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Remote sensing in hydrology: A systematic review of its applications in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia

The Upper Blue Nile basin is important for sustaining millions of livelihoods in Ethiopia and downstream nations. However, there are very few hydroclimate observatories in the basin. Remote sensing...

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Hydrogeochemical evaluation of groundwater evolution and quality in some Voltaian aquifers of Kintampo South District, Bono East Region, Ghana: Implications from chemometric analysis, geochemical modeling and geospatial mapping techniques

Kintampo South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana is dominated by metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks of the Birimian and the Voltaian Supergroups, which are reported to show aquifer complexities...

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A review of groundwater resource development in lower White Volta River basin of Ghana

The Lower White Volta River Basin (LWVRB) has serious water supply deficit, since the demand for basic use exceed the current supply, however, transporting of treated water to the needy communities...

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Geogenic sources and high fluctuation rate of groundwater table accelerate the high fluoride in the aquifer of Manbhum-Singhbhum plateau fringe (India)

Fluorosis endemic is a foremost issue in the ancient Manbhum Singhbhum Plateau Fringe of India. Thus, the principal objectives of this study are i) to investigate the spatiotemporal distribution of...

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Evaluation of distributed and semi-distributed hydrological models in complex River Basin system, Nepal

Hydrological information is essential for planning water resource projects and for simulating hydrological models to calibrate and generate streamflow data. This study evaluates the performance of distributed...

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Assessment of the annual effective dose and lifetime cancer risks associated with tritium in groundwater within different age groups

Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that emits low-energy radiation. When humans are exposed to tritium, the primary concern is internal exposure through inhalation, ingestion, or absorption...

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Geospatial and geo-electrical assessment of groundwater vulnerability and potential in parts of Cross River, Southern Nigeria

Assessing groundwater vulnerability and potential is essential for sustainable management. This study evaluates these factors in southern Cross River, Nigeria, using geospatial and geo-electrical methods,...

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A geospatial assessment of the resilience of municipal water supply to flooding in Nowshera District, Pakistan

Post-disaster functionality of the potable water supply infrastructure is crucial for maintaining public health and safety. The failure of the water supply system may harm inhabitants and significant...

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Surface water potential zones delineation and spatiotemporal variation characteristics of water pollution and the cause of pollution formation in Brahmani River Basin, Odisha

Waste water reuse is an effective method for reducing the quantity of wastewater that enters the environment. As a result, the appropriateness was assessed in accordance with its composition and the...

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Potentialities and development of groundwater resources applying machine learning models in the extended section of Manbhum-Singhbhum Plateau, India

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (IDF) curves using combined rain gauge (RG) and remote sense (TRMM) datasets for Weta Traditional Area in Ghana

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

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

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

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

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

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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