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{"title":"Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Practices in Volta Regional Pharmacies","authors":"Gabriel K. N. Essilfie-Essel,&nbsp;Ebenezer Wiafe,&nbsp;Kofi Boamah Mensah,&nbsp;John K. A. Korbuvi,&nbsp;Joseph K. N. Nyoagbe,&nbsp;Varsha Bangalee","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70005","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Appropriate disposal of pharmaceutical waste (PCW) is necessary to avoid potential risks and harm to the environment. Globally, there is extensive literature on the disposal practices of households and hospitals. However, literature on the disposal practices by pharmacies in Ghana is scanty, particularly in the study setting, the Volta Region of Ghana. This study (i) investigated the methods of PCW disposal, (ii) assessed the awareness and compliance of pharmacies with the disposal guidelines of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), and (iii) evaluated the impact of the years of existence and category of community pharmacies on compliance with FDA guidelines. A prospective cross-sectional study design was used. Trained data collectors sampled all 81 registered pharmacies in the Volta Region. Questionnaires used were adapted from tools used in previous published studies. Descriptive data were presented in tables, and associations were measured with chi-square tests. Statistical tests were set at 95% confidence intervals and <i>p</i> values set at 5% significance. Seventy-four pharmacists responded to the questionnaire. Disposal through the FDA was the commonest method for all categories of dosage forms surveyed. The second most common method of disposal for all categories of dosage forms was by returning to parent companies. The majority of pharmacists (93.2%) were aware of the FDA (Ghana) disposal guidelines. However, 35.1% of pharmacies complied, 45.9% did not comply, and 2.7% were partially compliant. The type or category of pharmacy was not associated with compliance with disposal guidelines (<i>p</i> value = 0.889). However, the years of existence of pharmacies were associated with compliance with disposal guidelines (<i>p</i> value = 0.008). Although pharmacists in the Volta Region are aware of the PCW disposal guidelines of the FDA (Ghana), regardless of their years of experience and the type/category of community pharmacy they operate, they do not comply with these guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.70005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142758116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toxicological Effects of Sewage Sludge on Biochemical Biomarkers of Earthworms (Eisenia andrei)","authors":"Barbara Clasen,&nbsp;Emerson Saueressig Finken,&nbsp;Ramiro Pereira Bisognin,&nbsp;Tamiris Rosso Storck,&nbsp;Marlon de Castro Vasconcelos,&nbsp;Patrícia Inês Kemper Back,&nbsp;Guilherme Eduardo Mörschbacher Gabriel,&nbsp;Jéssica Tais Kerkhoff,&nbsp;Gabriela Dias Dezorzi,&nbsp;Renato Zanella,&nbsp;Osmar Damian Prestes","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sewage sludge, or biosolids, produced in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) can be used as an alternative to organic fertilizer in the agricultural field. However, it holds a large amount of anthropogenic chemicals, such as drugs and metals. The aim of the present study is to evaluate biochemical biomarker responses in earthworms (<i>Eisenia andrei</i>) exposed to soil presenting different sludge concentrations deriving from the largest WWTP in Southern Brazil. Treatments comprised 3%, 6%, 12%, 24%, 50%, and 75% of sludge incorporated to native forest soil, 100% of sludge and the control group (0%). Concentrations of different drugs, mainly of antibiotics, as well as high sulfur, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus were identified in analyzed sewage sludge. Exposed earthworms were collected on the 7th, 14th, and 28th day of the experiment and subjected to analysis of lipid peroxidation levels (TBARS), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), catalase (CAT), and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity. Treatments with 50%, 75%, and 100% of sludge were lethal to earthworms after 7 days. Based on biochemical tests performed in treatments with 3%, 6%, 12%, and 24% of sludge, the highest sludge concentrations (12% and 24%) and the longest exposure time (28 days) led to significant changes in biomarkers. Therefore, sewage sludge must be incorporated into the soil at concentrations lower than 3%, mainly due to changes in CAT, AChE, GST, and the resulting lipid damage observed at concentrations of 6%, 12%, and 24%.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142758053","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}

{"title":"Bio-Fabricated TiO2 Nanoparticles: A Comprehensive Insight Into Its Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Environmental Applications","authors":"Vasamsetti Saisruthi,&nbsp;Jagadeesan Aravind Kumar,&nbsp;Nalzala Thomas Mary Rosana,&nbsp;Kanniyambatti Lourdusamy Vincent Joseph,&nbsp;Sukirtharaj Jaanaa Rubavathy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22359","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability and the need for eco-friendly solutions has intensified interest in bio-fabricated titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles due to their unique properties and versatile applications. This review provides a comprehensive insight into the synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles using various biological sources, including plants and microorganisms, highlighting the advantages of green synthesis methods over conventional techniques. The antimicrobial activity of bio-fabricated TiO₂ nanoparticles against a range of pathogens, including <i>Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis</i>, opportunistic species <i>of Staphylococcus, Teschovirus A, Trichoderma, Candida albicans</i> has been examined and scripted in various research papers, along with the underlying mechanisms that contribute to their efficacy. Additionally, the potential of TiO₂ nanoparticles in cancer therapy is explored, focusing on their ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cells and their applications in photodynamic therapy. Furthermore, the discussion on the environmental applications of TiO₂ nanoparticles, including their role in wastewater treatment, air purification, and as photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants, in agriculture, energy production, electronic sensing emphasized its importance in maintaining environmental sustainability. By elucidating the multifaceted roles of bio-fabricated TiO₂ nanoparticles, this study underscores their potential as a promising alternative in healthcare and environmental management, paving the way for future research and applications in nanotechnology.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714731","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}

{"title":"Health Risk Assessment and Heavy Metal Contamination Estimation in Date Palm Fruit Grown in Sindh, Pakistan: Multivariate Study","authors":"Maira Bhatti,&nbsp;Humaira Khan,&nbsp;Nusrat Begum Jalbani,&nbsp;Shahid Bhutto,&nbsp;Hafiz Rub Nawaz,&nbsp;Shakeel Haider Solangi,&nbsp;Hina Ahsan,&nbsp;Sarwat Ismail,&nbsp;Arif Karim,&nbsp;Saima Imad,&nbsp;Razia Sultana,&nbsp;Ahsan Choudhry,&nbsp;Nazir Tunio,&nbsp;Soon Min Ho","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22350","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) are commonly found in the environment due to human activities like industrialization and development. These metals are toxic and often contaminate water, food, and edible plants, leading to human exposure. This study investigates Cd and Pb levels in 68 date samples from supermarkets across various regions of Sindh, Pakistan, including 30 samples provided by companies that export date palm fruits globally. Electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) with conventional wet acid digestion (CAD) was used for metal determination. Optimization was carried out by Plackett–Burman design (PBD), central composite design (CCD), and response surface methodology (RSM). Results indicated that Cd levels in export samples ranged from 0.012 ± 0.001 to 0.061 ± 0.004, with an average value of 0.031 ± 0.002 mg/kg. Lead levels in these samples varied from 0.028 ± 0.001 to 0.079 ± 0.03, averaging 0.055 ± 0.004 mg/kg. These levels were within the safety limits. However, local market samples exhibited slightly higher Pb levels, ranging from 0.15 ± 0.01 to 0.32 ± 0.03, with an average of 0.26 ± 0.02 mg/kg, exceeding the recommended safety limits. In contrast, the Cd content in local market samples ranged from 0.12 ± 0.01 to 0.16 ± 0.02 mg/kg, remaining below the WHO/FAO. These contaminants may originate from cultivation, water, air, transportation, processing, and so forth. The method was validated by standard addition recovery test, triplicate analysis, procedure blanks, and standard reference material (SRM). The average daily intake (ADI) values for TMs, along with the hazard index (HI) and target hazard quotients (THQs) were calculated to assess potential health risks.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714685","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}

{"title":"Characterization of Multipurpose Isolate Pseudomonas aeruginosa AMBCD-1 for Biocontrol and Biodegradation Efficiency","authors":"Tanu Singh,&nbsp;Safina Ismail,&nbsp;Kishan Kumar Raj,&nbsp;Anup Kumar Singh,&nbsp;Tapas Chowdhury,&nbsp;Ravindra Soni","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The goal of the study was to assess the capability of the bacteria <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> AMBCD-1 for paddy straw degradation as well as its biological control abilities against the plant wilt pathogen <i>Fusarium</i>. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) data showed that AMBCD-1 culture-inoculated treatments dramatically reduced the levels of cellulose, lignin, and hemicelluloses in the deteriorated paddy straw. Additionally, a dual culture technique was utilized to investigate antagonistic activity in vitro using nutritional agar media and potato dextrose agar in equal proportions (1:1) for suppressing the growth of the fungus <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> and <i>Sclerotium rolfsii</i> in order to assess the biocontrol properties of the chosen bacteria. Following incubation, it was shown that AMBCD-1 exhibited a 66.67% antibacterial activity against the fungus <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i>. Furthermore, the pyocyanin pigment was also extracted from the <i>P. aeruginosa</i> AMBCD-1 strain and confirmed at a mass value of 211.2 using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), with its standard peak observed at 1.48 min. The results revealed that bacterium <i>P. aeruginosa</i> AMBCD-1 had the ability to biodegrade paddy straw and also inhibit the appearance of the wilt disease caused by <i>Fusarium</i> species in numerous crops.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714730","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}

{"title":"Presence of Microplastics in Water, Soil, Organic Fertilizer, and Potato Plants on Potato Plantations","authors":"Roy Hendroko Setyobudi,&nbsp;Iswahyudi Iswahyudi,&nbsp;Damat Damat,&nbsp;Marchel Putra Garfansa,&nbsp;Diah Hermayanti,&nbsp;Shefa Dwijayanti Ramadani,&nbsp;Zane Vincevica-Gaile,&nbsp;Lira Rizqi Nurfadilah,&nbsp;Evika Sandi Savitri,&nbsp;Zhulvie Meylanzharie","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Microplastics (MPs) have become a significant environmental concern, but data on their presence in potato gardens are limited. This study aims to identify and quantify MPs in soil, organic fertilizer, irrigation water, and potato plants in potato gardens. Soil, fertilizer, irrigation water, and potato samples were collected from potato fields. Analysis was carried out using a microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify the shape, color, quantity, and type of MP polymer. The results indicate significant MPs contamination with the most dominant shape of fibers (86%) and fragments (8%), dominant color black (35%) and blue (27%), abundances of MPs 0.10–9.20 g⁻¹, as well as the presence of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) polymers. These MPs have the potential to harm plant growth and soil quality. MPs are found in significant quantities in potato gardens and have the potential to disrupt agricultural ecosystems. The presence of MPs in potato gardens can affect the quality of agricultural products and human health throughout the food chain.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142708396","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}

{"title":"Assessment of Groundwater Quality and Fluoride Contamination in Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri Districts, Tamil Nadu, India","authors":"M. Kavisri,&nbsp;Meivelu Moovendhan","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fluoride is highly threatening to human health, and it is a serious issue worldwide, especially in India, because several states in India are at high risk of fluoride contamination in drinking water. In this study, the groundwater from Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts was chosen for estimation of quality and fluoride level. The 20 samples were collecetd from two districts, water quality and fluoride were estimated using standard protocols. The results showed that in Dharmapur districts, including Dharmapuri and Morappur, the water quality was very poor and the water was in bad condition, and also the water quality and fluoride levels were above the acceptable limits of WHO and TWAD board norms. In Krishnagiri district, such as Hosur, and Larger domestic water samples were highly polluted. The Pochampalli and Hangar, Anjetti, and area ground waters were in poor condition, the rest of the area's water quality and fluoride level are moderate, and may increase in the upcoming years. The quality of water and fluoride levels have crossed the permissible limits of WHO and TWAD board standards in several sites of Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. Frequent monitoring, more awareness programs, fluoride removal advanced eco-friendly, and highly efficient technologies are needed to manage these pollutants issues.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142708289","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}

{"title":"Evaluation of Ruthenium Oxide Nanoparticles as Photocatalysts: Efficiency in Organic Dye Degradation and Environmental Impact Studies","authors":"S. Arunachalam,&nbsp;R. Siranjeevi,&nbsp;M. Velayutham Pillai,&nbsp;M. Murphy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22358","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22358","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>One of the most promising nanoscale materials for photodegradation is ruthenium oxide nanoparticles, which are abbreviated as RuO₂ nanoparticles. Ruthenium oxide nanoparticles (RuO₂ NPs) are promising nanomaterials for photodegradation. Several research methods have examined their size, phase study, and shape. We also examined RuO₂ nanoparticle photocatalysis in rhodamine-B (RhB) and acridine orange (AO) dyes degradation. We discovered that these nanoparticles were highly photocatalytic when exposed to UV light. This non-toxic method uses no solvents. Analyzing synthesized RuO₂ nanoparticles required FESEM, XRD, XPS (x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared), and UV-visible spectroscopy. The newly synthesized nanoparticles were evaluated for catalytic activity by degrading RhB and AO dyes. After the first-order reaction, kinetics determined the photocatalytic efficiency against RhB and AO dyes, which degraded at 84% and 82%, respectively. A tamarind plant study found no phytotoxicity in treated effluents. RuO₂ catalysts degrade organic dyes in industrial wastewater efficiently and inexpensively. The study shows RuO₂ nanoparticles as very effective photocatalysts for degrading organic dyes, exhibiting better performance than conventional materials. In addition, it assesses the phytotoxicity of RuO₂ nanoparticles, offering valuable information about their environmental consequences and safety for prospective widespread application.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666079","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}

{"title":"Upcycling of Beer Industry Wastewater: Biosurfactant Production and Application in Brewery Effluent Treatment","authors":"Tatiana da Silva Sant'Ana,&nbsp;Juliana Machado Latorres,&nbsp;Vilásia Guimarães Martins","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22361","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22361","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The beer processing industry generates large amounts of effluents rich in organic and inorganic material, and complex and expensive systems are commonly used for their treatment. Therefore, new alternatives capable of ensuring sustainable industrial growth through cost-effective solutions are being studied. In this context, biosurfactants stand out due to their ability to degrade and remove contaminants from the environment. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the potential treatment of effluents from the beer industry using biosurfactants produced from wastewater from the beer industry. The biosurfactants were obtained by submerged cultivation at 30°C for 48 h using the bacterium <i>Corynebacterium aquaticum</i> in a mineral medium added of carbon source. The characterization of the biosurfactants was performed in relation to surface tension, emulsifying activity (EA), pH, and ionic character. The analyses were performed at 0, 24, and 48 h. The efficiency of the effluent treatments was evaluated by characterization in duplicate, before, during and after the treatment, regarding the concentrations of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total solids (TS). The best biosurfactant results were obtained using <i>C. aquaticum</i> in a medium with 10% (v/v) of brewing industry wastewater (BIW) as a carbon source after 48 h of cultivation, reaching a surface tension of 35.1 ± 0.2 mN/m, EA of 40.9 ± 0.5%, and stability under extreme conditions of temperature (−20°C to 121°C), salt (1% to 10%), and pH (4 to 10). Thus, the biosurfactant was applied for 10 days in an aerated biological treatment system. Best results were observed in biosurfactant concentrations of 0.5 CMD (critical micellar dilution), reaching improvement of up to 55.9% for BOD, 23.8% for COD, and 50.6% for TS. Thus, the biosurfactant produced (10% BIW) shows potential as an accelerator in the brewing industry effluent (BIE) treatment process, without purification and sterilization of the biocompound. Therefore, brewery wastewater proved to be a sustainable and nutritional substrate to obtain biosurfactants.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666080","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}

{"title":"Modeling Land Use and Land Cover Changes and Its Atmospheric Pollutant Concentration in the Coal Mining Area of Ramgarh District of Jharkhand, India, Using Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Networks (MLPNN)","authors":"Shazada Ahmad,&nbsp;Navneet Kaur,&nbsp;Mahammad Shahbaz Badar,&nbsp;Adnan Shakeel,&nbsp;Farid Ahmed","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22351","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Land use refers to anthropogenic phenomena in the natural environment; humans utilize land resources for their developmental activities. On the other hand, the ecosystems of land use and land cover alter the natural world—the artificial infrastructure leads toward a busted concrete jungle instead of a green footprint. The global green footprint is continually shrinking owing to overutilization of natural resources. The present research examines the land use pattern that changes from 1990 to 2021 and projected projections for 2041 and 2061 in the Ramgarh District. The study also focuses on how artificial modifications alter the concentration level of pollutants in the atmosphere. The Landsat data utilized for 1990, 2000, 2011, and 2021 were incorporated into the LULC map using supervised classification and for analysis of future predictions for 2041 and 2061 using an ANN-based on MLPNNs (multi-layer perceptron neural networks) for Ramgarh District. It also focuses on the trend and patterns of atmospheric pollutants from data using NASA-GIOVANNI MERRA-2. The current study reveals that in 1990, water bodies, coal mining, vegetation, built-up, agriculture, and barren land were 3.01%, 2.24%, 54.07%, 3.64%, 36.85%, and 0.18 %. However, in 2021, water bodies decreased to 1.61%, vegetation to 45.47%, barren land to 0.65%, and an increasing tendency was observed in built-up areas to 6.65%, coal mining to 2.43%, and farmland to 43.19%. A significant trend in atmospheric pollutants, such as CO₂, SO₂, SO₄, NO₂, and dust, is observed in the Ramgarh district. The importance of this study is to attain the maximum level of environmental sustainability; it would also encourage the local level planning fitted during the extraction of natural resources.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142641687","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}