Urban soils contain high concentrations of both inorganic and organic pollutants due to anthropogenic activities that compromise their physicochemical quality. The aim of the present study is to assess the contamination level of the soils around the central prison and the regiona...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i9707
Environmental hazards are one of the main problems affecting humanity, especially human settlement in hazard prone zones. The study investigates the population strategies to mitigate geomorphic hazards in Limbe within the past 20 years. Data collected through a sample of 200 ques...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i9706
Currently, the growth in energy demand in all sectors and the excessive use of fossil fuels has generated negative environmental impacts on the environment. Countries in Latin America are committed to increasing their school coverage, with projects that use renewable energy. In t...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i9705
This paper offers a new contribution to our ongoing harmonization efforts concerning the chronostratigraphic model of the southern France Urgonian-type carbonate platforms, which surrounded the Vocontian Basin during the Early Cretaceous. A multi-stratigraphic approach on the cla...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i9703
Abouzar Mehraban, Yansong Bao, Emmanuel Yeboah, Benedicta Akua Sarfo, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, Charafa El Rhadiouini, Ben Emunah Aikins, Desmond Nii Ayitey Mettle-Nunoo, Michael Atuahene Djan, Abraham Okrah & Isaac Sarfo·Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International·2023
One of the most significant hydro-meteorological and agricultural variables is soil moisture, yet measuring it remains a difficult task. Due to the significant spatial fluctuation of soil moisture, it is difficult to quantify it in a particular spot or field across a sizable regi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i9702
Joseph Armathé Amougou, Forghab Patrick Mbomba, Lucas Dominique Bembong Ebokona, Geh Kisito Fuh, Bikono Pascal Freddy, Garga Amadou, Faiza Iyawa, Abdouraman, Enoh Ayuk Michael Daniel Armstrong, Bangdang Yolande Ghislaine, Mewamba Ariane Prisca, Ngoh Njoume Ndedie Teclaire & Maliedje Tabuguia Arielle·Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International·2023
This greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting study of the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use sector assesses carbon emissions and absorption for the period 2010 to 2018 in the Monomodal and Bimodal rainfall agroecological zones. The methodological approach used for GHG emissions ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8700
The study area, Nnewi is one of the most populated, commercial and industrialized cities in Anambra State. Geophysical data were collected from 15 vertical electrical sounding (VES) points and hydrogeochemical analysis of 15 groundwater samples collected from 15 locations were an...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8701
As actors compete over land for varied reasons, conflicts linked to the multiplication of incompatible land uses have witnessed an increase. This validates the need for renewed evidence on the trigger mechanisms and manifestations of land use conflicts. To close this knowledge ga...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8699
Aim: This study evaluates human health risk assessment of trace metals particularly [Chromium(Cr), Copper(Cu), Manganese(Mn), Lead(Pb), and Zinc(Zn)] in water, sediments and edible fish species collected from Idu-Uruan Beach, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Study Design: Sediments, wat...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8698
Dissection Index is a scale of measure of degree of roughness of the earth surface. The degree of roughness of earth surface is consolidated outcome of morphometric elements like – average slope, relative relief, absolute relief, drainage density and lithology. The dissection ind...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i8697
The problem of sediment generation is very pronounced in Southern Zambia and, Lusitu River Catchment in particular. Despite numerous positivistic and geophysical explanations on factors influencing sedimentation, there is still a gap regarding comprehensive understanding of citiz...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i7694
Aims: The aim of this study is to find out the hydrogeological settings and aquifer properties of Kajang, Bangi, and Semenyih urban areas to overcome the mismanagement of groundwater. Study Design: The scarcity of groundwater is one of the major concerns of urbanization in growin...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i7695
Many communities in developing countries face difficulties in hydrographic needs for domestic water and hence require greater investment to achieve water security. This paper examines the water infrastructure and the resultant conflicts emanating from the management of the water...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i7696
This paper assessed potable water supply in Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria, with a view to suggesting strategies for improvement in water supply. This research made use of 466 copies of its research questionnaire administered randomly to household heads in...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i7693
Anthropogenic land use activities affects the health status of river ecosystems in supporting aquatic biodiversity. Undisturbed wetlands ensure water bodies are ecologically healthy for community livelihoods. Recent years have witnessed degradation of aquatic ecosystems and this...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2023/v27i7692