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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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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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Chronological development of environmental protection and sustainable development in Ethiopia: Systematic review

•Providing a detailed account of Ethiopia’s environmental protection policies and sustainable development strategies from historical and contemporary perspectives.•Analyzing the effectiveness of various...

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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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Resilience of coastal communities to climate change in Bangladesh: Research gaps and future directions

The assessment of resilience for people, places, and systems to climate-change hazards is essential for understanding how to reduce disaster risks. Globally, a number of resilience assessment methodologies...

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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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Integrated watershed management for transforming dryland livelihoods: A climate-smart strategy for sustainable dryland agriculture in India

•Integrated watershed management (IWM) in dryland regions of India.•Soil moisture conservation techniques increased soil moisture and crop productivity.•IWM improved five capitals (natural, physical,...

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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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Soil quality assessment and land capability evaluation for determining integrated watershed management model through SWOT analysis and AHP method in Arjasa Sub-watershed, Indonesia

•The specific indicators that determine SQI were exchangeable-Ca, organic-C, pH, and base saturation.•Limiting factors for land capability classes were soil permeability, erosion rate, and slope.•The...

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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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Human security and mobility in the context of climate change in Africa

•Climate change will slightly increase migration from south to north, with conflict and climate migration confined to the global south.•Thought-provoking that about 200 million populations worldwide...

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Hydrochemical characteristics, water quality and diatom assemblage in Dordi River, Nepal

•Hydrochemistry and diatom assemblage are key for assessing aquatic ecosystem health.•Dordi River is a major tributary of Marsyangdi River in central Nepal.•The river has alkaline water cation and anion...

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A review on microplastics pollution in coastal wetlands

•A review of effects of MPs on coastal wetlands were studied.•Most identified particles found in sediment and water were fiber, fragment, film, pellets, and foam.•Sewage discharge, aquaculture and ocean...

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Synthesis of silica aerogel and its application for removal of crystal violet dye by adsorption

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Examining the role of Indonesian major fishing ports on contributing to ocean macroplastic pollution

•This paper investigates the contribution of four major Indonesian fishing ports to ocean plastic pollution, specifically PPS Nizam Zachman, PPN Cilacap, PPN Kejawanan, and PPN Sibolga.•Identifies significant...

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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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Prioritization of erosion susceptible watersheds using morphometric analysis and PCA approach: A case study of lower Sutlej River basin of Indian Punjab

•The river basin, having area of 8577 km2, was delineated into the fourteen major watersheds in the GIS environment.•With 18 compound morphometric parameters WS7 and WS13 attained the 1st and 13th prioritized...

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Spatial distribution of soil organic carbon and nutrients in the southern Sundarbans of Bangladesh

•Surface soils in the southern Sundarbans region range from neutral to saline.•Significant spatial variations in surface soil nutrients were observed, mainly influenced by salinity and pH gradients.•A...

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Flash flood susceptibility assessment using geospatial technology-based morphometric analysis in Waya watershed, Volta River basin, Ghana

•Drainage morphometric parameters are key indicators for surface runoff, soil erodibility, and flash flood susceptibility of watersheds.•The ASTER DEM and Morphometric characteristics are useful in...

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Contamination by heavy metals from mining activities: An ecological impact assessment of Mura and Kimpulande Rivers, Democratic Republic of the Congo

•Metal levels were assessed in samples collected along Mura and Kimpulande Rivers.•ICP-MS, AAS and CVAFS indicated high heavy metal concentrations.•Extremely severe enrichment and high pollution levels...

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Advancing wetland mapping in Argentina: A probabilistic approach integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and cloud computing towards sustainable ecosystem monitoring

•Probabilistic map of Argentina’s wetlands using 20 years of satellite data and AI.•Model achieves 89.3% accuracy, capturing wetland dynamics across diverse regions.•Highlights the role of variable...

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A systematic review of ecosystem services assessments, trends, and challenges in Ethiopia

•Ethiopia's most researchable ecosystem component is the forest ecosystem; it is approximately 45% of the analyzed articles.•The most valued category of ecosystem services in the review article was...

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