Understanding land use/landcover change (LULC) dynamics is very important in sustainable land resource management. This is especially so for developing countries of the world where majority of the people depend heavily upon natural resources for survival. In this study, moderate...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030321
Land is a fundamental factor of production and thus the source of all forms of material wealth. For a sustainable utilization of the land resources, it is essential to know its natural characteristics, extent, location and limitations of various land uses as improper land use is...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030319
Forest is a fundamental, significant, and valuable component of a sustainable environment. Ecosystem services, biodiversity development, and economic growth in any nation depend on the proficient use of forests and their resources. However, deforestation has remained the single m...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1130318
The proliferation of slums in sub-Saharan Africa validates the need for renewed interest on access to basic services–potable water in this case. In the context of Bonaberi Douala, recent evidence on potable water accessibility is lacking, amidst rising population growth. To close...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1130316
Background: Ensuring access to healthcare facilities is a high priority need in developing countries. This research aimed to determine the influence of socio-demographic and economic characteristics of the urban population in Nigeria to access to public healthcare facilities. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1130315
Application of Water Quality Index (WQI) to assess the water quality for drinking water suitability and intensity of contamination is in practice worldwide. Many WQI methods have been in use since their conceptualization, and some are country-specific or use-specific. A generaliz...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030313
The integrative approach of well log correlation and seismic interpretation was adopted in this study to adequately characterize and evaluate the hydrocarbon potentials of Khume field, offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria. 3-D seismic data and well logs data from ten (10) wells were uti...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030314
The lucid engagements of stakeholders in land management is an essential strategy in circumventing the stakes of land utilisation. This is symptomatic in ecumenes of intricate ecological traits with diverse stakeholders’ management interests. Bui Division of the North West Region...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030317
The main purpose of this study was to see the level of environmental perception and perceived environmental practices. It also addressed the correlations among demographic factors, awareness and perceived behaviors. Besides, how gender difference, if any, revealed on people’s per...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030312
Africa is the cradle of the world’s giraffe species and the sub-species that keep evolving with more conservation approaches. However, the population of Rothschild’s Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) has been impacted at different sects in the wild. The aim of this pap...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030311
Aim: The study evaluated the heavy metals and contamination status of soil around active and abandoned waste dumpsites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Methodology: Five soil samples were collected at the topsoil (0-15cm depth) in a regular distance of 20m, 40m, 60m, 80m and...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i1030310
This research work is aimed electrical resistivity survey for groundwater development conducted in Mubi and Maiha local government area of Adamawa State, in order to delineate the groundwater potential zones and determining the depth and thickness of sediments layers, and recomme...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930309
A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. Flooding may occur as an overflow of water from water bodies, such as river, lake or ocean, in which the water overtops or breaks levees, resulting in some of that water escaping its usual boundaries, or it...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930308
Umar Wakil Adamu, Emmanuel Yeboah, Isaac Sarfo, Edward Kweku Nunoo, Clement Kwang, Foster Kofi Addai, Collins Oduro, George Darko, Grace Chikomborero Ndafira, Michael Batame & Emmanuella Aboagye Appea·Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International·2021
The present study assesses the impact of oil spillage in the Southwestern Niger Delta of Nigeria over the past fifty (50) years. It further sought to find out the driving forces and implications of oil spillage on vegetation, livelihoods and other key parameters. The study employ...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930307
The North-East region (Bounkani) of Côte d'Ivoire is the least watered region of the country with an average annual rainfall of 945 mm. The rainfall deficits observed in Côte d'Ivoire since 1970s could constitute a real threat to the environment and to water resources in general,...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i930305