Pesticidal activity of extra cellular metabolites extracted from the green muscardian fungi Metarhizium anisopliae
Graphical Abstract reveals the pesticidal activity study of metabolites derived from fungal biopesticideMetarhizium anisopliae AbstractThe present study was undertaken to screen the pesticidal activity of extra cellular metabolites derived from entomopathogenic fungusMetarhizium anisopliae againstSpodoptera litura andAphis crassivora an important aphid pest under laboratory and pot culture condition. Fungal strain used in the study was isolated from the soil by serial dilution technique. Isolated fungal strain was mass multiplied in a liquid medium sabouraud maltose yeast extract broth under optimum condition (28 °C). Cul...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 11, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sowmya R,
S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam,
Sowmya D,
Krithika Shree Sivasuriyan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Fuzzy ‐AHP methodology for ranking of hospitals based on waste management practices: A study of Gwalior City
AbstractWithin the scope of this research, the fuzzy-analytical hierarchy process (F-AHP) method is applied to assess the waste management approaches adopted by various hospitals in the city of Gwalior, India. Fuzzy-AHP, as an alternative to traditional AHP, accommodates uncertainty and imprecision, offering a decision-making method that is more adaptable and realistic. The F-AHP methodology, delineated in a seven-step process, incorporates pairwise comparisons, fuzzy mathematics, and linguistic variables to compute fuzzy weights for waste management criteria, encompassing physical, biological, social, and economic aspects...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 10, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Aditya Kumar Agarwal,
Kamal Sharma Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
A comprehensive investigation on the effect of UHI in Baripada city using geo ‐spatial technique and MLTHP model
AbstractAccording to the Times of India, Baripada city recorded the highest temperature in the world on April 14, 2023, at 43.5 °C. It is located in the south-west direction of the Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Observing the third highest temperature in the world, we are interested in finding out the reasons affecting climate change. This paper investigates the reasons for the temperature change in Baripada city and its surr oundings by considering factors like Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Multi-band Drought Index (NMDI), Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), Normalized Difference Built-up ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 9, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Debabrata Nandi,
Rashmi Ranjan Das,
Debasish Sing,
Indrajit Bera,
Partha Sarathi Mishra,
Pramod Chandra Sahu,
Kamal Lochan Mohanta Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Cavitation assisted intensification of biogas production: A review
AbstractIntensified cavitation-assisted biogas production from sustainable feedstock has been discussed describing the working principles and governing mechanisms for intensification. Various methods of biogas production discussed in the work include activated sludge processes, membrane bioreactor (MBR), and processes involving methanogenic and sulfate-reducing microorganisms. Design aspects of cavitational reactors (sonochemical and hydrodynamic cavitation) have been presented with detailed understanding into effect of several operational parameters, such as the biomass-to-water ratio, operating pressure, treatment durati...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sandip H. Gharat,
Parag R. Gogate Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Drinking water quality in Cooch Behar Municipality, West Bengal, India: Assessment using WQI and public perception
AbstractEffective assessment and management of groundwater quality are essential for safeguarding the integrity of freshwater resources. Cooch Behar Municipality of West Bengal has been chosen for the present study due to its reliance primarily on groundwater for drinking water. The study focuses on assessing groundwater quality in the study area, a planned city with a long history of urbanization. The primary objective is to analyze various parameters relevant to drinking water and compute the Water Quality Index (WQI) with the residents' perception. Forty water samples were collected from Cooch Behar Municipality's Publi...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Dilip Karmakar,
Bappa Sarkar,
Nazrul Islam Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Developmental formulation of sustainable plant consortium based pesticide and its prominent pesticidal activity
AbstractChemical pesticides in crop protection pose long-term threats to living beings due to their harmful side effects. Plant consortium, a mixture of diverse plant extracts and biomedicine, has gained attention for integrated pest management. Developmental formulations increase bioavailability of bioactive constituents, enhancing desired biological activities. The present study is undertaken to evaluate the pesticidal activity of the plant consortium composed ofZingiber officinale, Allium sativum, andCapsicum annuum againstSpodoptera litura under laboratory condition. Followed by measuring pesticidal activity, ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: M. Lavanya,
S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam,
S. Priyanka,
M. Sandhiya Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Biological control effect of Trichoderma harzianum (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) against phytopathogens
AbstractChemical pesticides are synthetic substances created to manage plant pests. Frequent chemical usage causes extensive damage to crops and contributes to pest resistance, leading to environmental contamination, harm to non-target organisms, the emergence of pesticide-resistant species, and potential health hazards for humans. The aim of this study is to isolate, identify, and characterize biocontrol agentsTrichoderma harzianum and evaluate their effects on various plant phytopathogens.T. harzianum biocontrol effects were tested against various fungal phytopathogens, includingSclerotium rolfsii,Alternaria sp.,Pythium ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kannan Swathy,
Vadesha Nisha,
Perumal Vivekanandhan Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factor analysis of environmental effects in circular closed ‐loop supply chain network design and modelling under uncertainty in the manufacturing industry
This study designates the specific features of circular closed-loop supply-chain design considering end-of-life products. Uncertainty in various aspects, such as acquisition, processing, and market stages, is impeding the progress of circular economies and also sustainable development in closed-loop supply chains (CLSCs). This has led to increased complexity in remanufacturing processes and decreased efficiency. To address this issue, the study proposes a comprehensive, integrative approach for establishing a sustainable CLSC network that adapts to fluctuating demand through a questionnaire analysis. Moreover, the study in...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sunil Kumar Karunakaran,
Narayanan Ramasamy,
Manoharan Dev Anand,
Nagarajan Santhi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Detection of metallic pollutants in waste water using bio sensors and its remediation
AbstractWater pollution has emerged as the biggest threat to the sustenance of human civilization and the environment. With the increase in rapid industrialization and urbanization, there is a considerable increase in the influx of complex and diverse pollutants in water bodies. Hence continuous and efficient monitoring is required to detect the pollutants in the aquatic environment. Either preventing or detecting and subsequent elimination of these pollutants is of utmost importance for the health of the aquatic ecosystem. Biosensors have proved to be efficient in detecting these pollutants in a better way as compared to ...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Pratik Talukder,
Debankita Dutta,
Elija Ghosh,
Indrani Bose,
Sourish Bhattacharjee,
Meghna Mishra,
Baishakhi Sinha Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
SDG 8 – Decent work and sustainability: The case of a public security organization in Brazil
This study aims to analyze the work environment in police organizations from the perspective of the concept of work that the ILO has termed Decent Work. The questionnaire was constructed based on the literature and validated by experts. Subsequently, it was made available through Google Forms ® and submitted to the respondents. The research was based on ILO indicators (employment opportunities; adequate income; decent working hours; reconciliation of work, personal, and family life; stability and security at work; equal opportunities and treatment in employment; safe working environment ; social dialogue; representation o...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - April 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Marcelo Mendes Arigony,
L úcia Rejane da Rosa Gama Madruga,
Lucas Veiga Avila,
Marceli Adriane Schvartz,
Ana Luiza Ortiz Arigony Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Hydrological effects of the conversion of tropical montane forest to agricultural land in the central Andes of Peru
In this study, we compare the hydrological processes of different land covers previously modified by agricultural expansion, in order to determine the impact of the conversion of tropical montane forest to agricultural land on the ecosystem service of water provision and regulation. To achieve this, we establish study plots in four land cover types located in the central Andes of Peru (mature montane forest (BMC), natural regenerating secondary forest (BMR), coffee agroforestry systems (AF), and cropland (C)), for the purpose of measuring the vegetation structure and soil properties in them, and subsequently carry out a so...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jos é André Noriega‐Puglisevich,
Karen I. Eckhardt Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Anodic oxidation of esomeprazole in water by carbon coated titanium (C/Ti) electrode: Optimization and degradation analysis
Anodic oxidation of Esomeprazole in water. AbstractEsomeprazole (ESO) is one of the proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that is commonly used to treat extreme acidity and gastrointestinal irritation. Since it is used at a high rate, it is now classified as a pollutant of emerging concern (CEC). ESO gravely jeopardizes the health of living beings because it persists in water and wastewater sources even after standard treatment. Studies on the effective removal of PPIs, especially ESO, are scarce. In the current study, esomeprazole is disintegrated in water using electrochemical oxidation (EO). Titanium cathode with sodium sulfate...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Salman Farissi,
Harikrishnan Palasseri,
Utukuri Gopi,
Gara Ajith,
Anbazhagi Muthukumar,
Muthukumar Muthuchamy Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Assessing the link between energy intensity, renewable energy, economic growth, and carbon dioxide emissions: Evidence from Turkey
AbstractTurkey occupies a significant position in the global economy and plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2053. Thus, this study uses the non –linear ARDL (NARDL) framework to analyze the effect of energy intensity (EINT), renewable energy (REN), and economic growth (GDP) on CO2 in Turkey from 1970 to 2021. The results are as follows: (i) The variables have a long-term link; (ii) Over the long-term, a positive (negative) change in EINT increases (decreases) CO2; a positive (negative) change in REN decreases (increases) CO2; and a positive (negative) change in GDP increases (decreases) CO2. (iii) In the short-run, a...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Oluwatoyin Abidemi Somoye Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Bioconversion of pineapple wastes for production of Pleurotus pulmonarius (gray oyster mushroom) and Pleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom)
This study was performed to find out the ability of using pineapple leaves waste as a substrate for the cultivation ofPleurotus pulmonarius (gray oyster mushroom) andPleurotus ostreatus (white oyster mushroom) and compare the results obtained with mushrooms grown using traditional substrates (sawdust). The mushroom bags were prepared using a dry and wet medium of pineapple leaves waste. The results revealed that 60% of dry and wet pineapple leaves waste produced the highest output ofP. pulmonarius andP. ostreatus in comparison to other percentages. The growing ofP. pulmonarius on dry pineapple leaves waste substrate reveal...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Norliana Munir,
Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli,
Aimi Wahidah Aminan,
Sharifah Zafierah Syed Badrulzaman,
Reshma Vasant Patil,
Siti Zulaiha Zailani,
Nur Izyan Wan Azelee,
Nor Hasmaliana Abdul Manas,
Elmie Adha Ismail Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Physico ‐chemical and bacteriological study of ground water quality of Belpahar area, Odisha, India using artificial neural networks
Water quality analysis and modeling of Belpahar area, Odisha, India. AbstractThe major objective of this work is to determine the degree of contamination of ground water in the Belpahar area of Odisha, India, by calculating WQI, assessing the presence of toxic metals, studying bacteriological analysis, and ultimately predicting the suitability of ground water for human use. A machine learning approach, the ANN model, was used to compare the experimental values with the predicted value of water quality and predict the level of contamination in the future. The level of performance due to modelling was evaluated by applying n...
Source: Environmental Quality Management - March 19, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Pritisha Barik,
Trinath Biswal Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
