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@article{210705,
        author = {Dr. joshua iliya and Itse, ATANG and Thakma Joshua, Iliya},
        title = {ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF LAND USE/ LAND COVER CHANGES ON LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN JOS NORTH AND SOUTH LGAS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1952-1972},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=210705},
        abstract = {This study assessed the impacts of land use/land cover (LULC) changes on land surface temperature (LST) in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria, between 1985 and 2025. Multi-temporal Landsat imagery and Geographic Information Systems were used to examine five years (1985, 1995, 2005, 2015 and 2025), map land-cover classes, derive LST, and evaluate relationships between land cover and temperature. Results indicate substantial landscape transformation: vegetation declined by 296.382 km², while built-up areas, farmland and bare surfaces increased by 160.202 km², 120.149 km² and 24.029 km². Mean LST increased from 21.5195°C in 1985 to 24.7553°C in 2025, a rise of 3.2358°C. Pearson analysis showed positive correlations between LST and built-up areas, farmland and bare surfaces, and negative correlations with vegetation and water bodies. The findings indicate an association between land-cover transformations and surface warming, supporting vegetation conservation and climate-sensitive urban planning. Correlations are based on five observations and should be interpreted cautiously.},
        keywords = {Land use/land cover change; land surface temperature; Landsat; urban expansion; Jos Metropolis.},
        month = {November},
        }