Abstract This study seeks to use a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) approach coupled with GIS to assess the spatial extent of flood vulnerability in the FCT. Thematic layers were created using Arc GIS 10.1. The data sets were integrated and using the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) of the MCDA, all the parameters were ranked and […]
RELEVANCE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CONCERNED STAKEHOLDERS IN CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA
Abstract This study was to assess the participatory role of communities in the achievement of the National conservation goals at the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) by the active involvement of local people in park planning, formation, executing and implementing management strategies of renewable resources and its environment. Data were collected from the park annual […]
IT HAS BEEN WITH US IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER: DROUGHT AND THE SAHEL CRISIS
Abstract Drought is a phenomenon associated with a deficiency in precipitation for a long period of time, usually a season or more. It is a prolonged abnormality of the natural climatic pattern. It may also differ greatly from one area to another. The study employed a systematic literature review involving the Preferred Reporting Items and […]
STUDY OF SNAKES BEHAVIOUR AND HABITATS PREFERENCES IN KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
Abstract Snake habitat is reducing rapidly due to anthropogenic factors. Information on snake habitats and distribution in Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) is scarce despite their socio-economic importance. Therefore, snake habitats preferences in KLNP Nigeria were investigated. Ten transect strips of 2 km x 10 m each were laid in five ranges (Oli, Ibbi, Kuble, […]
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE TRANSPORTATION WORKERS IN CHANDRAPUR CITY, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract The occupational health assessment of biomedical waste transportation workers was carried out in Chandrapur city, Central India. Hundred male workers were identified for the study who is engaged in this activity along with twelve individuals as a control population. Occupational health was assessed on the basis of specially designed interview schedule, microbial exposure along […]
IMPROPER MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN URBAN ZIMBABWE: A CASE OF MASVINGO CITY
Abstract This study was conducted with the objective of examining environmental risks associated with improper municipal solid waste disposal (MSWD) in Masvingo City. A sample of 406 residents and key informants was used. Residents were from high-density, medium-density and low-density suburbs while key informants were city council formal waste workers and Environmental Management Agency workers. […]
HUMAN HEALTH AND ECOLOGICAL RISKS OF SOME HEAVY METALS IN Sarotherodon melanotheron FROM A TROPICAL LAGOON
Abstract Increasing contamination of aquatic environment as a result of indiscriminate discharge of solid wastes and effluents has become a global issue of environmental concern. There are harmful substances contained in the wastes and effluents which create a major problem on the quality of the Nigerian coastal water. This study evaluated the human health and […]
MODELLING PM2.5 SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATIONS OVER SELECTED CITIES OF NIGER DELTA REGION, NIGERIA
Abstract Fine particulate matter PM2.5 has attracted much attention both scientific and public, due to its effects on human health. This study used remotely sensed PM2.5 to model the spatial and temporal variation of PM2.5 concentrations across the cities of the Niger delta region of Nigeria. Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) PM2.5 data for this study […]
WHEAT, MUSTARD AND BARLEY CULTIVATING MARGINALIZED FARMERS’ CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTIONS, IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN ALWAR AND JHUNJHUNUN DISTRICTS, RAJASTHAN, INDIA
Abstract This study aims to assess wheat, mustard, and barley cultivating marginalized farmers’ (landholding ≤1 hectare) climate change perceptions, impacts, and adaptation strategies in Alwar and Jhunjhunun districts of Rajasthan, India. Purposive sampling of 50 marginal farmers was carried out in winter 2020. A specially designed, developed and pre-tested questionnaire was used as a tool […]
DETERMINANTS OF PRODUCTIVITY AMONG BENEFICIARIES AND NON- BENEFICIARIES FARMERS OF THIRD NATIONAL FADAMA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract The National Fadama Development Project (NFDP) is a project of the Federal Government of Nigeria through the pooled World Bank Loan. The project aims at boosting incremental food production and the standard of living of the beneficiaries. The studies access the determinants of productivity among beneficiaries and non- beneficiaries of Fadama III project in […]