Ecosystem Distress Syndrome (EDS) signifies a situation in which a given ecosystem becomes so stressed, highly degraded and incapable to sustain economic activities. This is because, its ability to supply the essential goods and services necessary for human livelihood and economi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5893
Groundwater is an essential resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industrial use, particularly in regions where surface water is scarce. This study delineates subsurface aquifer configurations using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) method to examine the hydrogeologi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5892
Water scarcity is emerging as one of the most damaging issues of our time that can no longer be ignored. Inadequate availability of water restricts life, threatening the stability of fundamental fields, including public health, development, food security, sustainability, and sani...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5891
Following mining activities, rehabilitation is essential to restore sites to their original condition. This study employed Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing techniques to analyze land use–land cover (LULC) changes in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Kenya. Specifically, s...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4889
This study examines the vulnerabilities to flood risks arising from the urban soil production process. To achieve this objective, a quantitative data collection approach from households and the creation of thematic maps was used. Land use planning is a nonstructural measure that...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i5890
The urban environment is a complex system shaped by a variety of factors such as land-use change and allocation and the provision of urban services, which constitute an important asset to urban living. Nevertheless, the need for urban services and a diversity of land uses seems t...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4886
Nepal has enormous hydro potential that can be tapped for power generation. The hydro potential of Nepal was assessed 83000 MW by Dr Ram Man Shrestha during his Phd study in 1966. Since then No further study were carried out in this field. The advancement in computer technology o...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4888
The ecosystem is a fundamental unit of nature which encompasses biotic and abiotic components and plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological stability. This review explores ecosystem structure, function and resilience, examining classifications such as terres...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4885
Environmental pollution is no doubt a global problem. Heavy metals are pollutants of great concern. In this study, the heavy metal bioremediation potential of Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) was carried out. Four dilution concentrations of the effluent (100 %, TRT 1, 75% TRT 2,...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4884
Land use and land cover (LULC) changes driven by anthropogenic activities are key contributors to local, regional, and global environmental transformations. Understanding and monitoring these changes have become essential for addressing environmental challenges. This study analyz...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i4882