Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025

  • Research Article

    Pollution Assessment and Distribution of Snails’ Genera at a University Community Dam: Implications for Control Strategies

    Yahaya Maryam, Adejumo Mumuni*, Oloruntoba Omoladun Elizabeth

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 51-59
    Received: 25 June 2025
    Accepted: 7 July 2025
    Published: 25 August 2025
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    Abstract: This study was carried out to evaluate the pollution level and distribution of snails’ genera at a dam within a university community in order to develop efficient control strategies. Water samples and sediment samples were collected at twelve sampling points within the dam for eight weeks and analyzed for heavy metals (Manganese [Mn], Zinc [Zn], Ir... Show More
  • Research Article

    Evaluating Supplementary Irrigation Depths for the Improvement of Water Productivity and Rice Yield in Semi-arid Climate, Eastern Burkina Faso

    Aime Severin Kima, Wendzoodo Amelie Pelagie Yanogo, Bene-Wende Bernice Sandwidi, Etienne Kima, Yu-Min Wang*

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 60-73
    Received: 4 August 2025
    Accepted: 16 August 2025
    Published: 2 September 2025
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    Abstract: In Burkina Faso, supplementary irrigation is promoted as a strategy to overcome the uncertainty of rain and increase sustainably rain-fed rice yield. However, in the actual water scarcity context and the decline of rain water, high productivity cannot be achieved regardless to water use efficiency. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to identify... Show More
  • Review Article

    Eco-friendly and Cost-effective Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Technologies: A Review

    Suresh Aluvihara*, Syed Fakhar Alam, Mohammad Hamid Omar, Askwar Hilonga, Abdulhalim Zaryab, Saleh Sadeg

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 74-85
    Received: 15 August 2025
    Accepted: 26 August 2025
    Published: 11 September 2025
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    Abstract: The escalating global water crisis, driven by population growth, industrialization, and climate change, necessitates urgent advancements in sustainable water and wastewater treatment. Conventional treatment paradigms, while effective, often entail significant operational expenses due to high energy demands, intensive chemical consumption, and compl... Show More
  • Research Article

    Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Water Management Practices in Rural Communities of Central Nigeria: Perceptions of Sustainability by Beneficiaries

    Aisha Abubakar Kana*, Ahmad Abubakar Kana, Mahmud Abdullahi Modibbo, Sunday Yusuf Kpalo

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
    Pages: 86-100
    Received: 11 August 2025
    Accepted: 20 August 2025
    Published: 23 September 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20251103.14
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    Abstract: This research paper explores the significance of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in water resources management, specifically within two communities in Central Nigeria: Awe and Ginda B. The two communities were selected due to the unique conditions they present; Awe is popular for salt production from saline groundwater while Ginda B is a communi... Show More