In the present paper, an attempt has been made to analyze seasonal changes in the cropping pattern of the Charlands of Nalbari district. Data related to crop types and cropped area for one agricultural year (2023-2024) were acquired from the satellite-based cropping pattern map o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4334
Rivers are the base of human civilizations from ancient times to present; for the growth and prosperity of the livings rivers works as a lifeline; rivers shape patterns of settlement, agriculture, cultural identity and spirituality of various communities over time. The interactio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4335
Hamid Ganjaeian, Seyyed Javad Hosseini, Hedieh Hamidi Kermanshahi, Mina Shahjamali, Ali Mirakhorli & Somayeh Zahabnazouri·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
The geographical position of the Makran coastal strip has led this region to face an increasing population and physical development of residential areas in recent years. Considering that the Makran coasts face many natural limitations for the physical development of residential a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4333
Umar Musa Kwami, Saidu Idris, Yahya Sade, Sani Dayyabu, Danlami Dantata, Abdulhakeem Bilyaminu Ajayi, Abubakar Yusuf Kwace & Saifullahi Muhammad Nata’ala·Asian Journal of Geographical Research·2025
Open defecation and its effects are entrenched in inadequate sanitation, poverty, and low hygiene consciousness, leading to public health hazards, environmental pollution such as disease outbreaks and reduced community well-being. Hence, this study assesses the availability of ho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4332
The water-stressed Deccan Basaltic Terrain of Solapur District, Maharashtra, India, has become a focal point for high-profile, celebrity-driven water conservation campaigns. These initiatives, while raising unprecedented public awareness and mobilizing resources, operate within a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4331
Watershed prioritization is a strategic procedure used to delineate the most erosion-prone sub-watersheds. Identifying these critical areas is paramount for the effective allocation of resources and the successful implementation of soil and water conservation measures at the wate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4330
Climate change has intensified hydro-climatic variability worldwide, altering rainfall patterns, soil moisture dynamics, and freshwater availability. Across Africa, these changes undermine ecosystem resilience and threaten livelihoods dependent on rain-fed agriculture and wetland...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4326
This study assesses the benefits of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in commercial property development in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, focusing on its impact on decision-making, efficiency, and sustainability. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and field observation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4328
The necessity of groundwater in semi-arid regions like Bapatla District, Andhra Pradesh emerges from its role in supporting agricultural activities, together with industrial operations and household needs. The continuing viability of the ecosystem faces serious threats from incre...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4325
This research was carried out to assess human health risk through dermal exposures to heavy metals (Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Nickel, Vanadium, Lead and Zinc) in Qua Iboe River, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from five sampling stations in wet and dry seasons for the anal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4324
Showcasing the complexity of understanding interdisciplinarity the study dwells into the learnings from spatial science and from the agrarian change and rural development domain which suggests that in rural economies people are dependent on various livelihood strategies and there...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4323
Like many major cities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Niamey, the capital of Niger, continues to grow at a sustained pace, pushing the city’s boundaries as far as possible. This growth is accompanied by the consumption of space, leading to significant land transformation. The consequence...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4322
Notwithstanding that Otammiri river basin is one of the most important watersheds in Imo State, its hydrology is not well known. Good understanding of a basin drainage system and morphometry is fundamental for watershed management. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investiga...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4321
The North-Himalayan region, which includes such states as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and some parts of the northeastern states, is vulnerable to numerous natural disasters because of the geological and climatic conditions. This is landslides, flash-flooding...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4320
Sokoto Metropolis serves as the focal point of this study, and one of the oldest traditional cities in Nigeria being the seat of the caliphate established by Sheikh Usamnu Danfodiyo in 1804 (Reformer). This study examines basic housing infrastructure in Sokoto Metropolis, focusin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4319