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Assessing the role of soil engineering properties in gully development and enlargement in southeast Nigeria using geostatistical and novel indexical techniques by Egbueri, Johnbosco C., Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Over many decades, land degradation, due to gully erosion and landsliding, has remained a serious threat to land-use management and economic sustainability in…”
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An integrated approach to the bioavailability, ecological, and health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in soils within a barite mining area, SE Nigeria by Omeka, Michael E., Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Unigwe, Chinanu O.

“…Monitoring and assessment of soil quality are important in mining areas. In this study, indexical, spatiotemporal, and chemometric models were developed to…”
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Engineering Potentials and Stability of Nigerian Waste Rocks as Alternative construction Geo-materials and Earth Structure Fills by Maduka, Raphael Iweanya, Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Recycling of waste rocks from mines and its use in facility building is imperative due to its eco-friendly nature. Laboratory analysis and numerical modeling…”
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Gully slope distribution characteristics and stability analysis for soil erosion risk ranking in parts of southeastern Nigeria: a case study by Egbueri, Johnbosco C., Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Unigwe, Chinanu O.

“…Critical slope stability analysis has proven to be a reliable technique which could be used in gully erosion risk assessments. The integration of experimental…”
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Development of a novel numerical indicator (DLPI) for assessing the detachability and liquefaction potentials of soils in erosion-prone areas by Egbueri, Johnbosco C., Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Soil detachment and liquefaction are some of the most disastrous forms of geotechnical failures facilitating gully erosion, landsliding and mass wasting. Given…”
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Characterization of mine spoils for the reclamation of degraded lands of the Jos-Bukuru tin field, central Nigeria by Daku, Sunday Sani, Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Tin mining operations on the Jos Plateau have left a lasting impact on the environment, resulting in derelict land, mine spoils, and over a thousand abandoned…”
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Suitability of mine waste rocks as earth tailing storage embankment materials: environmental risk assessments by Maduka, Raphael Iweanya, Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Large volume of waste rocks is produced during mining activities in Nigeria and these waste rocks are deemed to be resourceful as embankment fills. This paper…”
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Acute toxicity assessment of produced water effluent stream on selected local organisms in Delta state, Nigeria by Ngwoke, Moses, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Ozioko, Obinna

“…s This study evaluated toxicity level of produced water effluent on indigenous organisms in Delta state, Nigeria. Four test organisms, Vibrio fischeri ,…”
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Comparative analysis of the expansion rate and soil erodibility factor of some gullies in Nnewi and Nnobi, Southeastern Nigeria by Nzereogu, Stella Kosi, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Emeh, Chukwuebuka Odinaka, Ukor, Kelechi Paulinus, Echezona, Pearl Elochukwu

“…The research focused on assessing the expansion rate and soil erodibility factor (K) of specific gullies located in Nnewi and Nnobi, Southeastern Nigeria…”
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Foundation integrity assessment of failed buildings in Ehamufu and Aguamede, South East Nigeria by Eze, Kelechi Nnaji, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Okereke, Daniel Nnadozie, Uwom, Chinenyem Stella, Ukor, Kelechi Paulinus

“…The failure of civil engineering structures especially buildings by severe cracks, partial, or complete collapse have kept the natives of communities in…”
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Lateral distribution of potential toxic elements from lead–zinc mine sites within Enyigba, Southeastern Nigeria by Ozobialu, Benedicta, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Emeh, Chukwuebuka

“…Artisanal mining activities in Enyigba community and its environs have become a major environmental problem, which exposes the water, soil, and vegetation…”
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Integrated geotechnical and mineralogical evaluation of the subgrade of some failed pavements along Enugu-Onitsha expressway Southeastern Nigeria by Ukor, Kelechi Paulinus, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Onwuka, Obialo Solomon, Nzereogu, Stella Kosi, Eze, Kelechi Nnaji, Echezona, Pearl Elochukwu

“…This research is focused on the constant pavement failure in parts of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. The failed portions are constructed on the natural subgrade…”
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Seasonal evaluation of the hydrogeochemical interpretations of groundwater quality: a case study from automobile junk waste in Obosi and Onitsha environs, Southeast Nigeria by Chukwura, Uche O., Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Automobile junk waste in Obosi and residence in housing estate in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria, was studied for concern for human health. There is poor…”
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Characterization of problematic subsurface soils in Eha-Amufu using integrated investigation approach: implications for earth works by Ayogu, Nnadozie Onyekachi, Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Onuoha, Mosto Kalu

“…Mapping of the subsurface is a vital procedure during construction. It enhances hazard zonation, planning and protection of engineering structures. The present…”
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Characterization of structural failures founded on soils in Panyam and some parts of Mangu, Central Nigeria by Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Umbugadu, Allu Augustine

“…Structural failure of buildings, roads, and other infrastructures has led to the loss of lives and monumental damage to the economy. In developing countries…”
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GIS-based gully erosion susceptibility modeling, adapting bivariate statistical method and AHP approach in Gombe town and environs Northeast Nigeria by Igwe, Ogbonnaya, John, Ugwuoke Ikechukwu, Solomon, Onwuka, Obinna, Ozioko

“…Gully erosion is a major environmental problem in Gombe town, a large area of land is becoming unsuitable for human settlement, hence the need for a gully…”
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Vulnerability mapping as a tool to foster groundwater protection in areas subject to rapid population expansion: The case study of Abuja Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) by Etuk, Mary, Viaroli, Stefano, Ogbonnaya, Igwe, Re, Vivana

“…Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT; Nigeria). Rapid population growth has led to significant land use changes, with potential negative impacts on groundwater…”
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analysis of rainfall-induced slope failures at Iva Valley area of Enugu State, Nigeria by Igwe, Ogbonnaya, Mode, Wilfred, Nnebedum, Okechukwu, Okonkwo, Ikenna, Oha, Ifeanyi

“…This paper analyses the dominant mechanisms of slope failures and identifies potential obstacles to landslide-hazard reduction at the Iva Valley area, Enugu,…”
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The impact of hydrogeomorphological characteristics on gullying processes in erosion-prone geological units in parts of southeast Nigeria by Egbueri, Johnbosco C., Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…Hydrogeomorphic factors were suspected to contribute to the persistent gully erosion taking place in Nanka, Ogwashi and Benin formations underlying the…”
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Geo-electric method applied to groundwater protection of a granular sandstone aquifer by Umar, Nuhu Degree, Igwe, Ogbonnaya

“…The geo-electric properties of the granular sandstone aquifer of Lafia and environs were evaluated for the purpose of groundwater management. Vertical…”
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