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03/04/2025

Call for Research Articles (Open Access Free)
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It is pleasure to inform you all researchers and authors that the journal, ‘Remote Sensing of Land’ calling research papers on fallowing topics for Open Access Volume (9, 2025) with no publication charges.

Journal: Remote Sensing of Land (Volume 9, 2025; Open Access Volume).
ISSN : 2582-3019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21523/gcj1

We are calling scholars for submission of research articles on following topics but not restricted to:
1. Remote sensing sensors including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), optical, thermal, Light Detection Ranging (LiDAR) and so on.
2. The application of remote sensing in Geographical Information System (GIS).
3. Innovative methods and techniques used for data analysis, interpretation, mapping and classification.
4. Multi-sensor and Multi-temporal data analysis.
5. Applied methodologies in earth sciences and land applications.
6. The use of machine learning methods in remote sensing science.
7. The use of ground and aerial-based remote sensing sensors in land applications. etc.
* No publication charges.
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Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Suresh Kumar
Scientist - SG & Group Head
Agriculture & Soils Department, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun -248001, Uttarakhand, India.

‘Remote Sensing of Land’ (RSL) publishes double-blind peer-reviewed articles within all fields of Remote Sensing of the land. The land is a wider concept than the soil or terrain. It is a reasonably stable or predictably cyclic bio-physical unit of the earth’s surface comparing the physical en...

31/03/2025

Call for research articles (Open Access Free)
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It is pleasure to inform you all researchers and authors that the journal, ‘Hydrospatial Analysis’ calling research papers on fallowing topics for Open Access Volume (9, 2025) with no publication charges.
Journal: Hydrospatial Analysis (Volume 9, 2025; Open Aceess Volume)
ISSN: 2582-2969
The journal covers following topics but not restricted to:
1. Hydrology of River, Lake, Dam, Ocean, Groundwater, etc.,
2. Morphometric analysis,
3. Watershade analysis,
4. Water resource analysis,
5. Water quality analysis,
6. Water resource management,
7. Waste water analysis,
8. Socio-economic issues related to water distribution,
9. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Hydrospatial Analysis.
10. Case studies, Etc.
* No publication charges.
Please submit your research papers on this topic to the journal for Open Access Voleme (9, 2025) using link: https://www.gathacognition.com/manuscript-portal
https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj3/hydrospatial-analysis

‘Hydrospatial Analysis’ (HSA) publishes double blind peer reviewed articles within all fields of hydrology with geospatial approach. Articles show hydrospatial analysis of physical, chemical, biological, socio-economic, system, administrative aspects of surface and ground water. ‘Hydrospatial ...

31/03/2025

Dear All,
Greetings!
It is pleasure to inform you all authors and readers that research papers published in all volumes of our journals are available under ‘Open Access’ policies:
1. Remote Sensing of Land https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj1
2. Feminist Research https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj2
3. Hydrospatial Analysis https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj3
4. Journal Geographical Studies https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj5
With kind regards

Managing Editor
Gatha Cognition

‘Journal of Geographic Studies’ (JGS) publishes double blind peer reviewed articles within all fields of Geography. JGS incorporates innovative insights, methods and techniques used in disciplines like Geomorphology, Climatology, Human Geography, Economic Geography, Population Geography, Bio-geo...

18/03/2025

Call for Articles
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Journal: Journal of Geographical Studies
Vol. 9 (2025)
ISSN :2582-1083
The journal covers following topics but not restricted to:
Geomorphology, Climatology, Human Geography, Economic Geography, Population Geography, Bio-geography, Geographical Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing (RS), etc.
* No publication charges.
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Editor-in-Chief

‘Journal of Geographic Studies’ (JGS) publishes double blind peer reviewed articles within all fields of Geography. JGS incorporates innovative insights, methods and techniques used in disciplines like Geomorphology, Climatology, Human Geography, Economic Geography, Population Geography, Bio-geo...

15/03/2025

Article: 'MCDA Approach for Identification of Rainwater Harvesting Site in Drought-Vulnerable Areas of Genale Dawa River Basin, Southern Ethiopia'
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Dawit Girma *, Gemechu Shuniye
College Engineering and Technology, Wolkite University, Wolkit, Ethiopia.

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Farmers in most parts of Ethiopia are limited in their ability to produce crops by a lack of rain and its inconsistency, and climate change may make matters worse. One of the most common natural disasters is drought because it depletes natural resources, causes environmental destruction, and destroys the ecology that supports all life. Water harvesting is a desirable strategy for mitigating this problem. However, the identification of optimal sites for rainwater harvesting (RWH) is an important step to maximize the amount of water harvested and minimize the ecological impact. In this study, the remotely sensed data and geospatial modeling with the analytical hierarchical process (AHP) and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach were used to identify a potential site for rainwater harvesting in the drought-prone area of Genale Dawa River Basin. The analysis has taken into account several thematic layers, such as soil texture, soil depth, slope, rainfall, land use land cover, separation from a road and a settlement, and drainage density. To locate the potential site, the aforementioned thematic layers were given the appropriate weights based on their relative value by AHP integrated with a GIS environment. This study identifies five potential classifications on the suitability map range from extremely suitable to not suitable. According to our result, 11.4% of the study area is extremely suitable, 49% is highly suitable, 34.1% is moderately suitable, 5.4% is barely acceptable, and 0.02% is not suitable. The outcome of the suitability map is particularly practical for decision-makers and planners to choose the best locations for rainwater harvesting.
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Farmers in most parts of Ethiopia are limited in their ability to produce crops by a lack of rain and its inconsistency, and climate change may make matters worse. One of the most common natural disasters is drought because it depletes natural resources, causes environmental destruction, and destroy...

14/03/2025

Article: 'Influence of Altitude and Climate on the Distribution of Vegetation, Ecosystem Services and Human Population in Garhwal Himalayan Region'
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Author(s): Shairy Chaudhary1 , Atul Kumar2* , Malay Pramanik3 , Indrajit Pal3
1. Department of Geography, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh-250001 (India).
2. Department of Geography, NREC College Khurja- 203131 (Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut) (India).
3. Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), PO. Box-4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani- 12120, Thailand.

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Altitude plays a crucial role in determining habitat distribution, species diversity, and ecological resources, which support livelihoods and employment in the Himalayan region. Covering 18% of India's territory, the Himalayas house over 50% of the country's forest cover and 40% of the Indian subcontinent's endemic species, providing ecosystem services to 115 million people. However, the relationships between elevation, ecological services, and population resource dependency are poorly understood. This study examines the spatial linkages between elevation, climate, and ecosystem distribution, as well as the relationship between ecosystem services and population density using livelihood indicators. Spatial analysis reveals an inverse relationship between population density and relative relief (-0.69; P2000m) relying on non-timber forest products (NTFPs) for over 30% of income. These findings highlight critical patterns in population distribution, resource dependency, and ecosystem services, offering valuable insights for policymakers to promote biodiversity conservation, equitable resource sharing, and sustainable development in the Himalayan region.
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Altitude plays a crucial role in determining habitat distribution, species diversity, and ecological resources, which support livelihoods and employment in the Himalayan region. Covering 18% of India's territory, the Himalayas house over 50% of the country's forest cover and 40% of the Indian subcon...

07/03/2025

Article: 'Evaluating Long-term Climatic Trends in Agro-climatic Zones of Satara District, Maharashtra'
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Author(s): Vidya Shivaji Mohite1* and Dr. Arun Bhagwan Patil2
1. Department of Geography, Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune, India.
2. Department of Geography, Arts, and Commerce College, Ashta, District- Sangli, India.

Abstract:
Climate is a natural process that influences weather patterns across different regions. The term average climate refers to the typical weather conditions observed in a specific area over a long period. In India, agriculture is largely dependent on rainfall and variations in climatic factors significantly impacting the crop production. This study analyzes climate trends in the agro-climatic zones of Satara district using data procured from NASA’s Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) (1984-2022). The study examines key climatic parameters, including annual rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures, relative humidity, soil wetness and soil moisture. To assess climate trends using various statistical methods such as the non-parametric Mann-Kendall test, Sen’s slope estimator and linear regression were applied. The results indicate notable fluctuations in climatic factors over the past four decades. The ghat zone covering areas like Mahabaleshwar, Wai, and Patan has recorded the highest rainfall and lowest temperatures. In contrast, the scarcity zone, including Man, Khatav, and Khandala tehsils, has experienced lower rainfall and a rise in annual maximum temperatures. These findings suggest that the agro-climatic zones of Satara district are continuously influenced by changing climatic conditions. Understanding these trends is crucial for farmers, local administrators, researchers, and policymakers to develop effective agricultural and environmental management strategies.
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Climate is a natural process that influences weather patterns across different regions.  The term average climate refers to the typical weather conditions observed in a specific area over a long period. In India, agriculture is largely dependent on rainfall and variations in climatic factors signif...

26/02/2025

Call for research articles
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Journal: Hydrospatial Analysis (Volume 9, 2025)
ISSN: 2582-2969
The journal covers following topics but not restricted to:
1. Hydrology of River, Lake, Dam, Ocean, Groundwater, etc.,
2. Morphometric analysis,
3. Watershade analysis,
4. Water resource analysis,
5. Water quality analysis,
6. Water resource management,
7. Waste water analysis,
8. Socio-economic issues related to water distribution,
9. Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS in Hydrospatial Analysis.
10. Case studies, Etc.
* No publication charges.
Please submit your research papers on this topic to the journal using link: https://www.gathacognition.com/manuscript-portal
https://gathacognition.com/journal/gcj3/hydrospatial-analysis

‘Hydrospatial Analysis’ (HSA) publishes double blind peer reviewed articles within all fields of hydrology with geospatial approach. Articles show hydrospatial analysis of physical, chemical, biological, socio-economic, system, administrative aspects of surface and ground water. ‘Hydrospatial ...

23/02/2025

Article: 'Magnitude and Frequency Analyses of Floods on the Kaveri River of the Southern India by Using Gumbel Extreme Value Type-I Probability Distribution'
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Author(s): Smita R. Pagare1 , Pramodkumar S. Hire1 , Archana D. Patil2*
1. Department of Geography, HPT Arts and RYK Science College, Nashik-422005 (India).
2. Department of Geography, RNC Arts, JDB Commerce and NSC Science College, Nashik Road, Nashik-422101 (India).

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The Gumbel Extreme Value Type-I (GEVI) probability distribution is applied to investigate magnitude and frequency of floods on the Kaveri River using Annual Maximum Series data for 17 to 47 years. The GEVI is used for future probabilities of occurrences of floods and to estimate the recurrence interval of average annual peak discharges (Q ̅), large floods (Qlf) and actually observed maximum annual peak discharges (Qmax). The discharges have been estimated for 2-yr, 5-yr, 10-yr, 25-yr, 50-yr, 100-yr, 500-yr and 1000-yr floods that range from 9 to 10408 m3s-1. As per GEVI, the Q ̅ has a recurrence interval of 2.33 years, Qlf has 6.93 years. However, recurrence interval of Qmax range between 36 and 636 years. The curves portrayed on GEVI probability paper provide dependable estimates of floods. The GEVI probability distribution, therefore, can be reliably and conveniently used to estimate the recurrence intervals for given magnitude and vice-versa.

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The Gumbel Extreme Value Type-I (GEVI) probability distribution is applied to investigate magnitude and frequency of floods on the Kaveri River using Annual Maximum Series data for 17 to 47 years. The GEVI is used for future probabilities of occurrences of floods and to estimate the recurrence inter...

17/06/2024

Article: 'Optimizing Landslide Susceptibility Model Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Approach in Sawla-Laska Road Corridor and Surroundings, Southwest Ethiopia'
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Author(s): Tsegaye Chalo Unkuse, Belew Dagnew, Tsion Ayalew Kebede, K. V. Suryabhagavan , Vincent O. Otieno
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Natural disasters such as landslides have potential to jeopardize human life and seriously harm ecosystems. Ethiopia is among the countries most susceptible to landslides because of its mountainous terrain, strong and sustained rainfall, and dense development near steep hillsides. This study aimed to produce a landslide susceptibility map for the Sawla-Laska road corridor and its surroundings in Ethiopia using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model. The QGIS model builder module was used to intersect 195 landslide polygons and 12 thematic raster pixels for the topographic, hydrological, proximity, geological, and environmental elements. The Generalized Weight (GW) results revealed strong correlations between proximity variables, slope, plane curvature, humicalisols, agricultural areas, settlements, scant vegetation, and barren terrain. In contrast, other factors exhibited negative and neutral interactions. The Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve showed acceptable results. The accuracy of the model ranges from 88% to 94%. Data were assorted into low, medium, and highly vulnerable zones representing 183.85 (75%), 14.55 (6%), and 47.6 (19.34%). The model performances demonstrate that the model can accurately predict the current situation in the future. Therefore, adequate land-use planning and environmental protection should be implemented based on the findings of this study and landslide susceptibility map.
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Natural disasters such as landslides have potential to jeopardize human life and seriously harm ecosystems. Ethiopia is among the countries most susceptible to landslides because of its mountainous terrain, strong and sustained rainfall, and dense development near steep hillsides. This study aimed t...

05/05/2024

Article: 'Partition of Bengal: Impact on Displaced Women and their Contribution to Refugee Movement in West Bengal'
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Author(s): SAYANTIKA BARAL and Professor Tuhin Ghosh,
School of Oceanographic Studies, Jadavpur University, Jadavpur-700032, West Bengal (India).

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Indian independence in 1947 and its consequences created a major change in the Indian administrative structure in which British India split into Hindu-dominated India and Muslim-dominated Pakistan, respectively. This division also fragmented the undivided Bengal and West Bengal and East Pakistan appeared on the world political map. These partitions played a crucial role among the inhabitants of both regions and they started to leave their country of origin. Hindus from East Pakistan especially women were one of those migrants who were displaced from their motherland and settled in West Bengal. This study deals with the situation, women faced during and after their displacement in West Bengal. It highlights their movement to achieve rehabilitation benefits from the government and their struggle to be financially independent individuals. Several archival reports, books, newspaper articles, etc. helped provide information regarding refugee women’s conditions from East Pakistan to West Bengal.
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Indian independence in 1947 and its consequences created a major change in the Indian administrative structure in which British India split into Hindu-dominated India and Muslim-dominated Pakistan, respectively. This division also fragmented the undivided Bengal and West Bengal and East Pakistan app...

29/04/2024

Article: 'Pune City’s Microclimate: An Assessment of Selected Local Climate Zones Using ENVI-Met'
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Author(s): Labani Saha1 , Dr. Manasi Desai2*, Professor Amit Dhorde1 ,
1. Department of Geography, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
2. Department of Geography, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (An Autonomous college under SPPU), Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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The urban fabric of Pune city has undergone massive changes due to diversifying urban functionalities. The study attempts to identify different urban morphological landscapes within the city based on Local Climate Zones (LCZs) configurations. After identification of urban morphology in accordance with the LCZ scheme, the microclimatic simulations for the performance and attenuation of the meteorological parameters that is air temperature (Ta), relative humidity (RH), mean radiant temperature (Tmrt), and wind speed (WS) was accomplished through ENVI-met during the warmest month for the city. The urban landscapes characteristics similar to the proposed LCZ configuration and to collect field data for the chosen meteorological parameters ground survey was done. In addition to field observations, climatological normals and long-term trends for the meteorological parameters were also analyzed. The simulation results revealed that barren lands are warmer (by ~18℃) than the compact city core due to the heat sink effect. For Ta and RH the simulation is more reliable in case of open LCZs (R2~0.9) compared to compact LCZs (R2~0.5). With changing LCZs, there is no significant change in the simulation except continuous underestimation of the Tmrt and the role of wind flow in modifying Tmrt was noticed.
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The urban fabric of Pune city has undergone massive changes due to diversifying urban functionalities. The study attempts to identify different urban morphological landscapes within the city based on Local Climate Zones (LCZs) configurations. After identification of urban morphology in accordance wi...

12/02/2024

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