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Ecological and human health risk assessments of Potentially Toxic Metals in soils around a private University in Ogun State, Nigeria by David Olaoluwa Jegede, Destiny Chinedu Oluikpe, Oluwatosin Sarah Shokunbi

“…The environments are polluted with Potentially Toxic Metals (PTMs) due to natural and anthropological activities thereby leading to ecological threats to air,…”
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A study of the microplastic contamination of commercial table salts: A case study in Nigeria by Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Jegede, David Olaoluwa, Shokunbi, Olutayo Sunday

“…Background: Environmental pollution caused by microplastics (MPs) is quite ubiquitous and has become a global issue. Several studies have focused on MPs in…”
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Potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium levels of commonly consumed foods and estimates of dietary intakes of selected Nigerian adults by Shokunbi, Olutayo Sunday, Adepoju, Oladejo Thomas, Ramaite, Isaiah David Ipfani, Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Mojapelo, Paul Eanas Lesedi, Akinyele, Isaac Olaolu

“…Micronutrient deficiency is a public health challenge globally, as it affects both people and the economy. In Nigeria, most micronutrients, especially minerals…”
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Seasonal variations of heavy metals concentrations and pollution assessment of major dumpsites in Ilisan-Remo, Nigeria by Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Ajayi, Olubode Olumuyiwa, Shokunbi, Olutayo Sunday

“…Background: Globally, natural and anthropogenic activities have led to soil pollution resulting in physiological and health challenges on environment, plants,…”
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Assessment of Microplastics and Potentially Toxic Elements in Surface Sediments of the River Kelvin, Central Scotland, United Kingdom by Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Idowu, Gideon Aina, Aiyesanmi, Ademola Festus, Davidson, Christine Margaret

“…Contamination of the environment by microplastics (MPs), polymer particles of <5 mm in diameter, is an emerging concern globally due to their ubiquitous…”
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Investigation of microplastics and potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in sediments of two rivers in Southwestern Nigeria by Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Idowu, Gideon Aina, Davidson, Christine Margaret, Aiyesanmi, Ademola Festus

“…Microplastics (MPs) are emerging and ubiquitous contaminants, known to accumulate in river sediments. In many developing nations, the absence of policies for…”
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Why Nigeria should ban single-use plastics: Excessive microplastic pollution of the water, sediments and fish species in Osun River, Nigeria by Idowu, Gideon Aina, Oriji, Adewumi Yetunde, Olorunfemi, Kehinde Oluwasiji, Sunday, Michael Oluwatoyin, Sogbanmu, Temitope Olawunmi, Bodunwa, Oluwatoyin Kikelomo, Shokunbi, Oluwatosin Sarah, Aiyesanmi, Ademola Festus

“…•Microplastics were investigated in the Osun River, Southwestern Nigeria.•Highest concentration in water samples was 22,079 particles/litre.•Sediment…”
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