Diego Azevedo Zoccal Garcia
Biographic Data
| ID | 6931192 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Diego Azevedo Zoccal Garcia |
| GIVEN NAMES | Diego Azevedo Zoccal |
| FAMILY NAME | Garcia |
| SIGNATURE | GARCIA D A Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5709-6347 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Multispecies Biomonitoring of Metal(loid) Contamination and Human Health Risk in a Peri-Urban Transboundary River System (Brazil–Paraguay)
Urban and peri-urban river systems subjected to intensive agriculture are vulnerable to diffuse metal(loid) inputs, yet the integration of hydrological compartments, bioindicators, and human health risk remains poorly explored. This study investigated the seasonal dynamics, bioaccumulation patterns, and potential human health risks associated with metal(loid)s in the Santa Virgem River (Brazil–Paraguay border), using water from backwater zones an…
Assessment of the Risk to Human Health and Pollution Levels Due to the Presence of Metal(loid)s in Sediments, Water, and Fishes in Urban Rivers in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
This study aimed to assess the pollution levels, sources, ecological risk, and human health risks of metal(loid)s in water, sediment, and muscle tissue of Prochilodus lineatus and Pimelodus maculatus from rivers in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The metal(loid)s content in river sediment, water, and fish tissue were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Sediment pollution assessment was carried out by g…
Assessment of Metal(loid)s in Fern Amauropelta rivularioides (Fee), Soil, and River Water in a Peri-Urban Agriculture Area on the Brazil–Paraguay Border
This study examined the temporal dynamics of metal(loid) concentrations in agricultural soils, fern Amauropelta rivularioides, and surface waters in a peri-urban region on the Brazil–Paraguay border during 2019–2020. Elevated levels of As, Se, Co, Mn, Cu, and Zn raised concerns about environmental and human health risks, especially when compared to international guidelines. Post-harvest and pre-harvest periods, particularly during corn cultivatio…
Assessment of Metal(loid)s and Nonmetals Contamination in Soils of Urban Ecological Parks in Brazil
Metal(loid)s and nonmetals in the soil of urban parks can pose risks to human health. Thus, we aimed to study the soil elemental content, soil types and their pH, contamination factor, geo-accumulation index, pollution load index, total carcinogenic risk, and hazard quotient for children and adults by ingestion, inhalation, and dermal routes contact in ecological parks (EP) in Central-West Brazil. In Lago do Amor EP, high concentrations of Mg and…
Faeces of Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) as a Bioindicator of Contamination in Urban Environments in Central-West Brazil
Along with exposure to parasites and other biological disease vectors, animal faeces can also contain heavy metals and metalloids. We quantified metals, metalloids, and non-metals in the faeces of capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) that live in parks in the city of Campo Grande (Brazil). Quantification of metalloids was obtained after acid digestion using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer. Higher mean concentrations in…
Monitoring of Metal(loid)s Using Brachiaria decumbens Stapf Leaves along a Highway Located Close to an Urban Region
Studies on tollbooth workers involving the concentration of metal(loid)s in highway dust are scarce. We aimed to assess the levels of metal(loid)s in soils and washed and unwashed leaves of Brachiaria decumbens on roadsides. Dust deposition and heavy metal content in the leaves are used to estimate the exposure of tollbooth workers to oral, inhalation, and dermal ingestion of metals in highway dust. The concentrations of aluminum (Al), arsenic (A…
Monitoring of Metal(loid)s Using Brachiaria decumbens Stapf Leaves along a Highway Located Close to an Urban Region
Studies on tollbooth workers involving the concentration of metal(loid)s in highway dust are scarce. We aimed to assess the levels of metal(loid)s in soils and washed and unwashed leaves of Brachiaria decumbens on roadsides. Dust deposition and heavy metal content in the leaves are used to estimate the exposure of tollbooth workers to oral, inhalation, and dermal ingestion of metals in highway dust. The concentrations of aluminum (Al), arsenic (A…
Faeces of Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) as a Bioindicator of Contamination in Urban Environments in Central-West Brazil
Along with exposure to parasites and other biological disease vectors, animal faeces can also contain heavy metals and metalloids. We quantified metals, metalloids, and non-metals in the faeces of capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) that live in parks in the city of Campo Grande (Brazil). Quantification of metalloids was obtained after acid digestion using an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer. Higher mean concentrations in…
Monitoring of Metal(loid)s Using Brachiaria decumbens Stapf Leaves along a Highway Located Close to an Urban Region
Studies on tollbooth workers involving the concentration of metal(loid)s in highway dust are scarce. We aimed to assess the levels of metal(loid)s in soils and washed and unwashed leaves of Brachiaria decumbens on roadsides. Dust deposition and heavy metal content in the leaves are used to estimate the exposure of tollbooth workers to oral, inhalation, and dermal ingestion of metals in highway dust. The concentrations of aluminum (Al), arsenic (A…
Assessment of the Risk to Human Health and Pollution Levels Due to the Presence of Metal(loid)s in Sediments, Water, and Fishes in Urban Rivers in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
This study aimed to assess the pollution levels, sources, ecological risk, and human health risks of metal(loid)s in water, sediment, and muscle tissue of Prochilodus lineatus and Pimelodus maculatus from rivers in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The metal(loid)s content in river sediment, water, and fish tissue were determined by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. Sediment pollution assessment was carried out by g…
Assessment of Metal(loid)s in Fern Amauropelta rivularioides (Fee), Soil, and River Water in a Peri-Urban Agriculture Area on the Brazil–Paraguay Border
This study examined the temporal dynamics of metal(loid) concentrations in agricultural soils, fern Amauropelta rivularioides, and surface waters in a peri-urban region on the Brazil–Paraguay border during 2019–2020. Elevated levels of As, Se, Co, Mn, Cu, and Zn raised concerns about environmental and human health risks, especially when compared to international guidelines. Post-harvest and pre-harvest periods, particularly during corn cultivatio…
Assessment of Metal(loid)s and Nonmetals Contamination in Soils of Urban Ecological Parks in Brazil
Metal(loid)s and nonmetals in the soil of urban parks can pose risks to human health. Thus, we aimed to study the soil elemental content, soil types and their pH, contamination factor, geo-accumulation index, pollution load index, total carcinogenic risk, and hazard quotient for children and adults by ingestion, inhalation, and dermal routes contact in ecological parks (EP) in Central-West Brazil. In Lago do Amor EP, high concentrations of Mg and…
Multispecies Biomonitoring of Metal(loid) Contamination and Human Health Risk in a Peri-Urban Transboundary River System (Brazil–Paraguay)
Urban and peri-urban river systems subjected to intensive agriculture are vulnerable to diffuse metal(loid) inputs, yet the integration of hydrological compartments, bioindicators, and human health risk remains poorly explored. This study investigated the seasonal dynamics, bioaccumulation patterns, and potential human health risks associated with metal(loid)s in the Santa Virgem River (Brazil–Paraguay border), using water from backwater zones an…
Heavy metals in environment (5 works) · Biology (4 works) · Ecology (4 works) · Environmental protection (3 works) · Environmental Science (3 works) · Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Human health (3 works) · Agriculture (2 works) · Chemistry (2 works)