This work focuses on land use land and cover (LULC) change and the growth of the urban area surrounding Bankura municipality during a 30-year period (1991–2021). The objectives include determining directional urban growth and quantifying land use and land cover (LULC) transformat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2386
Climate variability increasingly threatens informal settlements globally, where poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental exposure intersect. This study examines trends and impacts of climate variability on Korogocho and Kahawa Soweto informal settlements in Nairobi,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2388
Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks (ISSB) have gained increasing interest as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional sandcrete blocks and fired bricks. However, beyond technical performance, the adoption of ISSB in Nigeria is influenced by non-technical factors s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2384
This study examined how road design influences the market value of commercial properties along Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Peter Odili Road is a major commercial corridor in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and provides a useful context for examining how road design influenc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2383
This study presents first systematic results on mountain permafrost in the Western Pamir (Tajikistan) and investigates its interactions with the hydrochemical and isotopic characteristics of surface waters in a climatically and geomorphologically heterogeneous high mountain envir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2382
Rapid urbanization in developing countries has increased pressure on urban land resources, often resulting in incompatible land-use patterns and heightened environmental safety risks. One manifestation of this challenge is the proliferation of fuel stations within residential nei...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2380
This study is concerned with the assessment of water quality in 5 villages in and around the Namchik Namphuk Coal field under Kharsang Circle in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. A total of 11 water samples were collected, and standard laboratory assessments were conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2379
Kerala, India, experiences recurring floods, landslides, droughts, and other hazards that are increasingly shaped by climate change, making disaster awareness and preparedness among young people a priority. This study mapped disaster risk perception among college students across...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i1377
Drones, which are often referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have emerged as a revolutionary tool in post-disaster circumstances. They provide a way of damage assessment and relief operations that is quick, accurate, and cost-effective. Because of their capacity to vis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i1378
Okoro, Ogochukwu Grace, Ekwealor, U. Kenneth, Iroka, Chisom Finian, Okereke, Chukwu Nkumah, Onyili, Consolata Ada, O. Nwakuche, Adaugo, Okereke, Kingsley Eze & Nwaogaranya, Patrick Uche·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2026
Watershed degradation, driven by anthropogenic activities, threatens ecosystem services and biodiversity in southeastern Nigeria. This study quantified the ecological status of two watersheds in Awka, Anambra State, by evaluating vegetation structure, biodiversity indices, and so...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i1376