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 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.

Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 6.2 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 16.2 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 9 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)

Open Access Original Research

The Intra-Institutional Waste Management in Montevideo Healthcare Centers

Received: 23 September 2024;  Published: 20 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502023

Abstract

Healthcare Waste (HCW) management is a pressing challenge in Latin America, where insufficient regulatory enforcement, poor segregation practices, and the lack of accurate generation data hinder sustainable waste management. This study presents a methodological proposal for the internal management of HCWs in Healthcare Centers (HCCs) in Uruguay, based [...]

Open Access Review

An Overview of the Hydrocarbon Sector in India for Carbon Capture Scope

Received: 28 November 2024;  Published: 07 May 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502022

Abstract

The hydrocarbon sector in India plays a pivotal role in the country's energy landscape, encompassing exploration, production, refining, and distribution activities. This abstract provides a concise overview of the sector's current status, challenges, and prospects. India's hydrocarbon reserves range from conventional to unconventional sources, with [...]

Open Access Research Article

Analysis of Global Scientific Production on Health Service Waste through Bibliometric and Scientometric Indicators

Received: 19 October 2024;  Published: 27 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502021

Abstract

Inadequate management of healthcare waste represents a significant challenge to public health and the environment. This study aims to analyze global scientific production on healthcare waste using bibliometric and scientometric indicators, providing a comprehensive overview of research trends and areas of interest. Data from academic databases were [...]

Open Access Original Research

Utilizing Machine Learning to Map Aquatic Weed Yields for Biochar Production: A Case Study in the Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia

Received: 26 September 2024;  Published: 17 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502020

Abstract

Aquatic weeds present significant ecological and socio-economic challenges in the Bangweulu Wetlands of northern Zambia, where their proliferation disrupts aquatic ecosystems, impedes fishing activities, and affects local livelihoods. Despite these challenges, aquatic weeds also offer a unique opportunity for sustainable biochar production, a clean [...]

Open Access Original Research

Hydrochemical Characteristics of Groundwater in the Mutoshi Deposit Environment, Kolwezi (Lualaba, DR Congo)

Received: 19 September 2024;  Published: 16 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502019

Abstract

This study examines the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in the Mutoshi mining environment in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, addressing gaps in understanding the impact of mining on water quality. Despite the DRC's vast water resources, only 26% of the urban population has access to safe drinking water, with the Mutoshi aquifer, [...]

Open Access Original Research

Assessment of the Main Elements for a Healthcare Waste Management System Using Analytical Hierarchical Process

Received: 16 October 2024;  Published: 10 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502018

Abstract

When addressing Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM), numerous factors play a crucial role in ensuring its safety and environmentally responsible handling within institutional processes. Recognizing this imperative, this study employed the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) methodology to establish a comprehensive assessment of 10 primary criteria [...]

Open Access Original Research

Sustainable Alternatives for Energy Generation and Food Production in Brazil

Received: 23 September 2024;  Published: 07 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502017

Abstract

Urbanization driven by industrialization and population growth amplifies food consumption and reinforces the need for more fuels and energy. However, the expansion of biofuels can impose risks on long-term food security. This paper examines potential alternative crops for energy generation and food production, including those used by family farmers [...]

Open Access Concept Paper

Enhancing Biodiversity Education and Outreach for Conservation Awareness and Environmental Stewardship

Received: 15 August 2024;  Published: 02 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502016

Abstract

Biodiversity—the rich variety of life on Earth—is essential for ecosystem stability and resilience, which, in turn, supports human well-being. However, human activities, such as habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation, and climate change, are placing unprecedented pressures on global biodiversity, emphasizing the need for urgent conservatio [...]

Open Access Research Article

An Analysis of Thermal Comfort in a School’s Outdoor Space: A Case Study of a Typical School, Dubai, UAE

Received: 29 October 2024;  Published: 01 April 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2502015

Abstract

Outdoor school spaces are significant, as they provide great opportunities for outdoor exploration, leading to the overall enhancement of a student’s well-being. This paper analyzes the outdoor school spaces in Dubai to optimize them and ensure their thermal comfort. To achieve this aim, using a mixed methodology approach of survey, field observation [...]

Open Access Original Research

Development of a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Framework for Hemp-Based Building Materials in Australia

Received: 18 December 2024;  Published: 27 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501014

Abstract

The construction industry, a cornerstone of global economic and social progress, is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to its significant environmental footprint. Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained attention as a renewable material for building applications, offering potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions [...]

Open Access Review

Wind Turbines for Decarbonization and Energy Transition of Buildings and Urban Areas: A Review

Received: 14 August 2024;  Published: 26 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501013

Abstract

The recent tendencies of drastic variations of environmental conditions, inundations, severe winds, and gusts besides heavy and unexpected long-duration rains showed the world an image of what could happen if emissions and global warming are not adequately controlled. Implementing new energy solutions as fast as possible is essential to cope with climat [...]

Open Access Original Research

Physical Education: Equity of Learning and Social Inclusion for Blind Students

Received: 15 July 2024;  Published: 19 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501012

Abstract

Equity in the educational system is crucial to addressing the needs of all students without distinction, from their initial access to education through to graduation. Achieving equity requires implementing reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students can attend classes, actively participate, and learn effectively. Equity entails transforming inequ [...]

Open Access Original Research

The Remediation of Hexavalent Chromium Using Orange Peel Biosorbent from Industrial Effluents

Received: 28 February 2024;  Published: 09 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501011

Abstract

One major cause of aquatic pollution is the accumulation of heavy metal ions. This study shows the biosorption properties of orange peel for removing chromium (CrVI) from industrial wastewater at a laboratory scale. This study focused on the biosorption of CrVI using orange peel biosorbent (OPB) from aqueous solutions in the plastic industry (PI), texti [...]

Open Access Project Report

Community Empowerment in Peri-Urban Areas through Solar Technologies: A Case Study in Central Mexico

Received: 02 September 2024;  Published: 07 February 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501010

Abstract

This article explores a strategy to empower vulnerable communities by transferring solar technology as a path to energy justice development. The proposed methodology is based on preliminary research on energy uses according to the needs, practices, and customs of the communities. The study focuses on the cases of three women with productive vocations [...]

Open Access Research Article

Carbon Footprint Assessment Initiative and Trees Role in Reducing Emissions

Received: 08 October 2024;  Published: 23 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501009

Abstract

Carbon emissions are quantified in terms of carbon dioxide equivalents, generated through a specific activity or accumulated throughout the life stages of a product or service. Given the growing concern about climate change and the role of carbon dioxide emissions in global warming, this initiative aims to create awareness and understanding of the impac [...]

Open Access Original Research

Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination on Road Dust: A Case Study of Khulna City

Received: 06 September 2024;  Published: 20 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501008

Abstract

The concentration of heavy metals in road dust poses significant risks to human health and the environment. This study investigates the characteristics of road dust, focusing on the contamination level of heavy metals like lead (Pb), iron (Fe), and arsenic (As). Road dust samples were collected from various locations in Khulna city. They went through [...]

Open Access Original Research

On the Relation between Overwater Friction Velocity and the Wind Speed During Tropical Cyclones

Received: 17 October 2024;  Published: 15 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501007

Abstract

In the realm of marine meteorology, physical oceanography, and coastal and ocean engineering, the wind-stress across the air-sea interface plays a dominant role. However, under tropical cyclone conditions, there is no consensus for the formulation of the drag coefficient, Cd, in the literature. Based on the wind-gust method and the measurements from [...]

Open Access Concept Paper

The Bio Steel Cycle Meets Indoor Farming - CCUS with the SusCiP Principle in Agriculture

Received: 06 September 2024;  Published: 15 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501006

Abstract

The World climate is changing, with a great impact on global food production systems. Extreme weather events, floods, wildfires and draughts are phenomena of disrupted previously stable natural weather patterns, which are vital for crop production and animal husbandry alike. Most of the World’s food is produced in temperate climatic zones rich in [...]

Open Access Original Research

Research on the Whole Life Cycle Assessment of Automobile Instrument Cross Beam Based on Lightweight

Received: 01 September 2024;  Published: 10 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501005

Abstract

To study the environmental impact of automobile components, life cycle assessment (LCA) is adopted to study the environmental impact of instrument cross beams made of steel and magnesium alloy crossbeams. Comparative environmental impact analyses of both instrument crossbeams are conducted through parametric analysis, scenario analysis, sensitivity [...]

Open Access Original Research

Winter Cover Crops: Relationship between Photosynthetically Active Radiation Interception and Weed Number and Productivity

Received: 04 July 2024;  Published: 06 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501004

Abstract

The aim of this work was to determine the photosynthetically active radiation interception (iPAR) during the cover crop (CC) growth cycle, the number and aerial dry matter (ADM) of weeds, and productivity in the following soybean and maize rotation crop. To do this, experiments with CC were performed in 2015-2016 using Hordeum vulgare L., Lolium multifl [...]

Open Access Original Research

Sustainable Water Management Using Rainfall-Runoff Modelling in Rift Valley Basin, East Africa

Received: 03 September 2024;  Published: 06 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501003

Abstract

Managing water resources offers crucial information about the availability of water supplied from catchments into water bodies, which plays a vital role in water resource engineering. However, due to changes in the global climate, hydrological modeling of river catchments is critically crucial for socio-economic development and livelihoods. Numerous [...]

Open Access Editorial

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research in 2024

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501002

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 2024. 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 Original Research

The Nexus between Energy Poverty and Environmental Change in Zimbabwe

Received: 20 June 2024;  Published: 01 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2501001

Abstract

Over the years, energy poverty has been seen as a major struggle in Zimbabwe and globally. This paper tries to find the relationship between energy poverty and environmental change. Ecological footprint represents a degradation in this paper. The findings showed an insignificant relationship between renewable energy and ecological footprint in Zimbabwe [...]

Open Access Concept Paper

FlowingLife: AI Enhancing Environmental and Economic Benefits for Aquatic Ecosystems Based on Optimizing Altered Flow Regimes

Received: 01 August 2024;  Published: 24 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2404028

Abstract

This proposed FlowingLife framework addresses the challenges of optimizing altered flow regimes in Irish plans and programs to improve Irish aquatic ecosystems' economic and environmental outcomes. The framework uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques to revolutionize flow regime management and decision-making processing, providing sustainable [...]

Open Access Original Research

Trace Elements Spatial Distribution in the Groundwater near the Subarnarekha River Basin - Jamshedpur, India

Received: 07 August 2024;  Published: 06 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2404027

Abstract

The present study assessed the spatial distribution of trace elements in the groundwater near the Subarnarekha River Basin - Jamshedpur, India. Half of this city's water need (48.11%) relies on groundwater resources. GIS-based maps were constructed using ArcGIS 10.3 software to describe the spatial distribution of Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium [...]

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RETASTE: Rethink Food Resources, Losses, and Waste 4th International Conference

September 25-27, 2024, Heraklion, Greece

The global food chain system is the single largest source of greenhouse gasses in the world, and the largest cause of biodiversity loss, terrestrial ecosystem destruction, freshwater consumption, and waterway pollution, due to the mismanagement of biocides and nutrients. On top of these deficiencies, approximately 40% of all produced food is wasted throughout farm-to-fork processes, while more than 900 million people remain undernourished. The margin for improvement of the global food chain system is therefore huge, and may unlock pathways towards the stability of the Earth's ecosystem and a better future for humanity.

Against this background, the RETASTE Conference initiates a dialogue for innovative solutions and optimization schemes that exploit significant opportunities for food waste reduction, reuse, and recycling at all stages of the food life cycle, as well as their scalability and commercial translatability. In parallel, RETASTE aims to address the social aspects of food waste issues, as well as to highlight ways to tackle social and perception barriers against reducing our environmental footprint, thus shifting the evolving future of social, market, and global megatrends.

Through the conservation of resources, the strengthening of the social fabric, and the development of new value chains, RETASTE supports the implementation of the Circular Economy concept.

The audience of RETASTE includes academia, industry, and stakeholders, and is truly transdisciplinary, as dictated by the topics of the conference.

Join us to Rethink Food Waste!

For more details, please visit: https://retaste.gr/

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