Abstracts
A Comparative Study of the Concentration of Ambient Particulate Matter of Size 2.5 microns in Georgetown
*Kimelly Hanover, Denise A. Simmons & Dawn Roberts-Semple
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. kimellyhanover@yahoo.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 11 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/ZFVF7027
Keywords: Air quality; PM2.5; public health
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An Investigation of the Indoor Air Quality at Two Nursery Schools
*Rila Harlequin, Shanomae Rose & Paul Cheddie
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. rilaharlequin@yahoo.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 12 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/HBLA9147
Keywords: Indoor air quality; health implications; school children
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An Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards, Health Problems, and Safety Practices in the Operational Environment of Petrol Stations
*Micheal Morrison & Shanomae Rose
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. michealmorrison30@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 13 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/OXDF6608
Keywords: Pump attendants; BTEX concentrations, occupational safety and health
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An Investigation of the Carbon Emissions and Climate Change Awareness from the Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector in Guyana: The Case of Mahdia
*Soyini Ashaki McPherson, Ashley Adams & David Singh
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. mcphersonsoyini@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 15 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/ZLAI9521
Keywords: Climate change; gold mining
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The Effects of Rising Water Temperatures on Poecilia reticulata Native to Guyana
*Jonathan D. Jaipaul, Devya Hemraj & Samantha Providence-Forrester
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. jaipauljonathan@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 16 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/DPRL8943
Keywords: Climate change; temperature; Poecilia reticulata
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An Environmental Audit of Aracari Resort
*Natasha Sawh, Paulette Bynoe & Denise A. Simmons
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. natashasawh_247@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 18 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/UGQX9907
Keywords: Environmental audit; environmental monitoring
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Environmental Problems at Government Housing Schemes: The Case of Five-Miles, Bartica
*Shania Wilson, Dina Khadija Benn & Rawle Edinboro
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. wilsonshania23@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 19 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/BKKW9620
Keywords: Housing scheme development; environmental problem
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Participatory Mapping Approach to Environmental Planning for Sustainable Community Development
*Shamika Higgins, Dina Khadija Benn & Owen Bovell
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. shamika.higgins@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 21 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/HQDO7375
Keywords: Participatory mapping; community development; indigenous lands
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Ethno-meteorology of Upper Mazaruni: Uncovering Indigenous Knowledge of the Kapon Akawaio People
*Romario D. Hastings, Louisa D. Daggers & Allyson A. M. Stoll
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. romario_hastings@yahoo.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 23 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/CDEK9254
Keywords: Ethno-meteorology; indigenous knowledge; weather forecasting
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Palm Community along Environmental Gradients from Wallaba to Swamp Forests at Pakuri
*Makesha Gomes, Judith Rosales, Owen Bovell & Royston Peters
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. makesha.gomes@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 25 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/ZVGS3968
Keywords: Arecaceae; relative abundance; species richness
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Investigating the Use of Water Hyacinth and Rice Hull Biochars to improve the growth of Vigna unguiculata in Cadmium Contaminated Soils
*Ronilcia Williams, Abdullah Ansari & Courtney Bullen
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. roniwilliams897@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 27 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/QYXG2440
Keywords: Biochar; cadmium; remediate
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Soil Characterisation Assessment of the Acacia mangium Plantation at Dakoura, Linden
*Stayon Woodroffe & Courtney Bullen
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. stayonwoodroffe98@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 28 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/SHFT2626
Keywords: Acacia mangium; soil physiochemical properties, bauxite mining; reclamation
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Batavia Residents’ Knowledge and Perception of the Potential Health and Environmental Risks of an Upstream Cyanide Spill from Gold Mining
*Bonita Bernard, Shanomae Rose & Cecil Boston
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. b_pbernard2000@yahoo.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 30 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/TIIE4213
Keywords: Cyanide spill; knowledge; perception
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Psychosocial Hazards faced by Healthcare Workers at a Public Hospital
*Tricia Braithwaite & Shanomae Rose
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. triciafia003@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 31 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/CNUF7812
Keywords: Psychosocial hazards; healthcare workers; public hospital
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A Study on the Effect of Temperature and Storage Time on the Leaching of Antimony (Sb) from Polyethylene Terephthalate Drinking Water Bottles
*Ajay Arjoon Persaud, Denise A. Simmons & Patrick Ketwaru
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. ajay02@yorku.ca
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 32 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/LXSU8411
Keywords: Antimony; polyethylene terephthalate (PET); drinking water
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An Assessment of Healthcare Workers’ Exposure to Health Hazards in the Accident and Emergency Unit at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation
*Merissa Tucker & Tabitha Mallampati
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. merissatucker19@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 33 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/JDZA3972
Keywords: Healthcare workers; health hazards; occupational safety and health
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Environmentally Sustainable Management of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Guyana
*Jonelle Cornette, Clairmont Clementson & David Fredericks
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. cornette_jonelle@yahoo.co.uk
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 35 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/UOWL3321
Keywords: Water hyacinth; biochar; soil amendment; carbon sequestration
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An Experiment on the Behavioural, Morphometric and Histopathological Effects of Paraquat Dichloride on Nile Tilapia Fingerlings
*Chamique Chekera Steele, Elford Liverpool & Lucina Singh
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. chamsteele101@hotmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 36 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/XQNF9316
Keywords: Integrated rice-fish farming; paraquat dichloride; nile tilapia
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An Investigation into the Advancement of Polyethylene Terephthalate Beverage Bottle Recycling in Georgetown
*Carlene R. Bascom, Isidro Ubaldo Espinosa & Hubert Urlin
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. carlene87bascom@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 38 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/SHKY2058
Keywords: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage bottle; recycling
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A Pilot Study on the Potential for Household Composting at a Rural Community in Guyana
*Omali Dare, Isidro Ubaldo Espinosa, Cecil Boston & Deon Anderson
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. omalidare@yahoo.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 39 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/MFHK6076
Keywords: Household composting; solid waste management
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Assessing the Ability of Perionyx excavatus to Recycle Different Combinations of Organic Waste
*Sona Huntley & Abdullah Ansari
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. sonahuntley@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 40 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/SIFL4385
Keywords: Perionyx excavatus; compost; organic waste
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An Assessment of the Medical Waste Management System at a Healthcare Facility
*Madhavi Indarjeet
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. anupa1496@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 41 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/OJAZ6369
Keywords: Medical infectious waste; cross contamination; environmental hazards; health risks
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A Comparative Study of Solid Waste Generation and Waste Management Practices in Rural and Urban Households in Guyana
*Farah Jairam & Phillip DaSilva
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. farah.jairam94@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 42 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/EENR6350
Keywords: Household solid waste; solid waste generation; solid waste management
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An Examination of Selected Physiochemical Water Quality Parameters of the Rivers near Kaieteur National Park
*Benita Davis, Temitope D. Timothy Oyedotun & Denise A. Simmons
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. beni_1995@hotmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 44 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/SEJM1908
Keywords: Kaieteur National Park; total mercury; river
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An Investigation of the Physical Parameters of Water Quality associated with Mangrove Stands along West Coast Berbice
*Raveen Mangal
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. mangal.raveena@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 45 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/KLVK5595
Keywords: Water quality; mangrove stands; physical parameters
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Application of Geospatial Methods to Support Water Quality Assessment in Guyana
*Annthea Percival, Dina Khadija Benn & Denise A. Simmons
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. annthea.perci@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 46 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/DGPK5456
Keywords: Surface water quality; geospatial methods; spatial interpolation
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An Investigation of Water Resource Management in the Beverage Industry
*Alston Alleyne & Chamique Chekera Steele
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. alstonalleyne@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 48 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/DSBN4892
Keywords: Water use; effluent; compliance
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A Study on the Relationship between the Ité Palm (Mauritia flexuosa) and the Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) at Pakuri
*Lakeram Singh, Seon Hamer & Elford Liverpool
*Department of Environmental Studies. Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science. University of Guyana-Turkeyen Campus. Greater Georgetown, Guyana. indarsingh2011@gmail.com
Book of Abstracts Vol 1, pp. 50 (2020) DOI: 10.52377/NSPD1786
Keywords: Habitat destruction; wildlife food service; wildlife displacement
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