Identification of Polluted Sites in Four Major Rivers in Kuantan, Malaysia based on Water Chemistry Estimates of Aquatic Microbial Activity

Kozaki, Daisuke; Harun, Norhasmira Idayu binti; Chong, Chan Hein; Esraruddin, Murni Hayati binti; Yunus, Nor Atiah binti; Derahman, Aini Syazana binti; Pu, Kee Seng; Alias, Nurul Syazwani binti; Annamalai, Kumutharani A; Nagappan, Sarmila; Hasbi, Ab. Rahim Mohd; Yusoff, Mashitah M.

doi:10.3390/su11143813

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“…However, various river pollution problems have existed in recent times as a result of human activities. This is also evident from the studies that have been conducted which show that various problems of water pollution cases have existed in recent times (Xu et al, 2022;Tirgar et al, 2020;Hua, 2019;Tuan Fauzan Tuan Omar et al, 2019;Kozaki et al, 2019;Md. Sadek Uddin Chowdhury et al, 2018;Ling et al, 2017;Lee et al, 2017;Poon et al, 2016).…”

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Community Concerns of River Pollution Spatial Model Using Geographic Information System (Gis) in Ibai River, Terengganu

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Kamarudin

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Our nation has recently become quite concerned about the issue of environmental pollution, especially with the deterioration of river quality. The Department of Environment's monitoring efforts has revealed significant declines in the nation's river water quality. Focusing on all-encompassing and well-coordinated initiatives to improve the quality of life is essential for raising public awareness and fostering a sense of shared responsibility for the environment. The main objective of this study is to develop a spatial model using a Geographic Information System (GIS) for determining the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior among Kampung Laut respondents toward the conservation of the Ibai River in Terengganu, Malaysia. This study applied a quantitative methodology and collected its data through a survey method. By using clustered sampling, 78 respondents in all were chosen. The study was conducted in the Ibai rivers, which Terengganu had classified as contaminated. The statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 was used to analyze the data descriptively and inferentially, while GIS was employed for the spatial model. The data were gathered via a questionnaire. The findings show that the level of knowledge was high and attitude was at a moderate level. Meanwhile, the findings depict that respondents' behavior in river conservation is low. The findings also show that knowledge and attitude did not correlate with environmental behavior. This study is critical and significant in ensuring the sustainability of the river. The stakeholders are also involved in this study's policy-making and efforts to address the problems of river pollution. The general public, regardless of age, can contribute to the ecosystem's well-being by teaching the next generation to cherish the environment, especially the rivers.

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Community Concerns of River Pollution Spatial Model Using Geographic Information System (Gis) in Ibai River, Terengganu

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“…In a previous study, a conventional IEC/CEC system was developed for the simultaneous separation of common inorganic anions and cations, excluding phosphate ion, in environmental water samples such as rain, snow, river, and dam lake water [11][12][13]. Using this system, the anionic species were separated through the ion-exclusion mechanism, while the cationic species were separated through the cation-exchange mechanism.…”

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“…This method was based on the ion-exclusion/penetration mechanism for analyte anions and the cation-exchange mechanism for analyte cations in a H + -formed carboxy group cation-exchange column with a weakly acidic eluent. Therefore, IEC/CEC is often applied to determine the presence and/or concentration of common anions and cations in the environmental water, such as acidic rainwater, river water, and dam lake water samples [11][12][13]. When an analytical sample contains phosphate ion, a visible detector based on the molybdenum-yellow or molybdenum-blue reaction is used as post-column derivatization to detect the phosphate ion individually, following the IEC/CEC separation with a conductivity detector [14,15].…”

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Ion-Exclusion/Cation-Exchange Chromatography Using Dual-Ion-Exchange Groups for Simultaneous Determination of Inorganic Ionic Nutrients in Fertilizer Solution Samples for the Management of Hydroponic Culture

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In this study, ion-exclusion/cation-exchange chromatography (IEC/CEC) using dual-ion-exchange groups (carboxy and sulfo groups) for the simultaneous determination of anions (SO42−, Cl−, NO3−, and HPO42−) and cations (Na+, NH4+, K+, Mg2+, and Ca2+) was developed. By using the combination of dual-ion-exchange groups, simultaneous separation of inorganic ions with HPO42− was achieved that was impossible by the conventional IEC/CEC based on the single-ion-exchange group (carboxy group). This method was applied to the monitoring of inorganic ionic nutrients in fertilizer solution samples in hydroponic culture. As a result, a higher peak resolution of inorganic anions and cations with phosphate ion using IEC/CEC with dual-ion-exchange groups was achieved in the absence of matrix effects. In addition, the developed method helps to understand the behavior of ionic nutrients in fertilizer solution during hydroponic cultivation and is potentially useful for the individual fertilization of ionic nutrients.

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Community Concerns of River Pollution in Terengganu, Malaysia

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Amin

2020

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Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify the determinants of the behavior of people living in polluted rivers in Terengganu. Methodology: This study was conducted in a quantitative approach using a survey method for data collection. A total of 373 respondents were selected by cluster sampling. The study site was held at ten rivers that were considered polluted in Terengganu. Instruments used to collect the data were questionnaire form and analyzed with software, namely IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS). Main Findings: The findings show that knowledge and exposure to environmental messages through the media is a dominant factor influencing respondents’ behavior on river conservation. Applications of this study: The study is expected to raise awareness and change people’s behavior in addressing issues of environmental degradation, especially for sustainable, healthy rivers, and better quality of life. This is because the river is clean, healthy, and of good quality to ensure the well-being of the community. Novelty/Originality of this study: Studies on factors that determine environmental behavior by researchers have often focused on studies of personal variables (e.g., knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs) and thus ignore the direct role of situational variables as they are emphasized. Therefore, a comprehensive study should be conducted to build or change human behavior towards the environment.

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Identification of Polluted Sites in Four Major Rivers in Kuantan, Malaysia based on Water Chemistry Estimates of Aquatic Microbial Activity

Cited by 4 publications

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Community Concerns of River Pollution Spatial Model Using Geographic Information System (Gis) in Ibai River, Terengganu

Community Concerns of River Pollution Spatial Model Using Geographic Information System (Gis) in Ibai River, Terengganu

Ion-Exclusion/Cation-Exchange Chromatography Using Dual-Ion-Exchange Groups for Simultaneous Determination of Inorganic Ionic Nutrients in Fertilizer Solution Samples for the Management of Hydroponic Culture

Community Concerns of River Pollution in Terengganu, Malaysia

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