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View article: Systematic review of factors influencing non-motorized transport in urban settings: Barriers and perceptions
Systematic review of factors influencing non-motorized transport in urban settings: Barriers and perceptions Open
Walking and cycling, key components of non-motorised transport (NMT), offer substantial environmental, health, and social benefits and are central to advancing sustainable urban mobility. However, despite the growing global interest, the w…
View article: Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda
Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda Open
Background Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global public health issue, associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. While the prevalence and impact of anemia in pregnancy have been well-documented in gener…
View article: Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda
Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda Open
Background Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global public health issue, associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. While the prevalence and impact of anemia in pregnancy have been well-documented in gener…
View article: Corrigendum to “Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review” [Scientific African 29 (2025) e02833]
Corrigendum to “Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review” [Scientific African 29 (2025) e02833] Open
View article: A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks
A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks Open
The Roma population is one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities, often living in inadequate living conditions, worse than those of the majority population. They frequently lack access to essential services, even in high-income countries. …
View article: Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review
Prospects of remote sensing for monitoring plastic litter in freshwater environments: A systematic review Open
Mismanaged plastics have been persistent in the natural environment for extended periods of time, threatening the health of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Milestones have been achieved in exploratory efforts to use remote sensing for …
View article: A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks
A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks Open
The Roma population is one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities, often living in inadequate living conditions, worse than those of the majority population. They frequently lack access to essential services, even in high-income countries. …
View article: Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design
Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design Open
The design and management of onsite sanitation containments for faecal sludge (FS) in informal settlements presents significant public health and environmental challenges, exacerbated by limited data on sludge accumulation and quality. Thi…
View article: Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design
Faecal sludge accumulation and characterization in informal settlements of Kampala: insights for facilities design Open
The design and management of onsite sanitation containments for faecal sludge (FS) in informal settlements presents significant public health and environmental challenges, exacerbated by limited data on sludge accumulation and quality. Thi…
View article: “A question of human dignity”. Identifying solutions to improve WASH for people experiencing homelessness. A case study from Germany
“A question of human dignity”. Identifying solutions to improve WASH for people experiencing homelessness. A case study from Germany Open
View article: Persistent Ascaris Transmission Is Possible in Urban Areas Even Where Sanitation Coverage Is High
Persistent Ascaris Transmission Is Possible in Urban Areas Even Where Sanitation Coverage Is High Open
In low-income, urban, informal communities lacking sewerage and solid waste services, onsite sanitation (sludges, aqueous effluent) and child feces are potential sources of human fecal contamination in living environments. Working in infor…
View article: Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling
Adsorptive removal of organics and nutrients from septic tank effluent using oak wood chip biochar: Kinetic analysis and numerical modeling Open
Septic systems, though widely used, often fail, releasing contaminants into the environment. Cost-effective polishing techniques like biochar, a carbon-rich sorbent, can effectively treat septic effluent, protecting the environment and pub…
View article: Soil-transmitted helminth infections among preschool- and school-aged children in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors and intervention strategies
Soil-transmitted helminth infections among preschool- and school-aged children in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors and intervention strategies Open
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are widespread in India, particularly among preschool- and school-aged children (PSAC and SAC). Following PRISMA guidelines, our study systematically garnered and synthesized existing literature t…
View article: Effect of sugarcane bagasse ash on eco-friendly blended cement production: Physicochemical, mechanical, and microstructure properties
Effect of sugarcane bagasse ash on eco-friendly blended cement production: Physicochemical, mechanical, and microstructure properties Open
View article: Valorization of waste aerobic granular sludge: Exploring the recovery of tyrosine, phenylalanine, and other high-value products
Valorization of waste aerobic granular sludge: Exploring the recovery of tyrosine, phenylalanine, and other high-value products Open
The aerobic granular sludge (AGS) biotechnology has emerged as a compact, sustainable, resilient, and highly efficient technology for wastewater treatment. Beyond wastewater treatment, AGS provides significant potential for resource recove…
View article: Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar
Enhanced Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth and Cow Dung with Wood and Faecal Sludge Biochar Open
View article: Enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth and cow dung with wood and faecal sludge biochar
Enhanced biogas production from water hyacinth and cow dung with wood and faecal sludge biochar Open
Water hyacinth (WH), known for its ecotoxicity and economic burden in tropical regions, can play an important role as a lignocellulosic biomass source for biogas production. Co-digesting WH with cow dung (CD) enhances biogas yield but pose…
View article: Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda
Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda Open
Background: Malaria during pregnancy contributes to significant perinatal morbidity and mortality, accounting for almost 25% of global maternal mortality. However, the epidemiology and risk factors for subclinical malaria among pregnant wo…
View article: The potential application of non-sewered sanitation systems in healthcare facilities – a case study in Beijing, China
The potential application of non-sewered sanitation systems in healthcare facilities – a case study in Beijing, China Open
Non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSSs) could improve sanitation in healthcare facilities (HCFs) within urban areas of developing countries. However, they are not usually applied in these areas. In this study, the PEST analysis, which refer…
View article: The potential application of non-sewered sanitation systems in healthcare facilities – a case study in Beijing, China
The potential application of non-sewered sanitation systems in healthcare facilities – a case study in Beijing, China Open
Non-sewered sanitation systems (NSSSs) could improve sanitation in healthcare facilities (HCFs) within urban areas of developing countries. However, they are not usually applied in these areas. In this study, the PEST analysis, which refer…
View article: Editorial: Special Issue “From Waste to Energy: Anaerobic Digestion Technologies”
Editorial: Special Issue “From Waste to Energy: Anaerobic Digestion Technologies” Open
Anaerobic digestion (AD) has become a cornerstone in the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions and effective waste management. This Special Issue, “From Waste to Energy: Anaerobic Digestion Technologies,” highlights significant pr…
View article: Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state?
Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state? Open
Millions of Americans, especially those in rural and marginalized communities, rely on septic tanks and other forms of onsite sanitation (OSS) systems to meet their sanitation needs. Roughly half of North Carolina’s (NC) population uses se…
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is the most basic human need for health and well-being. Globally, it’s estimated that around 600 million people depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods, many of whom res…
View article: Editorial: Special Issue “From Waste to Energy: Anaerobic Digestion Technologies”
Editorial: Special Issue “From Waste to Energy: Anaerobic Digestion Technologies” Open
Anaerobic digestion (AD) has become a cornerstone in the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions and effective waste management [...]
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
View article: Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state?
Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state? Open
View article: Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring
Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring Open
View article: Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring
Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring Open
Shared sanitation facilities have replaced open defecation in many areas, improving sanitation access. Although a broad body of literature has been published regarding the importance of shared sanitation services, it is still unclear how t…
View article: Influence mechanisms of silica nanoparticles’ property enhancement in cementitious materials and their green synthesis: A critical review
Influence mechanisms of silica nanoparticles’ property enhancement in cementitious materials and their green synthesis: A critical review Open
Green synthesis of silica nanoparticles (SiO2-NPs) from agricultural residues is a promising avenue for cementitious materials application. However, very few studies are dedicated to reviewing the influence mechanisms underlying the green …
View article: The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration
The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration Open
Achieving universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation is a major challenge in many parts of the world. In 2022, approximately 1.5 billion people lacked basic sanitation services, with 419 million practicing open defecation. The p…