2026 Journals

Comprise of 12 months Issues of Indian Journal of Environmental Protection (ISSN 0253–7141). IJEP is an international monthly peer-reviewed publication dealing with all aspects of environmental pollution and its control, which is published by the Kalpana Corporation. The Journal is abstracted and indexed in the top Abstracting and Indexing Journals of the world like SCOPUS, ULRICH, CAS, ICI etc. It is included in the UGC-CARE List Group II.

Interlock Concrete Blocks Subjected to Varied Traffic Loads – A Study on Dust Characteristics

IJEP 46(2): 135-142 : Vol. 46 Issue. 2 (February 2026) Full Text Emey Varkey1, Benny Mathews Abraham2* and B. G. Sreedevi3 1. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Kochi – 682 022, Kerala, India2. Albertian Institute of Science and Technology, Kochi – 682 022, Kerala, India 3. National Transportation Planning and […]

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Isolation and Visual Identification of Microplastics in Soil from Waste-Affected Areas of Haryana, India

IJEP 46(2): 124-134 : Vol. 46 Issue. 2 (February 2026) Full Text Naveen Kumar1, Pushpa Yadav2 and Anoop Yadav1* 1. Central University of Haryana, Department of Environmental Studies, Mahendragarh – 123 031, Haryana, India2. Kishan Lal Public (KLP) College, Department of Chemistry, Rewari – 123 401, Haryana, India Abstract Microplastic pollution has become a significant

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Multi-Kinetic Modelling and Process Performance of a Lab-Scale Modified Rotating Biological Contactor Used as a Post-Treatment for Pre-Treated Synthetic Wastewater of Auramine O Dye

IJEP 46(2): 112-123 : Vol. 46 Issue. 2 (February 2026) Full Text Khyati K. Modi1 and Kaushik Nath2* 1. Government Engineering College, Department of Environmental Engineering, Valsad – 396 001, Gujarat, India2. G.H. Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120, Gujarat, India Abstract The operating efficiency of

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Preparation, Characterisation and Exploration of Adsorption Potential of Cocopeat Powder – A Novel Agricultural Biomass for Dye Removal

IJEP 46(2): 99-111 : Vol. 46 Issue. 2 (February 2026) Full Text M. Jothimani, S. Chandra*, J. Manikandan, J. Raffiea Baseri and S. Arthi PSG College of Arts and Science, Department of Chemistry, Coimbatore – 641 014, Tamil Nadu, India Abstract This work focuses on the utilization of cocopeat powder (CPP) as a novel agro-based

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Investigating the Interplay Between Air Quality, Comfort and Health: Impacts on Productivity in Domestic and Professional Spaces

IJEP 46(1): 89-96 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Rahila Rahman Khan*, Rushda Sharf and Shweta Yadav Integral University, Department of Environmental Science, Lucknow – 226 026, Uttar Pradesh, India Abstract The research aims to establish the correlation between indoor air quality (IAQ), environment, health and productivity in residential and commercial facilities.

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Sustainable Building Facades Optimization via Deep Learning-Enhanced Segmentation Methods for Improving Indoor Air Quality

IJEP 46(1): 74-88 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Shruti Semwal and Garima Verma* DIT University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Computing, Dehradun – 248 009, Uttarakhand, India Abstract This study seeks to transform the role of green buildings (GB) in sustainable urban development by using deep learning (DL)-based

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Sewer Network Planning and Optimization using SewerGEMS: A Sustainable Approach

IJEP 46(1): 59-73 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text A.S. Borse1, R. M. Bhagat1*, H. V. Hajare2, P. B. Pande1 and J. M. Raut1 1. Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Department Civil Engineering, Nagpur – 441 110, Maharashtra, India 2. Guru Nanak Institute of Engineering and Technology, Department Civil Engineering, Nagpur –

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Analysing Socio-Economic Drivers of E-Waste Generation and Management in Gurgaon’s Rapidly Urbanizing Sectors

IJEP 46(1): 47-58 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Sarika Biswas1*, Puja Singh1 and Sonu Singh2 1. Amity University Haryana, Amity School of Earth and Environmental Science, Gurugram – 122 413, Haryana, India 2. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), New Delhi – 110 003, India Abstract This study aims

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Comparative Analysis of Constituents of Plants Grown in Cocopeat and Soil

IJEP 46(1): 38-46 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Vailina Dsouza, Puja, Rithika R. and Malathi R.* Kristu Jayanti College (Deemed to be University), Department of Life Science, Bengaluru – 560 077, Karnataka, India Abstract Overuse of chemical fertilizers interferes with the biological components of the soil, leading to soil acidification, stunted

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Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in Groundwater Potential Zoning of Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh

IJEP 46(1): 25-37 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Ramu Penki1*, Sai Santosh Basina2, Mahesh Kona3, G. Sambasiva Rao4 and M. Babu Rao5 1. GMR Institute of Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Rajam – 532 127, Andhra Pradesh, India2. Honer Homes, Hyderabad – 500 072, Telangana, India3. CVR College of Engineering, Department

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Comprehensive Assessment of Groundwater Quality using Water Quality Index and Machine Learning-Based Prediction for the Industrial Area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

IJEP 46(1): 16-24 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Mridu Sahu1*, D.C. Jhariya2, Vindhyavasini Singh Baghel3 and Shivangi Diwan1 1. National Institute of Technology, Department of Information Technology, Raipur – 492 010, Chattishgarh, India2. National Institute of Technology, Department of Applied Geology, Raipur – 492 010, Chattishgarh, India3. Geological Survey of India,

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Fabrication of Ag2O/MgO Activated Carbon Nanocomposite Using Upholstery Waste for Enhanced Oil Compounds Removal

IJEP 46(1): 3-15 : Vol. 46 Issue. 1 (January 2026) Full Text Talib M. Subkh and Raghad F. Almilly University of Baghdad, Department of Chemical Engineering, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq Abstract This work developed a new nanocomposite (Ag2O/MgO/AC) from activated carbon (AC) made from upholstery waste (UW) through carbonization and precipitation methods. It used 5% hydrated

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