Space exploration carries immense scientific, technological, and inspirational value, yet the propulsion systems, spacecraft, and infrastructure it depends on leave a measurable footprint on both outer space and Earth. Orbital debris, atmospheric pollutants from launches, and the risk of biological contamination of celestial bodies now pose direct threats to the long-term viability of the very…
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon is a significant environmental challenge associated with rapid urbanization and modification of natural land surfaces. This paper examines the thermodynamic principles underlying UHI formation and evaluates its impacts on urban climate. Specifically, the study aims to explain the heat transfer processes and energy balance alterations that contribute to elevated…
The study of Urban Heat Island (UHI) has emerged as a major environmental challenge associated with rapid urbanization and climate change in developing countries. It is observed that in Nigeria, medium-sized cities such as Calabar are increasingly experiencing elevated atmospheric and land surface temperatures resulting from land-use changes, population growth, infrastructural expansion, and declining vegetation…
Nigeria’s increasing dependence on imported industrially processed foods has contributed to economic dislocation, weakened local food systems, and increased health concerns associated with unhealthy dietary practices. Despite the nutritional richness and cultural relevance of traditional Nigerian cuisines, their consumption and commercial viability have declined due to changing consumer preferences and inadequate technological innovation in food…
This study investigated contraceptive praxeology in three Southeastern States, Nigeria. Specifically, this study adopted the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) survey to describe how knowledge of, attitude towards and practices of contraceptives explain contraceptive behavior. Using the purposive and convenience sampling techniques, a sample of 422 females (aged 15 – 49 years) and males (aged…
The study specifically investigated the causes of Urban Heat Island, the effecsts of water footprint on environmental sustainability, the environmental and health implications of Urban Heat Island, and the relationship between urbanization and temperature increase. The study adopted a survey and correlational research design. A sample of 1,200 respondents was selected from six major urban…