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Predicting microplastic quantities in Indonesian provincial rivers using machine learning models

This study used machine learning models to predict microplastic levels in rivers across 24 Indonesian provinces based on environmental and economic data. Temperature, economic output, and population density were the strongest predictors of microplastic pollution. The approach could help environmental agencies monitor and manage microplastic contamination in freshwater systems more efficiently.

2025 The Science of The Total Environment 7 citations
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Initial investigation of microplastic pollution in river sediments at Yogyakarta City Indonesia

Researchers conducted an initial investigation of microplastic pollution in river sediments crossing Yogyakarta City in Indonesia, finding microplastics at all sampling sites. Fragment and fiber types dominated, reflecting common plastic pollution sources in this urban environment.

2021 Sustinere Journal of Environment and Sustainability 6 citations
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Spatial distribution of microplastic pollution and its relation to pollution index-based water quality status in Progo River, Indonesia

Researchers mapped microplastic distribution along Indonesia's heavily polluted Progo River, finding 75 to 436 plastic particles per cubic meter of water and showing that lower oxygen levels, higher organic pollution, and faster water flow all correlated with higher microplastic concentrations — evidence that plastic particles actively degrade river water quality.

2025 Emerging contaminants 3 citations
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Assessment of Small-Scale Microplastics Abundance and Characterization in Urban River: A Case Study in Metro River, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Metro River in Indonesia, finding that abundance and characteristics varied by land use type, with urban areas showing higher concentrations of fragments and fibers in this rapidly developing region.

2023 Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences 9 citations
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Exploring the Impact of River Pollution on Environmental Health in Central Java - Indonesia: A Narrative Literature Review and Sustainable Management Strategies

This narrative review synthesizes research on river pollution impacts in Central Java, Indonesia, identifying domestic waste, agricultural runoff, and industrial discharge — including microplastics — as primary drivers of water quality degradation and health risks.

2025 PROMOTOR
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Assessment of stream quality and health risks in Indonesian river systems: A social analysis and water quality index approach

Researchers assessed water quality in three Indonesian rivers used by local communities, finding microplastics — primarily polyethylene and polypropylene — alongside elevated levels of iron, lead, and manganese, with residents reporting rising rates of skin disease and diarrhea linked to polluted water use.

2025 Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering 3 citations
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Correlation of Microplastic Size Distribution and Water Quality Parameters in the Upstream Brantas River

Researchers surveyed microplastic abundance and size distribution in the upstream Brantas River in Indonesia and analyzed correlations with water quality parameters, finding that smaller microplastic fragments were most prevalent and that microplastic levels related to several water quality indicators. The study contributes baseline data for managing plastic pollution in Indonesian river systems.

2023 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 11 citations
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Correlation Analysis of Water Quality and Microplastic Identification in the North Coast Area of Situbondo

Researchers assessed water quality and identified microplastics in a river in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding correlations between water quality parameters and microplastic abundance and characterizing the dominant polymer types and morphologies present.

2025 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA
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The Abundance and Characteristics of Microplastics in the Sediments of the Progo River of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Researchers analyzed microplastic abundance and characteristics in sediments of the Progo River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, finding microplastics throughout the river system. Fragment and fiber types dominated, reflecting the widespread plastic waste inputs characteristic of rapidly developing Indonesian urban areas.

2021 Journal of Sustainability Science and Management 8 citations
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Spatial Dynamics of Microplastic Pollution in Water and Sediments of the Ciliwung River along with Conditions of Water Quality Field Parameters and Population Density

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in water and sediment across Indonesia's heavily populated Ciliwung River, finding significant contamination linked to population density and land use. The dominant types were fragments and fibers from textiles and synthetic materials, with concentrations varying along the river's length. The results underscore the threat that densely settled riverine systems pose as conduits of microplastic pollution into coastal and marine environments.

2023 Journal of Ecological Engineering 1 citations
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Microplastic Abundance and Characteristics in the Bango River, Malang, Indonesia, Based on Land Use Patterns

Researchers quantified microplastic abundance and characterized particle types in the Bango River in Malang, Indonesia, finding significant contamination dominated by fragments and fibers linked to urban and agricultural sources.

2024 Environmental Engineering Science 4 citations
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Identification of the Existence and Type of Microplastic in Code River Fish, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Researchers identified the presence and polymer types of microplastics in fish from the Code River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, providing early evidence of microplastic contamination in riverine fish from this urban waterway.

2020 EKSAKTA Journal of Sciences and Data Analysis 24 citations
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Microplastics pollution in sediment of Serang River Kulon Yogyakarta Province

This study measured microplastic contamination in sediments from the Serang River in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Despite being a smaller river in a suburban area, microplastics were detected, and community members still use the river for daily activities, raising local public health concerns.

2023 Jurnal Rekayasa Proses 1 citations
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Modeling spatiotemporal patterns of microplastic pollution in the lupit river using multilinear regression

Researchers modelled spatiotemporal patterns of microplastic pollution in the Lupit River using multiple linear regression with four predictors — population, seasonality, macroplastic frequency, and volumetric flow rate — finding widespread contamination across rural, residential, informal settlement, and commercial zones.

2025 Scientific Reports
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Pengaruh Perilaku dan Kondisi Permukiman Masyarakat Terhadap Kualitas Air di Sungai Jangkok, Kota Mataram

This Indonesian study examines how population density and household waste disposal habits affect water quality in the Jangkok River, finding domestic waste from densely populated areas is the main pollution source. Poor waste management including plastic disposal directly into rivers is a primary driver of microplastic contamination in Southeast Asian waterways.

2023 JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN INDONESIA 2 citations
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Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Surface Water within a Densely Populated Area of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution in the surface water of the Kranji River Basin in Purwokerto, Indonesia, a densely populated urban area, characterising particle abundance, morphology, colour, and polymer type. The study documented widespread microplastic contamination and identified key sources associated with urban population density, waste management practices, and proximity to human settlements.

2025
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First evidence of microplastics in the water and sediment of Surakarta city river basin, Indonesia

Researchers conducted the first assessment of microplastic contamination in the water and sediments of the Surakarta city river basin in Indonesia. They found that fragments and fibers were the dominant microplastic types, with over half of the particles smaller than one millimeter. The study identified polystyrene, polyester, polyamide, and silicone polymers, with blue and black particles being the most common colors in water samples.

2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin 34 citations
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Existence of Microplastics in Indonesia’s Surface Water: A Review

This review summarizes evidence of microplastic contamination in surface waters across Indonesia, finding widespread pollution in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. The study underscores the urgency of improved plastic waste management in a country with one of the world's largest contributions to ocean plastic pollution.

2021 International Journal of Integrated Engineering 5 citations
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Microplastic concentrations in river water and bed sediments in a tropical river: implications for water quality monitoring

Researchers found that microplastic concentrations in a tropical Malaysian river averaged 3.12 particles/L in water and 6,027 particles/m² in bed sediments, with high within-site variability and poor correlation between water and sediment contamination levels, complicating monitoring strategies.

2023 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 14 citations
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Analisis Pencemaran Mikroplastik Di Sungai Bedog Yogyakarta

Sediment samples from upstream, middle, and downstream sections of the Bedog River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia revealed microplastic contamination throughout the river, with plastic types consistent with textile, packaging, and household waste from surrounding communities.

2025 Jurnal Teknologi Technoscientia
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Impact of a municipal solid waste processing facility on microplastic pollution in Indonesia’s waterways

Researchers quantified and characterized riverine microplastic pollution in the Jangli River in Semarang City, Indonesia, and assessed the contribution of a nearby Municipal Solid Waste Temporary Processing Site (TPS) to MP contamination through water sampling and field observation. The study documents how proximity to solid waste facilities elevates microplastic concentrations in urban waterways.

2024 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
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Microplastic Pollution of Stream Water and Sediment in a Tributary of a Major Drinking Water Supplying River in Sri Lanka

Researchers monitored microplastic pollution in stream water and sediment of a tributary feeding a major drainage system, documenting spatial patterns of contamination and identifying land use practices as key predictors of microplastic abundance in this freshwater system.

2025 ACS ES&T Water 2 citations
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Spatial Distribution and Ecological Risk of Microplastic Contamination in River Water Near a Landfill Leachate Disposal Area: A Case Study of Supit Urang Landfill, Malang City, Indonesia

Researchers mapped the spatial distribution and ecological risk of microplastic contamination across river sediments in a Chinese river system, finding risk levels varied with proximity to urban centers and industrial zones, and that certain polymer types posed elevated ecological hazard.

2025 Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management)
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Spatial distribution of microplastic in sediment of the Citanduy River, West Java, Indonesia

This study mapped the spatial distribution of microplastics in sediments along the Citanduy River in West Java, Indonesia, finding widespread contamination that varied by location and land use. Rivers like the Citanduy act as conveyor belts carrying microplastics from inland areas to coastal and marine environments.

2021 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 7 citations