Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sergey Chalov, Viktor Ivanov
Summary: This paper presents a comparative study of sediment budgets for the largest Siberian rivers in Northern Eurasia. The data suggests that sediment sinks and storage in catchment and river networks dominate the sediment budget, leading to a significant decline in sediment transport compared to catchment erosion.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
P. I. A. Kinnell
Summary: The EI30 index is an event erosivity index used for predicting unit plot soil loss. The index has issues of overpredicting small soil losses and underpredicting large soil losses. This problem arises from the failure of the USLE model to consider the direct effect of runoff on soil loss. The concept of erosivity density, along with the I30 index, provides an alternative erosivity index that incorporates the direct effect of runoff on soil loss.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shishant Gupta, Chandra Shekhar Prasad Ojha, Vijay P. Singh, Adebayo J. Adeloye, Sanjay K. Jain
Summary: This study estimated soil loss in the Sutlej catchment using remote sensing and GIS techniques combined with the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) and prioritized areas for action. The research concluded that extensive control treatment is necessary for soil and water conservation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ariane O. Pinson, Jonathan S. AuBuchon
Summary: This study develops a low-cost, efficient, and objective method for projecting future Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) cover values using Landsat data, downscaled climate model data, and terrain variables. Regression-based cover values provide more accurate estimates of soil erosion and sediment yield rates compared to land cover class estimates. Using climate model data, projected end 21st century soil erosion rates for the study area are 5.5-7.5 t ha(-1) y(-1), indicating accelerated soil loss due to climate change.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fabian Santos, Nora Calle, Santiago Bonilla, Fausto Sarmiento, Mathew Herrnegger
Summary: This study implemented a multiscale methodology to assess the erosion in the Pambamarca fortress complex in northern Ecuador and proposed management strategies for the protection of this cultural and built heritage landscape.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Somil Swarnkar, Shivam Tripathi, Rajiv Sinha
Summary: The Himalayan basins are characterized by severe soil erosion rates, which are exacerbated by unsustainable agricultural activities, impacting the overall hydro-geomorphic regime of river basins. Research findings demonstrate that a significant portion of sediment production in the Ganga and Kosi basins comes from the mountainous regions, with a large proportion of sediment accommodation in the alluvial plains of the Kosi Basin.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Tousif Bhatti, Muhammad Ashraf, Arif A. Anwar
Summary: The study highlights the serious issue of soil erosion in the Gomal River catchment shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan. Solutions such as limiting erosion and implementing settling reservoirs to manage sediment entry into the irrigation system are suggested.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Pedro V. G. Batista, J. Patrick Laceby, Jessica Davies, Teotonio S. Carvalho, Diego Tassinari, Marx L. N. Silva, Nilton Curi, John N. Quinton
Summary: The study presents an approach to evaluate soil erosion and sediment delivery models by incorporating sediment source fingerprinting and sediment-rating curve uncertainty. GLUE methodology applied to SEDD model revealed partial agreement between fingerprinting results and simulations, but high uncertainty in grid-based estimates of soil erosion and sediment delivery rates. Such errors should be considered standard practice in erosion models.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefanos Stefanidis, Vasileios Alexandridis, Chrysoula Chatzichristaki, Panagiotis Stefanidis
Summary: This study aimed to assess soil loss changes in a typical Mediterranean ecosystem of Northern Greece and found that potential soil loss rates will slightly increase in the future. Appropriate erosion mitigation strategies should be applied to reduce erosion risk.
Article
Environmental Studies
Dawit Samuel Teshome, Mitiku Badasa Moisa, Dessalegn Obsi Gemeda, Songcai You
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of land use and land cover change on soil erosion and sedimentation in the Muger Sub-basin of southwestern Ethiopia, and proposed urgent policies to reduce soil loss and sedimentation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geert Sterk
Summary: The article introduces a new hillslope version of the rMMF water erosion model, allowing infiltration of surface runoff and providing examples of soil erosion modelling along real and hypothetical hillslopes. The new hillslope version divides the slope into sections with individual properties and calculates surface runoff and sediment transport for each section. The model's performance was reasonable for surface runoff and improved after calibration, demonstrating its capability to reproduce measured surface runoff and erosion amounts.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed M. Helmi
Summary: Soil erosion is a global challenge that causes environmental and economic problems. The Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and its updates are widely used for assessing soil erosion. The application of USLE is difficult due to the variability of data accuracy and resolution across different regions. This study proposes a methodology that uses remote sensing, ArcGIS, and synthetic storm distribution to collect and process the necessary data for USLE. The results show good agreement between calculated and measured sediment release in two catchments in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Eugeniusz Gil, Malgorzata Kijowska-Strugala, Piotr Demczuk
Summary: This study assessed the dynamics of surface runoff and soil erosion in the Carpathians (Poland) based on over 30 years of plot studies, determined extreme soil erosion thresholds on agricultural slopes, and estimated the C-factor of the flysch mountains. Results showed significant relationships between soil erosion and precipitation and surface runoff, with precipitation thresholds for soil erosion of various magnitudes determined. The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation highlighted the role of the C-factor in soil erosion studies, demonstrating changes of up to 69% in average soil erosion based on different C-factors. Long-term plot studies were emphasized for agricultural production and sustainable development in mountainous areas.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xixi Liu, Yufei Bao, Yuchun Wang, Di Zhang, Mingming Hu, Xinghua Wu, Jie Wen, Shanze Li, Meng Sun
Summary: Human activities have significantly impacted the Yangtze River Basin over the past 70 years, particularly in terms of soil erosion and nutrient loss. By using models and analysis, it was found that there is a spatial correlation between soil erosion and nitrogen and phosphorus loads, with a significant increase observed in 2001. Further research and analysis are necessary to evaluate and implement effective soil conservation measures in the Yangtze River Basin.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanghyun Lee, Maria L. Chu, Jorge A. Guzman, Alejandra Botero-Acosta
Summary: Soil erosion caused by unsustainable agricultural activities poses a major threat to soil health and water quality globally. A modeling framework combining physically based models like WEPP and MIKE SHE/MIKE 11 was presented in this study to quantify and simulate soil erosion. Results from scenario-based simulations in an intensively managed agricultural watershed in Illinois showed significant reductions in total soil loss and sediment yield by implementing no-till practices, particularly in areas most vulnerable to sediment production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ahsen Maqsoom, Bilal Aslam, Arbaz Yousafzai, Fahim Ullah, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Imran
Summary: The extraction of built-up area (BUA) is crucial for city planning and management. This study used Landsat-8 OLI to identify the BUA pattern in Gujranwala, Pakistan, and applied feature selection methods to improve the accuracy of pattern recognition.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahsen Maqsoom, Hasnain Mubbasit, Muwaffaq Alqurashi, Iram Shaheen, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Muhammad Ali Musarat, Alaa Salman, Bilal Aslam, Bilel Zerouali, Enas E. Hussein
Summary: This research examines the impact of employee age and industry experience on construction worker productivity through the lens of intrinsic workforce diversity factors. The study finds disagreement among employees of different ages and experiences regarding motivation, psychosocial factors, and technical skills. The findings suggest the need for financial incentives, advancement opportunities, and support for both mature and young employees to overcome intrinsic workforce diversity.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Muhammad Irfan, Raja Abubakar Khalid, Syyed Sami Ul Haq Kaka Khel, Ahsen Maqsoom, Imran Khan Sherani
Summary: The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of work-life balance on project performance, with a focus on the mediating role of job burnout and the moderating role of organizational support. Regression analysis and the Model of Preacher and Hayes were used to quantify these effects. The findings suggest that work-life balance negatively affects project performance, with organizational support playing a significant role. Job burnout was also found to be positively associated with project performance. The study provides practical implications for managers and organizations, emphasizing the importance of adopting suitable work-life balance practices and providing ample time for professionals to spend with their families.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bilal Aslam, Ahsen Maqsoom, Umer Khalil, Omid Ghorbanzadeh, Thomas Blaschke, Danish Farooq, Rana Faisal Tufail, Salman Ali Suhail, Pedram Ghamisi
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of three machine learning techniques and two multi-criteria decision-making methods for mapping landslide susceptibility in the Chitral district. The study also creates landslide inventory maps from satellite images using the change vector analysis method. The accuracy assessment shows that the machine learning techniques outperform the multi-criteria decision-making methods, with support vector machines achieving the highest accuracy.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Mahmoud Sodangi
Summary: This study aims to analyze the major limitations in international construction joint ventures in Saudi Arabia and propose a strategy for efficient implementation of such ventures, providing guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in developing effective strategies and measures.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Management
Mahmoud Sodangi, Alaa Salman
Summary: This study examined consultant-related delay factors affecting sustainable housing development in Saudi Arabia and found that lack of communication between consultants and contractors was the most crucial factor affecting timely completion of projects. The results of this study are important for practitioners and policymakers to establish sustainable strategies for mitigating project delays and enhancing project team efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chenchen Luan, Xiaoshuang Shi, Qingyuan Wang, Nodir Utashev, Rana Faisal Tufail, Ahsen Maqsoom
Summary: Steel fiber reinforced geopolymer concrete (SFRGC) has excellent mechanical properties similar to steel fiber reinforced concrete, but research on its durability is limited. This study investigates the carbonation performance of SFRGC, including carbonation depth and strength variation. The results show that SFRGC has similar permeability and carbonation depth to plain geopolymer concrete (GC), but the carbonation depth is greater than that of cement concrete due to lower alkali content in the geopolymer matrix. Carbonation has a significant negative impact on the flexural strength of SFRGC, mainly due to the decrease in steel fiber-geopolymer matrix bond strength. Using SFRGC in the atmosphere is not recommended based on these findings.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ahsen Maqsoom, Muhammad Ali Musarat, Hasnain Mubbasit, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Hassan Ashraf, Muhammad Babar Ali Rabbani, Iram Shaheen
Summary: As the global population rises, developing countries face challenges in construction project productivity due to high demand. This study examines the impact of extrinsic diversity factors on construction worker efficiency. Data was collected through a questionnaire sent to construction stakeholders in the Punjab region of Pakistan. A comparison was made based on employee characteristics such as experience and age. Older workers were negatively affected by distant construction site locations, while younger employees preferred holidays when working away from home. Lack of access to basic amenities during construction projects was a major setback for worker productivity. Experienced workers preferred working in close proximity to their homes. Newcomers faced hurdles in entering the construction sector based on ethnic factors.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Khawar Ali, Panumas Saingam, Muhammad Irshad Qureshi, Shahzad Saleem, Adnan Nawaz, Tahir Mehmood, Ahsen Maqsoom, Muhammad Waqas Malik, Suniti Suparp
Summary: Plastic waste has been increasing due to population growth and urbanization. This study investigates the use of plastic as a partial replacement for natural aggregates in concrete in order to reduce environmental impact and resource depletion. The incorporation of plastic aggregates improves workability but decreases fresh density and mechanical properties of concrete. Addition of silica fume with plastic aggregates enhances the density and mechanical properties. Overall, plastic aggregates show satisfactory performance as a partial replacement for natural aggregates, indicating their potential use in producing more eco-friendly concrete.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ahsen Maqsoom, Muhammad Zulqarnain, Muhammad Irfan, Fahim Ullah, Fahad K. Alqahtani, Khurram Iqbal Ahmad Khan
Summary: Mixed Reality (MR) has great potential for use in the construction industry in developing countries, but its adoption has not been widely researched. This study analyzes the major drivers of and barriers to the adoption of MR technologies (MRTs) in the construction sector of developing countries. A mixed methodology involving qualitative and quantitative data analysis was used. The findings reveal that the primary barriers to MR adoption include high initial investment costs, public perception of technology immaturity, limited demand, and difficulty accessing relevant experts' knowledge. The key drivers of MR adoption include improved project knowledge, reduced overall project costs, low-cost and realistic training scenarios, reduced damage and development costs, and enhanced user experience.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ahsen Maqsoom, Muhammad Umer, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Alaa Salman, Fahim Ullah, Hassan Ashraf, Muhammad Ali Musarat
Summary: Non-renewable resources are depleting while energy demand is increasing exponentially. Organizations worldwide are adopting green practices to sustain themselves and benefit society. This study identifies the critical factors that encourage individuals in construction organizations to adopt green behavior, with knowledge, awareness, behavioral intention, motivation, and environmental consciousness being significant factors. The findings highlight important considerations for future policies and provide a foundation for research in other sectors and regions.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ahsen Maqsoom, Hassan Ashraf, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Alaa Salman, Fahim Ullah, Maria Ghufran, Muhammad Ali Musarat
Summary: This study examines the impact of error-management climate, safety climate, and psychological capital as a mediator on job stress in the construction industry. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 144 respondents. The results show positive associations between error-management climate and psychological capital, safety climate and psychological capital, and a negative association between safety climate and job stress. Psychological capital partially mediates the effect of error-management climate on job stress. This study provides innovative contributions to the limited research on psychological capital in the construction industry and the interactions among safety climate, error-management climate, psychological capital, and job stress.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hassan Ashraf, Mir Kiannat Ejaz, Shoeb Ahmed Memon, Yuzhong Shen, Ahsen Maqsoom, Riza Yosia Sunindijo
Summary: This study aims to develop a two-step working model of safety knowledge in translating safety climate into safety behavior. The results support the effectiveness of this model, highlighting the importance of articulating tacit safety knowledge and improving workers' systematic problem solving capacity in a favorable safety climate.
ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECTURAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Hamza, Rai Waqas Azfar, Khwaja Mateen Mazher, Basel Sultan, Ahsen Maqsoom, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Zubair Ahmed Memon
Summary: Prefabricated construction is seen as a crucial sustainable construction technology globally, offering solutions to manage construction waste and address productivity issues in the industry. However, research reveals a lack of adoption of this technology in the building sector. This study used a modified technology acceptance model (TAM) to understand the acceptance and factors influencing the usage of prefabricated construction technology in Pakistan's building construction industry. Data collected from 250 building construction experts were analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling, showing that stakeholders' perceptions of ease-of-use, usefulness, trust, and satisfaction strongly influenced PCT acceptance. The results can guide industry stakeholders in effectively planning, strategizing, and promoting the adoption of PCT for sustainable construction outcomes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bilal Aslam, Ahsen Maqsoom, Abdul Mutal Saeed, Umer Khalil
Summary: This research evaluates the impact of land use and land cover (LULC) on debris flow in the Gilgit to Khunjerab region. LULC stimulations for 2026 and 2030 are conducted using the MOLUSCE plugin, and debris flow susceptibility mapping is done using a linear aggression model. The findings show that debris flow susceptibility increases as LULC changes, with high susceptibility zones expanding. The model has high success and prediction rates for both current and stimulated years. The research suggests that the impact of LULC will continue to grow in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
