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Structural, Petrographic and Preliminary Geochemical Characterization of Banded Iron Formation and Associated Gold Prospectivity in the Mallasamudra Area, Gadag Schist Belt, India

Chandrashekharappa Agasnalli, G. Venkatesha & Anupkumar G. Ekbote · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The Mallasamudra area lies in the northern Gadag Schist Belt of the Western Dharwar Craton, where banded iron formation (BIF), metabasalts and structurally controlled quartz veins occur within a region with a documented history of gold exploration. This study integrates 1:10,000-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3304

Physicochemical Characterisation and Assessment of Oxidative Degradation of Lubricating Oils during Engine Service in Rivers State, Nigeria

Omuluche, Collins O., Usiabulu, Godsday I., Okpoji, Awajiiroijana U., Akpan, Nsima A., Edodi, Iyam O., Nwanekwu, Akunna M., Wogu S. N., Eyoka, Rowland J., Garuba, Muhammed H. & Onuchukwu, Ejikeme E. · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Lubricating oils undergo progressive chemical and physical changes during engine operation, which can reduce their protective performance. This study assessed the physicochemical characteristics and oxidative degradation of lubricating oil during engine service in Rivers State, N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3303

Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling in Soil Science: A Critical Appraisal of Methods, Advantages, Inconveniences and Applications

Primus Azinwi Tamfuh, Bertrand Kenzong, Hassan Yap Mfouapon, Colete Nyuongo Nayah, Chantal Kuh Ful, Evariste Désiré Moundjeu, Georges Simplice Kouedeu Kameni, Achille Ibrahim, Joseph Zetekouang Guepi Vounang & Dieudonné Bitom · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Soil properties vary continuously across space and time, making spatial prediction at unsampled locations fundamental to soil science. Geostatistics has provided a coherent framework for quantifying, mapping and communicating this variation for several decades. However, its role...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3302

Reservoir Characterization and Petrophysical Analysis of “Brown Field” in the Southern Niger Delta, Nigeria

Veronica E. Ibanga, Thomas A. Harry, Ekpedeme R. Asuaiko & Tejumade A. Owoeye · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Accurate reservoir characterisation is essential for understanding the distribution, quality, and structural controls of hydrocarbon-bearing formations. In the Niger Delta, integration of petrophysical well-log analysis with 3-D seismic interpretation provides a basis for evaluat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3301

Evaluation of Household Waste Management Practices on Public Health in Nyanza District, Southern Province, Rwanda

MUNEZERO Jean de Dieu, Nirere Valantine, Reverien Bimenyimana & Isaac Olajide AREO · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Improper household waste management contributes to environmental degradation and adverse health outcomes, particularly where formal collection services are limited. This study evaluated household waste management practices and their association with public health outcomes in Nyan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3300

Eleyele Dam Reservoir, Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria: A Review of Historical Studies, Sedimentation Investigations, Catchment Changes and Research Gaps for Sustainable Management

S. A. Adefisoye, O. S. Olaniyan & A. A. Adegbola · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Eleyele Dam Reservoir, which was impounded on the Ona River in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria, in the 1940s, is one of the city’s oldest water-supply infrastructures and has attracted a substantial, though thematically fragmented, body of research over the past two decades. This pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3298

Application of Geospatial Technology for Land Use Land Cover Changes during 1994-2024 in the Lower Dikhow River Basin, Assam, India

Anannya Panging, A. Simhachalam & K. Srinivasa Rao · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Monitoring land use and land cover (LULC) change is essential for sustainable land management in dynamic river basins. This study applied geospatial techniques to assess LULC changes in the Lower Dikhow River Basin, Assam, India, over 30 years (1994–2024). Landsat 5 TM imagery wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3299

From Basin to Prospect: Integrating Gravity-based Sediment-thickness Estimation and 3-D Seismic Structural Interpretation for Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Southeastern Niger Delta, Nigeria

Aniekan E. Ekpo & David A. Isaac · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The southeastern flank of the Niger Delta remains one of Nigeria’s most promising yet comparatively under-explored hydrocarbon frontiers. This study brings together two complementary geophysical investigations of the area: a regional gravity survey and a field-scale three-dimensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3297

Sediment Geochemistry and Benthic Ecological Quality in Coastal Waters of Rivers State, Nigeria

Eyibara, Oghenehokoke U., Abia Uwem B., Asuaiko Ekpedeme R., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Iikediuwa, Sandra C., Omuluche, Collins O., Nwauzor J. N., Nwanekwu Akunna M., Onuchukwu Ejikeme E. & Isaac Stanley C. · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Coastal sediments act as repositories and potential secondary sources of contaminants, while their physicochemical characteristics influence the retention, mobility, and bioavailability of heavy metals. In the Niger Delta, increasing anthropogenic pressures have raised concerns a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3296

Infrastructure Mapping and Spatial Pattern Analysis of Electricity Distribution Utilities in Kaduna South, Kaduna State

Niima Ibrahim Ashake, Evelyn Reuben Kiyani, Ponnak Ezekiel Washi, Paul Butkat Nanchang, Umar Aliyu, Ameh Agada, Nanvang Silas Wuyep, Loveth Wilson Bala, Isah Mustapha, Dangtim Hopewell Ponzing & Ayuba Longji Moses · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Reliable electricity distribution infrastructure is essential for supporting socio-economic activities and effective service delivery in urban areas. In Kaduna South Local Government Area, increasing electricity demand and the uneven spatial distribution of distribution facilitie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3295

Quantifying Urban Expansion and Its Association with Agricultural Land Loss in Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District, Rwanda (2010–2024): A GIS and Remote Sensing Assessment

Habineza Emmanuel, Janvier Niyomugabo & Mupenzi Christopher · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Aims: The study aims to quantify the pace of urban expansion in Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District, Rwanda, over the period 2010–2024, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques, and to establish the strength and spatial pattern of its relationship w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3294

Porosity and Formation Factor in Coastal Sands: Micro-CT Insights into Grain-Scale Controls and Clay Influence

Mohammed Ali Garba · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

An experimental and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) study of the relationship between porosity and electrical formation factor (FF) is presented for a suite of coastal sands. Beach sands from Scarborough and Cottesloe (Western Australia) were analysed to determine bulk poros...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3293

Human-Driven Determinants of Wetland Degradation and Implications for Environmental Management: A Mixed-methods Study of Kabogobogo Wetland, Gisagara District, Rwanda

Izerumuganwa Jean Paul & Isaac Areo · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Small, community-managed wetlands in East Africa remain comparatively under-researched relative to large, nationally significant wetland systems, despite mounting anthropogenic pressure and their disproportionate importance to rural livelihoods. This study examined the human-driv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3292

Integrated Sedimentology, Organic Geochemistry, and Depositional Environment of the Ogwashi–ASABA Formation at Mgbiligba Spring, Southern Nigeria

Oludewa Joseph Mode · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Despite the hydrocarbon significance of the Ogwashi–Asaba Formation in the Niger Delta Basin, integrated sedimentological and organic geochemical investigations of the Mgbiligba Spring exposure remain limited, resulting in an incomplete understanding of its depositional history a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3291

Comparative Evaluation of Robust Hybrid and Modulated RMS Seismic Attributes for Reflector Enhancement and Spike Suppression Using Two Synthetic Datasets and Six Real Seismic Lines

Daisi Israel Komolafe · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Conventional root-mean-square amplitude is widely used to represent local seismic reflection energy, but its quadratic dependence on amplitude makes it susceptible to impulsive spikes, amplitude extremes, and spatial broadening of high-energy responses. This study develops and ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3286