IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-20 ~ Issue-1 ~ January 2026

Abstract: Résumé La ville de Bukavu, en République Démocratique du Congo, connaît une adoption croissante des technologies solaires domestiques dans un contexte de crise énergétique chronique, marqué par la défaillance du réseau public (SNEL) et l’absence de gouvernance structurée. Cette recherche propose une lecture critique et interdisciplinaire de la transition...

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Abstract: Zinc is an important element in human metabolism. It is absorbed in intestine and binds to plasma proteins. It is abundantly used in various types of industries. The workers exposed to this metal in their work environment take up this metal via respiration, ingestion and absorption through exposed parts of the skin. In this investigation the assessment of Zinc in human body is done by using biological tissues like hair and nail. The proteins in the tissues bind with the metal. The tissues are wet acid digested and converted into water clear solution. The analysis is affected...

Keywords: Zinc, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Hair, Nails

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Abstract: Introduction: Baked goods and pastries play an important role in the diet of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, almost all of the wheat flour used to make these products is imported. To reduce import costs, one solution is to promote the use of local flours as a partial substitute for wheat flour. Several studies have already been conducted in this area. The aim of this study was to review studies aimed at partially replacing wheat flour...

Keywords: Local flours, wheat, baking, pastry making, substitution

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Abstract: Background: Rapid urbanization and population pressure in informal settlements have intensified solid waste generation and contributed to deteriorating air quality in many cities in the Global South. This study examined the types and sources of solid waste and their influence on air quality in Kibera Sub-County, Nairobi City County, Kenya. Anchored on Waste Management Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study adopted a cross-sectional research design integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Materials and..

Keywords: Solid waste; Waste types and sources; Air quality; Informal settlements; Waste management practices

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Abstract: Background: The primary resource that all living things on planet earth require in order to survive and developed is water. River water is the primary source of water for irrigation and domestic uses, hence monitoring it is quite necessary. The main aim of the current study is to evaluate the physico-chemical characteristics, macrophyte diversity and fish diversity of Ningthoukhong River of Bishnupur District of Manipur. The Ningthoukhong River originates in the....

Keywords: Water quality, Macrophytes, fish diversity, Ningthoukhong River, Manipur

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Abstract: This report/research presents the impacts of rising Lake Turkana water levels on the shoreline communities of Loiyangalani, Moite, and Illeret in Marsabit County. The assessment reveals a severe and escalating humanitarian, ecological, and livelihood crisis driven by the combined effects of climate-induced rainfall variability in the Omo River catchment and upstream dam operations in Ethiopia. Since 2010, and more sharply after 2019, the lake has risen rapidly in a non-linear pattern, inundating thousands of hectares of land, displacing settlements,....

Keywords: Loss and Damage, Climate Change, Raising Water Lakes

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Abstract: Climate change has emerged as a critical global challenge, primarily driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide. Carbon sequestration has gained significant attention as an effective strategy for mitigating climate change while promoting environmental sustainability. The present study examines the role of carbon sequestration in promoting sustainable rural development in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The research is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from 200 respondents....

Keywords: Carbon Sequestration, Sustainable Rural Development, Agroforestry, Climate Change Mitigation, Soil Conservation, Rural Livelihoods, Environmental Sustainability

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Abstract: Heavy metal contamination of groundwater constitutes a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in semi-arid regions where groundwater is the primary source of drinking water. This study investigates the occurrence, spatial distribution, and health implications of chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb) in groundwater from 15 villages located between latitudes 23.44°N to 23.60°N and longitudes 741°E to 754°E, a region...

Keywords: Heavy metals, groundwater contamination, chromium, cadmium, lead, health risk assessment, oxidative stress.

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