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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xin-Yu Wang, Guang Li, Jih-Fu Tu, Nguyen Thi To Khuyen, Chun-Yen Chang
Summary: This study focuses on how new communication technology is implemented in education, especially with the key role of teachers. The results reveal the importance of teachers' capability and determination in successfully adopting new technology in education. While teachers and students prefer traditional teaching methods, there is a potential for implementing new technologies with appropriate support.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
AbdulHafeez Muhammad, Ansar Siddique, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Uzma Khaliq, Ali M. Aseere, Mohd Abul Hasan, Mohamed Rafik N. Qureshi, Basit Shahzad
Summary: In the higher education sector, academic websites play a crucial role in providing information and resources to various users. Designing academic websites to accommodate users with different needs and technological competences is essential. Using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method, this study identified and prioritized critical usability factors for academic websites, proposing an evaluation framework to address real usability issues.
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Environmental Sciences
Boutheina Farhat, Dhekra Souissi, Rabeb Mahfoudhi, Ranya Chrigui, Abdelaziz Sebei, Abdallah Ben Mammou
Summary: In this research, the groundwater potential recharge model of the Mornag plain in North Tunisia was determined using the multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) and analytical hierarchical process (AHP) method based on GIS. Eight influential factors including lithology, land use/land cover, hydrogeomorphology, elevation, rainfall, drainage density, lineament density, and soil were used in the groundwater recharge modeling. The results showed that 20% of the total area had very high to high groundwater recharge potential. The validation of results using the histogram method revealed that 41% of the total area corresponded to moderate to very high recharge potential classes. The GIS-MCDM-AHP model is useful for better management and planning of groundwater resources and implementation of wells and hydraulic structures in arid and semi-arid areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Shuva Gautam, Luc LeBel, Baburam Rijal
Summary: Forest biomass is a promising bioenergy feedstock with renewable and available qualities. However, its voluminous and heterogeneous characteristics, as well as supply uncertainties, pose challenges. The use of terminals can help secure a uniform supply of biomass by treating and storing it. The decision to use a terminal should consider diverse factors that affect its effectiveness. This study develops a multi-criteria decision-making framework that integrates quantitative and qualitative factors to select terminals, proving to be effective in identifying terminals with high potential to generate value for the bioenergy supply chain.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hyunjin Lim, Sunkuk Kim, Yonggu Kim, Seunghyun Son
Summary: Studies have shown that improving safety climate quality positively impacts reducing accidents. Managing all areas at a high level in companies is challenging due to limited resources, hence the need for a step-by-step strategy to enhance safety climate, analyze factors' relative importance using AHP, and allocate resources accordingly. The study aims to derive the relative priorities of safety climate evaluation factors, with an emphasis on worker safety priority and compliance with safety regulations as crucial dimensions.
Article
Forestry
Emily Garcia-Montiel, Frederick Cubbage, Alberto Rojo-Alboreca, Miriam Mirelle Morones-Esquivel, Concepcion Lujan-Alvarez, Eusebio Montiel-Antuna, Pablito Marcelo Lopez-Serrano, Fernando Perez-Rodriguez, Jose Javier Corral-Rivas
Summary: This paper focuses on the forest certification schemes used in Mexico and uses the AHP method to study the main impacts of forest certification in Mexico. The environmental principle is identified as the most important factor, followed by the social and economic principles. Forest management and production, biodiversity, and forest protection are considered to be the most relevant criteria. Forest certification in Mexico has positive impacts on educational institutions, community services, and forest management.
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Environmental Sciences
Zeyi Zhang, Shuangxi Zhang, Mengkui Li, Yu Zhang, Meng Chen, Qing Zhang, Zhouqing Dai, Jing Liu
Summary: The groundwater potential of the Gannan region in China was assessed using the SWAT model and AHP. Eight assessment factors were constructed, and two groundwater potential maps were created based on overlay analysis. The validation results showed that the potential calculated by recharge was more accurate and could provide a theoretical basis for groundwater management and exploration in the area.
Article
Business
Sunita Guru, Anamika Sinha, Pradeep Kautish
Summary: This study aims to rank possible destinations for medical tourists visiting emerging countries for medical treatments. The findings indicate that India is preferred due to low cost and high medical staff quality. Singapore and Thailand are also preferred destinations for quality and technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EMERGING MARKETS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eman Mostafa, Xuxiang Li, Mohammed Sadek
Summary: Quick population increase and the desire for urbanization are driving urban expansion on agricultural lands in Egypt. This study uses satellite images to analyze the trend of Land Use Land Cover Change (LULCC), predicts future LULCC using models, and assesses the impact of urbanization on land surface temperature. The findings provide insights for decision makers to develop sustainable land use strategies.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Saira Naseer, Huaming Song, Muhammad Shamrooz Aslam, Daud Abdul, Arsalan Tanveer
Summary: Global health and development regimes are threatened by COVID-19 and the Delta variant, prompting experts and policymakers to pledge efforts to combat climate change. China is on the path to green economic efficiency, facing challenges in the process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muge Unal Cilek, Esra Deniz Guner, Senem Tekin
Summary: This study combined the F-AHP and MaxEnt methods to determine suitable wind farm locations in Hatay Province, Turkey. The results showed that wind speed, air densities, and elevation are important factors in location selection. The prioritization and combination of model results can help decision-makers select the optimum wind farm location.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ramu Penki, Sai Santosh Basina, Srinivasa Rao Tanniru
Summary: This study integrates remote sensing data, GIS, and AHP to establish a flood susceptibility map of Krishna District. The results demonstrate the potential of GIS and AHP in identifying areas vulnerable to floods.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Khaled Yousef Almansi, Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff, Bahareh Kalantar, Ahmad Fikri Abdullah, Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Naonori Ueda
Summary: This study focuses on the suitable site identification for constructing a hospital in Malacca, Malaysia. The MLP model showed high correlation and reliability, achieving a prediction accuracy of 80%. The findings suggest that the MLP model is a promising approach for hospital location suitability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Hayatzadeh, Vahid Moosavi, Ramyar Aliramaee
Summary: The main purposes of this study are to evaluate the factors affecting soil erosion and to assess the results of the Taguchi method using the AHP method. The weights for the factors and levels affecting soil erosion were determined by the AHP method. The Taguchi method provided more reliable results compared to the AHP method.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEDIMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Girish Gopinath, Nalukudiparambil Jesiya, Ashokan Laila Achu, Arun Bhadran, Udayar Pillai Surendran
Summary: In this study, a GIS-coupled fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) technique was used to evaluate landslide-susceptible zones in a highland segment of the Southern Western Ghats. The results showed that the landslide susceptibility map generated was reliable for future hazard mitigation and land use planning in the study area, with an AUC score of 79% and F1 score of 85%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
C. Rishma, Yashwant B. Katpatal
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kaushlendra Verma, Yashwant B. Katpatal
Article
Engineering, Civil
C. Rishma, Yashwant B. Katpatal
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vikas K. Patel, Prakash A. Taksal, Digambar S. Londhe, Yashwant B. Katpatal
Summary: The spatial distribution of aerosol loading in India shows that Western India has lower levels compared to the northern and eastern parts. Spring exhibits higher aerosol loading, likely due to meteorological conditions bringing in more dust and aerosols. Mumbai has shown a consistent increasing trend in aerosol loading from 2000 to 2016.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
M. S. Mukesh, Yashwant B. Katpatal
Summary: This study proposes a methodology to assess the vulnerability of urban watersheds' road networks to floods, and the impact of road construction or reconstruction on topography. The research found that the changed topography due to road reconstruction affected the flow regime of the Nagpur urban watersheds.
ASCE-ASME JOURNAL OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS PART A-CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
M. S. Mukesh, Yashwant B. Katpatal, Digambar S. Londhe
Summary: This study examines vehicular mobility on urban road networks under nonflood and flood conditions, identifies affected regions under flood conditions, and suggests distributing major roads with greater impedance during floods throughout the region to mitigate the impact of floods on mobility during urban planning.
ASCE-ASME JOURNAL OF RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS PART A-CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yashwant B. Katpatal, Sanket Thorat
Summary: Road infrastructure, essential for mobility and accessibility in urban residential areas, can be negatively impacted by improper development. This study introduces a Road Infrastructure Development Index (RIDI) to evaluate the level of road infrastructure development in different areas, which can be used for planning, monitoring, and improving road infrastructure in urban residential layouts.
JOURNAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
M. S. Mukesh, Yashwant B. Katpatal, Digambar S. Londhe
Summary: This study examines the resilience of urban road networks under flood conditions and proposes a novel method to measure road network resilience using nonstructural measures. The study identifies zones with lower and higher road network resilience and suggests ways to improve road network resilience in flood-prone areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RESILIENCE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yashwant B. B. Katpatal, Chandan Kumar Singh
Summary: This study aims to redesign the groundwater level monitoring network (GWLMN) for the Wainganga Basin, Central India, by simulating groundwater flow, analyzing uncertainty, and optimizing the network using hydrological and anthropogenic parameters. The study suggests that at least 116 observation wells are significant for the GWLMN and incorporating hydrological and anthropogenic parameters is important for the design.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Environmental
Priyesh Biroju, Y. B. Katpatal
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHALLENGES IN GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Environmental
A. B. Jipkate, D. S. Londhe, Y. B. Katpatal
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHALLENGES IN GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
M. S. Mukesh, Y. B. Katpatal
APPLICATIONS OF GEOMATICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Civil
N. P. Anoona, Y. B. Katpatal
APPLICATIONS OF GEOMATICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chandan Kumar Singh, Yashwant B. Katpatal
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Digambar S. Londhe, Yashwant B. Katpatal
JOURNAL OF AGROMETEOROLOGY
(2020)