Nepal, a least-developed, mountainous, and land-locked country is consistently ranked as
one of the most vulnerable countries to the climate change. Poor socioeconomic …

Abstract Climate, geology, geomorphology, soil, vegetation, geomorphology, hydrology, and
human impact affect river–floodplain systems, especially their sediment load and channel …

Studies worldwide have demonstrated through in vitro bioassays and chemical analysis that
endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can accumulate in river sediments. However …

Background Flood events increase the risk of sediment erosion and hence the release of
particle-bound pollutants besides other processes that can be observed during such events …

Little is known about sediment-bound exposure of fish to endocrine disrupting chemicals
(EDC) under field conditions. This study aimed to investigate potential routes of EDC …

Background Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder, endangering 7.5 million patients in
China. Floods, as the adverse consequence of temperature-rise, have a negative influence …

As a result of the close relationships between Arctic residents and the environment, climate
change has a disproportionate impact on Arctic communities. Despite the need for One …

Water is an essential element and highly valuable resource in life. Between the priorities of
environment, people and economy, it is of increasing importance to fully understand the …

Groundwater quality is crucial for human life. Water resources and quality are also closely
related to human health, as they can be utilized as a domestic resource. Water quality can …

Groundwater quality is crucial for human life. Water resources and quality are also closely
related to human health, as they can be utilized as a domestic resource. Water quality can …