The study evaluated the bacterial loads in three metro terminals of Rawalpindi analyzing air and surface samples using culture media Nutrient Agar (total bacteria), Eosin Methylene Blue Agar (E. coli), MacConkey Agar ...

The study examines spatial and temporal variations on the seasonal scale for the variability of four primary atmospheric pollutants, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Methane (CH4), and ...

The Glacial Lake Outburst Floods poses threat to high mountain regions in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Climate-induced glacier retreat is accelerating the formation and expansion of glacial lakes. This study presents a ...

Seawater intrusion is one of the destructive environmental issues of Pakistan affecting the Sindh coastal districts in particularly Thatta, Sujawal and Badin. In this study, geographic information techniques are applied ...

The sustainability of any system has become a significant concern nowadays. The assessment of soil fertility is a fundamental decision-making instrument for implementing suitable nutrient management practices. The present ...

Clean drinking water is a major concern in developing countries like Pakistan, where families and communities rely on private water supply systems, distant filters, water bores, etc. The present study evaluated the drinking ...

The presence of microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals in cosmetics, particularly eyeshadows, poses significant environmental and health concerns. This study investigates the prevalence and types of MPs and heavy metals in ...

Welding is among the most hazardous occupations due to prolonged exposure to poisonous fumes, dust, and gases. The present study aimed to assess the pulmonary health of welders in five of the welding sites in Islamabad ...

Lead (Pb) contamination in particular has detrimental effects on habitats and human health, making heavy metal pollution a major environmental issue. Lead has been linked to serious neurological disorders, renal failure, ...

Environmental pollution from heavy metals emitted by automobiles has garnered significant attention recently, Vehicle emissions release harmful metals into the environment, and roadside soils can serve as long-term reservoirs ...