International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis

Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014

  • Unsustainable Exploitation of Freshwater Wetland Turtles and Tortoises in Central Niger Delta

    Elijah Ige Ohimain, Dimie Otobotekere, Biriduba Woyengitonyokopa

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 57-64
    Received: 7 February 2014
    Published: 10 March 2014
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    Abstract: Wildlife is commonly exploited as sources of animal protein in Nigeria. This study was designed to assess the rate of wildlife exploitation in 2 communities in Delta State, Nigeria specialized in the sale of turtles and tortoises. These two communities receive 1,512 turtles and tortoises weekly from hunters and display them for sales along the East... Show More
  • Exploring Water Quality Index and Risk on Quality of Life in an Industrial Area: A Case from Ghaziabad City, India

    Haroon Sajjad, Jyoti, Rahis Uddin

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 65-72
    Received: 3 February 2014
    Published: 10 March 2014
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    Abstract: This paper makes an attempt to evaluate water quality index and its possible effect on quality of life in an Indian industrial city. Thirty six groundwater samples from CIS Hindon area of Ghaziabad city were analyzed with the help of standard methods of APHA. Water quality index was evaluated to assess suitability of drinking water. Rand Short Form... Show More
  • Selective Impacts of the 2012 Water Floods on the Vegetation and Wildlife of Wilberforce Island, Nigeria

    Elijah Ige Ohimain, Sylvester Chibueze Izah, Dimie Otobotekere

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 73-85
    Received: 13 January 2014
    Published: 20 March 2014
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    Abstract: The study was designed to evaluate the impacts of the 2012 water floods on the wildlife and vegetation of Wilberforce Island. Ten transects of 1 km each were established cutting across the three levels of impacted vegetation namely, dead, dying and intact plants. The relative topography of the plots was assessed based on the measurement of receding... Show More
  • Ecological Monitoring of Marine Fish Farming Activities by Enteromorpha Intestinalis (Chlorophyta)

    Kai Aulio

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 86-90
    Received: 31 March 2014
    Accepted: 15 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: The biomass production of algae was markedly enhanced near a large fish farming establishment in the northern Baltic Sea, SW coast of Finland. The mean biomass values of the dominant filamentous green alga Enteromorpha intestinalis at sites near the fish farming establishment were 3-fold the values at the control site (160–190 g/ m2 vs. 64 g/m2). T... Show More
  • Analysis of Forest Cover Changes in Nimbia Forest Reserve, Kaduna State, Nigeria Using Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Techniques

    Musa Ismaila Tudun-Wada, Yakubu Mohammed Tukur, Ya’u Hussaini, Muhammad Zakari Sani, Ishaya Musa, Vivan Ezra Lekwot

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 91-99
    Received: 1 April 2014
    Accepted: 15 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: Nimbia Forest Reserve is witnessing degradation due to anthropogenic activities such as Farming, Illegal felling and fuel wood extraction just like many other forest reserves in Nigeria. On the other hand, the management has failed to provide enough manpower to guard against anthropogenic activities and the few ones available were not receiving bet... Show More
  • Study on Black Carbon and Its Characterisation at an Urban Location, Hyderabad during 2010 to 2012

    Subin Jose, Biswadip Gharai

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 100-105
    Received: 1 April 2014
    Accepted: 18 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: A seven channel Aethalometer (AE31) was used to measure the black carbon (BC) mass concentrations at the premises of National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad during the period 2010-2012 to characterize BC temporal concentration and source identification. Diurnal variation of BC shows varied amplitude of BC mass concentration with peak durin... Show More
  • Heavy Metal Concentration Levels in Soil at Lake Geriyo Irrigation Site, Yola, Adamawa State, North Eastern Nigeria

    Hong, Aliyu Haliru, Law, Puong Ling, Selaman, Onni Suhaiza

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 106-111
    Received: 10 April 2014
    Accepted: 22 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: The study assessed the physicochemical parameters and mean concentration levels of heavy metals in soil at two selected wastewater receiving sites and control site of Lake Geriyo irrigation project in order to determine the extent of heavy metal pollution due to wastewater irrigation using standard methods. The pH values at the River Benue, Shinko ... Show More
  • The Mathematical Modeling of the Atmospheric Diffusion Equation

    Khaled Sadek Mohamed Essa, Mohamed Magdy Abd El-Wahab, Hussein Mahmoud ELsman, Adel Shahta Soliman, Samy Mahmoud ELGmmal, Aly Ahamed Wheida

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 112-116
    Received: 12 February 2014
    Accepted: 29 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: The advection diffusion equation (ADE) is solved in two directions to obtain the crosswind integrated concentration. The solution is solved using separation variables technique and considering the wind speed depends on the vertical height and eddy diffusivity depends on downwind and vertical distances. Comparing between the two predicted concentrat... Show More
  • Effects of Emissions from Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC) on Soil Fertility in Rido Area of Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria

    Vivan Ezra Lekwot, Yakubu Mohammed Tukur, Michael Kingsley Balasom, Ya’u Hussaini, Ishaya Musa, Shehu Bako Makarau

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 117-122
    Received: 16 April 2014
    Accepted: 22 April 2014
    Published: 30 April 2014
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    Abstract: The environment is considered as man’s important asset that must be protected for his life support. Regrettably, the situation is different where oil refinery and petrochemical plants operate. Environmental pollution in the form of emissions and effluent discharge in these areas poses serious threat to the ecosystem particularly soil, often with un... Show More
  • Environmental Monitoring of the Effects of Conventional and Artisanal Gold Mining on Water Quality in Ngwabalozi River, Southern Zimbabwe

    Simbarashe Mudyazhezha, Reginald Kanhukamwe

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 123-127
    Received: 10 April 2014
    Accepted: 22 April 2014
    Published: 10 May 2014
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    Abstract: Mineral extraction contributes positive to the socioeconomic fabric of many African countries but has also contributed to the deterioration of environmental quality. It has been branded the most destructive industry in the world. This study sought to assess the effects of conventional gold mining which use cyanide for gold extraction and artisanal ... Show More