International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015

  • Investigation and Evaluation on Heavy Metal Contaminations of Green Salads and Potato Fried in Different Restaurants and Fresh Vegetables in Some Egyptian Governorates

    Hanaa S. M. Abd El-Rahman, Abeer M. N. H. El-Dakak, Zein H.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 28-37
    Received: 22 January 2015
    Accepted: 10 February 2015
    Published: 16 February 2015
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    Abstract: The content of Cd, Pb, Al, and As in fresh vegetables, green salads and potato fried purchased from the Egyptian market and restaurant were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS).The results of this study showed that there was wide variation in the concentration of these metals in vegetables collected from different sites. The highes... Show More
  • The Effect of Application of EDTA on the Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals by Vetivera zizanioides, Cymbopogon citrates and Helianthus annuls

    Yashim Zakka Israila, Agbaji Edith Bola, Gimba Casimir Emmanuel, Idris Suleiman Ola

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 38-43
    Received: 15 December 2014
    Accepted: 30 December 2014
    Published: 25 February 2015
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    Abstract: This study investigates the effect of the application of EDTA (ethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid) on the phytoextraction of Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn by Vetivera zizanioides, Cymbopogon citrates and Helianthus annuls harvested from experimental site (with EDTA) and a control area (without EDTA) in Zaria-Nigeria. The concentrations of Cd, Co, Cu, Ni... Show More
  • Evaluation of Heavy Metal Pollution on Soil in Vaderbijlpark, South Africa

    F. M. Mtunzi, E. D. Dikio, S. J. Moja

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: 29 January 2015
    Accepted: 10 February 2015
    Published: 2 March 2015
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    Abstract: In this study, inductive coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is employed for the evaluation of soil pollution for selected metals in the Vanderbijlpark area of South Africa. Soil samples investigated were collected from five different sites in the city based on their proximity to the industrial areas of Vanderbijlpark. Soil sampl... Show More
  • Problems of Solid Waste Management in Small and Medium Enterprises

    Alie Wube Dametew

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 50-66
    Received: 6 February 2015
    Accepted: 3 March 2015
    Published: 9 March 2015
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    Abstract: This study describes the problems of solid waste generation in small and medium scale enterprise. The analysis was conducted in Meserte Gabi metal and machine work enterprises using purposive sampling method with 16 sample sizes of this enterprise employer. Filed observation, unstructured interview, and questioners were instruments that use pre and... Show More
  • Urban Heat Island: Causes, Effects and Mitigation Measures - A Review

    Md. Nuruzzaman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 67-73
    Received: 28 January 2015
    Accepted: 5 March 2015
    Published: 10 March 2015
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    Abstract: High temperature in the city centers than its’ surroundings known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which is causing discomfort to the urban dwellers in the summer time is gaining much attention around the world because the world is getting urbanized as it advances in technology. Alterations of surface area, improper urban planning, air pollut... Show More
  • The Effect of Greenhouse Gases on Earth’s Temperature

    Ahmad L. El Zein, Nour A. Chehayeb

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 74-79
    Received: 5 February 2015
    Accepted: 24 February 2015
    Published: 15 March 2015
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    Abstract: Global warming is affecting each and every part of the world. Due to global warming, the glaciers are melting which are causing the rise in the sea level. When the level of the sea rises, it causes danger to the people living in the low lying areas. So, this causes a big problem for people, plants and animals living on the earth or the ecosystem al... Show More
  • Operating Conditions of A Locally Made Fixed-Bed Incinerator, a Case Study of Bagamoyo – Tanzania

    Arthur Mngoma Omari, Geoffrey Reuben John, Karoli Nicholas Njau, Peter Lucas Mtui

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 80-90
    Received: 25 February 2015
    Accepted: 13 March 2015
    Published: 19 March 2015
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    Abstract: To minimize the pollution from municipal solid waste incinerators, the study of operating conditions is imperative. The local design incinerators can be used for high performance combustion and minimize pollutions. The incinerator located at Bagamoyo hospital in Tanzania is used as a pilot for this experiment. The emission and operating conditions ... Show More
  • Environmental Risk Assessment Methodology (ERAM) for Oil Pollution

    Huseyin Murat Cekirge

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
    Pages: 91-110
    Received: 27 March 2015
    Accepted: 3 April 2015
    Published: 15 April 2015
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    Abstract: Coastal areas have economical, archaeological, cultural, economic and environmental significance. During the last decades, a rapid development of recreation and other tourism activities has been noticed. However, these coastal areas are often visited by oil tankers for transportation purposes; this paper considers risk analysis by using index. Each... Show More