Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mizanur Rahman, Jeff Popke, Thomas W. Crawford
Summary: Riverbank erosion is a significant threat to homes, properties, and livelihoods in Bangladesh. The government has been making efforts to mitigate this hazard, but the impacts of these interventions are not well understood. This study examines the community-level response to a recently constructed concrete revetment in Ramgati, Bangladesh, combining quantitative analysis and qualitative data to assess resident perceptions and the spatial variations in the negative impacts of riverbank erosion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Shamsuzzoha, Tofael Ahamed
Summary: Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to climate change and sea level rise, leading to changes in its shorelines through accretion and erosion processes. This study utilized satellite remote sensing and GIS approaches to assess shoreline status in 1991, 2006, and 2021. The results revealed an increase in land area by 1223.94 km(2) and coastal erosion of 800.72 km(2) since 1991.
Article
Ecology
Md Sakaouth Hossain, Muhammad Yasir, Md. Shams Shahriar, Maftuha Jahan, Shanwei Liu, Abdoul Jelil Niang
Summary: This study examines morphological changes, erosion-sedimentation patterns, shoreline changes, and sediment accumulation on Sonadia Island in Southeast Bangladesh. The investigation reveals frequent and rapid modifications of the island's shoreline. Land use and cover changes, erosion, and sedimentation rates are analyzed from 1972 to 2021. High accumulation rates are attributed to various shoreline activities and natural factors.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hesham M. El-Asmar, Maysa M. N. Taha
Summary: This study evaluates the efficiency of coastal protection structures in the Damietta Promontory, Egypt. The results show that detached breakwaters and seawalls are effective in coastal protection, but seawalls lack swimming-friendly beaches. Continuous maintenance and sand nourishment are recommended for sustainable coastal development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Thomas W. Crawford
Summary: This study aims to evaluate different methods for predicting future shoreline positions and quantifies prediction performance based on the time depths of historical shoreline data and the time horizons of predicted shorelines. The results show that using more shoreline data improves prediction performance, and the prediction accuracy is higher for the immediate future compared to the more distant future.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Joshua A. Simmons, Kristen D. Splinter
Summary: This study used four different models to predict storm-driven coastal erosion and tested their skill and error distributions. The machine learning model showed the best overall skill, while the weighted ensemble approach performed well in predicting large events.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Pattrakorn Nidhinarangkoon, Sompratana Ritphring, Kanon Kino, Taikan Oki
Summary: This study was conducted in Phuket, which contributes 15% of the nation's GDP from tourism industry. Shoreline changes in beach areas were analyzed using the CoastSat open-source software and satellite imagery API. Future shoreline recession was projected based on field observation data and sea level rise scenarios. The study found mild erosion in eight locations from 2013 to 2021, with average shoreline change ranging from -4.10 to 5.47 m/year. The projection also indicated possible complete loss of 20 and 32 beaches under SSP1 2.6 and SSP5 8.5, respectively. Human activities such as coastal urbanization and development of structures along the coast were found to influence beach morphology. The study discusses the effectiveness of current coastal protection structures and proposes future management strategies.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olutoyin Adeola Fashae, Rotimi Oluseyi Obateru, Efosa Gbenga Adagbasa, Cindy Chekwubechukwu Emeh
Summary: This study aims to assess the situation, causes, and impacts of coastal erosion on selected communities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Through satellite image analysis and questionnaire surveys, it was found that there are significant differences in the extent and causes of coastal erosion in different regions, which have detrimental effects on the livelihoods and tourism industry of local communities. Moreover, these communities have a low resilience to coastal erosion, making them susceptible to the effects of climate change.
Article
Oceanography
Jay R. S. Doorga, Murughen Sadien, Nikhil A. Bheeroo, Olivier Pasnin, Oomarsing Gooroochurn, Khishma Modoosoodun-Nicolas, Vimal Ramchandur, Deepsheekha Ramharai
Summary: The rising sea level and increasing tropical storm frequency caused by climate change are threatening small Island economies that rely on their coastal environments and resources. Monitoring the evolution trends of shorelines is considered essential to improve the resilience of Island states due to the high socio-economic and environmental values of tropical sandy beaches.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wan Shiao Dong, Effi Helmy Ariffin, Cherdvong Saengsupavanich, Muhammad Aizat Mohd Rashid, Mohamad Hakim Mohd Shukri, Muhammad Zahir Ramli, Mohd Fuad Miskon, Muhammad Hafeez Jeofry, Kamaruzzaman Yunus, Nor Hisham M. Ghazali, Md Nasir Md Noh
Summary: This study evaluates coastal erosion management strategies along the monsoon-dominated coastline of Terengganu, Malaysia by assessing the efficacy of coastal protection structures. The study finds that Terengganu is the most impacted region in Malaysia in terms of coastal erosion due to a higher frequency of storms and high wave energy during the northeast monsoon. The effectiveness of coastal defence structures is evaluated by analyzing historical shoreline positions using the Digital Shoreline Analysis System (DSAS).
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Naila Matin, G. M. Jahid Hasan
Summary: This study analyzed the dynamic shoreline of Bangladesh over the past thirty years, revealing significant changes in the central zone with high erosion rates, while the eastern zone experienced a net gain in area.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Warit Charoenlerkthawin, Komkrit Bidorn, William C. Burnett, Jun Sasaki, Balamurugan Panneerselvam, Butsawan Bidorn
Summary: This study evaluates the effectiveness of grey and green solutions for coastal protection. The results indicate that nearshore breakwaters and rubble-mound-submerged breakwaters can successfully stabilize the coastline, while the use of a bamboo fence as a green solution is less effective.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chris E. Blenkinsopp, Tom E. Baldock, Paul M. Bayle, Ollie Foss, Luis P. Almeida, Stefan Schimmels
Summary: The development of coastal regions and rising sea levels have increased the risk of coastal flooding. Traditional methods for measuring wave overtopping are not suitable for dynamically stable coastal protection structures. This study explores the potential use of 2D laser scanners to remotely sense the flow volumes overtopping a porous dynamic revetment and proposes two analysis methods to estimate the overtopping volumes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Davide Pasquali, Alessandro Marucci
Summary: The text discusses the urbanization growth in flat and coastal areas globally in recent decades, emphasizing the impact of natural phenomena and human pressure on coastal dynamics. The study aims to assess the mutual interaction between land transformation and coastal management zones, studying the potential impact on local coastal communities.
Article
Ecology
D. B. Angnuureng, K. E. Brempong, P. N. Jayson-Quashigah, O. A. Dada, S. G. I. Akuoko, J. Frimpomaa, P. A. Mattah, R. Almar
Summary: Regular monitoring of coastal areas is crucial for mitigating erosive disasters. The erosion along Ghana's coastline, like other countries in the Gulf of Guinea, is a persistent issue. This study used multiple data collection methods, including drones, cameras, satellite images, and a dumpy level, to assess shoreline changes in Elmina Bay, Ghana. The results identified the causes and areas of erosion at a fine scale and highlighted the effectiveness of local video cameras and drones for monitoring shoreline changes. Satellite imagery, although a potential alternative, has limitations in temporal resolution for detecting daily or event-based beach changes.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Tanmoy Roy Tusher, Shimul Roy, Mizanur Rahman
Summary: The nationwide lockdown in Bangladesh in 2020 significantly improved air quality, especially in major cities. There was a significant decrease in NO2 and SO2 concentrations, while O3 concentrations increased slightly.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. Rafiqul Islam, M. Shahinur Islam, Nurunnaher Akter, Mohammed Mohi-Ud-Din, Mohammad Golam Mostofa
Summary: The study investigated the effects of applying a cytokinin-like stimulant on maize plants under drought stress. The results showed that an appropriate concentration of the stimulant improved growth, gas exchange, water relations, and biochemical attributes in the plants. This approach could be valuable in alleviating the adverse effects of drought in maize and other crop plants.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md. Mezanur Rahman, Mohammed Mohi-Ud-Din, Munny Akter, Erin Zaman, Sanjida Sultana Keya, Mehfuz Hasan, Mirza Hasanuzzaman
Summary: The study shows that cytokinin and gibberellic acid treatments can enhance waterlogging tolerance in mungbean. These hormones improve growth by increasing photosynthetic rate, reducing oxidative stress, enhancing osmotic adjustment, and boosting yield-related features.
Article
Agronomy
Md Abdul Mannan, Mahmuda Akter Tithi, M. Rafiqul Islam, Md Abdullah Al Mamun, Shamim Mia, Md Zillur Rahman, Mohamed F. Awad, Abdelaleim ElSayed, Elsayed Mansour, Md Sazzad Hossain
Summary: Water deficit is a major abiotic stress that severely affects wheat growth and production, especially in arid environments. This study examined the effectiveness of soil application or foliar treatment with zinc sulfate and/or iron sulfate in mitigating the negative impacts of drought stress on winter wheat. Results showed that the exogenous foliar applications were more effective in enhancing drought tolerance, especially when both micronutrients were combined. These findings suggest that this approach could be beneficial for wheat-growing regions in reducing the losses caused by drought stress.
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Giashuddin Miah, Md Rafiqul Islam, Joyashree Roy, Md Mezanur Rahman, Hasan Muhammad Abdullah
Summary: Human intervention has caused significant changes to the southeastern coastline of Bangladesh, where the longest natural sea beach Cox's Bazar is located. Over the past 30 years, nature-dependent livelihood and economic activities have provided employment and income, but have also increased exposure and vulnerability to projected climate-induced natural disasters. The changing land-use pattern due to human intervention can be clearly seen through satellite imageries. Fishing, salt-shrimp farming, fish drying, agriculture, tourism, and small trading are now the main economic activities, with human settlement expansion altering the coastal ecosystem. Salt-shrimp farming and hotel and restaurant industries are the most vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic threats, respectively.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Thomas W. Crawford
Summary: This study aims to evaluate different methods for predicting future shoreline positions and quantifies prediction performance based on the time depths of historical shoreline data and the time horizons of predicted shorelines. The results show that using more shoreline data improves prediction performance, and the prediction accuracy is higher for the immediate future compared to the more distant future.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Munshi Khaledur Rahman, Thomas W. Crawford, Sariful Islam
Summary: Coastal zones, rivers and riverine areas, and deltas have significant value for ecosystems, socio-economic, and environmental perspectives. Geospatial technologies are widely used to understand global shoreline changes. This paper conducts a literature review to identify research patterns and themes related to shoreline change detection from 2000 to 2021. The majority of the literature originates from the USA and India.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nurunnaher Akter, Tanzina Afrin Brishty, M. Abdul Karim, M. Jalal Uddin Ahmed, M. Rafiqul Islam
Summary: Understanding the water relationship and biochemical changes in response to drought is crucial for improving drought tolerance and ensuring stable wheat yield in the future. This study investigated the mechanisms of drought tolerance in two wheat varieties and found that drought decreased various water-related parameters and yield but increased osmolytes. Drought-tolerant BARI Gom 26 outperformed drought-susceptible BARI Gom 25 in terms of water relations, while also maintaining superior osmotic adjustment under drought conditions, leading to better agronomic performance.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Abiar Rahman, Asif Reza Anik, Shahrina Akhtar, Md. Nasir Uddin, Jiban Krishna Biswas, Sharif Ahmed
Summary: Minor cereals are becoming increasingly important for global food security due to their high nutritional value and tolerance to environmental stresses. In Asian countries, these crops are gaining popularity given the climate change effect. However, their current yield is low, and there is a need to strengthen research and raise awareness among farmers to ensure their sustainable production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelsea B. Best, Zeynab Jouzi, Md Sariful Islam, Timothy Kirby, Rebecca Nixon, Azmal Hossan, Richard A. Nyiawung
Summary: Climate change is expected to have complex implications for vulnerable populations, and the theory of climate gentrification provides a lens to understand its interaction with community dynamics. Using machine learning, this study identifies four clusters of vulnerability related to social, housing, and environmental variables in coastal communities along the US East Coast. The findings suggest different pathways of climate gentrification, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation planning to mitigate disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Thomas W. W. Crawford, Yang Shao
Summary: Coastal erosion is a significant threat to coastal communities worldwide, with the Lower Meghna estuary in Bangladesh being particularly vulnerable. This study assessed the impacts of historical and predicted shoreline change on different land use and land cover, and found that agricultural land was the most dominant type lost over the studied period.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Anuradha Mukherji, Scott Curtis, Jennifer Helgeson, Jamie Kruse, Ausmita Ghosh
Summary: Eastern North Carolina (ENC), a predominantly rural region, faces the challenge of managing the complex and impactful outcomes of fluvial, pluvial, and tidal flooding. This study examines the mitigation approaches pursued by rural counties in ENC, focusing on community funding, floodplain management, and barriers to adequate mitigation, using data from focus group interviews with planners and emergency managers.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Nurunnaher Akter, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Md. Abdul Karim, Md. Giashuddin Miah, Md. Mizanur Rahman
Summary: This study aims to assess the spatiotemporal rainfall variability and flash flood intensity events in the Sylhet haor region of Bangladesh. The results show that the rainfall pattern in the region is erratic and exhibits a range of spatiotemporal variability. Severe flash floods may occur in the region when the average rainfall exceeds certain thresholds. This finding is important for flood management agencies and agricultural planning.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Shimul Roy, Tanmoy Roy Tusher, Mizanur Rahman, Ryley C. Harris
Summary: This study assessed the spatio-temporal variations of PM2.5 and its health impacts in the South Asian region. The results revealed that Bangladesh had the highest PM2.5 concentration, while Maldives and Sri Lanka had lower concentrations compared to WHO standards. All South Asian countries, except Maldives, experienced an increasing trend of PM2.5. New Delhi had the highest PM2.5 concentration among major cities, and the highest concentrations were found during the pre-monsoon season.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Md Sariful Islam, Mizanur Rahman, Tanmoy Roy Tusher, Shimul Roy, Mohammad Arfar Razi
Summary: The study investigated the effects of air pollutants and meteorological variables on daily COVID-19 cases in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, finding significant correlations with relative humidity and pressure. Additionally, a nonlinear association was observed between COVID-19 cases and meteorology and air quality variables at different lag days. The results suggest the importance of implementing effective public health intervention measures to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
AEROSOL AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH
(2021)
