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Effect of the composting process on physicochemical properties and concentration of heavy metals in market waste with additive materials in the Ga West Municipality, Ghana

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
Purpose The main objective of this study was to assess the physiochemical properties and phytotoxicity of compost made from different organic waste materials sourced from local markets. Methods The Stack pile composting was carried out with market waste,
Carl Tibu, Ted Y. Annang, Negasi Solomon, Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah   +3 more
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Potential for conflict between urban coyotes and people experiencing unsheltered homelessness

Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, EarlyView.
Across North America, both unsheltered homelessness and human–coyote (Canis latrans) conflict are increasing, but the relationship between these phenomena has not been thoroughly explored. We synthesize literature‐based evidence with anecdotal observations that occurred during a 15‐year study of coyotes in Edmonton, Canada, to describe three likely ...
Sage Raymond, Jeff Rose, Colleen Cassady St Clair   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multiple-Use Services as an Alternative to Rural Water Supply Services: A Characterisation of the Approach

Water Alternatives, 2010
Multiple-use services (MUS) have recently gained increased attention as an alternative form of providing rural water services in an integrated manner.
Stef Smits, Barbara van Koppen, Patrick Moriarty, John Butterworth   +3 more
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Occupational health, safety risks and challenges of sanitation workers in healthcare facilities in peri-urban Ghana

Discover Public Health
Background Despite increased attention to the risks faced by sanitation workers, those in healthcare facilities remain understudied. This study assesses the occupational health and safety risks faced by sanitation workers at Asante Mampong Government ...
Kofi Akodwaa-Boadi, Charlotte Bismark Tobil, Ibrahim Mohammed Nweinyimbu Musah, Maxwell Nti, Josephine Amponsah   +4 more
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Unlocking the Multifunctional Properties of Litsea cubeba Essential Oil: Composition, Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm and Insecticidal Activities

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
Unveiling the chemical and biological properties of Litsea cubeba essential oil. ABSTRACT Litsea cubeba essential oil (LCEO) is recognised for its broad spectrum of biological activities, including antimicrobial and insecticidal effects, making it a promising natural alternative to synthetic agents.
Miroslava Kačániová, Minhang Qiao, Alessandro Bianchi, Joel Horacio Elizondo‐Luevano, Anis Ben Hsouna, Rania Ben Saad, Zhaojun Ban, Li Li, Jian Lou, Wissem Mnif, Stefania Garzoli   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rethinking Sanitation: Lessons and Innovation for Sustainability and Success in the New Millennium [PDF]

human development, water ...
Marion W. Jenkins and Steven Sugden
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Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial Sensitivity Profile and Resistance Gene Research in Escherichia coli Isolated From Water and Fish From Lagoa da Conceição, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This paper highlights a concerning scenario of environmental contamination by multidrug‐resistant bacteria, underscoring the need for integrated surveillance and control strategies to address antimicrobial resistance in aquatic environments within the context of One Health.
Francisco Lucas de Amorim Nascimento, Luan Amaral Alexandre, Cynthia Farias Manassi, Alice Cristina da Silva, Luísa Aimée Schmitt Lobe, Gustavo Rocha, Mateus Rocha Ribas, Victor Wolleck, Gabriele Caroline Gottschalk de Abreu, Alessandra Valéria Vortmann, Sheila Mello da Silveira, Rodrigo Barcellos Hoff, Jussara Kasuko Palmeiro, Silvani Verruck   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

RURAL SANITATION [PDF]

American Journal of Public Health, 1916
openaire   +2 more sources

WATER, SANITATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN FRINGE SETTLEMENTS IN NIGERIA [PDF]

The importance of water and sanitation facilities has been reflected in the measurement of human development and in their inclusion in Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Yekeen A. SANUSI
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