Dr. Abul Salam
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Dr. Abul Salam

Assistant Professor
United Arab Emirates University, UAE

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Human Geography from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India

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Biography

Dr. Abul Salam is currently working as Assistant Professor at Department of Geography and Urban Planning, CHSS, UAE University, Al Ain, UAE. He has completed his Ph.D. in Human Geography from Jamia Millia University New Delhi, India. Previously he was appointed as Lecturer at Department of Geography, Jamia Millia, University New Delhi, Ministry of Education, Asmara, Eritrea, N.E Africa, and Senior Lecturer, and Acting Head at Department of Geography, Environmental Science and Planning, University of Swaziland. He has supervised 9 postgraduate thesis. His main area of research interest focuses on Human Geographer interested in Socio-Economic and perspectives on human drivers of environmental change and sustainable rural resource development and management. Dr. Salam received honors includes Challenges Faced by Working Women in Al Ain City Awarded best paper in Hong Kong 6th International Conference on Business Economic Social Science & Humanities, and Academic Scholarship Awarded by International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) New York. He has completed 9 research projects. He has published 12 conference proceeding/chapters in book, 20 research articles in journals, 3 research projects, and 18 papers in conference/workshops contributed as author/co-author. He is member of Water Environment Federation the water quality people, In -Depth Associated Member, In- Depth Network, Accra, Ghana, member of Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, Second National Representative for International Organization for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Renewable Energy Association of Swaziland, and life member of Indian National Cartographic Association. He is also serving as member of editorial board and reviewer for several journals.

Area of Interest:

Earth Science and Geography
100%
Sustainable Development
62%
Information Technology
90%
Human Geography
75%
Cultural Geography
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
30
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Salam, A. and N. Al Hosani, 2018. Urban development: Mapping social impact assessment among educators of Al Ain city. World J. Soc. Sci. Hum., 4: 1-9.
  2. Salam, A., 2016. Challenges faced by workingwomen in Al Ain city, UAE. Int. J. Hum. Arts Soc. Sci., 2: 189-197.
  3. Salam, A. and N. Al Hosani, 2016. Migration, urbanization and its implication on food security among low income households in Manzini city: Swaziland. J. Hum. Soc. Sci., 21: 73-86.
  4. Sithole T.N, A. Salam and N. Al Hosani, 2015. Land use changes at ezulwini peri - urban area in Swaziland (1992-2012). J. Sci. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol., .
  5. Salam, A., 2015. Traffic Safety: Challenges and Opportunity for Youth in UAE. In: Youth and Traffic Safety. Sidawi, B. and A.A. Almajil, (Ed.). University of Dammam, KSA, pp: 38-47.
  6. Salam, A., 2015. Climate change: the challenges for public health and environmental effects in UA In: Sustainable Development and Planning VII. Ozcevik, O. C.A. Brebbia and S.M. Sener, (Ed.). WIT Press publishes, Southampton, England, pp: 457-466.
  7. Mohamed, Y.M., K. Fatima and A. Salam, 2015. A GIS Application for Location Selection and Customers' Preferences for Shopping Malls in Al Ain City; UAE. J. Geog. Inf. Syst., 4: 76-86.
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  8. Mamba, S.F., A. Salam and G. Peter, 2015. Farmers' Perception of Climate Change a Case Study in Swaziland. J. Food Secur., 3: 47-61.
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  9. Salam, A. and H. Bonginkosi, 2014. Challenges of providing fresh water supply in Swaziland: A case study of Nhlambeni. J. Sustainable Planet, .
  10. Salam, A. and E. Mamba, 2012. Approach used by government and NON-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in promoting crop production and its implications on food security and hunger in rural Swaziland: A case study of Sithobeela area. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., .
  11. Ncamiso K., M., Matondo J.I., Nobert, and A. Salam, 2012. Evaluation of the impact of climate change on the inflow to lubovane reservoir in usutu catchment, Swaziland. Journal of Sustainable Dev. Afr., .
  12. Matondo, J.I., A. Salam and N. Coli, 2012. The Effects of Development Activities on the Occurrence of Flood in the Mbabane City: Swaziland. J. Flood Eng., 3: 93-113.
  13. Salam, A., 2011. The role of subsistence farming on rural household’s food security in Sigangeni area of Swaziland Uniswa. J. Agric., 15: 381-392.
  14. Salam, A. and M.M. Dlamini, 2011. An Assessment of the Role Played by Female Headed Households in Agricultural Performance in Nkwene area of Swaziland. J. Environ. Res. Dev., 5: 801-807.
  15. Yasmin, H., A. Salam, D. Manyatsi and O.B. Tagutanazvo, 2010. The Socio-Economic Impacts of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland. In: Socio-Economic Development and the Environment in Swaziland, Tevera, D.S. and J.I. Matondo (Eds.)., University of Swaziland, Swaziland, pp: 327-346.
  16. Salam, A., D. Manyatsi and H. Yasmin, 2010. Internal and International Migration Trends and Socio-Economic Impact in Swaziland. In: Socio-Economic Development and the Environment in Swaziland, Tevera, D.S. and J.I. Matondo (Eds.)., University of Swaziland, Swaziland, pp: 347-360.
  17. Salam, A., D. Manyatsi and D. Gamedze, 2010. Socio Economic Factors Influencing the Fertility of Single Women in Rural Swaziland: A Case study of Gucukai. In: Sustainable Initiatives in the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development: where are we? McColaugh, D. and M.J. Ketlhoilwe, (Ed.). University of Botswana, Botswana, pp: 156-166.
  18. Salam, A., 2010. Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Waste Disposal at Mangwaneni Dumpsite in Manzini: Swaziland. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., 12: 64-78.
  19. Mavimbela, N.S., A. Salam and D.S. Tevera, 2010. Rural Poverty, Water Resources and Rural Livelihoods in Mahlangatsha Inkhundla, Swaziland. J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 13: 97-109.
  20. Matondo, J.I., A. Salam and D. Mdluli, 2010. Uses of wetlands at ka-Luhleko Area in Swaziland. Uniswa Res. J. Agri. Sci. Technol., 13: 30-42.
  21. Salam, A., S.D. Tevera and S.B. Bhembe, 2009. Climate Change and the Incidence of Malaria Cases in Dvokolwako, Swaziland from 1990-2004. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., 11: 16-33.
  22. Salam, A. and R. Mathew, 2009. Millennium Development Goals Half Way Through: An Assessment of the Situation in Swazilan. In: Social and Political Identity in Swaziland in the 4th Decade of Independence and Social Science Research in Swaziland. Vilakati, J.N. (et. al.), (Ed.). Organization for Social Science Research In Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA), Swaziland, pp: 88-97.
  23. Yasmin, H. and A. Salam, 2008. Women and Development: An Innovative Move Towards Sustainable Development. In: EBook Global Sustainable Development: A Challenge for Consumer Citizens, REF. 47, CDVEC, Curriculum Development Unit (CDU), O'Donoghue, M. (Ed.). Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) and IFHC., Dublin, Bonn.
  24. Surana, N., A. Salam and H. Yasmin, 2008. Factors Hindering Small-scale Cotton Production in Ndzevane, Swazilan. In: Land and water Management in Southern Africa. Mapiki, A. and S.Makgetlaneng, (Ed.). Africa Institutes of South Africa Bhubezi Printers, Pretoria, South Africa, pp: 798-810.
  25. Singwane, S. and A. Salam, 2008. Writing a Research Report. In: Conducting a Geographical Research, Tevera, D.S. and S. Singwane (Eds.). Blue Moon Printer, Manzini, pp: 76-89.
  26. Matondo, J.I., I.G. Ndwandwe and A. Salam, 2008. Factors affecting the Sustainability of Water Supply Schemes in Swaziland: A case study of Mayiwane Community. Uniswa J. Agri. Sci. Technol., 11: 109-119.
  27. Singwane, S.S. and A. Salam, 2007. Socio-economic Constrains on Goat Farming in Lowveld of Swaziland - A Case Study of Matsanjeni. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., 9: 37-49.
  28. Salam, A. and S.S. Singwane, 2004. The potential Viability of the Satellite Bus Rank in Manzini City, Swaziland. Uniswa Res. J. Agri. Sci. Technol., 7: 140-146.
  29. Salam, A. and S. Singwane, 2004. The Effects of the Driekoppies Dam on Distribution of Trees and Carbon uptake at Timphisini area in Swaziland. Uniswa J. Agri. Sci. Technol., 7: 31-38.
  30. Salam, A. and M.S. Fortunate, 2004. Living Conditions in Informal Settlement and people's Perceptions of Their Conditions In Swaziland; Case Study of Sicelwini. Afr. J. Environ. Assess. Manage., 8: 31-56.
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