Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg13.19
Maimuna M Shehu, Karimatu Umar Adamu
The study investigates the gender issues in disaster and analyses the relationships between vulnerability sustainability and awareness following a qualitative method on the basis of secondary sources. The study notes that the women living in coastal areas are facing more difficulties due to the complexity of atmosphere where their activities are not properly recognized in disaster planning and management. However, the study showed that women, particularly belong to the poor families are primarily responsible for their domestic roles due to culturally dominated labor division. The study also recommended that women should be involved in emergency planning and disaster management process through ensuring their active participation. The inclusion of greater number of women in the emergency management profession could help in the long term to address disaster risks. Since, the underlying cultural, social, and economic patterns that lead to a low socio-economic status of women and thereby generate their specific susceptibility to disasters. Though, such initiatives have not addressed like their entire adverse impact on socio-economic status in recent literature, the present study is an initiative to address the women’s involvement in preparedness and capacity building at the community level as well as household level which the vulnerable women are striving with the frequent disasters to sustain in the planet.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg64.88
Capt. Iyalla Ibikebo Asikia, N. Enyioko, Prof. Ebere Nwabueze, Chinyeaka Nwokodi Nwoloziri, Uzo Mattias
This study examined the relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. The aim and objectives was to examine if there is any relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety policy of Maritime Transport Workers. Three research questions and null hypotheses were formulated to examine the relationship between Healthcare Maintenance and Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. A sample size of 176 workers was selected from the population of 315 workers in Port Harcourt Seaport using the Taro Yamane sampling procedure. Simple Percentages, Frequency Tables, Bar Charts and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient were used as data analysis and techniques. The study found a correlation coefficient of 0.853(rho value) between National Health Insurance Scheme and Safety Policy, 0.755(rho value) between Monitoring/Regulating Healthcare Giver and Safety Policy, and 0.789(rho value) between Healthcare Financing and Safety Policy. From the findings, the study conclude that Healthcare Maintenance have positive and significant relationship with Safety Policy of Maritime Transport Workers in Port Harcourt Seaport. The study, recommends that implementable policies must be put in place to monitor and regulate healthcare givers to avoid ill performance and increase workplace hazard among the maritime transport workers in the seaports. Adequate provisions in financing all healthcare activities in the seaports should be integrated in relevant laws such as the federal government appropriation bills as this will simplify the easy source of financing healthcare projects in the Seaport and there is need for proper management and accountability in healthcare financing in the ports to avoid miss appropriation of healthcare maintenance fund.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg89.100
Peters C. G., N. C., A. C.
Eutrophication of Anambra River in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria was carried out. Water samples were collected from five different sampling points in the river designated as A, B, C, D and E. Sample point A was upstream, Sample point B was downstream, while Sample points C, D and E were points of waste discharge. The water quality parameters assessed were colour, turbidity, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, total solids, potassium, dissolved oxygen, iron, phosphate and nitrate. The result of analysis revealed the degree of eutrophication of the river. There were variations in the level of the parameters measured across the sampling points. The parameters varied between 1.04 – 3.26 units, 1.21 – 4.64NTU, 12.31 – 32.48 mg/l, 1.27 – 8.10 mg/l ,1.43 – 3.86 mg/l, 2.70 -11.96 mg/l, 3.00 -16.84 mg/l, 1.00 – 3.01 mg/l, 1.21 – 3.74 mg/l, 0.02 – 0.30 mg/l, and 0.02– 0.08 mg/l. for colour, conductivity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, total solids, potassium, dissolved oxygen, iron, phosphate, nitrate, faecal coliform and total coliform respectively. All the parameters met the WHO standard for drinking water. However, nitrate and phosphate values exceeded the critical concentrations of 0.3 mg/l and 0.01 mg/l respectively, said to trigger eutrophication if exceeded. The result further revealed that sampling point E (Point of Waste discharge) recorded the highest concentrations of the parameters while sampling point A (Upstream) recorded the least. Statistical analysis revealed significant correlation between some of the parameters. Since detergents constitute a major source of phosphate in rivers, legislation against the use of phosphate in detergents was recommended.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg20.35
J. Yameogo, Médard Ndoutorlengar, Songanaba Rouamba
Lowlands are seasonal wetlands in Burkina Faso. They are heavily exploited by rural populations. However, the lowlands, including Nedialpoun, are subject to the effects of climate variability. The objective of this study is to determine the perceptions of climate risks, their socio-environmental effects and the adaptation strategies promoted by market gardeners to cope with them. To this end, primary and secondary data were collected. The study revealed that market gardeners perceive climate risks through increased pockets of drought, flooding, extreme temperatures and high winds. However, these perceptions are influenced by the socio-demographic characteristics of the vegetable farmers. Perceived climate risks have socio-environmental consequences, including reduced vegetable yields, a 10% reduction in the market gardeners' budget, reduced social expenditure, increased vegetable diseases and pests, increased soil erosion and reduced moisture in the lowland. Market gardeners have therefore deployed several strategies, the most common of which are: the use of pesticides and the multiplication of wells, the use of organic manure and the intensive use of fertilisers. It would therefore be useful for communal authorities to strengthen the adaptation strategies of market gardeners in order to help them cope with climate risks sustainably.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg36.47
Hadiza Ado Suleiman, I. Sani
Improper solid waste management in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria has become a serious threat to human health and ground water quality. Groundwater monitoring should be conducted to assess the groundwater contamination, especially originated from leachate generated from the dumpsites. Most of the dumpsites are located nearby water body that subsequently affecting the quality of the water for human purposes. This study aims to investigate the relationships between different physical-chemical and biological parameters during the two seasons (dry and wet seasons) in Kano Metropolis area as well as to identify the sources of variation during the two seasons. The level of some physical-chemical and biological parameters of the groundwater (wells) and dump sites were assessed (i.e. temperature, pH, conductivity, suspended solids, turbidity, hardness colour, e-coli and coliform). Mean concentration of some physical-chemical and biological parameters except that of temperature, colour, pH and total dissolved solids were found to be above the acceptable limit of the National and International standard of drinking water quality, NESREA and WHO. The sources and variations of the samples results were tested using statistical analysis. The water samples show a considerable level of pollution. The analysis of the groundwater and that of dump sites reveals no significant difference in the parameters measured. It is therefore recommended that the water from this source should be monitored and treated properly before consumption.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg55.63
Hadiza Ado Suleiman, Salamatu Surajo Isah
Modified coconut shell based activated carbon was used as a precursor in this study to remove heavy metals Lead (Pb), Aluminium (Al), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), and Cadmium (Cd) from industrial effluent using the thermal process of pyrolysis and carbonization for 2 hr and impregnation ratio of 1:2 with phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) and sodium hydroxide( Na O H) for three different biomass particle size at 600 0 c temperature using Znlc 2 as an activating agent. A maximum activated carbon yield of 68g was obtained for the coconut shell. The optimum activation temperature, impregnation ratio, time, uptake capacity and removal rate were determined. The results of this work illustrates that high-quality activated carbon can be locally manufactured from coconut shell waste, and a scale-up of this production will go a long way in reducing the tons of coconut shell waste generation in the country.
本研究以改性椰壳活性炭为前驱体，采用磷酸(h3po4)和氢氧化钠(Na O H)为浸渍剂，在600℃温度下，以Znlc 2为活化剂，对3种不同粒径的生物质进行热解碳化2小时，浸渍比为1:2的热加工工艺，对工业废水中的重金属铅(Pb)、铝(Al)、锰(Mn)、铁(Fe)和镉(Cd)进行脱除。椰壳的活性炭产率最高可达68g。确定了最佳活化温度、浸渍比、浸渍时间、吸附量和去除率。这项工作的结果表明，高质量的活性炭可以在当地从椰子壳废物中生产出来，而且这种生产的规模扩大将大大有助于减少该国椰子壳废物的产成量。
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg101.116
B. Rani, Sreenu Kunsoth, C. Rajesh
The study's main goal is to assess the physical and chemical quality of ground water in Munugode for household, agricultural, and industrial use. Dissolved elements and their characteristics affect water quality. Chemical water analysis based on ion or ion group connections. Graphs relate chemical processes as groundwater movers and water groups with comparable evolutionary histories. Physical and chemical water qualities can aid with these concerns. Several computer programmes and software exist to plot and analyse water appropriateness. Piper's trilinear diagram comprises three fields: two triangular and one diamond-shaped. Lower left triangle shows ppm% values for calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Wilcox's diagram is used to identify irrigation water by graphing sodium percentage versus electric conductivity. Wilcox's graphic classifies bore and excavated well samples into four classes.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg1.12
W. O., Chuku E. C., P. Chibuike
Research on the nutrient composition of palm fruit and the associated spoilage mould was carried out in Plant Science and Biotechnology and Microbiology Departments in Rivers State University. Fresh palm fruit was purchased from mile 3 market in Port Harcourt. The fruits were washed and sent for nutrient analysis while the other fruits were kept until visible symptoms of diseases were noticed. Proximate analysis revealed that the palm fruit had a moderate moisture content (9.3%), high lipid content (31.95%), and high fibre content (35.15%), carbohydrate and protein values were (12.45%) and (5.5%) respectively. The vitamins composition recorded (151.01%) for Vitamin A and (45.15%) for Vitamin B. Phytochemicals were also present in appreciable amounts. Carotenoids recorded (33.45%), Polyphenols (7.88%). Oil characteristics value showed that saponification had the highest value (201.75%) while peroxide had the least value of (1.93%). Saturated fatty acids were palmitic acid (44.05%), oleic acid (39.24%), and linoleic acid (10.12%). Rhizopus was the only fungal pathogen identified in this study.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-26DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no2.2022.pg48.54
Gawuga Thompson Baala, Barinaadaa Nwinkol
Since the 2016 flagged-off of soil remediation in Ogoni, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has concluded work in at least sixteen (16) remediation sites across the four local government areas of Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai. This is part of twenty-one (21) Lots in phase 1 batch 1 of the Project work performance status published in December 2021. Thus, the efforts of Government in addressing the environmental issues in Ogoniland and other parts of the Niger Delta in general should be sustainable. What becomes of the gains of HYPREP soil remediation after the exercise is of concern to this paper. Using the Stakeholders theory, the study argues that preservation of a healthy environment and ecological balance is everybody’s concern. To promote environmental awareness among the people, the need for active and sustainable involvement of the various stakeholders is important to sustainable environmental remediation. These stakeholders are the host and impacted communities, public, media, environmental groups, corporations and the government. The study uses both primary and secondary sources of data based on a qualitative research design in drawing conclusion that community engagement must be sustained in a manner that outlived the remediation project/clean-up. The study recommends mass sensitization and mobilization of the locals on the aftermaths of the project, what to expect and such friendly environmental disposition which may engender a sustainable healthy environmental and ecological balance in Ogoniland and beyond.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-24DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v8.no1.2022.pg64.76
Ofem Usang Etim, J. Effiong, Kennedy Obu Okoi, Oliver Effiong Ntui
The study assessed climate change impact on the use of plastic products among agro-marketers and horticultural enterprises in Calabar agricultural zone of Cross River State. A Structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data. The study adopted the multistage sampling procedure to select a total of 200 respondents from agro-market and horticultural enterprises. Results show that climate change influenced the socioeconomic characteristics of respondents by; increasing their labour ( = 2.7), enhancing their membership into professional, cooperative, market or farm organization ( =2.53) and improved their knowledge through plastic and climate change awareness ( = 2.47). Climate change influenced agro-market enterprises through payment of carbon emission tax ( = 2.94), increase the cost of packaged goods due to unfavourable plastic policies (2.92) and increase in the release of harmful chemicals from plastic waste due to higher temperature to the environment (2.75). Recommendations advocated improvement in the level of climate change awareness on the use of plastic products for agro- marketers and horticulturists in the study area in order to reduce the severe impact of climate change on products in plastic packages. Also, that the production of plastic products be monitored by government agencies to ensure a total removal or lowest rate of incorporation of hazardous chemicals that are easily influenced by the climate to alter the quality of products in plastics.
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