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Net-Zero Transition Pathways in Belt and Road Economies: Insights From Threshold Effects and Heterogeneous Analysis 一带一路 "经济体的净零转型途径:阈值效应和异质分析的启示
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Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22335
Rabiatu Kamil, Ummar Faruk Saeed, Francis Kofi Essel, Timothy Masuni Nagriwum
{"title":"Net-Zero Transition Pathways in Belt and Road Economies: Insights From Threshold Effects and Heterogeneous Analysis","authors":"Rabiatu Kamil,&nbsp;Ummar Faruk Saeed,&nbsp;Francis Kofi Essel,&nbsp;Timothy Masuni Nagriwum","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22335","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Given the pressing need for economies to mitigate climate change and champion carbon neutrality, this study investigates the threshold effects of financial development and foreign direct investment (FDI) on carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) bloc, taking into account the moderating role of the regulatory environment. Drawing on the environmental Kuznets curve and the pollution haven hypothesis, the study utilizes the dynamic generalized method of moments (GMM) modeling, proposed by Arellano and Bover, to analyze panel data from 37 SSA countries spanning 1990–2022. The findings reveal that financial development in the banking, financial, and private sectors, along with FDI outflows, is associated with a reduction in CO₂ emissions. Conversely, FDI inflows are linked to increased CO₂ emissions. A curvilinear relationship is observed, where initial increases in financial development and FDI correlate with higher emissions, which decline beyond a certain threshold. Stronger regulations enhance the positive impact of financial development on reducing CO₂ emissions. Finally, the findings show a significant heterogeneous effect across the SSA regional blocs. These findings underscore the critical need for implementing stringent environmental regulations and promoting sustainable financial practices to mitigate negative environmental impact. This research provides both theoretical and practical insights into fostering a carbon neutrality agenda and advancing Sustainable Development Goal 13.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525032","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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Comprehensive Review of Fly Ash: Environmental Impact and Applications 全面回顾粉煤灰:环境影响与应用
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Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22338
Vaibhav Sharma, Subhakanta Dash, Piyush Gupta
{"title":"Comprehensive Review of Fly Ash: Environmental Impact and Applications","authors":"Vaibhav Sharma,&nbsp;Subhakanta Dash,&nbsp;Piyush Gupta","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22338","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Fly ash (FyA), a byproduct from coal combustion in power plants, has become increasingly valuable due to its pozzolanic properties. Primarily, FyA finds applications in the construction industry, including road and brick construction, forest road building, and the cement industry. When added to concrete, it enhances splitting tensile strength, compressive strength, and workability, while also reducing the environmental impact of cement production. Beyond construction, FyA is utilized for air pollutant removal and serves as an adsorbent for various contaminants. It also plays a role in creating geopolymers and nanocomposites, promoting the development of eco-friendly construction materials. This review article presents current data on thermal power plants (ThPPs) in India, the challenges in FyA management, and its environmental impact. It also discusses relevant Indian policies and highlights ongoing research aimed at improving the efficiency and expanding the applications of FyA in various industrial sectors, such as battery manufacturing, zeolite synthesis, and cenosphere extraction. These efforts underscore FyA's potential in supporting sustainable practices. The findings of this review address critical issues related to FyA. By reducing the environmental footprint of cement manufacturing, removing air pollutants, and acting as an adsorbent for various contaminants, FyA demonstrates significant potential in pollution mitigation. It also contributes to the development of eco-friendly construction materials and promotes sustainability in the construction sector. Effective management practices are essential to minimize FyA's negative impact on human health and the environment. The article emphasizes the need for greater awareness and implementation of policies to address these issues comprehensively. By providing a detailed understanding of the benefits and challenges associated with FyA, it aims to pave the way for more effective and sustainable utilization of this industrial byproduct.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525034","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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Zwitterion Modification in Desalination Membrane for Rejecting Salt and Salt Ions in Brackish Water – A Mini Review 海水淡化膜中用于排斥咸水中的盐和盐离子的齐聚物改性--微型综述
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22332
Anisa Ratnasari, Bieby Voijant Tangahu, Adhi Yuniarto, Agus Slamet, Eddy Setiadi Soedjono, Samrendra Singh Thakur
{"title":"Zwitterion Modification in Desalination Membrane for Rejecting Salt and Salt Ions in Brackish Water – A Mini Review","authors":"Anisa Ratnasari,&nbsp;Bieby Voijant Tangahu,&nbsp;Adhi Yuniarto,&nbsp;Agus Slamet,&nbsp;Eddy Setiadi Soedjono,&nbsp;Samrendra Singh Thakur","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22332","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Desalination membrane using zwitterion modification provides a significant opportunity to enhance excellent properties for rejecting salt and salt ions. The outstanding properties are designed by positive and negative charges attached to the membrane surface, including water permeability, salt permeability, fouling, and hydrophilicity of the membrane surface. The hydrophilic membrane, which is mentioned as one of the types of desalination membrane, presents the ability to repel salt and salt ions and pass the water. The modification of hydrophilic membranes is also affected by several factors, including water permeability, salt permeability, fouling of membrane surfaces, crossflow velocity, transmembrane pressure, and temperature. Regarding membrane modification, zwitterion has been applied for several ranges, such as the hemodialysis process, live cell imaging, antibacterial surfaces, and wound dressing. However, using a zwitterion modification membrane for desalinating water containing salt content, including brackish water, has yet to be developed. In addition, literature reviews related to polymer membranes for brackish water desalination have never been comprehensively documented. Thus, this review article addresses the zwitterion modification for desalination membranes, which can reject salt and salt ions in brackish water. Furthermore, the mechanism of zwitterion modification for desalination membranes has been presented. Finally, the challenge of zwitterion modification for desalination membranes has been evaluated to inspire insight for future studies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525055","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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Kinetics and Mechanism Study of Different Types of Surface-Imprinted Polymers for CO2 Adsorption 不同类型表面印迹聚合物吸附二氧化碳的动力学和机理研究
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22334
Noorhidayah Ishak, Azalina Mohamed Nasir, Muthmirah Ibrahim, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Bassim H. Hameed, Azam Taufik Mohd Din
{"title":"Kinetics and Mechanism Study of Different Types of Surface-Imprinted Polymers for CO2 Adsorption","authors":"Noorhidayah Ishak,&nbsp;Azalina Mohamed Nasir,&nbsp;Muthmirah Ibrahim,&nbsp;Mohd Azmier Ahmad,&nbsp;Bassim H. Hameed,&nbsp;Azam Taufik Mohd Din","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22334","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22334","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The increased level of CO<sub>2</sub> in the atmosphere has led to global warming and climate change. To mitigate these problems, solid adsorbents have become attractive materials for capturing excess CO<sub>2</sub> in the post-combustion method. Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) can be applied to prepare highly selective adsorbents that could capture CO<sub>2</sub> molecules. The MIP was prepared using the surface imprinted polymer technique in this preliminary work. Only two types of support materials were used (graphite and silica gel) to screen the best support material that could enhance the CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capacity of the resulting adsorbent, which was analyzed using a fixed-bed column reactor. Graphite-imprinted polymer (GMIP) was found to be a good potential for CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption. The Avrami model best described the adsorption system, while the fixed-bed curve data fit the Yoon–Nelson model well. The semi-empirical method was used to assess the interaction mechanism of the molecularly imprinted polymer with CO<sub>2</sub> during adsorption. This investigation involved testing four different ratios of the template complex to functional monomers. The ratio of 1:4 (CO<sub>2</sub>:Allylthiourea) demonstrated the highest binding energy, with a higher formation of hydrogen bonds. Film diffusion and intraparticle diffusion were the main rate-limiting steps that played vital roles at different stages of CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption. This preliminary work has enhanced the development of MIP for CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption and showcased the integration of computational approaches in tailoring specific MIPs.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525035","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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A Review of the Technological Aspects and Process Optimization of Bioethanol Production From Corn Stover Biomass: Pretreatment Process, Hydrolysis, Fermentation, Purification Process, and Future Perspective 利用玉米秸秆生物质生产生物乙醇的技术和工艺优化综述:预处理工艺、水解、发酵、纯化工艺和未来展望
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22336
Hamzah Fansuri, Umi Purwandari, Sugili Putra, Arief Adhiksana, Irvan Dwi Junianto, Rama Oktavian, Joan Cordiner
{"title":"A Review of the Technological Aspects and Process Optimization of Bioethanol Production From Corn Stover Biomass: Pretreatment Process, Hydrolysis, Fermentation, Purification Process, and Future Perspective","authors":"Hamzah Fansuri,&nbsp;Umi Purwandari,&nbsp;Sugili Putra,&nbsp;Arief Adhiksana,&nbsp;Irvan Dwi Junianto,&nbsp;Rama Oktavian,&nbsp;Joan Cordiner","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22336","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bioethanol, a sustainable energy solution derived from renewable biomass, has gained prominence, with corn stover emerging as a substantial biomass resource in Indonesia. Corn stover, a corn residue, is one of the top three agricultural wastes worldwide and is abundantly available. However, a significant portion of corn stover is burned in fields rather than utilized for bioethanol production, whereas it has potential as a bioethanol feedstock. As the world strives to realize sustainable and environmentally friendly energy security, bioethanol production from corn stover can be one of the solutions to be developed. Nonetheless, the current immaturity of bioethanol production technology is one of the causes of large-scale production failure. The present paper comprehensively reviews the technological aspects and process optimization of bioethanol production using corn stover as a feedstock comprising pretreatment, hydrolysis, fermentation, and bioethanol purification processes. According to our critical review, ammonia fiber expansion (AFEX) pretreatment is the most effective conventional pretreatment, with glucose yield up to 90%. Moreover, ultrasound appears to be the most viable option for nonconventional pretreatment of corn stover for producing bioethanol. However, combining ultrasound pretreatment and dilute aqueous ammonia produced 80.6% sugar output. Furthermore, enzymatic hydrolysis emerges as the most effective saccharification, yielding up to 81.39%. Moreover, the fermentation process of corn stover with the saccharification and co-fermentation (SScF) method and the process optimization with response surface methodology (RSM) could produce bioethanol with a concentration of up to 59.8 g/L and 92.07% ethanol yield, respectively. This review also reveals that pervaporation for the purification process is the best choice for producing bioethanol with high purity up to &gt; 99%. In addition, this method could reduce the energy used by 6.6% lower, 24.2% lower carbon footprint, and have the lowest total capital and production costs compared to conventional molecular sieves and extractive distillation. We believe this review article can provide a reference for selecting the best bioethanol production process from corn stover for further research.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525033","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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Fly Ash Amendments Reduced Heavy Metal Availability and Uptake in Leafy Vegetables Grown in Agricultural Soils From Selibe Phikwe, Botswana 粉煤灰添加剂降低了博茨瓦纳塞利贝-菲克韦农业土壤中种植的叶菜对重金属的利用率和吸收率
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22331
Venecio U. Ultra Jr., Sekgele Bobby Taupedi, Koziba Gaothobogwe, Trust Manyiwa, Katumelo Gajaje
{"title":"Fly Ash Amendments Reduced Heavy Metal Availability and Uptake in Leafy Vegetables Grown in Agricultural Soils From Selibe Phikwe, Botswana","authors":"Venecio U. Ultra Jr.,&nbsp;Sekgele Bobby Taupedi,&nbsp;Koziba Gaothobogwe,&nbsp;Trust Manyiwa,&nbsp;Katumelo Gajaje","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22331","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Poor waste management of mining operations in Selibe Phikwe, Botswana, has resulted in elevated levels of heavy metals (HM) in farmlands and crops near the mining regions, contaminating the food chain and posing a health risk. To mitigate HM contamination in food crops grown in this area, different soil amendments were evaluated for their potential to reduce heavy metal uptake and accumulation in harvested crops. A two-factor complete randomized design was used to conduct a pot experiment in which varied rates of fly ash (FA) were applied to HM-contaminated soil in combination with compost and/or NPK inorganic fertilizers. On this setup, two successive cropping of rape and spinach crops were established. Changes in soil chemical characteristics and heavy metal availability, as well as yield and heavy metal content of harvested plants, were monitored. Our findings showed that the addition of FA from 5% to 15% (w/w) had significantly improved the yield, and reduced the concentration of arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), and lead (Pb) in shoots for both spinach and rape. Additional application of compost and/or inorganic fertilizer further improved the yield but the optimum yield was obtained through the combination of 10% FA + compost for both spinach and rape. The highest reduction of As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Mn in the shoots of spinach and rape was obtained in soils amended with 10% FA + compost + NPK fertilizer. Improvement of growth due to different amendments could be attributed to their ability to modify soil chemical properties, reduce available heavy metals in soils, and provide essential nutrients for plants. Optimum results based on growth and heavy metal mitigation can be attained by the application of 10% FA and the addition of compost + NPK fertilizer for both spinach and rape. Further verification and efficacy tests under field conditions are recommended.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447477","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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Opportunities of the Bioeconomy in Mexico: Valorization of Agro-Industrial Waste 墨西哥生物经济的机遇:农工废弃物的价值评估
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22326
Christian Iván Cano-Gómez, Jessica Ivonne Hinojosa-López, Diana B. Muñiz-Marquez, Jorge E. Wong-Paz
{"title":"Opportunities of the Bioeconomy in Mexico: Valorization of Agro-Industrial Waste","authors":"Christian Iván Cano-Gómez,&nbsp;Jessica Ivonne Hinojosa-López,&nbsp;Diana B. Muñiz-Marquez,&nbsp;Jorge E. Wong-Paz","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22326","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The transition toward a sustainable bioeconomy offers a pivotal opportunity for Mexico to mitigate environmental impacts and drive economic growth through the valorization of agro-industrial waste. This review highlights the challenges and opportunities of establishing a waste-based bioeconomy in Mexico, emphasizing the role of advanced technologies and infrastructure in transforming agricultural waste into valuable bioproducts like biofuels, bioplastics, and biochemicals. The paper underscores the necessity for robust policy frameworks and collaborative efforts to address technological, infrastructural, and regulatory barriers. It provides a comparative analysis of circular business models and waste valorization strategies successfully implemented in countries such as Brazil, Chile, and the Mediterranean region, drawing practical insights applicable to Mexico. This review uniquely combines technological, policy, and business model innovations to offer a comprehensive approach to the sustainable development of Mexico's bioeconomy. By navigating these complexities, Mexico can unlock significant economic, environmental, and social benefits, contributing to a more sustainable and prosperous future.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447483","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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Hydrosedimentological Balance and Modeling as Subsidy for River Recovery-Related Actions 水文沉积平衡与建模作为河流恢复相关行动的辅助手段
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22333
Alexandre Marco da Silva
{"title":"Hydrosedimentological Balance and Modeling as Subsidy for River Recovery-Related Actions","authors":"Alexandre Marco da Silva","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22333","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The sedimentometric dynamics are part of the environmental dynamics of a watershed and are vulnerable to local environmental changes. Hence, in this study, we (i) investigated the sedimentometric dynamic in three watersheds, (ii) proposed innovative mathematical equations for enhancing the ability to predict the sediment delivery ratio (SDR), and (iii) proposed alternatives to restore the sedimentological equilibrium. In three watersheds, we collected information concerning physiography and land use. Also, for 2 years, water samples and hydrological and sediment-related data were systematically collected. We then computed a dataset on hydrosedimentology, especially the SDR. We elaborated two mathematical models that predict the SDR, considering the high relation between SDR and the elements of the watershed that go far beyond the “catchment area” information, normally used as basic and unique information for computing SDR values. We also proposed alternatives for environmental control and/or recovery. Such alternatives are based on the sedimentometric dynamics of the watersheds and their vulnerability to degradation. The execution of these actions is vital to provide a local sedimentometric balance and, among other gains, to recover/conserve the environmental quality of the streams and rivers that form the river network of the watershed.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447482","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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An Integrated Spatial Fuzzy-Based Site Suitability Assessment Framework for Agricultural BMP Placement 基于空间模糊的场地适宜性综合评估框架,用于农业 BMP 布局
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22328
Nayyer Mirnasl, Aidin Akbari, Simone Philpot, Keith W. Hipel, Peter Deadman
{"title":"An Integrated Spatial Fuzzy-Based Site Suitability Assessment Framework for Agricultural BMP Placement","authors":"Nayyer Mirnasl,&nbsp;Aidin Akbari,&nbsp;Simone Philpot,&nbsp;Keith W. Hipel,&nbsp;Peter Deadman","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22328","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Assigning crisp class boundaries to landscape features can result in the loss of vital information for land evaluation objectives, especially when these boundaries lack clear definitions. This challenge becomes particularly pronounced when land suitability is assessed for implementing agricultural best management practices (BMPs)—conservation measures aimed at reducing the environmental risks of farming activities to aquatic ecosystems while simultaneously achieving water quality and economic objectives. To address the limitations associated with Boolean suitability assessment frameworks, we have introduced an integrated spatial, fuzzy-based land evaluation framework that considers a range of hydrological and economic determinants for BMP placement. By employing data-driven fuzzy membership functions and overlay operators, this framework generates a joint suitability index for BMP placement across agricultural watersheds. The application of the proposed framework to the Thames River Watershed in southwestern Ontario, Canada, produced the first joint suitability index of the watershed. Further analysis of the average farm-level joint suitability scores identified statistically significant clusters of highly suitable and unsuitable lands for BMP placement, with 85% of highly suitable lands being situated in the upper basin areas. The proposed framework is adaptable to various agricultural production geographies, especially in data-limited environments, allowing for strategic BMP placement to mitigate the global impacts of anthropogenic nutrient loadings on aquatic ecosystems. For optimal results, context-specific applications should prioritize research on locally relevant fuzzy membership functions and BMP implementation drivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.22328","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447597","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}
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Effect of Microplastic Exposure to the Reproductive Energy and Fecundity of Female Wami Tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis, Norman 1922) Fish 微塑料暴露对雌性和美罗非鱼(Oreochromis urolepis, Norman 1922)生殖能量和繁殖力的影响
IF 1.5
Environmental Quality Management Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22330
John J. Mbugani, Daniel A. Shilla, Wahabu Kimaro, Dativa Joseph Shilla, Farhan R. Khan
{"title":"Effect of Microplastic Exposure to the Reproductive Energy and Fecundity of Female Wami Tilapia (Oreochromis urolepis, Norman 1922) Fish","authors":"John J. Mbugani,&nbsp;Daniel A. Shilla,&nbsp;Wahabu Kimaro,&nbsp;Dativa Joseph Shilla,&nbsp;Farhan R. Khan","doi":"10.1002/tqem.22330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22330","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There is mounting evidence indicating that microplastics (MPs, &lt; 5 mm) cause reproductive dysfunction in fish, yet information on the long-term effects of MP exposure remains scarce. In this study, Wami tilapia fries were exposed to 38–45 µm polyethylene (PE) MPs for their first 2 months in treatment groups of control (0 PE MPs/mL), 1, 10, and 100 PE MPs/mL (with 60 individuals per group in triplicates), and subsequently maintained in a ratio of 3 females to 1 male for an additional 5 months. Reproductive proxies and parameters of female fish health were calculated, and models were developed according to the Akaike information criterion (AIC) and no significant differences in fecundity, relative fecundity, hepatosomatic index (HSI), weight, length, gonadosomatic index, and oocyte packing density were found between treatment groups (one-Way ANOVA, <i>p</i> &gt; 0.05). However, condition factors varied significantly between treatment groups (Kruskal–Wallis Test, <i>p</i> = 0.006), with the control group differing significantly from the groups exposed to 1 PE MPs/mL (<i>p</i> = 0.007), 10 PE MPs/mL (<i>p</i> = 0.03), and 100 PE MPs/mL (<i>p</i> = 0.001). Fecundity showed strong correlations with weight and length in all treatment groups except the group exposed to 10 PE MPs/mL (weight: <i>r</i> = 0.471, <i>p</i> = 0.346; length: <i>r</i> = 0.688, <i>p</i> = 0.131) and showed insignificant correlations with condition factors and HSI. Multiple regression models revealed that weight significantly contributed to fecundity in all treatment groups except the group exposed to 10 PE MPs/mL. Histopathological analysis indicated damage to livers and small intestines proportional to the dose of PE MPs. This study demonstrates that long-term exposure of fish to MPs has no significant effect on fecundity but impairs fish health, which could potentially jeopardize the quality of fish eggs and recruitment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447600","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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