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Index models for ecological and health risks assessment of environmental micro-and nano-sized plastics by Christian, Ebere Enyoh, Wang, Qingyue, Andrew, Wirnkor Verla, Tanzin, Chowdhury

“…The definition of environmental indexes is one of the most widely used methods and methodologies for the study of exposure to polluting agents, and it is a…”
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Effect of macro-and micro-plastics in soil on growth of Juvenile Lime Tree (Citrus aurantium) by Wirnkor Verla, Andrew, Ebere Enyoh, Christian, Beniah Obinna, Isiuku, Ngozi Verla, Evelyn, Qingyue, Wang, Akhter Hossain Chowdhury, Md, Chinedu Enyoh, Emmanuel, Chowdhury, Tanzin

“…Plastics in agricultural soils are of current concern to environmental scientist due to potential effects on soil-plant system and food security. In this…”
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Airborne microplastics: a review study on method for analysis, occurrence, movement and risks by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Amaobi, Collins Emeka

“…Microplastics (of size < 5 mm) pollution in our environment is of current concern by researchers, public media and non-governmental organizations. Implications…”
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Microplastic–toxic chemical interaction: a review study on quantified levels, mechanism and implication by Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Nwarnorh, Kieran Oharley

“…Current problem facing researchers globally is microplastics as well as toxic chemical pollution of the ecosystem. Microplastics carry toxic chemicals in the…”
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Progress and future perspectives of microplastic research in Nigeria by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Ohiagu, Franklyn Okechukwu, Enyoh, Emmanuel Chinedu

“…Microplastic research in Nigeria is progressing slowly. Within 2019-2020, only10research papers have been published on microplastic in Nigeria. Microplastics…”
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Effect of Macro- and Micro-Plastics in Soil on Quantitative Phytochemicals in Different Part of Juvenile Lime Tree (Citrus aurantium) by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Enyoh, Emmanuel Chinedu

“…This study aimed at profiling the quantitative phytochemicals in different parts of juvenile C. aurantium cultivated on different plastic-treated clayey soils…”
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A chemometric review of heavy metals (Zn, Cd, Pb, Fe, Cu, Ni and Mn) in top soils of Imo state, Southeastern Nigeria by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Ohiagu, Franklyn Okechukwu, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi

“…This study provided a comprehensive review of the status of heavy metals viz Zn, Cd, Pb, Fe, Cu, Ni and Mn in top soils of Imo state from 2010 to 2020…”
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Finding a relationship between mobility factors of selected heavy metals and soil particle size in soils from children’s playgrounds by Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Osisi, Adaku Felicia, Okeke, Peter Ndu, Enyoh, Christian Ebere

“…In the 3-year study, heavy metals mobility factors for soils of public playgrounds within Owerri metropolis were correlated with soil particle size. Such…”
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Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: first report on abundance, distribution and composition by Ebere, Enyoh Christian, Wirnkor, Verla Andrew, Ngozi, Verla Evelyn, Chukwuemeka, Ihenetu Stanley

“…The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris ( > 5 cm) and small microplastics (11 μm) from five rivers in South Eastern Nigeria was…”
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An overview of emerging pollutants in air: Method of analysis and potential public health concern from human environmental exposure by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Qingyue, Wang, Ohiagu, Franklyn Okechukwu, Chowdhury, Akhter Hossain, Enyoh, Emmanuel Chinedu, Chowdhury, Tanzin, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Chinwendu, Ugwuezumba Patrick

“…Air pollutants are perhaps the largest cause of diseases and death in the world today. Increasing urbanization and industrialization have caused an increase in…”
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“Plasti-remediation”: Advances in the potential use of environmental plastics for pollutant removal by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Ohiagu, Franklyn Okechukwu, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Wang, Qingyue, Shafea, Leila, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Isiuku, Beniah Obinna, Chowdhury, Tanzin, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Chowdhury, Md. Akhter Hossain

“…Plastic wastes are introduced into the environment inevitably and their exposure in the environment causes deterioration in its mechanical and physicochemical…”
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Assessment of potentially toxic metals adsorbed on small macroplastics in urban roadside soils in southeastern Nigeria by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Wang, Qingyue, Eze, Victor Chukwuemeka, Rabin, Mominul Haque, Rakib, Md. Refat Jahan, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Duru, Chidi Edbert, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi

“…Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem. In an urban setting, road dust is a major source of plastics, and their presence may be harmful to the health of the…”
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Finding a relationship between physicochemical characteristics and ionic composition of River Nworie, Imo State, Nigeria by Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Enyoh, Christian Ebere

“…Water has been described as a universal solvent, and this is perhaps the strength behind its many uses. Despite this unique property, anthropogenic activities…”
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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Soils from Reclaimed Section of Nekede Mechanic Village, Owerri, Southeastern, Nigeria by Duru, Chidi Edbert, Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Enedoh, Margaret Chinyelu, Duru, Ijeoma Akunna, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Isiuku, Beniah Obinna

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Biomonitoring of concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in blood and urine of children at playgrounds within Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria by Wirnkor, Verla Andrew, Ngozi, Verla Evelyn, Ajero, Chigbo Medo, Charity, Lele Kelechi, Ngozi, Okechukwu StellaMaris, Ebere, Enyoh Christian, Emeka, Amaobi Collins

“…Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exposure is among the leading air pollutants associated with diverse adverse health effects due to their persistent,…”
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Indirect exposure to novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2): an overview of current knowledge by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Wirnkor Verla, Andrew, Qingyue, Wang, Kumar Yadav, Dipak, Akhter Hossain Chowdhury, Md, Obinna Isiuku, Beniah, Chowdhury, Tanzin, Chizoruo Ibe, Francis, Ngozi Verla, Evelyn, Oluwatosin Maduka, Tochukwu

“…This review chronicles the indirect transmission method which seems to be overlooked by most people and makes attempts to document the various transmission…”
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Microplastics Exposure Routes and Toxicity Studies to Ecosystems: An Overview by Enyoh, Christian Ebere, Shafea, Leila, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Qingyue, Wang, Chowdhury, Tanzin, Paredes, Marcel

“…Microplastics (MPs) are now ubiquitous in global ecosystem, therefore all biota is at risk of exposure and potential toxicity. In this study, we presented an…”
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Bioavailability, Average Daily Dose and Risk of Heavy Metals in Soils from Children Playgrounds Within Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria by Verla, Evelyn Ngozi, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Enyoh, Christian Ebere

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Potential health risk index of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in fish species from Oguta Lake, Nigeria by Wirnkor, Verla Andrew, Ejike Ejiako, Joel, Ngozi, Verla Evelyn, Godson Ndubuisi, Iwuoha, Ebere Enyoh, Christian

“…Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides are among the ubiquitous and lipophilic persistent organic pollutants that…”
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Particulate matter exposure and non-cancerous inhalation health risk assessment of major dumpsites of Owerri metropolis, Nigeria by Opara, Alexander Iheanyichukwu, Akaolisa, Casmir Zanders, Akakuru, Chigozie Osita, Nkwoada, Amarachi Udoka, Ibe, Francis Chizoruo, Verla, Andrew Wirnkor, Chukwuemeka, Ikechukwu Chigozie

“…Numerous particulates are released from the dumpsites in Owerri metropolis and later dispersed to other areas in the environment where they cause adverse…”
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