Water Management - Science topic

Water markets aim to achieve water conservation and efficient allocation through market transactions. However, the presence of water rebounds may counteract this effect. Water markets and water rebounds have a complex interaction that has not been adequately explored in current studies. This study fills this research gap by developing an analytical...

Water application to cultivated soil is often done without careful consideration in irrigated agriculture, leading to inefficient or suboptimal water usage. In many instances, the intricate relationship between soil, water, and plants, as well as the potential and limitations of irrigation systems, is overlooked. Sustainable irrigated agriculture n...

Many African governments have adopted decentralization policy by establishing water management structures to assist in the water resources management. Formation of new water user associations were considered to work on behalf of Basin Water Boards; To collect water user fees,to manage, distribute and conserve water from a source used jointly by the...

The Cambodian government always tries its best to make the country become a civilized one. The Funan Techo Canal project in Cambodia has great potential to boost the country's economic, environmental, and social advancement. Extending across four provinces and providing answers to water management issues, the endeavor is set to serve as a driver fo...

Water is a precious and vital resource for human survival and well-being. However, increasing populations has led to a growing demand, resulting in excessive water use for domestic, agricultural, commercial, and industrial purposes. This overuse, combined with the effects of climate change and pollution, jeopardizes environmental sustainability and...

As a crucial economic activity, agriculture must consider factors that impact business viability, such as environmental conditions and climate. In planning an agricultural field, particularly for woody crops, it's crucial to recognize that plants are reliable indicators of irrigation efficiency. Unlike herbaceous crops, woody crops are typically pl...

Rice-fish culture, an ancient agronomic practice, integrates aquaculture with rice farming, a sustainable solution for enhancing food security and agricultural productivity. The recent advancements and historical perspectives on rice-fish culture have further its ecological, economic, and social impacts. The practice, which spans over 2,000 years,...

Drainage is an important aspect of effective water management in row-crop agriculture. Drainage systems can be broadly categorized as either subsurface or surface drainage. A significant amount of design goes into subsurface drainage installations, such as tile networks, and permanent surface drainage installations, such as waterways and berms. How...

The Chashma Lift-Cum-Gravity Canal (LCG) project has sparked significant concerns among local communities and stakeholders due to the proposed left-side alignment of the canal along the Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC). This paper examines the key challenges posed by the left-side alignment, including environmental degradation, agricultural disrupti...

This article investigates the methodological advancements and challenges in climate modeling, focusing on hydrological projections and their application in adaptive water governance frameworks. By exploring the evolution of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP), the paper highlights key advancements, including improved representations of...

The Hawzien-Ger'alta area is home to several remarkable Medieval rock-hewn churches that hold great religious, historical, and geoheritage significance. These churches are currently facing a range of detrimental issues. These include the deterioration of architectural features and decorative elements, fading, peeling, obscuring and concealing of pa...

In recent years, the overexploitation of groundwater accompanied by a significant climatic shift has placed a burden on the world’s groundwater supply. This has generated a rising need for potential groundwater zones. In recent year the ever-increasing demand for potable water across the world for various groundwater exploration investigation. The...

This study presents the synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of hybrid hydrogels based on calcium alginate (Ca-Alg) and synthetic nanoclay LaponiteRD (Lap), with an emphasis on their swelling and sorption properties. The motivation behind the development of these hybrid hydrogels stems from the need for sustainable materials with enhanced me...

Transboundary Water Management Institutions (TWMI) are traditionally seen as comprehensive solutions for addressing the distribution of transnational river water resources, among other alternative strategies. TWMI plays a crucial role in redirecting the potential for conflict in transnational rivers towards more constructive and cooperative outcome...

Objectives This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of medical biochemistry professionals in Türkiye regarding green and sustainable medical laboratory (GSML) practices. It also seeks to identify the most common and challenging barriers to adopting GSML practices. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 130...

Bloom-forming algae present a unique challenge to water managers as they can significantly impair provision of important ecosystem services and cause health risks to humans and animals. Consequently, effective short-term algae forecasts are important as they provide early warnings and enable implementation of mitigation strategies. In this context,...

Flood protection infrastructures are crucial for enhancing the resilience of societies exposed to natural hazards. Newly designed infrastructures are evaluated for sustainability using a coherent and internationally recognized method defined by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). However, in operation, old structures require a different...

Electrofishing is a common method for sampling fish in rivers. In Sweden, electrofishing has a long history, dating back to the 1950s, but the vast majority of surveys have been conducted by wading in shallow river stretches, leaving a data gap for non-wadable rivers. Boat electrofishing allows for surveys in deeper river sections, but limited numb...

Water scarcity has become one of the most pressing global challenges, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, and increasing demand for freshwater resources. Transboundary water resources-rivers, lakes, and aquifers shared by multiple countries-are particularly vulnerable to conflict, as competing nations vie for access to limited supplie...

https://ejuow.uowasit.edu.iq Understanding the hydrological cycle and finding data crucial for water management require a foundational understanding of basin-scale simulation. To create the most accurate stream flow modeling possible, data from the weather stations was combined with input from other maps of the research area, such as soil, land cov...

This study examines the historical variability of precipitation and assesses the potential impacts of climate change on water resources in South Korea. By exploring the relationship between streamflow and precipitation, we aim to provide an understanding of how these dynamics are evolving in response to global climate trends. Our analysis utilizes...

Climate change in Sub‐Saharan Africa is severely affecting water access, compromising the health and safety of millions. The Nile Basin, a crucial transboundary catchment shared by 11 African countries and supporting 232 million people, plays a significant role in regional water policy. Despite its importance, limited information exists regarding t...

Inland freshwaters are essential in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human development. However, comprehensive water data cataloguing remains insufficient, especially for small water bodies (i.e., ponds), which are overlooked despite their ecological importance. To address this gap, remote sensing has emerged as a possible solution for...

This paper examines the strategies of climate resilience for the cultivation of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) under changing weather patterns. Climate change, in its manifestation of high temperatures and erratic rainfall overlaid with more extreme weather events, poses great threats to maintaining quality and yield for Berseem farmers. Improved...

The Chashma Lift-Cum-Gravity Canal (LCG) project has sparked significant concerns among local communities and stakeholders due to the proposed left-side alignment of the canal along the Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC). This paper examines the key challenges posed by the left-side alignment, including environmental degradation, agricultural disrupti...

Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, posing major challenges to agriculture-dependent regions like Northern Maharashtra. This study analyzed temperature and precipitation extremes across five districts—Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Ahmednagar using data from 1982 to 2022 with the help of RClimDex model. Key temperature ind...

Study Region Min River Basin on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Study Focus Precipitation is critical for hydrological processes, making accurate data essential for water management and flood forecasting. Satellite precipitation products offer valuable high-resolution spatiotemporal information, with the GSMaP series being widely used. However,...

This work presents a data-driven model, the Artificial Neural Network-Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network (ANN-MLP), for use in meteorological drought deciles index (DDI) predictions over various climatic sub-zone. Two types of rainfall data from meteorological weather stations (WSs) and satellite-based estimates of PERSIANN (Precipitation Estimat...

Cultural resources, recognized as the fourth pillar of sustainable development, are integral to the holistic development of society and place. These resources include art and literature, as well as lifestyles, ways of living, value systems, traditions, and beliefs. Resources and activities directly or indirectly associated with culture have a holis...

Soil moisture is a critical factor in agricultural productivity, influencing irrigation, crop health and overall yield. In India, where agriculture is highly dependent on monsoon rainfall, soil moisture variability poses significant challenges, especially during droughts, affecting crop growth and food security. Accurate quantification of soil mois...

The present study is Integrated Water Management practices in Wainganga river basin: A case study of Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra, using by geographical information system (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) techniques. The study will be based on secondary data. Then all the collected data were scrutinized carefully and recorded in master sheets. Runoff...

The growing demand for sustainable water management in agriculture highlights the need for more efficient irrigation systems. Traditional irrigation methods often lead to water wastage and inconsistent plant health due to issues of overwatering or underwatering. To address these challenges, this study presents the development of an Internet of Thin...

Several classical and innovative trend methods exist in the literature to identify and evaluate the effects of climate change on hydro‐meteorological variables. Among the classical methods, the most commonly used ones are modified Mann–Kendall (MMK) and Sen's slope (SS). As for the innovative methods to identify potential trends (probable risk leve...

Planning and managing water resource systems with multipurpose surface reservoirs demand the careful consideration of several critical factors, including system longevity, multiple uses, phased development, substantial financial investments, complex management requirements, uncertainties in predicting future hydrological inputs, and the estimation...

Climate change is the most serious problem of the last two centuries. It is being observed as a silent threat to global food production, leading to food insecurity for the burgeoning population. Rice is an important food crop and has also been identified as sensitive and highly vulnerable to climate change. Global rice production is affected by cli...

Smallholder rainfed agriculture in West Africa is vital for regional food security and livelihoods , yet it remains highly vulnerable to climate change. Persistently low crop yields, driven by high rainfall variability and frequent climate hazards, highlight the urgent need for evidence-based adaptation strategies. This study assesses the impact of...

Human activities and climate change have significantly influenced the water cycle, impacting flood risks and water security. This study centers on the Jing River Basin in the Chinese Loess Plateau, analyzing hydrological patterns and flood progression using the HEC-HMS model under changing conditions. The findings indicate that climate change subst...

Lakes represent a vital source of freshwater, accounting for 87% of the Earth’s accessible surface freshwater resources and providing a range of ecosystem services, including water for human consumption. As climate change continues to unfold, understanding the potential evaporative water losses from lakes becomes crucial for effective water managem...

Groundwater is under pressure from a changing climate and increasing anthropogenic demands. In this study, we project the effect of these two processes onto future groundwater status. Climate projections of Representative Concentration Pathway 4.5 (RCP4.5) and Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5 (RCP8.5) from the Coupled Model Intercomparison...

The 10th International Conference “Water for All” was held from March 20 to 22, 2024, at the Croatian National Park Plitvice Lakes, coinciding with World Water Day. The conference aimed to bring together scientists and experts to exchange knowledge and experiences in water management, environmental protection, and the sustainable preservation of wa...

We advance understanding on the relationship between smallholder farmers’ practices and their knowledge on the environment through a case study of the water management of mangrove swamp rice (MSR) farming in Guinea-Bissau. In a theoretical framework of practice epistemologies and bridging ontologies we analyse how MSR farmers’ understanding of tide...

The aggregation of Cadmium (Cd) in rice grains is a significant threat to human healthy. The complexity of the soil-rice system, with its numerous influencing parameters, highlights the need to identify the crucial factors responsible for Cd aggregation. This study uses machine learning (ML) modeling to predict Cd aggregation in rice grains and ide...

The future of groundwater is one of the key challenges for sustainable water management, hence the need to monitor its overall quality. The objective of this work is to assess the overall quality and determine the spatiotemporal evolution of the Angads aquifer in northeastern Morocco in 2014 and 2020, based on the parameters NH4⁺, NO3⁻, EC, Cl⁻, an...

Increasing saltwater intrusion devastates the Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD). Salinisation events are further exacerbated by climate change resulting in crop yield reduction and thereby, high socio-economic losses annually. The Vietnamese government has developed a master plan that supports saline agriculture in the VMD thereby facilitating improved...

Assessing the water quality of surface water bodies is one of the primary duties of environmental authorities in charge of water management. Irrigation water quality (IWQ) of the irrigation canals in the middle Nile delta, Egypt, was assessed by GIS-based research of water suitability indicators (risks connected with salinity, permeability, ion tox...

As the global population grows, the demand for food production intensifies, placing immense pressure on agriculture. Water is one of the most vital resources in farming, making efficient water management crucial not only for improving crop yields but also for ensuring sustainable farming practices. Traditional water management methods often result...

Debates on contracting out to the private sector is primarily focused on the cost efficiency of its provision, drawing on experiences with hard or technical services such as waste and water management. This paper focuses on a growing interest in the role and impact of sourcing decisions in softer or more human‐centered services, such as social serv...

ENGLISH The Carolingian Reform of Charlemagne, a reform that we still live on: the 52 Sundays and some holidays such as Christmas, Easter, the Assumption, and All Saints' Day. It is about understanding the transition from the slave society before the Carolingians to the feudal society which for our Livradois-Forez introduced an unprecedented green...

Tropical rainforests are climax ecosystems that have the largest biomass and gross primary production (20,000 KCal/m2/yr) because they have the largest leaf biomass. Large leaf biomass from tropical rain forests will of course have a large photosynthesis rate so that carbon uptake will also be large.. In general, temperate forests have a gross prim...

The Mosul Dam, one of Iraq’s most significant infrastructural projects, has been the subject of extensive debate and scrutiny, often overshadowed by negative narratives concerning its safety and environmental impact. These narratives overlook the dam’s significant function in creating food and energy and fostering local, regional, and global water...

Water is essential for human survival, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. However, rural South Africa faces ongoing challenges in delivering reliable and clean water due to infrastructural inadequacies, climate variability, and historical disparities. Addressing these water supply issues is critical for reducing poverty, improving h...

Water is essential for life, particularly in arid and desert regions where its presence is crucial. In Algeria, specifically in the southern part of the country, which constitutes a desert zone with minimal rainfall, emphasis has been placed on groundwater exploration. The Adrar region, and more specifically the Sebaa Basin, serves as the focal poi...

For countries sharing transboundary water resources, measuring changes in water availability and ensuing economic outcomes is challenging due to downstream impacts and interconnected agricultural markets. Using a coupled modeling approach that combines a detailed multi-sector model of international trade with a gridded hydrological model, this pape...

Landscape-oriented approaches in archaeology have moved beyond site-based research to interpret how people have engaged with, modified, and constructed the environment and how the legacies of these activities continue to influence land use. In the Maya Lowlands, landscape archaeology is related to the analysis of settlement patterns, households, ag...

Water scarcity is one of 21st century’s most pressing global issues. The anthropogenic pressure and climate change will be the main drivers of freshwater depletion in the coming decades. According to the FAO, the amount of water needed to support all human activities will be 20–30% higher by 2050. A closer look reveals how agriculture is a major co...

The Pacific region faces increasing challenges of water security and drought due to a current and irreversible climate crisis. This paper examines the impacts of rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and extreme weather events on freshwater resources across Pacific Island communities. These challenges are exacerbating water scarcity and t...

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affects climate patterns, leading to increased temperatures, high evaporation rates, and reduced precipitation in affected regions. This affects the amount of surface flow that keeps many rivers from moving until they dry up. This is also happened in Winongo, Code and Gajahwong rivers located in Yogyakarta Provin...

Objectives: The study aims to critically analyze green high-rise buildings and their associated challenges based on peer-reviewed journals published between 2020 and 2024, in order to understand the effectiveness of sustainable practices applied to tall buildings. Theoretical Framework: The study explores the concepts of green and sustainable build...

Reservoir sedimentation poses a significant challenge to freshwater management, leading to declining storage capacity and inefficient reservoir operations for various purposes. However, trustworthy and independently verifiable information on declining storage capacity or sedimentation rates around the world is sparse and suffers from inconsistent m...

Effective water management is crucial in urban and rural settings, requiring efficient usage and timely detection of issues like leakages for sustainability. This paper introduces an integrated framework that combines Digital Twin technology with a multimodal transformer-based model for accurate water usage prediction and leakage detection. The sys...

The research investigates integrated water management with complex socio-environmental interactions in worsening climate change scenarios. The proposed methodology involves the integration of Atmosphere–Ocean General Circulation Models (AOGCM) with Water Evaluation and Planning models (WEAP) to ensure water availability in the future. Two Shared So...

As one of the world’s principal food crops, rice sustains over half of the global population. With global climate change intensifying, the frequency of extreme high temperatures is increasing, posing significant threats to the growth and development, yield, and quality of rice, thereby jeopardizing global food security. This study reviews the impac...

Water scarcity poses significant challenges to sustainable development. This study investigates the historical water treaty between Kedah and Perlis, Malaysia (1971-1999), focusing on Perlis' non-payment for water intake from Kedah. The transboundary relationship involves raw water transfer from Kedah's Muda Dam to Perlis. By examining this dispute...

Summery We conducted research to predict daily transpiration in crops by utilizing a combination of machine learning (ML) models and Big-Data from gravimetric load cells as well as ambient sensors. Our aim was to improve the accuracy of transpiration estimates. Data were collected from two semi-controlled greenhouses over seven years, measuring key...

This article highlights an important aspect of modern management of urban wastewater treatment plants in the cities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focusing on economic assessment of the effectiveness of integrated use of ecosystem solutions for surface (atmospheric) water collection. The study presents an analysis of the impact of such solutions on...

The objective of this research is to analyze the spatial, functional, and constructive aspects of the water resource at the Archaeological Center of Tipon, given the lack of awareness towards the timely preservation of archaeological heritage, the deterioration of the terraces, and the contamination of the rivers adjacent to the archaeological site...

The development of the Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Una-Sana Canton for the period 2023 - 2027 was coordinated by the cantonal administration and the Working Group appointed by the decision of the Minister of the relevant Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry of the Una-Sana Canton and supported by the Food...

The water consumption rate and the scarcity of water sources leads to the importance of proper water management, especially in the industrial context. Some of the many approaches that could be taken to help conserve industrial water resources include condensing part of the steam emitted in cooling towers, using finned tube heat exchangers, such as...

This study presents an advanced optimization model to assess the impacts of climate change on water quality in the Al-Hilla River. To reduce uncertainties associated with climate change projections and quantify the river's water quality response, a novel model of the river system is developed, with the objective function integrated into optimizatio...

This study develops a flow direction prediction model using Sentinel-1 satellite imagery during rainy and dry seasons through the Random Forest machine learning algorithm. The pre-processing stage includes radiometric calibration, terrain flattening, speckle filtering, and Doppler terrain correction. The processed DEM data is used to extract key to...

This study investigates the seasonal dynamics of trace metal concentrations and hydrological parameters in the Balu River, Bangladesh, to inform sustainable water management practices and support efforts to meet environmental standards. Water level, discharge, rainfall, and groundwater data were collected from February to August 2019, alongside sed...