Vegetation dynamics provide information for assessing ecological condition, hydrological response and land-use change within watershed systems. This study assessed spatio-temporal variations in vegetation cover in the Bhadra Watershed, Karnataka, India, using the Normalised Diffe...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71075
Fruit production in arid and semi-arid regions is constrained by water scarcity, high temperature, poor soil fertility and increasing climate variability. This review examines the contribution of Internet of Things (IoT) and remote sensing technologies to precision fruit producti...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71076
Prosopis cineraria (L.) Druce (Khejri) is a multipurpose tree of arid and semi-arid regions and is important for agroforestry, afforestation and dryland restoration. Its regeneration through seed, however, is frequently limited by physical dormancy associated with a hard and impe...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71074
The Mifi Division in the West Region of Cameroon is increasingly exposed to urban environmental hazards, particularly floods and landslides. This study examined the spatial distribution of flood and landslide susceptibility and assessed the implications for urban planning and dis...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71073
Morphometric analysis provides a quantitative basis for understanding watershed hydrology, terrain conditions and drainage development, and it supports planning for soil and water conservation. The present study assessed the morphometric characteristics of the Bhadra Watershed, a...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71072
Landslides are complex geomorphological hazards driven by multiple interacting geological, hydrological, and environmental factors, and they cause significant socio-economic and environmental impacts. Therefore, landslide susceptibility mapping is essential for effective hazard a...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71071
Urbanisation is the rapid growth of urban populations and infrastructure, driven by industrialisation and migration, which boosts economic development but can also lead to environmental and social challenges if poorly planned. The present study examines the pattern of urbanisatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71070
The Digha Ghat–Barh reach of the middle Ganga is a highly dynamic braided river system where annual monsoon-driven sandbar formation and erosion directly shape floodplain morphology, agriculture, and settlement patterns amid long-term hydrological regulation and intense human use...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71069
Urban infrastructure systems are more susceptible to disasters, which requires resilience-centred recovery planning models that incorporate measurement measures, prioritisation measures, governance frameworks, and equity measures. However, the available research base is still dis...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i71068
Green gram productivity and soil health can be improved through integrated nutrient management using balanced NPK fertilisers along with city waste compost, which together enhance growth, yield, nutrient uptake, and long-term soil fertility while reducing the drawbacks of sole ch...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61067
Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy, centered in the Niger Delta and dominated by extensive crude oil exploration and production activities, faces severe environmental and economic challenges due to oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and the growing menace of artisanal crude oil refining...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61063
Environmental sanitation and water quality remain critical determinants of public health, particularly in rapidly urbanising towns across sub-Saharan Africa. In Mamfe Central sub-division, inadequate waste management systems, deteriorating drainage infrastructure and limited sani...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61064
Effluent discharges released without adequate treatment and containing pollutant loads exceeding the maximum permissible limits contribute significantly to the degradation of receiving ecosystems, including rivers and streams. Simultaneously, such contamination reduces the potent...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61065
Agroforestry is a broad and integrated land-use system that involves the deliberate cultivation and management of woody perennials, including trees, shrubs, and bamboos, in association with herbaceous components such as crops, pastures, and/or livestock. These components are arra...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61066
Groundwater and surface water systems are monitored using physicochemical parameters such as pH, turbidity, electrical conductivity, temperature, oxidation–reduction potential (ORP), and residual chlorine to ensure environmental safety and public health. However, natural temporal...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2026/v30i61062