@Research Paper <#LINE#>Vegetation Regeneration in Formerly degraded Hilly areas of Rwampara, South Western Uganda<#LINE#>Juliet@Kyayesimira,JuliusB.@Lejju<#LINE#>1-7<#LINE#>1.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-034.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Biological Sciences, Kyambogo University, UGANDA @ Department Biology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, UGANDA <#LINE#>10/2/2015<#LINE#>20/6/2015<#LINE#>Rwampara hills located in South Western Uganda have long been subjected to intensive degradation due to increased human activities. The hills have been left bare as a result of vegetation clearing for agricultural land, charcoal burning and grazing. In 1998, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) attempted to restore the degraded hilly areas with the aim of establishing the restoration potential. With the cooperation of the local people, NEMA set aside some parts of the hills to allow natural regeneration, while another parts were planted with exotic tree species mainly Eucalyptus spp and Pinus patula. This paper presents findings of an assessment on the level of indigenous vegetation regeneration in the three zones namely; restored, planted and areas undergoing degradation due to grazing. The indigenous vegetation was sampled using nested quadrats set along line transects. The results indicate that species richness was different among the three habitat types with the highest number (17 species) recorded in the degraded (grazing) area, followed by the restored area (12 species) and the plantation had the least (10 species). Species density was highest in the restored zone (289.83/ha) and least (80.2/ha) in the plantation zone. The most common indigenous tree species regenerating in all the three study zones were; Olea europaea subsp. africana, Albizia adiathifolia and Markhamia lutea <#LINE#> @ @ Olson J and Berry L., Land degradation in Uganda: It’s extent and impact, Kampala, Uganda, (2003) @No $ @ @ Kent M and Coker P., Vegetation Description and Analysis, A practical approach, New York, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, (1996) @No $ @ @ Kasenene J.M., The influence of selective logging, felling Intensity and gap size on the regeneration of a tropical moist forest in Kibale forest reserve, Uganda. PhD dissertation, Michigan State University, (1987) @No $ @ @ Lejju B.J., An assessment of the status of exotic plant species and Natural vegetation types of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park South Western Uganda, M. 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Utrecht, 163, 1-267 (1960) @No $ @ @ @No $ <#LINE#>Assessment of Ground water quality in and around Narsapur-Mogalthur mandals of West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, India<#LINE#>M.S.V.K.V.@Prasad,Praveena@G.Siva,Ch.Durga@Prasad,P.V.V.Prasada@Rao<#LINE#>8-12<#LINE#>2.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-061.pdf<#LINE#>Swarnandhra Engineering College, Narsapur, A.P., INDIA @ Dept. of Environmental sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A.P., INDIA<#LINE#>4/3/2015<#LINE#>19/4/2015<#LINE#>Due to naturally occurring and anthropogenic activities the quality of ground water has been deteriorating all around world. In this study the physical-chemical characteristics of ground water samples were investigated in pre- monsoon season (April-May) with a view to identify the groundwater quality for its potability and irrigational use. The water samples were collected across 39 villages of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh in the mandals of Mogalthur and Narsapur. The samples collected were analyzed for pH, Colour, TDS, EC, Total alkalinity, Total hardness, Turbidity, Calcium, Sulphates, Nitrates, Chlorides, Iron and Fluoride. The results show salinity slightly high, which is a clear indication of change in the quality of ground water due to excessive irrigational and aqua cultural activities, cautioning appropriate steps that have to be initiated to maintain the sustainability of the ground water eco system. <#LINE#> @ @ UNICEF, Progress on sanitation and drinking water-update, 8-9 (2012) @No $ @ @ Yadav Janeswar, Pathak R.K. and Khan Eliyas., Analysis of Water Quality using Physico–chemical parameters Satak Reservoir in Khargone District, M.P, India, International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2(1), 9-11 (2013) @No $ @ @ Appelo C.A.J. and Postma D., Geochemistry, groundwater and pollution: Rotterdam, A.A. 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The investigation revealed that 27 species belonging to 15 genera and 9 families coming under 3 orders and 2 classes, were observed, photographed and also identified up to species level and are reported for the first time in this region. Among 22 genera of rotifers, the maximum of 11 species belonged to family Brachionidae followed by 5 species from family Lecanidae, 2 species of Euchlanidae, Collurellidae, Notommatidae and Philodinidae respectively. One species each from family Trichocercidae, Testudinellidae and Filinidae. The genus Brachionus, Keratella and Euchlanis was found in all the five sampling points. Euchlanis dialata was abundant while Macrotrachela quadricornifera was found to be least. Species abundance was higher at Gandehosahalli followed by Darsaguppe, Kannalu, Edmuri and lowest in Pandavapura sampling stations. Shannon’s diversity was also found to be highest at Gandehosahalli (2.63) while low in Pandavapura (1.78). The samples of water were used to conduct physico-chemical parameters like temperature, electrical conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, total alkalinity, total hardness, chlorides, total solids, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, sulphate, phosphate and nitrate etc. Statistical interpretations of data were presented based on correlation analysis. The population of rotifes were positively correlated with pH, total alkalinity, hardness and negativly correlated with total suspended solids and total solids of water samples.<#LINE#> @ @ Alam AKMN, Islam M.A, Mollah M.F.A, Haque M.S., Status of zooplankton in newly constructed ponds and their relation to some meteorlogical and limnological factors. Bang J Fish.,16(1), 83–88 (1987) @No $ @ @ Shil J., Ghosh A.K and Rahaman S.M.B., Abundance and diversity of zooplankton in semi intensive prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farm. 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Biol., 62, 525-545 (2002) @No $ @ @ @No $ <#LINE#>Liquid Fertilizer from Food Waste - A Sustainable Approach<#LINE#>SyedaAzeem@Unnisa<#LINE#>22-25<#LINE#>4.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-092.pdf<#LINE#> Department of Environmental Science, University College of Science, Osmania University, Telangana State, Hyderabad , INDIA<#LINE#>16/4/2015<#LINE#>29/5/2015<#LINE#>Food waste actually has a good potential if it is processed into organic liquid fertilizer rather throwing away. The present research study deals with conversion of food waste generated from restaurants, marriage halls and hotels into organic liquid fertilizer through anaerobic process in the Cherlapally Industrial Area for improving service level benchmarks as designed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. The food waste was processed in a closed container along with addition of molasses in anaerobic conditions where after 72 hours the food waste started converting into organic liquid fertilizer and a by-product as pulp. The NPK values were analyzed in the liquid fertilizer which showed N-1.15 %, P- 0.308% and K- 0.7% and in pulp N-0.39%, P-0.159% and K-0.51%. Pot culture experiments in triplicate were conducted to test the toxicity of the organic liquid fertilizer for seed germination. Liquid fertilizer has many advantages because of easy process, inexpensive and no side effects. The resulting benefits are very likely to fertilize crops, to maintain the stability of nutrient elements in the soil and reducing the bad impacts of chemical fertilizers. 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The order of all major distributed ions is - CO2- �� Cl � HCO �Ca2+�SO-2� Na �� NO � Mg2+ �K �� F- . Majority of samples are considered unsuitable for drinking purposes (TDS � 500 mg /L). For classifying ground water, quality parameters like SAR, RSC, % Na, PI and CAI are calculated. 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Pest.Period. Env. Pollu., 97-102, (2004) @No $ @ @ Aziz F, Akhtar Y., Bilal B. and Parveen N., Effect of Fluoride Exposure on Key Enzymes Activity of Protein - Carbohydrate Metabolism in Gills of Fresh Water Fish Tilapia mossambica, Keenjhar Lake, Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 2(8), 24-27 (2013) @No $ @ @ @No $ <#LINE#>Drinking water Quality assessment for pH and Total Dissolved Solids<#LINE#>S.@Chakraborty,Nandini@V.,<#LINE#>39-44<#LINE#>7.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-107.pdf<#LINE#>PES Institute of Technology, 100 Feet Ring Road, Karnataka, INDIA<#LINE#>7/5/2015/<#LINE#>17/6/2015<#LINE#>Physical assessment of drinking water quality was carried out for the samples takenBangalore, India. Being one of the fastest growing cities in India, inevitably Bangalore is facing the pressure of supplying safe and healthy drinking water to such a huge population. Therefore, it is of high importancquality in such places. In this present study water samples were collected from all over Bangalore peripheral regions as well as a proportion from the central region as well. Test for pH and Total dissolved solids were carrie1581 water samples. The whole city was divided in six regions for wellparameters were found to fairly exceed the standard values in certain places. All the unfitness of the water may haoccurred due to the poor storage and maintenance system.<#LINE#> @ @ Gupta D.P. and Sunitaa Saharan J.P., Physiochemical Analysis of Ground Water of Selected Area of Kaithal City (Haryana) India, Researcher,1(2), 1-5 (2009) @No $ @ @ Pradhan B. and Pirasteh S., Hydro-chemical analysis of the ground water of the Basaltic catchments: upper Bhatsai Region, Maharastra, The open Hydrology journal,5, 51-57 (2011) @No $ @ @ Saravanakumar K. and Ranjith K.R., Analysis of water quality parameters of groundwater near Ambattur industrial area, Tamil Nadu, India, Indian Journal of Science and Technology,4(5), 660-662 (2011) @No $ @ @ Prakash K.L. and Somashekar R.K., Groundwater quality - Assessment on Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Urban district, India Journal of Environmental Biology,27(4), 633-637 (2006) @No $ @ @ Khayum A., Nandini N., Chandrashekar J.S. and Durgesh R., Assessment of Drinking Water Quality of Bangalore West Zone, India - A case Study, Environ. 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Department of Botany, Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara-415002, M.S., INDIA @ Miraj Mahavidyalaya, Miraj-416410, M.S., INDIA<#LINE#>21/5/2015<#LINE#>29/7/2015<#LINE#>Venna lake is one of the well known water reservoir from Western Ghats. It has gained importance as point of tourism and also because of the water supply to the hill station Mahabaleshwar. To know the quality of water and algal growth of this lake, physicochemical and biological parameters like temperature, pH, total alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, free CO, total hardness, phosphate, silica and algal biodiversity was carried out monthly from October 2013 to September 2014. Data obtained in this study has shown the correlation between physico-chemical parameters and occurance of algae found therein. 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There are varieties of climate and altitudinal variations compiled with varied ecological habitats. This region is still unexplored due to unawareness and less attention towards this subject. The study was first time conducted in this region to explore macrofungi which have socio-economic and medicinal importance. The study was conducted in 5 different sites from June 2012 to September 2013 which includes urban,rural as well as agricultural areas of Rewa region, Chuhiya region, Tyonthar region, Sohagi region forest and Semariya region. A total no of 37 mushroom species in 19 genera belonging to 13 families in 10 orders were first time recorded in this region. Shannon diversity index, Simpson diversity index and species richness was highest in Rewa region which were 1.3311, .9445 and 1.69 respectively. Several workers have studied the floristic composition previously but they have neglected fungi in their biodiversity studies. The floristic composition of this region has been studied earlier by several workers, but the fungi which forms an important component of the ecosystem has been largely neglected in biodiversity studies. The key objective of this survey was to study the diversity and distribution of different macrofungi of Vindhyan region. <#LINE#> @ @ Fogel R., Canadian journal of Botany, 54, 1152-1162 (1976) @No $ @ @ Chang S.T. and Miles P.G., Mushrooms: Cultivation, nutritional value, medicinal effect and environmental impact, 2nd ed. CRC press, New York, (2004) @No $ @ @ Hawksworth D.L., The fungal dimension of biodiversity: magnitude, significance and conservation, Mycol. Res. 95, 641-655 (1991) @No $ @ @ Chang S.T. and Mshigeni K.E., Mushroom and their human health: their growing significance as potent dietary supplements, The University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 1-79. 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Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Huntingdon, 63-70 (1986) @No $ @ @ Gagnon J., Langlois C.G. and Fortin J.A., Growth and ectomcorrhiza formation of containerized black spurce seedlings as affected by nitrogen fertilization., inoculum type and symbiot, Can. J. For. Res., 19, 922-929 (1988) @No $ @ @ Natarajan K., Senthilarasu G., Kumaresan V. and Talana Riviere, Diversity in ectomycorrhizal fungi of a dipterocarp forest in Western Ghats, Current Science, 88(12), 1893-1895 (2005) @No $ @ @ @No $ <#LINE#>Adsorptive Removal of Phenols from aqueous solution by Flyash- Kinetics and Equilibrium Study<#LINE#>B.K.@Singh,Pragya@Nema<#LINE#>60-73<#LINE#>10.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-153.pdf<#LINE#> Dept. of chemistry, Govt. M. H College of H.Sc. and Science, Autonomous, JabalpurMP, INDIA<#LINE#>27/2/2015<#LINE#>20/4/2015<#LINE#>The potentiality of low cost abundantly available material with good adsorption properties for removing phenols is investigated. The adsorbent is characterized using a number of experimental approaches like chemical analysis, XRF, XRD, FTIR and SEM /EDS. Chlorophenols i.e. o-chlorophenol (OCL). m-chlorophenol (MCL) p-chlorophenol(PCL) including phenol (PHL) are selected for the studies. The effect of various factors like adsorbent particle size. pH, phenols concentration and temperature on the adsorption p are investigated. The removals of different phenols are increased with decreasing adsorbent particle size, pH and increasing concentration and temperature. The adsorption of the chlorophenols and phenols studied followed first-order rate kinetics. Langmuir adsorption isotherm constants are calculated and it is seen that the adsorption data for phenols onto flyash fitted the Langmuir model well. Thermodynamic studies are also undertaken and the values of the various parameters such as standard free energy (G°), enthalpy (H°) and entropy () are calculated. <#LINE#> @ @ Ocampo-Perez R., Leyva-Ramos R., Mendoza-Barron J. and Guerrero-Coronado R.M., Adsorption rate of phenol from aqueous solution onto organobentonite: Surface diffusion and kinetic models, J. Colloid Interface Sci.,364, 195–204 (2011) @No $ @ @ Zazouli MA, Balarak D and Mahdavi Y. Pyrocatechol, Removal From Aqueous Solutions by Using Azolla Filiculoides, Health Scope, 2(1), 1-6 (2013) @No $ @ @ Silva CD, Gómez R and Cardoso B. Simultaneous removal of 2-chlorophenol, phenol, p-cresol and p-hydroxybenzaldehyde under nitrifying conditions: Kinetic study, Bioresource Technology,(102), 6464–8 (2011) @No $ @ @ Zazouli MA, Balarak D, Mahdavi Y, Barafrashtehpour M and Ebrahimi M., Adsorption of Bisphenol from Industrial Wastewater by Modified Red Mud., Journal of Health and Development., 2(1), 1-11 (2013) @No $ @ @ Kumar NS, Subbaiah MV, Reddy AS and Krishnaiah A., Biosorption of phenolic compounds from aqueous solutions onto chitosan–abrus precatorius blended beads, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 84(7), 972-81 (2009) @No $ @ @ Chang CC, Tseng SK, Chang CC and Ho CM, Degradation of 2-chlorophenol via a hydrogenotrophic biofilm under different reductive conditions, Chemosphere, 56, 989–97( 2004) @No $ @ @ Dianati RA, Yazdani J and Belarak D., Effect of sorbitol on phenol removal rate by lemna minor, Mazandaran University of medical science, 22(2), 58-64 ( 2013) @No $ @ @ Rubín E, Rodríguez P and Herrero R., Biosorption of phenolic compounds by the brown alga Sargassum muticum, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 81(7), 1093-99 (2006) @No $ @ @ Nadavala SK, Swayampakula K, Boddu VM and Abburi K., Biosorption of phenol and o-chlorophenol from aqueous solutions on to chitosan-calcium alginate blended beads, Journal of Hazardous Materials., 162(1), 482-9 ( 2009) @No $ @ @ Kermani M, Gholami M, Gholizade A, Farzadkia M and Esrafili A., Effectiveness of Rice Husk Ash in Removal of Phenolic Compounds from Aqueous Solutions, Equilibrium and Kinetics Studies. Iranian Journal Health and Environmental., 5(2), 107-20 ( 2012) @No $ @ @ Kermani M, Pourmoghaddas H, Bina B and Khazaei Z., Removal of phenol from aqueous solutions by rice husk ash and activated carbon, Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 9(10), 1905-10 (2006) @No $ @ @ Asilian H, Moussavi GR and Mahmoudi M., Adsorption of Reactive Red 198 Azo Dye from aqueous solution onto the waste coagulation sludge of the water treatment plants. Iranian Journal of Health and Environment., 3(1), 93-102 (2010) @No $ @ @ Zazouli MA, Yazdani J, Balarak D, Ebrahimi M and Mahdavi Y., Removal Acid Blue 113 from Aqueous Solution by Canola, Journal of Mazandaran University Medical Science, 23(2), 73-81 ( 2013) @No $ @ @ Maleki A and Eslami A. Isotherm and kinetics of arsenic (V) adsorption from aqueous solution using modified wheat straw. Iranian Journal of Health and Environment., 3(4), 439-50 (2011) @No $ @ @ Zazouli MA, Balarak D, Mahdavi Y and Ebrahimi M., Adsorption rate of 198 reactive red dye from aqueous solutions by using activated red mud, Iranian journal of health sciences, 1(1), 29-40 ( 2013) @No $ @ @ Khan MZ, Kanti P, Mondal and Sabira S., Bioremediation of 2-chlorophenol containing wastewater by aerobic granules-kinetics and toxicity, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 190, 222-8, (2011) @No $ @ @ Konya I, Eker S and Kargi F., Mathematical modelling of 4-chlorophenol inhibition on COD and 4-chlorophenol removals in an activated sludge unit, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 143, 233–9, (2007) @No $ @ @ Andini S, Cioffib R, Colangelo F, Montagnaro F and Santoro L., Adsorption of chlorophenol, chloroaniline and methylene blue on fuel oil fly ash, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 157, 599–604 (2008) @No $ @ @ Singh B.K. and Nayak P.S., Sorption equilibrium studies of toxic nitro-substituted phenols on fly ash, Adsorption Science and Technology, 22 295-310 (2004) @No $ @ @ Saran Richa, Singh Gurdeep and Gupta Sunil K, Adsorption of phenol from aqueous solution onto fly ash from a thermal power plant, Adsorption Science and Technology, 27(3), 267-379 (2009) @No $ @ @ Singh B.K. and Nema Pragya, Adsorption as Green Technique for the Removal of Phenol from aqueous solution using Coal Flyash as Adsorbent, Research Journal of Recent Sciences,4(ISC-2014) @No $ @ @ , 182-189 (2015) @No $ @ @ Singh B.K. and Nema Pragya,Kinetics and Mechanism of removal of Phenol from Aqueous Solutions with Flyash, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences,5(1), 78-82, (2015) @No $ @ @ Sharada S., Adsorptive Removal Of Phenol By Using Fly Ash And Guava Leaves , International Journal of Emerging Trends In Engineering And Development, 2(3), 445-467 (2013) @No $ @ @ Indian Standard Methods of Chemical Analysis of Fire Clay and Silica Refractory Materials, IS: 1527, (1960) @No $ @ @ Dwivedi. M.K., Agarwal Rashmi, Sharma Pragati, Jain Payal, Adsorptive removal of phenol by coal Fly ash: equilibrium and thermodynamic Studies, International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science, 02(10), (2014) @No $ @ @ Kutchko G., Barbara. Fly ash characterization by SEM–EDS, Fuel, 85, 2537–2544 (2006) @No $ @ @ Koubaissy B, Toufaily J, El-Murr M, Daou T.J, Hafez H, Joly G, Magnoux P and Hamieh T, Adsorption kinetics and equilibrium of phenol drifts on three zeolites, Central European Jr. of Engineering,1-10 (2012) @No $ @ @ Aksu Z and Yener J, A Comparative adsorption/biosorption study of mono-chlorinated phenols onto various sorbents, Waste Manag., 21, 695-702 (2001) @No $ @ @ Jain AK, Gupta VK, Jain S and Suhas, Removal of Chlorophenols using industrial wastes, Environ. Sci. Technol., 38, 1195-1200 (2004) @No $ @ @ Koby M., Adsorption, kinetic and equilibrium studies of Cr (VI) by hazelnut shell activated carbon, Adsorption Science and Technology, 22(1), 51-64 (2004) @No $ @ @ Richards Sarah and Bouazza Abdelmalek. Phenol adsorption in organo-modified basaltic clay and bentonite, Applied Clay Science, 37(1-2), 133-142, (2007) @No $ @ @ @No $ <#LINE#>Pollution in Saryu River and Ground water Flanking Chapra Town, India and its impact on Human beings and Fishes Diversity<#LINE#>@Vishwranjan@KumarPrashant<#LINE#>74-76<#LINE#>11.ISCA-IRJEVS-2015-182.pdf<#LINE#> Department of Zoology Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar, 841301, INDIA<#LINE#>12/7/2015<#LINE#>29/7/2015<#LINE#>Chapra is situated at the bank of the Ghaghara (Saryu) river. There is a huge population of Chapra town depend on this river. The Ghaghara River is the habitat of more than 30 varieties of fishes. The infirmity of fishes indirectly affected the population of this town. Groundwater is major source of drinking for the people of Saran district. It is less susceptible to contamination in comparison of surface water bodies. 90 percent people of this area are used to drink shallow ground water due to availability of groundwater at a little depth. PH, Fluoride and TDS are physiochemical factors that play a vital role on the health of people and also affected the fish’s diversity. Hence, the present study was undertaken to characterize the change in the physicochemical nature (parameters) of ground water and Saryu River water flanking Chapra Town due to pollution. Water samples are collected from 05 different sites in monthly basis. Evaluation of physicochemical parameters (i.e.PH- 6.5 to 8.9, TDS-450-1200mg/lit, fluoride-0.2- 1.2 ppm of Ground water and PH- 6.5 to 8.9, TDS-95-480mg/lit, fluoride-1-3 ppm of river water) was carried out to assess the quality. A systematic calculation was made to determine the physico-chemical nature of ground water and Saryu River water. The observed data of all the parameters are showing that critical condition of water quality. Suitable suggestions were made to improve the quality of groundwater and river water to take a proper care and health of people and cleanness of Saryu River. <#LINE#> @ @ Brown E., Skovgstd M.W. and Fishman M.J., Methods for Collection and Analysis of Water Samples for Dissolved Minerals and Gases, 5 (1974) @No $ @ @ APHA, Standard methods for analysis of water and wastewater, 18th Ed, American Public Health Association, Inc., Washington D C., (1992) @No $ @ @ Meyers D, Mortality and water hardness, Lancet, 1, 398-399 (1975) @No $ @ @ Fluoride in drinking water, WHO/IWA, (2001) @No $ @ @ Engineering Dept, Govt of Bihar, Patna, India, Saha D. Hydrogeological Framework and Ground Water Resources of Bihar State Report, Central Ground Water Board, Patna, India (2008) @No $ @ @ @No $ @Research Article <#LINE#>Evaluating the Effectiveness of Environmental Policy and Impact Assessment Procedures in Liberia<#LINE#>Jr.@Mckay,S.@John,Li@Jianhua<#LINE#>77-86<#LINE#>12.ISCA-IRJEvS-2015-115.pdf<#LINE#> UNEP-Tongji Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse Study, Tongji University, Siping Road 1239, Shanghai, 200092, P.R. CHINA<#LINE#>13/5/2015<#LINE#>19/6/2015<#LINE#>This paper employed the use of survey questionnaires; review of relevant literature and content analysis of EIA documentations to assess the effectiveness of the environmental policy and impact assessment procedures of Liberia. The evaluation was carried out against a review package developed by Ahmad and Wood. A thorough analysis revealed that despite still being at its early stage; significant gaps exist between policy and implementation, as well as between impact assessment procedures and practice in Liberia. We summarized those shortcomings to include limited scope of the screening process, lack of independent EIA review body, inadequate stakeholder participation, inadequate public awareness, and the absence of effective monitoring programs to oversee the performance of EIA approved projects or activities in the Country. The authors conclude with some recommendations that, if used, could overcome these shortcomings and help to improve EIA practice in Liberia. <#LINE#> @ @ Dutta A.B. and Sengupta I., Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Construction, Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., 3(1), 58-61 (2014) @No $ @ @ Abrar A., Habib M., Waheed S. and Roshan K., Health Impact Assessment for the Construction of Ring Rad Southern Loop in Lahore, Pakistan, Int. Res. J. 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It therefore becomes necessary to determine the level of vulnerability in this locality, especially within the floodplains. This approach will combine various spatial layers in a multi-criteria decision model such as forest areas arable lands, built up areas, and rivers; and subsequently adding weights to these layers. The analysis of DEM indicates that over 70% of the Bayelsa State is located within the floodplain (below 40meters). Also, that arable lands make up approximately 15% of the land cover types. The proportion of arable land likely to be flooded and their spatial pattern is mostly concentrated in the south east and north east of the study area; with over 85Km2 or 38% of these arable lands at risk to flooding. This model indicates that over a quarter of the food production areas are at risk of been inundated and hence threatens the food security of the communities. 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Secondary data sources were used to obtain the variables, then screened and linked to the administrative boundaries of the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) tool in ArcGIS 10.0® was used to analyse the data. The analysis gives an acceptable condition number of 16.63, while local R ranges from 0.54 to 0.90. The model also explains 65 per cent of the total variation in the dependent variables. The findings of this study revealed that nearer States tend to have similar coefficients than the distant ones and that dependent variables vary among States. In addition, the coefficient estimates of unemployment rate, employment in crop farming, literate adults above 15 years, per-capita average household expenditure on food and non-food items, and excess proceeds of crude oil to local government areas exhibit positive relationship with MSW throughout the country. 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