December 2023

Groundwater quality assessment and human health risks in Ovitoto, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia

Namibia, a dry country relies heavily on groundwater resources which is susceptible to anthropogenic contamination. The study assessed the quality and health risks of borehole water supplied to residents of the Ovitoto community in Otjozondjupa region of Namibia. Water samples were collected from nine boreholes across nine communities over a period of six months and subjected to physicochemical and microbial analyses....

Author(s): Priskila Mwatukange, Erold Naomab and Omotayo Rafiu Awofolu  

December 2023

Possible human health risk of selected heavy metals’ mobility from municipal waste compost amended agricultural soil

Use of organic compost in soil amendment in agricultural practice may tend to transfer heavy metals and can be a health concern. This study aims to investigate the possible mobilization of selected heavy metals from municipal compost amended soil. Experimental plots (250 m2) were divided into four equal portions and alternate portions were amended with municipal compost and left for 5 weeks. Soil physicochemical...

Author(s): Wasiu Bolaji Tomori, Kehinde Oluwasiji Olorunfemi, Vincent Olanrewaju Onibon and Tolulope Oyelekan Oyewunmi,  

December 2023

Geospatial assessment of land surface temperature in Owo Forest Reserve Area, Ondo State Nigeria

Nigeria forest reserves acts as the last succour for the entire citizenry and also have significant contributions to her economy. This study was intended at assessing the Land Surface Temperature (LST) in Owo Forest Reserve Area (FRA) with a view for sustainable forest management. The objectives set for the research includes: (i.) assessing the vegetation changes in Owo FRA, (ii.) evaluate the LST and (iii.) relate...

Author(s): Victor A. Ijaware