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Open Access Mini Review 27 Nov 2025

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): The Role of Human Transport Systems in the Fate and Toxic Effects

Slobodan RP
Presented are the results of the analysis of the published data on the interaction of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), known carcinogenic compounds, and their toxic metabolites, with human transporters. The resul…
Vol.6, Issue 11 10.37871/jbres2225 ISSN: 2766-2276
108 Views 60 Downloads
Open Access Review Article 18 Aug 2025

Review of Environmental Exposures after the World Trade Center Disaster and its Effects on Health and Disease

Megha Verma and Aditi Shastri*
The World Trade Center (WTC) disaster created an environmental exposure to aerosolized dust and gases that contained various genotoxic and carcinogenic chemicals. Various analyses of the WTC particulate matter have shown…
Vol.6, Issue 8 10.37871/jbres2162 ISSN: 2766-2276
584 Views 80 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 28 Feb 2025

Evaluating Physico-Chemical Parameters in Zanzibar North Region Water Wells

Abdul AJM*, Lim LH and Jamila MM
This study was aimed at assessing the levels of turbidity, salinity, Dissolved Oxygen (D.O), pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), temperature and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) using in situ YSI ProDSS Multi-Parameters Water …
Vol.6, Issue 2 10.37871/jbres2071 ISSN: 2766-2276
364 Views 99 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 03 Jan 2025

Inhibition of Biological Denitrification by Nitric Oxide, Its Early Detection and Prevention of Negative Impact on the Denitrification of Industrial Wastewater

Stanek R and Zabranska J*
Biological denitrification is used to treat industrial wastewater containing high concentrations of nitrate and sulfate from nitrocellulose production, which contains high concentrations of nitrates and sulfates. The rea…
Vol.6, Issue 1 10.37871/jbres2050 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,657 Views 196 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 21 Nov 2024

Electrochemical Sensor Based on Mgo@PANI@CNT Nanocomposites for Simultaneous Detection of Cd2+ and Pb2+

Afef Dhaffouli*, Emna Ali, Sondes Guesmi, Pedro A Salazar-Carballo and Houcine Barhoumi
The high adsorption capacities of Polyaniline (PANI) and Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for heavy metals, combined with the synergistic effect of Magnesium Oxide (MgO), were leveraged to develop a modified Glassy Carbon Electro…
Vol.5, Issue 11 10.37871/jbres2038 ISSN: 2766-2276
567 Views 119 Downloads 4 Citations
Open Access Mini Review 11 Sep 2024

Initial Understanding of Per and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Compounds (PFAS): Synopsis

Kalidas Mainali*
The increasing attention in academic and industry research on per and Poly-Fluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) in the environment is a result of growing concern. If PFAS are exposed to human health, they are also known to be da…
Vol.5, Issue 9 10.37871/jbres1995 ISSN: 2766-2276
293 Views 90 Downloads
Open Access Short Commentary 20 Jul 2024

The Struggle for Water in Donana

Juan Antonio Marquez Dominguez*
Vol.5, Issue 7 10.37871/jbres1957 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,580 Views 97 Downloads
Open Access Review Article 08 Jul 2024

Environmental Impacts of Emerging Micropollutants in the Environment: Chemical Properties, Behavior, Toxicology, Health Effects and Fate: A Review

Hakime Mohammadzade, Halime Almasi*, Mojtaba kalantar and Sahand Jorfi
In recent years, the contamination of the environment by emerging micro-pollutants has become a significant concern for various communities. Due to the recent identification of these substances as environmental pollutant…
Vol.5, Issue 7 10.37871/jbres1947 ISSN: 2766-2276
567 Views 103 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 20 May 2024

Optimum Bleaching Efficiency of Activated Ntezi Bentonite using Response Surface Methodology

Ajemba Regina Obiageli, Nweke Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka*, John Sunday Uzochukwu, Ejiofor Calista Chimelogo
The optimization of the bleaching efficiency of acid-activated Ntezi bentonite was studied by reacting raw bentonite with different concentrations of hydrochloric acid solution for varying periods to activate it. The raw…
Vol.5, Issue 5 10.37871/jbres1910 ISSN: 2766-2276
480 Views 114 Downloads 1 Citation
Open Access Research Article 31 Oct 2023

Vulnerability Study by DRASTIC Method for Eocene and Turonian Aquifers in the Tadla Plain

Essaid Zerouali*, Amina Wafik, Abdessamad Najine, Fadwa Radouani and Safa Chlahbi
In numerous regions across Morocco, groundwater quality has undergone a significant decline in recent years, primarily due to factors such as agricultural expansion, improper solid waste disposal, and industrialization. …
Vol.4, Issue 10 10.37871/jbres1822 ISSN: 2766-2276
747 Views 91 Downloads
Open Access Review Article 19 Sep 2023

Environmental Contamination and Public Health Effects of Household Hazardous Waste

Okunola A Alabi*, Tania B Creczynski Pasa and Taiwo Cosmas Adebo
Toxic and hazardous wastes are not only produced by the industries, but also by the household sector. Many household products contain hazardous chemicals and exhibit characteristics that render them dangerous, such as ex…
Vol.4, Issue 9 10.37871/jbres1801 ISSN: 2766-2276
7,507 Views 139 Downloads 9 Citations
Open Access Original Article 10 Apr 2023

The Effectiveness of Biomedical Wastes Handling and Disposal in Accra: The Case of the Korle-Bu Teaching and the La General Hospitals

Johnie Kodjo Nyametso* and Ndoto Sidibo Ella Enchantee
Improper handling and disposal of biomedical wastes have the potential of causing environmental and public health problems. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of biomedical wastes management by…
Vol.4, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1727 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,054 Views 80 Downloads 2 Citations
Open Access Short Communication 08 Apr 2023

Environmental Pollution: Considerations from the Onto and Phylopathogenic Models

Goudochnikov VI*
This short communication describes possible implications of environmental pollution for the onto- and phylopatogenic models that describe etiopathogenic processes along the whole ontogeny and in transgenerational mode re…
Vol.4, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1721 ISSN: 2766-2276
590 Views 75 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 20 Mar 2023

Degradation of Biodegradable Microplastics under Artificially Controlled Aging Conditions with UV Radiation

Lin Zhang, Keyu Zhu, Songwei Yang, Baoquan Huang, Changlin Cao* and Qingrong Qian*
Due to the extensive use and improper recycling of traditional plastics, more and more policies have been issued to manage and restrict the use of traditional plastics. Therefore, Biodegradable Plastics (BPs), a substitu…
Vol.4, Issue 3 10.37871/jbres1698 ISSN: 2766-2276
3,138 Views 79 Downloads
Open Access Mini Review 27 Feb 2023

Toxic Heavy Metals Elimination from Contaminated Effluents Utilizing Various Adsorbents: Critical Mini-Review

Waleed Jadaa* and Hamad K Mohammed
The release of massive pollutants amounts continuously because of urbanization and industrialization has caused a big ecological problem worldwide. Due to their activities, effluents of many industries: mining operations…
Vol.4, Issue 2 10.37871/jbres1673 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,542 Views 114 Downloads 6 Citations
Open Access Research Article 30 Dec 2022

Air Quality and Health Status of the Population in a District of Bulgaria

Jeni Staykova*, Juliya Dimitrova and Maria Titopoulou
The problems related to the environmental pollution caused by anthropogenic activity are particularly significant worldwide. The aim of the study is the quality of the atmospheric air in the region of Stara Zagora, Kazan…
Vol.3, Issue 12 10.37871/jbres1632 ISSN: 2766-2276
461 Views 97 Downloads
Open Access Opinion 14 Dec 2022

Poor Children and Air Pollution Exposure Time for Action

Severine Deguen* and Wahida Kihal-Talantikite
Despite considerable improvements in terms of prevention, management, and regulation, air pollution remains a major public health issue worldwide. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that about 99% of …
Vol.3, Issue 12 10.37871/jbres1624 ISSN: 2766-2276
544 Views 76 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 21 Nov 2022

Characterization of PM2.5 in Coastal Urban Area, Northwest Morocco: Seasonal Variations, Elemental Composition and Source Apportionment

Mounia Tahri*, Abdelfettah Benchrif, Moussa Bounakhla and Fatiha Zahry
Sale, located along the Atlantic Ocean, is the third-largest city in Morocco. The Bouregreg river separates Sale from Rabat (Morocco’s capital city). This City is characterized by a high demographic density. Their main…
Vol.3, Issue 11 10.37871/jbres1602 ISSN: 2766-2276
973 Views 84 Downloads 3 Citations
Open Access Mini Review 17 Oct 2022

Use of Nanotechnology for the Removal of Agrochemicals from Soil and Water

Ochoa LG and Balderrama Carmona AP*
Agrochemical contamination is a severe problem that damages the ecosystem and reduces the quality of life of the people exposed; to remedy this problem, nanotechnology is an attractive bioremediation alternative for thes…
Vol.3, Issue 10 10.37871/jbres1576 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,385 Views 86 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 09 Aug 2022

Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyphenols and Polyaromatic Amines in Textile Industry Wastewaters by Nano-Cerium Dioxide Doped Titanium Dioxide and the Evaluation of Acute Toxicity Assays with Microtox and Daphnia magna

Rukiye Oztekin* and Delia Teresa Sponza
In this study, nano-cerium dioxide doped titanium-dioxide (CeO2-TiO2) Nanocomposites (NCs) was used for the photocatalytic degradation of pollutant parameters (color, polyphenols, polyaromatics) from a textile industry w…
Vol.3, Issue 8 10.37871/jbres1524 ISSN: 2766-2276
873 Views 73 Downloads
Open Access Mini Review 30 Jun 2022

Exposure to Urban Air Pollution Particulate Matter and Ocular Disorders

Mojtaba Ehsanifar* and Banafsheh Kharrazi Ghadim
About 90% of the world's population is exposed to air pollutants beyond the limits of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended. Due to regular contact of atmospheric air with the cornea, tear the film, and conjunc…
Vol.3, Issue 6 10.37871/jbres1506 ISSN: 2766-2276
4,308 Views 78 Downloads
Open Access Opinion 30 Apr 2022

Environmental Sustainability Indicators Applied to Tourism Sector in Sicily

Agata Matarazzo*, Zerbo Antonio, Arfo Sergio
Tourism represents one of the leading sectors worldwide and for this reason; its importance extends to a variety of studies and researches aimed to a better and more sustainable development. Tourism is an important added…
Vol.3, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1466 ISSN: 2766-2276
2,266 Views 79 Downloads
Open Access Original Article 13 Apr 2022

A Comparative Study of Cadmium Levels in Brain Tissue of Mice Observed Over Two Generations after Exposure During their Perinatal Period: Modulation by Quercetin

Sumita Halder*, Rajarshi Kar, Sucharita Chakraborty, Swapan K Bhattacharya and Basu D Banerjee
The perinatal period is very critical as the embryo or the new born is more susceptible to Cd toxicity. This study was done to measure Cd levels in brain tissue of F1 and F2 generation mice whose mothers were exposed to …
Vol.3, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1443 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,367 Views 41 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 30 Oct 2021

Industrial Gelatin from Leather Chrome Shavings Wastes

Nabil H. Elsayed*, Ghada M. Taha and Ola A. Mohamed
  A step towards minimizing the environmental pollution of leather tanning , leather chrome shavings wastes were treated with Li2CO3 to extract technical or industrial gelatin as an added value material. Isolation and c…
Vol.2, Issue 3 10.37871/jbres1346 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,654 Views 67 Downloads 3 Citations
Open Access Review Article 30 Sep 2021

A Review on the Effects of Heavy Metals on Aquatic Animals

Mohammad Forouhar Vajargah*
The development of industries and the uncontrolled increase of population, the development of agricultural areas and the use of fertilizers and pesticides have caused industrial and municipal wastewaters as well as agric…
Vol.2, Issue 9 10.37871/jbres1324 ISSN: 2766-2276
4,390 Views 78 Downloads 26 Citations
Open Access Research Article 27 Aug 2021

An Assessment of Metal Contamination Risk in Sediments of the Mohammad Abad River, Northern Iran

Hassan Malvandi*
Background: Sediments in the aquatic ecosystems can be used as suitable indicators for monitoring contaminants. Then, objectives of this study were to evaluate the concentration of heavy metals in the surface sediments o…
Vol.2, Issue 8 10.37871/jbres1299 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,775 Views 67 Downloads 4 Citations
Open Access Research Article 08 Jul 2021

Application of Water Conservancy Informatization in River and Lake Management

Cheng Guosen, Zhu Jin, Gui Shubiao and Li Kaikai*
In order to solve the problems of heavy workload, low efficiency, inconvenient transportation and complex terrain, difficulties in regional monitoring and evidence collection, and insufficient quantitative analysis abili…
Vol.2, Issue 7 10.37871/jbres1275 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,799 Views 80 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 24 Jun 2021

Faster Evaluation of Contaminated Surfaces for Mould Inspections by Tape Sampling

Judith Meider* and Constanze Messal
Taking a tape-lift sample is one of the main practices used by indoor environmental quality investigators for detecting whether mould structures (for example, spores and hyphae) have either settled onto or colonized the …
Vol.2, Issue 6 10.37871/jbres1268 ISSN: 2766-2276
2,643 Views 81 Downloads 2 Citations
Open Access Review Article 12 Jun 2021

An Overview of Evidence that Mercury from Dental Fillings may be an Etiological Factor in Many Health Disorders

Robert Siblerud* and Joachim Mutter
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research regarding the toxic health effects caused by mercury dental amalgams.Method: The study involved summarizing scientific articles in journals regarding health eff…
Vol.2, Issue 6 10.37871/jbres1263 ISSN: 2766-2276
3,106 Views 93 Downloads 1 Citation
Open Access Research Article 26 May 2021

Urban Green Space Rehabilitation in Campo Grande, MS. An Overview of the Anhandui River Current Situation, Post Revitalization Project

Camila Andressa Pereira Rosa*, Gabriel Silva Dantas and Bu00e1rbara Mylena Delgado da Silva
Research has shown that Urban Green Spaces (UGS) can have a direct impact on urban health and well-being, being able to help combat urban ill and improve life quality. This short paper presents an investigation of the im…
Vol.2, Issue 5 10.37871/jbres1248 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,808 Views 82 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 15 Apr 2021

Hypoxanthine Modified Polyethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether Gel for Ciprofloxacin Adsorption

Longfei Zhang, Shuai Zhang, Cheng Wang, Jiaming Hu, Wa Li, Shanggeng Li, Lirong Yang, and Lin Zhang*
A hypoxanthine modified polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether gel was prepared by the ring opening polymerization of polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether with hypoxanthine in a simple sol-gel method. The structure and com…
Vol.2, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1219 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,736 Views 76 Downloads 1 Citation
Open Access Review Article 07 Apr 2021

Review: Agricultural Countermeasure against Radiocesium Contaminated Field

Takuro Shinano*
In 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami caused severe damage on the TEPCO’s nuclear power plants in Fukushima prefecture. A large area of agricultural fields in Eastern Japan was suffered by substan…
Vol.2, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1217 ISSN: 2766-2276
2,032 Views 69 Downloads 2 Citations
Open Access Research Article 07 Apr 2021

Calcium, Magnesium and Micronutrient Uptake in Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) under Arsenic and Salinity Stress Conditions

Jafar Sufian*, Ahmad Golchin and Arman Avanes
Heavy metals are elements that mainly have a 5-22 gr.cm-3 specific gravity. Some of these metals are essential micronutrients for plant growth (Such as Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Nickel (Ni) and Cobalt (Co))…
Vol.2, Issue 4 10.37871/jbres1220 ISSN: 2766-2276
2,711 Views 84 Downloads
Open Access Review Article 08 Mar 2021

COVID-19 and Indian Agriculture

Namera Thahaby*, Afzal Hoque Akand, Abdul Hai Bhat, Shabeer Ahmed Hamdani and Munjid Maryam
Marked as a dark swan occurrence and compared to the monetary scene of World War Two the flare-up of COVID-19 has detrimentally affected worldwide medical care frameworks with a gradually expanding influence on each part…
Vol.2, Issue 3 10.37871/jbres1202 ISSN: 2766-2276
5,799 Views 190 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 27 Feb 2021

Vertical Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Window Organic Films Formed in an Urban Street Canyon

Ioannis Spiliopoulos and Evangelos Bakeas*
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) were determined in outdoor organic films formed on window glasses inside a street canyon at four different heights. The vertical distribution of PAHs in the organic film and the fac…
Vol.2, Issue 2 10.37871/jbres1194 ISSN: 2766-2276
1,715 Views 430 Downloads
Open Access Review Article 16 Feb 2021

Environmental Impacts and Recycling Processes of Waste Automobile Tires

Haydar Goksu*
Recycling is the inclusion of wastes that can be recycled into the production process by transforming them into secondary raw materials after various physical and/or chemical processes. The natural resources are not infi…
Vol.2, Issue 2 10.37871/jbres1187 ISSN: 2766-2276
2,032 Views 369 Downloads
Open Access Research Article 23 Sep 2020

Batch Adsorption Studies of Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine Using Coconut and Groundnut Shells

Clement Oluwaseun Ademoriyo and Christian Ebere Enyoh*
This report was based on the comparative study on effectiveness of adsorption of food colors using coconuts and groundnut shell. The activated carbon (coconuts and groundnut shells) were cut into pieces in a furnace at a…
Vol.1, Issue 5 10.37871/jbres1138 ISSN: 2766-2276
3,792 Views 477 Downloads
Open Access Mini Review 01 Sep 2020

Environmental Perspective on Menstrual Hygiene Management Along with the Movement towards Biodegradability: A Mini-Review

Isita Ghosh, Dhaivat Rakholia, Keyur Shah, Disha Bhatt and Mriganka Das*
The topic indicated in this mini-review is an essential factor for the improvement of society through a clean environment movement. Now, this era of microbes forces us to make such kind of development for creating hazard…
Vol.1, Issue 5 10.37871/jels1129 ISSN: 2766-2276
8,664 Views 626 Downloads 13 Citations

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