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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.xrbblz6e

SMART CITY TECHNOLOGIES AND REAL ESTATE PRICINGS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA: A HEDONIC PRICING APPROACH

Jamiu K. SAKARIYAU*, Oluwatunmise S. MORADEYO, Taiwo Q. YUSUFF, Chunyi DIBI, Rasheed O. ALAO

Purpose: Limited empirical evidence exists on the effects of smart technologies on property values in African cities. This study investigates how smart city initiatives influence real estate development and property pricing in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, using a hedonic pricing regression model. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, using a hedonic pricing regression mo...

Dec, 2025 pp. 55-66 40 views 13 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.0w7anowk

EFFECTS OF PROXIMITY TO DUMPSITES ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN DUTSE ULTRAMODERN MARKET, JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Da’u A. UMAR*, Muhammad S. KHALIL, Muhammed M. LAWAN, SHEHU K., Zakari B, Salisu L. HALLIRU, DAHIRU R.

Purpose: Groundwater contamination from selected boreholes and wells around Dutse Ultra-Modern Market Dumpsite has been investigated and reported in this study. This is aimed at ascertaining the groundwater quality, taking cognizance of the proximity effects as a factor. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, samples were collected from the only four available underground water sources ...

Jul, 2025 pp. 60-72 31 views 13 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.n7epniiq

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF SPATIAL CONFIGURATION AND COMMUNICATION RELATED STUDIES IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS

Ejeh David Ekoja*, SAGADA, MUSA LAWAL, Oluigbo Stephen Nwabunwanne, Maina Joy Joshua, SufiyanMu'awiyyah Babale

Hospitals are designed to provide efficient healthcare delivery. This has facilitated a lot ofresearch on the spatial configuration of hospitals and the subsequent effect on the delivery ofhealthcare. Also, research has shown the relationship between the spatial configuration ofhospitals and some physical and social outcomes in the hospital environment which contributein one way or the other to he...

Dec, 2021 pp. 61-75 30 views 10 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.1s2xr31l

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND GOVERNANCE GAPS DURING THE 2025 MOKWA FLOODING IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Habib ABDULLAHI*, Maria GALADIMA, Kasim ADO, Hassan IBRAHIM

Purpose: In late May 2025, severe flooding struck Mokwa, a major commercial town in Niger State, Nigeria, claiming lives, displacing thousands of residents, and destroying critical infrastructure. Despite early warnings, emergency response efforts and governance structures revealed significant weaknesses in preparedness, coordination, and community engagement. Drawing on news reports, official ass...

May, 2026 pp. 62-72 46 views 17 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.tjzcbzzq

ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY AROUND SOME DUMPSITES IN JOS METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

Ezra Lekwot VIVAN*, Mercy Tabi OBASI, Priscilla Jerry, Andesikuteb Yakubu ALI, Phoebe Abbas Sodangi, Hyacint Madaki Daloeng, Clement Yakubu Giwa, Mohammed Tukur YAKUBU

This study assessed groundwater quality around some dumpsites in Jos metropolis, Plateau State,Nigeria. Water samples were collected from sixteen (16) different wells at the peak period of bothdry and rainy seasons from three (3) strategic areas that have major dumpsites in Jos. Six weretaken within (0-30 meters) to dumpsites and the other ten far away (30-150 meters) from thedumpsites, physico-ch...

Dec, 2020 pp. 63-74 29 views 11 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.1soqzsrs

EFFECTS OF CEMETERY LANDSCAPE ON NEIGHBORHOOD AND VEGETATION COVER IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

Bello M. BASHIR*, Dalladi ALIYU, Isyaku ABDULKADIR, Hauwa ABUBAKAR

Purpose: Cemetery Landscapes are frequently referred to as cultural landscapes that represent a fundamental storehouse of the natural and cultural capital of the earth. Cemeteries contribute to these storehouses and therefore deserve increased attention, understanding and preservation. The study assesses the effects of cemetery landscape on the neighborhood and vegetation cover within the cemetery...

Dec, 2025 pp. 67-81 26 views 15 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.efof3dph

SYMBOLIC BIOPHILIC DESIGN AND RESTORATIVE EXPERIENCE IN NIGERIAN RESORT ARCHITECTURE: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF BEING AWAY

Ahmed Tahir Kasim*, Prof. Abubakar Danladi Isah

Purpose: Research on restorative environments has predominantly emphasized direct nature exposure through vegetation, daylight, and water features, while underexploring the role of symbolic biophilic design in built environments. This study advances restorative environment theory by examining how symbolic biophilic design influences restorative experience and the mediating role of "Being Away" wit...

Sep, 2026 pp. 69-78 19 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2024.58g8rzjf

READINESS ASSESSMENT OF THE CLIENT SECTOR TO ADOPT LEAN CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

MUHAMMAD LAMINU IBRAHIM*, HASSAN ADAVIRIKU AHMADU, AHMAD MUHAMMAD SANI, OLAJIDE OLAMILOKUN

The lean construction principles aim to ensure that there is waste reduction during construction process, thereby giving the client additional value for money. The question that still lies is the readiness of the client sector of the Nigerian Construction Industry to adopt lean construction principles. This study evaluates the readiness level of the client sector to adopt lean construction princip...

Jun, 2024 pp. 70-87 11 views 2 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.5x1nsra3

ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS' COPING STRATEGIES AND PERCEPTION IN MANAGING RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND CROP YIELD IN KADUNA STATE

Bulus SULE*, James K. AREMU

Purpose: To understand how Kaduna State farmers perceive and cope with unpredictable rainfall and its impact on crop yields by assessing current strategies and applying the Markov Chain Model. This paper aims to analyse the development of effective adaptation plans to improve food security and livelihoods in the face of wet and dry spells. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this aim, the stud...

Jul, 2025 pp. 73-83 22 views 13 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.yo59pw48

ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE AND INNOVATION IN NIGERIAN QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

Jatau James D*, Maigida Patience S, Simon-Peter G. BUBA

Quantity Surveying firms in contemporary times have evolved into structurally standardorganizations where there is the understanding of organizational culture as an essentialmanagement philosophy that drives innovation. This study sought to analyse specifically, therelationship between organizational culture and innovation in quantity surveying firms. Using aquantitative research approach, this re...

Dec, 2020 pp. 75-83 26 views 11 downloads