Interpreting machine learning models based on SHAP values in predicting suspended sediment concentration
February 2025
Machine learning (ML) has become a powerful tool for predicting suspended sediment concentration (SSC). Nonetheless, the ability to interpret the physical process is considered the main issue in applying...
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Assessment of soil erosion dynamics and implications for sustainable land management: A case study using the RUSLE model
June 2025
The current research aimed to evaluate the severity and distribution of soil erosion in a Swat district, Pakistan, which is vital for sustainable land management and conservation efforts. This study...
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Review of methods of sediment detection in reservoirs
February 2024
As reservoir sedimentation is rapidly progressing on a global scale, intensified and better adapted monitoring of sediment accumulation is needed to design optimal counter measures. In the current study,...
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Experimental study of reservoir flushing through a bottom tunnel initially covered by cohesive sediment
June 2024
Reservoir sediment flushing, one of the most effective strategies for alleviating reservoir sedimentation, involves discharging sediment-laden flows downstream through bottom tunnels. However, whether...
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The use of InVEST-SDR model to evaluate soil erosion and sedimentation in the closer catchment of a proposed tropical reservoir in Sri Lanka
April 2025
Soil erosion is a significant environmental threat, impacting water quality and the siltation of the productive capacity of reservoirs. To prioritize soil conservation areas for sustainable land management,...
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Particle size and settling velocity of bed and suspended sediments for mud-sand beds
April 2025
The particle size and the settling velocity of sediments are key parameters in sediment transport studies. However, it remains surprisingly difficult to determine particle size and settling velocity...
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Evaluation of eco-friendly soil slope stabilization techniques for forest roads by using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
June 2025
In this study, the effectiveness of different stabilization techniques implemented on the forest road cut slopes was investigated in terms of controlling erosion and runoff. Wood production residues,...
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Quantitative definition of Shields criterion for incipient sediment motion
February 2024
The Shields diagram has been widely used in the description of the threshold condition for incipient sediment motion. Because the current definition of the Shields criterion is generally subjective,...
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Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening
August 2025
This study introduces an innovative approach to modeling meandering river morphology, integrating and investigating the effects of geometric characteristics and vegetation-induced channel coarsening....
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Effects of sample preparation methods on measured characteristics of marine and fluvial sediment
February 2024
Dredged sediment is complex material composed of mineral phases, organics phases, and liquid phases. For the characterization of sediment in the laboratory, the material should be dried before applying...
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Impact of different types of sediment-filled check dam systems on runoff erosion dynamics in a Loess Plateau watershed
April 2025
Check dams, as one of the most representative soil and water conservation measures in the Loess Plateau region, primarily impact hydrological and hydrodynamic processes by regulating flows of water...
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Three-dimensional numerical modeling of sediment transport in a highly turbid estuary with pronounced seasonal variations
April 2025
Simulating sediment dynamics in a large and energetic estuary system remains challenging, primarily due to the spatial and temporal complexities of the interaction between flow and sediment transport,...
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Grain-size parameters and diatom records as indicators of environmental changes along the southern Brazilian coastal plain
April 2025
Connections between changes in sediment distribution and diatom species are sensitive to environment-related deposition patterns of fine-grained sediment. A large lagoon in the southernmost Brazilian...
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On the parameters of common settling velocity models for porous sediment aggregates
June 2025
The settling behavior of sediment aggregates is a critical factor influencing the transport of fine-grained sediment in riverine and marine environments. Due to the small size and fragile structure...
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Prediction of suspended sediment concentration in fluvial flows using novel hybrid deep learning model
August 2025
Accurately predicting suspended sediment concentration (SSC) in fluvial systems is essential for environmental monitoring, flood management, and riverine engineering applications. This study introduces...
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Impact of emergent vegetation on three-dimensional turbulent flow properties and bed morphology in a partially vegetated channel
April 2025
The study aimed to explore three-dimensional turbulent flow properties and bed morphology in a partially vegetated channel with sand bed conditions. Presence of flexible vegetation in the river and...
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Experimental study on scour around beveled submerged vanes
Available online 12 May 2025
Submerged vanes are an effective approach to sediment management in river systems. Nowadays, submerged vanes are increasingly utilized in contemporary river engineering due to their convenient and cost-effective...
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Effects of land management practices on runoff and soil and nutrient losses in the rainfed agroecosystem of the Beles River Basin, Ethiopia
August 2025
The Beles River Basin is facing severe soil erosion driven by human-induced activities, leading to significant losses of soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrients (nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)). Effective...
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Mechanisms of debris-flow volume growth by eroding highly-consolidated landslide dams
April 2025
Erosion of landslide dams by a natural debris flow as it travels down a sloping channel can dramatically increase flow size and destructive potential. Most research on the erosion of landslide dams...
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Soil erosion susceptibility prediction using ensemble hybrid models with multicriteria decision-making analysis: Case study of the Medjerda basin, northern Africa
December 2024
Soil erosion is considered one of the most prevalent natural hazards in semiarid regions, leading to the instability of ecosystems and human life. The main purpose of this research was to investigate...
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Improved estimation of critical bed shear stress downstream of low-head weirs in streams with coarse bed material
June 2024
Existing methods for estimating critical bed shear stress are limited and usually do not consider local scour processes; therefore, the accuracy of numerical modeling is usually compromised. This paper...
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Multidecadal analysis of erosion susceptibility in a watershed heavily impacted by deforestation in southeastern Amazonia
June 2025
Over the last several decades, extensive changes in land use and land cover (LULC) have caused substantial environmental impacts in the watersheds of southeastern Amazonia, such as the Verde River Watershed...
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Total arsenic contamination in soil, vegetables, and fruits and its potential health risks in the Chitral Valley, Pakistan
April 2024
Total arsenic (TAs) contamination is a serious health issue that affects many parts of the world. The sources of TAs in the Himalayas and Hindu Kush Mountains are rocks containing sulfide minerals and...
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Performance of microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) as a local scour countermeasure for offshore wind turbine monopile foundation
August 2025
Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is an emerging method for mitigating scour and erosion. The present study experimentally investigates the efficacy of MICP as a local scour countermeasure...
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Transport of suspended sand and mud over a mud-sand bed
August 2025
This study is focused on the experimental and numerical modelling of sand and mud transport over mud-sand beds with percentages of fines (< 63 μm) up to 50% in conditions with currents, waves and combined...
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