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Assessment of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Borehole Water in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

E. W. Nsi, E. E. Ikpe & E. Uwanta · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

The study entails determination of Total Hydrocarbon Content (THC) and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) in borehole water of Eket Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This was assessed using standard analytical methods. The samples were collected in triplicate from t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i11643

Land Use/Land Cover Dynamics and Implications for Landscape Restoration in Cameroon’s Western Highlands

Solange Akhere Gwan & Zephania Nji Fogwe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

Land use – the way human beings employ the land and its resources is at the centre of scientific and policy interests in rapidly evolving landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa. An example par excellence of such landscapes is the Western Highland Region of Cameroon. This paper analyses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i11642

Analysis of Oil Pollution Intensity in Niger-delta, Nigeria Using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index

Peter Chibuike C., Ezeogu Chibuike M. & Oyintare Brisibe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

There has been an increase in the level of oil spillage across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria since the advent of crude oil exploration. The effects of oil pollution cannot be overemphasized, as it is not only detrimental to human health but also to the ecosystem at large. Geo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i11641

Effects of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices on Household Livelihoods in Soy Sub-county Kenya

Frankline Yatich, Amon Karanja & Humphreys Obulinji · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

Aims: This study sought to analyze the effects of adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture practices on farmers’ livelihoods in Soy sub County Kenya. Study Design: The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey research design, specifically use of household questionnaires, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i10639

An Assessment of the Extent of Application of Geosynthetics to Civil Infrastructure Projects in Ghana

Matthew Kwaw Somiah, Daniel Brobbey, Frederick Owusu Danso, Winfred Sena Honu & Francis Cudjoe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

This study was informed by the lack of literature that gave a country-specific holistic account of the extent of the application of geosynthetics to civil infrastructure projects. Thus, this current study determined the extent that geosynthetics had been applied to civil infrastr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i10637

Chemical Contaminants Assessment Influencing the Proper Functioning of the Waste Water Treatment Plant in a Brewing Factory: Case of SABC Yaounde -Cameroon

Obono Mba Félicité, Moudio Privat Gael, Madomguia Diane & Abdou Bouba Armand · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

The present study were carried out in the brewing factory of Cameroon (SABC) Yaoundé focuses on the evaluation of chemical contaminants influencing the wastewater treatment plant. Standard methods of analysis of physicochemical parameters of wastewater in anaerobic sludge were do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i10636

High-Resolution Biostratigraphic, and Paleoenvironmental Analysis of AJAYI-01 Well, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Mayowa D. Ajayi · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

A high-resolution biostratigraphy study and paleoenvironment analysis were carried out on composited fifteen (15) ditch-cutting samples retrieved from AJAYI-01 well, offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria. The studied intervals range from 4060feet – 4960feet and were subjected to foramini...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i10635

Mapping of Geological Lineaments from Different Sun Elevation Angles Using Digital Elevation Model (DEM): A Case Study of Nigeria Geology Map Series Sheet 135 (Duhu Sheet)

Lazarus G. Ndatuwong · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

The study focuses on the mapping of geological lineaments from the following different sun elevation angles: 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270°, and 315° of the Digital Elevation Model (DEM). Four of the images with azimuth; 0°, 45°, 90° and 135° were combined to produce a sing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i10634

Modelling the Determinants of Using Matengo Pits in Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change and Variability: The Case of Mbinga District, Tanzania

Sifuni Nikombolwe Lusiru · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

Aims: This study was undertaken to find out what determines the adoption of Matengo pits in order to adapt to the impact of climate change and variability. Study Design: The study adopted a quantitative research design. The design allowed collection of a wide range of numerical d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i9632

Factors Determining the Formation of Toponyms of the Kola Peninsula

M. Sysolin & A. Kulakovskiy · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

A map of toponyms of the Kola Peninsula has been compiled and analyzed. The factors that determine the distribution and evolution in time of the areals of Russian, Finnish, Saami and Norwegian toponyms are: • Natural conditions and, above all, the distribution of rivers, lakes an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i9630

GIS Based Planning of Forest Road Alignment in Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India

S. Veeramani, V. Anoop, M. Ramesh Babu, A. P. Sunilbabu & Manu Sathyan · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

In hilly places, constructing and building forest roads requires a variety of economic and environmental criteria. To develop a solution that minimize construction, maintenance, and adverse environmental effects, road management must take into account as many alternative alignmen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i9629

Index Mapping of Land Capability for Residential Land Use at Abakaliki Area, South East Nigeria

Augustine Akunne Onunkwo, Uche Felix Ikechukwu & Eucharia Chika Enebe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

The Search for residential land use option at Abakaliki area in Ebonyi state, Nigeria was carried out using Geographic Information System (GIS). Some laboratory experiments were incorporated to delineate some complementary information for the study. Ten determinants as capability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i930370

Identification of Groundwater Bearing Zones Using Geoelectrical and Electromagnetic Techniques at Tourah Area, South of Cairo - Egypt

Fardous M. Zarif · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

The complex geology of Tourah area, south Cairo is a serious challenge for groundwater exploration, where the risk of unsuccessful groundwater drilling excavation for industrial purposes is well dressed, raising the need for better geophysical subsurface detection and characteriz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i930369

Impact of Watershed Management on Stream Flow and Build-up Water Storage in Parasai-Sindh Watershed of SAT Region, India

Reena Kumari, Babloo Sharma & Pratibha Kumari · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

Aims: The study of runoff and base flow estimates and their impact on groundwater status in the semi-arid region of India is typically limited. We are focused on runoff and base flow in the Parasai-Sindh watershed, and impact of rain water harvesting structure on harvesting of st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i830368

Spatio-Temporal Classification and Prediction of Land Use and Land Cover Change in Finima Nature Park Bonny Island, Nigeria

R. E. Ubaekwe, U. D. Chima & F. S. Eguakun · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2022

Land Use Land Cover (LULC) is naturally dynamic, thus change is inevitable. However, its changes have greatly increased to a frightening proportion as a result of high rate of anthropogenic and natural processes. Consequently, land use and land cover classes of Finima Nature Park...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2022/v26i830367