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Rural–Urban Variation in Dengue Vector Breeding Dynamics in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Geo-Medical Study

R. Rahamath Nisha, V.Saravanabavan & C. Vinothini · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Dengue is one of the most important mosquito-borne viral diseases affecting tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The principal dengue vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, exhibit considerable spatial and seasonal variation in their breeding ecology, particularly be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3433

Climate Variability Incidence on Cassava Production in Bamenda II Sub-Division, Cameroon

Josephine Akenji Maghah · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

This study examined climate variability and its implications for cassava production in Bamenda II Sub-Division, Cameroon, with specific attention to the communities of Mbatu, Chomba, and Nsongwa. The analysis was based on meteorological records for 1981–2024 from the Bamenda Mete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3431

Automobile Garage Waste Production and Management: Dynamics and Geographical Implications in Bamenda II Municipality, North West Region, Cameroon

Josephine Akenji Maghah & Suiven John Paul Tume · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

The rapid proliferation of automobile repair garages across Bamenda II Municipality, North West Region of Cameroon, driven by the growing fleet of ageing imported vehicles, inadequate technical control facilities and weak land-use enforcement, has generated substantial and largel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3428

Parcel-based Spatial Evaluation of Actual Land-use Non-conformity with Green Open Space Zoning in the Detailed Spatial Plan of Medan Selayang, Indonesia

Christina Emi Suryati, Sinar Indra Kesuma & Satia Negara Lubis · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Urban development can create a measurable gap between spatial plans and actual land use, particularly where Green Open Space (Ruang Terbuka Hijau/RTH) zoning overlaps certified land parcels. This study evaluates the conformity of actual land use with RTH zoning in the Detailed Sp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3429

Heavy Metal Concentrations in Tissues of Manila Clams (Venerupis philippinarum) from the Cross River Basin in Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Samuel Udo Morrison, Mary P. Ekanim, Ubong Eno Akpan & Esther Hope Udoh · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments is an important concern because metals can persist, accumulate in aquatic organisms and enter the human diet through seafood consumption. This study assessed the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3427

Association between Manure Collection and Utilization Practices and Perceived Climate Change Mitigation among Dairy Farmers in Githunguri Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya

Simon Owino Obiero & Daniel Manguriu · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Climate change mitigation in dairy farming depends partly on how livestock manure is collected, stored and utilised. This study assessed the association between manure collection and utilisation practices and perceived climate change mitigation among dairy farmers in Githunguri S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3426

Urban Road Network and Location of Urban Services: An Evaluation Based on the Space Syntax Method

Krishnendu Gupta & Pathik Ankur · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Aims: The present study seeks to suggest suitable locations or spaces for various service and activity centres, prioritising their accessibility throughout the city and assessing the association between accessibility and service location. Although urban services may be available,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3424

Wetland Management, Urban Planning, and Food-Related Livelihoods in Akure South, Nigeria: An Institutional Assessment

A. O. Omodehin · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Urban wetlands perform important ecological and livelihood functions in rapidly growing cities; however, their management is increasingly challenged by land-use conversion, weak enforcement, and competing urban development pressures. This study examined wetland management, urban...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3423

Assessing Wetland Ecosystem Services and Rural Livelihoods in Hajo Revenue Circle, Assam, India

Sahin Akhtar & Sujit Deka · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Kamrup District, Assam, contains numerous floodplain wetlands, locally known as beels, which occur under varied environmental conditions and support rural livelihoods. This study evaluates the role of wetlands in supporting rural livelihoods in Hajo Revenue Circle. Four wetlands,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3422

Urban Growth at the Edge of Limits: Assessing Land-System Change, Biosphere Integrity, and Freshwater Stress in Greater Accra through the Planetary Boundaries Framework

Bright Kofi Mottey, Bensford Mensah, Stephen Anim Ofosu, Moses Dziany, Daniel Adu-Ansere & Prosper Addo · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

This study examines environmental transformation in Greater Accra between 2000 and 2020 through selected dimensions of the Planetary Boundaries framework, with attention to land-system change, biosphere integrity and freshwater stress. The analysis used Landsat 7 satellite imager...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3420

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of LULC Change and Its Impacts on Socio-Economic Conditions in Lamka Town, India

T. L. Haokip, T. K. Prasad, Jayapal G. & Md. Baharuddin Shah · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3421

Landscape Transformation in Jharsuguda District, Odisha: A Review towards an Integrated Analytical Framework for Land Use and Land Cover Change Assessment

Khusubu Meher & Pammi N. Sinha · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Landscape transformation in India increasingly reflects the combined influence of industrialisation, mining expansion, urban growth, infrastructure development and changing land-use practices in ecologically sensitive regions. In Eastern India, and particularly in Odisha, these p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3419

A Hybrid Learning Framework for Bamboo Mapping Using Supervised and Unsupervised Classification

K. Srinivas, M. Hemanth & G. Surendra · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Accurate mapping of bamboo resources is important for ecological assessment, forest management and regional resource planning, particularly in landscapes where bamboo occurs with other vegetation types. This study presents a hybrid learning framework for bamboo mapping using Sent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3418

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Land Use Land Cover Change in Nashik City (1991–2021) Using GIS and Remote Sensing

Satish Balasaheb Handge · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Land Use Land Cover change has become a major focus of environmental and urban studies because it reflects the cumulative impact of natural processes and human interventions on the landscape. Accurate assessment of LULC dynamics helps in understanding environmental sustainability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3415