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Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences
2025-05-15T00:00:00+08:00
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https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8463
Sub-Watershed Prioritization of Chambal River Basin Using Morphometric and Topo-Hydrological Parameters
2025-03-07T11:59:52+08:00
Teja Ram Nitharwal
trnitharwal1@gmail.com
Vipin Chandra Lal
vipin.chandra@bramb.du.ac.in
Arun Pratap Mishra
apmishra88.rgi@nic.in
Kaushalendra Kumar Karvendu
kaushal065@gmail.com
Rashmi Singh
rashmi.singh@mirandahouse.ac.in
Geeta Kumari
gkyadav9111@gmail.com
Ashvini Kumar
ashvinisngh84@gmail.com
<p>Natural resource management is essential to sustain human well-being and the environment. Water and soil are two of the most important natural resources that require careful management. The western part of India faces multiple challenges, including climatic variability, soil degradation, water scarcity, deforestation, etc. The basin’s sub-watersheds are delineated and prioritised using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and Sub Watershed Prioritization Tool (SWPT), respectively, using morphometric and topo-hydrological characteristics, and the sub-watersheds are further ranked using Weighted Sum Analysis (WSA). The findings indicate that SWS19, SWS18, SWS1, SWS17, SWS16, and SWS15, which are drained by the rivers Chambal, Kali Sindh, Mashi, Parbati, Parwan, and Beradi, are highly vulnerable sub-watersheds. By integrating remote sensing, GIS techniques, and quantitative morphometric analysis, parameters such as drainage density, stream frequency, bifurcation ratio, and slope gradient were evaluated. The analysis revealed critical sub-watersheds characterized by steep slopes, high drainage density, and poor vegetation cover, indicating their susceptibility to erosion and runoff. The findings underscore the necessity for targeted soil conservation measures, such as contour bunding, afforestation, and water retention structures. This study highlights the utility of geospatial tools for sustainable watershed management and provides a replicable framework for prioritizing sub-watersheds in similar regions.</p>
2025-04-23T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Teja Ram Nitharwal, Vipin Chandra Lal, Arun Pratap Mishra, Kaushalendra Kumar Karvendu, Rashmi Singh, Geeta Kumari, Ashvini Kumar
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8707
Hydrological Regime Variability between the Tien and Hau Rivers under the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities and Climate Change
2025-02-24T13:04:28+08:00
Nguyen Dam Quoc Huy
dtan@hcmus.edu.vn
Tran Thi Kim
dtan@hcmus.edu.vn
Dang Truong An
dtan@hcmus.edu.vn
<p>The distribution of flow discharge between the Tien and Hau Rivers in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD) plays an important role in Vietnam’s agricultural and aquaculture production activities. However, recent variations in water levels and flow patterns, driven by both human activities and climate change (CC), have posed significant challenges for water resource management. This study evaluates the impacts of unsustainable exploitation and CC on the hydrological regime of the Tien and Hau Rivers using non-parametric statistical methods. Long-term water level data (1978–2023) from Tan Chau, Chau Doc, and Vam Nao observation stations were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall test (MK), Sen’s Slope (SS) estimator, and Pettitt’s test to detect trends, quantify change magnitudes, and identify abrupt shifts. The results indicate a significant decline in flood-season water levels, with annual decrease rates ranging from 41.5 to 72.9 mm in September and November. Conversely, a slight increasing trend in water levels was observed in the dry season (DS) during the studied time. Additionally, findings reveal that the upstream Tien River exerts greater control over the hydrological regime in the Vam Nao River. These insights contribute to disaster risk assessment, sustainable water resource planning, and ecological risk evaluation. Furthermore, the results contribute to providing a foundation for applying hydrological and hydraulic models to forecast hydrodynamics, thereby supporting effective water management strategies and mitigating flood and dry risks in the VMD.</p>
2025-04-23T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Nguyen Dam Quoc Huy, Tran Thi Kim, Dang Truong An
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/7934
Comprehensive Utilization of Borehole AFET and Logging Method Detecting Goaf Area in Coal Mines
2025-01-04T16:42:15+08:00
Zipeng Guo
1542145556@qq.com
<p>China, as the world's largest coal producer and consumer, faces increasingly severe challenges from coal mine goaf areas formed through decades of intensive mining. These underground voids, resulting from exhausted resources or technical limitations, not only cause environmental issues like land subsidence and groundwater contamination but also pose critical safety risks for ongoing mining operations, including water inrushes, gas outbursts, and roof collapses. Conventional geophysical methods such as seismic surveys and electromagnetic detection demonstrate limited effectiveness in complex geological conditions due to susceptibility to electrical heterogeneity, electromagnetic interference, and interpretation ambiguities.This study presents an innovative integrated approach combining the Audio-Frequency Electrical Transillumination (AFET) method with multi-parameter borehole logging to establish a three-dimensional detection system. The AFET technique employs 0.1-10 kHz electromagnetic waves to identify electrical anomalies associated with goafs, enabling extensive horizontal scanning. This is complemented by vertical high-resolution profiling through borehole measurements of resistivity, spontaneous potential, and acoustic velocity. Field applications in Shanxi Province's typical coal mines achieved breakthrough results: Using a grid-drilling pattern (15m spacing, 300m depth), the method successfully detected three concealed goafs missed by conventional approaches, with spatial positioning errors under 0.5m. Notably, it accurately identified two un-collapsed water-filled cavities. This surface-borehole synergistic approach overcomes single-method limitations, enhancing goaf detection accuracy to over 92%. The technique provides reliable technical support for safe mining practices and represents significant progress in precise detection of hidden geological hazards in Chinese coal mines, offering valuable insights for global mining geophysics.</p>
2025-04-17T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Zipeng Guo
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8649
Design and Effectiveness of Coastal Protection Structures: Case Studies and Modelling Approaches
2025-03-03T16:44:15+08:00
Leo C. van Rijn
info@leovanrijn-sediment.com
<p>Beach groynes are structures for erosion protection along sandy coasts near inlets and can reduce the coastal erosion substantially, but open groynes cannot stop erosion completely because sand can be removed from the groyne compartments by cross-shore processes. Beach groynes should be designed with sufficient bypassing of sand to minimise erosion. Regular beach maintenance is required to keep a sufficient beach width for recreational purposes. The effectiveness of groyne compartments can be significantly improved by using T-head groynes or by using a submerged sill or breakwater in between the groynes. An economic evaluation shows that the beach maintenance costs over 50 years may be substantially higher than the construction costs of a submerged breakwater. An important parameter to be studied is the longshore transport, which requires detailed information of the wave climate, preferably based on measured data (offshore buoys) in combination with deep water wave modelling. Various models have been used to determine the net longshore sand transport and coastline changes. The design of groynes to reduce coastal erosion is illustrated by three field cases (Atlantic coast near Soulac, France; Lagos coast, Nigeria and Black Sea coast, Romania). These example cases show that beach groynes are effective structures, but sufficient bypassing of longshore sand transport is essential to minimise erosion. Regular beach fills in the groyne compartments may be required at high-energy (exposed) coasts. A submerged or emerged breakwater can be built between the groynes to protect the beach in the groyne compartments against erosion by cross-shore processes.</p>
2025-04-22T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Leo C. van Rijn
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8588
Banana Peel and Beyond: Transforming Agricultural Waste into Eco-Friendly, Biodegradable Plastics
2025-02-18T13:53:33+08:00
Nageswara Rao Lakkimsetty
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Lakshmi Jayanthi Juturi
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Amarender Reddy Kommula
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Clement Varaprasad Karu
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Naladi Ram Babu
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Dadapeer Doddamani
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
G. Kavitha
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
Rakesh Namdeti
Rakesh.Namdeti@utas.edu.om
<p>The management of agricultural wastes is essential for resource conservation and environmental sustainability. Due to escalating worries regarding plastic pollution and the surging expenses linked to petroleum-based plastics, there has been a notable transition towards the creation of biodegradable alternatives sourced from natural materials. Biofibres and bioplastics, especially those derived from agricultural waste, have garnered significant attention for their prospective uses in food packaging, biomedical sciences, and sustainable manufacturing. This study examines the viability of employing banana peel as a natural and environmentally sustainable raw material for the production of biodegradable bioplastic sheets. Due to its abundant polysaccharides and lignocellulosic fibers, banana peel presents advantageous structural and mechanical characteristics for bioplastic manufacturing. Experimental findings demonstrate that bioplastic derived from banana peels has enhanced biodegradability and environmental compatibility relative to traditional synthetic plastics, positioning it as a feasible alternative to mitigate the worldwide plastic waste epidemic. An optimal formulation was constructed using Design Expert software, comprising 55.38 g of banana peel, 27.63 g of fish scales, and 20 g of chitosan powder. This formulation improves the film’s tensile strength, flexibility, and degradation rate, ensuring its efficacy in industrial applications including food packaging and molding. The study’s results highlight the promise of bioplastics made from banana peels as an economical and sustainable alternative, decreasing dependence on petroleum-based plastics and alleviating environmental pollution.</p>
2025-04-17T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Nageswara Rao Lakkimsetty, Lakshmi Jayanthi Juturi, Amarender Reddy Kommula, Clement Varaprasad Karu, Naladi Ram Babu, Dadapeer Doddamani, G. Kavitha, Rakesh Namdeti
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8755
Climate Change’s Impact on Honeybee Distribution and Population, Habitats, Bioproducts, and Pest Threats as Protective of SDGs
2025-03-07T09:42:55+08:00
Mohamed Ezzat Elshekh
melsheikh@kfu.edu.sa
Saeed Mohammed Algarni
melsheikh@kfu.edu.sa
Ahmed Osman Abbas
melsheikh@kfu.edu.sa
Farid Saber Nassar
fidsaber_nassar@agr.cu.edu.eg
<p>Bees are essential to human life and ecosystems, significantly contributing to medicine, economics, and environmental equilibrium. Bees serve an essential function as pollinators, facilitating the cultivation of various fruits and vegetables. Bees contribute approximately 117 billion US dollars annually to the economy through their role in crop pollination. They have a direct impact on 35% of agricultural crops and 84% of cultivated plants. Bee products, including honey, propolis, and royal jelly, have been utilized in various traditional medicine practices across numerous countries. These substances have been utilized for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. In addition to their economic, ecological, and medical significance, they serve as bioindicators for assessing the health of ecological systems by monitoring distribution and population dynamics. This offers important insights into the current situation, especially regarding the substantial impacts of climate change on the environment. This article seeks to synthesize data from various studies to examine the impact of climate change on bee populations and their habitats. This study illustrates the significant effects of future climate models for 2050 and 2070 on bee distribution, resulting in the decline of specific species populations.</p>
2025-04-23T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Mohamed Ezzat Elshekh, Saeed Mohammed Algarni, Ahmed Osman Abbas, Farid Saber Nassar
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8423
Study of Chemical and Biological Indicators of Saline Pollution of the Coastal Lake Sidi Boughaba (Kenitra, Morocco)
2025-02-27T13:31:57+08:00
Manal Maaroufi
kerrat01@gmail.com
Elmoctar Habiby
elmoctarhabiby@gmail.com
Fatima Aalama
fatimaaalama986@gmail.com
Salah Ait-Si
belghyti@hotmail.com
Dounia Bassir
bassirdounia01@gmail.com
Hajar Echayeb
echayeb.hajar@gmail.com
Mariam Aznag
belghyti@hotmail.com
Brahim Bourkhis
brahim.bourkhiss@gmail.com
Khadija El Kharrim
k_elkharrim@hotmail.com
Driss Belghyti
belghyti@hotmail.com
<p>For around fifty years, the regression and degradation of wetlands were considered so worrying that they were the subject of an international Convention signed on 2 February 1971, in Iran (RAMSAR). This treaty aims to conserve wetlands meeting criteria of international importance through the notion of rational use of these spaces and their biodiversity. The national and even international value of Lake Sidi Boughaba (Kenitra, Morocco) lies in its biodiversity which allowed its inclusion on the Ramsar list in 1980. This importance motivated us to begin an ecological assessment of the level of its pollution through spatiotemporal monitoring and analysis of physicochemical tracers from surface waters at seven sampling stations between January and December 2023. The waters of Lake Sidi Boughaba are relatively basic (pH=8.63), cold (15.14°C), very hard (64 meq/L), quite turbid (7.65 NTU), very salty (1935.85 µs/cm) and well saturated with Calcium ions = 312; Magnesium = 605; Chlorides = 5892; Sulfates = 944; Silicates =26 (mg/l). Other elements including nitrates (1.29 mg/l), ammonium (1.56 mg/l), fluorides (410 µg/l), iron (350 µg/l) and manganese (35 µg/l) are low. This study concludes that Lake Sidi Boughaba is classified in the category of oligomesotrophic lakes and that it is too threatened by the progressive transformation of its fresh water into brackish water and consequently the change in its benthic and planktonic fauna necessary for food of avian fauna. The study further concludes that this wetland is under significant threat, and to protect its biodiversity, innovative approaches to hydrological development are necessary.</p>
2025-04-24T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Manal Maaroufi, Elmoctar Habiby, Fatima Aalama, Salah Ait-Si, Dounia Bassir, Hajar Echayeb, Mariam Aznag, Brahim Bourkhis, Khadija El Kharrim, Driss Belghyti
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8648
Eco-Driven Leadership in Pharmaceutical Industry: The Impact of Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, and Shared Vision on Environmental Performance
2025-02-14T10:15:09+08:00
Mohammad Nurul Alam
mnurulalam@ut.edu.sa
Mohamedelhassan. O. A. Babiker
m.babiker@ut.edu.sa
Fariza Hashim
farizahashim@segi.edu.my
Md. Abu Issa Gazi
maigazi@yahoo.com
Hammad S. Alotaibi
hammad@tu.edu.sa
Zainun Mustafa
zainun.m@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
<p>Corporate environmental sustainability has become a critical concern, particularly in resource-intensive industries such as pharmaceuticals, where regulatory pressures and stakeholder expectations continue to rise. Despite increasing attention to green leadership, limited research has explored how environmentally responsible leadership (ERL) influences corporate environmental performance (CEP) through employee-driven sustainability behaviors. This study addresses this gap by examining the mediating roles of green knowledge-sharing behavior (GKSB), green innovative behavior (GIB), and voluntary green behavior (VGB), as well as the moderating role of green shared vision (GSV) in the ERL-CEP relationship. The study is grounded in Resource-Based View (RBV), Knowledge-Based View (KBV), Environmental-Based View (EBV), and Triple Bottom Line (TBL) theories, which collectively explain how leadership-driven sustainability efforts create long-term competitive advantages, drive environmental responsibility, and balance economic, social, and environmental sustainability. A quantitative research design was employed, using survey data from 384 employees in Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in Smart-PLS 4.0 to assess direct, indirect, and moderating effects. The results confirm that ERL has a significant positive impact on CEP, with GKSB, GIB, and VGB acting as mediators, while GSV strengthens the ERL-CEP relationship. This study provides novel empirical evidence on the mechanisms linking green leadership to corporate sustainability, extending the application of RBV, KBV, EBV, and TBL to leadership-driven environmental management. The findings emphasize the importance of leadership training programs, sustainability-focused organizational cultures, and shared environmental visions. Policymakers should consider incentives for companies adopting ERL practices, ensuring that sustainability becomes a strategic, rather than compliance-driven, priority. This study contributes to leadership and sustainability literature by offering a comprehensive framework for integrating ERL into corporate governance and environmental strategies.</p>
2025-04-22T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Mohammad Nurul Alam, Mohamedelhassan. O. A. Babiker, Fariza Hashim, Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Hammad S. Alotaibi, Zainun Mustafa
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8777
Role of Ochrobactrum Bacteria and Organic Matter in Plant Growth and the Content of N, P, and K Under Soil Salinity Stress
2025-03-10T09:25:41+08:00
Huda Krebit Hundi
hudak.alhachemay@uokufa.edu.iq
Mustafa Qais Hamid
mustafa.qais@qu.edu.iq
Ali Abdul Majeed Noori
alia.heeda@uokufa.edu.iq
<p>Organic matter increases biological activity within the root zone because it contains beneficial microbes that stimulate vital processes. This study aimed to determine the effect of <em>O</em><em>chrobactrum anthropi</em> added to the soil as a single or mixed solution with different concentrations of organic matter on the vegetative growth of the zinnia plant and its content of nutrients. The study was conducted with a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The plant was grown in soil with a high salinity level of 8 ds m<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup>. Plant characteristics were estimated 30 and 60 days after planting the plant. The treatment with the addition of bio-inoculum produced the best results; within 30 days, there was a 56.89% increase in plant length; after 60 days, there was a 52.56% increase; additionally, there was a 52.56% increase in leaf count within 30 days; after 60 days, there was a 53.50% increase; and finally, there was an increase in flower count. For plants after 60 days, it reached 3.66%. With the addition of bio-inoculum to soil at a level of 3 gm kg<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> of organic matter, the mixing treatment achieved the highest dry weight, 29.86%. The addition of bio-inoculum resulted in the largest and most significant increase in chlorophyll content in leaves, reaching 18.76%. In the mixing addition of the biological inoculum treatment, the organic content of the plant showed an increase in nitrogen (14.38%), phosphorus (21.18%), and potassium (39.75%) at 2 and 3 gm kg<sup>–</sup><sup>1</sup> organic matter, respectively.</p>
2025-04-23T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Huda Krebit Hundi, Mustafa Qais Hamid, Ali Abdul Majeed Noori
https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/jees/article/view/8676
Enhancing Organizational Sustainability through Green HRM: A Conceptual Review
2025-03-12T10:38:47+08:00
Md. Abu Issa Gazi
maigazi@yahoo.com
Md. Farijul Islam
farijulmkthstu@gmail.com
Shamal Mia
samolmgt338@yahoo.com
Md. Nurun Nabi
nurunnabimgt@gmail.com
Margia Yesmin
marzia.yesmin@ms.butex.edu.bd
Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah
arahman.senathirajah@newinti.edu.my
<p>This study delves into Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) as well as its link with organizational sustainability. Through a review of literature, this research hopes to fathom the place of eco-sustainability in employee involvement and enhancing environmental responsibility via Green HRM. The main aim of this study is to thoroughly examine the literature on GHRM and its contribution to improving organizational sustainability through employee engagement and diminished environmental impact. The PRISMA guidelines were utilized in this conceptual review in order to investigate the impact that Green HRM has on the sustainability of organizations. The results show that Green HRM is vital for organizational sustainability since it reduces their ecological footprint, raises employee morale, and improves reputation. Additionally, the study emphasizes the significance of including Green HRM practices into organizational strategies and operations so as to achieve long-term sustainability. Findings indicate that through implementing green HRM practices organizations can record increased employee engagement levels, reduced turnover rates and improved customer satisfaction. Moreover, there are lower costs associated with green human resource management practices because of less waste and a better image for the brand. Nonetheless, some challenges and constraints towards change have been observed in relation to the implementation of these practices by companies. This study therefore gives an overview of how green HRM enhances organizational sustainability, thereby urging firms to adopt sustainable HR practices for successful operations in the future. These findings are important for human resource professionals, policymakers, or organizations who want to embed sustainability into their business strategy.</p>
2025-04-21T00:00:00+08:00
Copyright © 2025 Md. Abu Issa Gazi, Md. Farijul Islam, Shamal Mia, Md. Nurun Nabi, Margia Yesmin, Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah