American Journal of Environmental Protection

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015

  • Arc GIS Based Interpretation of Surface Sediment Heavy Metals Near Coastal Area of District Badin, Sindh, Pakistan

    Mohammad Amin Qureshi, Ghulam Murtaza Mastoi, Mushtaque Ahmed Baloch, Muhammad Ali Bhatti, Sarfaraz Ali Mallah, Muhammad Waseem Junejo, Rashid Ali Malukhani, Imran Ali Abbasi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 110-119
    Received: 07 April 2015
    Accepted: 17 April 2015
    Published: 28 April 2015
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    Abstract: The present study investigates heavy metal contamination of sediments of the surface drains, lakes and lagoons of coastal district Badin. The accumulation of industrial, municipal waste water, pumped saline water and agricultural runoff through left bank outfall drain (LBOD) and other linking drains in the coastal lines of Badin, Sindh, Pakistan, h... Show More
  • Involvement in Tourism Activities and Perceived Benefits in Communities around Udzungwa Mountain National Park in Tanzania

    John Safari, Vicent Gowele, James Lwelamira

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 120-126
    Received: 08 April 2015
    Accepted: 17 April 2015
    Published: 28 April 2015
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    Abstract: Tourism constitutes one of the fastest growing sectors in Tanzania. The industry is placed as one of the major means through which development of local communities can be achieved. There is, however, paucity of information on how local communities living close to the national parks are involved in tourism. A cross-sectional study was carried out in... Show More
  • Simulation of Potassium Transport in Carbonate Aquifer

    Omar Chaalal, Ahmed Murad, Ahmed M. Soliman, Rafiq Islam, Ismail A. El Haty, D. Hank

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 127-133
    Received: 21 March 2015
    Accepted: 12 April 2015
    Published: 30 April 2015
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    Abstract: Sophisticated prediction of aquifer performance requires numerical simulation. To date, no comprehensive simulation has been reported on groundwater modeling. Most available simulators are not applicable for fractured aquifer, and do not account for contaminant leaching and degradation, particularly in the vadose zone. Consequently, studying contam... Show More
  • Valorization of Grape by-Products

    Cristina Damian, Ana Olteanu, Mircea Oroian, Ana Leahu, Sorina Ropciuc

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 134-138
    Received: 10 April 2015
    Accepted: 20 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: The by-products of processed grape (grape seeds and grape peels) can be recovered for further food applications. Extracts of grape by-products were obtained with solvents of different polarity (aqueous acetone, methanol and ethanol) and assayed for their total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The high amount of total phenols was found in ... Show More
  • Radon, Thoron and Progeny Measured in Urban Health Centres and the Resulting Radiation Doses to Doctors, Nurses and Patients from the Inhalation of Air

    M. A. Misdaq, A. Matrane, J. Ouguidi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 139-151
    Received: 18 April 2015
    Accepted: 29 April 2015
    Published: 11 May 2015
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    Abstract: Doctors and nurses spent about 8 hours a day inside urban health centres examining a large number of patients. To assess radiation dose due to the attached and unattached fractions of the short-lived alpha-emitting radon decay products from the inhalation of air by working personnel and patients, concentrations of these radionuclides as well as tho... Show More
  • Physicochemical Assay of Water of Kashmir Lakes: A Preliminary Comparative Study

    Muhammad Aslam Mirza, Muhammad Aziz Choudhary, Muhammad Yar Khuhawar, Rafee Arain, Asima Naz, Kauser Yasmeen

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 152-162
    Received: 16 April 2015
    Accepted: 29 April 2015
    Published: 12 May 2015
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    Abstract: The lakes of Kashmir are generally shallow and situated in flood plans of the river Jhelum. In most of the lakes, thermal stratification is uncommon, and stable stratification occurs only in deeper lakes such as Manabal and Mangla lakes having depth within the range 12-30 m. Anthropogenic contamination of lakes water is one of the concerns that hav... Show More
  • Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Characterization of Spring and Well Water in Bamenda III (NW Region, Cameroon)

    Alice Magha, Margaret Tita Awah, Gus Djibril Kouankap Nono, Pierre Wotchoko, Mispa Ayuk Tabot, Veronique Kamgang Kabeyene

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 163-173
    Received: 16 April 2015
    Accepted: 22 April 2015
    Published: 16 May 2015
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    Abstract: Bamenda is a major town in the NW Region of Cameroon and constitutes part of the Cameroon Volcanic line. In the frame of this work, four springs and three wells in the Bamenda III council area were investigated to evaluate the physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of their waters. All the water points yielded pH values below 6.5 and ... Show More