Official Journal of Ethan Publications
Publishing Knowledge for a Better Tomorrow
François Tchoua Tchoua, Jean-Pierre Mbarga Nguefack · March 2024 · pp. 1-15
Wetlands constitute vital ecosystems globally, encompassing approximately 15 million square kilometers, with Africa alone boasting over 3.2 million hectares. These ecosystems, primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, play a...
Sarah Wambui Mugo, Mary Njeri Mwangi · March 2024 · pp. 16-24
The deforestation of tropical lands poses significant local and global consequences, impacting climate, soil health, hydrological balances, and biodiversity. Locally, deforestation can exacerbate climate extremes, degrade soil quality, and disrupt...
Jane Njeri Kimani, Peter Kipchoge Oloo · March 2024 · pp. 25-31
The Kajiado District of Kenya, predominantly inhabited by Maasai pastoralists, has witnessed significant land tenure changes in recent decades, characterized by the subdivision and fragmentation of communal grazing lands into...
Rahul Mohan Gupta, Sneha Rajendra Josh · March 2024 · pp. 32-45
Since the inception of pesticide production in India in 1952, marked by the establishment of benzene hexachloride (BHC) manufacturing plants near Calcutta, the country has evolved into a significant player...
Kwesi Agyeman Boateng, Abena Adwoa Mensah · March 2024 · pp. 46-53
Nitrogen, in its various forms, significantly influences the health and stability of aquatic ecosystems. Present in four distinct forms—ammonia (NH3), nitrate (NO3-), nitrite (NO2-), and ammonium ion (NH4+)—nitrogen poses diverse...