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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2026.o0qfebdh

Analysis of the Spatial Distribution and Network-Based Accessibility of Public Healthcare Facilities in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria

SHITTU I. A^*, C. A. B. TOHOZIN, Ayobami Aluko

Access to healthcare remains a critical challenge in many developing urban centres. This study examined the spatial distribution and network-based accessibility of public healthcare facilities in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Using ArcGIS Pro, spatial data on 107 public healthcare facilities, road networks, and ward-level population were analysed. Average Nearest Neighbour (ANN) analysi...

Apr, 2026 pp. 1-17 31 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2024.zd8k8n7w

Caractéristiques Structurales et Résilience Ethnobotanique des bois Sacrés des Communes de Kozah 1 et 2, Région de la Kara au Nord Togo

TCHAO Essohanam Jean^*, ATATO Abalo, SOUSOU Tatongueba, BOUKPESSI Tchaa

Les bois sacrés des communes Kozah 1 et 2 dans la préfecture de la Kozah bénéficient ces dernières années des mesures de protection et de gestion au regard de leur importance écologique et environnementale. La présente étude met l’accent sur les caractéristiques écologiques des bois sacrés, et leur résilience ethnobotanique afin de proposer des stratégies adéquates de gestion durable des espèces p...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-21 23 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2023.4yoyxmmq

Diversité floristique et structure de la végétation ligneuse de la forêt classée des ‘’Trois Rivières’’ et sa périphérie au Nord-Est du Bénin

Abdel Djalilou MOUSSA^*, ZAKARI Soufouyane, DJAOUGA Mama, AROUNA Ousséni, TOKO IMOROU Ismaïla

La forêt classée des ‘’Trois Rivières’’ et sa périphérie subissent d’énormes pressions induites par une forte croissance démographique et le développement des activités socioéconomiques. La présente recherche a pour objectif d’analyser la diversité floristique et structurale des ligneux de cet écosystème. Les inventaires forestiers ont été réalisés dans 120 placeaux circulaires (rayon=18m). Les pa...

Apr, 2023 pp. 1-21 13 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2022.v92aaf8p

Application of GIS-based SCS-CN Method for Runoff Estimation in the Kubanni Drainage Basin, Zaria, Nigeria

K. O. Ezenwa^*, E. O. Iguisi, Y. O. Yusuf, M. Isma'il

The problem of soil erosion and sedimentation of watercourses is becoming widespread due to increasing unwholesome land-use practices and population pressure on the limited landscapes. To ascertain the response of the Kubanni drainage basin to natural and anthropogenic forcing, this study adopted SCS-CN and geospatial technology to estimate the runoff of the Kubanni drainage basin. Some of the uni...

May, 2022 pp. 1-12 16 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2021.oac11z3n

APPLICATION OF AHP AND GEOSPATIAL TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATING GULLY EROSION VULNERABILITY IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Deborah B. Alaigba^*, Ayila E. Adzandeh, Osolase E. Ehiremen

This paper assessed gully erosion using Remote Sensing and GIS methods as well as Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) method to determine areas vulnerable and susceptible to gully erosion and Analysed qualitatively the perception of city dwellers, their coping mechanisms to (and the causative factors of) Gully Erosion in Benin City. Five essential criteria (Lithology, Land-use/Landcover (LULC), ...

Aug, 2021 pp. 1-15 22 views 2 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2014.cfcoz5n1

Geospatial Technologies for Resource Development in Nigeria

O. Areola^*

Guest Lecture delivered on the occasion of the conference on Geospatial Technologies and Digital Cartography for national security, tourism, and disaster management, organised by the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) and the Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA), in technical collaboration with the African Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), which held in RECTAS ...

Oct, 2014 pp. 1-16 13 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2022.bsdygpek

Building Compliance to Road Setback in Urban Area of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria: from Remotely Sensed Data

Akingbade, A.O, Olaiya, R.O, Olabamiji, A.E.^*

The effectiveness of physical planning is a function of developers’ level of compliance to Physical development regulations provided by the planning authorities in charge of development control. This paper assessed the level of building compliance to road setback regulations and examined pattern of encroachment on major roads in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria using GIS and Remote Sensing. Ikonos 201...

Apr, 2022 pp. 13-22 15 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2021.zuu2ikiv

SITE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR LANDFILL IN ASHIYIE, GHANA

Elikplim K. Akudeka^*, Nihinlola Olayinka, D, Ayila E. Adzandeh

Ashiyie is a town presently experiencing urban growth and one of the challenges in the area is poor waste management system. Proper management of solid waste in the area is necessary to keep the environment clean and tidy, and avoid dump of rubbish at any available open space causing environmental pollution. This study envisage to select an area or site which will be most convenient and more appro...

Aug, 2021 pp. 16-33 17 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2014.sul0j5ts

Stream Dynamics in Semi-Arid Regions: An Assessment of Sokoto-Rima River, Nigeria, 1965 - 2005

A. Soneye^*

The surface water of Nigeria is argued to be under threat in most parts of the country, especially in the rural environment where it is a main life support system. The level of surface water recession within the Sokoto-Rima River Basin in the northwest Sudano-Sahelian environment of Nigeria is assessed in the study. Interactive remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques are ...

Oct, 2014 pp. 17-30 17 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.54222/jgst.2026.n6i1ikab

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Site Suitability Analysis for Elderly Care Residential Facilities in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Nigeria

Aishatu Gadzama Dauda^*, Ozien Mamudu

The rapid growth of the elderly population, coupled with accelerated urban expansion in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has created increasing demand for well-located elderly care residential facilities (ERFs). This study applies a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to identify suitable locations for ERFs in AMAC. Siting criteria covering accessi...

Apr, 2026 pp. 18-35 46 views 5 downloads