ID: 65680
Title: An Empirical Evaluation of the Relationship Between Economic Growth, Population and Solid Waste Generation in India
Author: Prerana Bhat, Ananya S. and Rajeshwari U.R
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1339-1345 2022.
Subject: An Empirical Evaluation of the Relationship Between Economic Growth, Population and Solid Waste Generation in India
Keywords: Municipal solid waste generation, Economic growth, Population, Sustainable development, Panel regression, Environmental kuznets curve
Abstract: Municipal solid waste (MSW) poses a hazard to the environment, human health and well-being and economic growth, if not managed correctly. It is essential to study the determinants of municipal solid waste generation for efficient waste management planning and achieving sustainable growth. The main objective of this paper is to establish a relationship between economic growth, population and MSW generation. Secondly, it aims to verify whether the environmental kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis is valid in the Indian context with MSW generation as the proxy variable for environmental degradation. Panel regression has been run using statewise data of MSW generation, state net domestic product (SNDP) per capita and population for the years 2000-2019. The results show a significant positive relationship between the selected variables. Least square regression was applied to verify the validity of the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis in India using nationwide data for MSW generation and GDP per capita for the years mentioned above. The results depicted inverted U-shaped curve with MSW as the dependent variable and GDP per capita as the independent variable and confirmed the validity of the EKC hypothesis.
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Literature cited 1: Karak, T., R.M. Bhagat and P. Bhattacharya. 2012. Municipal solid waste generation, composition and management : The world scenario. Critical Reviews Env. Sci. Tech., 42(15):1509-1630.
Beede, D.N. and D.E. Bloom. 1985. The economics of municipal solid waste. The World Bank Res. Observer. 10(2):113-150.
Literature cited 2: Chattopadhyay, S., A. Dutta and S. Ray. 2009. Municipal solid waste management in Kolkata, India-A review. Waste Manage., 29 (4):1449-1458.
CPCB. 2016. C. bulletin. Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi. Available at : https://india.org/scbp/sites/default/files/CPCB%202016%20 report. pdf.
ID: 65679
Title: Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Status among Laundry Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Author: Bavadharani Venkatesan, Heramba Ganapathy Selvarajan and Bradley McPherson
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1332-1338 2022.
Subject: Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Status among Laundry Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Keywords: Noise level, Earplugs, Occupational hearing loss, Sensorineural hearing loss, Hearing protection device
Abstract: Equipment involved in the laundering process may emit high levels of noise that can result in hearing loss among hospital laundry workers. The present study aim to monitor changes in laundry noise levels and worker hearing threshold levels over a four-year period. Current noise levels and hearing thresholds were compared with previous noise measurements (2015) and annual audiometric data (2017 and 2018). Audiological evaluation, including immittance and extended high frequency distortion product otoacoustic emission recording, was performed with 31 laundry workers. The laundry noise level (LAeq) ranged from 74.2-81.1 dBA. Acoustic spectrum analysis showed predominant energy levels from low to mid octave band frequencies. Over the years, the average noise level was reduced by 3.6 dBA, which can be attributed to effective maintenance, frequent servicing and replacement of worn-out machines. Audiogram results reveal bilateral/unilateral moderate to moderately severe hearing loss in 6 workers. Extended high frequency DPOAEs were absent in 32 ears at all frequencies and were present in 10 ears only at low frequencies. In order to curb the progression of hearing loss, periodic monitoring of hearing status and training/counselling to wear ear protective devices are advisable irrespective of the ambient noise levels for hospital laundry workers.
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Literature cited 1: Barrie, D. 1994. How hospital linen and laudry services are provided. J. Hospital Infection. 27(3):219-235. DOI:10.1016/0195-6701(94)90130-9.
Kumar, M.S., B.R. Goud and B. Joseph. 2014. A study of occupational health and safety measures in the laundry department of a private tertiary reaching hospital in Bengaluru. Indian J. Occup. Env. Medicine. 18(1):13-20. DOI:10.4103/0019-5278. 134951.
Literature cited 2: Singhal, v., D. Bora and S. Singh. 2011. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in healthcare workers of a tertiary care centre in India and their vaccination status. J. Vaccines Vaccination. 2(2). DOI: 10.4172/2157-7560.1000118.
NIOSH. 1998. Occupational noise exposure revised criteria 1998. National Institute of Occupational Health, Washington D.C. DOI:10.3109/02699 206.2010.490003.
ID: 65678
Title: Medical Waste in Bangladesh, its Causes and Impacts on Environment and Human Health: An Overview
Author: Kudrat-E-Khuda Babu, Nafisa Yeasmin, Mohammad Abu Sufian, Ahsan Ullah and Moriom Akter Mou
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1326-1331 2022.
Subject: Medical Waste in Bangladesh, its Causes and Impacts on Environment and Human Health: An Overview
Keywords: Bangladesh, Dhaka city, Human health, Impacts, Medical waste
Abstract: Medical waste is infectious, hazardous and it causes deaths as well as poses serious threats to the environment. So, medical waste needs to be treated properly before its final disposal. But, due to the absence of a proper healthcare system in Bangladesh, numerous hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers have sprung up elsewhere in from Dhaka city and produce a huge amount of waste daily. Medical waste from those hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers is dumped elsewhere without proper treatment, thanks to mismanagement and lack of discipline, causing a serious threat to the health and environment. There is no supervision and guidance for proper treatment of the waste, there have not enough data or research work on the very critical issue in Bangladesh. The authorities concerned are yet to take any measures in this regard despite such an alarming situation. Moreover, the existing environmental laws of Bangladesh are not enough to address the issue of not having specific provisions in the laws. Besides implementation of those legal frameworks is largely absent in the country. This paper will analyze the related policies and find out the gaps and will come up with some recommendations to bring an end to the mismanagement of medical waste generation through policy and law.
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Literature cited 1: Khan, B. 2011. Human rights and environment. ELCOP, Dhaka.
Shams, S., et al. 2017. Sustainable waste management policy in Bangladesh for reduction of greenhouse gases. Sustain. Cities Soc., 33(1):18-26.
Literature cited 2: Riyaad, A.S.M., et al. 2014. E-waste recycling practices in Bangladesh. Int. J. Renew. Energy Env. Eng., 2(3):193-200.
Hassan, M.M., S.A. Ahmed and K.A. Rahman. 2008. Pattern of medical waste management: Existing scenario in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. BMC Pub. Health. 8(36). DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-36.
ID: 65677
Title: Enhancing Green Reduction of Graphene Oxide by Nyctanthes arbor-tritis Leaves towards Degradation of Organic Pollutants and Tunable Fluorescence
Author: R. Usha and S. Sudhaparimala
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1317-1325 2022.
Subject: Enhancing Green Reduction of Graphene Oxide by Nyctanthes arbor-tritis Leaves towards Degradation of Organic Pollutants and Tunable Fluorescence
Keywords: Graphene oxide, Reduced graphene oxide, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Hydrothermal, Sol gel, Photoluminescence, Photocatalyst
Abstract: The present study explored two energy efficient simple methods for the effective application of the anti-oxidant property of the leaf extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, a highly potent reduction of graphene oxide. The samples obtained from the green method were characterized in terms of structure, surface morphology and elemental composition. The data from the analytical tools of FTIR, FT-Raman, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (FE-SEM with EDAX) and ultraviolet diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) studied the structure and property relationship and indicated the enhanced smooth layer structure of the synthesized samples. There was a drastic change in the surface morphology and more reduction in the oxygen functionality (C-O, C=O, O-H) of the synthesized sample of reduced graphene oxide (rGO). These results were indicative of their suitability for tunable fluorescence and catalytic activity. Hence the samples were screened for their efficiency in the degradation of organic dyes and chlorophenols. The results were satisfactory under the given experimental conditions. The results of the catalytic study ultimately provided a unique approach to the fabrication of catalyst for industrial wastewater treatment. The tunable luminescence study of assynthesized rGO can be further investigated for bioimaging of healthy and cancer cells in cell diagnosis and biomedical applications.
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Literature cited 1: Paul, R., et al. 2019. Carbon nanotubes graphene, porous carbon and hybrid carbon-based materials: Synthesis, properties and functionalization for
efficient energy storage. Elsevier Inc., 2(109):1-3.
Thabitha, P., et al. 2018. A review on graphene-based nano-materials in biomedical applications and risks in environment and health. Nano Micro Lett., 10(3):45-53.
Literature cited 2: Sharma, N., et al. 2009. A new sustainable green protocol for production of reduced graphene oxide and its gas sensing properties. J. Sci. Adv. Mater. Devices. 4:473-482.
Jadhav, S. and M. K. Patil. 2016. Nyctanthes arbor-tritis Linn rejuvenating herbs. Int. J. Res. Pharma. Sci., 4:54-62.
ID: 65676
Title: Application of Fabricated Sequencing Batch Reactor and Biofilm Sequencing Batch Reactor to Treat Dairy Wastewater
Author: C. M. Deshmukh, V.V. Karjinni and Manoj Pandurang Wagh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1310-1316 2022.
Subject: Application of Fabricated Sequencing Batch Reactor and Biofilm Sequencing Batch Reactor to Treat Dairy Wastewater
Keywords: Sequencing batch reactor, Biofilm sequencing batch reactor, Dairy industry wastewater, biosludge, Biofilm carrier
Abstract: The dairy industry is observed as one of the furthermost polluting industries. While processing 1 L of milk, 2-10 L of wastewater is generated. In India, around 286 large and small-scale dairy industries generate plenty amount of wastewater. The cyclic operation of fabricated sequencing batch reactor (SBR) curtails various parameters, such as BOD, COD and turbidity and were found to be 85.78%, 76.77% and 83.21%, respectively at 10 hr. As the detention time increases, BOD, COD and turbidity reduces. The fabricated sequencing batch reactor was modified by adding plastic media at the bottom of the reactor tank as a biofilm having a surface area of 2.7 m2. The main purpose of biofilm is to enhance the efficacy and bio-sludge superiority by increasing the bio-sludge in the process. The efficacies of removal of parameters were enhanced by using the biofilm sequencing batch reactor (BSBR) reactor under the high organic loading of 1340 g BOD5/m3 day. The COD removal of 89.3%, BOD5 removal of 83%, total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) removal of 59.4% and oil and grease removal of around 82.4% was observed. Under the same high organic loading, curtailment of parameters was less in conventional sequencing batch reactor (SBR) [removal of COD- 87.0%, BOD5– 79.9%, TKN- 48.7% and oil and grease- 79.3%].
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Literature cited 1: Andrade, L.H., et al. 2015. Reuse of dairy wastewater treated by membrane bioreactor and nanofiltration : Technical and economic feasibility. Brazilian J. Chem. Eng., 32:735-747.
Karadag, D., et al. 2015. A review on anaerobic biofilm reactors for the treatment of dairy industry wastewater. Process Biochem., 50:262-271.
Literature cited 2: Abdullah, E. and E. Serpil. 2015. An artificial neural network model for wastewater treatment plant of konya. Int. J. Intelligence Systems Applications Eng., 3(4):131-135.
Kushwaha, J.P., V.C. Srivastava and I.D. Mall. 2011. An overview of various technologies for the treatment of diary wastewaters. Crit. Rev. Food Sci., 51:442-452.
ID: 65675
Title: An Empirical Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Developing a Custom Air Quality Forecaster
Author: Tanya Garg and Daljeet Singh Bawa
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1299-1309 2022.
Subject: An Empirical Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Developing a Custom Air Quality Forecaster
Keywords: Air quality forecasting, Atmospheric pollution forecast, Delhi air pollution, Machine learning, Deep learning, LSTM model
Abstract: The growing events of air pollution over the last decade have made implementing preventative measures a need more than a caution. An effective air quality forecasting system is the backbone of all measures. A detailed global literature review identifies statistical and ensemble models to be more efficient for forecasting problems. This study aims at experimentally analyzing 10 machine learning models on predicting PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, NO2 and O3 for developing a custom air quality forecaster for Delhi, India. The performance of all models was compared individually for each pollutant prediction using evaluation metrics, such as RMSE, MAE and MedAE. Based on experimental evidence, we conclude that a timeseries based deep neural network model performs best in the given scenario and can be explored further to create a custom air quality forecasting framework.
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Literature cited 1: Zhang, Y., et al. 2012. Real-time air quality forecasting. Part I: History, techniques and current status. Atmos. Env., 60: 632–655.
Air Pollution. Available at :
https://www.who.int/health-topics/air-pollution#tab=tab_1.
Literature cited 2: The Indian Express. Want Govt. to build 1,600 km green wall along Aravalli, says activist. Cities News. Available at : https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/want-govt-to-build-1600-km-green-wall-along-aravalli-says-activist-vijaypal-baghel-6182069/.
Al Jazeera. Pollution to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians. Climate News. Available at :
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/1/india-air-pollution-life-expectancy-study.
ID: 65674
Title: Construction of a medium for Pseudomonas fluorescens from Local Resource and its Trial Application as a Biopreservative
Author: J. Mary Sheela, J. Srinidhi and A. Pugazhendhi
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1292-1298 2022.
Subject: Construction of a medium for Pseudomonas fluorescens from Local Resource and its Trial Application as a Biopreservative
Keywords: Pseudomonas fluorescens, Agricultural wastes, biopreservative, Fruits, Vegetables, environment
Abstract: Pseudomonas fluorescens is a widely dispersed plant growth promoting rhizobacteria. It is not a human or plant pathogen and is found in soil, water, plants and other moist environments. This organism has already been used as a biocide against various fungi and bacteria in agricultural fields [1]. It has lots of biocontrol properties, like antibiotics, enzymes and siderophore productions. Due to its siderophore production its pyoverdine pigment fluoresces under UV light. This study was conducted mainly to construct a media with the cheapest local resource or agricultural waste and also to find its application as a biopreservative. The raw materials required for the construction of medium were agricultural wastes, such as rice husk, rice straw, wheat husk, peanut waste, dried cow dung and then coconut water, whey water and vermicompost. Then these four combinations were inoculated from the mother inoculum and their growth was checked by serial dilution and spread plate technique. Then these cultures were applied to apples, tomatoes, curry leaves and betel leaves by dip inoculation method. The keeping qualities of these vegetables were checked till the control items were rotten under laboratory conditions approximately for about 7 days. The physiological characteristics were good and fresh in the preserved items for 7 days but decayed on the control products. Thus, the first step towards the application of P. fluorescens as a biopreservative was successful.
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Literature cited 1: Reddy, B.P. and M.S. Reddy. 2009. Isolation of secondary metabolities from Pseudomonas fluorescens and its characterization. Asian J. Res. Chem., 2(1):26-29.
Vijayalakshmi, K. 2016. Studies on degradation of a tannery textile dye erichrome blue black by Pseudomonas fluorescens. Res. J. Pharm. Tech., 9(4):445-450.
Literature cited 2: Angayarkanni, T., et al. 2012. Antimicrobial compounds production by Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus subtilis. Asian J. Res. Chem., 5(1):61-64.
Ahmed, E.G., et al. 2002. Biological control of postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables. J. Mycol. Biotech., 2:219-238.
ID: 65673
Title: Geoelectrical Sounding for Aquifer Characterization in and around Nandgao, Majan, Singrauli District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Dharmendra Kumar Singh, Nawal Kishore, Birendra Pratap and Vijayendra Pratap Dheeraj
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (11) Nov. 22 page 1283-1291 2022.
Subject: Geoelectrical Sounding for Aquifer Characterization in and around Nandgao, Majan, Singrauli District, Madhya Pradesh, India
Keywords: Groundwater, Aquifer, Vertical electric sounding, Schlumberger, Ipi2win software
Abstract: Ten geo-electrical soundings using Schlumberger electrode configuration were used to evaluate aquifer geo-electric characteristics in the parts of Nandgao, Majan, district Singrauli, M.P., India. SSR MP-1, a digital resistivity meter, was used for ten vertical electric sounding (VES) sounding with a minimum of 10 m to a maximum of 200 m current electrode (AB) spacing and locating the exact position of VES stations global positioning system (GPS) was used. The IPI2win and win resist software was used for data interpretation, which revealed 3 to 4 subsurface layers comprising the top alluvial soil, sub-soil to fine-grained sandstone, fine-grained sandstone to fractured or weathered sandstone and basement rocks. The resistivity of these strata ranged from 9.55-59.51 Wm, whereas the depth ranged between 0.42-63.91 m. Transverse resistance and longitudinal conductance calculated from the aquifer resistivity and thickness varied from 102.14-4357.44 Wm2 and 0.08-1.02 Siemens, respectively. Also, aquifer resistivity and porosity ranged from 26.95-93.68 Wm and 53-92%, respectively. The low value of transmissivity at VES location no. 2, 3, 5, 8 correspond to low borehole yields and high at VES location no. 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 correspond to high borehole yields. The value of overburden protection capacity is low at VES location no. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and moderate at VES location 6, which means aquifers contaminants are more vulnerable in these areas. In contrast, at VES location 4, the aquifer protection capacity is high, indicating that the aquifer in these regions is well protected. However, a more significant portion of the study area has a lower value of protective capacities which reveals a more substantial part of the study area is susceptible to contaminants. In general, all of the places may be used to extract groundwater at moderate depths.
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Literature cited 1: Nejad, H. T. 2009. Geo-electric investigation of the aquifer characteristics and groundwater potential in Behbahan Azad University farm, Khuzestan Province. Iranian J. Appl. Sci., 9(20): 3691-3698.
Kelly, W.E. and M. Stanislav. 1993. Applied geophysics in hydrogeological and engineering practice. Elsevier, Amsterdam.
Literature cited 2: Omosuyi, G. and A. Adeyemo. 2007. Investigation of groundwater prospect using electromagnetic and geo-electric sounding at Afunbiowo, near Akure, southwestern Nigeria. Pacific J. Sci. Tech., 8:172-182.
Oseji, J.O., E.A. Atakpo and E.C. Okolie. 2005. Geo-electric investigation of the aquifer characteristics and groundwater potential in Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Env. Manage., 9(1): 157-160.
ID: 65672
Title: A Study of Winter Paddy Yield, Water Use Efficiency and Crop Pattern of Lower Vellar River Basin, Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu
Author: G. Neelagandan and B. Kumaravel
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1276-1280 2022.
Subject: A Study of Winter Paddy Yield, Water Use Efficiency and Crop Pattern of Lower Vellar River Basin, Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu
Keywords: Water use efficiency, Cropping pattern, Yield, Irrigation, Paddy, Cuddalore district, Water
Abstract: A suitable cropping pattern and irrigation strategy are essential for optimizing winter paddy yield and water use efficiency (WUE). The study aimed to evaluate the impact of cropping pattern and irrigation frequency on grain yield and WUE of winter paddy. During the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 winter paddy growing seasons in the Vellar river basin at Cuddalore, the effects of cropping patterns and irrigation frequencies were determined on tiller number, paddy grain yield and WUE. The two cropping patterns tested were wide-precision and conventional-cultivation. Each cropping pattern had three irrigation regimes: irrigation (120 mm) at the jointing stage; irrigation (60 mm) at both the jointing and heading stages and irrigation (40 mm) at the jointing, heading, and milking stages. In our study, tiller number was significantly higher in the wide-precision cropping pattern than in the conventional-cultivation cropping pattern.
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Literature cited 1: Shin, J.H., E.H. Noh and J.E. Son. 2012. Transpiration, growth and water use efficiency of paprika plants (Capsicum annuum L.) as affected by irrigation frequency. Hortic. Env. Biotech., 53(2):129-134.
Garcia-Tejero, I., et al. 2011. Benefits of low-frequency irrigation in citrus orchards. Agron Sustain. Develop., 31(4):779-791.
Literature cited 2: Li, Q.Q., et al. 2015. Winter paddy grain yield and water use efficiency in wide-precision pattern under deficit irrigation in North China plain. Agric. Water Manage., 153:71-76.
Li, Q.Q., J.Y. Shen and D.D. Zhao. 2011. Effect of irrigation frequency to yield and leaf water use efficiency of winter paddy. Tran. CSAE. 27(3):33-36.
ID: 65671
Title: Effect of Organic Dust on Health of Pounding Mill Workers in Southern Maharashtra, India
Author: A.S. Jadhav, P.R. Bhosale, S.T. Chougale and P.S. Sarkale
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1272-1275 2022.
Subject: Effect of Organic Dust on Health of Pounding Mill Workers in Southern Maharashtra, India
Keywords: Dry chilli dust, Forced vital capacity, Forced expiratory volume, Peak expiratory flow rate, Pulmonary impairment, Pounding mill
Abstract: Chattani making is one of the common small-scale household occupations in Kolhapur city and around in western part of Maharashtra. It requires grinding of dry chillies and spices in pounding mill. The persons involved in this occupation may get exposed to organic dust which is associated with increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function in human beings. Present study was carried out to investigate the effect of such exposure on the workers’ lung function and respiratory symptoms in pounding mills in Kolhapur city. Spirometry measurements of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) were performed on 50 workers (35 females and 15 males) and 50 clinically normal (30 females and 20 males) served as control. Significant differences in FVC, FEV1 and PEFR were observed between the two groups for exposed and control populations as well as both in male and female populations. In addition to the decrease in spirometry values, the workers also reported higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms compared to controls. Therefore, the study suggests that exposure to organic dust in the pounding mills leads to an increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and impaired lung function.
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Literature cited 1: Wagh, N.D., et al. 2006. The influence of workplace environment on lung function of flour mill workers in Jalagaon urban center, J. Occup. Health. 48:396-401,
Wali, B.S. and P.D. Raut. 2013. Lung volume study of female workers in tobacco processing units. Int. J. Res. Zool., 3(1):1-3.
Literature cited 2: Shusterman, D. 2011. The effects of air pollutants and irritants on the upper airway. Proceedings American Thoracic Society. 8.
Khodadadi, I., et al. 2011. Exposure to respirable flour dust and gliadin in wheat flour mills. J. Occup. Health. 53(6):41722
ID: 65670
Title: Prediction of Dissolved Oxygen in Bang Pakong River by Regression Analysis
Author: Jatupat Mekparyup, and Kidakan Saithanu
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: CES, EWRG
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1268-1271 2022.
Subject: Prediction of Dissolved Oxygen in Bang Pakong River by Regression Analysis
Keywords: Water quality index, Dissolved oxygen
Abstract: Dissolved oxygen (DO) values in Bang Pakong river located in the east of Thailand were determined by multiple regression analysis. The collected data was split into 2 sets to cogitate which were training and validation sets. The stations of water quality monitoring for each set were breakdown into 4 periods: January-March, April-June, July-September and October-December. The prediction of DO in each period using data in the first set were remarkably achieved as 4 equations with the subsequent regression standard errors of 0.7342, 0.4349, 0.6436 and 0.4319 as well as the adjusted coefficients of determination of 0.3760, 0.8670, 0.2480 and 0.7320, respectively. The prediction accuracy was definitely measured by 4 performance indexes: mean absolute percentage error, mean absolute error, root mean squared error and mean squared error in each period (1st period: 0.1416, 11.0695, 1.5781, 2.4905; 2nd period: 0.2882, 9.7404, 1.3987, 1.9562; 3rd period: 0.2933, 8.6648, 1.3806, 1.9060; 4th period: 0.2454, 6.3330, 0.8890, 0.7903), accordingly applying data in the second set.
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Literature cited 1: Water Quality Management Division, Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. 2021. Available at : http://iwis.pod. go.th/index.php?method=water quality & etc= 1550340427183.
Altinkaynak, A., M. Ozger and M. Cakmakci. 2005. Fuzzy logic modelling of the dissolved oxygen fluctuations in Golden Horn. Ecol. Modelling. 189(3-4):436-446.
Literature cited 2: Costa, M. and A. M. Goncalves. 2011. Clustering and forecasting of dissolved oxygen concentrations on a river basin. Stochastic Env. Res. Risk Assess., 25(2):151-153.
Antanasijevic, D., et al. 2013. Modelling of dissol-ved oxygen content using artificial neural networks: Danube river, North Serbia, a case study. Env. Sci. Poll. Res., 20(12):9006-9013.
ID: 65669
Title: Performance Evaluation of Nesapakkam Sewage Treatment Plant using STOAT Software
Author: Rana Sen and A.R. Quaff
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1263-1267 2022.
Subject: Performance Evaluation of Nesapakkam Sewage Treatment Plant using STOAT Software
Keywords: STOAT, STP modelling, Total suspended solids, Biological oxygen demand, Efficiency evaluation
Abstract: In this study STOAT software has been applied to evaluate the performance of an activated sludge process (ASP) based sewage treatment plant (STP) located at Nesapakkam, Chennai based on total suspended solids (TSS) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) concentrations in the effluent. This paper aims to evaluate effluent characteristics and then set-up a linear relationship between TSS and BOD5 removal efficiencies of the STP. The removal efficiencies of TSS and BOD5 were obtained as 89.64% and 93.13%, respectively. The linear regression equation that gives the relationships between TSS (x-axis) and BOD5 (y-axis) removal efficiencies was found to be y=0.5932x+39.942. This study work gives an overview for predicting output quality of existing sewage treatment plant.
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Literature cited 1: Singh, K.P., et al. 2009. Multi-way modelling of wastewater data for performance evaluation of sewage treatment plant-A case study. Chemom. Intell. Lab. Syst., 95: 18-30.
Vasudevan, N., J. Aroon and O. Greeshma. 2014. Performance evaluation of a sewage treatment plant using rhodamine tracer. Int. J. Env. Resour., 3(1): 7-11.
Literature cited 2: CPCB. 2021. National inventory of sewage treatment plants. Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
Al-Shahwan, et al. 2016. Municipal wastewater treatment plants monitoring and evaluation: Case study Dammam metropolitan area. Adv. Res. J. Multi-Disciplinary Discov., 1: 1-9.
ID: 65668
Title: Groundwater Quality Assessment of Jodhpur City Lying in Arid Zone of India
Author: Jyoti Chaubey, Himanshu Arora, Varun and Suresh Kumar Singh
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1254-1262 2022.
Subject: Groundwater Quality Assessment of Jodhpur City Lying in Arid Zone of India
Keywords: Groundwater, Water quality parameters, Water quality index, GIS
Abstract: The present study aims to assess groundwater quality in Jodhpur city by using geospatial and statistical analysis methods. Groundwater samples in the study area were collected and various groundwater quality parameters were determined. The geospatial analyst tool of ArcGIS software was employed to prepare the spatial distribution pattern of the groundwater quality parameters. The spatial distribution maps revealed that the groundwater in the area has fluoride and nitrate concentration lying beyond the permissible limits. Mostly the southeast part of the city has deteriorated groundwater quality. A weighted average statistic, WQI was estimated which considers the combined effect of the water quality parameters. The exercise yielded useful results. The results showed that 33% of the groundwater samples had good water quality and nearly 28% of the groundwater samples had very low groundwater quality which was unsuitable for drinking. WQI distribution map also revealed that the southeast part of the city has deteriorated groundwater quality. The deteriorated groundwater quality in this area could be attributed to the leaching of contaminants into the aquifer because of the improper disposal of industrial effluents.
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Literature cited 1: Kumar, M.D. and T. Shah. 2004. Groundwater pollution and contamination in India. Available at http: //www.iwmi.cgiar.org/iwmi-tata/files/pdf/ground-pollute4_FULL_.pdf.
Chatterjee, R., G. Tarafder and S. Paul. 2010. Groundwater quality assessment of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India. Bull. Eng. Geol. Env., 69: 137-141.
Literature cited 2: Latha, P.S. and K.N. Rao. 2012. An integrated approach to assess the quality of groundwater in a coastal aquifer of Andhra Pradesh, India. Env. Earth Sci., 66: 2143-2169.
Singh, S.K., P.K. Srivastava and A.C. Pandey. 2013a. Fluoride contamination mapping of groundwater in northern India integrated with geochemical indicators and GIS. Water Sci. Tech., 8: 4687-4702.
ID: 65667
Title: Possibility of using Date Palm Fibers for the Removal of Metallic Trace Elements (Lead, Copper and Zinc) in an Aqueous Solution
Author: Benmammar Djilali, Bennacer Lyacine, Kernou Nassim
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1247-1253 2022.
Subject: Possibility of using Date Palm Fibers for the Removal of Metallic Trace Elements (Lead, Copper and Zinc) in an Aqueous Solution
Keywords: Adsorption, Water, Date palm fibers, Kinetics, Heavy metals
Abstract: This study was carried out to examine the adsorption capacity by using date palm fibers (DPF) for the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution using beach tests. In the adsorption process, the effects of contact time, pH, initial concentration and adsorbent quantity were investigated. The results demonstrated that the biosorption capacity of heavy metals by DPFs was in the following order: Pb > Cu > Zn. And that the adsorption efficiency increases rapidly and that the optimum removal efficiency was reached within 25 min. The Langmuir model describes well the adsorption isotherms. The value of RL in the present study was less than one, indicating that the adsorption of the metal ion on the DPF is favourable. After treatment of the aqueous solution with DPF, a decrease in the levels of heavy metals in the solution was observed, with 98.60% for lead, 93.11% for copper and 83.66% for zinc. Date palm fibers are a promising environmental material that can be used without specific treatment and are economically viable for removal of heavy metals from wastewater.
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Literature cited 1: Briffa, J., et al. 2020. Heavy metal pollution in the environment and their toxicological effects on humans. Heliyon. 6(9):e04691.
Nyström, F., et al. 2020. Removal of metals and hydrocarbons from stormwater using coagulation and flocculation. Water Res., 182:115919.
Literature cited 2: Bailey, S.E., et al. 1999. A review of potentially low-cost sorbents for heavy metals. Water Res., 33(11):2469-2479.
Köhler, S.J., et al. 2007. Removal of cadmium from wastewaters by aragonite shells and the influence of other divalent cations. Env. Sci. Tech., 41:112-118.
ID: 65666
Title: Onsite Wastewater Treatment using Artificially Constructed Wetland Planted with Canna indica
Author: S. Sadheesh, R. Balaji, K. Amresh and P. Gokul
Editor: Dr. Jyoti Verma
Year: 2022
Publisher: Kalpana Corporation
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Vol 42 (10) Oct. 22 page 1241-1246 2022.
Subject: Onsite Wastewater Treatment using Artificially Constructed Wetland Planted with Canna indica
Keywords: Rhizosphere, Sewage, Loading rate, Macrophytes, Contaminants, Efficiency
Abstract: Wastewater treatment in semi-natural systems is a technique that can be applied to natural wetlands such as swamps, medicinal plants and paddy fields, ponds, man-made lagoons, etc. Constructed wetlands especially the marsh areas are equipped for wastewater treatment. Man-made wetlands have various basic shapes with different flow characteristics. The positive response zone of artificial wetlands is the root zone (rhizosphere). This is where physio-chemical and biological processes take place due to the interaction of plants, microorganisms, soil and pollutants. In this study, chemical parameters of the sewage wastewater were analyzed and found contaminants are present in that wastewater. For reducing the contaminants of the sewage wastewater, a wetland was constructed using the plant Canna indica. Treatment efficiency varied according to changes in the hydraulic loading rate and temperature applied in the wetland. The plant species results show that the removal efficiency of the Canna indica for BOD, COD, SO4 and Cl– were 59.9%, 61.2%, 49.5% and 48.2%, respectively. The wastewater obtained through wetland construction is within the standard limit so wetland construction using Canna indica reduced the risks to the water bodies as well as to the environment.
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Literature cited 1: Almuktar, S., et al. 2018. Wetlands for wastewater treatment and subsequent recycling of treated effluent: A review. Env. Sci. Poll. Res., 25: 23595-23623.
Markantonatos, P.G., et al. 1996. Nutrient removal using reed bed systems in Greece. J. Env. Sci. Health Part A. 31: 1423-1434.
Literature cited 2: Mustafa, A. 2013. Constructed wetland for wastewater treatment and reuse: A case study of developing country. Int. J. Env. Sci. Dev., 4: 2.
Chan, E. and L.Y.J. Hantzscheand. 1982. The use of wetlands for water pollution control. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service.