Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science

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GLOBAL JOURNAL OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Integrity Research Journals

ISSN: 2636-6002
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/GJEES
Start Year: 2016
Email: gjees@integrityresjournals.org

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GJEES Articles

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Anthropogenic Activities On Wetland Soil Qualities: A Case Study Of Isoko South Area Of Delta State, Southern Nigeria
Authors:  Ogbaran, A. N.* and Joseph-akwara, I. E.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.099   |   Article Number: 43D174935
This research was carried out to evaluate the impact of dumpsite and farming methods (anthropogenic Activities) on wetland soil qualities. Soil samples were collected from three strategic locations in Irri and Uzere communities at Delta State of Nigeria, and a reference station (control) about 5 km away from the study site. The sampling was done at the end of the... Continue here
Assessment Of Disaster Management Strategies Employed By Oil Companies And Government Agencies Towards Oil Pipeline Vandalism In Selected States In Niger Delta Region
Authors:  Evans, U. I.*, Mmom, P. C. and Weli, V. E.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.106   |   Article Number: 58E2A3921
The study was carried out to assess disaster management strategies employed by oil companies and government agencies towards oil pipeline vandalism in selected states in the Niger Delta region. The study made use of cross sectional research design, the simple random sampling method was used in selecting the sample for the study. Using this technique, the three... Continue here
Effectiveness Of Disaster Management Strategies Employed By Oil Companies And Government Agencies Towards Oil Pipeline Vandalism In Selected States In Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors:  Evans, U. I., Weli, V. E. and Chukwu-okeah, G. O.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.108   |   Article Number: F50DC12E2
The effectiveness of disaster management strategies as it relates to oil pipeline vandalism in not a job for one but for all stakeholders in the oil industry, this however necessitated the need for this study which is targeted at examining the effectiveness of disaster management strategies employed by oil companies and government agencies towards oil pipeline... Continue here
Spatial Soil Loss Risk Assessment For Priority Intervention Using Gis And Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Of Neri Watershed Southwestern Ethiopia
Authors:  Abebe Hegano* and Awdenegest Moges
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.104   |   Article Number: 241DE6863
Soil loss by runoff is a severe and continuous ecological problem in Neri watershed. It affects agricultural production, drinking water quality, ecosystem health, and landscape aesthetics. This study was conducted to assess spatial risk of soil by estimating the average annual soil loss, and creating a soil erosion hazard map for this watershed. Revised Universal... Continue here
Assessment Of Groundwater Potential Using Vertical Electric Sounding Technique At Faculty Of Medicine And Engineering, Federal University Dutsin-ma Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors:  Ahmad Ubaidullah*, Akpaneno Aniefiok Francis and Walter Komla Francis
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.109   |   Article Number: FBB79BEC1
Geophysical exploration is used to locate boundaries between different elements of the subsoil as these procedures depend on variations in the gravitational, magnetic, electrical, radioactive or elastic properties of the subsurface. Electrical resistivity method was employed to investigate the groundwater potential of the Faculty of Medicine and Engineering at... Continue here
Radiological Safety Assessment Of Soil Samples At Kankara Mining Sites, Kankara Local Government Area Of Katsina State, Using Gamma-ray Spectrometry
Authors:  Namadi Z. A.*, Akpaneno A. F. and Mamman L. I.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.112   |   Article Number: 4042E2BD2
The levels of natural radioactivity of 40K, 226Ra and 232Th were investigated to check the safety limit with the aim of identifying and quantifying prominent Gamma Emitting Norms associated with mining sites. The specific activity concentration, gamma index, alpha index and hazards indices were calculated and compared to the world recommended value using Gamma... Continue here
Assessing The Extent Of Heavy Metal Contamination In Crude Oil-impacted Soils In The Niger Delta, Nigeria Using Geochemical Indicators
Authors:  Ayibawari O. Egai*, Reward K. Douglas and Ayebatin Fou
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2020.067   |   Article Number: 3F4873821
The study presents heavy metal (HM) [copper-Cu, chromium-Cr, nickel-Ni, vanadium-V, lead-Pb, zinc-Zn and iron-Fe] contamination in genuine crude oil-impacted soils and pristine (control) soils. HM concentrations were measured using inductively coupled plasma (ICP). Using soil Contamination factor, Enrichment factor, Pollution load index and Geo-accumulation index,... Continue here
Impacts Of Rainfall On Road Crashes In Onitsha Metropolis Of Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors:  Orusaekee, D. U., Enete, I. C. and Onwuadiochi, I. C.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.117   |   Article Number: 2BFFFDF02
The World Health Organization, in particular, is concerned about road traffic accidents that occur during rainfall. However, this has resulted in global deaths, injuries, and property losses. The effects of rainfall on road crashes in the Onitsha metropolis were investigated in this study. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) provided rainfall data from 2009... Continue here
Spatial-temporal Composition, Abundance And Diversity Of Algal Communities In River Malewa Of Lake Naivasha Ramsar Basin, Kenya
Authors:  Beatrice. N. Obegi*, James Njiru, Albert Getabu, Zippora Gichana, George. N. Morara and Carolyne Guto
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.120   |   Article Number: BBF618541
Algae and algal communities are potentially vulnerable to climate change and consequently can be depleted or be extinct hence the current debate on global biodiversity. Using a 30 µm phytoplankton net, triplicate samples were picked monthly from 10 stations in River Malewa from November 2020 to December 2021. A total of 360 samples were picked the whole... Continue here
Geo-electrical Investigation Of Groundwater Potential And Subsurface Structures In Part Of Pompo Village, Minna, North-central Nigeria
Authors:  Michael Eneojo Omale*, Emmanuel Emeka Udensi, Adewuyi Abdulwaheed Rafiu and Shehu Jamilu
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2021.102   |   Article Number: A11AB6922
The electrical resistivity survey (VES) method was used to carry out groundwater investigation to delineate the aquiferous units in Pompo, which is a settlement in the neighbourhood of the Gidan Kwano campus of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Pompo lies within the Pre-Cambrian Basement Complex of Northern Nigeria, and is mostly underlain by the... Continue here
Comparative Analysis Of The Compressive Strength Of Commercially Produced Sandcrete Blocks In Asaba Region Of Nigeria
Authors:  A. N. Ogbaran and E. A. Udubra*
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.123   |   Article Number: 1E7130073
The upsurge in the rate of buildings collapse in Nigeria had become a major concern to the government and populace. This research was done to determine the suitability of sandcrete blocks used for buildings construction in Asaba metropolis. 100 blocks were sampled from sandcrete blocks producing factories within the Asaba region, and their compressive strength... Continue here
The Key Challenges Of The Residents Of Obiagu Shanty Area In Enugu Metropolitan City, Nigeria
Authors:  Udeogu, A. C. and Onwuadiochi, I. C.*
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.126   |   Article Number: 69C8CF7E1
Due to the increase in urban population and exorbitant rent in urban areas, so many people tend to live in shanty dwellings. As a result of this, shanty residents are faced with many challenges. The study analysed the challenges faced by the residents of Obiagu Shanty Area in Enugu Metropolitan City, Nigeria, and aims to provide better retrofitting options. The... Continue here
The Impact Of Environmental Education And Awareness On The Effective Management Of Solid Wastes Among Residents Of Jos-bukuru Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors:  Samuel Danjuma Wapwera*, Elijah A. Akintunde2 and Rahila Samson Chiroma
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.122   |   Article Number: D50736692
This paper examined the impact of Environmental Education and Awareness on the Effective Management of Solid Wastes among residents of Jos-Bukuru Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria with a view to making recommendations on environmental awareness and education for the area. It is by examining the existing policy on environmental awareness and its effect on... Continue here
Effects Of Climate Change On Community Based Grazing Lands Management: A Case Study Of The Border Between Nigeria And Niger Republic
Authors:  Adamu Ahmed and Ma’aruf Murtala*
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.129   |   Article Number: 59D4614A1
In recent years, climate changes have had serious and unprecedented effects in Nigeria and Niger Republic. These changes range from a rapid decrease in forest resources to social and economic effects with obvious environmental repercussions. This paper examined the effect of climate change on community based grazing land management between the border of Nigeria... Continue here
Productivity And Rate Of Litter Decomposition In Wimbi Watershed Forest Area, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors:  Adam Malik* and Naharuddin Naharuddin
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2023.131   |   Article Number: 0BD1FB9B2
The purpose of this research was to analyze the productivity and rate of litter decomposition in the Production Forest Area of Wimbi Village, Poso Regency. This research was conducted for six months, from March to September 2021. The method used was the survey method. Litter collection was carried out using a litter trap measuring 1 × 1 m2. The litter trap... Continue here
Evaluation Of Potentially Toxic Metals Load And Risk Assessment In Sediments From Coastal Areas Of Lagos State
Authors:  Majolagbe A. O.*, Anko S. O., Yusuf K. A. and Ayodele A. A.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2023.133   |   Article Number: 98D12EA41
Trace metal pollution is of global concern due to its adverse effects on human health. Sediments in water bodies are a repository of pollutants, including trace metals, and since they are non-biodegradable, they have negative impact on the ecosystems. Trace metals are due to both anthropogenic and natural sources. Sediments are monitors of trace metal pollution.... Continue here
Retrospective Survey On The Influence Of Deforestation And Biodiversity Loss In Owerri West, South-eastern Nigeria
Authors:  Akagha, N. U.*, Eloho, K. O., Onyegbule, U. O. And and Nnadi, C. C.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2022.127   |   Article Number: 46110D032
The purposeful clearing of forested land and its associated loss of biodiversity is rapidly on the increase. This study examined retrospective survey on influence of deforestation and biodiversity loss in Owerri west south-eastern Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 119 copies of questionnaire were administered and analyzed using... Continue here
Use Of Graphical Plots To Discriminate Effects Of Urbanization On Groundwater Chemistry In Ado-ekiti And Ijero-ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria
Authors:  A. O. Talabi*, O. L. Afolagboye and A. A. Oyedele
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2023.135   |   Article Number: 6E287F9D1
Presentation of chemical analysis in graphical forms makes understanding of complex groundwater system simpler and quicker. This study examined the signatures of graphical plots to unravel the effects of urbanization on the groundwater quality of Ado-Ekiti and Ijero-Ekiti, southwestern Nigeria. In this study, existing data from Sanitary Surveys and Hydrochemistry... Continue here
Farmers’ Perception Of Irrigated Rice Farming In Madaka Region, Karim Lamido Local Government Area Of Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors:  Ojeh, Vincent Nduka*, Mogborukor, Joseph Oghenero, Atuma, Morrison Ifeanyi, Akpoduado, Ovie Christiana, Boyitie, Paul Odiyirin, Arisabor, Lucky and Mamman, Magaji Kefas
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2023.137   |   Article Number: EBF953DA2
Rice production in the Madaka region has benefited from the introduction of irrigation. Nonetheless, irrigation cultivation in the region is not without its difficulties. One difficulty is the cost of installing irrigation systems. The availability of water is another difficulty. The Benue River is a significant source of water for irrigation in the region, but... Continue here
Spatial Distribution And Human Health Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals In Groundwater Of Kolo- Creek And Environs, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria
Authors:  Ajayi, O.*, Okeke O. C., Okereke C. N., Amadi C. C. and Ubechu B. O.
https://doi.org/10.31248/GJEES2024.154   |   Article Number: CF8216311
This study investigated the distribution of heavy metals and human health risk assessment of them in the groundwater of Kolo Creek and environs, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Groundwater samples were collected from ten geo-referenced borehole points drilled to depths of 6 m. An Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) was utilised to ascertain the pollutant... Continue here

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