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Applying the Parameters of Impacted Population and Gully Social Impact Factor to Prioritize Choice of Gully Erosion Intervention Programs in Resource Limited Settings: Lessons from World Bank Funded Intervention in Anambra State, Nigeria

Obiano EC, Onuchukwu EE, Azuchukwuene GC, Ojeh VN, Mbaneme FC, Nwogbo DC, Okorie PC & Edochie JE · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Background: Following a presidential request for assistance in the gully erosion menacing many States in Nigeria, the World Bank intervened through the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Program (NEWMAP) in 23 States including Anambra, from 2014 - 2022. This study examined...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i6778

Morphometric Analysis of Waghora Micro Watershed of Jam River Basin Using ALOS-PALSAR DEM

Yagani Sinha, K.K. Sahu, Rajeev Srivastava, M.S.S. Nagaraju, S.S. Porte & R.R. Saxena · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Intergrating Remote sensing and Geographic Information System(GIS) Proves useful for Evaluating and understanding morphometric parameters, especially Watershed Management of - Soil and Water Conservation at microlevel for sustainable Natural Resource management. The Linear , Area...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i6776

Effect of Drought Stress on Morpho Phenological and Yield Parameters in Sorghum Genotypes

Navyashree R, Mummigatti U V, Nethra P, Basavaraj B & Hanamaratti N G · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Drought stress is a major challenge for sorghum production, particularly during the reproductive stage. This study investigated the effects of drought stress on sorghum genotypes, focusing on their morpho-phenological characteristics and yield parameters. A field experiment was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i6775

Integration of Seismic and Well Log Data for Reservoir Characterization in Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria

Ismaila Abiodun Akinlabi & Ayomide Oluwaseun Abiodun · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

The demand for fossil fuels is continually increasing due to the growing global population and industrialization. It is thus necessary to find hydrocarbon prospects in new fields and those that have previously been classified as marginal fields in order to maximize production. An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i6774

Examining Patterns and Trends of Change in Greater Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria: A 10 Years Spatio-Temporal Investigation

Aliyu, R.M., Igbokwe, J.I., Ono, M.N. & Igbokwe, E.C. · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

This research paper explores the dynamics of land cover and land use in Greater Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, spanning the years 2013 to 2023. Through comprehensive analysis, including remote sensing techniques and spatial modeling, the study examines the temporal trends and impl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5773

Assessment of Flood Vulnerability Levels in the Lower Orashi River, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

Andy Etta Bisong, Willabo Miepamo, Wike Princewill Ndinyenma & Wodu Pere-Ere Douye · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Flooding is one of the most frequent and widespread of all environmental hazards and of various types and sizes. This study investigated the flood vulnerability levels in the lower Orashi River, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. The study considered the landuse, soil texture, elevatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5772

Detection of Land Use Changes in Forests Using Satellite Image Classification Based on Deep Learning: A Case Study of Sardasht Forests

Ziba Zarrin, Yousef Khajavigodellou & Mohammad Javad Valadan Zoej · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Awareness of changes in forest areas has always been one of the most crucial environmental considerations globally. Sardasht forests is located in the northern Zagros region and with an area of around 91,117 hectares constitute for 24% of Iran total forests. They play an importan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5769

Assessing Anthropogenic Impacts on Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve, Nigeria: A Remote Sensing and GIS Approach

Nsikak E. Umoren, Gordian C. Obute & Kingsley O. E. Ukaegbu · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Land use-land cover (LULC) changes, particularly in tropical regions like the Niger Delta of Nigeria, are critical drivers of global environmental shifts. This study focuses on the spatial assessment of forest depletion in the Stubb’s Creek Forest Reserve (SCFR) in Akwa Ibom Stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5770

Mapping of Water and Soil Quality Parameters in the Gampaha-Ihalagama East and Eldeniya East Grama Niladhari Divisions, Sri Lanka

P.E.P.S. Deraniyagala, H.M.D.S.D. Heenkenda & R.C.L. De Silva · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Water and soil are important natural resources, and the study of their distribution is of great interest. The Grama Niladhari Divisions, Ihalagama-East and Eldeniya-East, located in the Gampaha district, are selected as the study areas, and this is done as a pilot study. Differen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5771

Health Burden of the Consumption of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems in Buea Sub–Division, Cameroon

Roy Lyonga Mbua, Samuel Eyum Efande & Tata Emmanuel Sunjo · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Roof harvested rainwater is generally considered to be safe and is mostly used without prior treatment. However, the population is exposed to several health risks associated with contaminating pathogens found in harvested rainwater. This study assessed the health risks of the cur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5768

Assessing the Environmental and Health Implications of Waste Disposal: A Case Study of Africa's Largest Dumping Site

Godspower Oke Omokaro, Ikioukenigha Michael & Pinaev Vladimir Evgenievich · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

This study investigates the environmental and health repercussions of generated and distributed waste stemming from dumpsites scattered across various Sub-Saharan Africa countries. Through a comprehensive examination of data gleaned from scholarly databases, published reports, to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5767

Application of Airborne Magnetic Data to Assess the Structures that Favour Gold Mineralization within Southern Parts of Katsina State, Nigeria

Akpaneno, A. F. & Tawey, M. D · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

The Nigerian schist belts are endowed with gold mineralisation and to delineate the geological structures that favour gold mineralisation, the airborne magnetic data that cover the study area was employed. Also, the residual magnetic anomaly data of the research area was reduced...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i5766

Sedimentary Structures and Petrography of Rocks within Akpoha Area of the Afikpo Basin Southeastern Nigeria; Constraints on Provenance

Modestus Chijioke Ohaegbulem, Okechukwu Pius Aghamelu, Uwem Bassey Abia & Nonyelum Stella Iloanya · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Sedimentary structures and petrographic studies of Akpoha area in Afikpo/Abakiliki basin  was undertaken in an attempt to understudy and determining constraints  in depositional processes in the area . The major outcrops in the area are alternating succession of sandstones and sh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i4765

Urban Development in Riyadh: Aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 for Enhanced Quality of Life

Hanadi A. K. Alharbi · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Saudi Urban Development is on the cards, It has been aligned with Vision 2030, since 2016, it refers to the United Nations agenda crafted to meet the needs not only for the present population, rather it guarantees optimum utilisation of resources and preserving them for future ge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i4764

Contemporary Agricultural Land Management Practices under Climate Change and Population Increase Scenarios: Insights from Tanzania’s Southern Highlands

Asnath Alberto Malekela, Stefan Sieber, January Mapunda & Jafari S Chobo · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

This study investigated the impact of population growth and climate change on land management practices. The study was conducted in Mbinga district located in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were employed. Research data were co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i4763