, the local government has been struggling to encourage resident involvement in the waste management process, but the participation rate is still ...  Read More

Environmental Management
Geospatial visualization and seasonal variation of heavy metals in river sediments

D. Justus Reymond; K. Sudalaimuthu

Volume 9, Issue 2 , April 2023, , Pages 309-322

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2023.02.10

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Heavy metals can enter the food chain in the aquatic environment and become available for accumulation in biota. Industrialization and agricultural developments are progressively causing ecological concerns, which must be addressed. This study aimed to ascertain the heavy metals ...  Read More

Modeling human population patterns on tree density

M. Yousefpoor; T. Rostamie Shahraji; A. Eslam Bonyad; M. Salahi

Volume 2, Issue 3 , September 2016, , Pages 311-318

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.010

Abstract
  In order to evaluate the possible correlation between the tree density and the human population density, the forested area in Nav Asalem district located in Guilan Province was selected. The descriptors of tree number and basal area per hectare as well as the stand density index were used to determine ...  Read More

Artificial neural network forecast application for fine particulate matter concentration using meteorological data

M. Memarianfard; A.M. Hatami; M. Memarianfard

Volume 3, Issue 3 , September 2017, , Pages 333-340

https://doi.org/10.22034/gjesm.2017.03.03.010

Abstract
  Most parts of the urban areas are faced with the problem of floating fine particulate matter. Therefore, it is crucial to estimate the amounts of fine particulate matter concentrations through the urban atmosphere. In this research, an artificial neural network technique was utilized to model the PM2.5 ...  Read More