Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tapas Sudan, Rashi Taggar, Pabitra Kumar Jena, Deepika Sharma
Summary: The growing complexity and vulnerability of global supply chains pose significant challenges to their functionality, and organizations have adopted various strategies to mitigate the impact of disruptions. However, these strategies have proven relatively ineffective due to a lack of comprehensive knowledge and skewed research focus. This study aims to bridge the research gaps by comprehensively examining relevant studies on Supply Chain Disruption Mitigation Strategies (SCDMS) and proposes a conceptual framework for organizations and researchers. Through quantitative analysis, the study reveals the increasing relevance of SCDMS in the contemporary market landscape and provides insights for future research directions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Arif Suryadi, Hsin Rau
Summary: This study applies various mitigation strategies in supplier selection to address different disruptions in the supply chain. It proposes a two-phase decision-making model that includes selecting the main supplier and implementing mitigation strategies for order allocation. By combining strategies, the company can improve supply chain resilience, collaboration with main suppliers, and service level while minimizing dependence on backup suppliers.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingjie Shi, Hongqi Wu, Pingan Jiang, Kai Zheng, Zhuo Liu, Tong Dong, Panxing He, Xin Fan
Summary: This study explores the implications of FWLE linkages in a typical Chinese dryland from the perspective of future land-use change. It reveals that under the sustainable development scenario, water scarcity in drylands will be alleviated and food production will increase.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mehdi Azadi, Eleonore Lebre, Saleem H. Ali, John Steen, Frances Wall
Summary: The low-carbon energy transition is driving the global demand for metals, especially for energy storage and battery metals. The International Energy Agency predicts a significant increase in utility-scale battery storage installation and electric vehicle battery demand in the next two decades, leading to a 30-fold increase in overall metal demand. However, sourcing metals from conventional mines may pose challenges, and estimates of primary supply do not consider technical and ESG challenges. Therefore, it is important to understand future demand for battery metals and assess the impact of technology development and alternative factors on demand scenarios.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siyu Zhang, Weiyan Hu, Mengran Li, Zhaoxia Guo, Liye Wang, Lihong Wu
Summary: The study reveals that there are supply-demand mismatches of multifunctional cultivated land in the Wuhan Metropolitan Area, with deficit regions of production function and ecological function decreasing in proportion at different scales, while deficit regions of landscape culture function remain concentrated in the center of the metropolitan area.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
H. U. Heinrichs, Z. Mourao, S. Venghaus, D. Konadu, B. Gillessen, S. Voegele, J. Linssen, J. Allwood, W. Kuckshinrichs, M. Robinius, D. Stolten
Summary: The research identifies the potential impacts of energy system transition on land and water systems, especially the environmental issues that may arise from importing bioenergy. The case study of Germany as a developed country highlights the increase in biomass imports due to politically-driven organic farming, which may lead to land stress in exporting countries.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ammar Abulibdeh
Summary: This study examines the formation of urban heat islands in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid regions, finding that bare areas have the highest mean land surface temperature values. Temperature differences range between 1-7 degrees Celsius among different land cover categories, providing critical insights for urban planners in mitigating UHI effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yong Wang, Yang Zhao, Yunyue Wang, Xuejiao Ma, He Bo, Jian Luo
Summary: Analyzing the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus through a Bayesian network (BN) model helps in understanding the risk factors and probabilities of resource shortages under various external influences in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region. The study found that the WEF supply-demand risk is influenced by both core and external factors, and the factors affecting the risk vary significantly over different development stages and scenarios, providing insights for early risk warning mechanisms.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Bingmei Gu, Jiaguo Liu, Jihong Chen
Summary: This study proposes an integrated method to prioritize strategies for maritime supply chain resilience and finds that the selected strategies vary across different risk scenarios. The findings highlight the importance of accelerated container turnover, human resource backup, and long-term shipping contracts for improving resilience.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kai Zheng, Mingjie Shi, Hongqi Wu, Haibin Gu, Pingan Jiang, Panxing He, Tong Dong, Zhuo Liu, Xiaozhen Wang, Nuozhou Zhang, Ruhao Wei
Summary: Climate anomalies and human disturbances have complex effects on carbon sequestration in Xinjiang, with significant variations in land use/cover and carbon sequestration under different future climate scenarios. The impacts of latitude and longitude on carbon sequestration were observed, with latitude positively influencing carbon sequestration and longitude leading to a decline in vegetation cover and carbon sequestration. These findings have important implications for carbon sequestration management strategies and ecological preservation in Xinjiang.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Ankit Tyagi, Reet Kamal Tiwari, Naveen James
Summary: The change in land-use and land-cover significantly affects the landslide susceptibility, but prediction using these changes has not been quantified. This study aims to predict the future landslide susceptibility map in the Tehri region, India, considering future land-use and land-cover change scenarios. The results reveal an increase in built-up area, water body, and agriculture land, a decrease in forest area, and an increase in very high landslide susceptibility zone.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jieling Luo, Hui Fu
Summary: The construction of wetland ecological security pattern is of great significance in guiding the balance between urban development and ecological restoration. Using the PLUS model, this study simulated land use changes under different scenarios and constructed wetland ecological networks for comparative analysis. The study identified optimal network, ecological pinch points, and obstacles, and provided insights for ecological protection and restoration, as well as urban construction and development policies.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mihir Tanay Das, Smita S. Kumar, Pooja Ghosh, Goldy Shah, Sandeep K. Malyan, Somvir Bajar, Indu Shekhar Thakur, Lakhveer Singh
Summary: Phthalates, used as plasticizers, pose potential risks to human health and the environment, leading to a growing concern in recent years. Researchers aim to understand the pollution status, sources, health impacts of phthalates, as well as develop technologies to mitigate the risks associated with phthalate contamination.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Ankit Tyagi, Reet Kamal Tiwari, Naveen James
Summary: The study predicts future landslide susceptibility for the year 2050 by considering both dynamic and static factors. The results indicate that changes in land use and climate variables will increase landslide susceptibility in the future.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Bertrand Galy, Laurent Giraud
Summary: This article provides a statistical review of mine hoists in use in Quebec, Canada and discusses the safety regulations and machinery safety standards applicable to mine hoists. It also presents a fault tree analysis and risk analysis for a generic drum hoist. The main conclusion is the need for a SIL 3 compliant command and supervision system to cover all hazardous situations in the operation of a mine hoist.
Article
Zoology
Deyan Ge, Anderson Feijo, Alexei Abramov, Zhixin Wen, Zhengjia Liu, Jilong Cheng, Lin Xia, Liang Lu, Qisen Yang
Summary: The research identified the Niviventer fulvescens species complex (NFSC) composed of species with well-developed spines, with the discovery of a new species, N. fengi. A comprehensive taxonomic revision within China resulted in the recognition of five species within the NFSC. Further study, including samples from Southeast Asia, is needed to fully understand this complex species group.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Yurui, Zhang Xuanchang, Cao Zhi, Liu Zhengjia, Lu Zhi, Liu Yansui
Summary: The Loess Plateau in China has made remarkable achievements in ecological restoration and economic development since 2000, but still faces environmental fragility and regional development lag. To achieve a more sustainable Loess Plateau, coordinated and collaborative efforts are needed at multiple hierarchical levels, emphasizing human-environment interactions at different levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueqi Liu, Yansui Liu, Zhengjia Liu, Zongfeng Chen
Summary: Climate warming has had significant impacts on agriculture in China, leading to the expansion of suitable cultivated areas and changes in multiple cropping indices. While some regions have seen increased multiple cropping indices, peri-urban areas and provinces with out-migration of agricultural labor have experienced declines. The response of current land systems to these changes has not been timely, highlighting the need for strategic agricultural development considering regional conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhengjia Liu, Yansui Liu, Jieyong Wang
Summary: Global cropland area is increasing, with significant expansion in regions like Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Eastern Europe, Southern America, and Northern America. The expansion of new croplands has negative impact on Net Primary Productivity and Evapotranspiration, especially in Southern America. While new croplands in Asia and North America improve agricultural productivity, they also lead to increased water resource consumption.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xueqi Liu, Zhengjia Liu, Huimin Zhong, Yuqing Jian, Linna Shi
Summary: This study compared the effects of different weighting assignment methods on indicator weights and results of rural development degree evaluation, revealing significant differences in the maps generated by different methods using the same evaluation indicators. The uncertainties of rural development assessment in different regions of China were also affected by the different methods used.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengjia Liu, Yansui Liu, Jinwei Dong, Muhammad Hasan Ali Baig, Wenfeng Chi, Liuying Peng, Jieyong Wang
Summary: Cropland area and cropping frequency are crucial for regional food production. Urbanization and declining agricultural labor force have changed land use and cropping patterns. Using satellite data, this study found a decrease in cropland area but a stable double-cropping area in the North China Plain. Winter wheat and summer maize rotation showed a significant increase, likely due to land-use and grain subsidy policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zongfeng Chen, Yurui Li, Zhengjia Liu, Jieyong Wang, Xueqi Liu
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impacts of rural settlement expansion on the eco-environment under different expansion patterns. By studying the expansion patterns in a case study area and using assessment models, it is concluded that edge expansion and leapfrog expansion patterns have significant impacts on ecosystem services.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geography
Yansui Liu, Xueqi Liu, Zhengjia Liu
Summary: This study investigates the patterns and quality changes of paddy fields in Northeast China using satellite-based land use data, climatic data, and socioeconomic data. The results show that paddy area in the region has expanded significantly due to factors such as climate change, improved agricultural technologies, increasing market demands, and agricultural policy implementation. However, there are differences in natural conditions and infrastructure between continuously cultivated paddy fields and newly cultivated ones. The study provides potential suggestions for the sustainable development of modern agriculture in Northeast China.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Zhong, Zhengjia Liu, Jieyong Wang
Summary: This study utilizes satellite observation and statistical data to generate new geospatial data of cropland areas and grain yields in China from 2000 to 2020. The results show that the decrease in high-yielding croplands in southern China is mainly due to land development, while cropland expansion occurs in the arid and semi-arid regions of northern China. These spatial dynamics in cropland distribution have led to challenges in grain production.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guannan Dong, Zhengjia Liu, Guoming Du, Jinwei Dong, Kai Liu
Summary: Comparing two satellite-based vegetation monitoring methods, the study found that the Disturbance Index (DI) was more accurate in assessing the damages caused by typhoons in Northeast China, showing potential for large-scale monitoring.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huang Yun-xin, Liu Zheng-jia, Liu Yan-sui, Li Yu-rui, Liu Xue-qi
Summary: This study found that compounding red clay and Malan loess in an appropriate ratio can effectively improve soil quality, increase water use efficiency and nitrogen use efficiency, thus increasing crop yield and promoting crop growth.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yuqing Jian, Zhengjia Liu, Jianzhou Gong
Summary: This study used long-term land use data, socio-economic data, and climatic data to investigate the landscape dynamics in the farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China in response to socio-economic development and biophysical setting. The results showed that the area experienced three stages: land development/reclamation, land restoration, and land use optimization management. Per capita GDP and elevation-dependent factor were found to be the top indicators in determining landscape dynamics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Jiao, Yuanguang Xie, Zhengjia Liu
Summary: The development of a regeneration agent is essential for pavement regeneration and reducing carbon emissions in transportation. This study determined the optimal dosing of extraction oil, plasticizer DOP, and hydrogenated C9 petroleum resin and investigated their effects on the rheology, chemical structure, microscopic morphology, and adhesion between asphalt and aggregate of aged asphalt. The results showed that the formulated ZJ-I rejuvenator with specific dosing has the best regeneration effect and improves the adhesion performance.
FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Isber Ademaj, Hysni Jashari, Naser Gjonbalaj, Arta Syla
Summary: This article reports a very rare case of acquired intra-abdominal cryptorchidism due to adhesions after necrotizing enterocolitis. Newborns after NEC have a significant risk of developing intraperitoneal adhesions. The case described in this report involves a previously palpable neonatal testis in the inguinal canal that was pulled into the abdomen at seven months of age through adhesions between the testis and a segment of the sigmoid colon after NEC.
UROLOGY CASE REPORTS
(2023)
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)
