Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research (AEER) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality peer-reviewed papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of environmental science and engineering. Work at any scale, from molecular biology through to ecology, is welcomed.

Main research areas include (but are not limited to):

  • Atmospheric pollutants
  • Air pollution control engineering
  • Climate change
  • Ecological and human risk assessment
  • Environmental management and policy
  • Environmental impact and risk assessment
  • Environmental microbiology
  • Ecosystem services, biodiversity and natural capital
  • Environmental economics
  • Control and monitoring of pollutants
  • Remediation of polluted soils and water
  • Fate and transport of contaminants
  • Water and wastewater treatment engineering
  • Solid waste treatment

Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research publishes a variety of article types (Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.). We encourage authors to be succinct; however, authors should present their results in as much detail as necessary. Reviewers are expected to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Indexing: 

Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2023): Submission to First Decision: 6.1 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 16.1 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 9 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)

Open Access Research Article

Investigation of the Effect of Aerosol Deposition by Applying Electrostatic Fields

Received: 07 September 2023;  Published: 01 March 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401009

Abstract

Particulate matter (PM) constitutes a significant risk factor for environmental health regarding ambient air quality. An epidemiological investigation has determined that inadequate air quality is associated with the development of lung and cardiovascular diseases, chronic ailments, respiratory infections, and a significant number of fatalities on a [...]

Open Access Original Research

A Systematic Review about Building Characteristics as Dampness-Related Indicators

Received: 05 October 2023;  Published: 29 February 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401008

Abstract

The consistent associations between dampness and health-related problems, such as allergies and asthma symptoms, explain the growing scientific interest in assessing housing characteristics. Due to a growing interest in the built environment, the present study performed a systematic review to investigate the prevalence of dampness related to specific [...]

Open Access Case Report

Examining the Carbon Management Strategies of Diebold Nixdorf

Received: 28 July 2023;  Published: 17 February 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401007

Abstract

Carbon management is imperative to curb global temperature increases and mitigating climate change impacts. This report explores the carbon management strategies employed by Diebold Nixdorf, a multinational financial and retail technology company. As of 2021, the company has not established specific reduction targets and has not committed to achieving [...]

Open Access Case Report

How do Water Companies Address Environmental Indicators in their ESG Reports?

Received: 26 July 2023;  Published: 30 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401006

Abstract

As climate change is becoming an increasingly crucial issue, it has become critical for firms to report on their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. In particular, this research analyzes how environmental indicators are dealt with and reported on. In the case study examined, namely the company American Water Works, GHG emissions and [...]

Open Access Review

Environmental and Human Health Impact of Antibiotics Waste Mismanagement: A Review

Received: 22 September 2023;  Published: 22 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401005

Abstract

The discovery of antibiotics and their use in the last century substantially shifted the management of an array of infections. However, its unprecedented irrational usage and inept disposal of their waste exposed the ecosystems to unquantifiable antibiotic deposits, triggering the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with its immeasurable critica [...]

Open Access Review

Road Traffic Pollution, Motor Driving Occupation and Human Reproductive Health- An Overview

Received: 20 October 2022;  Published: 22 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401004

Abstract

Generally, automobile vehicles discharge specific contaminants into the surrounding environment during operation, which might affect human and reproductive health. Additionally, a more extended period of sitting while driving is linked with the manifestation of heat in the pelvic region, which might also impact the driver’s semen quality. The data [...]

Open Access Original Research

A Policy and Evaluation Framework for Sustainable Transitions - An Energy Policy Approach

Received: 15 May 2023;  Published: 15 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401003

Abstract

The climate change and the social crisis launched the basis for the policy discussion about future trajectories of development and sustainability. Innovation policies are expected to promote the transformation of complex socio-technical systems and call for fundamentally different societal production and consumption patterns. This is strictly associated [...]

Open Access Perspective

Responsible Materials Stewardship: Rethinking Waste Management Globally in Consideration of Social and Ecological Externalities and Increasing Waste Generation

Received: 04 September 2023;  Published: 04 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401002

Abstract

Unsustainable material extraction, use and disposal - the ‘take-make-waste’ model - places communities globally in a state of social inequalities and environmental conflict (the slow violence of polluting the air, water, and soil we all depend). Current waste management practices are designed for efficiency of disposal but do not address increasing [...]

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research in 2023

Received: 03 January 2024;  Published: 04 January 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2401001

Abstract

The editors of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanism [...]

Open Access Review

Valorization of Plastic Wastes for the Development of Adsorbent Designed for the Removal of Emerging Contaminants in Wastewater

Received: 28 August 2023;  Published: 29 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304055

Abstract

Plastic waste accrual in the environment has been identified as the topmost significant global issue related to modern civilization. Traditional waste disposal methods, such as open burning, landfilling, and incineration, have increased greenhouse gas emissions in economic and material losses. Unless immediate action is made to curtail demand, prolong [...]

Open Access Original Research

Some Value-Added Met-Ocean Products to the RAMMB’s TC Surface Analysis for Marine Meteorological Applications

Received: 31 August 2023;  Published: 20 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304054

Abstract

In the realm of air-sea interaction and marine meteorology, during a tropical cyclone (TC) worldwide since 2006, the Regional and Mesoscale Meteorological Branch (RAMMB) has issued surface wind analysis. Based on this TC’s isotach (line of equal wind speed) analysis, in this paper, much more meteorological-oceanographic (met-ocean) products are develo [...]

Open Access Research Article

Corporate Digital Responsibility and the Business Implications of Quantum Computing

Received: 06 September 2023;  Published: 07 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304053

Abstract

While artificial intelligence has been attracting increasing investment and controversy, a new, and potentially much more powerful technology, Quantum Computing, is on the business horizon. Already, organizations are assessing its potential for addressing a range of computationally challenging issues, such as last-mile optimization and cryptanalysis [...]

Open Access Research Article

Environmental Consequences in the Neighbourhood of Rapid Unplanned Urbanisation in Bangalore City

Received: 24 July 2023;  Published: 01 December 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304052

Abstract

The knowledge of landscape dynamics aids in evolving strategies for the prudent management of natural resources to sustain ecosystem services. The availability of spatiotemporal remote sensing data with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms has aided in assessing the ecological status in urban environments [...]

Open Access Review

The Arsenic Biogeochemical Cycle: A Review

Received: 02 September 2023;  Published: 23 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304051

Abstract

This paper reviews the arsenic in the environment. Arsenic contamination is currently one of the leading environmental problems worldwide. The arsenic (As) cycle is the subject of this article because As is an element with a significant impact on living beings and because of its interrelation with other biogeochemical cycles. The biogeochemical cycle [...]

Open Access Original Research

Transition to Circular Economy in Practice Through Network Governance in Conjunction with Public Governance; Comparative Longitudinal Action Research on Mattresses, Concrete, and Textile in The Netherlands

Received: 24 September 2023;  Published: 21 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304050

Abstract

This paper investigates the practical implementation of transitioning to a circular economy through network governance in conjunction with public governance. The research focuses on a comparative, longitudinal analysis of three Dutch product chains (mattresses, concrete, and textiles) from 2016 to the present. The study based on action research, utili [...]

Open Access Original Research

Impacts of Different Sources of Carbonates on Growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici in Different Growth Media

Received: 18 November 2022;  Published: 13 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304049

Abstract

Fusarium is the most common soil-borne pathogen that causes wilt in many plant crops, among which the tomato is one of the most susceptible crops. This experiment is conducted to analyse the impacts of inorganic carbon compounds i.e., calcium carbonate CaCO3, sodium carbonate Na2CO3 and potassium bicarbonate KHCO3 on the growth of Fusarium oxysporum [...]

Open Access Original Research

Preparation & Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Sodium Alginate-Starch Based Hydrogel by Gamma Radiation and Its Application for the Treatment of Dye Containing Water

Received: 04 September 2023;  Published: 02 November 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304048

Abstract

Hydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic networks of polymers with a high water absorption capacity. We investigated the removal of monovalent cationic dye, methylene blue, from aqueous solutions by a polyvinyl alcohol/Sodium alginate/Starch mix hydrogel to discover a solution to the environmental waste-water problem. By applying a gamma radiation [...]

Open Access Concept Paper

Nexus Between Heat and Air Pollution in Urban Areas and the Role of Resilience Planning in Mitigating These Threats

Received: 14 February 2023;  Published: 17 October 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304047

Abstract

Urban heat island (UHI) effects are evident in many cities globally. Studies have revealed that UHI impacts air pollution and vice versa. However, it is observed that these two severe problems are addressed independently instead of interrelatedly. The study seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the relationship between air pollution and heat [...]

Open Access Original Research

Recycling Spent Coffee Grounds on Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paving Blocks

Received: 14 August 2023;  Published: 03 October 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2304046

Abstract

Decomposition of spent coffee grounds (SCGs), a byproduct of brewing coffee, in disposed landfill sites releases significant amounts of potent greenhouse gases. This study aims to investigate the maximum recycling proportions of SCGs, a nonconventional filler material, for permeable interlocking concrete paving (PICP) blocks. These blocks have a porous [...]

Open Access Original Research

“Look, It’s a Dengue Mosquito”: A Qualitative Study on Living Near Open-Air Dumpsites and Vector-Borne Diseases

Received: 11 May 2023;  Published: 30 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303045

Abstract

Currently, almost half of the human population is at risk of acquiring dengue. Other emerging pathogens affecting human populations transmitted by Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti are chikungunya and Zika viruses. People who live in poor areas are more susceptible to be infected by these diseases. The lack of selective garbage collection and inadequate water [...]

Open Access Original Research

Calculation Method of the Carbon Footprint of Products of Animal Origin Integrated with the Physiological Absorption of Carbon Dioxide: Calculation Example of the CFP of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DPO

Received: 03 March 2023;  Published: 15 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303044

Abstract

The environmental impact of emissions appears to be increasingly important for food, particularly those of animal origin. The LCA (Life-Cycle Assessment) method, an internationally standardized method used to calculate the environmental impact of goods or services, in the carbon footprint, does not take into account the carbon set and consequently the [...]

Open Access Original Research

Carnauba Straw as Feedstock for Solid Biofuel Production

Received: 29 March 2023;  Published: 09 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303043

Abstract

Carnauba straw (Copernicia prunifera), residual biomass derived from wax extraction, was evaluated as a potential feedstock for bioenergy production. The characterization was carried out using elemental analysis, proximate analysis, Higher Heating Value (HHV), FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, and FRX. The carbonization, using a Muffle Furnace, was applied as [...]

Open Access Research Article

Joint Biodiversity Management Committees: A Mechanism to Manage and Conserve Eco-Regions

Received: 31 January 2023;  Published: 07 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303042

Abstract

Sasthamkotta Lake eco-region is a freshwater Ramsar site in Kerala, India. Eco-regions are ecologically and geographically defined larger land or water mass areas with a characteristic assemblage of the ecosystem and significant biodiversity. A decentralized and locally self-sustaining mechanism has been achieved in managing this eco-region by a partici [...]

Open Access Review

Cyanobacterial Biofuel: A Platform for Green Energy

Received: 18 January 2023;  Published: 03 August 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303041

Abstract

Cyanobacteria have great potential as a platform for biofuel production because of their fast growth, ability to fix CO2 gas, and genetic tractability. They also preserve the sustainability of an ecosystem without harming the environment. High-performance biofuels made from cyanobacteria can be utilized as a base for the production of green energy. [...]

Open Access Review

Fuel-Briquetting for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries-A Review

Received: 20 October 2022;  Published: 28 July 2023;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2303040

Abstract

This review covered recent research products on fuel-briquette with emphasis on its production technologies and physical characteristics involving shapes, volumes, resiliencies, and mechanical compressive strengths; combustion properties such as high heating values, volatile matters, moisture contents, ash contents and fixed carbon; chemical analyses [...]

Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) 3rd Edition

17th – 18th September 2023, Online Conference

The world now more than ever needs more innovations to save it. Join the 3rd edition of our “Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES)” international conference in collaboration with Chongqing University, China, and get the chance to contribute and make a significant impact. The conference is a chance for scientists and researchers from around the globe to excavate solutions. IEREK welcomes participants with various scientific backgrounds and offers the opportunity to publish in the Scopus-indexed ASTI Book series by Springer.

For more details, please visit: https://www.ierek.com/events/climate-change-and-environmental-sustainability-cces-3rd-edition#introduction

International Summit on Renewable Energy (INSORE2023)

11th – 17th February 2023, Dubrovnik, Croatia

As an established event organized by University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture and Josip Juraj Strossmayer University Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Croatia, the main goal of the Symposium is to present the scientific results of Croatian and international researchers and in this way to enable a better transfer of scientific achievements into agricultural production. In 2023, the event will be enriched with the Summit, organized by the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Croatia, and North East Renewable Energy Research Lab, India, which will precede the Symposium. The main goal of the Summit is to present and discuss possible solutions for the implementation of climate-friendly innovations, technologies and agronomical practices. In addition to the plenary lectures, the Summit and Symposium are organized in the following sections (themes):

Sections INSORE2023

1.1. Climate-friendly Innovations and Technologies

2.1. Agriculture and Climate Change

For more details, please visit: https://sa.agr.hr/en/group/51/Organizers+INSORE+2023

IDA 2022 World Congress Program

9–13 October 2022, Sydney, Australia

The IDA flagship event returns to Australia a decade from the 2011 IDA World Congress held in Perth. The World Congress will take place during the week of October 9-13, 2022, in the magnificent city of Sydney, Australia, at the International Convention Center Sydney (ICC Sydney), a spectacular location and state of the art facility that opened in 2016 at the world-famous Darling Harbour.

For more information, visit the official website at: https://wc.idadesal.org/

1st International Conference on Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Engineering

31st Aug - 4th Sep 2022, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

The conference is organized by the "Design of Environmental Processes Laboratory", of the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, with the support of the LIFE Programme and of the Green Fund.

The 1st International Conference on Sustainable Chemical and Environmental Engineering will take place both with physical and virtual presence.

The conference aims to encourage the exchange of knowledge between academicians, scientists and engineers on hot issues and current developments in chemical and environmental engineering through sustainable perspective. The participants will have the opportunity to present their recent research findings on an extended spectrum of conference topics and be informed about new challenges, future trends, and technological innovations on sustainable processes following the principles of circular economy.

After the completion of the conference, all abstracts/full papers will be published in the SUSTENG 2022 Conference Proceedings with ISBN number.

For more details, please visit: https://www.susteng.eu/

22nd World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS 2022)

July 31-August 5, 2022, Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, UK

The 22nd Congress is being organised by the British Society of Soil Science on behalf of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

The Congress theme, ‘Soil Science – crossing boundaries, changing society’ focuses on the link between soil and society, with sessions covering soil systems, soil processes, soil management and how we interact with and use soils around the world.

For more information, visit the official website at https://22wcss.org.

International Plant Nutrition Colloquium (IPNC) 2022

August 22-27, 2022, Iguassu Falls, Brazil

Dear Colleagues, Friends and Visitors

I am delighted to invite you to take part in the 19th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium (IPNC).

The Colloquium will be held from August 22 to 27, 2022 in Iguassu Falls, State of Paraná, Brazil. The venue will be Mabu Thermas Resort.

Since its beginning in the early 1950s, the IPNC has grown to become the most important international meeting on fundamental and applied plant nutrition. Building on the success of previous IPNC meetings, more than 800 participants from all over the world are expected in Iguazu Falls. The main theme of the 19th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium is: "Stepping forward to Global Nutrient Use Efficiency". This theme has been chosen to highlight that plant nutrients, fundamental for successful intensification of global crop production can pose an environmental risk if not well used. This intensification is required to meet the demands of the future bio-based society for nutritious food, feed, raw materials, and energy.

The colloquium will provide an excellent forum for the exchange and transfer of knowledge, information and ideas as well as for the creation of new collaborations and fostering synergies in the fields of plant mineral nutrition, plant molecular biology, plant genetics, agronomy, horticulture, ecology, environmental sciences and fertilizer use and production. We invite you to present the recent results of your research related to the different aspects of plant mineral nutrition.

Please, visit our website regularly for updates and news on the colloquium. I look very much forward to seeing you in Iguazu Falls.

Sincerely,

Professor Ciro A. Rosolem

President, IPNC2022

Dep Crop Science

School of Agricultural Sciences

São Paulo State University

For more information, visit the official website at: https://ipnc2022.com/ .

Pakistan Chemical Expo 2022

19-20 July, 2022, Lahore, Pakistan

Global chemical industry with huge outlay of $5.7 trillion is 3rd largest and 4th fastest growing sector. In post Covid era, chemicals being integeral to modern human life, are customizing its offerings in new environment, business styles, culture and the work ethics.

Pakistan Chemical industry with proximity to regional out-performing players is well poised to contribute in global chemical business and take its respectable share from the value chain. The two day’s mega forum & expo, Pakistan Chemical Expo 2022 is geared to achieve the objective of networking with global players, learn & share best innovative practices and participate in corporate culture for a win-win arrangement. With the deployment of 200 plus stalls in Expo and capturing the knowledge inflow delivered by expert speakers in the Forum, PCE 2022 shall accomplish the desired outcome of this largest and palatable event in Asia.

For more information, visit the official website at: http://www.pakistanchemicalexpo.com/about-us.

2022 7th International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development (CEESD 2022)

October 28- 30, 2022, Nanjing, China

Welcome to the official website of 2022 7th International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development (CEESD 2022). CEESD 2022 is organized by Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering (APISE), and will be held in Nanjing, China from Oct. 28 to 30, 2022.

The annual 2022 7th International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development (CEESD 2022) addresses research issues in Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development and applications. It is a leading forum for researchers, practitioners, developers, and users to explore cutting-edge ideas and to exchange techniques, tools, and experiences. We invite the submission of original research contributions.

For more details, please visit: https://www.ceesd.net/

51st International Conference on Environmental Systems

July 10- 14, 2022, Saint Paul, MN, USA

ICES 2022 will cover all topics related to humans living and working in extreme environments with applications inside or outside of terrestrial or outer space habitats or vehicles, including aerospace human factors; environmental control and life-support system technology; environmental monitoring and controls; planetary protection; EVA system technology; life sciences; planetary habitats and systems; and thermal control systems technology for both crewed and uncrewed vehicles.

The conference is open to participants from around the globe spanning academic, government, and space industry organizations.

There will be four days of technical presentations, with approximately 40 sessions.

For more details, please visit: https://www.ices.space/

The 17th IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies

March 27- April 2, 2022, Reno, Nevada, USA

The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies is designed to be the place where new ideas are introduced and the opportunity is provided to interact with the “best of the best”. This is the global conference where new insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices shape the major transformation in water management that is underway. This 17th Conference will be held in Reno, USA.

For more details, please visit: https://iwa-let.org/

2022 Geospatial Water Technology Conference

March 21-23, 2022, Austin, TX, USA

AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference will explore complex systems related to water, including ecological webs, water infrastructure, transportation networks and water-energy-food nexus among others. Presentations on analytical and visualization tools including GIS that can be used for decision-making in such systems are encouraged.

For more details, please visit: https://members.awra.org/iCore/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=GWTC2022

WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2022

February 21-24, 2022, Orlando, Florida, USA

Pre-Conference Workshop February 21 | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida, USA

This conference is jointly hosted by the Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association in cooperation with the Florida Water Environment Association.

Water and wastewater managers and professionals will gather to hear the latest approaches, practices, processes, techniques, case studies, and research in all aspects of utility management.

Over the past 30 years, members of AWWA and WEF have established The Utility Management Conference as one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences available. Come prepared to share your experiences and learn from others in similar situations as we respond to the most pressing management issues of the day.

For more information, visit the official website at: https://www.wef.org/events/conferences/upcoming-conferences/utilitymanagement2022/

The 17th UK Heat Transfer Conference – Postponed

April 3-5, 2022, Chicago, IL, USA and Online

To our deep regret, with the rapid outbreak of the new delta variant of Covid-19 and with travel restrictions applied both within the UK and especially from abroad, we have concluded that it will not be feasible to hold UKHTC-2021 in September, 2021. We have, however, secured alternative dates at the same venue in Spring

2022 by which time we trust that the virus will have been fully contained. The new dates for the conference will be April 3-5, 2022.We will be updating the website with further details, including revised submission deadlines, in the weeks ahead.

The 17th UK Heat Transfer Conference will be held at the university where Osborne Reynolds and Thomas Stanton undertook their pioneering researches!  

For more details, please visit:https://www.uknhtc.org/

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