UMYU Scientifica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(4), P. 130 - 135
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
This
work
is
aimed
to
determine
the
quantities
of
heavy
metals
in
water,
and
three
different
fish
species
(Bugrus
bayad,
Tilapia,
synoduntis)
present
Kwanar
Are
Dam.
In
adjacent
villages,
dam
provides
main
water
supply
for
domestic
uses,
agriculture,
fishing,
drinking.
Water
samples
were
examined
using
an
Atomic
Absorption
Spectrophotometer
(AAS)
measure
levels
metals.
The
sample
tested
positive
Cd
0.183
mg/l,
Cu
0.286
Cr
0.233
Mn
0.081
Ni
0.179
Pb
0.166
Zn
0.145
according
results.
Cu,
Mn,
below
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
recommended
levels.
However,
Cd,
Cr,
Pb,
exceeded
these
limits.
ranged
from
0.275
0.581
mg/kg
Cadmium,
0.520
0.837
Copper,
0.205
0.512
Nickel,
Lead,
0.333
0.611
Bugrus,
Synoduntis
fish,
respectively.
Chromium,
Zinc,
Manganese
lower
than
copper
concentrations.
nickel
concentrations
what
WHO
considered
safe.
results
this
study
show
that
have
accumulated
live
Dam,
proving
contaminated.
While
some
within
(WHO)'s
(recommended
limits),
others,
including
Zn,
over
suggests
a
possible
health
danger
locals
who
depend
on
as
their
source
daily
activities.
Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 21
Published: May 31, 2024
Absorption
of
free
radicals
in
the
body
cannot
be
done
by
antioxidant
compounds
originating
from
human
body,
so
exogenous
antioxidants
are
required
to
help
their
natural
action.
Oxidative
stress
can
caused
an
imbalance
radical
inhibitors
and
accumulation
that
enter
cellular
structures.
Synthetic
found
external
not
primary
choice
because
they
harmful
carcinogenic.
Therefore,
using
ingredients
provides
a
necessary
alternative
constructing
novel
antioxidants.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
critical
analysis
evaluation
flavonoids
unique
class
secondary
metabolites
plants
used
communities
as
traditional
therapeutics
with
proven
bioactivity.
This
could
support
new
discoveries
based
on
various
herbal
medicines
addition,
functional
effectiveness
against
radicals.
In
this
review,
there
several
strengths
discussion.
First,
study
takes
comprehensive
approach
covering
aspects,
including
properties
sources
radicals,
oxidative
relation
different
diseases,
defense
mechanisms,
specific
mechanisms
flavonoids.
Second,
focus
antioxidants,
especially
flavonoids,
also
discussion
about
clinical
applications
studies,
limitations,
global
perspectives,
future
research
directions
become
references
selection
medicines.
But,
constraints
should
considered
when
interpreting
findings
review.
mechanism
is
only
discussed
general
one
example
compound
(flavonoid)
has
potential
antioxidant.
lack
regarding
relationship
between
diseases
Third,
limited
number
investigated
some
discussed.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 841 - 841
Published: March 28, 2025
This
is
a
pioneering
study
on
the
main
drainage
system
in
Gujranwala
District,
where
untreated
mixed
wastewater
discharged
and
subsequently
used
for
vegetable
irrigation,
leading
to
potential
health
environmental
risks.
seeks
develop
spatial
pattern
of
toxic
metal
accumulation
soil
across
an
11
km
stretch
land
cultivation.
By
using
90
samples
sludge,
as
well
10
quadruplicate
rhizospheric
soils
crops
from
ten
fields,
it
was
observed
that
concentrations
Cr,
Cu,
Cd,
Zn,
Fe,
Pb,
Mg,
Ni
cauliflower
(Brassica
oleracea
var.
botrytis
L.),
coriander
(Coriandrum
sativum
radish
(Raphanus
sativus
mustard
juncea
spinach
(Spinacia
meadow
clover
(Trifolium
sp.
sorghum
(Sorghum
bicolour
garlic
(Allium
brinjal
(Solanum
melongena
mint
(Mentha
L.)
were
beyond
permissible
limits
set
by
FAO/WHO,
2001.
The
declining
trend
effluent
Mg
>
Cr
Zn
Pb
Cd
Cu
soil,
plants,
varied
order
Fe
Cu.
Radish,
mint,
had
highest
quantities
metals.
metals
determined
proximity
interpolation,
Inverse
Distance
Weighted
(IDW),
fine
tuning
interpolation
characteristics,
kriging
selected
sample
variograms.
Toxic
found
following
order:
plants
sludge
effluents.
most
prevalent
cause
pollution
irrigation
with
polluted
water.
provides
crucial
information
about
extent
contamination,
which
could
help
identification
public
risk,
assessment
impacts,
also
sustainable
water
management.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. e0320835 - e0320835
Published: April 16, 2025
This
study
assesses
heavy
metal
(HM)
contamination
in
soils
of
an
urban
industrial
zone
using
statistical
and
spatial
analysis
methods.
Concentrations
12
key
HMs,
including
Zn,
Pb,
Cu,
Ni,
were
measured
X-ray
fluorescence
(XRF),
with
values
exceeding
background
levels
several
times
certain
areas.
Pollution
indices
such
as
the
Load
Index
(PLI)
Total
Indicator
(Zc)
revealed
moderate
to
high
levels,
PLI
ranging
from
1.05
3.38
Zc
between
0.67
51.34.
Health
risk
assessments
indicated
that
hazard
quotients
(HQ)
exceeded
safe
thresholds
hotspots,
highlighting
potential
risks.
Spatial
distribution
maps
identified
activities
primary
source
contamination.
Specifically,
according
PLI,
approximately
93.757%
studied
area
is
classified
moderately
contaminated,
while
0.702%
considered
significantly
contaminated.
These
findings
provide
a
baseline
for
monitoring
mitigating
soil
pollution
regions
offering
insights
sustainable
land
management.
Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 6143 - 6152
Published: July 1, 2024
The
deposition
of
metallic
substances
on
farmland
is
critical
importance
owing
to
its
possible
detrimental
impacts
the
surroundings
and
human
wellness.
Heavy
metals
can
adversely
affect
physicochemical
properties
soil
plant
health.
Prolonged
exposure
heavy
in
humans
lead
both
carcinogenic
non-carcinogenic
effects.
present
research
intended
determine
dispersion
condition
toxic
cropland
assess
attendant
environmental
health
dangers
Wonosobo
Regency.
This
study
used
a
sample
survey
encompassing
312
sampling
sites.
completed
analyses
comprise
geographical
analysis,
index
geo-accumulation
(IG),
contamination
(CI),
Nemerow
comprehensive
(NCCI),
risk
analysis.
findings
reveal
that
cadmium
material
primary
contributor
from
Regency,
as
shown
by
IG
CI
hazards
assessments
suggest
considerable
pollution
levels.
Kids
are
more
prone
illnesses
than
adults
due
their
daily
intake
amount,
so
it
necessary
pay
attention
sources
children
minimize
metals.