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Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Tropospheric Atmospheric Pollution Indicators over Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Using Sentinel-5P Observations

Rimpa Patra & Subha Das · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and increasing transportation activities have significantly influenced atmospheric pollution in major metropolitan cities of India, particularly Kolkata. The present study evaluates the spatio-temporal distribution of satellite-derived at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3417

Spatio-Temporal Assessment and Prediction of Drought in the Northeast Arid Zone of Nigeria Using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) under Two Climate Scenarios

Yusuf Dawa Sidi, Abubakar Hassan & Nuhu Abubakar · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Drought is one of the most severe climate-related hazards affecting the semi-arid and Sahelian regions of Nigeria, especially in the North-East arid zone, where rainfall unpredictability and rising temperatures endanger agriculture, water supplies, and socioeconomic livelihoods....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3414

District Level Assessment of Cropping Intensity for Agricultural Intensification in Bihar, India

Sunita Singh & Abhay Kumar Chaubey · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Cropping intensity is an important indicator of agricultural intensification and land-use efficiency, particularly in densely populated agrarian regions where the scope for expansion of cultivable land is limited. In states such as Bihar, increasing cropping intensity has become...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3413

Assessment of Rainfall Data based on the Precipitation Concentration Index of the Darna River Basin, India

Jyoti A. Pathare · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Precipitation is a significant climatic variable as it changes in intensity and amount, affecting the occurrence of hydrological risks such as floods and drought. The rainfall variability assessment plays a vital role by applying the Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI), which...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3410

Tidal Estuary Response to Bridge Construction Using DSAS Shoreline Analysis along Vaitarna River, India

Lalit Thakare · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Estuarine systems are highly sensitive to hydraulic modifications, and bridge construction can significantly alter sediment transport, shoreline dynamics, and geomorphic stability. The present study aims to assess the geomorphic impact of bridge construction on the Vaitarna River...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3411

Assessment of Urban Air Quality in Dimapur: A Geospatial Analysis of RSPM

R. Supongtula, Lanusashi Longkumer, Prasansha Dahal & Wangshimenla Jamir · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Air pollution is a major environmental concern in rapidly urbanizing regions, particularly in developing urban centres. Dimapur, the most urbanised district and commercial hub of Nagaland, has experienced increasing deterioration in ambient air quality due to rapid urban expansio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3412

Floriculture Practices, Land Use Pattern and Socio-economic Status of Flower Cultivators in Paschim Kalya, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India

Siba Sankar Sahu, Mukul Maity, Sarmistha Singh & Bubun Mahata · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

The floriculture has become one of the significant commercial agricultural activities at different parts of West Bengal. The current investigation deals with floriculture condition of Paschim Kalya village, under Panskura-I Block of Purba Medinipur district at West Bengal. The st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3409

Zones of Floriculture under Protected Cultivation in Haryana: A Geographical Study

Abhishek Goyat & Krishna Mohan · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Protected cultivation, an innovative route to raise seasonal and off-seasonal plants under controlled environment, has significant potential for augmenting the crop yields, generating employment, effectively utilizing land, and enhancing the export. The geographical study of crop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2406

Changing Landscapes of Rewa District: A Geospatial Analysis of Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics

Manas Mishra & Durgesh Kurmi · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Land use and land cover (LULC) change is a fundamental indicator of environmental transformation, resource consumption and anthropogenic pressure on natural systems. This study presents a temporal analysis of LULC dynamics in Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh for the years 2020 and 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3407

Institutional Analysis of Quarry Resource Use Practices in Central Africa: Lessons from the Mungo Corridor, Cameroon

Chick Emil Abam, Cletus Fru Forba, Jude Ndzifon Kimengsi & Zephania Nji Fogwe · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Natural resource use practices are shaped by an array of institutions. These institutions, through their levels of compliance (full, partial, and non) determines the socio-economic and ecological effects of natural resource use practices. Empirically, while literature on institut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2405

Land Use and Land Cover Changes using Geospatial Study in Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu, India (2015-2025)

Pavendar Tamilarasan, S.Vadivel & Armstrong Pandiyan · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Rapid land transformation driven by urbanisation and agricultural expansion is reshaping environmental conditions in many developing regions. Monitoring Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) dynamics using geospatial technologies is therefore essential for sustainable resource managemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2404

Hybrid Geostatistical Predictive Modelling of Land Surface Temperature in West Bengal: A Comparison of Trend Surface Analysis and Regression Kriging

Asad Ali Sarkar & Uttam Bhunia · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Land Surface Temperature is a critical indicator of regional climate dynamics, yet modelling its spatial distribution across heterogeneous landscapes remains methodologically challenging. This study presents a hybrid geostatistical framework integrating Trend Surface Analysis wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2403

Socio-Economic Conditions of the Informal Sector Vendors and Their Role in the Environmental Sustainability: A Micro Level Study of Suti-II Block, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India

Farhana Islam & Amitlal Bhattacharya · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

In developing economies, the informal sector remains a fundamental pillar of livelihood generation, particularly in rural regions where access to formal employment is often limited. In India, a significant share of the workforce is engaged in informal economic activities, includi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2401

Assessing and Predicting Urban Growth in Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Using Spatio-temporal Analysis and Mann–Kendall Trend

Rimpa Patra & Subha Das · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2026

Remote sensing and geospatial technologies have emerged as essential tools for monitoring such changes due to their ability to provide consistent, multi-temporal, and large-scale observations. This study investigates the spatiotemporal dynamics of urban expansion in Kolkata Munic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i2400