Geodetic analysis for investigating possible seismo-ionospheric precursors related to the Ain Témouchent earthquake of D...
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Current status, topographical constraints, and implementation strategy of municipal solid waste in India: a review
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of the key components of India’s prominent mission “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.” Rising urbanization, faster economic growth, and lifestyle changes all contribute to higher waste generation in India. Unscientific treatment, improper collection, and low use of technology-based solutions for handling MSW lead to hazards ...
Rural exodus and land use change in northern M orocco: 2000–2020
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
The implementation of the Urban Development Master Plan, SDAU (Schema Directeur d’Amenagement Urbain) in the Tangier-Tetouan region has marked a radical change in the territorial organization of these provinces: this process that began in 2004 with the construction of the port of Tanger-Med, and the infrastructures to support the port and related i...
The field survey and deformation characteristics of exit slope of Qingshuigou tunnel in the southwest of China
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
The stability of the slope under excavation in various engineering is a hot issue, and both engineering disturbances and other internal factors have contributed to the instability of the slope. The study focused on the deformation characteristics mechanism of exit slope of Qingshuigou tunnel in Jiasha Town, Gejiu City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, Ch...
Environmental and air quality based impacts of COVID-19 on some countries around the globe: a spatiotemporal perspective...
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a novel pandemic disease and was first identified in Wuhan, China, at the end of 2019. It has affected the whole world in a short period of time and declared as a sixth global health emergency as it disturbed routine of human being and all life activities. This study presents a review focusing on ongoing pandemic a...
Rare earth elements in surface waters and sediments of the Mgoua watershed, south western Cameroon
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
The concentrations and distribution spectra of 14 stable rare earth elements (REE) were studied for surface waters ( n = 30) and sediments ( n = 30) of the tropical zone Mgoua watershed in southwest of Cameroon. Samples were analyzed using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) method. The ∑REE concentrations of the surface water...
Public Space and Solid Waste Facilities in Makkah
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Rapid urban development and modernization in Makkah have led to an increase in urban infrastructure needs. The city of Makkah is a main destination for the global Islamic pilgrimage and is highly utilized for major infrastructure and building expansion including processes of densification. As a consequence of Hajj and Umrah activities, the city exp...
Analysis of farmers’ environmental sustainability behavior: the use of norm activation theory (a sample from Iran)
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Human activities are the most effective and significant cause of environmental changes, some of which are destructive and others are beneficial. One of the most effective steps to protect the environment is to assess farmers’ behavior in achieving the goals of environmental sustainability. This study aimed to analyze the environmental sustainabilit...
Petrography and geochemistry of beach sediments along the central coast of Cameroon: constraints on paleoweathering, pro...
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
The paleoweathering, provenance, and tectonic setting of the source region were determined with compositional and geochemical analyses of sediments obtained from the beach locations of Yoyo, Mouanko, and Mbiako along the central coast of Cameroon. The beach sediments are medium to coarse-grained and are brown to light brown. Their mineralogy is dom...
Drought and flood dynamics of Godavari basin, India: A geospatial perspective
Published in Arabian Journal of Geosciences
Assessing incidence and trends of droughts and floods can provide essential information for better water resource management, particularly in the context of ongoing climate change. The present study has examined the prevalence of drought and flood events of Godavari basin, India, for the last four decades using the Standardized Precipitation Evapot...
