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Evaluating Fertilizer Use and Environmental Impacts in Bangladesh: A Review of Challenges and Sustainable Alternatives

Preeti Prajapati, Prashad Rajendra & Mohammad Rezaie · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Soil health degradation and groundwater contamination pose significant threats to food security and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh, driven by intensive agricultural practices, industrialization, and mining activities. This review synthesizes global and regional eviden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5895

First Report of Associated Gold Mineralisation in the Bansiyal Area, Sikar/Jhunjhnun District, Rajasthan, India: An IOCG Earth System of Mineralisation

R. K. Sharma, B. B. Sharma, Nitesh Mishra, Kapil Choudhary & Rohit Gupta · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

The Khetri Copper Belt is known for copper mineralisation in Rajasthan. The North Khetri is specifically rich in copper mineralisation while the south Khetri belt is marked with the small isolated deposits of copper with sharing nearly similar depositional and lithotectonic envir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5894

Ecosystem Distress Syndrome (EDS) and its Impacts across Sokoto State, Northwestern Nigeria: A Geospatial Analysis

Abubakar Magaji Jibrillah, Muazu Alhaji Shamaki & Isah Hamisu · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Ecosystem Distress Syndrome (EDS) signifies a situation in which a given ecosystem becomes so stressed, highly degraded and incapable to sustain economic activities. This is because, its ability to supply the essential goods and services necessary for human livelihood and economi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5893

Geophysical Characterization of Aquifers Using Vertical Electrical Sounding in Perumatty Panchayat, Palakkad, India

Dixita Gourshetty & Abdul Hakkim V. M. · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Groundwater is an essential resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industrial use, particularly in regions where surface water is scarce. This study delineates subsurface aquifer configurations using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) method to examine the hydrogeologi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5892

Exploring the Structures of Water Resource Management in Ancient India: A Geographical Perspective

Kandarp Parmar, Janak Joshi & Bindu Bhatt · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Water scarcity is emerging as one of the most damaging issues of our time that can no longer be ignored. Inadequate availability of water restricts life, threatening the stability of fundamental fields, including public health, development, food security, sustainability, and sani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5891

Spatial Mapping of Abandoned Mines and Land Use–Land Cover Changes in Kamtonga and Mkuki of Kenya: A Remote Sensing and GIS Approach

Peter Sholo, Mika Siljander & James Ochieng · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Following mining activities, rehabilitation is essential to restore sites to their original condition. This study employed Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing techniques to analyze land use–land cover (LULC) changes in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Kenya. Specifically, s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4889

Assessing Environmental and Social Outcomes of Unregulated Urban Land Development and Flood Risks in Niamey-5 District, Niger

Adam Elhadj Saidi Aboubacar & Moussa Soulé · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

This study examines the vulnerabilities to flood risks arising from the urban soil production process. To achieve this objective, a quantitative data collection approach from households and the creation of thematic maps was used. Land use planning is a nonstructural measure that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5890

Effects of Urban Land-Use Policies on Urban Services Structure in Africa: A Review of Current Research

Phanuel Chuka Hakwendenda · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

The urban environment is a complex system shaped by a variety of factors such as land-use change and allocation and the provision of urban services, which constitute an important asset to urban living. Nevertheless, the need for urban services and a diversity of land uses seems t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4886

Hydro Potential and Present Status of Hydropower Development in Nepal: A Review

Dak Bahadur Khadka · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Nepal has enormous hydro potential that can be tapped for power generation. The hydro potential of Nepal was assessed 83000 MW by Dr Ram Man Shrestha during his Phd study in 1966. Since then No further study were carried out in this field. The advancement in computer technology o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4888

Ecosystem Dynamics: Exploring Types, Components and the Forces Shaping Their Transformation

Karan Verma, Ritu Dogra & Niraj Singh Rathour · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

The ecosystem is a fundamental unit of nature which encompasses biotic and abiotic components and plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological stability. This review explores ecosystem structure, function and resilience, examining classifications such as terres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4885

Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Containing Effleunt with Cymbopogon citratus (Lemon Grass) with Hydroponics

Ajanya, J.I., Ogunlade-Anibasa, G.O., Ejeikwu, E.O & Malann, Y.D. · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Environmental pollution is no doubt a global problem. Heavy metals are pollutants of great concern. In this study, the heavy metal bioremediation potential of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) was carried out. Four dilution concentrations of the effluent (100 %, TRT 1, 75% TRT 2,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4884

Multi-Temporal Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection in Northern Nigeria's Frontline States: Geospatial Insights for Sustainable Development and Climate Adaptation

L.N. Sambe, C.O Adeofun, J.A Oyedepo, B.A. Osunmadewa, J.A. Jande, J.A Soaga & Oluyege, D.E · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Land use and land cover (LULC) changes driven by anthropogenic activities are key contributors to local, regional, and global environmental transformations. Understanding and monitoring these changes have become essential for addressing environmental challenges. This study analyz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4882

Modeling of a Marine Geoid Along the Nigerian Coastal Waters

Kurotamuno Peace Jackson & Lawrence Hart · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

The marine geoid is a consistent reference surface which is a crucial component in understanding ocean currents, sea level changes, and ocean atmosphere interactions. The use of inconsistent reference datum that can vary over time and area, can constitutes some forms of problems...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4883

Land Use & Land Cover Dynamics in Kargil Town, Ladakh, India: A Geospatial Analysis Using Remote Sensing & GIS

Mohd Taqi, Jigmat Norboo & Tashi Gyatso · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Understanding land use and land cover (LULC) changes is critical for effective resource management, ecosystem protection, sustainable development, land use and urban planning. LULC maintains a dynamic interface between human activities and natural processes, always changing due t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4881

Water Quality Assessment of Hand Dug Wells, Boreholes and Surface Water in Sobe, Edo State and Hand Dug Wells in Elegbeka, Ondo State, Nigeria

OSAYANDE, A.D & UMUKORO, I.A · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2025

Quality assessment of groundwater and surface water sources was done for twenty-five water samples in rural communities Sobe (15 samples) located in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State and Elegbeka (10 samples) located in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Shallow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4878