Review
Zoology
Rebecca S. Millard, Robert P. Ellis, Kelly S. Bateman, Lisa K. Bickley, Charles R. Tyler, Ronny van Aerle, Eduarda M. Santos
Summary: White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) causes White Spot Disease (WSD) in shrimp, with environmental conditions such as temperature and salinity playing major roles in outbreak severity. Other water quality factors such as dissolved oxygen concentration, nitrogenous compound concentration, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, and pH may also affect susceptibility to WSSV. Understanding the impact of environmental conditions on shrimp susceptibility to WSSV is crucial for WSD mitigation, as current methods for prevention and treatment are ineffective.
JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Subir Kumar Nag, A. M. Sajina, Sanjeev Kumar Sahu, Soma Das Sarkar, Srikanta Samanta, Keya Saha, Sudarsan Bandyopadhyay
Summary: Rivers are polluted by various hazardous substances, including pesticides. Pesticide residues from agricultural fields and domestic sewage water contaminate the water, sediment, and fish in rivers. These residues bio-concentrate and bio-accumulate in aquatic organisms, including fish, which are consumed by humans. However, the presence of pesticides in the river Gomti, a tributary of River Ganga in India, does not pose a direct risk to consumers based on human health risk assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tri Prartono, Nyoman Metta Nyanakumara Natih, Mochamad Tri Hartanto, Agus Soleh Atmadipoera, Rifdina Afifah, Santi Susanti, Dewy Septiyanti Yolanda, Erwin Maulana, Lestari Lestari, Yulianto Suteja, Anna Ida Sunaryo Purwiyanto
Summary: This study analyzed multi-metals in marine sediment to provide information about metal concentrations. The results showed that coastal areas contain non-residual associated metals as a result of human activities, and these metal concentrations decrease gradually along the coast.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dongling Cheng
Summary: This study proposes using the HSPF model to analyze the environmental pollution of water conservancy projects. By simulating the water hydrology, sediment, and water quality, the HSPF model can accurately determine the level of environmental pollution in water areas.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lin Zhu, Xuan Che, Xingguo Liu, Huang Liu, Yiming Li, Jie Wang, Guofeng Cheng, Jun Chen, Rong Tang, Xiaolong Chen, Xin Chen
Summary: In this study, a group of large-scale biofloc shrimp culturing facilities were designed, and the bioflocs were domesticated by continuously reducing the ratio of carbon to feed. The results showed that with the progress of reducing carbon input, the bacterial diversity of the biofloc system increased significantly. The domestication formed a relatively stable micro-ecosystem, resulting in a high survival rate and unit yield of shrimp.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moema Guimaraes de Azeredo Morgado, Carlos Jose Sousa Passos, Jeremie Garnier, Luana Alves de Lima, Rosivaldo de Alcantara Mendes, Emile Samson-Brais, Marc Lucotte
Summary: The current development model of agriculture in Brazil may lead to negative environmental impacts, including pollution of aquatic ecosystems. A study in the Santarem region of the Brazilian Amazon found pesticide residues in water and sediment samples near large soybean crops. The presence of herbicides and organochlorine insecticides suggests the need for further research on the pollution effects of large-scale soybean crops on the Amazon rainforest.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yubao Wang, Haoran Wei, Yuanzhu Wang, Chuanyu Peng, Jie Dai
Summary: The Chinese government has established the Environmental Complaint Reporting System to monitor and manage industrial water pollution in a timely manner. Empirical results suggest that increasing pressure to improve environmental quality would prompt the government to prevent industrial water pollution.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Aldo G. Orozco-Lugo, Des C. McLernon, Mauricio Lara, Syed Ali Raza Zaidi, Brenda J. Gonzalez, Omar Illescas, Cesar Perez-Macias, Valentin Najera-Bello, Jose Alberto Balderas, Jose L. Pizano-Escalante, Carlos Mex Perera, Refugio Rodriguez-Vazquez
Summary: This paper develops an architecture for flying ad-hoc networks (FANETs) to enable monitoring of water quality in a shrimp farm. A reference architecture for implementing a cost-effective FANET based mobile sensing platform is developed, which utilizes the controlled mobility of the platform to increase the spatial monitoring resolution without extensive infrastructure deployment.
INTERNET OF THINGS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lorena S. Miranda, Buddhi Wijesiri, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: The study reveals that the mineralogical composition of sediments plays a crucial role in the adsorption and desorption of heavy metals. Particulate organic matter is the most influential nutrient in heavy metals adsorption in riverine environments, while particulate phosphorus is more significant in estuarine conditions. Dissolved nutrients do not have a significant positive effect on the release of heavy metals in riverine areas, but dissolved phosphorus increases the transfer of specific metals from sediments to overlying water in estuarine conditions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lorena S. Miranda, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: Limited knowledge of the combined effects of water and sediment properties and metal ionic characteristics on the solid-liquid partitioning of heavy metals constrains the effective management of urban waterways. The study revealed that high salinity can increase the solubility of weakly-bound metals, while dissolved organic matter does not favor metal solubility.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mert Guney, Zhanel Akimzhanova, Aiganym Kumisbek, Symbat Kismelyeva, Almira Guney, Ferhat Karaca, Vassilis Inglezakis
Summary: Former industrially contaminated sites still pose environmental risks and need to be evaluated for pollution by Hg and other selected PTEs, especially in the vicinity of Lake Balkyldak where persistent Hg pollution is present.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lorena S. Miranda, Godwin A. Ayoko, Prasanna Egodawatta, Wan-Ping Hu, Osama Ghidan, Ashantha Goonetilleke
Summary: This study examines the influence of sediment physico-chemical properties on metal bioavailability, highlighting the specific behaviors of different metal elements in sediments, and provides valuable information for future research in this area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Funda Torun, Barbara Hostins, Peter De Schryver, Nico Boon, Jo De Vrieze
Summary: The study compared the potential of sodium molybdate, sodium nitrate, and sodium percarbonate in controlling hydrogen sulfide production in a simulated shrimp pond bottom system, finding that sodium molybdate had the most significant impact on H2S levels by inhibiting sulfate-reducing bacteria in situ.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oluwafemi Soetan, Jing Nie, Huan Feng
Summary: This preliminary study aimed to investigate the short- and long-term effects of remedial dredging on metal contamination, dredging efficacy and ecological status of the Lower Passaic River. The short-term results showed effective reduction of heavy metal concentrations, although they increased in the water column, increasing the risk of bioaccumulation in aquatic biota. On the long-term, metal concentrations increased in surface sediments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabina Licen, Aleksander Astel, Stefan Tsakovski
Summary: The evaluation of the spatial and temporal distribution of pollutants and the use of Self-Organizing Map (SOM) is crucial for assessing the anthropogenic burden on the environment. The SOM is an artificial neural network that can handle non-linear problems and is used for exploratory data analysis, pattern recognition, and variable relationship assessment. The review provides a description of the SOM operation principle, its application for obtaining pollution patterns, and advice for reporting and extracting valuable information from the model results.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maryna Strokal, J. Emiel Spanier, Carolien Kroeze, Albert A. Koelmans, Martina Floerke, Wietse Franssen, Nynke Hofstra, Simon Langan, Ting Tang, Michelle T. H. van Vliet, Yoshihide Wada, Mengru Wang, Jikke van Wijnen, Richard Williams
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Carolien Kroeze, Henri C. Moll, Jillian Student
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ang Li, Maryna Strokal, Zhaohai Bai, Carolien Kroeze, Lin Ma
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Andrew M. Song, Joeri Scholtens, Kate Barclay, Simon R. Bush, Michael Fabinyi, Dedi S. Adhuri, Milton Haughton
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2020)
Article
Limnology
Dianneke van Wijk, Sven Teurlincx, Robert J. Brederveld, Jeroen J. M. de Klein, Annette B. G. Janssen, Lilith Kramer, Luuk P. A. van Gerven, Carolien Kroeze, Wolf M. Mooij
Summary: Nutrients are essential resources for food production but are often used inefficiently, leading to pollution of water bodies and loss into oceans. Smart Nutrient Retention Networks (SNRNs) are proposed as a novel management approach to prevent nutrient losses and improve water quality across connected waterbodies. The success of SNRN management strategies relies on clearly defined goals, catchment-wide system understanding, and consideration of waterbody characteristics that influence local nutrient retention.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Annette B. G. Janssen, Bram Droppers, Xiangzhen Kong, Sven Teurlincx, Yindong Tong, Carolien Kroeze
Summary: Chinese lakes, including ponds and reservoirs, are facing increasing threats from algal blooms, with unique lake characteristics influencing vulnerability. Eastern lakes in China, typically warmer and deeper, are more vulnerable to algal blooms, especially due to higher pollution levels. This assessment provides valuable information for policymakers to address regions most at risk of algal blooms.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel A. Okaali, Carolien Kroeze, Gertjan Medema, Peter Burek, Heather Murphy, Innocent K. Tumwebaze, Joan B. Rose, Matthew E. Verbyla, Sowed Sewagudde, Nynke Hofstra
Summary: This study investigates the impact of fecal pathogens on surface water sanitation, considering factors such as future population growth, urbanization, and climate change, providing a model for simulating rotavirus river inputs and concentrations in Uganda. The results indicate that urban sanitation conditions are a key factor influencing rotavirus concentrations.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hiep Nghia Bui, Yi-Ching Chen, Anh Thi Pham, Si Ling Ng, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Ngan Quang Viet Nguyen, Ha Manh Bui
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impact of a wastewater treatment plant in a paper factory in Vietnam using LCA and ReCiPe tool. The results show that chemical use and electricity consumption are the main contributors to the environmental impact in the plant. Dissolved air flotation and moving bed biofilm reactor are effective techniques for reducing environmental impacts. The comparison between IC and UASB shows that IC is a better environmentally friendly technique.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Duong Minh Ngoc, Montri Luengchavanon, Pham Thi Anh, Kim Humphreys, Kuaanan Techato
Summary: This study conducted a life cycle assessment of a novel domestic-scale vertical axis wind turbine, evaluating its environmental impact and comparing it to the Thai grid mix. The results showed that the turbine's design, transportation, and materials played a role in reducing impacts, but end-of-life treatments also made a contribution. However, the turbine had long greenhouse gas and energy payback times, indicating a need for further improvement.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tran Thu Trang, Simon R. Bush, Judith van Leeuwen
Summary: This article uses an institutional capacity framework to assess the interplay between the macro level institutional environment in the form of the centralized Vietnamese state, and the meso level institutional capacity of three different industrial zones to develop technological water use efficiency strategies. Our results show that the relational, knowledge, and mobilization capacities of these industrial zones are constrained by the centralized nature of the Vietnamese state. These industrial zones also show a limited capacity to instigate reform of macro level regulatory institutions. However, we also find instances where industrial zones do demonstrate capacity for implementing water use efficiency technologies because of their capacity to coordinate relations with client firms, universities, and provincial industrial zone authorities. If the institutional capacities of industrial zones are better supported, we argue there remains room for them to influence the macro institutional context to support innovation in water use efficiency. Our results indicate the value of institutional capacity as a framework for assessing processes of technical innovation for industrial ecology, especially in the context of centralized states.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Somjai Nupueng, Peter Oosterveer, Arthur P. J. Mol
Summary: Private actors play a significant role in the governance of palm oil supply chains in Thailand. The RSPO-certified supply chains are found to be shorter and more transparent, resulting in higher prices for farmers.
SUSTAINABILITY-SCIENCE PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sake R. L. Kruk, Sanneke Kloppenburg, Hilde M. Toonen, Simon R. Bush
Summary: This article discusses the application of digital technologies in promoting the participation of smallholders in addressing environmental challenges in food production. By studying digital sustainability initiatives, different types of smallholder participation prototypes are distinguished to explore the role of digitalization in governance processes and its contribution to sustainability.
EARTH SYSTEM GOVERNANCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nila Kamil, Simon R. Bush, Aarti Gupta
Summary: Using Indonesia's energy sector as a case study, this research examines how the domestic MRV system can enhance state actors' reflexive capacity to respond to demands for mitigation-related information from global climate governance processes. Results show that engagement with the MRV system can facilitate reorganization of institutional arrangements, recalibration of data systems, reprioritization of resources, and reformulation of policies. These reflexive responses highlight the potential effects of MRV beyond information generation, indicating its role in improving systems and infrastructures to support mitigation policies domestically.
EARTH SYSTEM GOVERNANCE
(2021)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca E. Short, Stefan Gelcich, David C. Little, Fiorenza Micheli, Edward H. Allison, Xavier Basurto, Ben Belton, Cecile Brugere, Simon R. Bush, Ling Cao, Beatrice Crona, Philippa J. Cohen, Omar Defeo, Peter Edwards, Caroline E. Ferguson, Nicole Franz, Christopher D. Golden, Benjamin S. Halpern, Lucie Hazen, Christina Hicks, Derek Johnson, Alexander M. Kaminski, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Rosamond L. Naylor, Melba Reantaso, U. Rashid Sumaila, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Michelle Tigchelaar, Colette C. C. Wabnitz, Wenbo Zhang
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rebecca E. Short, Stefan Gelcich, David C. Little, Fiorenza Micheli, Edward H. Allison, Xavier Basurto, Ben Belton, Cecile Brugere, Simon R. Bush, Ling Cao, Beatrice Crona, Philippa J. Cohen, Omar Defeo, Peter Edwards, Caroline E. Ferguson, Nicole Franz, Christopher D. Golden, Benjamin S. Halpern, Lucie Hazen, Christina Hicks, Derek Johnson, Alexander M. Kaminski, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Rosamond L. Naylor, Melba Reantaso, U. Rashid Sumaila, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Michelle Tigchelaar, Colette C. C. Wabnitz, Wenbo Zhang
Summary: Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture (SSFA) support the livelihoods and food security of over 1 billion people in the Global South, with strong adaptability but facing increasing threats and challenges. The diversity of SSFA is often overlooked in governance actions, highlighting the need for policies that support their viability and role in food systems.
Article
Agronomy
Jiaxin Sun, Yanli Yang, Peng Qi, Guangxin Zhang, Yao Wu
Summary: The optimal allocation of agricultural water and land resources is crucial for farmers' economic benefits, carbon sequestration, and water resource conservation. This study developed a novel water-carbon-economy coupling model and applied it to a real farm, demonstrating its effectiveness in achieving the optimal allocation of water and land resources. The model balances economic, environmental, and social benefits.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2024)
