The Journal of Geography and Regional Planning (JGRP) is a peer reviewed open access journal.
The journal is published quarterly and covers all areas of the subject. JGRP welcomes submission of full-length research articles, short communications and review articles. In addition, the journal also welcomes letters and commentaries to the editor.
Soil carbon dynamics in a humid tropical zone in SE Nigeria: Environmental influences and conservation prioritization
This study provides insight on the patterns of carbon storage and its dynamics in an extensive humid zone in SE Nigeria.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/828C64566023
Informal land use and environmental pollution in Ogbomoso
Against the background of the contribution of the informal sector and/or land use to the urbanization process of the developing economies, especially in Africa, this paper examines the spatial distribution and environmental pollution implications of automobile workshops, as an important informal land use in Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/19F289566025
The impact of Rural Enterprise Development Hub (RED Hub) project on beneficiaries maize yield in Mqanduli, South Africa
The study analysed the impact of Rural Enterprise Development Hub (RED Hub) Project on maize yield of beneficiaries.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/833090166021
Analysis of the effects of climate variability on maize yields in Tano North District, Ahafo Region, Ghana
This study focuses on the effects of climate variability on maize yields in Tano North District for a 20-year period spanning 1995 to 2015.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/C5D33A866535
Urban farmers land injustice: Assessing the impact of land development projects on agriculture in Dar es Salaam City
This paper examines the land injustices of urban farmers by taking Mbweni-Mpiji, a sub-urban area in the city of Dar es Salaam as a case study.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/894C36266738
Integrating tiny and small homes into the urban landscape: History, land use barriers and potential solutions
This article presents an overview of the land use policy barriers to tiny and small house integration, in addition to potential solutions.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/6A8F7C156380
A comparative analysis of residential quality of public and private estates in an urban centre of Lagos, Nigeria: A case study of Iba Estate in Ojo and Unity Estate in Alimosho
The aim of the research is to appraise the residential quality in Lagos metropolis using Iba housing estate, Ojo, and Unity Estate in Alimosho as the study areas.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/E8BE55556894
Soil carbon dynamics in a humid tropical zone in SE Nigeria: Environmental influences and conservation prioritization.
This study provides insight on the patterns of carbon storage and its dynamics in an extensive humid zone in SE Nigeria.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/828C64566023
Modelling inter-urban trip flow pattern of selected cities in Niger State, Nigeria.
This study attempts to model inter urban trip generation in Niger State in order to be able to establish a basis for estimating the future inter-urban trip generation.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/7BCE5A665744
Home Building and demands of the population in Ramshar New Town.
This paper studies the housing and town building policies. It analyzes reasons that new towns failed to achieve their strategic goals. This paper addresses the question of why the new towns are not functional.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/8BDBCB266064
Informal land use and environmental pollution in Ogbomoso.
This paper examines the spatial distribution and environmental pollution implications of automobile workshops, as an important informal land use in Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/19F289566025
Provision of down market urban housing in Kenya through strategic application of public private partnerships.
This study utilized the Delphi method to gauge the prospects of providing down market urban housing through strategic application of PPPs.
More at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text/A0E7AB561254
The role of productive processes on the implementation of differential advantage approach in Kenya “OVOP” projects.
The study sought to fill an information gap of streamlining productive processes in the implementation of differential advantage approach in Kenya OVOP projects.
More at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/F73FC0B57547
Contemporary land suitability analysis for urban expansion in Welkite town, Gurage zone, Ethiopia.
This study tries to identify potential suitable sites for further expansion of Welkite town using multi-criteria evaluation techniques by employing GIS and remote sensing techniques together.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/10FC3EF65272
Urbanization and the environment: The debate and evidence from two new cities in Nigeria.
In this study, the viewpoints on the impact and the experience of Urbanization in Nigeria, particularly in the two new cities of Abuja and Yenagoa, are analyzed.
See more: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/4B1C07B57039
The role of human resource development on the implementation of differential advantage approach in OVOP Projects, Kenya.
The overall objective of the study is to assess the role of human resource development in the implementation of differential advantage approach in Kenya One Village One Product (OVOP) projects with the view of deepening our understanding of the requisite activities for quality workforce for rural development.
See study: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/52D4A9D57830
Effect of youth engagement in vegetable farming on household well-being in Kakamega Town, Kenya.
This paper focuses on the effect of youth engagement in vegetable production on household well-being in Kakamega Town, Kenya.
Full article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-abstract/9DAB13558227
Land use change and sediment yield studies in Ghana: Review.
This review provides an inventory on land use and sediment yield studies in Ghana and explores their existing link.
See review at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/416D77358876
Spatial linkages of local market in Nepal: A case study of Panchkhal Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal.
This study tries to analyze the spatial linkages of Panchkhal market, through the collection of primary data and information in December, 2016.
See study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/113665C59143
Public open spaces in Crisis: Appraisal and observation from metropolitan Kathmandu, Nepal.
This paper explores urbanization trends and rapid urban expansion in the valley and in KMC to assess how these processes relate to decreasing public/open space and its implications.
See study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/B74E25D65143
Perception of local community toward protected woodlands at Dugda Woreda, East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.
The objective of this paper was to highlight the perception of the local community to protected woodland for a sustainable land use system.
See results at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/8B1D13564563
Challenges and opportunities in environmental impact assessment and environmental audit practice in Kenya.
The paper discusses Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA/EA) as it is practiced in Kenya and offers some insights on how it can be strengthened for better environmental management in Kenya.
See article at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/FAC261264757
The conservation corridors of the Benue National Park: Disconnected connection devices?
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the viability of wildlife corridors between the Benue National Park and the Faro National Park through the hunting areas, by identifying the main threats to their integrity, mapping of land use, characterization of their flora and the wildlife inventory that frequents these corridors in order to propose measures for their sustainable management.
Full study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/5E61BC964049
Relationships between outdoor and indoor temperature characteristics in Yenagoa, Nigeria.
This study adopted the quasi experimental research design to examine the relationships between outdoor and indoor temperature characteristics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
See more at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/C9734E664263
Rural-urban migration and household livelihood in the Agona West Municipality, Ghana.
This study was undertaken to examine and explain the impact of rural-urban migration on rural migrant’s households’ livelihood in three communities in Agona West Municipality, Ghana.
Full study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/36C7AE163427
Climate change and smart city development: The challenge of non- implementation of Abuja-Nigeria light rail project.
The aim of this study is to assess the environmental implication of the non-implementation of Abuja light-rail as proposed by the first master plan in relation to the green mobility crusade and global Climate Change.
Full research: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/52D489163597
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in residential solid waste management in Ibadan: Challenges and opportunities.
This paper examines the challenges and opportunities of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in residential solid waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria.
See results at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/A44CE2E63794
Planning: The town planners’ perspective.
This paper explores the various definition of planning and drives it home to urban and regional planning. It finally discusses the prerequisite and roles of town planners without neglecting the various challenges faced by the profession in Nigeria.
Full study at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/05A321462000
Urban land use planning and its effects on the provision of public sanitation facilities in the Wa Municipality, Ghana.
This study has investigated the implications of land use planning on the provision and management of public sanitation facilities in the Wa Municipality, using three zones (Zone 1-Jangbeyiri and Suriyiri; Zone 2-Kpaguri; Zone 3-Mangu) of different land use and socioeconomic characteristics.
See article: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JGRP/article-full-text-pdf/C420EE362070
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