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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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Accumulation of Microplastics and Histological Analysis on Marine Fish from Coastal Waters of Baru and Trisik Beaches, Special Region of Yogyakarta

Researchers assessed microplastic accumulation in marine fish from coastal waters of Baru and Trisik Beaches in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, finding microplastics in fish digestive tracts and surface waters, with river outflow serving as a major dispersal pathway for plastic pollution.

2023 Environment and Natural Resources Journal 6 citations
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Microplastic pollution in Surabaya River Water and Aquatic Biota, Indonesia

Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in the Surabaya River and its aquatic organisms in Indonesia, finding MPs in water, sediment, and multiple fish species, with fiber concentrations highest near densely populated urban areas and fish tissue contamination raising concerns for human exposure through seafood consumption.

2021 IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 28 citations
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Investigation of microplastic ingestion in commercial fish from Surabaya river, Indonesia

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in commercial fish species from the Surabaya River in Indonesia, a major urban waterway used for both clean water supply and fisheries. They found microplastics present in all fish studied, with variations in abundance linked to feeding behavior and habitat. The findings raise concerns about food safety for communities that rely on river fish as a dietary staple.

2023 Environmental Pollution 23 citations
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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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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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Identification of microplastics in fish from the local fish market of Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia

This study identified microplastics in fish sold at a local market in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, finding plastic particles in multiple species across fiber, fragment, and film forms. The detection of microplastics in commercially sold fish raises food safety concerns for consumers who regularly eat locally caught seafood.

2023 IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science 2 citations
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Occurrence and characterization of microplastic content in the digestive system of riverine fishes

Researchers found microplastics in 93.8% of riverine fish examined, with polystyrene, polyethylene, and nylon being the most common polymer types concentrated near urban and industrial areas, and small particles (0.025-1 mm) predominating across species.

2021 Journal of Environmental Management 32 citations
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The concentration of microplastic in water and fish (Gambusia affinis) collected from Brantas River

Researchers measured microplastic concentrations in water and in the bodies of mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) from the Brantas River in Malang, Indonesia, finding contamination in both. The study confirms that freshwater fish in Indonesian urban rivers are ingesting microplastics, raising concerns about human exposure through fish consumption.

2021 AIP conference proceedings 8 citations
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Microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and fish from the Kahayan River, Indonesia

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and fish from the Kahayan River in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. They found microplastics present across all sample types, with fibers and fragments being the most common forms, and identified polyethylene and polypropylene as the dominant polymer types. The study provides the first baseline data on microplastic pollution in this region and highlights the widespread nature of contamination in Indonesian freshwater systems.

2024 Chemistry and Ecology 7 citations
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Analysis of Microplastics in Water and Biofilm Matrices in Metro River, East Java, Indonesia

Researchers detected microplastics in both water and biofilm matrices across three stations of the Metro River in East Java, Indonesia, with the industrial activity station showing the highest contamination, and fibers being the most common particle shape identified.

2022 The Journal of Experimental Life Sciences 7 citations
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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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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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Identification of the composition and abundance of microplastics in the digestive tract of fish in the Banjaran River, Banyumas District

Researchers identified and quantified microplastic composition and abundance in digestive tract contents of wild-caught fish from a coastal fishery, documenting ingestion rates, polymer types, and particle morphologies across multiple commercially important species.

2025 Acta Aquatica Aquatic Sciences Journal
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Microplastics Contamination in Wild Fish Caught from Urbanised Sepanggar River of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Researchers examined microplastic contamination in wild fish caught from the urbanized Sepanggar River in Malaysia, finding MPs in all sampled fish with polymer types consistent with urban runoff, domestic sewage, and fishing gear as dominant sources.

2025 Journal of Tropical Biology & Conservation (JTBC)
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Unraveling Microplastic Presence in Freshwater and Sediment of Rejoso River, Indonesia

Researchers investigated microplastic presence in water and sediment of the Rejoso River in Indonesia across 12 sampling sites, characterizing the types, abundances, and distribution patterns of microplastic particles in this tropical freshwater system.

2025 Environmental Quality Management
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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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Presence of Microplastics in Water, Sediment, and Fish in Ancar Rivers Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Microplastics were detected in water, sediment, and fish samples from the Ancar River in Mataram City, Indonesia, with fish inadvertently ingesting plankton-sized plastic particles—demonstrating microplastic contamination in a freshwater urban river system and its transfer into local fish species consumed by residents.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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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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Contamination of microplastics in Brantas River, East Java, Indonesia and its distribution in gills and digestive tracts of fish Gambusia affinis

Researchers sampled water, gills, and digestive tracts of fish in Indonesia's Brantas River and found microplastics in all three, with fragments under 0.1 mm making up the majority — demonstrating that river fish are actively ingesting microplastics that then accumulate in their bodies.

2021 Emerging contaminants 38 citations