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  1. El Niño events disrupt atmospheric and oceanic interactions, leading to shifts in precipitation, temperature, and extreme weather events. Such alterations have the potential to exacerbate heatwaves, increase v...

    Authors: Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Md. Wahiduzzaman, Muhammad Mostafijur Rahman and Shuvashish Das Bala
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2024 48:4
  2. Two cymothoid isopod species, Livoneca redmanii Leach, 1818 and Anilocra alloceraea Koelbel, 1878, have been discovered throughout the research period. These species have been morphologically compared to other cl...

    Authors: Osama El-Sayed Zayed, Ahmed Metwally Hellal, Amr Farag Zeina, Safaa Ismail Tayel and Mohamed A. M. El‑Tabakh
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2024 48:3
  3. This study focuses on Dhaka City and its impact on urban surface water. Cities, ecosystems, and agriculture need surface water. It is crucial for water resource planning and environmental preservation. The pri...

    Authors: Md. Jakir Hossain, Md. Munir Mahmud and Sheikh Tawhidul Islam
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:150
  4. Artisanal petroleum refining operations have been known to produce a significant volume of air pollutants. The highest concentration of pollutants is generated during the oven heating or crude boiling phase of...

    Authors: Piety Godwill Suku, Ejikeme Ugwoha, Ochuko Felix Orikpete and Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:149
  5. This paper addresses the escalating global issue of electronic waste (e-waste), a consequence of the burgeoning demand for electronic products coupled with their transient lifespan. The rapid accumulation of e...

    Authors: Akeeb Adepoju Fawole, Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Nwakamma Ninduwezuor Ehiobu and Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:147
  6. Globally, climate change is one of the most pressing issues affecting the human race. The health of the Kazakh people is significantly impacted by climate change, which has made Kazakhstan one of the most vuln...

    Authors: Toheeb Olalekan Oladejo, Fatai Omeiza Balogun, Usman Abubakar Haruna, Hassan Olayemi Alaka, Joseph Almazan, Musa Saidu Shuaibu, Ibrahim Sheu Adedayo, Zhanerke Ermakhan, Antonio Sarria-Santamerra and Don Lucero-Prisno Eliseo III
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:144
  7. In the present era of scientific and technological advancements, the use of smartphones among people has witnessed a large-scale progression. The camera serves as an important tool on smartphones, and the qual...

    Authors: Muzafar Riyaz and Savarimuthu Ignacimuthu
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:143
  8. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the issue of wastewater due to oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, which has led to significant environmental and socioeconomic conseq...

    Authors: Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim, Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Temiloluwa O. Scott, Chisom N. Onyebuchi, Amanda O. Onukogu, Chinedum Gloria Uzougbo and Chiemela Onunka
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:116
  9. Transportation and Climate change are inextricably linked. As the transport sector is the primary consumer of petroleum products and therefore, contributes a significant share of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Mobil...

    Authors: Sayed I. Shaarawi, Khaled Abutaleb, Ashraf R. Aboelmagd and Tarek Temraz
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:107
  10. Entisol is a very poor, compact, and low-water-holding capacity soil. They are obstacles to the plant's root system's penetration and the availability of water, particularly in dry months. However, Arbuscular ...

    Authors: Atul Kumar Bhardwaj, K. K. Chandra and Rajesh Kumar
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:89
  11. Rodents are the most common and diverse order of mammals, the most troublesome pest in agriculture, gardening, forestry, and public products, and to blame for the spread of many illnesses to humans and animals...

    Authors: Md. Asad Quasim, Abhishek Kumar Karn, Sujata Paul, El Bethel Lalthavel Hmar and Hemanta Kumar Sharma
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:82
  12. Arsenic toxicity in humans is well recognized. It has been classified as a class I human carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer. Arsenic enters the human body mainly through drinking wate...

    Authors: Maya Jha, Suresh Kumar, T. B. N. Singh, S. K. Srivastava, Gajendra Kumar Azad and Shahla Yasmin
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:77
  13. Hospital sewage is a significant reservoir of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and genes that pose a huge public health threat. In this study, we determined the occurrence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli

    Authors: Nemganga Z. Seguni, Zuhura I. Kimera, Frank Msafiri, Fauster X. Mgaya, Agricola Joachim, Anthony Mwingwa and Mecky I. Matee
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:66
  14. When health systems worldwide grapple with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, its effect on the global environment is also a significant consideration factor. It is a two-way process where the p...

    Authors: Prasenjit Chakraborty, Randhir Kumar, Sanjay Karn, Ankit Kumar Srivastava and Priya Mondal
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:33
  15. The demand for designing a new technology that can emphasize the complete removal of heavy metals increased as a result of the industrial revolution. Bioremediation was found to have a potent impact on the deg...

    Authors: Mohamed I. Abo-Alkasem, Ne’mat H. Hassan and Mostafa Mostafa Abo Elsoud
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2023 47:31
  16. This study estimates the migration and levels of phthalate esters in drinking water and fruit drinks packed in plastics and tetra pak cartons that are regularly available for consumption in Nigeria. The probab...

    Authors: Abiodun Odunlami Adegunwa, Aderibigbe Kola Adegunwa and Rokeebat Motunrayo Oyatoyinbo
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:187
  17. Optimization of adsorption processes using statistical methods of experiment for the removal of pollutants from wastewater, in an effort to curb the global problem of water pollution, is increasingly being ado...

    Authors: Zaharaddeen Nasiru Garba, Patricia Adamma Ekwumemgbo and Godwill Stephen
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:186
  18. Indiscriminate disposal of polyethylene materials has become a regular practice among developing nations of Africa, especially in Nigeria. This has resulted in environmental pollution; hence, this study invest...

    Authors: Temitope Oluwatosin Ayeni, Daniel Juwon Arotupin and Oisagah Ezekiel Ayo
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:182
  19. The unpredicted pandemic disease COVID-19 first flared up adversely in Europe by imparting interminable force of infected and fatality cases to Italy. In late February 2020, the novel severe acute respiratory ...

    Authors: Asma Akter Bhuiyan, Sreyashi Brahmachari, Israt Jahan Ripa and Rashed Noor
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:176
  20. Globally, the increasing impacts of climate change continue to be seen in rising sea temperature, flooding, and fluctuation in weather patterns. Recently, the phenomenon has become a reality for poor communiti...

    Authors: Jemima Duru, Joseph Aro and Rachael Ebunoluwa Oladipo
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:165
  21. During coronavirus pandemic, an unpredictable pile of biomedical waste (BMW) gathers at the top. India produces 710 tonnes of biomedical waste daily. The contribution of COVID-19 related biomedical waste was 1...

    Authors: Snehal S. Manekar, Ravindrakumar L. Bakal, Rahul D. Jawarkar and Manoj S. Charde
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:159
  22. Matteuccia struthiopteris (L.) Todaro is a popular edible wild fern found in the subtropical Himalayas. It is widely used in folk medicine to treat several ailments and known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammator...

    Authors: Shivali Singla, Rupali Rana, Surendar Kumar, Reena Thakur and Sachin Goyal
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:133
  23. In the global world that is technologically driven, efficiency and productivity of businesses that have decided to embrace technology are achieved by e-commerce logistics (ECL). E-commerce logistics has receiv...

    Authors: Adetayo Olaniyi Adeniran, Feyisola Olajire Akinsehinwa and Samuel Oluwaseyi Olorunfemi
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:128
  24. Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is a common condition that causes unpleasant respiratory symptoms. The objective of this cross-sectional study is to examine the trends of hay fever self-reported diagnosis among ...

    Authors: Jenna Zamil, Anjana Mohan, Zahra Majd and Hua Chen
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:122
  25. Every year millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, the Hajj pilgrimage Aligned with the Kingdom's 2030 vision, the Ministry of Health works to provide advanced free med...

    Authors: Alhanouf Aljohani, Shatha Nejaim, Mashael Khayyat and Omar Aboulola
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:112

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  26. Odonata (dragonfly and damselfly) are particularly good indicators of freshwater ecosystem health. The constant disturbance of freshwater habitats can result in the reduction of Odonata species diversity. Chan...

    Authors: Babasola Adu, Omolola Dada and Victor Tunwase
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:86
  27. In recent years, special attention has been focused on the use of natural adsorbents as an alternative to replace the conventional adsorbents, based on both the environmental and the economical points of view....

    Authors: Nazar A.aziz ElNasri, Nazar Abdallazim Wadidi, Alkhair Abd Almahmoud Idris, Saba Kidane Woldemicheal and Sabah Ibrahim Ahmed El Haj
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:79
  28. The Nile River included diverse phytoplankton compositions belonging to five main phytoplankton categories. Algae have been classified and identified through comparative morphology.

    Authors: Adel Hussein Abouzied and Hanan A. S. Hassan
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:70
  29. This study focussed on effective bibliometric analysis of research on Ramsar sites in India within the last 30 years using VOS viewer software. The study focused on the estimation of the current areal extent a...

    Authors: Malabika Biswas Roy, Swetasree Nag, Sudipa Halder and Pankaj Kumar Roy
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:59
  30. In recent times, there had been report of diverse particulate nucleic acid-related infections and diseases which have been associated with endemic, sporadic, and pandemic reports spreading within water nexus. ...

    Authors: Bright Esegbuyota Igere, Hope Onohuean and Uchechukwu U. Nwodo
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:56
  31. Mainstream cigarette smoke contains a complex array of toxic chemicals which can cause irreparable harm to the lungs and most organs in the biological landscape. Attempts to reduce harmful by-products in mains...

    Authors: Alfayo K. Maiyo, Joshua K. Kibet and Fredrick O. Kengara
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:29
  32. Heavy metals are well documented to induce reproductive toxicity. This study was designed to investigate the role of vitamin E and quercetin on reproductive toxicity mediated by lead acetate in male Wistar rat...

    Authors: Wahab Adekunle Oyeyemi, Adeniran Oluwadamilare Akinola, Oore-oluwapo Ololade Daramola, Ikponmwosa Aikpitanyi, Opeyemi Tosin Durotoluwa, Precious-Gift Olohigbe Alele, Iyesogie Osaretin Ogieriakhi and Tseye Daisy Okoro
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:22
  33. Developing the desert zone outside the flood plain of the Nile River and targeting the reclamation of about 12,500 feddan in the desert environs of Qena governorate are considered one of the top priorities of ...

    Authors: Mohamed Abdel Hadi Shedid El Sabri, Mohamed Ahmed Rashed, Kadry Nasser Sediek, Nabil Hosny Rofaayl and Osama Hazem Eltabakh
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:21
  34. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, which has an enormous effect on human lives and the global environment. This review aimed to assess the global scientific evidence on the i...

    Authors: Meseret Muche, Getahun Yemata, Eyayu Molla, A. Muthama Muasya and Berhanu Abraha Tsegay
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:20
  35. In the last few decades, the air, water, and soil are contaminated due to different anthropogenic activities and severely affect the environmental quality. Pollution is the harmful effect and creates undesirab...

    Authors: K. P. Shimod, V. Vineethkumar, T. K. Prasad and G. Jayapal
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2022 46:4
  36. Pollution arising from the noxiousness of palm oil mill effluent (POME) has become a serious threat to aquatic biotas. However, a paucity of information exists on fish response to POME-mediated oxidative stres...

    Authors: Olufemi D. Owolabi, Saratu I. Abdulkareem and Adefemi O. Ajibare
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:220
  37. Water pollution due to the disposal of heavy metals in water bodies is one of the most global concerns that adversely affect the ecosystem and human health because of their non-biodegradability and potential o...

    Authors: Ahmed M. Elkhatat, Mariam Soliman, Rim Ismail, Somaya Ahmed, Nada Abounahia, Shamna Mubashir, Sohila Fouladi and Majeda Khraisheh
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:218
  38. The excessive usage of herbicides to control herbs by farmers has become an issue of interest to the environmentalist due to the threat posed by such act to the ecosystem, and therefore, there is the need to c...

    Authors: Thomas Aondofa Nyijime, Abdullahi Muhammad Ayuba and Habibat Faith Chahul
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:189
  39. The use of active carbons derived from waste biomass as adsorbents in the remediation of wastewater remains a valuable and cost-effective technology when compared to the use of commercial active carbon for the...

    Authors: Enebi Estella Jasper, Jude Chinedu Onwuka and Yakubu Manasseh Bidam
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:168
  40. The atmosphere is usually contaminated by heavy metals from different natural and anthropogenic sources. The levels of heavy metals in the atmosphere often become harmful and cause environmental pollution with...

    Authors: Bright Chigozie Ichu, Alexander Iheanyichukwu Opara, Emmanuel Nnamdi Ejike, Amarachi Udoka Nkwoada, Francis Chizoruo Ibe and Emmanuel Chuka Dioha
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:159
  41. There is an exponential rise in the use of farming chemicals in agricultural practices ostensibly to increase food production. The chewing of fresh khat leaves and shoots has spread across the world from ancie...

    Authors: Albert M. Oyugi, Joshua K. Kibet and John O. Adongo
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:158
  42. Estuarine and marine water quality has remarkable importance because these water resources are used for multiple reasons for instance: transportation, tourism, recreation, and other human or economic ways to u...

    Authors: Ebenezer Aquisman Asare, Zaini Bin Assim, Rafeah Binti Wahi, Rajuna Bin Tahir and Eric Kwabena Droepenu
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:156
  43. Several mechanisms had been exhibited by plants to mitigate deleterious effects of salinity stress. A screen house experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of salinity stress on the activities of os...

    Authors: Foluso Ologundudu
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:152
  44. The release of pollutant gases into the atmosphere as a result of anthropogenic activities exert effect on biological systems at many levels. Combustion engines such as those in vehicles and power generators p...

    Authors: Abiola Titilola Aborisade, Kayode Peter Balogun and Oluwole Olakunle Oladele
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:113
  45. Tea is an important plantation crop in India and world. Introduction of fertilisers and pesticides for better production polluted tea garden soils. Phosphates in agricultural soils are converted into soluble f...

    Authors: Sumedha Saha, Sukanya Acharyya, Sahadeb Sarkar and Malay Bhattacharya
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:109
  46. The world today is faced with the humongous challenge of removing the numerous plastic wastes in our environment. Efforts in the removal or remediation of these materials from the ecosystem are presently at th...

    Authors: Chidi Edbert Duru, Ijeoma Akunna Duru and Christian Ebere Enyoh
    Citation: Bulletin of the National Research Centre 2021 45:104