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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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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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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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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Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening
Available online 28 February 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 land management practices on runoff and soil and nutrient losses in the rainfed agroecosystem of the Beles River Basin, Ethiopia
Available online 15 March 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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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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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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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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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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Prediction of suspended sediment concentration in fluvial flows using novel hybrid deep learning model
Available online 5 March 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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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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Flow patterns in shallow rectangular reservoirs with open channel inlet or pipe flow inlet at various depths: An experimental study
April 2025
This study experimentally assesses the influence of varying the inlet boundary condition on the flow patterns in rectangular shallow reservoirs. Two types of inlet boundary conditions were compared:...
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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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Impact of open-cast placer mining on sediment transport across Far Eastern rivers of Russia
October 2024
This study examines patterns of sediment transport in Far Eastern rivers of Russia affected by open-cast placer mining—mostly for gold, rarely for silver, and in a few cases for platinum and diamonds....
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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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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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Simulation of sand and mud transport processes in currents and waves by time-dependent 2DV model
February 2025
This paper presents a time-dependent, two-dimensional vertical model for the simulation of sand and mud concentrations, transport and bed level changes in tidal conditions with or without surface waves....
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Reducing bed scour in meandering channel bends using spur dikes
April 2024
A river's planform pattern changes due to erosion of banks and the bed near the outer bend. The primary cause of these planform changes is the formation of helical flow patterns in response to centrifugal...
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Contributions of flow discharge, slope gradient, and scouring time on rill erosion: A quantitative study of exposed slopes in the loess region
June 2025
Flow discharge, slope gradient, and erosion time are widely recognized as crucial factors in determining rill erosion and its morphological characteristics. However, the relative importance of these...
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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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Efficiency of four types of biochar to improve soil properties and decrease soil detachment in vulnerable hillslopes to rill erosion
June 2025
Biochar, as a viable substrate and soil amendment, has the potential to improve the physical and chemical properties of soils, consequently affecting soil erosion. However, few studies have explored...
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