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Sediment Heavy Metal Pollution Assessment in Changwang and Wuyuan Rivers in Hainan Island, China
(Water, 2023)
Heavy metal pollution may pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. To assess
heavy metal pollution, sediment samples were collected from Changwang and Wuyuan Rivers
between June and December 2019. An inductively ...
Dam Sites Identification using Multi-Criteria Analysis and Spatial Weighted Overlay. The Case of Kapseret Sub-County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2023-06)
Water shortage is a common phenomenon in many parts of Kenya in the dry season, including the Kapseret Sub-County. However, water harvesting has seldom been practised, despite its high potential to alleviate water shortages ...
Efficacy of Treating Wastewater from Wastepaper Recycling Mill by Blending Moringa Oleifera with Synthetic Coagulants
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023-09)
Wastepaper recycling is a growing global industry with worrying concerns in water pollution that emanate from defibering, deinking and paper making processes. This study sought to determine the efficacy of treating wastewater ...
Effect of Stocking Density on Growth Performance, and Survival of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Cage Culture System in Lake Victoria, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)
The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niltoticus) constitutes an important animal protein source in the Great African Lakes population but wild supplies are rapidly declining. Cage aquaculture of O. niloticus is increasingly being ...
Effect of Different Fish Feed Sources on Growth and Economic Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Within Subsistence Setup in Liberia
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-05)
The wide adoption of O. niloticus for farming, particularly among smallholder farmers, can be attributed to its feeding versatility. However, its production in Liberia remains low, despite possessing desirable culture ...
Deconstructing innovation in the wood furniture industry in Kenya
(Journal of Forest Business Research, 2023-07)
Innovation is often considered to be a critical component of enterprise competitive advantage. Continuous innovation is necessary to allow firms to better meet consumer needs, stay ahead of the competition, capitalize on ...
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS SOCIO-INCENTIVE TOOL IN THE CONSERVATION OF FOREST: INSIGHTS FROM UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(ISAR Journal of Economics and Business Management, 2023-07)
Community participation is an emerging socio-incentive tool needed to be inculcated in resource management; however, the influencing effect for households to participate is understudied. Therefore, this study sought to ...
Role of multilateral development organizations, public and private investments in aquaculture subsector in Kenya
(Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-08)
Rapid population and economic growth, increased health benefits of aquatic food,
and changes in lifestyles and preferences as a result of rapid urbanization and
globalization are all contributing to the rapid growth of ...
Water Hyacinth, an Invasive Species in Africa: A Literature Review
(East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2023-07)
Water hyacinth is without a doubt the water invader that causes the most harm to water bodies. Water hyacinths originated from Eastern Mediterranean, West Asia, and Central Asia; they are cultivated and loved worldwide. ...
Impacts of Invasive Species on Commercial Forest Plantations in Africa- A Review
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023-07)
Planting forests with non-native or exotic species are increasing worldwide as the demand for forest product, ecosystems and environmental benefits continue to grow. Characteristic life-history traits such as simple ...