Better understanding of land use / land covers changes in the transformation at the local, regional, and the national level provides guidelines for planning, management and monitoring developmental programs. The study area namely; Bijoy river basin is located from Northeastern pa...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9818
The world is experiencing an increase in the rate of greenhouse gases emissions accumulating in the atmosphere due to natural and anthropogenic causes. These gasses absorb and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range thus contributing to the Green House effect. The build...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9817
Aims: The Upper Baitarani Basin is highly susceptible to climate change, with significant consequences for local hydrology, agriculture, and ecosystems. However, the region lacks a detailed analysis of long-term temperature trends, which is crucial for understanding the extent of...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9809
Karan Sathish, A. S. Devakumar, A. Kokila, C. Vairavan, Thrilekha D., Chethan Kumar K. B., Shankar M., Narayanaswamy Jeevan, Saleemali Kannihalli, Moorthy A. V., V. Kousalya, Shruthi G. S. & Shweta Saraswat·Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International·2024
Understanding the impact of diverse land-use systems (LUS) on soil quality is crucial for sustainable land management practices. This study was conducted in Bengaluru, India, to estimate the soil quality index (SQI) under different LUSs. Twenty-four sampling sites were identified...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9810
This study presents evidence of climate change and its impacts on paddy farmers in Pemba Island. The phenomenon of ocean warming and accelerated ice mass loss has led to a significant rise in global sea levels, averaging 4.62 mm per year between 2013 and 2022, reaching an unprece...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9811
The lower Panchganga River Basin, located in the heart of Kolhapur District, is a vital ecological and socio-economic region known for its varied landscapes and evolving land use patterns. This study aims to analyze land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the basin for the year...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9812
Korsimoro, located in the Sudano-Sahelian region of north-central Burkina Faso, is heavily dependent on agriculture, making it particularly vulnerable to climate change. This study examines the interaction between biophysical factors and agricultural practices in Korsimoro. Using...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9813
Aims: The study aimed to analyze historical maximum precipitation data from seven cities in the Niger Delta to assess vulnerability to extreme rainfall events, identify optimal probability distribution models for future predictions, and provide insights for flood risk management...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9814
Aims: The noise emanating from high sound power electric generators has adverse effects on human health. In this view, this paper reports a modification that can be done to reduce this high levels of noise to a permissible noise limit. Place and Duration of Study: This study iden...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9815
The purpose of the research was to use the data generated on degradation and perform spectral mixture analysis to determine the changes in photosynthetic, non-photosynthetic vegetation and soil fractions, in tactically selected sites, verifying degradation and on the other hand t...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9816
The Kathmandu Valley is one of the growing urbanization trend spreading capital city of Nepal. This metropolitan valley is experiencing a significant transformation of its landscapes in the last few decades resulting in large land use and land cover change. A systematic study of...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9808
Customers want to buy green items and are growing more environmentally concerned. Green items are made with eco-friendly practices or are environmentally friendly in and of themselves. This study’s main goal was to ascertain customers' awareness of green products and their purcha...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9807
Climate change, characterized by gradual and abrupt alterations in weather and climate patterns, has emerged as a significant global concern. The world faces rising temperatures, leading to heatwaves, ice melting, wildfires, and flooding. Torrential rains cause flooding, farmland...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i9806
In an era where the economic returns on investment in higher education are increasingly scrutinized, the question arises: Is a geology degree worth it? This paper tends to provide answers to this inquiry through comprehensive economic analysis to evaluate the financial viability...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i8805
Bamboo, a rapidly growing member of the grass family, thrives across diverse climates worldwide and offers vital ecosystem services essential for human well-being and economic development. Notably, bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than other trees and sequesters an average of 12 t...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i8803