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Assessing thermal power effluent-induced air quality and associated environmental stress on Blumea lacera and Phyla nodiflora using chemometric, remote sensing and machine learning approach

Mahabub Rabbani; Mehebub Sarwar Hossain; Sk Saruk Islam et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Human interventions leading to effluent generation, which are critical threats to the environment. The Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant emits daily 7,500–8,000 metric tonnes of fly ash. Our investigation revealed fly ash deposition in the surrounding soil, containing high levels of copper (5.75 mg/kg)…

Modeling the ecological niche of rhamnus prinoides L. under climate change scenarios: a MaxEnt modeling approach

Yikunoamlak Gebrewahid; Gebru Eyasu; Esayas Meresa et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Nowadays, the crucial issue in ecology is how changing climate influences species distributions and existence in a natural ecosystem. Changes in spatiotemporal environmental patterns lead to either expansions, contrasts, or shifts to comparable habitats. The aim of this study was to define the…

Effect of altitude on soil physico-chemical properties and microbial biomass carbon in the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh

Genius Teron; Reetashree Bordoloi; Ashish Paul et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The present study focuses on the variation in soil properties and microbial biomass carbon along an elevation gradient in the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. Soil was acidic in nature and pH value ranges from 4.37 ± 0.14 to 5.25 ± 0.29. Soil texture varied from sandy to loamy sand…

Rock density model of the Southern Benue trough in Nigeria from a synthetic gravity and in-situ density data

Ojima Isaac Apeh; Robert Tenzer; Luan Thanh Pham et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The aim of this study is to identify potential mineral deposits beneath the Southern Benue Trough of Nigeria based on apparent density mapping technique of estimating lateral rock densities from modelled gravity data. In this study, we apply the inverse density deconvolution filter to a…

Evaluating the quality of groundwater in the Zagora region, Southeast Morocco, using GIS and the Water Quality Index (WQI)

Maliki Abdelmonaim; El Moustaine Radouane; Chahlaoui Abdelkader et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Groundwater serves as a crucial water source for diverse human activities in arid and semi-arid areas, particularly in the Zagora region. The present research aims to assess the physicochemical parameters and their spatial distribution in the groundwater of the study region. The water quality data…

Habitat diversity, ecology, and change assessment in the geoparc M’goun in High Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Youssef Gharnit; Aboubakre Outourakhte; Abdelaziz Moujane et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The Moroccan High Atlas ecosystems, particularly the Geopark M’goun, face increasing threats from demographic and environmental pressures, necessitating urgent assessment. The habitat mapping is carried out using remote sensing and GIS techniques, along with fieldwork and Google Earth records…

Identification of hydrochemical processes and assessment of groundwater quality: a case study of the intergranular aquifer in Dili City, Timor-Leste

Marçal Ximenes; João A. M. S. Pratas; José M. M. De Azevedo et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Drinking water quality is a major concern in Quaternary sedimentary areas with unplanned urban growth and poor waste management, like Dili City, which relies heavily on groundwater to meet daily needs. This study assesses the suitability of groundwater for drinking by analyzing 113 samples from…

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Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Geological setting, geochemistry and mineralogy of lithium bearing pegmatites in South Western Mali, West Africa; a review

Elhadji Mory Traore; Akinade S. Olatunji; Mory Sidibe et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The Bougouni region in southwestern Mali hosts lithium-bearing pegmatites within the Paleoproterozoic Birimian greenstone belt. These pegmatites are classified into lithium-poor and lithium-rich types. Lithium-rich pegmatites are coarse-grained and abundant in spodumene, displaying high…

Spatial modelling of large ungulate biomass in the gazetted protected areas and conservancies in Zimbabwe

Knowledge Kudakwashe Mawere; Henry Ndaimani; Mark Zvidzai et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Understanding large ungulate quantities that can be sustained in protected areas (PAs) is key for implementing strategic management plans in PAs. Studies that have estimated LUB and the associated ecological carrying capacity in PAs using spatially-explicit rainfall data are few. Thus, this study…

Ecological analysis of the structure and dendrometric characteristics of the population of Juniperus thurifera: a vulnerable species

Soufyane Lafraxo; Aziz AitAkka; Abdelfattah El Moussaoui et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Juniperus thurifera was selected for this study due to its crucial ecological role in high mountain ecosystems and the increasing threats it faces, such as habitat degradation and regeneration challenges. The analysis of stand structure by altitude shows that the distribution of individuals and…

Assessment of land suitability and crop water requirements for irrigated sugarcane in the Kuraz Irrigation Scheme, Lower Omo Basin, Ethiopia

Mesfin Mamo Haile; Ayansa Teshome Gelalcha

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Assessing land suitability is crucial for sustainable agricultural production. This study focuses on evaluating the suitability of land for irrigated sugarcane cultivation and determining crop water requirements within the Kuraz Irrigation Scheme in Ethiopia. A combination of geographic information…

Ensemble modelling reveals spiny monkey orange (Strychnos spinosa Lam.) as a vulnerable wild edible fruit tree in West Africa

Hospice Gérard Gracias Avakoudjo; Mahunan Eric José Vodounnon; Rodrigue Idohou et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

This study aimed at modelling the historical distribution and assessing the potential impacts of future climate on spiny monkey orange (Strychnos spinosa Lam.) population across West Africa using the Shared Socio-economic Pathways (SSP 245 and SSP 585) scenarios at the 2041–2060- and 2081–2100-time…

Hydrothermally altered mineral mapping of the Malanjkhand copper mineralization in India using Landsat satellite data

Subhanil Guha; Himanshu Govil; Gaurav Mishra et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The study evaluates how Landsat-5 Thematic Mapper (TM), Landsat-7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Landsat-8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) satellite data can be used to detect and map hydrothermally altered minerals in the Malanjkhand copper mines of Madhya Pradesh, India. By employing…

Identification of Ciwadon Cave as geotourism site using Modified-Geosite Assessment Model (M-GAM) in Jonggol, West Java, Indonesia

Sucahyanto; Ode Sofyan Hardi; Sony Nugratama Hijrawadi et al.

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The convergence-subduction process has uplifted the shallow waters in the southern part of Java Island, forming karst morphology with Ciwadon Cave located in Jonggol Subdistrict, West Java, Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate Ciwadon Cave as a geotourism site from the perspectives of visitors…

Hybrid model approach for hilly sub-watershed prioritization using morphometric parameters: a case study from Bakkhali river watershed in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Md. Moniruzzaman

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

This study investigates the morphometry of the Bakkhali watershed (BW) in the hilly districts of Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban, Bangladesh, to analyze its hydrological characteristics. Morphometric parameters were utilized to prioritize sub-watersheds (SWs) through a hybrid approach combining principal…

Comparative analysis of mangrove seedlings in natural, degraded, and restored ecosystems of Guyana

Sabrina Dookie; Sirpaul Jaikishun; Abdullah Adil Ansari

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Mangrove seedlings are exposed to several environmental stress factors, which frequently affect the current state of their ecosystems. We examined the density, diversity, distribution, survival rates, and biophysical parameters of over 900 naturally existing seedlings in natural, degraded, and…

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Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Elevation gradients and environmental variables shaping tree diversity and composition in Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghats

Neha Jaiswal; S. Jayakumar

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary holds significant value being a part of Western Ghats, which remains unexplored in terms of vegetation. The current study is the first quantitative assessment of tree distribution along an elevation gradient combined with environmental variables. Sampling was…

Variations in diversity and distribution patterns of tree species under protected areas of Barak valley in the Eastern Indian Himalayas

Demsai Reang; Aparajita De; Ashesh Kumar Das

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes, Vol. 10 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Tropical forests are critical reservoirs of biodiversity yet remain among the most-threatened ecosystems. Protected areas (PA) play a vital role in conserving these forests and their rich biodiversity. The study assessed tree species diversity and conducted a comparative analysis across the three…