The sedimentary strata of the lithosphere are constantly changing under the influence of tectonic deformations, lithogenic processes, and fluid movement. The study of secondary processes in the upper layers of the lithosphere is possible in natural outcrops or man-made engineerin...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91119
Tropical land systems are exposed to an unusually dense combination of hazards, including cyclones, extreme rainfall, riverine and coastal flooding, prolonged dry spells, wildfire, mass movement, salinisation and land subsidence. These hazards rarely act in isolation, and their c...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91120
Rainfall variability and drought occurrence are major challenges affecting agricultural productivity and water resource management in the semi-arid regions of India. The present study was undertaken to analyse long-term rainfall variability, rainfall anomalies, drought characteri...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91118
The present study assessed the floristic composition, phytosociological structure, diversity and conservation status of riparian vegetation along the Arpa River in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India during 2024–25 and 2025–26. The study was conducted along the selected river...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91117
Background: Food security in Jangalmahal is characterised by substantial spatial disparities arising from differences in agricultural productivity, irrigation coverage, access to agricultural inputs, infrastructure, employment opportunities, and socio-economic conditions. Althoug...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91115
Climate variability poses substantial challenges to cocoa-dependent smallholder livelihoods in Mbam and Kim Division, Centre Region of Cameroon. This study examined the effects of climate variability on cocoa production and household livelihoods in Mbam and Kim Division, Centre R...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91112
This study provides quantitative and qualitative information on the strength/competency of rock masses in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, for slope, foundation, and tunnel applications. In addition, parameters influencing the general behaviour/characteristics of the rock masses...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91113
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the principal food crop of the Indo-Gangetic plains, and its sustainable production is increasingly constrained by water scarcity and climatic variability. Crop simulation models offer a robust means of evaluating crop response to management practices wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91114
Weather information is essential for weather-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, education, research, transportation, and environmental management. Despite its importance, evidence on stakeholder utilisation of localised weather information services in Tanzania remains limited...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91111
Early-stage drought stress severely limits seedling establishment in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.), necessitating effective biostimulant-based approaches to enhance drought tolerance. This study aimed to identify the optimum foliar concentration of chitosan for improving seedli...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91110
Maintaining the availability of groundwater, in terms of both quantity and quality, is essential to guarantee access to drinking water in many countries around the world, particularly in the bedrock regions of West Africa. In most crystalline bedrock areas of West Africa, due to...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i91109
Background: Coir pith processing generates wastewater containing dissolved salts, suspended particles, and biodegradable organic matter. Untreated discharge may adversely affect soil and water quality; therefore, physicochemical assessment is necessary before disposal or reuse. A...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i81108
Aim: Farmer perceptions of climate change vary across spatial scales, and these perceptions can be validated using synoptic weather-station data. However, in data-poor countries such as Sierra Leone, weather stations are sparsely distributed and are also affected by substantial i...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i81107
Accurate estimation of rice yield is essential for food security and effective agricultural management under changing climatic conditions. This study evaluated the performance of the CERES-Rice crop simulation model integrated with MODIS-LAI data for regional-scale rice-yield pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i81106
Airborne magnetic and gravity datasets for the Lower Benue Trough were analysed and interpreted to map concealed subsurface structures within the basin. The basin's hydrocarbon potential was assessed by estimating sedimentary thickness, mapping the basement architecture, and iden...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i81105