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Foraminifera, Biostratigraphic and Paleoenvironmental Analysis of “X-1” Well, on the Western Sector of the Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

Anietie R. Etim, Thomas A. Harry, Anietie E. Ekot & Abraham C. Udoh · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

A foraminiferal biostratigraphic and paleoenvironmental study was conducted on ditch-cutting samples from well X-1 (1870–1320 m), located in the western sector of the Niger Delta Basin, southern Nigeria. The objectives were to determine the stratigraphic age, depositional paleoen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2239

Geomorphological Mapping and Landform Characterization of the Lower Papagni River Basin, Karnataka State, India

K. N. Vinodh Kumar, H. Raveesh, G. Satish Kumar, Siddalingyya R. Nandimath, P. C. Nagesh & D. Nagaraju · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Geomorphological maps serve as fundamental tools for interpreting the origin and evolution of landscapes and for assessing their influence on natural resources and environmental hazards. Landforms are natural physical features developed on the Earth’s surface through the combined...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2240

Structural Delineation of the Anambra Basin, Awgu Section, Southeast Nigeria

Ajaegwu Norbet Ejike, Didei, Innocent Sunday & Eze, Ifebuche Charity · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Tectonism that occurred during the Santonian epoch in the Cretaceous period gave rise to the formation of the Anambra Basin. The deposition of lacustrine, deltaic, transitional marine and marine sediments successively during the upper Cretaceous contributes to the sedimentary fil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2238

Syenitic Magmatism and Crust–Mantle Interaction during Late Pan-African Tectonism in Southwestern Nigeria

E. E. Igonor · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Syeinite intrusions within the Igarra Schist Belt of southwestern Nigeria constitute an important yet understudied component of late Pan-African magmatism in the Nigerian Basement Complex. This study integrates petrographic observations with whole-rock major, trace, and rare eart...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2236

GIS-Based Evaluation of Surface Water and Groundwater Pollution in the Kapshi Lake Area, Akola District (Maharashtra): Consequences for Water Quality

Mahesh D. Phalke, Y. K. Mawale, P. S. Tidke & P. B. Zamarakr · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

This study examines the surface and groundwater physicochemical characteristics of Kapshi Lake, which is close to Akola, India. Six water samples were taken from bore wells, dug wells, and Kapshi Lake. These samples were analysed for pH, TDS, EC, TH, Ca, Mg, Cl, colour, and tempe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2237

Hydrogeophysical Characterisation of Aquifer Systems Using Vertical Electrical Sounding in Parts of Obio-Akpor LGA, Niger Delta, Nigeria

E. Umueni Uchenna, Oyubu Festus, O. Okafor Brian, Abuchi Okeke, T. Oluwole Jacob, Ofik Tonejit Daniel, Chukwu Chibueze, U. Okpoji Awajiiroijana, O. Anumaka Collins, A. Akpan Nsima & E. Onuchukwu Ejikeme · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The geology of the Niger Delta region, including Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, is dominated by coastal plain sands interbedded with clay and shale formations, giving rise to multilayered aquifer systems with variable hydraulic properties and productivity. Rapi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1235

Biomarker Distribution and Implications for Organic Matter Input and Depositional Environment of Shales from the Utapate Oilfield, Southeastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria

Ekpedeme R. Asuaiko, Thomas A. Harry, Anietie E. Ekot, Paul A. Udofia & Itohowo O. Akpan · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Biomarker geochemistry provides a powerful means of reconstructing organic matter provenance, depositional environment, and thermal maturity of sedimentary source rocks. This study investigates the distribution of saturated and aromatic biomarkers in two shale samples from the Ut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1234

From Policy to Practice: A Governance Case Study of Rural Water Supply Implementation under India's Jal Jeevan Mission

Mustaq Ahmad Shaikh & Farjana Birajdar · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

This study presents a comprehensive policy and institutional analysis of rural drinking water supply implementation in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India—a semi-arid region experiencing chronic water stress. Using a systematic policy document review and institutional framework...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1233

Physicochemical Quality and Hydrochemical Facies of Groundwater in Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Iwalokun Joseph Adebowale, Austin Oyeinkuro Oki & Richard Otayoor Abalist · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Groundwater serves as the principal source of domestic water in many Niger Delta communities, making its quality assessment essential for public health protection. This study evaluated the physicochemical properties, major ions, hydrochemical facies, and potability of groundwater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1232

Integrated Aeromagnetic and Seismological Analysis of Intraplate Earth Tremors (2016-2018) in North –Central Nigeria

Alkali, A., Alhassan, U.D., Akpan, O.U., Lawrence Jane O. & Udensi, E. E · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The primary aim of this study is to use High-resolution aeromagnetic and seismological data from parts of North Central Nigeria to pinpoint the causes of the earth tremors that occurred in 2016 and 2018 in the region. Techniques such as upward continuation, First Vertical Derivat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1231

Assessing Hydrological and Sediment Factors for Ecotoxicological Risk of the Orashi River, Rivers State, Nigeria

Umueni Uchenna E., Ogbaji Henderson O., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Osuagwu Eze L., Akpan Nsima A., Ekpe John E., Okabekwe Veraline C., Anumaka Collins C., Obiefuna Grace C. & Warder Amaminor B. · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Rivers in the Niger Delta deliver vital ecological and economic benefits but face increasing pressures from human activities that disrupt hydrology and harm sediment quality. This research assessed the hydrological features, sediment condition, and ecological risks of the Orashi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1230

AI-Driven Optimisation of Drilling Parameters in High Temperature Geothermal Operations

Jane Ugochi Onu, Iwu Ikenna Pius & Ndubuisi. U. Okereke · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Geothermal drilling remains a dominant cost driver in high-enthalpy resource development because wells frequently penetrate hard, abrasive lithologies under high-temperature conditions that increase bit wear, drilling dysfunctions, and non-productive time. While machine-learning...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1229

Environmental Pollution and Public Health in the United States: Air Pollution as a Dominant and Unequal Health Risk

Bright Peter Saah, Abdulahi Opejin, Adenekan Festus Adewole, Echezona Matthew Aloke, Victor Junior Kofi Quarshie, Linda Egbubine & Mark Gyan Asuah · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental threats to human health and a major contributor to climate change at the global level. Despite regulatory efforts, population exposure to harmful air pollutants continues to pose substantial public health risks, part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1228

Ashaka Quarry: A Prolific Zone for Petroleum Geochemical Exploration and Palaeoenvironmental Interpretation. A Case Study of Kanawa Member of Pindiga Formation, Gongola Basin, NE Nigeria

Y. B. Mohammed, Ashe K. Gazali & Fatima L. Kingimi · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Detailed geological mapping and sample collection at Ashaka Quarry has been carried out with the aim of conducting geochemical investigation on shale so as to determine their source generative potential and depositional environment.  Forty (40) shale samples of the Kanawa Member...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1227

Health Risk Reduction of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) Via Source Contamination Identification and Control in Water, Sediment and Fish in Ikot Ekpene River, Nigeria

Nsima Amos Akpan, Rosemary Boniface Udombeh, Jonathan Okokon Ekanem, Mfon Bassey Ukpong & Asuama Ignatius Ntukuyo · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

The objective of the study was to determine the levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in the water, sediment and fish samples in Ikot Ekpene River, identify their sources of contamination and control for health risk reduction. Water, sediment and fish samples were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1226