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Synthesis of amino acid functionalized Fe3O4 nanoparticles for adsorptive removal of Rhodamine B
Abstract L-Aspartic acid (L-Asp) functionalized magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were synthesized through a facile co-precipitation method using L-Asp as a …
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Dynamics of land use and land cover changes in Huluka watershed of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Abstract Background Land use and land cover changes in urbanized watersheds of developing countries like Ethiopia are underpinned by the …
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On the robustness of an eastern boundary upwelling ecosystem exposed to multiple stressors
The resistance of an east border upwelling system was investigated using relative index of marine pelagic biomass estimates under a …
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Magnetic Fe3O4@Mg/Al-layered double hydroxide adsorbent for preconcentration of trace metals in water matrices
Abstract A magnetic Fe3O4@MgAl-layered double hydroxide (MLDH) nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and applied as an effective adsorbent for preconcentration of …
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Carriage of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in a high-density informal settlement in Kenya is associated with environmental risk-factors
Abstract Background The relationship between antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance varies with cultural, socio-economic, and environmental factors. We examined these …
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Rotatable central composite design versus artificial neural network for modeling biosorption of Cr6+ by the immobilized Pseudomonas alcaliphila NEWG-2
Abstract Heavy metals, including chromium, are associated with developed industrialization and technological processes, causing imbalanced ecosystems and severe health concerns. …
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Enhancing removal efficiency of anionic dye (Cibacron blue) using waste potato peels powder
Abstract In the present study, the potato peel waste (PP) was used for the removal of the anionic dye Cibacron …
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Preparation and characterization of powdered and granular activated carbon from Palmae biomass for mercury removal
Abstract Two forms of activated carbon (i.e., granular and powdered forms) used to test mercury removal in solution. These activated …
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Fundamental policy challenges influencing sustainable development in Africa
Background: There is widespread recognition on the African continent that a coherent and integrated policy response is necessary to adequately …
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Association between dietary diversity with overweight and obesity: A cross-sectional study conducted among pastoralists in Monduli District in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising at a rapid pace and is associated with negative health consequences …
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Assessment of carbon stock potential of parkland agroforestry practice: the case of Minjar Shenkora; North Shewa, Ethiopia
Abstract Background The anthropogenic global climate change has negative impacts on various sectors and communities who particularly rely on rain-fed …
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Evolution of the riverine nutrient export to the Tropical Atlantic over the last 15 years: is there a link with Sargassum proliferation?
Abstract The Tropical Atlantic is facing a massive proliferation of Sargassum since 2011, with severe environmental and socioeconomic impacts. As …
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Assessing the ecological impacts of transportation infrastructure development: A reconnaissance study of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya
Transportation infrastructure, such as railways, roads and power lines, contribute to national and regional economic, social and cultural growth and …
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Biomass-fuelled improved cookstove intervention to prevent household air pollution in Northwest Ethiopia: a cluster randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Household air pollution from biomass fuels burning in traditional cookstoves currently appeared as one of the most serious threats …
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A common typology for ecosystem characteristics and ecosystem condition variables
The UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Experimental Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EEA) aims at regular and standardised stocktaking on the extent …
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Synergistic protective effect of Beta vulgaris with meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid against lead-induced neurotoxicity in male rats
Lead (Pb) toxicity is one of the most prevalent causes of human neurotoxicity. The available chelator drugs used now have …
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Public perception and awareness of waste management from Benin City
Poor waste management is increasingly becoming a major challenge for municipalities, globally. Unlike previous waste management studies in Nigeria, this …
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Ecological risk assessment of heavy metal-contaminated soils of selected villages in Zamfara State, Nigeria
Abstract The incidence of heavy metal contamination in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria, due to artisanal mining in some villages has …
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The Legacy Effects of Colonial and Apartheid Imprints on Urban Greening in South Africa: Spaces, Species, and Suitability
Colonialism is a significant legacy across most aspects of urban form, the nature and distribution of public green spaces, and …
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Spatiotemporal variability and trends of rainfall and its association with Pacific Ocean Sea surface temperature in West Harerge Zone, Eastern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Rainfall variability exceedingly affects agriculture in Ethiopia, particularly in the eastern region where rainfall is relatively scarce. Hence, …