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Characteristic Of Dual Polarization Sentinel-1 For Estimation Of Seawater Intrusion On Kalianda Coast, South Lampung: A Preliminary Study, Choirunnisa Salsabila, Mochamad Firman Ghazali, Ananda Dermawan, Lauditta Zahra, Ni Made Mega Melliana, Mila Aulia Apr 2024

Characteristic Of Dual Polarization Sentinel-1 For Estimation Of Seawater Intrusion On Kalianda Coast, South Lampung: A Preliminary Study, Choirunnisa Salsabila, Mochamad Firman Ghazali, Ananda Dermawan, Lauditta Zahra, Ni Made Mega Melliana, Mila Aulia

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Seawater intrusion can increase soil salinity, which occurs due to flooding, evaporation, and land cover changes in coastal areas. This research aims to map and observe the characteristics of seawater intrusion in Way Urang, Kalianda, South Lampung, using Dual-polarization of Sentinel-1 SAR imagery with VV, VH, VV+VH, and (VV+VH)/2 polarization. There were 28 samples used in this research which were divided into two types, GCP (ground control point) and ICP (independent check point). GCP samples are used to create a seawater intrusion estimation model using the regression method, while ICP samples are used to test the validation model using the …


Analyzing Land Suitability For Industrial Areas In Pekanbaru City Using The Smce Method And Geographical Information Systems, Siti Aisyah, Muhammad Dimyati Apr 2024

Analyzing Land Suitability For Industrial Areas In Pekanbaru City Using The Smce Method And Geographical Information Systems, Siti Aisyah, Muhammad Dimyati

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Domestic industrial growth continues to increase in line with population growth and the development of new areas, both in the city center and on the outskirts of the city. The location of Riau Province, which is close to Malaysia and Singapore, makes it an attractive investment destination, supported by Riau's abundant natural resources. Pekanbaru City, as the capital of Riau Province, consisting of 12 regencies/cities, serves as the center of government and economy. Among the 27 integrated industrial estates, there are two locations in Riau Province determined by the central government in the 2020-2024 RPJMN, namely Tanjung Buton in Siak …


Changes In Chili Value Chain In Gunungkidul Regency Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, Muhammad Vitra Ramadhan, Widyawati Sumadio Apr 2024

Changes In Chili Value Chain In Gunungkidul Regency Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, Muhammad Vitra Ramadhan, Widyawati Sumadio

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

This study explored the changes in the chili value chain in Gunungkidul Regency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interviews with chili farmers, collectors, traders, and buyers in Gunungkidul Regency. The research results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all stages of the chili value chain in Gunungkidul Regency. The actors in the chili value chain in Gunungkidul Regency have successfully adapted to face disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic by using information technology to communicate between actors and obtain market price information. Before the pandemic, Gunungkidul Regency was one of …


Assessment Site Attraction In Gunung Mas Agrotourism, Bogor Regency, West Java, Sarah Putri Fitriani, Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa, Mangapul Parlindungan Tambunan, Rudy Parluhutan Tambunan Apr 2024

Assessment Site Attraction In Gunung Mas Agrotourism, Bogor Regency, West Java, Sarah Putri Fitriani, Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa, Mangapul Parlindungan Tambunan, Rudy Parluhutan Tambunan

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Gunung Mas Agrotourism is a sub-unit managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara VIII (PTPN VIII) under the management of Agrotourism and is the largest contributor to PTPN VIII's revenue, which is 70% and most of it comes from the tourism sector. The facilities and activities offered by Gunung Mas Agrotourism also vary, from lodging, restaurants, tourist attractions, and supporting facilities to meet the tourists' needs. To find out the magnitude of tourist interest in tourist attractions, an analysis of the attractiveness of tourist attractions is needed. This study aims to assess tourist attractions based on tourist preferences as well as the …


Spatial Pattern Analysis Of Agricultural Drought In The Jatiluhur Reservoir’S Irrigation Area Using Normalized Drought Index (Nddi) Modis Satellite Image, Ahmad Zubair, N C. Sakina, N Khairunnisa, Ayyasy Siddiq, Andry Rustanto, Faris Zulkarnain, Muhammad Dimyati Apr 2024

Spatial Pattern Analysis Of Agricultural Drought In The Jatiluhur Reservoir’S Irrigation Area Using Normalized Drought Index (Nddi) Modis Satellite Image, Ahmad Zubair, N C. Sakina, N Khairunnisa, Ayyasy Siddiq, Andry Rustanto, Faris Zulkarnain, Muhammad Dimyati

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Agricultural drought occurs in various irrigation areas in Indonesia, one of which is the Jatiluhur Reservoir’s irrigation area. Agricultural drought in this area occurs due to several factors, including the natural phenomenon of climate anomalies which causes the length of the dry season, and also due to less optimal irrigation networks, damaged networks and other obstacles. But, not all agricultural land in the irrigated area experiences drought. Agricultural land affected by drought is important to know its spatial and temporal distribution to determine priority locations in drought disaster management, especially on agricultural land. Therefore, this study aims to examine the …


Comparison Result For The Prediction Accuracy Of Seawater Intrusion Based On Different Sample Sizes And Land Cover Characteristics Using Inverse Distance Weighting And Kriging, Ni Made Mega Melliana Suastini, Mochammad Firman Ghazali, Ananda Dermawan, Choirunnisa Salsabila, Lauditta Zahra, Mila Aulia Apr 2023

Comparison Result For The Prediction Accuracy Of Seawater Intrusion Based On Different Sample Sizes And Land Cover Characteristics Using Inverse Distance Weighting And Kriging, Ni Made Mega Melliana Suastini, Mochammad Firman Ghazali, Ananda Dermawan, Choirunnisa Salsabila, Lauditta Zahra, Mila Aulia

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

This study aims to determine seawater intrusion (SWI) based on sample sizes' contribution to land cover characteristics' accuracy using inverse distance weighting (IDW) and Kriging. The SWI is explained based on the extracted salt concentration from the dissolved soil. Here, this study used 24 samples of salt concentration, namely salinity samples collected by systematic random sampling and divided into two groups: ground control points (GCP) and independent checkpoints (ICP). Two interpolation methods, namely IDW and Kriging, are used to make a spatial prediction of the SWI, and their results are evaluated based on their accuracy by observing the root mean …


Distribution Of Fire Incidents And Fire Fighting Services In Dki Jakarta Province, Muhammad Zakaria, Mangapul P. Tambunan, Hafid Setiadi Apr 2023

Distribution Of Fire Incidents And Fire Fighting Services In Dki Jakarta Province, Muhammad Zakaria, Mangapul P. Tambunan, Hafid Setiadi

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The rapid development of the city results in the risk of disasters, one of which is a fire disaster. Fire incidents have increased from time to time, this occurs in line with the continued increase in population and density of settlements. Fire can cause material loss or loss of life. Efforts to minimize fire disasters can be carried out by providing fire fighting service facilities whose numbers can reach all areas. The purpose of this study is to determine the distribution of fire incidents and to determine the distribution of fire services in DKI Jakarta Province. The type of research …


Passengers’ Deviant Behavior Mapping In Duri Train Station, Ahmad Zubair, Widyawati Sumadio, A.R.Z Putri Apr 2022

Passengers’ Deviant Behavior Mapping In Duri Train Station, Ahmad Zubair, Widyawati Sumadio, A.R.Z Putri

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The lack of train station facilities influences the passengers' deviant behavior. This paper aims to analyze the Pattern of Commuter Line passengers' behavior in Duri Station. In collecting data regarding the passengers' behavior, we observed the passengers using the Place Centeres Mapping method. This observation technique aims to understand how people utilize or accommodate their behavior at a particular time and location in the train station. This research model is divided into two stages. The first stage consists of observation and semi-structured interviews with the passengers. The second stage examines the passengers' behavior based on location within the train station. …


What Are The Conditions For Generating Positive Impacts On The Livelihood Of Pes Participants In Implementing The Pes Scheme? A Comparison Between Pes For Watersheds In Indonesia And Tanzania, Fathia Hashilah, Septian Agung Waluyo Apr 2022

What Are The Conditions For Generating Positive Impacts On The Livelihood Of Pes Participants In Implementing The Pes Scheme? A Comparison Between Pes For Watersheds In Indonesia And Tanzania, Fathia Hashilah, Septian Agung Waluyo

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Many scholars perceive that Payment for Environmental Services (PES) will automatically benefit environmental conditions and the livelihood of the environmental services (ES) providers. Some contextual conditions might create a positive impact on the livelihood of ES providers. This paper aims to obtain the contextual needs of PES implementation that positively affect the livelihood of ES providers. Comparing two studies of the PES scheme in Indonesia and Tanzania, there are four general conditions for achieving benefits for ES providers from implementing PES. First, the PES scheme should be well-designed. Second, potential PES participants need to have a solid institutional condition. Third, …


Spatial Analysis Of Land Use Suitability Against Regional Spatial Planning At The Food Estate Planning Site In Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, Budianto Budianto, Hafid Setiadi, Muhammad Dimyati, Supriatna Supriatna Apr 2022

Spatial Analysis Of Land Use Suitability Against Regional Spatial Planning At The Food Estate Planning Site In Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, Budianto Budianto, Hafid Setiadi, Muhammad Dimyati, Supriatna Supriatna

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The limited space on land increases the important of spatial planning that is transparent, accountable and effective, which involves multi-stakeholders in its conception. Such planning is intended to create spatial arrangement that supports security, productivities and sustainability. In the attempt to secure food supply in the future, the government of Indonesia has initiated Food Estate program in 2020 which occupy some vast areas. By occupying large area, careful spatial planning and its proper implementation is highly important for a successful program. This study is a survey to the land use and land utilization in one of the planned areas for …


The Relationship Of Fire Incident And Area Vulnerability: Case Study Of West Jakarta Municipality, Indonesia, Fajar Nugraha, Fatma Lestari, Jarot Mulyo Semedi, Nurul Sri Rahatiningtyas, Andrio A. Wibowo Apr 2022

The Relationship Of Fire Incident And Area Vulnerability: Case Study Of West Jakarta Municipality, Indonesia, Fajar Nugraha, Fatma Lestari, Jarot Mulyo Semedi, Nurul Sri Rahatiningtyas, Andrio A. Wibowo

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Fire incident has a great impact on the loss of lives and financial loss due to property damage. Areas with high population density, densely physical building conditions, and irregular building patterns commonly form congested residential slum areas are vulnerable to fire hazards. The capital city of Jakarta is the most populous city in Indonesia and the most densely populated city, with an average of 15,900 people per sq km. In 2019, there was 2,109 fire incident recorded, and nearly 20% of them occurred within the West Jakarta Municipality area. This study investigates the relationship of population density and building density, …


The Impact Of Toll Road Construction On Changes In Built-Up Land (Case Study Of Trans Java Toll Road), Ahmad Fakhruddin, Yohanna M.L. Gultom Dec 2021

The Impact Of Toll Road Construction On Changes In Built-Up Land (Case Study Of Trans Java Toll Road), Ahmad Fakhruddin, Yohanna M.L. Gultom

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

This study aims to see the impact of toll road construction of the Trans Java toll road on changes in a built-up land. The data processing and analysis in this study uses a difference-in-difference approach to see the impact before and after the construction of the toll road. This study uses district/city administrative boundaries as the unit of analysis and 92 regencies or cities. The selection of locations that are the focus of the research is based on the regency/cities through which the toll road passes as well as those bordering the regency/cities through which the toll roads pass.. The …


Gis Application For Evaluation Of Trade And Services Area Development In Serang City, Banten Province, Adam Hastara Aji, Nurina Rachmita, Nurwita Mustika Sari, Benedictus Kushardian Dec 2021

Gis Application For Evaluation Of Trade And Services Area Development In Serang City, Banten Province, Adam Hastara Aji, Nurina Rachmita, Nurwita Mustika Sari, Benedictus Kushardian

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Trade and service area is an area that facilitates trade transactions and services between people in need (demand side) and people who sell services (supply-side). In determining trade areas and services, SMCE or Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation or spatial evaluation techniques consider many different criteria when making decisions. The method used in this paper is SMCE with Weight Overlay technique using four variables, namely roads, slopes, settlements and rivers. Weighting carried out in the analysis was made with various simulations, namely Simulation A with the same weight weighting on each variable 25%, simulation B with dominant weighting on one of the …


Spatial Pattern Of Urban Heat Signature And Its Impact On Pamoyanan Village, Cianjur District, V S. Sunukanto, Jarot Mulyo Semedi, Iqbal Putut Ash Shidiq, Norizah Kamarudin, Adi Wibowo Dec 2021

Spatial Pattern Of Urban Heat Signature And Its Impact On Pamoyanan Village, Cianjur District, V S. Sunukanto, Jarot Mulyo Semedi, Iqbal Putut Ash Shidiq, Norizah Kamarudin, Adi Wibowo

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

According to the World Bank's Climate Change Knowledge Portal in 2020, the increase in annual temperature in Indonesia, which tends to rise by 0.3°C, is consistent with the Urban Heat phenomenon. Population growth and shifting land cover contribute to annual temperature fluctuations by reducing the amount of vegetated land. The increase in temperature in the urban environment has particular impacts on the community in terms of environmental changes. The term "Urban Heat Signature" refers to land cover in a localized urban environment with natural consequences due to solar radiation and high-low temperature values. This study was conducted in Pamoyanan Village, …


Knowledge And Practice On Pest Management Of Ethnic Potato Farmers In Southern Shan State, Myanmar, Pyae Pa Pa Aung, Supawan Visetnoi Dec 2021

Knowledge And Practice On Pest Management Of Ethnic Potato Farmers In Southern Shan State, Myanmar, Pyae Pa Pa Aung, Supawan Visetnoi

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Potato is cultivated as the main tuber crop which is essential for ethnic farmers’ household income in Southern Shan State, Myanmar. Most ethnic farmers use chemicals widely to enhance crop yield and reduce pests. Overuse and misuse of pesticides could lead to a series of health impacts and environmental issues. The main aim of the study is to explore farmers’ current practices and knowledge level on pesticides in potato production. The participants of 100 farmers were chosen from each village with a cluster and purposive sampling technique using structured questionnaires to collect the data from a village in Kalaw Township. …


Effects Of Human Activities On The Afaka Afforestation Project, Kaduna North, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Mamman Shaba Jibril, Mary Oluyemisi Ariyo, Ali Williams Butu, Chukwudi Nnaemeka Emeribe Dec 2021

Effects Of Human Activities On The Afaka Afforestation Project, Kaduna North, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Mamman Shaba Jibril, Mary Oluyemisi Ariyo, Ali Williams Butu, Chukwudi Nnaemeka Emeribe

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The study aimed to investigate the effects of human activities on the Afaka afforestation project, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Structured interview was used to evaluate the level of community involvement in the modification of the forest project, their perceived environmental effects of landcover loss. Landsat images of 1986, 1999 and Sentinel-2 image of 2017 were applied for detection of changes in land use/land cover over the years (1986-2017). The study found that the land cover structure of the forest reserve has changed significantly. In 1986, area under crop cultivation was 19.24%, built-up areas, 0.08%, disturbed forest, 7.57%, gully, 2.60%, riparian vegetation, …


Immigration Policy Analysis For South Korean Immigrants On Economic Growth In The Western Area Of United Stated, Diah Desita Damayanti, Rony Mamur Bishry Dec 2021

Immigration Policy Analysis For South Korean Immigrants On Economic Growth In The Western Area Of United Stated, Diah Desita Damayanti, Rony Mamur Bishry

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

This study examines the analysis of immigration policy in South Koreans on economic growth in the Western Area of United States and explains which states have the potential to increase the economy in the Western Area of United States due to the economic contribution of South Korean immigrants. The data used are quantitative data and qualitative data. Quantitative data in the form of data on the population of the Western Area of United States per County, the number of South Korean immigrants per County, and the growth of income per capita per County. Meanwhile, qualitative data are in the form …


Spatial Analysis Of The Effect Of Land Cover Changes On The Socio-Economic Population In Parakansalak District, Sukabumi Regency, Taqyudin Taqyudin, Chairun Nisa Efendi, Supriatna Supriatna, Ratri Candra Restuti Dec 2021

Spatial Analysis Of The Effect Of Land Cover Changes On The Socio-Economic Population In Parakansalak District, Sukabumi Regency, Taqyudin Taqyudin, Chairun Nisa Efendi, Supriatna Supriatna, Ratri Candra Restuti

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Many land changes have occurred in Indonesia, especially in developing areas, so those rural areas can turn into urban areas. These changes can be felt directly by the community and have an impact on the social economy of the surrounding population. The importance of knowing the social and economic conditions of the community to know the conditions of regional development. Therefore, this study aims to determine changes in land cover in 2014-2020 and their effect on the social economy of the population in Parakansalak District. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method with spatial and statistical analysis in it. The …


Spatial Patterns Of Telecommunication Signal Quality, Internet Speed, And Online Game Latency In East Jakarta, M Rizky Septian, Maria H.D. Susilowati, Faris Zulkarnain Apr 2021

Spatial Patterns Of Telecommunication Signal Quality, Internet Speed, And Online Game Latency In East Jakarta, M Rizky Septian, Maria H.D. Susilowati, Faris Zulkarnain

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

In urban areas where there are many centers of government, trade, education, and other activity, telecommunication device is widely used on publication, transactions or services, administration and promotion, while the internet needs of individuals are commonly used for communication, socialization, seeking information and entertainment. At this time, online games are not only played by using a personal computer but also the presence of a smartphone with its advanced technology that can be connected with the internet network is one of device for online gaming. Mobile gaming requires good latency to run smoothly and comfortably. The need for the telecommunications system …


Suitability Location For Inclusive High School In Bekasi City West Java Province Based On School Capacity, Galuh Izma Hasanah, Triarko Nurlambang, Faris Zulkarnain Apr 2021

Suitability Location For Inclusive High School In Bekasi City West Java Province Based On School Capacity, Galuh Izma Hasanah, Triarko Nurlambang, Faris Zulkarnain

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The development of inclusive education provider school must also be supported by the provision of good and optimal education facilities. In this study an evaluation was conducted on senior high school (SMA) located in three (3) sub-district areas in Bekasi City, namely Kecamatan Medan Satria, Kecamatan Jatiasih , and Kecamatan Bekasi Utara. These three areas were selected based on the percentage of the availability of the highest educational facilities in Bekasi. The Determination of location was chosen based on consideration through the site of school capacity variables based on the quantitative method. The results showed school characteristics can be seen …


Estimation Of Potential Water Availability And Water Resources Carrying Capacity For Bogor City Spatial Plan, Atie Tri Juniati, Eko Kusratmoko, Dwita Sutjiningsih Apr 2021

Estimation Of Potential Water Availability And Water Resources Carrying Capacity For Bogor City Spatial Plan, Atie Tri Juniati, Eko Kusratmoko, Dwita Sutjiningsih

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The aim of the present research is to examine the effectiveness of rational method widely used in calculating water availability for spatial planning in Indonesia. The rational method is developed mainly for estimating the characteristics of drainage infrastructure instead of estimating water availability. The effectiveness of rational method and Soil-Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method are compared by testing their performance in estimating water availability in the Upper Cisadane river basin in West Java, Indonesia. The results shows that calibrated SCS-CN model performs better than Rational model with R2 and NSE of 0,62 and 0,37. Result of model validation yields …


Semiotic Study Of Settlement’S Spatial Pattern In Kuningan Regency, West Java, Muhamad Iko Kersapati, Hafid Setiadi Apr 2021

Semiotic Study Of Settlement’S Spatial Pattern In Kuningan Regency, West Java, Muhamad Iko Kersapati, Hafid Setiadi

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

This study discusses how people in Kuningan Regency divided into indigenous and immigrant communities interpret human relations with nature as well as changes in the context of the natural environment identified through the configuration of the components of the settlements. The observed natural environments include water, land, forest, and mountains, while the settlement components include houses, village halls, mosques, cemeteries, and rice fields. The data used in this study is qualitative data from various literature, maps, observations, and in-depth interviews. The method used in this study is the method of interpretation to reveal the meaning behind the spatial pattern of …


Health Protocol Certification For Tourism Business Due To Covid-19 Outbreaks In Bali, Alfi Syahrin Apr 2021

Health Protocol Certification For Tourism Business Due To Covid-19 Outbreaks In Bali, Alfi Syahrin

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 declared the Covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Tourism is one of the sectors most affected. The number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia has decreased significantly, namely 64.11% in March 2020 when compared to March 2019. To restore this condition, it is very necessary to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and carry out certification for tourism business actors. The data for analysis was collected by searching for words that are closely related to the topic of research on the Google Search Engine to obtain the website followed by visiting the intended website …


Landslide Susceptibility Analysis In Kabandungan District And Salak Geothermal Field, West Java, Misbahudin Misbahudin Aug 2020

Landslide Susceptibility Analysis In Kabandungan District And Salak Geothermal Field, West Java, Misbahudin Misbahudin

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Landslide hazards can be caused by several factors such as lithology, land cover, rainfall, slope, curvature, aspect, distance from river and road. In this study, a landslide susceptibility mapping was carried out using a Geographical Information System (GIS) in Kabandungan District and Salak Geothermal Field, West Java. The data used consisted of an inventory of points and landslide areas totalling 247 using a visual collection of Google Earth imagery. The Weight of Evidence (WoE) model is used to select parameters that cause landslides and to produce landslide vulnerability maps. The results of modeling indicate a positive relationship between selective factors …


Assessment Of The Groundwater Recharge Potential Areas Using Gis In Kajor Kulon Hamlet, Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Deni Rahman Saputra, Andi Renata Ade Yudono, Partoyo Partoyo Aug 2020

Assessment Of The Groundwater Recharge Potential Areas Using Gis In Kajor Kulon Hamlet, Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Deni Rahman Saputra, Andi Renata Ade Yudono, Partoyo Partoyo

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Groundwater balance occurs in the presence of recharge and discharge. The process of entering the water in soil takes place with an infiltration-percolation to aquifers. The groundwater recharge area is identified by lithology, land use, slope, rainfall, land, and landform. Kajor Kulon Hamlet, Selopamioro Village, Imogiri Sub-district, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta becomes an area with hilly morphology, active fault areas, and including drought-prone regions. Change of the land function in hilly areas by making settlements and un-irrigation field for farming may cause decreased ability as a recharge area. Research aim sare to assessing, determining, and analyzing the conditions …


Effect Of Urbanization On Channel Platforms Of River Kaduna From 1962-2017, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Ali Williams Butu, Chukwudi Nnaemeka Emeribe, Dewingong Columbus Leke, Mamman Shaba Jibril Aug 2020

Effect Of Urbanization On Channel Platforms Of River Kaduna From 1962-2017, Kaduna State, Nigeria, Ali Williams Butu, Chukwudi Nnaemeka Emeribe, Dewingong Columbus Leke, Mamman Shaba Jibril

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The study investigated changes in channel planforms of River Kaduna. Topographic maps were complimented with Mosaic of SPOT 5 satellite and Sentinel-2 images. Results showed that except for sinuosity index and channel length, channel width, braiding and channel migration exhibited considerable changes. These changes were evident in reduced velocity and stream energy, the type of sediment being transported, the silt materials being transported in suspension and the coarse sand and gravels being moved by lift and drag processes which are easily deposited, thus causing the channel to contract and braid. Channel migration occurred as gradual bend shifts leaving no evidence …


Distribution Of Heavy Metals, Soil Microbial Enzymes And Their Relationship In Kano, Northwestern Nigeria, Mansur Abdul Mohammed, Emmanuel Adewale Olowolafe Aug 2020

Distribution Of Heavy Metals, Soil Microbial Enzymes And Their Relationship In Kano, Northwestern Nigeria, Mansur Abdul Mohammed, Emmanuel Adewale Olowolafe

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The increase in population and industrial growth has led to increased production of industrial and domestic waste which contain heavy metals in various forms. Therefore, affect the diversity and activities of soil microbes and subsequently affect environmental sustainability. This research aimed at assessing the distribution of heavy metals, soil enzymes, and evaluate the functional relationship if any. The study area was divided into two locations as contaminated and control; thus, each location one square kilometre was demarcated and divided into 25 small square (grid). A Sample was collected in each grid from 0 – 15 cm depth using point composite …


Seasonal Distribution Of Microbial Biomass Carbon And Some Heavy Metals Around The Industrial Area Of Kano Metropolis, Northwestern-Nigeria, Mansur Abdul Mohammed, Luka Fitto Buba Aug 2020

Seasonal Distribution Of Microbial Biomass Carbon And Some Heavy Metals Around The Industrial Area Of Kano Metropolis, Northwestern-Nigeria, Mansur Abdul Mohammed, Luka Fitto Buba

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

The accumulation of toxic heavy metals in excessive quantities has a detrimental effect on soil quality which interferes with key biochemical processes in soils. It is very imperative to explore soil microbial activities concerning to environmental conditions for sustainable soil management. The study aimed to assess the seasonal distribution of soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC), some heavy metals and pH, and their relationship in the soil ecosystem. Field investigation and laboratory analysis were the main methods adopted as sources of generating data and analyses. Ten soil samples were collected using composite sampling techniques on seasonal bases and then analyzed in …


Gis-Based Spatial Model For Habitat Suitability Of Babirusa (Babyrousa Celebensis), In Gorontalo Province, Muhamad Khairul Rosyidy, Adi Wibowo Feb 2020

Gis-Based Spatial Model For Habitat Suitability Of Babirusa (Babyrousa Celebensis), In Gorontalo Province, Muhamad Khairul Rosyidy, Adi Wibowo

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Babirusa (Babyrousa celebensis) is an endemic animal from Gorontalo Province whose population is declining day by day due to poaching, land clearing, and selling babirusa meat in traditional markets in Gorontalo Province. Since 1931 this species has begun to be protected in Indonesia, and since 2008, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) named the babirusa species as a vulnerable category. This study aims to determine the suitability of babirusa habitat areas (Babyrousa celebensis) in Gorontalo Province with a Geographic Information System (GIS) approach and to determine the relationship of physical characteristics for the habitat of the babirusa habitat in …


Application Of Forest Canopy Density (Fcd) Model For The Hotspot Monitoring Of Crown Fire In Tebo, Jambi Province, Muhammad Attorik Falensky, Anggieani Laras Sulti, Ranggas Dhuha Putra, Kuswantoro Marko Feb 2020

Application Of Forest Canopy Density (Fcd) Model For The Hotspot Monitoring Of Crown Fire In Tebo, Jambi Province, Muhammad Attorik Falensky, Anggieani Laras Sulti, Ranggas Dhuha Putra, Kuswantoro Marko

Jurnal Geografi Lingkungan Tropik (Journal of Geography of Tropical Environments)

Indonesia is one of the owners of the 9th largest forest area in the world. Forest area in Indonesia reaches 884,950 km2 . Tebo Regency is a regency in Jambi Province which has a wide forest area of 628,003 Ha. However, this forest area has been reduced due to the conversion of functions of Industrial Plantation Forests (HTI), oil palm plantations, and forest clearing activities for both settlements and plantations which led to the phenomenon of forest and land fires (karhutla). This study aims to get a better knowledge of crowns of fire potential locations in forest areas using remote …