Surface Water Quality Contamination Source Apportionment and Physico-Chemical Characterization at the Upper Section of the Jakara Basin

Robert Nakamura, Sarah Polishchuk, Viktor Rudenko, James Polishchuk, Sarah Polishchuk, Viktor Rudenko, James Polishchuk

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Keywords: Surface Water Quality; Jakara Basin; Nigeria; Water Contamination; Source Apportionment; Physicochemical

The present study investigates the surface water quality of three important tributaries of Jakara Basin, northwestern Nigeria to provide an overview of the relationship and sources of physico-chemical...

The Role of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Enhancing Plant Resilience to Climate Change

Aisha Patel, Hiroshi Tanaka, Sofia Garcia, Fatima Al-Mansouri, Olaf Ferrari

Department of Environmental Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya; Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Tokyo, Japan; Department of Botany, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; College of Environmental Studies, Khalifa University, UAE

Keywords: Mycorrhizal Fungi; Plant Resilience; Climate Change; Symbiosis; Ecosystems

Mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, which are crucial for nutrient exchange and plant health. This study investigates the potential of mycorrhizal associations to enhance ...

A New Power System Planning by Installing DG Units in a Competitive Electricity Market

Laura Lefebvre, Ryu Liu, Elena Rodríguez, Kwame Fischer

Department of Energy and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

Keywords: Power System Planning; Distributed Generation; Distribution System; Competitive Market; Long-term Planning

The long-term planning problem for improving the distribution system faces with lots of complexities due to its large number of decision variables. The optimized placement of distributed generation (D...

Occurrence of Innate Morphological Deformities in Fishes of Tripura, North East India-A Possible Case of Inbreeding

Antoine Moyo, Pierre Chen, Petro Torres, Yong Ramírez, Pierre Chen, Petro Torres, Yong Ramírez

Department of Fish Health and Environment, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, Lembucherra, Post Box No. 60, Agartala- 799 001, Tripura, India

Keywords: Fish Deformities; Tripura; Morphological Abnormalities; Aquaculture; Ichthyology; Northeast India

Tripura is a small Northeastern state (approximate Longitude 92°E, Latitude 23°N) of India comprising of several water bodies and fish farms. Morphological deformity in fishes has been reported in v...

Effects of Urbanization on Native Plant Species in Mediterranean Ecosystems

, Thomas Roux, Yuriy Svensson, Kenji Dubois

This study examines the impact of urban development on native plant species within Mediterranean ecosystems. By employing remote sensing technology and in situ observations, we assess changes in plant...

Utilizing Remote Sensing and Machine Learning for Biodiversity Assessment in Tropical Rainforests

Dr. Maria Gomez, Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka, Dr. Amina El-Sayed, Marc Williams

Department of Environmental Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan; Department of Botany, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Keywords: Biodiversity; Remote Sensing; Machine Learning; Tropical Rainforests; Conservation; Satellite Imagery

Tropical rainforests are critical to global biodiversity, yet assessing their rich biodiversity is challenging due to dense canopy cover and remote locations. This study presents an integrated approac...

Assessing the Impact of Urban Green Spaces on Biodiversity and Citizen Well-being

, José Mensah

Keywords: Urban Green Spaces; Biodiversity; Citizen Well-being; Urban Planning; Ecosystem Services; Urban Ecology

Urban green spaces are vital for maintaining biodiversity and enhancing the quality of life for city dwellers. This study investigates the relationship between the presence of urban green areas and th...