Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 199

Full Length Research Paper

Determination of some selected heavy metals in vegetable samples in relation to health risk assessment from Gubi Dam Agricultural Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Mohammed A. Shettima
  • Mohammed A. Shettima
  • Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Haruna B. Wayar
  • Haruna B. Wayar
  • Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Zakari Mohammed
  • Zakari Mohammed
  • Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Ayuba M. Jatau
  • Ayuba M. Jatau
  • Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Joseph C. Akan
  • Joseph C. Akan
  • Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, P.M.B 1069, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 September 2024
  •  Accepted: 21 March 2025
  •  Published: 30 June 2025

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