International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014

  • Application of Soil Composition for Inferring Fluoride Variability in Volcanic Areas of Mt. Meru, Tanzania

    John Mkungu, Revocatus Lazaro Machunda, Alfred Nzibavuga Nyarubakula Muzuka

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 231-238
    Received: 29 August 2014
    Accepted: 13 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Predicting fluoride levels in water within fluoride endemic areas is an issue of high significance. As a result several methods including mathematical models have been reported to suit the task. However, most of these methods have limited practicality to low income communities. This study presents the potentials of employing soil characteristics to... Show More
  • Composition, Abundance and Feeding Guilds of Macroinvertebrates in Lake Kenyatta, Kenya

    Patrick Oduor Orwa, Reuben Omondi, Eric Okuku, William Ojwang, Stephen Mwangi Njuguna

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 239-243
    Received: 30 August 2014
    Accepted: 15 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: In an attempt to describe the benthic macroinvertebrate assemblage of Lake Kenyatta and recommend possible interventions for sustainable management, sampling was done at different stations using an Eckman grab and a scoop net. At each station, six samples were taken (three grabs and three scoops). The samples were washed using a 300µm sieve, sorted... Show More
  • Spatial and Temporal Changes in the Phytoplankton Community in a Cascaded Reservoir System: San Juan River, Queretaro, Mexico

    Maria del Pilar Saldana-Fabela, Maricela Martinez-Jimenez, Maria Antonieta Gomez-Balandra

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 244-251
    Received: 29 August 2014
    Accepted: 13 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Alteration of natural flows with dams for water harvesting has caused changes in water quality and habitat of biological communities. In Mexico there are more than 4000 reservoirs, which in some cases are located in the same river system, resulting in a cascading effect from the release of water up to downstream reservoirs, decreasing the system co... Show More
  • Transfer of Natural Radionuclides from Soil to Plants and Grass in the Western North of West Bank Environment- Palestine

    Mohannad Mohammed Jazzar, Khalil Mohammed Thabayneh

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 252-258
    Received: 25 September 2014
    Accepted: 30 September 2014
    Published: 20 October 2014
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    Abstract: The transfer factors of radionuclides (226Ra, 238U, 232Th, 40K and fallout radionuclides 137Cs) from soil to plant and grass collected from the north-west of West Bank environment – Palestine were measured. For soil to plant, the average transfer factor (TF) values were found to be 0.60, 0.50, 0.31, and 1.70 for 226Ra, 238U, 232Th and 40K respectiv... Show More
  • Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution of Effluents from Three Food Industries within Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria

    Nwosu Udoka Lovelyn, Ajiwe Vincent Ishmael Egbulezu, Okoye Patrick-Anthony Chudi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 259-265
    Received: 22 September 2014
    Accepted: 30 September 2014
    Published: 20 October 2014
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    Abstract: This work investigated the heavy metal pollution of effluents from three food industries within Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria. The wastewater samples were analyzed for heavy metals using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Results showed that the mean levels of all the heavy metals were above the limit allowed by the Nigeria Federal Ministry o... Show More
  • Computer Simulation of Sea Water Pollution

    Doo Hee Han

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 266-271
    Received: 11 October 2014
    Accepted: 27 October 2014
    Published: 30 October 2014
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    Abstract: In this paper, we proposed to use the surface water modeling system to sea water spreading simulation. We used SMS8.1 with GFGEN, RMA2 and RMA4. We assumed that there is no other effect except physical process in the sea water, and simulated the divergence of water pollution. This approach can be used in any other sea water pollution analysis. Also... Show More
  • Distribution of Aliphatic and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHS) in Coastal Sediment from the Ngoua River (Douala, Cameroon)

    Jessie Ekoka Christelle Solange, Ngassoum Martin Benoit, Ze Bilo’o Philemon

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 272-278
    Received: 10 October 2014
    Accepted: 29 October 2014
    Published: 10 November 2014
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    Abstract: This paper reports the identification and quantification of 15EPA-PAHs in the sediments samples collected in Ngoua River, Douala, Cameroon. PAH and n-alkanes were separated by using a chromatographic column, identified and quantified by using Gas Chromatography (GC/FID). The total concentration ranged from 140.42 µg/g to 229.47 µg/g dry matters dur... Show More
  • A Precise Methodology Integrates Low-Cost GPS Data and GIS for Monitoring Groundwater Quality Parameters in Majmaah Region, KSA

    Sameh S. Ahmed, Mahmoud T. Azmi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 279-288
    Received: 25 October 2014
    Accepted: 07 November 2014
    Published: 20 November 2014
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    Abstract: GIS/GPS mapping technology provides a very cost effective method of meeting the guidelines and calculating the total information required for decision makers. This paper aims to integrate Geographic Information System (GIS) and data acquired using low-cost GPS in one system and develop a precise methodology that is reliable for environmental studie... Show More
  • Seasonal and Temporal Changes in Nitrous Oxide Emission with Fertilizer Application in Rice Ecosystem of North Bank Plain Agroclimatic Zone of North East India

    Boby Gogoi, Kushal Kumar Baruah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2014
    Pages: 289-296
    Received: 10 October 2014
    Accepted: 27 October 2014
    Published: 20 November 2014
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    Abstract: Fertilizer dosage can influence nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in rice (Oryza sativa L.) fields. An experiment was conducted to find out the temporal and seasonal variations in N2O emissions under different doses of fertilizers and to identify the best fertilizer combination for lower N2O emission and adequate yield potential. Two rice varieties Ph... Show More