In Chhattisgarh, including places like Khutaghat Dam and Bilaspur, ecotourism has become a popular tactic to support economic growth while protecting the state's natural and cultural resources. With its abundance of species and natural beauty, the area has a great chance of drawi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10963
This study quantifies carbon stocks in non-tree pools-litter, herbaceous vegetation, and soil organic carbon (SOC)—in tropical dry deciduous forests of Polavaram Range, Andhra Pradesh, India, spanning 24,331.42 ha. These pools are vital for carbon sequestration, supporting climat...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10961
This study undertakes an assessment on rice cultivation practices in Khweng village, situated within the Umroi block of Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya. It examines the rice cultivation practices with the evolving socio-economic pressures and environmental challenges. Through a combi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10962
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a machine learning–based Gradient Boosting Tree (GBT) model for predicting groundwater potential and compares its performance with the conventional Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) model. Both approaches were applied using twelve ground...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10960
This study investigated the effectiveness of mechanisms for implementing the plastic ban policy in Buea, guided by Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (1991). A quantitative design was employed, with 384 market traders selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10959
Urban growth in rapidly developing Indian cities has profound implications for environmental sustainability and resource management. This study examines the impact of urbanization on land use and land cover (LULC) in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, from 1990 to 2020 using...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10958
The assessment of changes in forest cover is critical to the sustainable management of forest resources, particularly in notified forest areas (NFAs). These habitats areas provide vital habitat for several terrestrial creatures, including the huge Asian elephant that lives in the...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10957
Mulberry-based sericulture relies on high-quality leaf production, which demands intensive nutrient management and careful soil stewardship. Conventional chemical fertilizers, while effective in boosting leaf biomass, often lead to nutrient losses, soil degradation, and environme...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10956
Background: The activities of agricultural farms in the state of Jalisco have been limited by the availability of water resources, since they depend on the rainy season and electricity for pumping water. Therefore, a more sustainable and economical alternative is necessary to mee...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10955
Due to a variety of natural events and human activities, the earth's surface experiences rapid changes in land-use and land-cover (LULC). The primary aim of this study was to provide a quantitative assessment of the changes in land cover and land use in Taita Taveta County from 2...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10953
Drainage density and infiltration capacity are fundamental morphometric indicators of catchment hydrology, influencing runoff generation, groundwater recharge, and flood susceptibility. This study provides a geospatial assessment of six coastal catchments in southern Nigeria Boma...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10954
Nigeria's mining industry with lead-zinc deposits near the Benue Trough basin and gold deposits in Zamfara is a huge contributor to the nation's economy but creates serious environmental impacts (Okere, 2023). Unchecked artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), as evidenced by Zamf...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10952
This study presents the first stable isotope data of benthic foraminifera and discusses the paleoenvironmental conditions in Lower Miocene deposits (Akyar Formation) from the Yazıhan (N-NW Malatya) and Muşardağı (Baskil, SW Elazığ) areas located in the eastern part of the Taurus-...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10951
Dehradun, a fast-urbanising hill city, is witnessing critical levels of vehicular traffic congestion, particularly during peak school and office hours. This report presents a strategically layered, behaviourally informed urban mobility plan to reduce congestion sustainably. Drawi...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i10950
This study assesses the relationship between sanitation infrastructure, housing quality, and public health outcomes in urban Nigeria. The objective is to identify existing challenges, analyse their socio-environmental and health implications, and propose evidence-based strategies...
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Research Article10.9734/jgeesi/2025/v29i9947