Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Clara Lefevre, Megan Balks, Generose Nziguheba, Rosa M. Poch
Summary: This special issue explores policies and practices to address soil erosion, highlighting the importance of policy development, implementation, and socioeconomic aspects in sustainable soil management practices. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and a combination of strategies tailored to the specific context is necessary. Effective interaction between policymakers and local farmers, as well as understanding the needs and limitations of the farmers, is crucial for successful policy development and implementation.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Bidyut Baran Saha, Yoshinori Hamamoto
Summary: The International Conference on Polygeneration (ICP) was initiated in 2007 by Universidad Rovira I Virgili in Spain. The 5th meeting (ICP 2019) was held at Kyushu University in May 2019, featuring three keynote lectures, two-panel discussions, and 113 contributed papers. Selected papers were peer-reviewed and nine of them were published in a special issue of Applied Thermal Engineering.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jie Lu, Joao Gama, Xin Yao, Leandro Minku
Summary: In recent years, stream learning has significantly developed in both conceptual and application levels, becoming a hot research direction in machine learning and data science. Advancements include detecting concept drift, adapting to drifts, and utilizing online, active, incremental, and reinforcement learning in data streaming scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Elena Blokhina
Summary: This special issue features papers presented at the International Symposium on Integrated Circuits and Systems (ISICAS) 2021, held in Singapore in December 2021. The symposium, organized by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS), focuses on original research in integrated circuits and systems, with a requirement for experimental results in CMOS, hybrid, SiP, or SoC implementations.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS I-REGULAR PAPERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Robert M. Cuzner, Josep M. Guerrero
Summary: The concept of DC power and energy delivery is increasingly applied in various fields, with protection becoming a paramount concern. From low voltage LVDC to high voltage HVDC, the demand for DC distribution is continuously increasing. The future trend is moving towards MVDC power and energy distribution.
IEEE JOURNAL OF EMERGING AND SELECTED TOPICS IN POWER ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Edoardo Bonizzoni, Sebastian Hoyos
Summary: This special issue of TCAS-II includes papers presented at ISICAS, focusing on hybrid, SiP, or SoC implementations of circuits and systems with state-of-the-art experimental results.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II-EXPRESS BRIEFS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Gustavo Olague, Mario Koppen, Oscar Cordon
Summary: This article introduces the field of Evolutionary Computer Vision (ECV), which is at the intersection of computer vision (CV) and evolutionary computation (EC). ECV utilizes evolutionary algorithms and metaheuristic approaches combined with analytical methods to achieve human-competitive results. It aims to design software and hardware solutions for challenging CV problems and enhance our understanding of visual processing in nature.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Information Systems
Amrit Mukherjee, Mahmoud Daneshmand, Kathy Grise, Amir H. Gandomi
Summary: This article provides an overview of a collection of research studies focusing on the integration of IoT applications to advance healthcare services in smart cities. The studies cover a wide range of areas in healthcare, including privacy preservation, telemedicine, smart healthcare systems, and security, and propose innovative solutions.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Edoardo Bonizzoni, Sebastian Hoyos
Summary: This special issue of IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems-Part II: Express Briefs continues the tradition of publishing selected best papers from the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS). The papers included in this issue will not appear in the Proceedings of the IEEE ISCAS. Moreover, IEEE CASS aims to shift the role of IEEE conferences towards networking events and discussions on ongoing research efforts.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II-EXPRESS BRIEFS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yajun Ha, Edoardo Bonizzoni
Summary: The special issue of IEEE TCAS-II includes the best papers accepted at the 2019 ISCAS, which will only be published in IEEE Xplore and not included in the ISCAS Proceedings. IEEE CASS aims to shift the focus of IEEE conferences towards networking events and scientific discussions.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS II-EXPRESS BRIEFS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Information Systems
Liuqing Yang, Wentao Huang, Vassilios G. Agelidis, Dongliang Duan, Yang Cao
Summary: Recent years have seen significant advancements in the power grid, such as the replacement of traditional mechanical components with intelligent electronics devices, the introduction of renewable energy resources and large-scale energy storage, the production of smart appliances for customized and efficient energy usage, and the implementation of advanced sensors for real-time monitoring. In essence, the power grid is transforming into a big Internet of Things (IoT) network, where individual components operate intelligently in a distributed but interconnected manner.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2023)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Information Systems
Merouane Debbah, Hongliang Zhang, Walid Saad, Lingyang Song
Summary: The emerging UAVs have a larger service coverage for sensing purposes, but due to limited computation capability, real-time sensory data needs to be transmitted to the BS/server for processing. The use of cellular networks to support data transmission for UAVs is called the Internet of UAVs, for which 3GPP has approved a study item to seamlessly integrate UAVs into future cellular networks.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Saeid Haghbin, Amir Sajjad Bahman, Hao Chen
Summary: Hybrid and all-electric vehicles have gained significant market share and are expected to see rapid development in the coming years. The powertrain unit in different configurations generates traction force in vehicles. More consistency and unification between the industry and academia are needed for better results.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Guifang Li, Ben Eggleton, Rene-Jean Essiambre, Daoxin Dai, Yikai Su
Summary: This article introduces the special issue of PTL, which includes excellent papers from ACP 2021 and provides additional technical results and in-depth discussions and insights.
IEEE PHOTONICS TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Huazhu Fu, Yitian Zhao, Pew-Thian Yap, Carola-Bibiane Schonlieb, Alejandro F. Frangi
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing attention on geometric deep learning (GDL) and its applications to various problems in medical imaging. Unlike convolutional neural networks (CNNs) limited to grid-structured data, GDL can handle non-Euclidean data and is well-suited for medical imaging data. However, there are still questions on how to learn representations of non-Euclidean medical imaging data effectively, perform convolution on graphs, handle heterogeneous data, and improve the interpretability of GDL. After discussing with domain experts, a special issue is identified as necessary to bring attention to these topics in the medical imaging community.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genetu Fekadu, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Fei Peng, Mitsuru Tsubo, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Asaminew Tassew, Temesgen Mulualem, Simeneh Demissie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of soil bunds on the monthly and diurnal dynamics of soil respiration rates in the highlands of the Upper Blue Nile basin in Ethiopia. The results showed that soil bunds significantly influenced soil respiration rates, and seasonal variation was influenced by soil temperature and moisture, while diurnal variation was influenced by soil temperature.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kindiye Ebabu, Gebeyehu Taye, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Enyew Adgo, Mitsuru Tsubo, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Dagnenet Sultan, Dagnachew Aklog, Teshager Admasu, Bas Van Wesemael, Jean Poesen
Summary: This study examined the runoff and soil loss responses under different land management practices in three climatic regions of the Ethiopian highlands. The results showed significant variations in runoff and soil loss amounts, highlighting the importance of carefully designing and evaluating soil and water conservation measures specific to land use and climatic conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nigussie Haregeweyn, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Mitsuru Tsubo, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Kindiye Ebabu, Matthias Vanmaercke, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Eddy J. Langendoen, Zerihun Nigussie, Tadesual Asamin Setargie, Benedict Nzioki Maurice, Taye Minichil, Asres Elias, Jian Sun, Jean Poesen
Summary: Sustainable land management (SLM) is essential for reducing land degradation and desertification, but there is a lack of comprehensive reviews on its spatial distribution, prospects, and challenges. We analyzed data from a global SLM database, academic research papers, and found that dissemination and research on SLM were better in dry subhumid countries with medium scores on the Human Development Index (HDI), while humid countries with low HDI values had lower dissemination and research. Cropland and water erosion were the main focus areas, while other land use types and SLM purposes received less attention. The limited evidence-based SLM dissemination in countries with high soil erosion rates and low HDI scores can be addressed through integrating existing scientific research and SLM databases using the proposed Research Evidence for SLM framework. However, detailed country-specific studies are needed to develop appropriate evidence-based SLM dissemination strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Meng Zhou, Yang Xiao, Leilei Xiao, Yansheng Li, Xingyi Zhang, Richard M. Cruse, Xiaobing Liu
Summary: Through experimental research on Mollisols, it was found that adding agricultural waste could enhance soil aggregate stability, and the dominating factor affecting its stabilization remains controversial. The study investigated the influences of different fertilization managements on the contents and molecular characterization of organic carbon (OC) fractions, and clarified the underlying mechanism of soil aggregate stability change. The addition of manure significantly increased SOC content and crop yield, and improved aggregate stability.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ayele Almaw Fenta, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Hiroshi Yasuda, Mitsuru Tsubo, Pasquale Borrelli, Takayuki Kawai, Ashebir Sewale Belay, Kindiye Ebabu, Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Dagnenet Sultan, Tadesaul Asamin Setargie, Abdelrazek Elnashar, Panos Panagos
Summary: Rainfall erosivity is a crucial factor in soil erosion caused by water, and rain-gauge measurements are commonly used to estimate it. However, long-term and sub-hourly resolution gauge records are lacking in many areas. Satellite observations provide continuous estimates of rainfall but may be biased in estimating rainfall erosivity. In this study, we combined high-temporal-resolution satellite data with annual rainfall erosivity observations to improve the accuracy of global rainfall erosivity estimates.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Misganaw Walie, Firew Tegegne, Yeshambel Mekuriaw, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Asaminew Tassew, Shigdaf Mekuriaw, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Toshiya Okuro, Mitsuru Tsubo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Enyew Adgo, Temesgen Mulualem
Summary: This study in the dryland areas of northwestern Ethiopia demonstrated that the application of farmyard manure and enrichment planting with improved forages can significantly increase biomass yield and nutritional value, and improve soil chemical properties. Among the treatments, the combination of desho grass, farmyard manure, and Desmodium showed the greatest improvement in grazing land productivity.
RANGELAND ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dagnenet Sultan, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Mitsuru Tsubo, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Kindiye Ebabu, Tadesual Asamin Setargie
Summary: This study analyzed the dynamics of peak flow response time (T-L) in a tropical watershed and its sub-watersheds in Ethiopia, considering the changes in land use from 1982 to 2017 and the implementation of soil and water conservation (SWC) practices since 2011. It was found that T-L varied in different time periods and sub-watersheds, likely due to changes in land use and SWC practices. The results provide valuable information for the design of sustainable development strategies in tropical regions of Ethiopia and elsewhere.
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Enyew Adgo, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Jose Miguel Reichert, Temesgen Mulualem Aragie, Kefyialew Tilahun
Summary: Data from remote sensing devices are crucial for monitoring environmental protection and estimating crop yields. This study used Sentinel-2, spectroradiometric, and ground-truthing data to estimate the grain yield of teff and finger millet in Ethiopia. The results showed that the enhanced vegetation index (EVI) and normalized-difference vegetation index (NDVI) provided the best fit to the data in predicting crop yields. Soil bund construction and vegetation indices had significant impacts on crop yields. The findings suggest that Sentinel-2 and spectroradiometric-based monitoring can help improve food production and environmental quality.
Article
Environmental Studies
Tadesual Asamin Setargie, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Mitsuru Tsubo, Mauro Rossi, Francesca Ardizzone, Matthias Vanmaercke, Sofie De Geeter, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Kindiye Ebabu, Mesenbet Yibeltal, Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Dagnenet Sultan, Benedict Nzioki, Taye Minichil Meshesha
Summary: This study investigated the impact of changes in rainfall, land use/land cover, and land use management practices on gully erosion in two midland watersheds in Ethiopia. Results showed that static topographic and erosion channel thresholds could predict gully initiation. The combination of land use/land cover and land use management significantly reduced the impact of rainfall on gully erosion in the treated watershed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mesenbet Yibeltal, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Assefa D. Zegeye, Tesfa Gebrie Andualem, Se Jin Oh, Jong Cheol Lee, Min Woo Kang, Sang Soo Lee
Summary: Soil erosion is a global problem that poses a threat to the environment and the future of economic and social development. This study aims to investigate the impact of steep slopes and gullies on erosion in high precipitation tropical areas of the Ethiopian highlands. Monitoring of discharge and sediment concentration was carried out using a trapezoidal weir at the head and tail of the gully from 2017 to 2020. The study findings provided insights into runoff patterns, sediment dynamics, and practical recommendations for managing gully erosion in the future.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Mitsuru Tsubo, Hiroshi Yasuda, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Yihun Taddele Dile, Haimanote Kebede Bayabil, Seifu Admassu Tilahun
Summary: This study examined the spatiotemporal variability and trends of rainfall and temperature in Ethiopia from 1901 to 2020. The results showed that inter-seasonal variability of rainfall and temperature was more pronounced than interannual variability. Only a small percentage of the country experienced statistically significant decreasing and increasing trends of rainfall, while there was a significant increasing trend of temperature. This study suggests the need for more attention and further research on climate change-sensitive zones in Ethiopia.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Panos Panagos, Tomislav Hengl, Ichsani Wheeler, Pawel Marcinkowski, Montfort Bagalwa Rukeza, Bofu Yu, Jae E. Yang, Chiyuan Miao, Nabansu Chattopadhyay, Seyed Hamidreza Sadeghi, Yoav Levi, Gunay Erpul, Christian Birkel, Natalia Hoyos, Paulo Tarso S. Oliveira, Carlos A. Bonilla, Werner Nel, Hassan Al Dashti, Nejc Bezak, Kristof Van Oost, Saso Petan, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Mario Perez-Bidegain, Leonidas Liakos, Cristiano Ballabio, Pasquale Borrelli
Summary: The Global Rainfall Erosivity Database (GloREDa) is a platform containing rainfall erosivity values for almost 4000 stations globally. It was compiled through a global collaboration between researchers, meteorological services, and environmental organizations from 65 countries. The database also includes mean monthly erosivity data for 94% of the stations. Monthly erosivity datasets at 1 km resolution can be predicted using machine learning methods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genetu Fekadu, Enyew Adgo, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Fei Peng, Temesgen Mulualem, Mitsuru Tsubo, Asaminew Tassew, Tsugiyuki Masunaga, Getu Abebe, Anteneh Wubet
Summary: In this study, the researchers examined the variability of soil respiration (Rs) under different land uses and its influencing factors. The results showed that Rs was significantly higher in teff farmland and khat plantation compared to grazing land in winter and spring, while Rs in grazing land was higher in autumn. Moreover, the influence of environmental factors on Rs varied spatially and temporally.
MODELING EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mulatu Liyew Berihun, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Mitsuru Tsubo, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Kindiye Ebabu, Haimanote Kebede Bayabil, Yihun Taddele Dile
Summary: This study examines the impact of land use and management practices on runoff and sediment loss in the Ethiopian highlands. It finds that land use changes can significantly reduce water and soil erosion, and that improving vegetation cover and adopting best land management practices are effective and climate-resilient strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Borrelli, Christine Alewell, Jae E. Yang, Nejc Bezak, Yixian Chen, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Arthur Nicolaus Fendrich, Surya Gupta, Francis Matthews, Sirio Modugno, Nigussie Haregeweyn, David A. Robinson, Florence Tan, Matthias Vanmaercke, Gert Verstraeten, Diana C. S. Vieira, Panos Panagos
Summary: This study uses a multi-model approach to assess the susceptibility of global croplands to different erosion processes and reports their co-occurrence. The results show that 36% of global croplands are highly susceptible to a single erosion process, 18% to two processes, and 1.4% to three or more processes. Additionally, an estimated 0.82 billion hectares of croplands may be affected by increases in water and wind erosion.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2023)
