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Simulation of wetland vegetation succession based on coupled Gaussian and population dynamics models: A case study of Poyang Lake wetlands

•Combined Gaussian and population dynamics models simulate wetland vegetation responses to inundation in Poyang Lake.•Identified Gaussian relationships between dominant species survival rates and inundation...

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Assessment of the impacts of climate change on drought intensity and frequency using SPI and SPEI in the Southern Pre-Balkash region, Kazakhstan

This paper presents a study of droughts in the South Pre-Balkash region that considers climate change and its impact on the intensity and frequency of drought periods. The main objective of this study...

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Translation of international frameworks and national policies on climate change, land degradation, and biodiversity to develop integrated risk assessment for watershed management in Indonesia

•Connection of Rio Conventions on biodiversity, land degradation, and climate change with the ratified national policies to assess watershed vulnerability.•Development of risk assessment method derived...

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Upstream water management and its role in estuary health, evaluation of freshwater management and subtropical estuary function

•Understanding the tradeoff of freshwater inputs from a highly managed system to an estuarine system is critical for ecosystem function.•More sustainable flow regimes into estuarine systems reduce ecosystem...

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Dynamics and microbial characteristics of nitrogen and carbon in saline-alkali paddy soil under different fertilization

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Morphometric analysis of watersheds: A comprehensive review of data sources, quality, and geospatial techniques

•Identified a lack of standard classification and value range information in existing research.•Emphasized the impact of digital elevation model (DEM) accuracy on morphometric analysis.•Highlighted...

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Evaluating water quality change with hydrologic restoration in the Western Everglades (Florida, USA), an application of WAM

•Sustainable ecological restoration should consider both water quantity and quality.•Integrating various water quality remediation measures can improve conditions.•Holistic water quality and quantity...

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Impact of earthquake on river water quality based on combination of satellite data and groundwater analysis

•We use surface water quality parameters for earthquake awareness.•Satellite data used to show the spatial and temporal seismic impact.•Mean monthly rainfall trends were analyzed using both CHIRPS data...

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An analysis of policy and legal framework on wetland conservation and management in South Africa

•South Africa has no stand-alone wetland policy that protects wetlands.•Several sectoral policies integrate objectives relating to wetland conservation in South Africa.•Policies and legislations governing...

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Effects of Spartina alterniflora control on soil carbon and nitrogen in coastal wetlands

•The removal efficiency of “mowing + flooding” and “mowing + plowing” techniques on Spartina alterniflora exceeded 99.99 %.•After the removal of S. alterniflora, the soil carbon and nitrogen content...

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Ecotoxicological status, source apportionment and human health risk assessment of potential toxic element in surface water and sediments of creeks along Bonny River, Nigeria

•PTEs concentration of surface water and sediment in the creeks exceeded the WHO allowable limit.•Cr in sediment indicated very high contamination factor and significantly high risk.•Zn showed potential...

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Interactions of socioecological factors on the supply–demand balance of ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China

•Calculation method of supply–demand balance of ecosystem services was proposed.•Oversupply and undersupply cities were mapped in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.•Driving factors of the variation of...

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Thermal stratification and mixing of dam reservoirs in Iran

•We investigated the seasonal thermal cycle of 198 artificial lakes in Iran.•We provided useful information on seasonal variations in thermal dynamics of lakes.•Most of the investigated lakes were categorized...

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Poisoned for gold: Assessing the spatial extent of heavy metal contamination within the Tutua-Bura-Angoben Shelter Belt Forest Reserve in Ghana

•Investigates mining-related heavy metal contamination in Ghana's Tutua-Bura-Angoben Forest Reserve.•Uses GIS to assess heavy metal distribution, revealing impacts on soil, biodiversity, and wildlife.•Informs...

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Effect of burnt tire-ash (water-soluble fraction) on blood and histopathological markers in Clarias gariepinus

•Discarded burnt-tyre ash adds to the source of environmental pollution in the aquatic ecosystem.•Invitro exposure of water-soluble fraction of burnt-tyre ash affected hematological markers in Clarias...

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Asymmetric impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on wetland landscape evolution in Fenhe River Basin, China

•The wetland types of the Fenhe river basin was recognized, mainly including paddy, reservoir, river, beach and marsh.•The shape of landscape tended to be regular and became more fragmentation during...

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Comparing the performance variability of different eDNA primers in fish monitoring

•Testing the impact of different primer selections on fish diversity detection results.•Identifying the differences in primer selection monitoring results in different aquatic ecosystems. Emphasizing...

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Unveiling the diets of Eurasian Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit through droppings analysis on the west coast of India

•Catastrophic population decline of Eurasian Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit in wintering grounds.•Guano analysis revealed the consumption of small sized, epibenthic prey items.•Dietary overlap indicates...

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Modeling projected impacts of climate and land use/land cover changes on streamflow in Gelana Catchment, Southern Ethiopia

•Separate and combined impacts of climate andLULCchanges on the ecologically relevant flows of Gelana River were analyzed.•The study employed a SDSM, CA-Markov Chain, SWAT model.•The projected Climate...

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Mercury removal by Aquarius palifolius (Nees & Mart.) Christenh. & Byng: Isotherms model, superoxide dismutase activity, and chlorophyll content

•This mercury phytoremediation process by Aquarius palifolius (Nees & Mart.) Christenh. & Byng is more in line with the Langmuir isotherm model.•Mercury stress doesn’t affect antioxidant enzymes and...

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Small scale wastewater treatment plant effluent influences on aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblage, functional feeding groups, and productivity

•Wastewater treatment plants can substantially affect headwater stream water quality and macroinvertebrate community structure.•Wastewater effluent resulted in increased benthic productivity, increased...

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Karst topography: Formation, processes, characteristics, landforms, degradation and restoration: A systematic review

•The word “karst” refers to a unique type of landscape that forms above very soluble rocks like limestone, marble, and gypsum.•A karst landscape is one in which sinkholes, towers, fissures, and other...

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