Contamination of urban waterways: A mini-review of water pollution in the rivers of East Africa's major cities
2025
This study performs a mini-review, and provides sustainable solutions for water pollution challenges affecting major rivers flowing through urban areas in East Africa. Through a synthesis of 100 peer-reviewed...
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Analysis of stationary and non-stationary hydrological extremes under a changing environment: A systematic review
2025
Research on hydrological extremes has increased due to their increasing frequency and destructive power, with their non-stationarity attributed to human activities and climate change. To understand...
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Trends and periodicities in Krishna Basin rainfall/extremes found via hierarchical analysis
2025
Analysing the spatiotemporal changes in long-term rainfall and extreme events at a river basin scale is crucial for optimal water resource management. This study examines trends in long-term rainfall...
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Resource to risk: Inter-decadal and sub-seasonal rainfall modulation over Saurashtra region in Western India
2025
Climate change, recognized as the long-term change in atmospheric conditions is one of the most evident feature of 21st century. Limited studies on Saurashtra's rainfall variability underscore the need...
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Exploring the cooling benefits of Urban Lakes: A multi-year analysis of Dhaka, Bangladesh
2025
The historical and contemporary development of Dhaka city is predominantly unplanned, resulting in significant environmental deterioration. The lack of green and blue spaces and the built areas make...
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Potentialities and development of groundwater resources applying machine learning models in the extended section of Manbhum-Singhbhum Plateau, India
2024
Groundwater is essential for living earth including ecosystem functioning and development of society worldwide. In recent times, demand and pressure on groundwater resources are progressively increasing...
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Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health
2024
Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats...
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Groundwater quality evaluation using water quality index and geospatial techniques in parts of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, South India
2024
The main aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of groundwater in parts of Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, for drinking and irrigation purposes. Groundwater samples were collected from...
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Assessing the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems: A critical review of effects on water quality and biodiversity
2024
River bed mining, an activity crucial for meeting the demands of construction and infrastructure development, has raised concerns about its potential adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems. This critical...
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Exposure hazards of As in semi-urban rivers of Anambra, South-East Nigeria: Concentrations, source apportionments, health risks, and irrigation quality assessments
2024
The assessment of As and other water quality parameters (Fe, Mn, K+, Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl−, SO42−, PO43−, NO3−, BOD, EC, TSS, TDS, and turbidity) in the four rivers of Anambra State, Nigeria, was carried...
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Regression model optimization using least square algorithms for streamflow data transposition in tropical humid Water Basin
2024
Several projects are under consideration within the Anambra-Imo River Basin (AIRB). However, the location of these projects differs from established gauging stations, necessitating transposition of...
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GIS-based assessment of soil erosion and sediment yield using the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) model in the Murredu Watershed, Telangana, India
2024
The current investigation was conducted in the Murredu watershed, situated in India. The essential datasets, such as the digital elevation model (DEM), soil, land use land cover (LULC), and rainfall...
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Daily flow discharge prediction using integrated methodology based on LSTM models: Case study in Brahmani-Baitarani basin
2024
For flood control, hydropower operation, and agricultural planning, among other applications, flow discharge prediction is a critical first step toward the strong and dependable planning and management...
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Assessing the water quality of Vatadahosahalli Lake in Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India
2024
Freshwater lakes, crucial for the country's economy, play diverse roles in supporting industrial, agricultural, and ecological processes. Despite their significance, rising human activities globally,...
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Revisit hydrological modeling in ungauged catchments comparing regionalization, satellite observations, and machine learning approaches
2024
Understanding hydrological processes is achieved using modeling approaches due to the extensive and complex interactions between various environmental elements. Hydrological modeling is based on empirical...
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Development of intensity – duration – frequency curves using combined rain gauge and remote sense datasets for Weta Traditional Area in Ghana
2024
This research developed IDF curves and derived empirical equations for the Weta Area to estimate design rainfall. Daily rainfall data of Rain Gauge and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) 3B42...
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Contaminant transport modelling of the vulnerability of aquifer to cyanide from cassava processing mill in the western Niger Delta
2024
The threat to groundwater by toxic wastewater in the vicinity of cassava processing mills has not been taken seriously in the Niger delta region. Consequently, the fate of cyanide from the surficial...
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Electro-sequence valorization of specific enablers of aquifer vulnerability and contamination: A case of index-based model approach for ascertaining the threats to quality groundwater in sedimentary beds
2024
This work was set up to appraise the quality of groundwater within a newly established university using index-based techniques and the intention is to generate vulnerability potential maps that can...
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Prediction of seepage flow through earthfill dams using machine learning models
2024
In this study, three machine learning models, namely, the Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks (MLPNN), the Generalized Regression Neural Networks (GRNN) and the Radial Basis Function Neural Networks...
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Optimizing ciprofloxacin removal from water using jamun seed (Syzygium cumini) biochar: A sustainable approach for ecological protection
2024
Scientific interest in antimicrobial pollutants, such as ciprofloxacin, has increased. Due to spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resistance genes, and their dissemination to the environment. Therefore,...
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Network-perspective marine ecosystem conservation and management, from concepts to applications
2024
Network-perspective based marine ecology research has gained popularity. Many research papers across various domains can find visualized network figures. However, many ecological network studies remain...
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Addressing water scarcity challenges through rainwater harvesting: A comprehensive analysis of potential zones and model performance in arid and semi-arid regions–A case study on Purulia, India
2024
Water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions is a critical global concern, necessitating innovative solutions to address increasing water demands in these vulnerable areas. This study focuses on tackling...
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Hydrometeorological variation in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River Basin (1960–2019)
2024
The hydrological and meteorological elements of the Yellow River Basin have undergone fluctuations in response to both climate change and human activities. Understanding its evolutionary trends is essential...
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Current status of stream water quality around selected Tea Gardens from Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India – A case study
2024
In this study, metal concentration in tea garden-associated stream water samples from the south Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu was evaluated using ICP-MS to know the current status of pollution level,...
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