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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Grain size distribution and characterization of sedimentary processes of Cox's Bazar Beach, Bangladesh: Implications for understanding coastal morphodynamics
April 2026
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing modern beach development along the southeastern Bengal Basin coast by analyzing the grain size and heavy mineral (HM) distribution in sediment....
Turbulence structure and near-wall suppression in equilibrium and nonequilibrium sediment transport: An experimental study
February 2026
Sediment transport in open channels plays a significant role in shaping turbulent flow structures, influencing sediment dynamics and flow resistance. Transport regimes are classified into equilibrium,...
Sedimentological and diagenetic controls on burrow fillings in the upper Jurassic Hanifa formation, central Saudi Arabia: Implications for porosity and pore system variations in bioturbated reservoirs
Available online 3 December 2025
Evaluating the petrophysical properties of carbonate strata with bioturbation necessitates an insight into the heterogeneity in rock texture within burrow fillings. This study examines five separated...
Suspended sediment concentration prediction using a hybrid VMD-LSTM-SA-ensemble model
Available online 22 December 2025
Accurate prediction of suspended sediment concentration (SSC) is critically important for water quality assessments in marine and terrestrial aquatic environments. However, there is uncertainty associated...
Review of soil solidification methods in scour and erosion control
December 2025
This review focuses on the mechanisms and scour resistance of various soil solidification methods used in civil and coastal engineering. Traditional chemical methods, such as ordinary Portland cement...
Sediment transport modeling for run-of-river hydropower in the Madeira River: Calibration with conventional and remote sensing data
October 2025
This study aims to evaluate sediment transport processes in the Madeira River, a high-load Amazon tributary altered by the Jirau run-of-river hydropower dam. A methodology for sensitivity analysis and...
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,...
Analysis of sediment resuspension in shallow lake under variable wind speed and water depth
February 2026
Understanding wind-induced sediment resuspension is essential for predicting turbidity dynamics and nutrient cycling in shallow lakes. This study investigates the spatial variability of sediment resuspension...
Magnetic properties of surface sediments in a closed alkaline volcanic lake: A case study from Lake Batur, Bali, Indonesia
Available online 14 November 2025
Lake Batur is a closed volcanic lake with alkaline water, located on the island of Bali, Indonesia. This study of Lake Batur presents a comprehensive rock magnetism analysis of the sediments and a geochemical...
Variability in rill morphometry, surface runoff and erosion with soil conservation techniques (application of polyacrylamide and rice husk biochar and hydromulching) in deforested hillslopes under simulated rainfall
December 2025
This study analyzed the effects of very intense rainfall (98 mm/h for 30 min) on soil left bare or treated with polyacrylamide, rice husk biochar and hydromulching. Rill morphometry, surface runoff...
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...
A holistic view of aquatic ecosystems: Integrating health and integrity, network, stability, and regime shift assessments
February 2024
Aquatic ecosystems, especially freshwater ecosystems, are facing increasing anthropogenic disturbances, highlighting the urgency for accurate ecosystem assessment for informed decision-making and effective...
Sediment coarsening in the Yellow River subaqueous delta: Regional patterns, causes, and implications
February 2026
Sediment coarsening in submerged deltas is commonly attributed to seabed erosion because of insufficient sediment input. The Yellow River subaqueous delta (YRSD) has exhibited distinct coarsening patterns...
Suspended sediment concentration within submerged vegetation canopies: An improved method
February 2026
Aquatic vegetation plays a crucial role in regulating sediment transport and maintaining the stability of aquatic ecosystems. To investigate the turbulence structure and suspended sediment distribution...
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...
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,...
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in seabed sediments of the coral ecosystem in Bangladesh: An in-depth analysis of ecotoxicity and ecological health
April 2026
Saint Martin Island (SMI), the first coral reef ecosystem at the Bay of Bengal is ecologically significant for its unique biological richness. The purpose of this study is to monitor environmental health...
Evaluating the potential of remediated dredged sediments as a growth medium for landscape plants: Effects of soil amendments and heavy metal uptake
February 2026
This study investigated the potential application of dredged sediments as a medium for cultivating landscape plants, assessing plant performance in contaminated dredged sediment (CDS) and remediated...
Effect of reservoir management on the efficiency of a sediment bypass tunnel: Case study of Solis Reservoir, Switzerland
October 2025
Sediment bypass tunnels (SBTs) divert sediment-laden flows from river systems around reservoirs to the tailwater reach and thus help prevent reservoir sedimentation. However, their bypassing efficiency...
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...