ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | Google Indexed | DOI Registered with Crossref | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Alvan Journal of Social Sciences International Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal
Quarterly publication | Double-blind review | Open access

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS)

ISSN: 1595-5842 | E-ISSN: 3043-5463 | DOI Registered with Crossref | Google Indexed

A scholarly platform for interdisciplinary research in governance, procurement, sustainability, education, development studies, environmental management, logistics, and the wider social sciences.

Submit Manuscript Explore Current Issue
64+ Published articles
Quarterly Publication frequency
Indexed Google scholarly visibility
DOI Registered with Crossref

Editorial Integrity

Manuscripts pass through editorial screening, similarity checks, and peer-review evaluation before publication. This keeps the journal focused on originality, clarity, citation quality, and academic contribution.

Selected Articles

Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)

View full publication archive
Research Article

Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement

N. O. Chibundu, B. U. Dike, U. Chris-Ejiogu

Pages 14-23 Read Article
Research Article

Urban Mass Transit and Socio-Economic Development in Abuja

Mohammed G. Yusuf et al.

Pages 35-49 Read Article
Research Article

Library-Led Open Access Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Essor Gospel Chisa, Mercy Douglas

Pages 186-193 Read Article

Editorial Leadership

AJSS is guided by scholars and researchers committed to rigorous peer review, ethical publication practice, and credible social science communication.

View Editorial Board

Prof. Ngozi Casmir Ebomuche

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Ambrose O. Abaneme

Editor
AJSS

Editorial Board

Guide

Publication Ethics

AJSS maintains strict publication ethics, double-blind peer review, originality checks, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and responsible scholarly publishing standards.

Author Guide

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to AJSS formatting, citation, originality, abstract, keywords, and submission requirements.

Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) Alvan Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS) | Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal

Explore social sciences

Research, insights, and innovations
Exploring the Classification and Land Use Attributes of Soils for Optimal Fertility in Imo State, Nigeria

Exploring the Classification and Land Use Attributes of Soils | AJSS
ALVAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (AJSS) · RESEARCH ARTICLE

Exploring the Classification and Land Use Attributes of Soils for Optimal Fertility in Imo State, Nigeria

Toochukwu Acho Agiriga

JournalAlvan Journal of Social Sciences
Volume and issueVolume 3, Issue 1
Pages24–34
Published28 March 2026
ISSN1595-5842
E-ISSN3043-5463

DOI: https://doi.org/10.67638/ajss.2026.3.1.003

Abstract

This study explores the classification and land-use attributes of soils for optimal fertility in Imo State, Nigeria, using statistical research and geographic information systems. Primary and secondary data covered the state's three senatorial zones, 27 local government areas and 79 communities, with purposive samples drawn from six local government areas and six communities. Soil classification followed the Food and Agriculture Organization framework, while spatial analysis used ArcGIS 10.9. Findings show that Dystric Ferralsols in Orji, Owerri, Umu-Ikoro and Umu-Akpa have limited fertility for many crops because of high acidity, aluminium toxicity and nutrient deficiency, while soils in Okigwe and Obiakpu display more suitable land-use attributes.

Keywords

Classification; land use; attributes; soils; fertility.

Publication history

Received: 30 December 2025 · Revised: 23 February 2026 · Accepted: 12 March 2026 · Published: 28 March 2026

Affiliation

Department of Geography and Planning, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.

Download full article (PDF)

Publisher: Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.

This article is openly available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. See the AJSS Crossmark Update Policy.

Contact: ajsspubalvan.owerri@gmail.com

>
Subscribe to our newsletter
Let's keep in touch!

Stay updated on our news and events! Sign up to receive our newsletter.

Google Scholar Profile View Author Profile on Google Scholar