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6 articles for “Delta State”
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Microplastics Contaminated Mullet (Mugil cephalus) (Linnaeus, 1758) from the Lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria
Abstract: The increasing contamination of the environment by microplastics (MP) in various forms is a consequence of modern lifestyle advancements and has emerged as a significant environmental hazard. The digestive tracts of 36 specimens of the economic mullet (Mugil cephalus) were investigated between March 2022 and March 2023 from the lower Forcados River, Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 96 MP particles were extracted from 18 fish out of the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Seasonal Variations of Air Quality Measures In Warri and Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
Abstract: Air quality in Urban Cities like Warri and Effurun has been deteriorating over time. The distribution levels of air pollutants in the Warri and Effurun environments may be related to both natural and man-made factors. In addition to evaluating the quality of rainwater with regard to pH, heavy metals (Fe, Pb, Cd, As, Hg, CU, Zn), and some anions (Cl-, NO3-, SO42-, CO32-), this project study aims to investigate, using …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–48 Read article
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Assessment of Water Quality along River Ethiope, Delta State
Abstract: The environment, economic growth, and human health all depend on the quantity and quality of water supplies. Given this, the significance of water quality monitoring cannot be overstated.This study was aimed at assessing the water quality of River Ethiope. To achieve this, surface water samples were collected from Ethiope River along its banks at the following towns; Umuaja (SWI), Ebedie (SW2), Abraka (SW3), Sapele (SW4) and Ughara (SW5) axis during …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Evaluation of Physico-Chemical Parameters of Drilling Fluid and Its Effects on Water Quality Discharged in (Okoroagu River) in Etche LGA of Rivers State
Abstract: The study evaluated the surface water quality of Okoroagu River, Niger Delta of Nigeria, in order to determine the water quality index. Water samples were collected at five sampling points of the Okoroagu river. The results revealed that the Physicochemical and heavy metals parameters exceeded the NSDWQ and WHO recommended permissible limits except for TDS, pH, EC, Zinc, Chromium, Nickel and Manganese whicht were within the acceptable limit. The water …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 32–44 Read article
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History of the Conflict and Environmental Pollution in Ogoni Land
Abstract: This essay evaluated Ogoni land's environmental degradation and strife. Today's world is shifting from being anthropocentric to being biocentric, which promotes biodiversity. Even with increased understanding of the importance of biodiversity, third-world countries continue to face grave circumstances, especially those that are home to multinational corporations such as Nigeria. The Ogoni Community, which is situated in the Niger Delta of Nigeria, is one such community. The study used secondary data …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 73–79 Read article
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Description & Prevention of Omicron
Abstract: November 9, 2021, Botswana becomes the first country to recognise it (Nov 11 2021). The new variant (B.1.529) has been represented in 77 countries. Omicron presents 32 changes in spike protein Scribd, restricting the point of interaction with the ACE2 receptor protein. Computational shows and components’ recreation has been applied to investigate the collaboration between the SARS-CoV-2 RBD and the ACE2 receptor. The receptor-binding domain (RBD), which more barely joins …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy Read article