Sand dunes are simply an extension of the beach which is a reservoir of sand, during storms when the waves erode the dune and carry the sand into the sea. They are providing habitat for shellfish, birds, rodents, and ungulates. They have been used for coastal defense, water catc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i3145
Aquatic ecosystems disturbance globally are increasing at alarming rate and it has debilitating effects on the ecological balance of the systems. The disturbances experienced by aquatic systems arise mainly from human influences. In this present study, we delineated six stations...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i3143
Agriculture is the mainstay of Cameroon’s economy, engaging an estimated 70 percent of the economically active population and accounting for an estimated 80 percent of the primary sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP. It also provides 1/3 of foreign exchange earnings and 15...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i3138
Rural development is a continuous process facilitated by stakeholders who play complementary roles. In rural Mezam Division notwithstanding, there exists a dearth of information on the stakeholder categories, their spatial distribution and intervention domains in the rural develo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i2135
The aim of this study was to develop an understanding on the contributing influences that occurs between qualities of public space, public space aesthetics, the comforts derive in public space and public space accessibility in science cities. This study seeks to investigate the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i2134
Human social and community satisfaction has become vital among the local residents. This study examines the factor of neighbourhood choice and preference in a local community in the Ondo State, Nigeria. The study implored local residents’ perception via 150 structured questionnai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i2133
In recent times the consequences of flooding on farmlands have been majorly attributed to climate change which has contributed to the distortions in the social and economic activities in Rivers State, Nigeria. This study aims to identify adaptive mitigative measures to manage the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i2131
Almost all parts of the world are threatened by one type of hazards such as soil erosion, flooding, landslide, earthquake, among others. Various types of soil erosion exist which include splash, sheet, rill and gully erosion. Gully erosion has been recognized as an important envi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i2129
The apparent disconnect of different modes of transport in the Port Harcourt metropolis is causing difficulty in urban mobility among commuters. The study has assessed the integration of road and water transport systems to build a sustainable urban environment in Port Harcourt me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1127
As a result of poor hygiene in schools, public health and the status of public schools are adversely affected. There have been limited programs addressing sanitation issues in Kisumu East schools. This study therefore aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the WASH program and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1125
Although the choropleth method is considered among the easiest cartographic methods, it lacks accurate representation of the real population density. In this regard, dasymetric maps offer the better alternative, especially for heterogonous spaces and those exhibit intense spatial...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1123
Climate change poses uncertainties to the supply and management of water resources under the observed increase in surface temperatures all over Africa. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of temperature changes on groundwater levels in Nzoia River Basin. Temperature and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1119
Food insecurity has remained a major challenge to many developing countries. The Food and Agricultural Organization, estimates that 842 million people have suffered from lack of food access, resulting in undernourishment. Kenya’s rural and urban areas, have been suffering from fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1108
Igueben is located in the central of Edo State, Nigeria. It has neighboring towns; Ogwa, Ugbegun, Ugiogba, Ebelle, and Ekpon. These towns have the same aquifer but significantvariations in the water table. However this study is intended to unravel the salient ancient hydrological...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2021/v4i4104
Gift O. Omovoh, Francis O. Arimoro, Adesola V. Anyanwale, Evans C. Egwim, Blessing O. Omovoh, Victoria I. Chukwuemeka, Suleiman Zakari & Augustine O. Edegbene·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2021
In the past decade, it has been reported that water quality of rivers are deteriorating increasingly. In this study we examined the state of River Ossiomo to assess the current health of the river for a period of 24 months from April 2019 to March 2020, then July 2020 to May 2021...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2021/v4i4106