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{"title":"Assessing the animals’ health risk arising from Cd, Pb, Ni, and Zn content in fodder corn grown in a farm treated with municipal solid waste compost—Case study: Iran","authors":"Mojgan Yeganeh,&nbsp;Seyed Majid Mousavi,&nbsp;Zahra Khanmohammadi,&nbsp;Farhad Moshiri","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13910-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13910-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The transference of heavy metals from forage to feeding animals is a crucial animal welfare issue. In this article, the effects of using municipal solid waste compost in corn cultivation on animal’s health were assessed. The study was run at the Soil and Water Research Institute of Iran and followed an incomplete strip block design composed of six treatments and three repeats. The treatments were control, with no fertilizer or municipal solid waste compost, multiple combinations of N, P, and K chemical fertilizers, and municipal solid waste compost which were used either once or twice a year. Mature corn plants (Single Cross 704) from the lowest collar were sampled during the end of summer 2019. Corn samples were examined for cadmium, lead, nickel, and zinc concentration. Using the Oracle Crystalball software, health risks were estimated for sheep, dairy cows, beef, broiler, and laying poultry. The highest exposure to cadmium, nickel, and zinc was observed in sheep feeding corn cultivated in T5 treatment, but the highest exposure to lead was observed in sheep fed with corn cultivated in T2 treatment. Cd, Pb, Ni, and Zn exposure and related risk indices were lower than the reported reference values. It can be concluded that the quality of fodder corn grown in the treatments in this study was within the safe range in terms of heavy metal content and did not threaten the health of the investigated animals.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to: Deciphering cleaner and sustainable frontiers in scientific cow waste valorization: a review","authors":"Jeetesh Kushwaha,&nbsp;Yashpal Singh,&nbsp;Sushil Kumar Yadav,&nbsp;Pratik N. Sheth,&nbsp;M. S. Mahesh,&nbsp;Abhishek S. Dhoble","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13908-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13908-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of tolerable soil loss limit using quantitative biophysical model: a case study in Andit Tid watershed, central highland of Ethiopia","authors":"Tilahun Getachew Abebe,&nbsp;Tesfaye Mebrate Lemma,&nbsp;Tesfa Worku Meshesha,&nbsp;Estifanos Lemma,&nbsp;Fikrey Tesfay","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13938-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13938-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Soil is a crucial resource providing essential ecosystem services and is facing rapid degradation. To ensure its sustainability, conservation measures are essential, and establishing the tolerable soil loss limit (TSLL) is critical for assessing degradation risks, prioritizing actions, and evaluating their effectiveness. This study aimed to determine the TSLL for the Andit Tid watershed using a biophysical model that evaluates soil erosion resistance by integrating key soil parameters. Therefore, to capture the status of soil parameters 40 disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, including soil depth data, were collected, analyzed in a soil laboratory, and subjected to rigorous normality tests and trend analysis for reliability. The normalized data were processed through a unitless score converter matrix to obtain the soil aggregate score followed by the determination of TSLL through the soil aggregate group and soil depth matrix. Accordingly, the study establishes a critical TSLL of 10 t ha⁻1 yr⁻1 for the Andit Tid watershed. Specifically, the watershed experienced five TSLLs 7.50, 8.80, 10, 11.30, and 12.50 t ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹ covering an area of 4.10%, 23.00%, 10.70%, 45.40%, and 16.70% respectively. These findings provide a foundational benchmark for targeted soil conservation and sustainable land management by highlighting the role of targeted, watershed-specific TSLL in enhancing ecosystem resilience.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Public health concerns of multifaceted exposures to metal and metalloid mixtures: a systematic review","authors":"Godswill J. Udom,&nbsp;David Iyaye,&nbsp;Benjamin Oritsemuelebi,&nbsp;Eudora Nwanaforo,&nbsp;Onyinyechi Bede-Ojimadu,&nbsp;Prosper Manu Abdulai,&nbsp;Chiara Frazzoli,&nbsp;Orish E. Orisakwe","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13963-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13963-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Exposure to metals and metalloids presents a significant global public health threat due to their widespread presence in natural, industrial, and occupational environments. These substances, such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury, accumulate in biological systems, leading to chronic and acute health conditions. The review focuses on investigating the health risks, pathways of exposure, and the associated regulatory frameworks. A review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Two main databases (PubMed and Toxline) and a search engine (Google Scholar) were searched in September 2024, and 23 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. The quality of all the articles that met the inclusion criteria was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa scale. The review examined exposure pathways in different settings (natural, industrial, and occupational), health outcomes, mechanisms of toxicity, and vulnerable populations. The synthesis highlights the current gaps in regulatory frameworks and identifies areas for future research. Exposure to metals and metalloids occurs through contaminated water, soil, and air in natural settings, and through industrial activities and occupational hazards in sectors like manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. Adverse health outcomes include neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases, renal dysfunction, and cancers. Vulnerable populations, such as children, pregnant women, and workers in high-risk industries, face elevated risks, with socioeconomic factors and inadequate regulatory protections exacerbating these health disparities. To mitigate the public health risks posed by metal and metalloid exposure, a multifaceted approach is necessary. This includes enhanced environmental monitoring, public awareness campaigns, stricter occupational safety regulations, and international cooperation in pollution control. Future research should prioritize understanding the synergistic effects of metal mixtures and developing innovative strategies for detection and intervention. Safeguarding public health and promoting environmental justice requires urgent action to address the multifaceted impacts of metal exposures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143749163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Extraction and characterization of microplastics in biomined good earth fractions: assessment of urban and suburban landfill sites, India","authors":"Nabanita Ghosh,&nbsp;Debasis Sau,&nbsp;Tumpa Hazra,&nbsp;Anupam Debsarkar","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13950-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13950-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The sustainability of biomined landfill sites mainly depends on the profitable valorisation of landfill mined wastes based on the physical and chemical properties of the materials. This study focuses on the extraction, concentration, and characterization of microplastics (MPs) as an emergent pollutant in biomined good earth fractions derived from five landfill sites in West Bengal, India: Baruipur, Dhapa, Madhyamgram, Chandannagar, and Howrah. The concentration of MPs in these samples ranged from 11,500 ± 707.1 to 34,500 ± 7778.2 particles/kg having average sizes 1000–2000 µm. Morphological analysis revealed that fragments, films, and fibers are the common MP types across all samples, with sky, black, and red being the predominant colours. µFTIR analysis identified HDPE and LDPE as the primary polymers in the good earth materials derived from all landfill sites, followed by PP, Cellophane, PVC, PS, EPM, EPS, and PET. Pollution Load Index (PLI), Polymer Hazard Index (PHI) and Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI) were used to assess the risk of good earth materials. PLI values indicated relatively low pollution load, while elevated PHI values exceeding 1000 were noted in Howrah, Dhapa, and Chandannagar due to the presence of PVC. The study suggests the need for standardized methods to extract and quantify MPs in good earth products from landfill sites and the development of protocols or guidelines for the application of good earth in sustainable development projects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of Chlorella vulgaris as sensitive, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable biosensor tools for heavy metal monitoring in aquatic ecosystems","authors":"Shailendra Kumar Singh,&nbsp;Abhijeet Sharma,&nbsp;Shanthy Sundaram","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13960-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13960-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study evaluates the effectiveness of single-cell microalgae as sensitive, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable biosensors for detecting heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems. A preliminary investigation compared the sensitivity of <i>Nostoc commune</i> and <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> to chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). <i>C. vulgaris</i> exhibited greater sensitivity, with Kautsky fluorescence increases of 67.82% (Cr VI, 200 µmol), 67.1% (Cd II, 100 µmol), and 35.27% (Hg, 1 µmol), whereas <i>N. commune</i> showed 124.70% (Cr VI, 200 µmol), 118.04% (Cd II, 200 µmol), and 61.96% (Hg, 1 µmol). Given its higher sensitivity, <i>C. vulgaris</i> was selected for biosensor development. The biosensor was optimized for pH (5–9), metal concentrations (Cr⁶⁺ and Cd²⁺ at 1–100 µmol, Hg²⁺ at 1–20 µmol), and algal density, while also evaluating immobilization effects on storage stability and sensitivity. Results showed a time-dependent increase in fluorescence with rising metal concentrations, demonstrating the biosensor’s efficacy in detecting heavy metals. The calculated LC₅₀ values were 67.32 µmol (Cd²⁺), 79.2 µmol (Cr⁶⁺), and 7.2 µmol (Hg²⁺), indicating the highest sensitivity to mercury. Immobilization enhanced biosensor stability, but sensitivity declined over extended storage, particularly at higher metal concentrations. Naked eye assessments confirmed superior sensitivity to mercury, reinforcing <i>C. vulgaris</i> as a promising biosensor for trace metal detection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unmanned aerial vehicles in fisheries and aquaculture: a comprehensive overview","authors":"Parvaiz Ahmad Ganie,&nbsp;Ananya Khatei,&nbsp;Ravindra Posti,&nbsp;M. Junaid Sidiq,&nbsp;Pramod Kumar Pandey","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13920-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13920-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The fishery and aquaculture sectors are essential to the global food supply but face multiple challenges, including security, fish welfare, and feeding management. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a groundbreaking technology in these fields, providing innovative solutions for monitoring, management, and conservation. In addition to addressing these challenges, UAVs enhance operational efficiency and contribute to sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture. This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of UAV applications in these sectors, with a particular focus on year wise publications and citation trends. The classification of UAV types is also examined, highlighting their varied uses ranging from fish stock assessment to habitat monitoring. The paper further explores the utility of UAVs in enhancing fish production processes and their potential role in conservation strategies. Looking forward, the review outlines future prospects, emphasising the pivotal role of UAVs in advancing fish production techniques and fostering sustainable aquaculture practices, as well as their contribution to effective conservation management in aquatic ecosystems. This paper aims to provide a critical overview of the existing research while offering insights into how UAV technology can be leveraged for long-term advancements in both the production and conservation of aquatic resources.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ecophysiological and anatomical adaptation mechanisms of Gypsophila eriocalyx Boiss. to gypsum soils","authors":"Aysegul Cayci,&nbsp;Adnan Akcin,&nbsp;Erkan Yalcin,&nbsp;Tulay Aytas Akcin","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13802-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13802-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Our study aimed to elucidate the physiological and anatomical mechanisms facilitating <i>Gypsophila eriocalyx</i> adaptation to extreme conditions. <i>G. eriocalyx</i> samples were collected from different regions of Turkey in May and August, representing areas with low, moderate, and high gypsum concentrations. The proline, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), and sulfur (S) contents of the plants were determined. The proline value was highest at low gypsum content in August. K content increased in May and August correlating with higher gypsum levels. Conversely, Mg and S levels decreased in August with increasing gypsum content. Our anatomical results showed indicate significant root, stem, and leaf anatomical adaptations in <i>G. eriocalyx</i> under increased gypsum content. Reduction in root cortex was particularly pronounced in August. Additionally, periderm thickness and xylem vessel diameter decreased notably in high gypsum conditions. Under high gypsum content, stem cortical and sclerenchyma layers thickened, while trachea and druse diameters decreased. The width of leaf spongy parenchyma cells was greater under high gypsum content, whereas the size of stomata on the leaves decreased. It can be concluded that the physiological and anatomical adaptation mechanisms of <i>G. eriocalyx</i> give it the ability to survive in gypsiferous soils.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143749240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary risk assessment of field-incurred residues of cyantraniliprole & dimethoate on Rabi cabbage, Brassica oleraceae var. capitata in semi-arid region of Haryana (India)","authors":"Puneet Ranga,&nbsp;Surender Singh Yadav,&nbsp;Sushil Ahlawat,&nbsp;Sunita Yadav,&nbsp;Krishna Rolania","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13968-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13968-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Field experiment was conducted to study the persistence behaviour of two effective insecticides (cyantraniliprole &amp; dimethoate) against <i>B. brassicae</i> on cabbage at single dose and double the recommended dosage. The residues of cyantraniliprole and dimethoate were estimated by High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Gas chromatography (GC), respectively. The half-life of cyantraniliprole at single and double dose was found to be 1.83 and 1.53 days, respectively. Similarly, the half-life of dimethoate was found to be 2.47 and 2.66 days, at single and double dose, respectively. The residues at terminal harvest for both the insecticides at both the application levels were found to be below the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) value i.e., 2 parts per million (ppm) for both cyantraniliprole and dimethoate specified by the regulatory authority i.e., The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The risk quotient (RQ) was found to be &lt; 1 even after 2 h of spray for both insecticides at both the doses indicating no possible risk to consumers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143749241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential exposure to metals-bound particulate during open burning of different waste materials","authors":"Bimastyaji Surya Ramadan,&nbsp;Raden Tina Rosmalina,&nbsp; Syafrudin,&nbsp; Munawir,&nbsp;Hafizhul Khair,&nbsp;Astrini Widiyanti,&nbsp;Indriyani Rachman,&nbsp;Toru Matsumoto","doi":"10.1007/s10661-025-13946-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10661-025-13946-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Smoke caused by open waste burning (OWB) contains metal-bound particulates that can harm human health. This study aimed to understand the differences in the exposure of particulate matter 10 and 2.5 µm (PM₁₀ and PM_2.5) concentrations in several distances and investigated potential health impacts of metal-bound particulates. Observations were made based on laboratory and field studies consisting of multiple open burning practices, PM capture, and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analysis. Moreover, the potential health risks in terms of respiratory deposition dose (RDD), carcinogenic risk (CR), and non-carcinogenic risks were determined. The results showed that the exposure levels in the distance range of 1 – 5 m were not significantly different (0.419 – 0.607 mg/m³ for PM₁₀ and 0.289 – 0.399 mg/m³ for PM_2.5). During the day, RDD values were higher for adults (2.58 – 5.79 µg/min), with adults facing greater short-term exposure risk (2.45 – 5.79 µg/min) than children (2.22 – 3.90 µg/min). It was found that the highest CR from the ingestion pathway was caused by arsenic (As) from textile burning (1.41 × 10^–6), and that caused by chromium (Cr) through the inhalation pathway from backyard waste burning (7.43 × 10^–9). However, the CR values for both the pathways were below the acceptable threshold. In addition, the hazard index (HI), for both adults and children were less than 1 for all metal concentrations in all types of waste burning. The higher HI value in children indicates that they are most vulnerable to long-term exposure to OWB. Preventive actions to reduce OWB activity are necessary to reduce the adverse health effects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":544,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Monitoring and Assessment","volume":"197 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143740687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}