Environmental Quality Management最新文献

{"title":"Factors Affecting the Material Footprint in G7 Countries: Panel Cointegration Approach With Fourier Function","authors":"Mohammad Mafizur Rahman,&nbsp;Cuneyt Kilic,&nbsp;Ahmet Tayfur Akcan,&nbsp;Hasan Kazak","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The material footprint (MFP) is a critical issue due to the pressure on natural resources, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. In the existing literature, the determinants and their impacts on the MFP of G7 countries have not been sufficiently examined. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of material productivity, energy transition (ET), globalization, economic growth, financial development, and population on the MFP of G7 countries. Using annual data from 1983 to 2021, the panel cointegration technique and the Toda–Yamamoto causality test with Fourier function are applied. The results reveal that there are significant but variable causal relationships between the dependent and independent variables specific to each country. Panel cointegration estimates show that renewable energy, economic growth, financial development, and population have a positive effect on MFP, while material productivity, globalization, and the square of economic growth have a negative effect. These findings support the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis in the context of MFP. Our study provides policy recommendations to help G7 countries achieve a balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143533307","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 of Metal(loid) Pollution in Rice Field via Soil-Paddy Plant System: A Review","authors":"Rosismita Bhoi,&nbsp;Chandan Sahu,&nbsp;Brundabana Naik,&nbsp;Abanti Pradhan","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metal pollution of soil is of great significance because of the metals’ toxicity and capacity to accumulate in the environment. Although the poisoning of agricultural soils by metal(loid)s is a major global problem, very little research has been conducted on this subject. To fulfill this gap, the present review discusses the bioavailability of metal(loid)s in paddy field soil, their absorption and transport processes in rice plants, and potential risks to human health associated with consuming metal(loid)-contaminated rice. As one of the main staple foods and a vital component of maintaining global food and nutritional security, rice also serves as one of the largest reservoirs of potentially harmful metal(loid)s such as Cd, As, Pb, Hg, and Cr due to a variety of man-made and natural sources. Since contaminated rice grains are widely distributed worldwide, there is a severe risk to the public's health, and immediate action is required. Although there are more significant health concerns for those who live near contaminated hotspots, the issue is one that is of global significance due to the import and export of rice across nations. Reducing the bioavailability of metal(loid)s and regulating rice plant uptake can help decrease the accumulation of Cd, As, Pb, Hg, and Cr in rice grains.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530142","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":"Assessing the Efficacy of Vermiremediation in Mitigating Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil Systems","authors":"Vaishali Kumar,&nbsp;Harsh Sable,&nbsp;Shikha Singh,&nbsp;Richa Mishra,&nbsp;Vandana Singh,&nbsp;Nishant Ranjan,&nbsp;Ashish Kumar,&nbsp;Kuldeep Sharma,&nbsp;Amit Roy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70044","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Heavy metal contamination of soil presents significant environmental and human health concerns worldwide. In response, alternative remediation strategies such as vermiremediation have gained attention for their eco-friendly approach. Earthworms, ubiquitous in soil ecosystems, play pivotal roles in soil health maintenance through organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and soil aeration. Additionally, earthworms possess inherent mechanisms for coping with heavy metal exposure, making them natural candidates for remediation efforts. Their ability to bioaccumulate, transform, and immobilize heavy metals underscores their potential in mitigating soil pollution. Through controlled laboratory experiments and field studies, the effectiveness of vermiremediation utilizing earthworms, particularly species like <i>Eisenia fetida</i>, has been demonstrated in reducing heavy metal concentrations in contaminated soil. This review provides insights into the pivotal role of earthworms in soil ecosystems. It highlights their promising potential in remediating toxic heavy metal pollution, contributing to sustainable soil management practices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481412","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":"An Adaptive Livelihood Approach Over Livelihood Vulnerability Index: Based on a Study of the Flood Plain in the Subansiri River Basin, India","authors":"Ananya Kalita,&nbsp;Ankur Pan Saikia,&nbsp;Pranveer Singh","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70064","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examines the socio-environmental effects of sand-casting and frequent floods in the Subansiri River Basin in order to assess climate-induced vulnerabilities. According to the study, households in the area are moderately vulnerable, with a total livelihood vulnerability index (LVI) score of 0.45. Their vulnerability is increased by socioeconomic variables such as unpredictable access to resources and a heavy reliance on agriculture, which is present in 61% of households with paddy fields. Among the specific vulnerabilities are food insecurity, which affects 56% of households because they struggle to cultivate crops because of sand-casting, and poor access to water, which affects 33% of households. Furthermore, 38% of households express psychological stress and PTSD-like symptoms as a result of frequently occurring environmental dangers. To address these problems, the study creates an adaptive livelihood index (ALI); with an ALI score of 0.457, the study region has a moderate capacity for adaptability. To identify and enhance areas in need of intervention, this ALI incorporates elements including food security, water accessibility, psychological resilience, and natural catastrophe response. Crop diversification to lessen reliance on susceptible staple crops, water-efficient irrigation to alleviate water scarcity, and organic soil improvement to counteract sand-casting are all suggested tactics. These actions are intended to promote sustainable development initiatives and increase household resilience. This research offers practical insights for improving livelihood security and resilience among vulnerable people in the Subansiri River Basin by influencing policy on targeted adaptation methods.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481495","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":"Inactivating Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria via Advanced Oxidation Processes: Uncovering Genomic Information in Resistance Genes","authors":"Thu Hoai Nguyen,&nbsp;Takeshi Fujino,&nbsp;Hironori Takasaki,&nbsp;Yi Zhang,&nbsp;Yosuke Sawada,&nbsp;Kenji Kamura","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70059","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The increased use of disinfection products, particularly hand sanitizers containing triclosan, has raised significant environmental concerns, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in microorganisms. This study compares the effectiveness of ozone solutions and micro-nano bubbles (MNB) solutions in addressing AMR. The findings indicate that MNB, particularly due to its stable generation of hydroxyl radicals (HO•), achieved significantly higher bacterial disinfection rates, with over 95% of bacteria killed after only 3 h. This suggests that MNB could be a potent alternative for efficient bacterial inactivation in water treatment systems. Additionally, ozone solutions have been found to be more effective in reducing antimicrobial-resistance genes presence, particularly at optimized concentrations (50% ozone, 2.5 mg/L). This targeted control over antimicrobial-resistance genes represents an innovation in managing antibiotic resistance in environmental waters, indicating that ozone at specific concentrations could reduce antimicrobial-resistance gene proliferation. Moreover, MNB solutions show little to no adverse effect on bacterial DNA structure, even at high concentrations. The combination of these two advanced oxidation treatments offers a promising perspective for disinfection technology, aiming for maximum antimicrobial-resistance genes inactivation with minimal side effects, thereby exemplifying a more refined approach to ozone-based disinfection.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466207","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":"How Do Resource Efficiency and Environmental Innovation Affect Greenhouse Gas Emissions? Evidence From E-7 Countries","authors":"Şeyma Bozkaya,&nbsp;Feride Duran,&nbsp;Festus Victor Bekun","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70060","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the determinants of environmental quality in China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, and Indonesia (E-7 countries) using annual frequency data from 1990 to 2019. Feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) is used, while panel corrected standard error estimator (PCSE) is employed as a control estimator. The dependent variable representing the environmental quality indicator is greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Furthermore, the analysis includes following five variables that are assumed to determine environmental quality: (i) resource efficiency; (ii) renewable energy consumption (REC); (iii) growth; (iv) environmental technologies; and (v) energy efficiency. In the estimated model, GHG is used to represent environmental pollution. Conversely, the independent variables are mostly environmentally friendly variables. The results reveal that GDP, REC, and environmental technologies increase GHG emissions, while resource efficiency and energy efficiency have a positive effect on environmental quality. These findings suggest that, in shaping their environmental policies, E-7 countries consider economic growth, environmental protection, and sustainability. The study concludes with a discussion of further policy insights.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143446997","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":"Water Quality Index, Heavy Metals, and Endocrine Disruptors in the Saigon River Basin: Pollution Assessment and Correlation Analysis","authors":"Nguyen Xuan Tong,&nbsp;Nguyen Kim Hoa,&nbsp;Nguyen Thi Thu Tram,&nbsp;Luu Tang Phuc Khang","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70063","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present study aims to assess surface water quality (WQI), wastewater quality (WWQI), and the presence of toxic chemicals, including metals and endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), in the Saigon River basin. A total of 27 samples from nine locations in the Saigon River basin and 30 wastewater samples from 10 industrial parks were collected in 2023. In addition, Pearson correlation analysis, principal component analysis (PCA), and cluster analysis (CA) were employed to investigate the relationships and potential sources of water quality parameters, heavy metals, and EDCs in surface water and wastewater. Water Quality Index (WQI) revealed that five locations (S2, S3, S6, S7, and S9) were classified as poor (WQI: 47–50), while four locations (S1, S4, S5, and S8) exhibited moderate quality (WQI: 53–64). For wastewater, three locations (W2, W3, and W7) showed low-strength wastewater (WWQI: 36–40), four locations (W4, W6, W8, and W10) had medium-strength wastewater (WWQI: 54–74), and three locations (W1, W5, and W9) displayed high-strength wastewater (WWQI: 76–80). In addition, Pb (0.50 mg/L) and Cr (0.10 mg/L) concentrations were higher than the surface water limits set by QCVN 08:2023/BTNMT (Pb &lt; 0.02 mg/L and Cr &lt; 0.05 mg/L). For wastewater, Pb concentration was 0.60 mg/L, higher than the QCVN 40:2021/BTNMT limit (Pb &lt; 0.5 mg/L). The highest amount of nonylphenol monoethoxylate (NP1EO) was found in surface water samples (179.67 ± 24.88 ng/L), while the highest amount of octylphenol (OP) was found in wastewater samples (20,000.00 ± 8509.79 ng/L). The Pearson correlation test showed a strong positive relationship in surface water between bisphenol A (BPA) and nonylphenol diethoxylate (NP2EO) (<i>r</i> = 0.80) and Cr and NP1EO (<i>r</i> = 0.99). A strong positive relationship was identified in wastewater between NP and Zn (<i>r</i> = 0.94) and between BPA and Cr (<i>r</i> = 0.96). Notably, no significant correlations were found between other parameters, suggesting pollution originates from multiple point sources related to industrialization and urbanization activities in the Saigon River basin. The PCA and CA results corroborated the correlation analysis, identifying human waste discharge as the primary contributor to pollution. Therefore, the study results highlight the urgent need for comprehensive water quality monitoring strategies, particularly near industrial and residential areas, and to develop and enforce stricter wastewater discharge regulations to mitigate environmental pollution.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143455806","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":"Innovative Techniques in Agriculture: Transitioning From Traditional Farming to Precision and Hydroponic Agriculture","authors":"Rajalakshmi Manimozhi,&nbsp;Gunasekaran Krishnamoorthy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Precision agriculture and hydroponics are the main topics of this review, which examines the shift from conventional farming practices to modern innovations in agriculture. Despite the long history and significance of traditional agriculture, it is increasingly confronting challenges such as the need for sustainable food production, water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation. Precision farming maximizes agricultural yields while cutting resource consumption by 20%–30% by utilizing data-driven methods such as satellite images, IoT-enabled sensors, and AI algorithms. According to studies, installing precision irrigation systems can greatly lessen the environmental impact by increasing water-use efficiency by up to nearly 40%. Based on data techniques for improving crop yields, minimizing environmental impact, and maximizing resource utilization are provided by precision agriculture. By conserving water, permitting nutrient recycling, and supporting urban and vertical farming, hydroponics is a soilless agricultural technique that offers a sustainable solution. The hydroponics market in India is also covered in this assessment, with an emphasis on its prospects for expansion and contributions to urban food security. The use of these novel methods promises an agricultural future that is more adaptable, effective, and environmentally friendly, solving the immediate problems of the present while ensuring future generations' access to food. This review investigates how hydroponic systems and precision agriculture can be combined to provide automated changes and real-time nutrient monitoring. Such collaboration not only reduces labor costs and the environmental impact, but it also increases productivity by 25%–50%. These methods are used, for instance, by hydroponic farms in places like Singapore to grow fresh vegetables all year round in small areas, addressing the problem of urban food security.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404475","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":"Willingness to Pay for Solid Waste Management Service in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh: A Contingent Valuation Approach","authors":"Mst. Esrat Jahan,&nbsp;Md. Elias Hossain","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70057","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study aims to estimate households’ willingness to pay (WTP) for solid waste management service (SWMS) in the slum areas of Rajshahi. To satisfy the objective, a double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation method (CVM) has been applied. Data were analyzed using logistic regression model. The findings of the study reveal that majority of the households (87.5%) have a positive WTP for the service. Their mean WTP per month is found to be Tk. 25.92 (0.22 US$). Households’ WTP decision was significantly influenced by monthly household income, gender, and education level of the household head, household size, amounts of waste generation, and their concern about waste management. The contribution of the present study is that the findings can help with developing a system of payment for SWMS, which is obvious for a contingent valuation (CV) study and this can be a suggestion on pricing the service by the municipal authority, who generally lacks this information. Moreover, the study will contribute policies regarding minimization of waste-caused environmental pollution by analyzing residents’ motivation toward the issue.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404476","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":"A Comparative Study of GO/TiO2/SiO2 Catalysts for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Phenolic Compounds","authors":"Abeer Adaileh,&nbsp;Ahmed Abu-Rayyan,&nbsp;Anas Khasawneh,&nbsp;Waed Alahmad","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study scrutinizes the photodegradation efficacy of methylene blue (MB) and selected phenolic compounds, emphasizing variables such as pH, catalyst dosage, and initial pollutant concentration. Employing a GO/TiO₂/SiO₂ composite (NC-II) composed of 50:50% TiO₂ and SiO₂, the research identifies NC-II as the optimal catalyst, achieving up to 100% degradation of MB under ideal conditions (0.5 ppm initial concentration, pH 10). For MB degradation, maximal rates were recorded under alkaline conditions (pH 8–10), with NC-II reaching up to 84.6% degradation at pH 10, surpassing the 46.5% observed for NC-I and 37.7% for NC-III at the same pH level. Results also indicate that an increase in catalyst dosage up to 0.3 g enhances degradation rates, with NC-II achieving 63.7% degradation at this dosage, in contrast to 17.8% for NC-I and 53.1% for NC-III. In the case of phenolic compounds, degradation efficiencies varied between 55% and 86%, with NC-III demonstrating the highest photodegradation capability, achieving up to 86% degradation for Bisphenol A at a 0.3 g dosage. The degradation of 4-chlorophenol and phenol was more pronounced at a neutral pH (5–6), with zero-order kinetics producing superior regression coefficients (<i>R</i>² = 0.91–0.99) compared to pseudo-first-order models. Moreover, NC-II maintained over 80% degradation efficiency across five reusability cycles, underscoring its durability and minimal decline in performance. This study substantiates the efficacy of TiO₂:SiO₂ composites as cost-effective, high-performance catalysts suitable for diverse environmental conditions, where adjustments in pH and catalyst dosage can further refine photodegradation efficiency across different pollutant types.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143396908","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}