Objective: This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution and service coverage of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in South West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, North East India, using geospatial techniques to assess accessibility and planning efficiency. Methodology: The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4344
The effect of poor solid waste management on flood risk is becoming more and more among cities around the world. Gombe metropolis has been facing a serious environmental issue of flooding which became annual event presently. On the other hand, the population of the metropolis is...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4342
The comprehensive approach to bibliometric analysis examines global research on Early Warning Systems (EWS) in relation to disaster management from 2001 to 2024, with data retrieved from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The Bibliometrix R package is the tool that is used...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4343
Ogbaji Henderson O., Akpan Nsima A., Ijioma Chinonye C., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Eze Victor C., U., Obi Justina N., Martins Ndidi P. & Etesin Monday U.·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
This study examined the seasonal variation in hydrocarbon contamination of sediments and biota within the Bonny Estuary, Rivers State, Nigeria. Samples of sediment, surface water, and fish were collected during the dry and wet seasons and analysed for total petroleum hydrocarbons...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4341
Urban-scapes are illuminated by outdoor artificial lights. This work, in the scope of Nocturnal Geography, employs Night Time Light (NTL) as a parameter associating with urbanization. Focusing on the Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA), it explores how city categories and population...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4340
Accurate estimation of reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is essential for effective irrigation scheduling, water-resource management, and crop-climate modelling in tropical regions where weather data are often limited. This study presents the development and validation of a Flut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4339
Umueni, Uchenna E., Etukudo, Nsikan J., Okoye, Peter I., Okpoji, Awajiiroijana U., Eze Victor C., Aningo Gloria N., Ekwere, Ifiok O. & Garuba Muhammed H.·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination remains a significant environmental issue in the Niger Delta due to intense oil exploration, transportation, and artisanal refining. This study examined the geochemical features and ecological risks associated with petroleum hydrocarbons in sed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4337
In the present paper, an attempt has been made to analyze seasonal changes in the cropping pattern of the Charlands of Nalbari district. Data related to crop types and cropped area for one agricultural year (2023-2024) were acquired from the satellite-based cropping pattern map o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4334
Rivers are the base of human civilizations from ancient times to present; for the growth and prosperity of the livings rivers works as a lifeline; rivers shape patterns of settlement, agriculture, cultural identity and spirituality of various communities over time. The interactio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4335
Hamid Ganjaeian, Seyyed Javad Hosseini, Hedieh Hamidi Kermanshahi, Mina Shahjamali, Ali Mirakhorli & Somayeh Zahabnazouri·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
The geographical position of the Makran coastal strip has led this region to face an increasing population and physical development of residential areas in recent years. Considering that the Makran coasts face many natural limitations for the physical development of residential a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4333
Umar Musa Kwami, Saidu Idris, Yahya Sade, Sani Dayyabu, Danlami Dantata, Abdulhakeem Bilyaminu Ajayi, Abubakar Yusuf Kwace & Saifullahi Muhammad Nata’ala·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
Open defecation and its effects are entrenched in inadequate sanitation, poverty, and low hygiene consciousness, leading to public health hazards, environmental pollution such as disease outbreaks and reduced community well-being. Hence, this study assesses the availability of ho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4332
The water-stressed Deccan Basaltic Terrain of Solapur District, Maharashtra, India, has become a focal point for high-profile, celebrity-driven water conservation campaigns. These initiatives, while raising unprecedented public awareness and mobilizing resources, operate within a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4331
Watershed prioritization is a strategic procedure used to delineate the most erosion-prone sub-watersheds. Identifying these critical areas is paramount for the effective allocation of resources and the successful implementation of soil and water conservation measures at the wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4330
Climate change has intensified hydro-climatic variability worldwide, altering rainfall patterns, soil moisture dynamics, and freshwater availability. Across Africa, these changes undermine ecosystem resilience and threaten livelihoods dependent on rain-fed agriculture and wetland...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4326
This study assesses the benefits of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in commercial property development in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, focusing on its impact on decision-making, efficiency, and sustainability. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and field observation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4328