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Hydrochemical characterization and sustainability assessment of Ismailia canal water, Eastern Nile Delta, Egypt: implications for human health and environmental safety
Surface freshwater systems globally face severe stresses due to overpopulation and associated waste. The Ismailia Canal, a crucial freshwater source …
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Spatiotemporal pattern of water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) distribution in Lake Tana, Ethiopia, using a random forest machine learning model
Water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) is an invasive weed that covers a significant portion of Lake Tana. The infestation has an …
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Urban expansion and agricultural land loss: a GIS-Based analysis and policy implications in Hawassa city, Ethiopia
This study investigated the historical and future trends of urban expansion and its subsequent impact on agricultural land-use in Hawassa …
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Local sediment amendment can potentially increase barley yield and reduce the need for phosphorus fertilizer on acidic soils in Kenya
Soil acidification and low nutrient availability are two major challenges facing agriculture in most regions of East Africa, resulting in …
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A review of environmental and health effects of synthetic cosmetics
The use of cosmetic products is expanding globally, and with it, so is the range of chemical substances employed in …
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Effects of occasional tillage on soil physical and chemical properties and weed infestation in a 10-year no-till system
Few studies have investigated how one-time targeted tillage of long-term no-till fields impacts topsoil properties and weed dynamics. An on-farm …
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Green synthesis of CaO nanoparticles from chicken eggshells: antibacterial, antifungal, and heavy metal (Pb2⁺, Cr2⁺, Cd2⁺ and Hg2⁺) adsorption properties
Background Chicken eggshells, a common poultry byproduct, are rich in calcium and provide a sustainable source for producing calcium oxide …
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Policy deficiencies and contingency plans: groundwater management implications for baseflow contributions to the Colorado River
The Colorado River is a vital water source for the western United States, yet the river is governed by disjointed …
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Integrated machine learning and geospatial analysis enhanced gully erosion susceptibility modeling in the Erer watershed in Eastern Ethiopia
Land degradation from gully erosion poses a significant threat to the Erer watershed in Eastern Ethiopia, particularly due to agricultural …
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Paraben residues in wastewater and surface water: a case study of KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng provinces (South Africa) during the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction: The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in environmental matrices is considered one of the major scientific concerns. …
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The dynamics of urbanization, land use land cover changes, and land expropriation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Over the past two decades, Addis Ababa has witnessed a relentless transformation in its land use and land cover. Primarily …
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Newly isolated strains of potentially microcystin-producing cyanobacteria in potable water: case study of Mawoni village, South Africa
Toxic cyanobacterial species occur in aquatic ecosystems when favourable environmental conditions prevail. These bacteria can produce natural hepatotoxic metabolites called …
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Land use and land cover changes and their effect on ecosystem service values in the Bale Ecoregion, southeastern Ethiopia
The Bale Ecoregion (BER) is known for its global importance in biodiversity and as a water tower for East African …
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Governance, institutions, and climate change resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: assessing the threshold effects
The concerns about institutional weakness in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are central to the discussion on environmental degradation in the region. …
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The symmetric and asymmetric effect of financial development on ecological footprint in South Africa: ARDL and NARDL approach
Introduction: The literature on the finance–emission nexus offers conflicting conclusions. This study resolves this inconsistency by investigating the symmetric and …
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Geospatial evaluation and bio-remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils in arid zones
Introduction: Soil pollution directly impacts food quality and the lives of both humans and animals. The concentration of heavy metals …
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The application of magnetite biochar composite derived from parthenium hysterophorus for the adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution
The removal of toxic and harmful dyes like methylene blue (MB) from textile wastewater is necessary to reduce environmental pollution. …
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Does industrialization promote the emission mitigation agenda of East Africa? a pathway toward environmental sustainability
Africa’s economy continues to be characterized by increasing environmental pollution caused by anthropogenic activities. Despite the implications of environmental pollution …
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Physical and socioeconomic driving forces of land use and land cover changes: the case of Hawassa City, Ethiopia
Background and objectives: Hawassa served as the country’s southern region’s capital from 1990 to 2019 and is currently experiencing rapid …
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Envisioning sustainable sanitation planning: a unified approach of diffusion of innovation and theory of planned behavior in predicting ecosan toilet adoption in Arba Minch City, Ethiopia
This study explores the adoption of ecological sanitation (ecosan) toilets in Arba Minch City, Ethiopia, using an integrated approach combining …