Environment
Estimation of ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollutants in Mazandaran Province using sentinel 5 satellite images

Alireza Yousefi Kebriya; Mehdi Nadi; Ebadat Ghanbari Parmehr

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 28 December 2023

Abstract
  Mazandaran province, due to its strategic geographical location and high influx of tourists during holidays, coupled with the presence of power plants and industrial complexes, is facing pollution challenges. This research, conducted in 2022, focuses on monitoring nitrogen dioxide and ozone pollutants ...  Read More

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Heavy Metal Levels from some Biomass Emissions in Indoor Environment of selected Kitchens in Jos, Nigeria

O. F. Anjorin; L. C. Imoh; C. Uhunmwangho

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 151-159

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.02.04

Abstract
  Since actual metal emissions can be assessed using Particulate matter (PM) as a proxy, monitoring and controlling metal compounds in biomass emissions is essential for determining their quantities and potential health effects. Using a low volume respirable dust sampler, indoor ambient metal-bearing particles ...  Read More

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Morphological, Mechanical, and Multifunctional Properties of Sugar Cane Bagasse/Polyester Composites

O. O. Obiukwu; M. N. Nwigwe; T. O. Uchechukwu; J. Azubuike; D. A. Ekpechi

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 160-169

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.02.05

Abstract
  Various fiber-matrix combinations were used to create biodegradable composites using sugar cane bagasse (SCB) fiber and a polyester resin (PES) matrix. SEM, FTIR, mechanical testing, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and the method of soil burial were employed to assess the effects of the fiber content ...  Read More

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Examining Air Pollution Continuity in Tehran Province using Markov Chain Model

A. Yousefi Kebriya; M. Nadi

Volume 15, Issue 2 , April 2024, , Pages 201-210

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2024.15.02.10

Abstract
  The Air Quality Index is a numerical tool used to quantify air pollution levels and classify pollution severity. It plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare system stability by understanding air pollution's dynamic behavior and shifts in pollution intensity. To analyze the probabilistic transition between ...  Read More

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BTEXS Removal From Aqueous Phase by MCM-41 Green Synthesis Using Rice Husk Silica

M. Heydari; T. Tabatabaie; F. Amiri; S. E. Hashemi

Volume 14, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 321-335

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.04.02

Abstract
  Large volumes of contaminated industrial wastewater have caused growing concern among researchers and environmentalists. Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, and styrene (BTEXS) cyclic hydrocarbons in industrial effluents are often completely stable to biodegradation and must be treated before disposal. ...  Read More

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Assessment of Microbial Indicators of Water Resources in KooheHava and TangeKhoor Free Area

A. Alizadeh; H. Nowzari

Volume 14, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 240-251

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.03.06

Abstract
  In the wildlife management, maintaining water quality and quantity, especially in areas that are faced with relative constraints of water resouces, are considered as one of the planning pillars. Natural springs and artificial troughs in the KooheHava and TangeKhoor Free Area are the only sources of water ...  Read More

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Growth Performance of Varieties of Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Seedlings in Earthworm-Bioturbated Soil and Crab-Bioturbated Soil

E. O. Dada; F. A. Oke; Y. O. Balogun

Volume 14, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 38-45

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2023.14.01.05

Abstract
  Earthworms and crabs are known to influence the physicochemical state of their respective soil habitats through their bioturbation actions. While earthworm-bioturbated soils have been well documented to positively affect plant growth, not much is known about the effects of crab-bioturbated soil on plant ...  Read More

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Remediation Trend of Engineering Behavior of Wastewater Contaminated Clay Using Iron Nano Oxide: Experimental Studies

S. V. Mojtahed Sistani; H. Negahdar; F. F. Bamoharram; M. R. Shakeri

Volume 13, Issue 4 , July 2022, , Pages 363-371

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.04.06

Abstract
  Soil polluted with urban wastewater due to defect of wastewater disposal and leakage from wastewater channels is a common type of pollution in urban areas which in addition to environmental damage, has significant effects on soil engineering parameters. In present study, effects of municipal wastewater ...  Read More

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Evaluation of Air Quality Indices of Selected Public Kitchens and Possible Health Consequences

O. F. Anjorin; L. C. Imoh; C. Uhunmwangho

Volume 13, Issue 4 , July 2022, , Pages 408-416

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.04.10

Abstract
  Biomass use in small unit combustion systems such as for space heating or cooking could lead to ineffective mixing and potential problems arising from emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants. We therefore conducted a study to measure pollution levels in public kitchens using biomass fuel for ...  Read More

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Determination of Air Quality Index and Its Relationship With Meteorological Parameters in City of Mashhad

Z. Poormolaie; M. Mohammadi; M. Ghafoori; E. Khayyami

Volume 13, Issue 3 , April 2022, , Pages 273-283

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.03.07

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to determine the air quality index (AQI) and to investigate its relationship with meteorological parameters in Mashhad for 2014. In this study, moment concentrations of air pollutants in Mashhad for 2014 were prepared and the amount of AQI was calculated and air quality was ...  Read More

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Sequestration and Storage of Carbon Dioxide Using Hydrate Formation Method in the Presence of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles

V. Montazeri; B. ZareNezhad; A. Ghazi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 46-54

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.06

Abstract
  The nanofluid-based gas hydrate formation process employing copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have been experimentally investigated in this work. Different concentrations of nanofluids are injected into the reactor at the operating condition of 29 bar, 274.15 K, and impeller speed of 100 rpm. It was observed ...  Read More

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Prediction of CO and PM10 in Cold and Warm Seasons and Survey of the Effect of Instability Indices on Contaminants Using Artificial Neural Network: A Case Study in Tehran City

R. Farhadi; M. Hadavifar; M. Moeinaddini; M. Amintoosi

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 71-78

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.08

Abstract
  Today, air pollution in urban areas is a major issue that have been affecting human health and the environment. Over the years artificial neural network methods has been used for prediction of pollutants concentration in many metropolitans. In the present study data were obtained from department of environment ...  Read More

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Quality and Safety Assessment of Water Samples Collected from Wells in Four Emirate Zones of Kebbi State, Nigeria

T. Yahaya; O. Ologe; C. Yaro; L. Abdullahi; H. Abubakar; A. Gazal; J. Abubakar

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 79-86

https://doi.org/10.5829/ijee.2022.13.01.09

Abstract
  The increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases necessitates periodic monitoring of domestic and drinking water sources. The current study assessed the safety of well water in the four emirate zones (Gwandu, Yauri, Argungu, and Zuru) of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Using normal procedures, samples of well ...  Read More