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Evaluation of sediment contamination by macro and microplastics in coastal waters of Southern Mediterranean: a case study of Annaba, Algeria, before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Lakbar Chanez Djennane Rania Trea Fouzia Samar Faouzi Ouali Kheireddine
Archives of Environmental Protection | 2024 | 50 | 2 | 21-31 | DOI: 10.24425/aep.2024.150549
Keywords Plastic pollution; macroplastic; microplastic; Covid-19 pandemic; Gulf of Annaba; Mediterranean Sea;
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Plastic pollution in the hydrosphere ranks among the most pervasive environmental issues since the inception of the plastic industry and its widespread use in our daily lives. Nowadays, numerous countries worldwide suffer from this pollution not only along coastlines but also in deep-sea ecosystems. Our study carried out in the Gulf of Annaba aims to assess the prevalence and spatial distribution of plastic waste. Sampling was conducted at four coastal sites: El Battah, Seybousse, Rizzi Amor, and Ain Achir, both before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The results reveal varying rates of macro and microplastic contamination, influenced by geographical differences, urban activities, and hydrodynamic factors. Moreover, the proportions of contamination depend on the types of waste. Furthermore, our study showed a clear divergence, particularly in two periods before and after the pandemic. Due to the lockdown, implemented in 2020, there was a marked decrease in the percentage of sediment plastic pollution, attributed to reduced human activity and partial cessation of industrial operations in these areas.
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Authors and Affiliations

Lakbar Chanez
1
Djennane Rania
1
Trea Fouzia
1
ORCID: ORCID
Samar Faouzi
2
Ouali Kheireddine
1
ORCID: ORCID
  1. Laboratory of Environmental Biosurveillance, Badji Mokhtar University, BP 12 Sidi Amar, Annaba 23000, Algeria
  2. University Chadli Bendjedid, El Tarf 36000, Algeria

Evidence for Methyl Nitrite as an Exhaust Component from Engines with Certain Fuels

Peter M. Joseph
Archives of Environmental Protection | 2008 | vol. 34 | No 3 | 21-31
Keywords asthma biodiesel diesel DME Japan MTBE exhaust ozone nitrite NOy sensitivity
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In some areas of the United States (US), asthma prevalence has reached historically unprecedented highs. Three peer-reviewed studies in New York City found prevalence rates among children from 25% to 39%. That is not true in all places. For example, prevalence in Miami, Florida, was estimated to be only 6-10%. A recent study in major cities in Georgia found only 8.5%. One study in California found asthma prevalence was unrelated to local concentrations of criterion pollutants. In the US, all criterion pollutants, including PM2.5, show a downward trend over the last two decades. These facts argue against any significant influence of criterion pollutants in this crisis.These facts suggest that an unrecognized ambient pollutant may be the cause. One important study in southern California in mid-summer measured pulmonary function in children as it was related to outdoor ozone pollution. They found a negative association; higher levels of ozone were associated with improved respiratory function. We call this a "Paradoxical Ozone Association" (POA). Further evidence for a POA appears in seven other studies in Los Angeles, London, Scotland, and southeastern Canada.One plausible explanation for these observations would be the production of methyl nitrite (MN) as an exhaust product of MTB E in gasoline. Unlike ozone, MN is rapidly destroyed by sunlight. All of the POA studies were done in regions with significant methyl ether in gasoline. This explanation is strengthened by the observation that a POA has not been seen in regions without ether in gasoline.A previous A WMA paper proposed a plausible chemical model predicting that MTBE in gasoline will create MN in the exhaust. MN is highly toxic and closely related alkyl nitrites are known to induce respiratory sensitivity in humans. Funding to measure MN has not been available
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Peter M. Joseph

Knowledge about carbon monoxide poisoning among medical and non-medical students living in Kraków — questionnaire study

Iwona Popiołek Lech Popiołek Jakub Marchewka Grzegorz Dębski Justyna Bolech-Gruca Małgorzata Szumińska Piotr Hydzik
Folia Medica Cracoviensia | 2021 | Vol. 61 | No 3 | 21-31 | DOI: 10.24425/fmc.2021.138948
Keywords Carbon monoxide CO intoxication CO poisoning toxicology students
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Objectives: Accidental exposure to non-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) in young people is largely unquantified. Our aim was to estimate the possibility of exposure to CO and the awareness of intoxication in the population of students living in Kraków, one of the largest academic cities in Poland.
Methods: Anonymous questionnaires about CO poisoning were distributed among medical and non- medical students living in Kraków.
Results: 1081 questionnaires were collected — 16% of study participants knew a person who had been poisoned with carbon monoxide, 51.2% of students using a bathroom water heater believed that they had no risk of CO poisoning. Medical students gained significantly higher scores in the CO-poisoning knowl-edge test than non-medical ones.
Conclusions: There is still unsatisfactory awareness of CO poisoning among non-medical students in Kraków.
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Iwona Popiołek
1 2
Lech Popiołek
3
Jakub Marchewka
4 5
Grzegorz Dębski
6
Justyna Bolech-Gruca
1
Małgorzata Szumińska
7
Piotr Hydzik
1 2
  1. University Hospital in Kraków, Kraków, Poland
  2. Department of Toxicology and Environmental Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
  3. Private practice, Kraków, Poland
  4. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Physical Education, Kraków, Poland
  5. Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, 5th Military Hospital, Kraków, Poland
  6. Radiology Department, 5th Military Hospital, Kraków, Poland
  7. Department of Endocrinology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland

Kinetics of Fe111edta Reduction by Sodium Dithionite Solutions

Barbara Mathews Tomasz T. Suchecki
Archives of Environmental Protection | 2002 | vol. 28 | No 3 | 21-31
Keywords dithionite reduction kinetics
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Barbara Mathews
Tomasz T. Suchecki

Biodegradation and Toxicity of Selected Plant Protection Products

Elżbieta Grabińska-Sota Dorota Kalka Barbara Wiśniowska Beata Ścieranka
Archives of Environmental Protection | 2000 | vol. 26 | No 4 | 21-31
Keywords 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid OECD standards biodegradation plant protectionproducts toxicity tests
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Investigations were carried out in order to evaluate biodegradability of two pesticides - pure active substance 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4 D) and specific preparation created at the base of 2,4-D - Aminopielik 720. Biodegradation was carried out according to OECD standards - Method 301E and 303A. After biodegradation toxicity of intermediates was also determined. Investigated preparations were biodegradable in coupled units test Biodegradation rate, observed at the base of COD standard analysis, was over 90%. Intermediates didn't show significant toxicity with reference to fish, algae and daphnia.
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Elżbieta Grabińska-Sota
Dorota Kalka
Barbara Wiśniowska
Beata Ścieranka

Sorption properties of a modified powdered cocoa beverage

Jolanta Kowalska Ewa Majewska Andrzej Lenart
Chemical and Process Engineering | 2011 | No 1 March | 21-31 | DOI: 10.2478/v10176-011-0002-x
Keywords cocoa powder water activity isotherms
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The purpose of the study was to analyse the effect of changes in the composition of raw material and agglomeration on sorption properties of a multi-component food, in the example of a powdered cocoa beverage. The basic composition of the mixtures was 20% of cocoa and 80% of sucrose. A change in raw material composition involved partial or total replacement of sucrose with a mixture of glucose and fructose, or with maltodextrin. Analysis of sorption properties demonstrated variability in the course of isotherms of water vapour sorption for components of the powdered cocoa beverage. Limiting water activity (aw) was determined for the value of 0.529. The conducted analysis detected no significant effect of agglomeration on water content in the tested products. However, a significant change in the raw material composition was demonstrated.

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Jolanta Kowalska
Ewa Majewska
Andrzej Lenart

Callimachus’ "Hymn to Demeter" and Homer

Annette Harder
Meander | Vol. 73 (2018) | 21-31 | DOI: 10.24425/meander.2018.124960
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This article shows how the Iliad is an object of creative reception by Callimachus in his sixth hymn, the "Hymn to Demeter".

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Annette Harder

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