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{"title":"Source apportionment, ecological and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in water, sediment and blackchin tilapia {Sarotherodon melanotheron (Rüppell 1852)} from Lagos and Ologe Lagoons, Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"Prince Emeka Ndimele ,&nbsp;Abdulwakil Olawale Saba ,&nbsp;Isa Olalekan Elegbede ,&nbsp;Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho ,&nbsp;Akinloye Emmanuel Ojewole ,&nbsp;Osemegbe Lydia Eboh ,&nbsp;Olajide Solomon Anagun ,&nbsp;Muibat Omotola Fashola ,&nbsp;Ibukun Oluwaseun Shotonwa ,&nbsp;Adeyemi Micheal Akanbi ,&nbsp;Kehinde Moyosola Ositimehin ,&nbsp;Felix Chinsom Ndimele ,&nbsp;Opeoluwa Precious Atewogboye ,&nbsp;Adejuwon Ayomide Mustapha ,&nbsp;Odunayo Temitope Ayodele ,&nbsp;Oyinkansola Whitney Yusuff ,&nbsp;Iman Olawunmi Abdulganiy ,&nbsp;Tolulope Faith Obamiro ,&nbsp;Toluwanimi Grace Ajani ,&nbsp;Victor Nwokama Akani ,&nbsp;Mercy Oluwapelumi Adigun","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100173","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Lagos and Ologe Lagoons are parts of the Lagos Lagoon Complex, which provide fish as an animal protein source to the locals. However, these fish species have a high propensity to accumulate pollutants including Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) from their environment. This potentially constitutes a health risk to fish consumers. Therefore, this study investigated concentrations of some PTEs (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, Ni, and Zn) in water, sediment, and fish (<em>Sarotherodon melanotheron</em>) from Lagos and Ologe Lagoons, the ecological and health risks associated with the consumption of the fish as well as the likely sources of the PTEs.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Water, sediment, and fish (<em>S. melanotheron</em>) samples were collected monthly for ten months (June 2022 - March 2023) from three sites: Badore and Baiyeku in Lagos Lagoon and Ologe Lagoon. The concentration of PTEs was determined in the environmental matrices {water, sediment, and three organs (gill, muscle, liver)}. The range of values for method detection limits (MDL), limits of detection (LOD), limits of quantitation (LOQ), and recovery rates were 0.01 – 0.025 mg kg⁻¹, 0.00002 – 0.002 mg L⁻¹, 0.0001 – 0.0067 mg L⁻¹ and 97.19±2.45 - 99.85±1.16% respectively. The ecological risk of PTE in water and sediment was assessed by various indices. Estimated dietary intake (EDI), health risk index (HRI), and target hazard quotient (THQ) were the human health risk assessment indices employed. The distribution and source of the PTEs were analyzed using the coefficient of variation, Pearson's correlation matrix, principal components analysis, and hierarchical cluster analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The water and sediment quality assessment indices indicated that the water and sediment from the lagoons had low contamination with respect to the eight PTEs studied. EDI values were generally less than 1 except for Fe and Zn. THQ for all PTEs in the three sampling stations and across the different population groups was less than 1 except for Fe. PCA revealed two major sources of PTE pollution which are natural and anthropogenic. As, Cd, Cr, Cu, and Pb were probably due to anthropogenic inputs like agricultural operations and industrial activities while Fe, Ni, and Zn may have occurred due to lithological sources like rock weathering and volcanic events.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Based on the result of the study, the waters from the lagoons are still suitable for agricultural usage. The sediments are also largely uncontaminated with respect to the eight PTEs studied. The EDI and THQ show that consumption of <em>S. melanotheron</em> from the sites may not constitute any significant health risk to humans and the sources of the PTEs are lithologic and anthropogenic.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000582/pdfft?md5=6413735cb8070a840985c3198f7e54c3&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000582-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141313974","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":"High plasma magnesium and phosphorus levels and their correlation with struvite urolithiasis in buffaloes","authors":"Ashwani Yadav ,&nbsp;Vineet Kumar ,&nbsp;Jeny K. John ,&nbsp;Surbhi K. Tyagi ,&nbsp;V. Malik","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Urolithiasis is a common urinary tract disease in buffaloes, almost exclusively affects young males, and has significant economic and production impacts. We have investigated hemato-biochemical and urinary changes in an attempt to deduce their correlation with struvite urolithiasis in buffaloes.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Ten male buffalo calves with obstructive urolithiasis were used. Blood samples were used for hematology and elemental analysis. Urine samples were used for physico-chemical examination, microscopy, and elemental analysis. Uroliths were subjected to chemical functional group determination using the FTIR spectroscopy.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The mean neutrophil, leukocyte, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was significantly (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) higher in urolithic buffaloes than in healthy controls. The mean blood calcium and magnesium concentrations were significantly (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) lower and higher in urolithic buffaloes than in healthy controls, respectively. Mean blood phosphorus concentration and calcium-phosphorus ratio were found to be non-significantly (<em>p</em> &gt; 0.05) higher and lower in urolithic buffaloes than in healthy controls, respectively. The urine pH was highly alkaline. Multiple prismatic lid-shaped crystals, along with erythrocytes, leukocytes, and epithelial cells, were found in urine. The mean urinary magnesium and phosphorus concentrations were non-significantly (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05) higher in urolithic buffaloes than in healthy controls. A positive correlation of magnesium (<em>r</em> = 0.864, <em>p</em> = 0.001) and phosphorus (<em>r</em> = 0.849, <em>p</em> = 0.002) concentrations between the blood and urine was observed in urolithic buffaloes. The FTIR spectra of uroliths were similar to those of magnesium ammonium phosphate hexahydrate, MgNH₄PO₄·6H₂O or struvite.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The findings suggest that high plasma magnesium and phosphorus concentrations have a positive correlation with struvite urolithiasis in buffaloes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000569/pdfft?md5=dbabcfa5d926d54309d70d85d67459e9&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000569-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141308362","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":"Determination of Lead (Pb) in Kohl cosmetics sold in the south of Algeria","authors":"Mohamed Amine Kerdoun ,&nbsp;Anissa Zergui ,&nbsp;Oum El-kheir Adjaine ,&nbsp;Sabah Mekhloufi","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Kohl, also known as Kajal and Surma, is a popular cosmetic product in Algeria, particularly in the Saharan regions, and is used by both adults and infants. It is well documented that kohl can contain lead (Pb), which poses significant health risks. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of Pb in kohl products available in the south of the country.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>Sixteen Kohl items were purchased from local markets in Ouargla city then analyzed by FG-AAS to determine Pb Concentration. Statistical analysis was done using Excel 2021. The significance level was determined by p-value ≤0.05.</p></div><div><h3>Results and discussion</h3><p>The analyzed kohl products lacked specific information about their chemical composition on the packaging. FG-AAS revealed that 81.2 % (<em>n</em> = 13) of the products contained Pb, with concentrations ranging from 3,890 to 85,570 mg.kg⁻¹. Pb can be absorbed through the eyes after application, leading to systemic deleterious effects on human health, especially with long-term exposure.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Kohl products marketed in southern Algeria are contaminated with Pb. It is recommended to enforce local regulations that clearly prohibit the incorporation of heavy metals in cosmetic products and to raise awareness among the general population about the risks associated with using these contaminated products.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000557/pdfft?md5=f1b6abff56c72d0039f84f17930df38e&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000557-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141290368","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":"Potentially toxic elements concentration and distribution in soils around artisan workshops in Ago-Iwoye, Southwestern Nigeria","authors":"Olusegun Gbenga Olisa ,&nbsp;Adejumoke Morilat Hashimi ,&nbsp;Olugbenga Tunmise Olatunji ,&nbsp;Omolola Mistura Keyede ,&nbsp;Oluwapamilerin Atinuke Ajayi","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background/Introduction</h3><p>Anthropogenic activities, including those carried out by artisans, have been confirmed to be one of the various means by which potentially toxic elements (PTE) are introduced into the soil. This study aims to determine the PTE concentration and distribution in soils around artisans workshops in Ago-Iwoye, southwestern Nigeria.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Twenty (20) soil samples comprising ten (10) samples from soil around auto-mechanic workshops, six (6) from soils around vulcanizer workshops and four (4) from soils around welder workshops were collected and analyzed for elemental concentration using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Elemental analysis revealed the following trend for selected metals in auto-mechanic, vulcanizing and welding workshops, respectively: Ba (60–100, 100–200 and 130–590 mg.kg⁻¹); Co (10–47, 8–19 and 15–37 mg.kg⁻¹); Cr (29–161, 22–95 and 57–272 mg.kg⁻¹); Cu (28–123, 16–100 and 88–486 mg.kg⁻¹); Ni (11–33, 7–29 and 34–112 mg.kg⁻¹); Pb (17–75, 12–77 and 36–677 mg.kg⁻¹); <em>Sc</em> (2–16, 1–7 and 2–8 mg.kg⁻¹); Sr (13–55, 17–72 and 33–91 mg.kg⁻¹); V (35–212, 20–117 and 40–103 mg.kg⁻¹) and Zn (82–684, 70–548 and 314–3240 mg.kg⁻¹). Geochemical assessment using contamination factor, and geo-accumulation index showed that the artisanal workshops exhibited significant contamination levels for metals such as Ba, Cu, Ni, Pb, Sr, and Zn and the contamination level varied across the artisan workshops with soils around welders workshops showing highest contamination.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Contamination indices revealed the artisan workshops have varying contribution to the metal load in the area and Pollution Load Index (PLI) indicated a decline in soil quality across all artisanal workshops with welding workshops revealing the highest anthropogenic contribution of PTE to the soil.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000533/pdfft?md5=54f136a839276b52ecfdfe86958e3e4e&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000533-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141279037","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":"Therapeutic potential of selenium nanoparticles synthesized by mangrove plant: Combatting oral pathogens and exploring additional biological properties","authors":"Kannan Kamala ,&nbsp;Krishnamoorthy Santhosh ,&nbsp;T. Pavithra ,&nbsp;Pitchiah Sivaperumal","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100167","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100167","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Over the past few decades, nanoparticles have been widely employed to limit the growth of cancer both in vivo and in vitro, as well as many dangerous bacteria, fungi, and viruses. In traditional medicine, a marine plant called <em>Rhizophora mucronata</em> is frequently used to treat skin conditions, inflammation, and diabetes.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>Evaluate the efficacy of selenium nanoparticles synthesized using mangrove plant extracts in combating oral pathogens and assess their potential for additional biological properties towards the development of novel therapeutic interventions for oral infections and related conditions.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In the current study, <em>R. mucronata</em> was utilized to create selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in an environmentally friendly manner. The elements of the material were identified using EDX spectroscopy, its shape was examined using SEM, and its surface Plasmon resonance was measured using UV–Vis spectroscopy. Moreover, FT-IR was used to identify the SeNPs' functional groups.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The produced nanoparticles ranged in size from 20 to 60 nm and had a spherical form. Later analyses concentrated on the ability of the synthesized nanoparticles to combat common oral pathogens that cause dental cavities and other oral diseases. The marine plant-derived SeNPs showed notable zones of inhibition in addition to lethal actions against these oral infections. These nanoparticles also demonstrated anti-inflammatory and potentially effective DPPH radical scavenging qualities.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Based on the above reported results, it can be concluded that SeNPs generated by <em>R. mucronata</em> have significant potential for a variety of pharmacological and medical uses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000521/pdfft?md5=6e31537fe79c78c0de49580f8665cb8a&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000521-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141274715","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":"Sunflower grain yield and oil content affected by zinc fertilization and genotype in drought stress conditions","authors":"Mohammad Ali Amin Jafari ,&nbsp;Mohammad Reza Naderidarbaghshahi ,&nbsp;Ali Soleymani ,&nbsp;Bahram Majd Nasiri","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100169","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Context</h3><p>Drought stress is a major environmental factor limiting sunflower (<em>Helianthus annus</em> L.) growth and productivity, worldwide. Although there has been research on the use of zinc (Zn) to alleviate drought stress in sunflower, more has yet to be indicated on how Zn may affect sunflower yield and biochemical properties in drought stress conditions as the objective of the present research.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>The field experiment was a split plot on the basis of a complete randomized block design with 18 treatments and 3 replicates conducted in the province of Fars, Iran, in 2018. The experimental treatments of drought (main plots) including irrigating at 70 (control, S1), 105 (mild, S2) and 140 mm (severe, S3) evaporation from the evaporation pan and the sub plots (factorial arrangement) of sunflower genotypes (Shams and Barzegar) and Zn fertilizer (ZnSO₄) at 0, 40 and 70 kgha⁻¹ were tested. Different sunflower, growth, yield and biochemical parameters were determined.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Stress significantly affected leaf area index (LAI), tray diameter (TD), grain weight (GW), infertile seeds (I), water use efficiency (WUE) and proline (Pr), and genotype was significant on LAI, TD, number of grains per tray (NGT), GW, WUE, and grain protein (PP). However, Zn significantly increased LAI, PP, GW and WUE by 50, 5.9, 35 and 32 %, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Zn fertilization can alleviate the unfavourable effects of drought stress on sunflower yield and biochemical properties by improving plant growth (LAI), yield (grain weight), and physiology (water use efficiency and protein percentage), and genotype is a determining factor.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000545/pdfft?md5=98a0d884845baaa7ccb5f6b789845c03&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000545-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141290367","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":"Antioxidant potential and mineral elemental profiling of young and mature fruit and leaf of Carica papaya L. cultivar 'Red Lady'","authors":"Sheethal S Kumar ,&nbsp;Gayathri T V ,&nbsp;Krishnakumar K ,&nbsp;Mathew John","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100166","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p><em>Carica papaya</em> is an economically important fruit crop belonging to the family Caricaceae. In this study, we assessed the antioxidant potential and mineral element composition of mature and young fruits, as well as leaves, of the ‘Red Lady’ cultivar of <em>C. papaya</em>.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>The DPPH free radical scavenging assay and the FRAP assay were used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the crude methanolic extract and its butanolic fraction from the mature and young fruit parts and leaf of the <em>C. papaya</em>. The mineral elemental composition was analyzed through ICP-MS analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>DPPH assay showed that butanolic fraction of young leaves (97±1.155%) and seeds (96.33± 0.8819%) exhibited superior antioxidant potential, followed by mature leaves (81.33 ± 1.856%), mature seeds (72.67± 0.8819%), mature pulp (51±1.155%), young pulp (43.67±2.028%), young peel (34.33±1.202%), and mature peel (30±2.309%). Assessment of metal reducing activity using FRAP assay revealed a similar pattern of antioxidant potential as demonstrated by the DPPH assay. The IC-PMS analysis identified eleven elements in both mature and young fruit parts and leaves of the plant. These elements include potassium (K), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), calcium (Ca), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), and cobalt (Co). In both mature and young parts of the fruit, as well as in young leaves, potassium (33,874.68 ± 0.0013 mg kg^-1 to 8365.31 ± 0.00049 mg kg^-1) was the most abundant element. It was followed by magnesium (14,255.82 ± 0.000282 mg kg^-1 to 474.92 ± 0.00125 mg kg^-1) and then calcium (9857.51 ± 0.00049 mg kg^-1 to 366.84 ± 0.00088 mg kg^-1). However, in mature leaves, magnesium (14,255.82 ± 0.000282 mg kg^-1) was the most prevalent, followed by calcium (9857.51 ± 0.00049 mg kg^-1).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This research revealed the antioxidant and metal-reducing properties of both mature and young <em>C. papaya</em> fruit and leaves. These findings underscore the nutraceutical potential of <em>C. papaya</em> in combating diseases related to oxidative stress. Furthermore, the presence of essential mineral nutrients in both the young and mature fruit and leaves enhances their health benefits.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277305062400051X/pdfft?md5=630b3b37dc11f8428da4e7f1acea5878&pid=1-s2.0-S277305062400051X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141250933","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":"Erratum to “Analysis of Seven Drug Related Impurities in Six Samples of Metronidazole API by High Performance Liquid Chromatography”. [Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 3C (2023) 100048]","authors":"Derouicha Matmour ,&nbsp;Nadjib Hamoum ,&nbsp;Khalil Fateh Eddine Hassam ,&nbsp;Yassine Merad ,&nbsp;Nassima Hamdi Ziani","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100147","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000326/pdfft?md5=cbd2a2d49905e099626af83b184f52c1&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000326-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141244193","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":"Index of heavy metal pollution and health risk assessment with respect to artisanal gold mining operations in Ibodi-Ijesa, Southwest Nigeria","authors":"H.A. Kyowe ,&nbsp;O.O. Awotoye ,&nbsp;J.A.O. Oyekunle ,&nbsp;J.A. Olusola","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100160","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Artisanal gold mining can help reduce poverty while creating job possibilities for many low-income and unskilled workers. However, it is an activity with several detrimental societal consequences. Miners are exposed to chemical toxins that have long-term health consequences.</p></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study examined soil degradation, pollution, and environmental hazards from artisanal gold mining in Ibodi-Ijesa, Osun State, Nigeria. The aim is to assess the levels of Cu, Co, Cd, Pb, As, and Ni in the study area as potential indicators of environmental concerns.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Soil samples were systematically collected from 66 distinct locations surrounding the gold mining site, at depths ranging from 0 to 15 cm, within distances of 0 to 500 m, and at intervals of 100 m. These samples underwent standard laboratory procedures for heavy metal analysis using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS).</p><p><em>Results</em>: The findings showed that copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni) concentrations ranged from 80.17 to 100.11 mg.kg⁻¹, 42.11 to 50.07 mg.kg⁻¹, 30.93 to 54.00 mg.kg⁻¹, and 35.30 to 44.20 mg.kg⁻¹, respectively. Nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (As) were all below the detection limit. Although all analysed heavy metal concentrations were lower than the control samples, they outperformed the control values. The contamination index showed no distinct distribution pattern, but all values surpassed those of the control samples. Furthermore, the Health Risk Index was greater than one, indicating possible health hazards for inhabitants.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The study indicated that artisanal gold mining operations in Ibodi-Ijesa substantially influenced soil quality, raising heavy metal concentrations and posing health hazards to adjacent populations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000454/pdfft?md5=39e5a495b3c8483003de61afc870b81d&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000454-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141314654","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":"Corrigendum to “Assessment of Levels and Health Risk of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Selected Sachet Water Packaged from Groundwater Resources in Ogun State, Nigeria”. [Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 5C (2023) 100087]","authors":"Adewale M. Taiwo ,&nbsp;Tunde Hassan ,&nbsp;Ifeoluwa A. Adeoye ,&nbsp;Ganiyat A. Adekoya ,&nbsp;Olamide E. Tayo ,&nbsp;Deborah O. Ogunsola ,&nbsp;Mutiat K. Babawale ,&nbsp;Onyinyechukwu T. Isichei ,&nbsp;Sukurat O. Olayinka","doi":"10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemin.2024.100154","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73997,"journal":{"name":"Journal of trace elements and minerals","volume":"9 ","pages":"Article 100154"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000399/pdfft?md5=d69fc2bcf3c8aabe550cd8dc11a68f0c&pid=1-s2.0-S2773050624000399-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141095577","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}