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Effect of Anthropogenic Type and Depth on Microplastic Abundance in Mahakam River Water, Samarinda City

This Indonesian study measured microplastic concentrations in water from the Mahakam River at different depths and near different land use types in Samarinda city. The results showed higher plastic levels near urban and agricultural areas, providing data on plastic pollution in a major Borneo river that local communities depend on.

2023 Trends in Sciences 2 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik pada Air Sungai Akibat Limbah Pabrik Daur Ulang Plastik di Sidoarjo dan Mojokerto

This Indonesian study identified microplastic contamination in river water near plastic recycling factories in Sidoarjo and Mojokerto. The findings show that plastic recycling facilities can themselves be sources of microplastic pollution, releasing particles into nearby waterways during processing.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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Kelimpahan Makroplastik Di Wilayah Perairan Muara Sembilang Samboja Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

This Indonesian study measured the abundance of macroplastic debris in the estuary waters of East Kalimantan. The high levels of large plastic items documented in this coastal waterway represent potential sources of microplastic pollution as the materials fragment over time.

2023 Tropical Aquatic Sciences
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Karakteristik sampah mikroplastik di Muara Sungai DKI Jakarta

This Indonesian-language study characterized microplastics found at the mouths of rivers flowing through Jakarta. River mouths are major hotspots for plastic accumulation, as they collect debris washed from urban areas and funnel it toward coastal and marine environments.

2019 DEPIK 17 citations
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Occurrence and visual characterization of microplastics from Mahakam River at Tenggarong City, Indonesia

Researchers detected and visually characterized microplastics in water samples from the Mahakam River near Tenggarong City, Indonesia, contributing to limited freshwater microplastic data from the country that produces approximately 7.8 million tons of plastic waste annually. Microplastics were found in river samples, with fiber and fragment morphotypes dominant, reflecting local plastic waste mismanagement.

2024 Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 9 citations
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Implikasi Pencemaran Mikroplastik Terhadap Kesehatan Lingkungan Pada Ekosistem Sungai: Literature Review

This Indonesian-language literature review examined the implications of microplastic pollution for environmental health in river ecosystems, drawing on global studies. The review found that microplastics disrupt aquatic food chains and pose risks to organisms and downstream human communities that depend on river water for drinking and agriculture.

2025 Jurnal Kesehatan Tambusai
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Abundance and Distribution of Microplastics in the Water and Riverbank Sediment in Malaysia – A Review

Microplastic abundance and distribution were surveyed in the water column and riverbank sediments of a Malaysian river. Results showed microplastics throughout the river system, with fiber shapes dominating in water and fragments more common in sediments, reflecting contributions from domestic wastewater and plastic litter.

2020 Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 46 citations
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Analisa Jenis, Bentuk Dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Di Sungai Sei Sikambing Medan

This Indonesian study analyzed the types, shapes, and abundance of microplastics in the Sei Sikambing River in Medan, finding widespread contamination consistent with urban plastic waste inputs. Urban rivers like Sei Sikambing act as conduits transferring plastic pollution from cities to coastal marine environments.

2020 Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi Jurnal Keilmuan dan Aplikasi Teknologi Industri 27 citations
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Identifikasi Karakteristik dan Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Sampel Air Kali Surabaya

This Indonesian study characterized microplastic abundance and types in water samples from the Kali Surabaya river in Surabaya. The urban waterway showed widespread plastic contamination, with sources linked to densely populated residential areas along the riverbanks.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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The Relationship Between Macroplastic and Large-microplastic Abundance in the Northern Coastal Region of West Peninsular Malaysia

This study examined the relationship between macroplastic litter and large microplastic particles on beaches in the northern coastal region of Peninsular Malaysia, finding a positive correlation between the two. Macroplastic debris on beaches is a direct source of microplastics as it breaks down under UV exposure and physical abrasion.

2020 EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) 2 citations
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Identification of Microplastics in the Upper Cimanuk Watershed and Waste Management Analysis in Garut Regency, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Upper Cimanuk Watershed in Garut Regency, Indonesia, examining water samples and local waste management practices. Microplastics were found throughout the watershed, with the highest concentrations linked to areas with greater human activity and inadequate waste management. The study suggests that improving waste collection and disposal in the region could help reduce microplastic inputs to this important river system.

2026 Industrial and Domestic Waste Management
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Identifikasi Kelimpahan dan Karakteristik Mikroplastik pada Air Kali Mas, Kota Surabaya

This Indonesian study characterized microplastic abundance and type in water from the Kali Mas river in Surabaya. Plastic fragments and fibers were detected throughout the urban waterway, reflecting the impact of dense residential and commercial activity on local water quality.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal 1 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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Preliminary Study of Microplastic Abundance in Rivers of Greater Semarang Area, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed two rivers in the Semarang region of Indonesia and found microplastics at every sampling site, with concentrations increasing downstream and polyethylene sheet fragments — likely from single-use plastic bags — being the most common type, underlining the need for better waste management to reduce plastic entering waterways.

2023 International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning 2 citations
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Occurrence, abundance, and distribution of microplastics pollution: an evidence in surface tropical water of Klang River estuary, Malaysia

Researchers measured microplastic abundance, size, shape, and polymer type in surface water of the Klang River estuary in Malaysia — a highly urbanized waterway — finding concentrations among the highest reported in Southeast Asian estuaries, with industrial packaging materials and synthetic textiles as the dominant sources.

2021 Environmental Geochemistry and Health 107 citations
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A multidimensional approach for microplastics monitoring in two major tropical river basins, Malaysia

Researchers conducted a multidimensional assessment of microplastic distribution in surface waters of two major Malaysian river basins, providing much-needed field data on microplastic emissions from Asian rivers known to be major contributors to ocean pollution.

2023 Environmental Research 43 citations
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Dampak Pencemaran Mikroplastik di wilayah Pesisir dan Kelautan

This Indonesian overview examines the problems of microplastic contamination in coastal and marine environments, reviewing the sources, distribution, and ecological effects of plastic pollution. The paper highlights the particular vulnerability of Indonesian coastal areas given high plastic waste generation and limited waste management infrastructure.

2023 Jurnal Pasir Laut 1 citations
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Identifikasi Mikroplastik Sampel Sedimen di Outlet Limbah Pabrik Daur Ulang Plastik Sidoarjo dan Mojokerto

This companion Indonesian study found microplastic contamination in river sediments near plastic recycling factory discharge points in Sidoarjo and Mojokerto. The results suggest that even well-intentioned plastic recycling operations can release microplastics into the environment without proper waste controls.

2023 Environmental Pollution Journal
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Pencemaran Mikroplastik di Sungai: Suatu Tinjauan Sosiologis Terhadap Perilaku Menyimpang Pengelolaan Sampah Di Masyarakat

This Indonesian-language study examined microplastic contamination in rivers through a sociological lens, analyzing how deviant waste disposal behavior by the public contributes to increasing microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems. The research connected individual behavioral patterns and social norms around waste management to microplastic accumulation in Indonesian river systems.

2024 Dynamics of Rural Society Journal
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Assessment of Sediment Grain Size and Its Correlation with Microplastic Accumulation and Characteristics in the Kahayan River, Indonesia

Researchers investigated microplastic accumulation in sediments of the Kahayan River in Indonesia in relation to sediment grain size, finding an average abundance of 7.3 items/kg dry weight. Significant correlations were found between coarse and fine sand grain sizes and microplastic occurrence, suggesting grain size plays a key role in microplastic retention.

2024 Environmental Forensics 4 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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The Abundance of Microplastics in Sediment Siak River Pekanbaru City

Researchers assessed microplastic abundance in sediments of the Siak River, Pekanbaru City, examining the river as a pathway for land-based plastic waste to accumulate in aquatic sediment reservoirs given high water utilization activity along its banks.

2024 Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 1 citations
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Identifikasi Kandungan Mikroplastik pada Perairan Sungai

Water samples from the Musi River in South Sumatra contained microplastics in all four forms — fibers, films, fragments, and pellets — with fibers most abundant at 5 particles per 100 mL, confirming microplastic presence in this Indonesian waterway.

2024 JKP (Jurnal Kesehatan Primer)
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Microplastics pollution in selected rivers from Southeast Asia

Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in rivers across Southeast Asia, a region with high plastic waste discharge but limited monitoring data, documenting the distribution and characteristics of microplastics in these understudied waterways.

2022 APN Science Bulletin 28 citations