This study examined the spatio-temporal changes in land use and land cover (LULC) and their perceived socio-economic implications in Lamka Town, Churachandpur District, Manipur, India. The analysis combined geospatial assessment with primary survey data collected from 100 randoml...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3421
Across India, medium-sized towns frequently experience unplanned urban growth and the ensuing environmental problems. In addition to notable reductions in water bodies and vegetation cover, unchecked, rapid urbanisation has led to a marked expansion of built-up areas. Such transf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25311
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of shoreline dynamics along the Kochi Corporation coastline, India, by quantifying rates of erosion and accretion over a 35-year period (1989–2024). Multi-temporal Landsat satellite imagery, encompassing data from the MSS, TM, ETM+,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i105060
The shoreline, which serves as the boundary between land and water, is inherently dynamic and plays a crucial role in providing economic and social stability to coastal communities. As one of the most rapidly transforming landforms in coastal regions, it necessitates precise dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8935
This study critically examines land distribution patterns, socio-economic disparities and living conditions among Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Ottapalam Taluk, Kerala where, Ottapalam's SC communities historically faced caste-based land alienation, restricted settlement zones and oc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i92341
In Kerala's Palakkad District, this study looks at the land ownership patterns, land use practices, demographics and spatial distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities in 27 panchayats. The results show notable differences in the patterns of settlement, with sparse distribu...
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Research Article10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i8751