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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mahmoud M. Khalil, Abotalib Z. Abotalib, Mohamed H. Farag, Mostafa Rabei, Ahmed A. Abdelhady, Thomas Pichler
Summary: This study used an integrated methodology to assess the causes of waterlogging and its impact on groundwater quality in the desert fringes of the Nile Valley in Egypt. Findings suggest that flood irrigation, non-planned cultivation, and wrong management decisions significantly contributed to the development of waterlogging in the area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadja den Besten, Susan Steele-Dunne, Richard de Jeu, Pieter van der Zaag
Summary: Waterlogging is becoming a critical issue in irrigated agriculture, negatively affecting crop productivity. Monitoring and preventing waterlogging through improved evaporation models is crucial. Future research should focus on combining remote sensing and ancillary data to monitor waterlogging, as well as utilizing drainage parameters derived from high spatial resolution DEMs.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ajay Singh
Summary: Expanding irrigated agriculture is essential to feed the growing global population, but it can lead to soil salinization without proper management, which is a persistent environmental issue. Over 20% of global irrigated areas currently face soil salinization and waterlogging, with potential expansion to over 50% by 2050. Proper management of soil salinization is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals, and comprehensive measures are needed to address this environmental problem.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Reznik, A. Dinar, S. Bresney, L. Forni, B. Joyce, S. Wallander, D. Bigelow, I Kan
Summary: Managed aquifer recharge is a human intervention to supplement groundwater aquifers and mitigate climate uncertainty's impact on irrigated agriculture. It has the potential to increase groundwater levels and be subject to second-best arrangements among water users. However, the quantity recharged is sensitive to climate conditions and hydrological properties.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Vera Snezhko, Pavel Mikheev, Dmitrii Benin, Nadezhda Gavrilovskaya, Larisa Zhuravleva
Summary: The study aims to build a mathematical model to assess the intensity of the reduction and restoration of irrigated lands' state in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The methods of the theory of random processes are proposed to estimate the intensity of reduction and restoration of irrigated lands' state. The results provide intensity values characterizing changes in the state of land in the region.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mesfin Benti Tolera, Il-Moon Chung
Summary: Groundwater in Ethiopia is threatened by rapid urbanization and industrial expansion, with recharge mostly occurring from July to October. SWAT model was used for recharge estimation, while MODFLOW 2005 was utilized for groundwater flow system numerical simulations, revealing areas of interactions between the river and groundwater. The study suggests that increasing pumping rates or reducing recharge poses significant risks to groundwater sustainability in the area.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olabode Emmanuel Ogunmakinde, Temitope Egbelakin, William Sher
Summary: The construction industry plays a crucial role in a country's economic growth, but it has been criticized for generating high volumes of waste and obstructing sustainable development goals. The concept of the circular economy, which aims to minimize waste by keeping materials and resources in a closed loop, has gained traction as a potential solution for achieving sustainable development. This study proposes a framework that establishes the relationship between sustainable development goals, construction waste management, and the circular economy, with the aim of directing future research, policies, and innovations for sustainable development.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ajay Singh
Summary: The advancement of irrigated agriculture is crucial for meeting the increasing food demands of the global population, but inadequate management can lead to hydrological issues. The study developed and utilized a simple groundwater recharge model to assess the hydrological problems in a region of northwest India through long-term seasonal groundwater recharge analysis.
NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
B. J. M. Goes
Summary: The state of groundwater in South Sudan is heavily reliant on the Umm Ruwaba Formation and Basement Complex geological formations, with varying water resource potential due to factors such as depth, transmissivity, and salinity levels.
HYDROGEOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Moheb Qasemi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Tarek Ben Hassen, Mohammad Iman Askari, Hamid El Bilali
Summary: The agricultural sector plays a crucial role in achieving the SDGs. This study investigates the perceptions and attitudes of agricultural experts in Guilan Province, Iran towards the SDGs, and identifies their educational needs and areas requiring more attention.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Saeed, Ahsan Maqbool, Muhammad Adnan Ashraf, Muhammad Arshad, Kashif Mehmood, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Arslan Farid
Summary: Irrigated agriculture, especially cotton cultivation, heavily relies on water resources. This study examines water productivity and cotton yield under different planting methods, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in the face of climate change. The findings underline the significance of considering future climate scenarios and groundwater recharge in irrigated agriculture.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. Mijic, L. Liu, J. O'Keeffe, B. Dobson, K. P. Chun
Summary: This article emphasizes the need to consider the broader systems perspective and the complexity of human-water interactions when implementing technological solutions in water management, in order to avoid unintended consequences. The application of a systems meta-model reveals the critical links between humans and water, providing guidance for coordinated solutions and sustainable water management.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sergio Barta, Daniel Belanche, Marta Flavian, Mari Cruz Terre
Summary: When companies work towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), they not only contribute to environmental protection and social and economic welfare, but also potentially improve customer-organization relationships. This article investigates the specific impacts of implementing environmental, social, or economic SDGs on consumer perceptions of a firm's reputation, trust, and user-organization identification, which in turn influence their loyalty intentions. The research findings suggest that in an educational context, social and economic SDGs are more relevant than environmental SDGs, and implementing SDGs has positive implications for the organization in terms of increased user loyalty.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xinwei Yin, Qi Feng, Xinjun Zheng, Xue Wu, Meng Zhu, Fangqiang Sun, Yan Li
Summary: The study found that the application of water-saving irrigation techniques and increased total precipitation altered water exchange fluxes and groundwater dynamics, significantly reducing spatial heterogeneity in soil moisture in oasis fields. Water-saving irrigation, in conjunction with restrictions on land reclamation and adjustments in water management practices, is the most effective way to maintain the coexistence of oasis and desert ecosystems in arid inland regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Chenda Deng, Ryan T. Bailey
Summary: This study aims to quantify the impact of recharge ponds on groundwater state variables and fluxes in an irrigated stream-aquifer system. Through the use of numerical modeling and a linked agroecosystem-groundwater modeling system, the study finds that recharge ponds have a significant influence on groundwater levels and interactions with rivers.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Arfan Arshad, Ali Mirchi, Javier Vilcaez, Muhammad Umar Akbar, Kaveh Madani
Summary: High-resolution, continuous groundwater data is crucial for adaptive aquifer management. This study presents a predictive modeling framework that incorporates covariates and existing observations to estimate groundwater level changes. The framework outperforms other methods and provides reliable estimates for unmonitored sites. The study also examines groundwater level changes in different regions and highlights the importance of effective aquifer management.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lihua Chen, Jie Deng, Wenzhe Yang, Hang Chen
Summary: A new grid-based distributed karst hydrological model (GDKHM) is developed to simulate streamflow in the flood-prone karst area of Southwest China. The results show that the GDKHM performs well in predicting floods and capturing the spatial variability of karst system.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Faruk Gurbuz, Avinash Mudireddy, Ricardo Mantilla, Shaoping Xiao
Summary: Machine learning algorithms have shown better performance in streamflow prediction compared to traditional hydrological models. In this study, researchers proposed a methodology to test and benchmark ML algorithms using artificial data generated by physically-based hydrological models. They found that deep learning algorithms can correctly identify the relationship between streamflow and rainfall in certain conditions, but fail to outperform traditional prediction methods in other scenarios.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yadong Ji, Jianyu Fu, Bingjun Liu, Zeqin Huang, Xuejin Tan
Summary: This study distinguishes the uncertainty in drought projection into scenario uncertainty, model uncertainty, and internal variability uncertainty. The results show that the estimation of total uncertainty reaches a minimum in the mid-21st century and that model uncertainty is dominant in tropical regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Z. R. van Leeuwen, M. J. Klaar, M. W. Smith, L. E. Brown
Summary: This study quantifies the effectiveness of leaky dams in reducing flood peak magnitude using a transfer function noise modelling approach. The results show that leaky dams have a significant but highly variable impact on flood peak magnitude, and managing expectations should consider event size and type.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zeda Yin, Yasaman Saadati, M. Hadi Amini, Linlong Bian, Beichao Hu
Summary: Combined sewer overflows pose significant threats to public health and the environment, and various strategies have been proposed to mitigate their adverse effects. Smart control strategies have gained traction due to their cost-effectiveness but face challenges in balancing precision and computational efficiency. To address this, we propose exploring machine learning models and the inversion of neural networks for more efficient CSO prediction and optimization.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qimou Zhang, Jiacong Huang, Jing Zhang, Rui Qian, Zhen Cui, Junfeng Gao
Summary: This study developed a N-cycling model for lowland rural rivers covered by macrophytes and investigated the N imports, exports, and response to sediment dredging. The findings showed a considerable N retention ability in the study river, with significant N imports from connected rivers and surrounding polders. Sediment dredging increased particulate nitrogen resuspension and settling rates, while decreasing ammonia nitrogen release, denitrification, and macrophyte uptake rates.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xue Li, Yingyin Zhou, Jian Sha, Man Zhang, Zhong-Liang Wang
Summary: High-resolution climate data is crucial for predicting regional climate and water environment changes. In this study, a two-step downscaling method was developed to enhance the spatial resolution of GCM data and improve the accuracy for small basins. The method combined medium-resolution climate data with high-resolution topographic data to capture spatial and temporal details. The downscaled climate data were then used to simulate the impacts of climate change on hydrology and water quality in a small basin. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the downscaling method for spatially differentiated simulations.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tongqing Shen, Peng Jiang, Jiahui Zhao, Xuegao Chen, Hui Lin, Bin Yang, Changhai Tan, Ying Zhang, Xinting Fu, Zhongbo Yu
Summary: This study evaluates the long-term interannual dynamics of permafrost distribution and active layer thickness on the Tibetan Plateau, and predicts future degradation trends. The results show that permafrost area has been decreasing and active layer thickness has been increasing, with an accelerated degradation observed in recent decades. This has significant implications for local water cycle processes, water ecology, and water security.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chi Zhang, Xu Zhang, Qiuhong Tang, Deliang Chen, Jinchuan Huang, Shaohong Wu, Yubo Liu
Summary: Precipitation over the Tibetan Plateau is influenced by systems such as the Asian monsoons, the westerlies, and local circulations. The Indian monsoon, the westerlies, and local circulations are the main systems affecting precipitation over the entire Tibetan Plateau. The East Asian summer monsoon primarily affects the eastern Tibetan Plateau. The Indian monsoon has the greatest influence on precipitation in the southern and central grid cells, while the westerlies have the greatest influence on precipitation in the northern and western grid cells. Local circulations have the strongest influence on the central and eastern grid cells.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Manuel Almeida, Antonio Rodrigues, Pedro Coelho
Summary: This study aimed to improve the accuracy of Total Phosphorus export coefficient models, which are essential for water management. Four different models were applied to 27 agroforestry watersheds in the Mediterranean region. The modeling approach showed significant improvements in predicting the Total Phosphorus diffuse loads.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yutao Wang, Haojie Yin, Ziyi Wang, Yi Li, Pingping Wang, Longfei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and transformation of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in riverbed sediments impacted by effluent discharge. The authors found that the spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in surface water and sediment porewater could be used to predict DON variations in riverbed sediments. Random forest and extreme gradient boosting machine learning methods were employed to provide accurate predictions of DON content and properties at different depths. These findings have important implications for wastewater discharge management and river health.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Saba Mirza Alipour, Kolbjorn Engeland, Joao Leal
Summary: This study assesses the uncertainty associated with 100-year flood maps under different scenarios using Monte Carlo simulations. The findings highlight the importance of employing probabilistic approaches for accurate and secure flood maps, with the selection of probability distribution being the primary source of uncertainty in precipitation.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Janine A. de Wit, Marjolein H. J. van Huijgevoort, Jos C. van Dam, Ge A. P. H. van den Eertwegh, Dion van Deijl, Coen J. Ritsema, Ruud P. Bartholomeus
Summary: The study focuses on the hydrological consequences of controlled drainage with subirrigation (CD-SI) on groundwater level, soil moisture content, and soil water potential. The simulations show that CD-SI can improve hydrological conditions for crop growth, but the success depends on subtle differences in geohydrologic characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Constantin Seidl, Sarah Ann Wheeler, Declan Page
Summary: Water availability and quality issues will become increasingly important in the future due to climate change impacts. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is an effective water management tool, but often overlooked. This study analyzes global MAR applications and identifies the key factors for success, providing valuable insights for future design and application.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)