Abstract Urban transport is one of the necessities that cities require to perform their day-to-day activities. At the same time, it is also the major threat to global climate change. This study examines the status and growth of road transport in Mekelle city. Data for the study were collected from primary and secondary data sources. […]

Abstract Pharmaceutical waste compromises the safety of the environment and can be a serious health risk due to accumulation and non-degradation. In Ethiopia, the pharmaceutical sector is dominated by imports although a small portion of the needs are covered by local manufacturing. This is a quantitative cross sectional study regarding pharmaceutical waste management practices with […]

Abstract The study evaluates the level of sustainability performance of professionals in hazard prone environment of Akwa Ibom State. In Nigeria, over 60-70% of Nigerian population relies on farming for livelihood. However, the obvious is that developing countries including Nigeria are lacking in capacity to sustain agricultural production which has resulted in scarcity of food […]

Abstract The study attempts to analyze the spatial flow pattern of rural freight and vehicular traffic characteristics generated by rural markets in the South Western Nigeria. A questionnaire survey of commodities loaded and transported as well as rural freight operators in selected rural market locations was carried out to determine their types, volume and destinations. […]

Abstract Ambient noise level monitoring in Chandrapur City of Central India was carried out in residential, commercial and silence zone in January 2017. Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out with the help of sound level meter at receivers position (1.2 m from ground level) for 24 hours so as to calculate noise level during […]

Abstract This study examines the causes of traffic congestion in the central business district of Onitsha, Anambra State. It evaluates the opinion of commuters, transport operators and private car owners on the factors responsible for their experience of traffic congestion in the study area. A total of 158 responses through questionnaire survey of the respondents […]

Abstract The study examines urban poor dwellers perceived vulnerability to flooding. Specifically, it looked at the causes of flooding, people most affected, effects of the floods and the coping mechanisms employed in the aftermath of the floods. Two flood prone communities in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Jamestown and Agbogbloshie were selected. A total of fifty-three […]

Abstract This study is aimed at assessing the health and safety status of open dump sites.  The sample for the study was determined by adopting the Krejcie and Morgan table for sample size determination. The accidental sampling technique was adopted in selecting the sampled respondents. Questionnaire and few oral interviews were used in sourcing for […]

Abstract In Ethiopia, there is scanty information on scientific evidence regarding the role of Development Agents (DA) in natural resource conservation and the linkage with farmers and challenges hindering their activities with regards to natural resources conservation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate impacts and impediments of development agents on natural resource […]

Abstract This study examined comparative analysis of waste disposal practices of selected public and private hospitals on public health in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used. The primary data include questionnaire, personal interview and field survey. Documents produced by Government agencies such as Niger State Ministry of Health and Niger […]