Numerical appraisal of the relationship between a lake’s shrinkage and flooding in Dongting Lake area (China)

Author(s): Yizhuang Liu Email (s): yizhuang@csust.edu.cn Institution or organization of origin: a School of Hydraulic Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology Country: China Abstract Floods are the most common and devastating natural disasters, which are becoming more severe and more frequent due to climate change, improper river regulation, urbanization and sedimentation alike. Generally, it is widely believed … Read more

Functional groups of benthic macroinvertebrates in a large hydropower reservoir: Do they provide answers to the ecological assessment and management of the reservoir?

Author(s): Agnija Skuja Email (s): agnija.skuja@lu.lv Institution or organization of origin: University of Latvia, Institute of Biology Country: Latvia Abstract The increasing world population and the growing demand for electricity has led to damming of the majority of the large rivers worldwide. Besides changes in hydrology and morphology, the construction of dams can change the structure and quality … Read more

Seasonal variation in the phytoremediation potential of Pontederia crassipes and its associated microbiota

Author(s): Cesar Macedo Lima Filho Institution or organization of origin: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Country: Brazil Abstract Eutrophication is a worldwide water quality issue characterized by enrichment nutrients such as N and P in water bodies. A promising and sustainable way to mitigate eutrophication is the phytoremediation of nutrients by aquatic plants. An interesting option … Read more

Effect of industrialisation on water around Ambarnath area

Author(s): Gangotri NirbhavaneEmail (s): gangotrienv@gmail.comInstitution or organization of origin: College of Commerce & Economics,Wadala,Mumbai,Maharashtra,IndiaCountry: North Macedonia Abstract Histopathological biomarkers can be indicators for the effects on organisms by various anthropogenic pollutants and represent reflection of the overall health of the entire population in the ecosystem. The alterations in cells and tissues in vertebrate fish are recurrently used biomarkers … Read more

Ecological screening on health condition of fish population in Lake Ohrid (R. North Macedonia) trough histopathological biomarkers

Author(s): Lydia Velkova-JordanoskaEmail (s): lidvejo@yahoo.comInstitution or organization of origin: PSI Hydrobiological Institute-OhridCountry: North Macedonia Abstract Histopathological biomarkers can be indicators for the effects on organisms by various anthropogenic pollutants and represent reflection of the overall health of the entire population in the ecosystem. The alterations in cells and tissues in vertebrate fish are recurrently used biomarkers in many … Read more

Quantum consciousness: a sustainable solution on environmental pollution

Author(s): Aman GhutkeEmail (s): asutra.bliss@gmail.comInstitution or organization of origin: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (MS), IndiaCountry: India Abstract Since genesis the symbiosis of humans, science and environment has shaped the planet earth in multiple ways, pertaining to futuristic evolution. The contemporary researches prove that anthropogenic factors own major role in manipulation of science and environment; although initially … Read more

Freshwater microcrustaceans of the Magadan District (Russian Far East): new data on biodiversity of the understudied remoted region

Author(s): Anna NovichkovaEmail (s): anna.hydro@gmail.comInstitution or organization of origin: MSU, Severtsov Institution of Ecology and EvolutionCountry: Russia Abstract Freshwater ecosystems of the Magadan district are one of the least studied among the territories of the North-East Russia. The zooplankton composition was studies in different shallow thermocarst lakes and temperate puddles. We found more than 50 taxa of microcrustaceans … Read more

Application of natural polysaccharide-based hydrogel materials in heavy metal pollution in water environment

Author(s): Wei ZhangEmail (s): qzwl11@163.comInstitution or organization of origin: Changsha University of Science and TechnologyCountry: China Abstract Heavy metal pollution, such as Cu(II) but not other priority toxic heavy metal, yet becomes lake water security problem not admitting ignoring. In present work, novel natural plant polysaccharide-based hydrogel sorbents derived from grapefruit peel have been prepared by a facile … Read more

Responses of habitat suitability for migratory birds to increased water level during middle of dry season in the two largest freshwater lake wetlands of China

Author(s): Haipeng WuEmail (s): wuhaipeng0701@126.comInstitution or organization of origin: Changsha University of Science and TechnologyCountry: China Abstract Dongting Lake (DTL) and Poyang Lake (PYL), the China’s two largest freshwater lakes, are vital migration routes and wintering habitats for the migratory birds of East Asian – Australia. Due to damming and climate change, the water level during the middle … Read more

Acetate stimulates electroactive bacteria biodegradation of tetracycline from sediments of Dongting Lake

Author(s): Lean Zhou Email (s): leanzhou@csust.edu.cn Institution or organization of origin: Changsha University of Science and Technology Country: China Abstract Tetracycline (TC) is widely used pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) and considering its biotoxicity in aquatic system, the metabolites and regulation of TC in wastewater treatment process are still deserving concerns. This study reveals the stimulation of … Read more