In countries of West Central Africa, the interplay between local governance, territorial inequalities, and waste management is generally addressed in a fragmented manner by the daily press and remains largely absent from in-depth scientific research. By combining both quantitativ...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i9940
Biochar has emerged as a multifunctional material with significant potential in soil health improvement, waste management, and carbon sequestration. Among the various biomass resources, mulberry residues generated from sericulture practices remain an underutilized feedstock despi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8938
In the past few decades, most cities in developing countries have witnessed rapid urbanisation resulting from an unexpected increase in urban population, leading to the phenomenon of sprawl. Notwithstanding, literature survey has established that stakeholders’ responses to urban...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i9939
Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of sandbars along major river systems is vital for shoreline stability, sediment management, inland navigation, fisheries, aquaculture and coastal economy sustainability. This study investigates the mapping and monitoring of sandbars alon...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8937
The Cap Rouge series, of terminal Cretaceous age, is located in the western part of the Senegalo-Mauritanian Basin, more precisely in the Diass horst. The geological cross-section of this series and the interpretation of its mega intersecting structures are the subject of debate...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8936
The shoreline, which serves as the boundary between land and water, is inherently dynamic and plays a crucial role in providing economic and social stability to coastal communities. As one of the most rapidly transforming landforms in coastal regions, it necessitates precise dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8935
Water is essential for the proper functioning of humans, animals and plants. The existence of humans and animals is not possible without water. Water is used for various purposes such as agriculture, industry, power generation, entertainment, domestic use and drinking. Due to the...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8932
Agriculture is faced with remarkable challenges posed with the aid of climate exchange, along with growing temperatures, irregular rainfall, and extra common occurrences of climate occasions, compromising worldwide meals protection. climate-smart intercropping with emerging techn...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8933
Assessment of the concentrations of toxic heavy metals of public health importance in Nworie River water samples in Owerri Imo State South East Nigeria. Aim of the study was to ascertain the variability in contamination by selected toxic heavy metals of public health importance i...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8934
Globally, wetlands play a critical role in mitigating floods by absorbing and storing excess water, thus reducing flood peaks and preventing damage to surrounding areas. They also contribute to water purification by filtering pollutants, supporting biodiversity, and replenishing...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8931
Concept: Rapid urbanization in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA) has significantly altered land use and surface temperature. This necessitates a geospatial investigation to understand long-term environmental impacts. Objectives: To analyze spatiotemporal LULC changes and corres...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8930
Anthropogenic activities such as mining, improper waste disposal, and agricultural practices have contributed significantly to heavy metal contamination in soils, posing substantial ecological and public health risks. This study assessed the levels of heavy metal contamination in...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i8929
The dynamic nature of rivers as a result of natural and anthropogenic factors such as hydrology, geology, climate, land use, deforestation, urbanization, dam construction, dredging, pollution etc is of monumental consequences to its inhabitants and its surroundings. These dynamic...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i7928
Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in promoting human health and well-being. This review explores the various physical, mental, and social health benefits associated with UGS, as well as the underlying mechanisms and design implications for urban-planning. UGS provide n...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i7927
With an increase in income, changing lifestyles, and people’s aspirations, managing sustainable transportation has become a challenge for policymakers, management authorities, and planners. Shimla, a hill city in India, is facing acute stress on water availability, green cover, h...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i7923