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2026 Vol.4 No.1

Open Access Article

Recent Developments in Urban Wastewater Management—Insights, Recommendations, and Future Perspectives

Anshul Jain, Dr. Hridayesh Varma, Madhu Kushwaha

May 2026: 1-11 DOI: 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1085

417 (Abstract) 357 (Download) PDF

Rapid population growth and intensified human activities such as mining operations, industrial discharge, ore smelting, fossil fuel combustion—particularly coal—along with the agricultural use of arsenic-contaminated water, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers have significantly compromised freshwater resources intended for human use. Urban wastewater is characterized by the presence of numerou... more
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The Geographies and the Temporal Trends/Dynamics of Urban Sprawl in a Suburban Area

Guwani Erangi Kavirathna, Ananda Y. Karunarathna

May 2026: 12-32 DOI: 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1128

3176 (Abstract) 303 (Download) PDF

Urban sprawl refers to the expansion of cities towards the countryside, associated with developed infrastructure facilities and transportation networks. Thus, this study aims to analyze the geospatial patterns/dynamics of the urban sprawl, examine the temporal patterns/dynamics of the urban sprawl, and investigate the causative factors of the urban sprawl in the Homagama Divisional Secretariat Div... more
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Urban Expansion, Green Infrastructure Decline, and Windstorm Vulnerability in Bauchi: Mapping, Matrix, and Correlation Analyses

Abdulkadir Aliyu, Luka Fitto Buba, Kamil Muhammad Kafi, Rasheed Osuolale Oladosu, Mohammed Abdulkadir, Mubina Auwal Muallim

May 2026: 33-48 DOI: 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1158

572 (Abstract) 251 (Download) PDF

Rapid urbanization across the Global South has led to a substantial decline in urban vegetation, increasing the exposure of cities to climate-related hazards. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this trend has heightened vulnerability to extreme weather events, particularly windstorms. Bauchi, a fast-growing city in Nigeria, has recently experienced severe and recurring windstorm damage, raising concerns about... more
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Assessment of the Applicability of Green Building Rating System in Mitigating Impacts of Building Projects

Akeem Bolaji Wahab, Fola Oluwatimilehin Olaoye, Samuel Oludare Omojola, Nwora Valentine Ngwoke, Peter Oluwapelumi Ipadeola, Bidemi Funmilola Olukoya Olukoya

May 2026: 49-67 DOI: 10.55121/upc.v4i1.1130

291 (Abstract) 209 (Download) PDF

The study examined Green Building Rating System (GBRS) in use for building projects in Lagos State, Nigeria. The data for the study were collected from primary and secondary sources on the strengths and weaknesses, criteria of assessment, and the required criteria for enhancing their applicability to the Nigerian local context from the identified twelve (12) certified green building projects. Out ... more
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An Empirical Study of Customer and Service Quality at Jinnah International Airport Using Yeh’s Satisfaction Model

Unzila Abeer, Muhammad Yousif Mangi, Saima Kalwar, Muneeba Zubair

May 2026: 68-80 DOI: 10.55121/upc.v4i1.101938

94 (Abstract) 29 (Download) PDF

Service quality is a key determinant of passengers’ experience and satisfaction at airports, directly influencing perceptions of efficiency, comfort, and overall travel quality. This study evaluates airport service quality and customer satisfaction at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, using Yeh’s Satisfaction Index Model. The research is based on primary data collected through structured ques... more

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