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    <title>Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences</title>
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    <description>Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides rapid publication of articles in all areas of applied ecology and environmental sciences. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of applied ecology and environmental sciences.</description>
    <dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
		<dc:language>en</dc:language>
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		January 2026
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Phytoplankton Assemblages As Bioindicators of Pollution Stress in the Cotonou Lagoon, Benin
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<![CDATA[Anthropogenic pollution, particularly the discharge of untreated urban wastewater, increasingly threatens the ecological integrity of coastal lagoons. The study assessed the phytoplankton community of the Cotonou Lagoon (southern Benin) during the major dry season (December-March) where wastewater inputs are most pronounced, to infer water-quality status using phytoplankton bioindicators. Phytoplankton was sampled monthly at six stations using a 25 µm mesh plankton net from December to March at six stations using a 25 µm mesh plankton net, and identified by light microscopy based on standard taxonomic keys. A total of 63 phytoplankton species (50 genera, 8 classes and 5 phyla) were recorded, with diatoms (Bacillariophyceae, Coscinodiscophyceae and Mediophyceae) strongly dominating the assemblage and marine taxa prevailing, indicating marked Atlantic Ocean water intrusion.  The widespread occurrence of taxa associated with organic pollution and eutrophic conditions (<i>Anabaena</i>, <i>Aphanizomenon</i>, <i>Microcystis</i>, <i>Phormidium</i>) suggests degraded water quality linked to nutrient enrichment of the lagoon waters. In addition, several potentially harmful taxa (e.g. Dinophysis caudata, <i>Prorocentrum</i><i> </i><i>gracile</i>, <i>Microcystis</i><i> </i><i>viridis</i> and <i>Pseudo-nitzschia</i><i> </i><i>delicatissima</i>) highlight a possible risk of bloom-related ecological impacts and public-health concerns through fisheries consumption. These findings support the need for improved wastewater management and sustained monitoring to guide restoration efforts.]]>
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Dogbè  Clément Adjahouinou, Elias  Alexandre Sètondji Adanlokonon, Gildas  Djidohokpin, Sètondé  Baptiste Karen Dossoukpèvi, Zacharie  Sohou, Elie  Montchowui
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<dc:date>2026-02-02</dc:date>
<dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
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Sustainable Management of Water Resources in Sav&#232;, Benin: Physicochemical Insights and Conservation Strategies
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<![CDATA[This study aims to characterize the water resources of the Savè municipality in Benin to support sustainable management strategies. The research was structured around three complementary components: (i) the inventory and characterization of surface and groundwater resources; (ii) the assessment of water physicochemical quality; and (iii) the identification of the primary natural and anthropogenic factors contributing to water degradation. The methodology combined field surveys to locate and describe water points, systematic sampling campaigns, laboratory analyses at five representative stations, and statistical analyses using Microsoft Excel and R software (version 4.3.2). Investigated parameters included temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), dissolved oxygen, five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD₅), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and nutrient concentrations (nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, and phosphates). Results revealed a heterogeneous spatial distribution of water resources, with a predominant reliance on groundwater. Several stations exhibited notably degraded water quality, characterized by elevated BOD₅, COD, ammonium, and phosphate levels, reflecting substantial organic and domestic pollution and low dissolved oxygen concentrations. Correlation analyses further highlighted strong associations between organic pollution indicators, turbidity, and anthropogenic pressures. Based on these findings, context-specific strategies for sustainable water resource management in Savè are proposed, emphasizing participatory approaches that integrate technical, institutional, and environmental measures to improve drinking water access, safeguard resources, and strengthen local water governance.]]>
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Chaim  Vivien DOTO, Olanyan  Elvis Heribert BIAOU, Dogbè  Clément ADJAHOUINOU, Hyppolite  AGADJIHOUEDE
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<dc:date>2026-02-03</dc:date>
<dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
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Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management in Abomey-Calavi (Benin): System Assessment and Valorization-Oriented Planning
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<![CDATA[Rapid urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa is placing increasing pressure on municipal solid waste management (MSWM) systems, which remain largely fragmented and are often limited to primary waste handling due to institutional, technical, and financial constraints. In many medium-sized cities, the high proportion of organic matter and elevated moisture content further restrict the range of feasible treatment options, thereby challenging the sustainability of conventional composting-based approaches. This study presents a system-oriented technical assessment of MSWM in Abomey-Calavi, one of the fastest-growing cities in southern Benin, and proposes an integrated management framework specifically adapted to local waste characteristics and socio-economic conditions. The analysis draws on validated waste characterization data, field observations, and comparative insights from operational experiences in other West African cities. Municipal solid waste generation in Abomey-Calavi averages approximately 0.89 kg·cap-1·day-1, with a predominance of organic matter (approximately 51%) and a high average moisture content (around 70%). These characteristics significantly constrain direct thermochemical conversion and necessitate the integration of sorting and moisture-reduction stages along the waste management chain. The proposed MSWM framework is structured around three interconnected stages, pre-collection, collection, and treatment, and emphasizes complementary valorization pathways. Composting is maintained for the fermentable fraction but is demonstrated to be insufficient as a standalone solution. Consequently, thermochemical treatments, particularly pyrolysis and controlled combustion, are incorporated to enhance energy recovery and achieve substantial waste volume reduction following appropriate pre-treatment. The framework further integrates decentralized transfer centers and a controlled landfill for the final disposal of residual fractions. The results indicate that combining biological and thermochemical processes within a coordinated institutional and financial structure can significantly improve the technical performance and environmental sustainability of MSWM systems in rapidly urbanizing contexts. Beyond the specific case of Abomey-Calavi, the proposed approach offers a transferable planning framework for cities facing similar constraints across sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions. The framework is intended as a strategic planning and decision-support tool and does not aim to provide process-level modeling or site-specific techno-economic optimization.]]>
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Chaim  Vivien DOTO, Bidossessi  Avinou Melhyas KPLE, Wilfrid  ADIHOU, Maurel  AZA-GNANDJI, Grâce  CHIDIKOFAN, Guevara  NONVIHO, Gontrand  Comlan BAGAN, Aristide  HOUNGAN, Hyppolite  AGADJIHOUEDE
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<dc:date>2026-02-05</dc:date>
<dc:publisher>Science and Education Publishing</dc:publisher>
<prism:publicationDate>2026-02-05</prism:publicationDate>
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<prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
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