Volume 2 (2022)
Volume 1 (2021)
Number of Volumes 3
Number of Issues 10
Number of Articles 69
Number of Contributors 103
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Acceptance Rate 43 %
Time to Accept (Days) 45
Number of Indexing Databases 3
Number of Reviewers 44
Web of Science Citations 157
Web of Science H-index 9
Google Scholar Citations 88
Google Scholar h-index 5

Water and Environmental Sustainability (WES) is an open access quarterly FREE CHARGE Publication as a non-commercial publication. The title welcomes original, review, novel and high-impact contributions from the related Environmental science and Water issues. All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through a trustworthy software named iThenticate to be assured about its originality and then rigorously peer-reviewed by the international reviewers.

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Original Article
Mapping the Environmental and Economic Cost of Soil Loss on the Resiliency of Abia State Hydrological Basin: A study between 1972 and 2015

Uwadiegwu Ibeabuchi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 1-21

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.121

Abstract
  Soil erosion is one of the major environmental issues which has caused considerable economic damage and still remains an intractable problem in many parts of Abia state. InVEST model was used to map the environmental and economic cost of soil loss by studying: (1.) sediment exported and retained from ...  Read More

Original Article
Perceptions and practices on e-waste management in selected institutions of Zimbabwe

Margaret Macherera; Vusumuzi Maphosa; David Zezai

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 22-31

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.2231

Abstract
  Rapid industrialisation has seen the integration of electronic devices for process automation to support increased consumer demand and remain competitive.The rapid adoption of these devices has raised the production of e-waste.E-waste poses environmental and public health hazards.Proper management of ...  Read More

Original Article
Study of Cd (II) ions biosorption from aqueous solution by wheat bran

Bashkim Thaçi; Salih Gashi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 32-42

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.3242

Abstract
  Wheat bran without any chemical treatment was used as biosorbent for sorption of cadmium ions from aqueous solution. The structure of biosorbent was characterized by ATR-IR spectra and pH of the point zero charge (pHPZC). The effect of initial metal concentration, biosorbent dose, contact time, temperature, ...  Read More

Original Article
Methylene blue reduction utilizing waste of low-cost tea

CHEN Yanuo; TIAN Tian; ZHANG Xinxiang; WANG Yuanyuan; TANG Jianfei; LI Weidong; CAO Yong

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 43-47

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.4347

Abstract
  Stains are extremely utilized in various industrial dying aims like materials, food, cosmetics, paper print, Leather, etc. Among those stains, Methylene blue is the most typical one that is utilized in different industries. Furthermore, Tea is one of the most popular beverages and about 3.5 million tons ...  Read More

Original Article
Mapping Seasonal Flood Inundation and Developing an Early Warning System for Lagos Metropolis (Nigeria): A study between 1990 and 2011

Uwadiegwu Ibeabuchi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 48-67

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.4867

Abstract
  Flooding has become a major environmental hazard in Lagos metropolis in recent years due to its topography, population growth, rapid urbanization and extreme weather events such as rainfall. Seasonal flood inundation simulation was modeled and an early warning system was developed for Lagos metropolis ...  Read More

Original Article
Effect of Engineering Properties of Soft Clay Soil Stabilized with Limestone, Eggshells Powder and Eggshells Ash

Shaimaa M. Abdulrahman; Ahmed S.A. Al- Gharbawi; Ammar A. Al-Sultan

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, Pages 68-75

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.6875

Abstract
  Soft clay soil is one of the problematic soil which is widespread in Iraq especially in middle and south of Iraq and has a low bearing capacity. This study investigates some of the mechanical properties of soft clay soil after adding the environmental waste material, egg shells. This study compares eggshell ...  Read More

Perceptions and practices on e-waste management in selected institutions of Zimbabwe

Margaret Macherera; Vusumuzi Maphosa; David Zezai

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, , Pages 22-31

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.2231

Abstract
  Rapid industrialisation has seen the integration of electronic devices for process automation to support increased consumer demand and remain competitive.The rapid adoption of these devices has raised the production of e-waste.E-waste poses environmental and public health hazards.Proper management of ...  Read More

Building a Resilient Climate Regulatory Ecosystem for Nigeria

Uwadiegwu Ibeabuchi

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 1-15

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.1.15

Abstract
  Terrestrial ecosystems, which store more carbon than the atmosphere, are vital in influencing carbon dioxide-driven climate change. Climate and land-use change are critical and interlinked components of the carbon budget in human-dominated landscape. Using InVEST model, maps of land use and stocks in ...  Read More

Study of Cd (II) ions biosorption from aqueous solution by wheat bran

Bashkim Thaçi; Salih Gashi

Volume 3, Issue 2 , June 2023, , Pages 32-42

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.2.3242

Abstract
  Wheat bran without any chemical treatment was used as biosorbent for sorption of cadmium ions from aqueous solution. The structure of biosorbent was characterized by ATR-IR spectra and pH of the point zero charge (pHPZC). The effect of initial metal concentration, biosorbent dose, contact time, temperature, ...  Read More

ling women by Greenhouse plan as illustrated in the Post-Feminist Tamil Film 36 Vayadhinile

Sanjoli Mobar; Pradeep Bhatnagar

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 9-12

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.2.4.912

Abstract
  Post-feminism happened in the '80s, and it is a favorably discussed issue because the word “post” could be directed as “dead” or “after” feminism. Its objectives are various from second-wave and third-wave feminism. One of the major post-feminism objectives is that ...  Read More

Domestic sewage improvement Purification under long sewer line situation in a lab system by Aspergillus Niger bio augmentation

Saviour Aletor

Volume 3, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 16-20

https://doi.org/10.52293/WES.3.1.1620

Abstract
  The Aspergillus Niger bio augmentation influence on COD and protein disposal in domestic effluent under wastewater requirements have been considered. The sewage simulation bioreactor has been operating at a hydraulic retention time of 17-hour, 20°C, and PH 7.8 beneath aerobic circumstances. While ...  Read More

Original Article
Superhydrophobic Surface Behaviour of X80 Steel Prepared by Etching Method

Mohd Talha; Yangang Jiang; Xiaohong Wang; Hao Liu; Shilei Xu; Yuanhua Lin

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 September 2023

Abstract
  In order to solve the corrosion and wax deposition problem of X80 steel used in oil pipelines, a hydrophobic surface layer was prepared by ferric chloride pre-etching followed by hydrochloric acid etching and finally surface modification with fluorosilane. The study revealed that the best hydrophobic ...  Read More

Original Article
Mapping Carbon Storage and Sequestration in Nigeria: A REDD Policy Initiatives

Uwadiegwu Ibeabuchi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 September 2023

Abstract
  Forests play an important role in removing carbon from the atmosphere and help slow climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide and store as carbon while fire, disease, vegetation conversion such as land use change releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In this study, InVEST model was adopted ...  Read More

Original Article
Heavy metals in dry depositions as indices of atmospheric pollution in Enugu Urban, Enugu State, Nigeria

Calistus C Okudo; Nwachukwu R Ekere; Chukwuma OB Okoye

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 September 2023

Abstract
  The study determined the concentrations of heavy metals in dry deposition in Enugu Urban, Nigeria. Dry deposition samples are collected using plastic containers mounted on elevation of 3 meters at 9 various locations with 3 sampling stations per location and left for 30 days. The dust samples were collected ...  Read More

Original Article
Assessment of the spatio temporal dynamics of water delivery as a provisioning ecosystem service within the south eastern flank of mount manengouba

Usongo A Patience; Ediamam Epalle Guy Marcel; Mboza J. C. Yengeh

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 September 2023

Abstract
  Water, an ecosystem service of Mount Manengouba is under threat. The study analyzed the spatiotemporal dynamics of water quality and quantity parameters from three streams (Shut, Chambre noir and Poladam)   at three points (source, human habitation upstream and human habitation downstream) ...  Read More

Original Article
Impact of sub-rivers feeding the Shatt Al- Arab River on its water quality

Zuhal Abdulhadi Hamza

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 12 March 2023

Abstract
  This study's objective was to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of the Shatt Al-Arab River in the Basra Governorate for irrigation purposes. These characteristics were pH, EC, Total Dissolved Solids, Calcium, Magnesium, Total Suspended Solids, and Nitrate. The Canadian Council of Ministers ...  Read More

Original Article
Estimation of The Different Aspects of Water Demand for Selected Regions in The Lower Reach of Euphrates River

Dheyaa H. Dagher; Imad H. Obead

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 12 March 2023

Abstract
  This research aimed to estimate and analyse the water demand for the Muthanna and Thi-Qar provinces in Iraq's lower Euphrates River Basin. WEAP, CROPWAT model, and statistical forecasting methods were used to estimate agricultural, municipal, and industrial water demand. The results showed that the municipal ...  Read More

Original Article
Development of a Distributed Fuzzy Curve Number for Simulating Monthly Sediment Load

Tayebe Tahmasbi; Khodayar Abdollahi; Mehdi Pajoohesh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 March 2023

Abstract
  Curve number is a dimensionless empirical method for predicting direct runoff. Since river discharge and sediment load are highly connected thus the relationship between runoff and bed load could be used to evaluate the continuous sediment load. This study proposes a new curve number that characterizes ...  Read More

Publisher:
Forscher Publication

Editor-in-Chief:
Professor Miklas Scholz

Associate Editor:
Professor Rafid Alkhaddar


Frequency: Quarterly

Online ISSN: 2710-3404

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