Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022292
T. Tambovceva, D. Dimante, D. Atstāja
More sustainability and sustainable development are major challenges faced by society today. Consumer's choices and the use of products and services have important impacts on the environment; consequently, consumer behaviour is crucial. Education and pedagogics help select real sustainable living attitudes of students, their families and friends. This case study describes the mid-term results of a teaching assignment and survey in three Latvian higher education organisations which involve system thinking and students' action on consumer choices of household chemicals. The multilayer results provide insight into the consumption of these chemicals and show that one year after the assignment, students changed their behaviour. Results also show that students' households use considerable amounts of chemicals, and in most cases before the assignment, did not pay attention to their health and environmental impacts. The method used is applicable at all educational levels and in different study areas, for a variety of household products.
{"title":"Consumer behaviour change through education for sustainable development: case of Latvia","authors":"T. Tambovceva, D. Dimante, D. Atstāja","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022292","url":null,"abstract":"More sustainability and sustainable development are major challenges faced by society today. Consumer's choices and the use of products and services have important impacts on the environment; consequently, consumer behaviour is crucial. Education and pedagogics help select real sustainable living attitudes of students, their families and friends. This case study describes the mid-term results of a teaching assignment and survey in three Latvian higher education organisations which involve system thinking and students' action on consumer choices of household chemicals. The multilayer results provide insight into the consumption of these chemicals and show that one year after the assignment, students changed their behaviour. Results also show that students' households use considerable amounts of chemicals, and in most cases before the assignment, did not pay attention to their health and environmental impacts. The method used is applicable at all educational levels and in different study areas, for a variety of household products.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"238"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022304
Albert Ahenkan, A. Aboagye, E. Boon
This article argues that corporate environmentalism and sustainability reporting are key instruments for achieving socio-economic progress in Ghana and the goals of the United Nations post 2030 Development Agenda. To support this argument, the level and quality of sustainability reporting by firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange are critically examined. Using purposive and convenience sampling techniques, 13 of these companies were selected and investigated on their engagement in sustainability reporting using the global reporting initiative (GRI) framework. Data and information gleaned from the annual reports of the sampled firms were studied and subjected to content analysis with the help of GRI G4 reporting analytical benchmark. The results indicate that the quality of sustainability reporting is low though a few of the disclosures made by the firms met the GRI framework requirements. It is recommended that sustainability reporting by firms in Ghana should be made mandatory and not voluntary.
{"title":"Corporate environmentalism: an assessment of sustainability reporting among firms in Ghana","authors":"Albert Ahenkan, A. Aboagye, E. Boon","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022304","url":null,"abstract":"This article argues that corporate environmentalism and sustainability reporting are key instruments for achieving socio-economic progress in Ghana and the goals of the United Nations post 2030 Development Agenda. To support this argument, the level and quality of sustainability reporting by firms listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange are critically examined. Using purposive and convenience sampling techniques, 13 of these companies were selected and investigated on their engagement in sustainability reporting using the global reporting initiative (GRI) framework. Data and information gleaned from the annual reports of the sampled firms were studied and subjected to content analysis with the help of GRI G4 reporting analytical benchmark. The results indicate that the quality of sustainability reporting is low though a few of the disclosures made by the firms met the GRI framework requirements. It is recommended that sustainability reporting by firms in Ghana should be made mandatory and not voluntary.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"319"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022301
Selma Maria Peixoto Alcântara, Flávia Regina Froes Avelino
The Pecem industrial and port complex (CIPP) was established in order to support the economic development in the state of Ceara, in northeastern Brazil. This study highlights the challenges before ...
{"title":"The concept of sustainability and regional development integration on the northeast coast of Brazil: the case of Pecém Beach-Ceará","authors":"Selma Maria Peixoto Alcântara, Flávia Regina Froes Avelino","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022301","url":null,"abstract":"The Pecem industrial and port complex (CIPP) was established in order to support the economic development in the state of Ceara, in northeastern Brazil. This study highlights the challenges before ...","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"407"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019147
G. U. Sikakwe
Twelve water samples were collected around the Odukpani-Akamkpa southeastern Nigeria. The goal was to assess the drinking water sources in the farming and quarrying land use areas. This was achieved by determining hydrochemical facies, water types and suitability of the water quality for domestic, irrigation and other uses. Concentrations of Fe, Mn, As and NH4+ recorded mean values that exceeded acceptable limits for potable water using potable water guidelines and are potentially toxic elements. Ferruginous waters rust borehole installation materials, impart reddish colour while arsenic is carcinogenic. (NH4+) recorded the highest cationic mean value in the water samples. The ionic ratios: Na+/Ca2+, HCO3−/Cl indicated fresh water condition. The ionic ratio values of Cl−/HCO3−, CEV and Mg/Ca2+ show that the groundwater is of low salt inland origin. The water type in the study area is HCO3−, Na+K and Cl-SO42−, Na+Mg. Cations trend as: NH4+>Ca2+>Mg2+>Na+>K+. Anions trend in the order HCO3−>Cl−>SO42−>NO3−.
{"title":"Hydrogeochemical quality and characterisation around the sediment-basement contact of Akamkpa and environs Southeastern Nigeria","authors":"G. U. Sikakwe","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019147","url":null,"abstract":"Twelve water samples were collected around the Odukpani-Akamkpa southeastern Nigeria. The goal was to assess the drinking water sources in the farming and quarrying land use areas. This was achieved by determining hydrochemical facies, water types and suitability of the water quality for domestic, irrigation and other uses. Concentrations of Fe, Mn, As and NH4+ recorded mean values that exceeded acceptable limits for potable water using potable water guidelines and are potentially toxic elements. Ferruginous waters rust borehole installation materials, impart reddish colour while arsenic is carcinogenic. (NH4+) recorded the highest cationic mean value in the water samples. The ionic ratios: Na+/Ca2+, HCO3−/Cl indicated fresh water condition. The ionic ratio values of Cl−/HCO3−, CEV and Mg/Ca2+ show that the groundwater is of low salt inland origin. The water type in the study area is HCO3−, Na+K and Cl-SO42−, Na+Mg. Cations trend as: NH4+>Ca2+>Mg2+>Na+>K+. Anions trend in the order HCO3−>Cl−>SO42−>NO3−.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022306
J. Cebula, O. Chygryn, S. Chayen, T. Pimonenko
An increasing number of countries develop and promote renewables which influence their economy. This paper analyses and evaluates the energy potential of biomass in Ukraine as a whole and in the agricultural sector in particular. The benefits for energy (biogas from manure), environment and economy are analysed. The economic effect of implementing a biogas installation plant in Ukraine is addressed. Biogas development should occur according to the main principles of sustainable development. The main practical steps of establishing a Ukrainian biogas market are described.
{"title":"Biogas as an alternative energy source in Ukraine and Israel: current issues and benefits","authors":"J. Cebula, O. Chygryn, S. Chayen, T. Pimonenko","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022306","url":null,"abstract":"An increasing number of countries develop and promote renewables which influence their economy. This paper analyses and evaluates the energy potential of biomass in Ukraine as a whole and in the agricultural sector in particular. The benefits for energy (biogas from manure), environment and economy are analysed. The economic effect of implementing a biogas installation plant in Ukraine is addressed. Biogas development should occur according to the main principles of sustainable development. The main practical steps of establishing a Ukrainian biogas market are described.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"421"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022297
Grzegorz Mentel, T. Vasilyeva, Y. Samusevych, S. Pryymenko
Based on the principle of social equitability and the concept of green energy, a new approach to electricity pricing on local level has been developed. The balance of electricity production and its consumption by the population of a certain territory, the volumes of direct and indirect hazardous substances emissions from the energy sector and the structure of the energy capacities of the region are the main factors determining the electricity pricing at the regional level. The calculations were carried out on the statistical data of 22 regions of Ukraine up to 2016. It is proposed to implement regional differentiation of retail tariffs for electricity. It is advisable to apply a reduction in fixed tariffs for electricity in 13 regions of Ukraine where the largest energy capacities concentrated. The increase in the electricity tariff is expected to be carried out in nine regions that do not meet the needs of the population with the help of energy of own production. The use of correction factors provides for the formation of long-term incentives for switching to the production of green energy both in regions that have a deficit and an excess of energy capacity.
{"title":"Regional differentiation of electricity prices: social-equitable approach","authors":"Grzegorz Mentel, T. Vasilyeva, Y. Samusevych, S. Pryymenko","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022297","url":null,"abstract":"Based on the principle of social equitability and the concept of green energy, a new approach to electricity pricing on local level has been developed. The balance of electricity production and its consumption by the population of a certain territory, the volumes of direct and indirect hazardous substances emissions from the energy sector and the structure of the energy capacities of the region are the main factors determining the electricity pricing at the regional level. The calculations were carried out on the statistical data of 22 regions of Ukraine up to 2016. It is proposed to implement regional differentiation of retail tariffs for electricity. It is advisable to apply a reduction in fixed tariffs for electricity in 13 regions of Ukraine where the largest energy capacities concentrated. The increase in the electricity tariff is expected to be carried out in nine regions that do not meet the needs of the population with the help of energy of own production. The use of correction factors provides for the formation of long-term incentives for switching to the production of green energy both in regions that have a deficit and an excess of energy capacity.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66767061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019129
Thaís Dalzochio, L. Simões, M. S. Souza, Gabriela Zimmermann Prado Rodrigues, Lucas J. Schvambach, Pablo A. Lehmann, G. Gehlen, Luciano Basso da Silva
The integrated use of water quality parameters and the micronucleus test in fish represent a reliable tool in environmental assessment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate water physicochemical and microbiological parameters and micronuclei (MN) and nuclear abnormalities (NA) frequencies in peripheral erythrocytes of three native fish species (Bryconamericus iheringii, Diapoma alburnus and Hyphessobrycon luetkenii) captured in the mouth of two tributaries (Ilha River and Paranhana River) of the Sinos River, Southern Brazil. Aluminium, iron and thermotolerant coliforms levels exceeded the limits established by the Brazilian legislation at both sampling sites. There were no differences in MN frequencies between sites and species; however, H. luetkenii presented higher rates of NA in comparison to D. alburnus captured in the Ilha River. Thus, this study provides the first in situ database of DNA damage for these fish species. Furthermore, water quality parameters indicate both sampling sites are under anthropic impacts.
{"title":"Genotoxic effects on fish species and water quality parameters of two tributaries of the Sinos River, Southern Brazil","authors":"Thaís Dalzochio, L. Simões, M. S. Souza, Gabriela Zimmermann Prado Rodrigues, Lucas J. Schvambach, Pablo A. Lehmann, G. Gehlen, Luciano Basso da Silva","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10019129","url":null,"abstract":"The integrated use of water quality parameters and the micronucleus test in fish represent a reliable tool in environmental assessment. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate water physicochemical and microbiological parameters and micronuclei (MN) and nuclear abnormalities (NA) frequencies in peripheral erythrocytes of three native fish species (Bryconamericus iheringii, Diapoma alburnus and Hyphessobrycon luetkenii) captured in the mouth of two tributaries (Ilha River and Paranhana River) of the Sinos River, Southern Brazil. Aluminium, iron and thermotolerant coliforms levels exceeded the limits established by the Brazilian legislation at both sampling sites. There were no differences in MN frequencies between sites and species; however, H. luetkenii presented higher rates of NA in comparison to D. alburnus captured in the Ilha River. Thus, this study provides the first in situ database of DNA damage for these fish species. Furthermore, water quality parameters indicate both sampling sites are under anthropic impacts.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"161-173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022300
P. Sauer, Alena Hadrabová, Jaroslav Kreuz
What is now the Czech Republic was industrialised already when the territory was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire before 1918. The economic structure did not change much in the period between the two World Wars. Developing heavy industry was also a priority of the communist government's economic policy in 1948-1989. The economic structure changed during the transition process after 1990, but the pre-existing industries still dominate today. This structure together with the energy resource base, depending on low-quality coal, causes significant air pollution problems. Relatively recently elaborated long-term series of consolidated data on the GDP before 1990 offer an opportunity for using decoupling models to analyse major air pollutants - SO2, NOx and particulates with CO2 as one of the contributors to climate change. The results look unconventional as they show some turning points already since the 1980s, followed by major improvements since the 1990s, especially during the transition period. The paper also reviewed the air quality policies during the different historical periods. The discussion has shown that, despite significant social changes, some modes of environmental policy are 'path-dependent' in the country's overall history.
{"title":"Decoupling of GDP and air pollution in the Czech Republic: trend analysis and policy story behind","authors":"P. Sauer, Alena Hadrabová, Jaroslav Kreuz","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022300","url":null,"abstract":"What is now the Czech Republic was industrialised already when the territory was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire before 1918. The economic structure did not change much in the period between the two World Wars. Developing heavy industry was also a priority of the communist government's economic policy in 1948-1989. The economic structure changed during the transition process after 1990, but the pre-existing industries still dominate today. This structure together with the energy resource base, depending on low-quality coal, causes significant air pollution problems. Relatively recently elaborated long-term series of consolidated data on the GDP before 1990 offer an opportunity for using decoupling models to analyse major air pollutants - SO2, NOx and particulates with CO2 as one of the contributors to climate change. The results look unconventional as they show some turning points already since the 1980s, followed by major improvements since the 1990s, especially during the transition period. The paper also reviewed the air quality policies during the different historical periods. The discussion has shown that, despite significant social changes, some modes of environmental policy are 'path-dependent' in the country's overall history.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"21 1","pages":"253"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022299
A. Chernoivanova, K. Wackowski
This study explores the interrelations between environmental quality (atmospheric emissions) and the level of innovations in Ukraine and Poland. An in-depth analysis of the environmental conditions and atmospheric emissions shows that changes of environmental indicators are related to the development of innovation. The volume of polluting emissions is determined for both countries considering the achieved level of innovations. Within a paper, the category of innovation is quantified using: the number of innovation workers, the share of expenditures on research-and-development (RD the share of expenditures on R&D in the total cost, the educational level and the GDP growth pattern.
{"title":"The main trends of innovation capacity influence on environmental situation: the case of Ukraine and Poland","authors":"A. Chernoivanova, K. Wackowski","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.10022299","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the interrelations between environmental quality (atmospheric emissions) and the level of innovations in Ukraine and Poland. An in-depth analysis of the environmental conditions and atmospheric emissions shows that changes of environmental indicators are related to the development of innovation. The volume of polluting emissions is determined for both countries considering the achieved level of innovations. Within a paper, the category of innovation is quantified using: the number of innovation workers, the share of expenditures on research-and-development (RD the share of expenditures on R&D in the total cost, the educational level and the GDP growth pattern.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"100 1","pages":"396"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66766680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-01-01DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2018.097900
Y. M. I. Perama, M. Hussin, S. M. Fadzil, K. K. Siong
This study examines the bioaccessibility of lead from water leach purification (WLP) waste collected from the Malaysian Lynas rare earth processing plant using an in vitro DIN digestion model. A contamination factor (Cf) value of 2.7 was obtained from study results, which is considered to be a moderate level of Pb contamination in WLP waste. The bioaccessibility of Pb in digested WLP waste ranged between 0.064 ± 0.010 to 0.080 ± 0.010% and 0.018 ± 0.013 to 0.103 ± 0.046% in the gastric and gastrointestinal phases f, respectively, during the 5-hour study period. To evaluate the human health risks associated with Pb in WLP waste, the bioaccessible estimated daily intake (BEDI) and bioaccessible target hazard quotient (BTHQ) were calculated. The values obtained for children exceeded the recommended safe limit, in contrast to the values obtained for adults, indicating potential human health risks. The results of this study suggest that the WLP waste from Lynas waste disposal facility should be further evaluated and monitored to eliminate any adverse health effects associated with accidental human exposure to Pb.
{"title":"Health risk and bioaccessibility assessment of lead in waste from the Malaysian Lynas rare earth processing plant using an in vitro DIN gastrointestinal model","authors":"Y. M. I. Perama, M. Hussin, S. M. Fadzil, K. K. Siong","doi":"10.1504/IJETM.2018.097900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2018.097900","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the bioaccessibility of lead from water leach purification (WLP) waste collected from the Malaysian Lynas rare earth processing plant using an in vitro DIN digestion model. A contamination factor (Cf) value of 2.7 was obtained from study results, which is considered to be a moderate level of Pb contamination in WLP waste. The bioaccessibility of Pb in digested WLP waste ranged between 0.064 ± 0.010 to 0.080 ± 0.010% and 0.018 ± 0.013 to 0.103 ± 0.046% in the gastric and gastrointestinal phases f, respectively, during the 5-hour study period. To evaluate the human health risks associated with Pb in WLP waste, the bioaccessible estimated daily intake (BEDI) and bioaccessible target hazard quotient (BTHQ) were calculated. The values obtained for children exceeded the recommended safe limit, in contrast to the values obtained for adults, indicating potential human health risks. The results of this study suggest that the WLP waste from Lynas waste disposal facility should be further evaluated and monitored to eliminate any adverse health effects associated with accidental human exposure to Pb.","PeriodicalId":13984,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management","volume":"43 1","pages":"149-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2018-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1504/IJETM.2018.097900","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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