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Lithologic, Hydrothermal Alteration and Structural Mapping of Okemesi Folds and Environs Using LandSat 8 OLI and ASTER DEM

Ayo A. Omitogun & John O. Ogbole · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Structural and tectonic studies of an area, help in the understanding of the magmatism, metallogeny, groundwater, seismicity, geothermal and hydrothermal resources of the region. The Precambrian rocks of Okemesi folds and its environs exhibit multiple deformations, repetitive fol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36143

A Critical Review on Safe Disposal Techniques of Space Debris

Brijesh Patel, Kalpit P. Kaurase & Prabhat Ranjan Mishra · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

As the development and research work in space is greatly increasing now a days, more and more rockets, satellites, and spacecraft are made to sent in space for the various purposes, which work for proposed years and some of those also may fail to work but they are physically pres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36947

A Historical and Geographical Analysis of Earthquake and Associated Tsunami Events on Bangladesh Coast

Edris Alam · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Bangladesh is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards including frequent tropical cyclones and, less commonly, earthquakes and tsunamis. The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami (2004 IOT) challenged assumptions about the level of regional hazard. Remarkably, little historical data are a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/31187

Assessing and Monitoring Malaria Epidemiology using Remote Sensing and GIS in Murshidabad District, West Bengal (India)

Poly Patra, Anukul Ch. Mandal, Raja Majumder, Debashish Ghosh & Gouri Sankar Bhunia · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

A retrospective analysis of malaria cases was investigated at the block level in Murshidabad district between 2009 and 2016 to apprehend the trend and dynamics of transmission. A personal geodatabase was prepared in ArcGIS environment. The local spatial auto-correlation was inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/37316

Geospatial Assessment of Uncontrolled Urbanization and Its Deviation from an Intelligent City: A Case Study of Fort Portal, Uganda

Ismail Wadembere & Moreen Kobugabe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Uncontrolled urbanization is one of the major geo-environmental challenges facing the developing world today towards attainment of intelligent cities. Various studies have mainly concentrated on impact of uncontrolled urbanization on urban heat island, air quality and housing wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36362

The Use of GIS in the Spatial Distribution of Speed Bumps within Afikpo

A. Emakoji Moses & A. Azubuike Fortunatus · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Speed bumps (also called speed breakers, or a sleeping policeman) are the common name for a family of traffic calming devices that use vertical deflection to slow motor-vehicle traffic in order to improve pedestrian’s safety. However, Speed bumps often meet resistance from reside...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36486

An Assessment of the State of Environmental Management in Nigerian Capital Cities

Paul O. Adekola & Adeyemi A. Ogundipe · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

It has been observed that daily interaction of millions of Nigerian population estimated at 186.5 million by Population Reference Bureau (PRB) with their immediate environment have serious implications on the landscape, environmental aesthetics and atmospheric well-being. Urban d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/34329

The Southern Benue trough and Anambra Basin, Southeastern Nigeria: A Stratigraphic Review

Onu Frederick Kelechi · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

A review of high impact literature on the Southern Benue Trough and Anambra Basin was undertaken to enhance the understanding and definition of the basins in terms of their evolution, area extent, sedimentation history, as well as their litho- bio- and sequence stratigraphy. Earl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/30416

Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons Present in Soils Contaminated with Different Petroleum Products

B. Santhaveerana Goud & D. Prathibha · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The contamination of soil by petroleum hydrocarbons has resulted in an increased attention towards the development of sound and innovative technologies for its remediation. Biodegradation of hydrocarbons by natural populations of microorganisms is the most eco-friendly and econom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36647

Creation of a GIS Database for the Assessment of Secondary Schools within Afikpo

A. Emakoji Moses & A. Fortunatus Azubuike · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Secondary education is a program of public education immediately following primary or elementary schooling. It begins generally at the age of 12 to 14 and continues from four to six years. Some secondary educations, such as vocational schools, is terminal and prepare the student...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36485

Performance Evaluation of Shoreline Extraction Methods Based on Remote Sensing Data

Sameh B. El Kafrawy, Mohamed E. Basiouny, Essam A. Ghanem & Ahmed S. Taha · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

Coastal zones monitoring is an important task in sustainable development and environmental protection. For coastal zones monitoring, shoreline extraction is a fundamental work. The shoreline is defined as a line of contact between land and water body. The main purposes of this st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36233

Seasonal Trend Analysis of Climatic Indices on Gauge Rivers in N/E Nigeria

M. N. Dammo, A. O. Yakeen, M. J. Deborah, S. G. Yadima & A. Y. Sangodoyin · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

The surface water of river basins in particular the Sahel region of north – east Nigeria show very sensitive inter-annual fluctuations due to climate changes. Seasonal changes of climatic indices on water level of six rivers: Dadin-kowa, Jimeta, Donga, Geidam, Alau and Jamaare of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/34807

GIS in Spatial Distribution of Polling Units within Afikpo, South-Eastern Nigeria: A Tool for a Successful Poll

A. Emakoji Moses & S. Nwoha Chinemerem · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2017

A polling unit is defined as a designated location where registered voters cast their votes on election days. Information about where polling units are located and other attribute information is critical for proper planning, delivery and distribution of election materials, as wel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2017/36487