Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Effect of indiscriminate defecation and disposal of fecal material on peri-urban cultivated crops potentials to expose parasites to community13013311125510.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.01ENUsama Ahmed AliDepartment of Biological Science, Federal University Gashua, P.M.B 1005, Gashua, Yobe State, NigeriaJournal Article20191203The risk factors of contracting neglected tropical diseases are becoming increasingly high in both rural and urban settlements. faecal contamination of food is another form of faecal-oral transmission. Opened space defaecation is commonplace in rural settlement while indiscriminate disposal of faecal material is common in urban settlements. The business of faecal material disposal is flourishing in urban areas and the stakeholders are not aware of risk factors and they lack proper site for the faecal waste disposal. As a result, parasites are exposed to the community. For this reason, the present study was conducted at Nomansland, a Peri-urban settlement in Kano Metropolis of Nigeria. Over a period of four months, vegetables were examined for parasites and Ancylostoma duodenale, Ascaris lumbricoides, Entamoeba histolytica, Fasciola hepatica, Giardia lamblia, Necator americanus, Schistosoma haematobium, and Strongyloides Stercoralis were observed. demonstration and implications of F-diagram (faeces, fingers, flies, fields, fluids, and feed) should be addressed to members of the community. This study was restricted to parasitic examination. Bacterial, fungal and viral examinations are recommended to be further studied.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Fundamental principles of optimal utilization of forests with consideration of global warming13414211121310.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.02ENPeter LohmanderOptimal Solutions in Cooperation with Linnaeus University, Hoppets Grand 6, SE 903 34 Umea, Sweden0000-0003-2013-2580Journal Article20190927The global climate can be effected via the management of the forests in all parts of the world. A general global mathematical optimization model including the central components in, and relevant links between, energy production, the fossil industry, forestry, and global warming, is defined. The average forest harvesting level is defined as proportional to the area under active forest management. If the area of active forest management increases, the area covered by forests in dynamic equilibria with net CO2 absorption close to zero, decreases. <br />The total economic result in the form of the present value over an infinite horizon is optimized, with consideration of global warming, subject to a constraint that makes sure that the total energy production is held constant. The Karush Kuhn Tucker conditions and the parameter assumptions define the equation system of the relevant optimum conditions. The results are derived in the general form via the differentiated first order optimum conditions.<br />The following result is proved: If it is considered more important to avoid global warming, then we should increase the use of forest energy inputs and decrease the use of fossil energy inputs in the combined heat and power industry. <br />The methodology made it possible to derive general conclusions from a model that is not dependent on particular numerical parameter values. The derived results contradict the common opinion that the best way to use the forest with consideration of global warming, is to maximize the stock level in the forest, and if possible, to completely stop harvesting.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Impact of land pollution on the wellbeing of neighborhoods in Minna Metropolis of Nigeria14314911125710.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.03ENAbdul Christopher IleanwaDepartment of Architectural Technology, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja,Nigeria.Egwuma Macaulay AtahchegbeSchool of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, NigeriaAdejoh Andrew EkuleDepartment of Architectural Technology, School of Environmental Technology, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja,NigeriaJournal Article20191109The world today is facing a serious challenge of pollution in diverse forms such as land pollution. Land pollution is induced by the improper disposal of waste, mining, urbanization, agricultural chemicals, atmospheric decomposition, and soil erosion. This research seeks to look at the impact of Land pollution on the well-being of residents in Minna Metropolis along with present suitable solutions to reduce the effects. The research was carried out by using a descriptive survey method and questionnaires as a tool to collect data. A total number of eighty residents in Minna metropolis participated in the survey. The findings reviewed that the major cause of land pollution in the studied area is the indiscriminate disposal of Solid and Sewage waste. Consequently, results concluded that the heaps of waste on land serve as breeding grounds for disease-carrying bacteria, pest, and vermin leading to diseases such as Malaria fever, Yellow fever, Lassa fever, and among others. The research recommended the creation of dumpsites far away from residential buildings and the enactment of sanctions for offenders of indiscriminate waste dumping within Minna Metropolis of Nigeria.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Phytoremediation of zinc contaminated water by marigold (Tagetes Minuta L)15015811122310.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.04ENBushra AwanDepartment of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad 22060, PakistanMaria SabeenDepartment of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad 22060, PakistanShahida ShaheenDepartment of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad 22060, PakistanQaisar MahmoodDepartment of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad 22060, Pakistan0000-0003-2685-1367Abdolghaffar EbadiFaculty Member of Islamic Azad University, Joybar Branch, Iran0000-0003-4472-5866Mohsen ToughaniDepartment of Natural Resources Engineering, Aquaculture, Babol Branch, Islamic Azad University, Babol, Iran0000-0001-9437-0114Journal Article20200205The heavy metals like zinc affect the aquatic and terrestrial environments in a number of ways which are currently well established. The practice of treating contaminated water and soil at low cost is continually gaining attention in developing countries. The phytoremediation technique is the most effective and low cost as compared to other technologies and also it is environment friendly. It is used to remove pollutants such as heavy metals from both water and soil. The experiment was based on two objectives i.e. to evaluate how marigold helps in phytoremediation of zinc from wastewater and secondly, to study the growth parameters under zinc metal stress. In this experiment, the marigold plant was used to remove zinc from synthetic wastewater at different concentrations (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 µM). The experiment was done in different steps including plant collection, growth in a controlled environment, pre-analysis, post-analysis, drying, separation of parts, grinding digestion, filtration, and metal detection by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Zinc accumulation was checked by the detection of zinc metal in roots, shoots, and leaves of plants. Effects of zinc were analyzed by measurement of plant height, root length, and the number of leaves counting before and after zinc treatment and the result of zinc accumulation was obtained by atomic absorption spectrophotometer in each part of the plant. In roots zinc found in the range of (5.67 to 17.37) in stem (4.81 to 9.33) and in leaves (3.3 to 8.37) according to given treatments. This plant has zinc accumulation capacity and it is useful to treat zinc contaminated site.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601The arts of converting waste to wealth: towards environmental sustainability in Nigeria15916711125810.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.05ENBassey Archibong BasseyDepartment Of Arts Education
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, NigeriaAkpan Roseline WilliamDepartment Of Fine And Industrial Arts,
University Of Uyo, NigeriaJournal Article20191109The present research examined the arts of converting waste to wealth, towards environmental sustainability objectives in Nigeria. The concepts of waste and waste management of reducing, re-use, and recycle through various processes, particularly artistic processes were analyzed. Art as a concept and how artistic activities help to convert waste to wealth as well as invaluable contributors of some artists in the waste management and environmental sustainability were also analyzed. The efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria were also acknowledged through the promulgation of decrees and the establishment of various agencies and other legal frameworks. This study aimed to curb the menace of poor waste disposal and ensuring a safe and sustainable environment. Results concluded that artistic activities, through junk collection, and assemblage compositions are viable approaches to ensure a safe and sustainable environment. It was recommended that visual artists should be involved in decision making, environmental policy formulation as well as planning, designing, redesigning, and construction of urban renewal projects and programmers.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Altitudinal zonation of tree communities along climate and soil gradients in the East African biodiversity hotspot16818311128910.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.06ENAlfred Kahanju ChitikiDepartment of Ecosystems and Conservation, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaJournal Article20191209Using climate and soil parameters, zonation of tree communities and species associations were classified along altitudinal gradients of Amani Nature Reserve (ANR) and Udzungwa Mountains (UMF). The plots were sampled from the two mentioned sites and classified separately. In addition, tree communities were named based on dominant and diagnostic species. Along climate gradient, four and five distinct plant communities were identified in ANR and UMF respectively. The communities consisted of typical Miombo species in the lowland forests (lower slopes) of the UMF. Zonation of the tree communities corresponded to a range of edaphic factors. The communities of ANR responded to sand, loamy sand, and sandy clay soil types, while in UMF the communities correlated with sandy loam and loamy sand soil types. All communities correlated with acidic soils in ANR and UMF. This study advances the understanding of drivers of plant community distribution in EAMs and other tropical ecosystems. Variation findings reported in some of the previous studies might be due to different sampling approaches and variables (environmental factors) used in the analysis.Central Asian Scientific Press (CAS-Press)Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation2717-40341320200601Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection among primary school children aged years in Auyo Town (Jigawa State) of Nigeria18418811121910.22034/CAJESTI.2020.03.07ENMahmoud Ahmad AbdulkadirDepartment of Biological Science, Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria.Usama Ali AhmedDepartment of Biological Science, Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State, NigeriaJournal Article20191203The Fulani tribe of Northern Nigeria brought Schistosomiasis with them during their migration from the Upper Nile Basin. The disease, therefore, has a long history in Nigeria. It is essentially an infection of rural agricultural communities where rural lifestyle and behavior encourage the contamination of inland water with human excreta and urine. Until recently, Schistosomiasis was not considered a public health problem in Nigeria for two reasons. Firstly, Schistosomiasis was restricting to rural communities where hygiene is inadequate, where poverty prevails, where malnutrition and infection with other parasites are common. Secondly, it is a disease common to school-aged children in whom the disease remains silent or mildly asymptomatic for many years. The world health organization (WHO) regards the disease as neglected tropical diseases, with an estimated 732 million person being vulnerable to infection worldwide on renowned transmission areas reported that immunodiagnostic method is most effective, Steinman and co-workers documented that over 200 million individuals from Africa, Asia, and South America are infected with the disease. The disease Schistosomiasis thus can be controlled by eradicating the intermediate host and the use of Praziquantel and chemotherapy application. The prevalence of urinary Schistosomiasis was highest in the age group of 12-13 years. This may be since children in this age bracket were frequently involved in activities that bring them in contact with the sources of infection such as contact with intermediate host snails, bathing in contaminated water among others.