The contamination of surface water by heavy metals, especially mercury, has become a
global issue. This problem is particularly exacerbated in rivers and reservoirs situated in …

This review elucidated the recent advances in integrating microalgal communities in
monitoring metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It also …

Land use/land cover (LULC) can have significant impacts on water quality and the health of
aquatic ecosystems. Consequently, understanding and quantifying the nature of these …

The mining sector in various countries, particularly in the sub–Saharan African region, faces
significant impact from the emergence of small–scale unlicensed artisanal mines. This trend …

Although several studies have investigated the relationships between water quality in rivers
and the types of land use within their catchments, many aspects of these relationships …

Biodiversity, which strengthens ecosystem stability, ecosystem function, and ecosystem
services, is threatened by anthropogenic perturbation and climate change worldwide …

Riparian land use/land cover (LULC) plays a crucial role in maintaining riverine water
quality by altering the transport of pollutants and nutrients. Nevertheless, establishing a …

Wetlands are habitats that provide numerous ecosystem services, but are often
understudied and threatened by anthropogenic pollution, particularly plastic pollution …

Effective riverine ecosystem management and restoration are predicated upon
comprehending the relationship between land use patterns, the aquatic environment, and …

Assessing the macroinvertebrate assemblage in relation to physicochemical parameters can
provide insight into the ecological state of aquatic environments. Therefore, this study aimed …