Abstract In today’s highly industrialized world, the amount of waste emanating from the construction industry is enormous. While the problem has been successfully curbed in developed countries through the adoption of innovative approaches such as Just-in-Time (JIT) delivery of construction materials, the challenge persists in developing countries like Nigeria. The use of ready-mix concrete represents […]
PRECIPITATION AND ALTITUDE EFFECTS ON GROUNDWATER IRON AND MANGANESE DISTRIBUTION IN CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract To ascertain the precipitation and altitude effects on groundwater iron and manganese distribution in Chandrapur district, central India 36 groundwater sampling locations by stratified sampling methodology were identified. Water sampling was carried out by grab sampling methodology and heavy metals concentrations were analyzed by acid digestion method with the help of ICP-OES. The results […]
ANALYSIS OF URBAN DECAY IN THE CORE RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF OTA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Abstract The core areas of ancient cities across the globe are known for their historical and cultural significance. Urban decay is one of the key challenges. This study assessed urban decay in the core residential areas of Ota, a rapidly expanding, medium-sized city adjoining Lagos in southwest Nigeria. The study focused on four core residential […]
EFFECTS OF CLIMATIC ELEMENTS ON SURFACE WATER IN YOLA NORTH LGA, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Water resource is one of the important parts of environment which plays a very significant role in balancing the ecosystem. However, the resource is threatened by many factors among which are climate elements. It is against this background; this study examines the effect of climate on surface water resources. Climatic data such as rainfall, […]
EVALUATION OF HYDRO-GEOCHEMISTRY OF LAGOS LAGOON BESIDE FESTIVAL (FESTAC) TOWN, LAGOS NIGERIA
Abstract Water quality deterioration in lagoons comes from excessive nutrient inputs, eutrophication, acidification, heavy metal contamination, organic pollution and obnoxious fishing practices. The water quality data obtained were analysed using a host of statistical tools such as descriptive statistics [mean, standard error of the mean, variance, standard deviation etc.]. The rotated component matrix helps one […]
SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF URBAN EXPANSION IN OFFA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA (1990 – 2014)
Abstract The study assessed urban expansion that occurred in Offa within a period of twenty – four years (1990 – 2014). Three Multi temporal satellite imageries of LandSat TM 1990, LandSat ETM 1999 and LandSat ETM+ 2014; and administrative map of Offa were used as the primary dataset to process, classify (supervised classification), and analyze […]
INFLUENCE OF FLORISTIC COMPOSITION ON THE ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF MICROARTHROPODS IN SOIL UNDER FOUR VEGETATION TYPES
Abstract Microarthropods have been found to be of immense advantage to soil fertility and plant life. Their abundance and diversity therefore are largely dependent on the presence of organic matters. Hence, the influence of floristic composition on abundance and species diversity of microarthropods were surveyed in soils under Secondary Forest, Gmelina arborea, Tectona grandis and […]
USING MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS FOR ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
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 […]