Karst topography: Formation, processes, characteristics, landforms, degradation and restoration: A systematic review
2024
•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...
Morphometric analysis of watersheds: A comprehensive review of data sources, quality, and geospatial techniques
2024
•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...
Integrating artificial intelligence for sustainable waste management: Insights from machine learning and deep learning
2025
•Employ algorithms to optimize waste classification in smart waste management systems.•Identify suitable ML/DL models for classifying different waste types using images and sensors.•Explore the integration...
A systematic review of flood prediction (2018–2025): Flood categories, input features, and Machine Learning, Deep Learning and hybrid approaches
2026
Floods continue to pose a significant global threat, resulting in substantial human, infrastructural, and economic losses each year. Although floods cannot be entirely prevented, advancements in modern...
Integrated watershed management for transforming dryland livelihoods: A climate-smart strategy for sustainable dryland agriculture in India
2025
•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,...
Diversity and distribution of freshwater fish in mineralized watersheds of the Agno River Basin, northern Philippines
2026
•Ichthyofaunal structure and hydrochemistry are vital indicators of river basin health.•The Agno River Basin in the Philippines supports key land uses such as agriculture, mining, and aquaculture.•A...
A bibliometric and systematic assessment of land use/cover change research on freshwater catchments: Trends from the past decade (2014–2024)
2026
•Land use and cover change research on freshwater catchments continues to expand.•Studies shift from descriptive analysis to predictive modeling approaches.•The Global South is underrepresented in research...
Artificial intelligence applications in hydrological studies and ecological restoration of watersheds: A systematic review
2025
•Bibliometrics on the knowledge of AI with watershed remediation.•Systematic review focusing on AI with remediation strategies.•Principal AI-based methods on watershed remediation.•Growing interest...
Altitudinal gradients and drivers of ecosystem services under changing landscapes in the Himachal Himalaya
2027
The mountainous region accounts for around one-fourth of the terrestrial ecosystem, hosts 12% of the world's population, and contains more than half of the world's biodiversity hotspots. Most of the...
An analysis of policy and legal framework on wetland conservation and management in South Africa
2024
•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...
Soil quality assessment and land capability evaluation for determining integrated watershed management model through SWOT analysis and AHP method in Arjasa Sub-watershed, Indonesia
2025
•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...
Impact of past, present and future land use and land cover changes on water yield and evapotranspiration in a small urban watershed in Texas, USA
2027
Change in Land use and land cover (LULC) is a primary driver of watershed hydrological processes, significantly influencing hydrological variability. Rapid LULC changes in the southwestern United States...
Flood Hazard Mapping under SSP Emission Scenarios Integrating HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS Modeling in Afiya River Catchment, Southern Ethiopia
2027
The occurrence, strength, and geographical spread of flooding events are greatly affected by climate change. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events...
Recent trends and future directions in artificial intelligence (AI) applications for coastal ecosystems conservation: Insights from a bibliometric analysis
2026
•The field of AI applications in coastal ecosystem conservation has shown a consistent annual growth rate of 5.82% over the past decade, indicating increasing scholarly interest.•China and the United...
Examining the role of Indonesian major fishing ports on contributing to ocean macroplastic pollution
2025
•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...
Upstream water management and its role in estuary health, evaluation of freshwater management and subtropical estuary function
2024
•Understanding the tradeoff of freshwater inputs from a highly managed system to an estuarine system is critical for ecosystem function.•More sustainable flow regimes into estuarine systems reduce ecosystem...
Comparing the performance variability of different eDNA primers in fish monitoring
2024
•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...
Rejuvenation of Kalyani River, Uttar Pradesh (India): A Study using Geospatial Modeling
2026
•Kalyani River illustrates the complex interaction of life and non-life, shaped by flow changes.•Revitalizing India's rivers is crucial for ensuring future water security.•Geospatial technology, HEC-RAS...
Spatial distribution of soil organic carbon and nutrients in the southern Sundarbans of Bangladesh
2025
•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...
Hydrological challenges and agricultural opportunities in Northern Ghana: addressing climate change impacts and future pathways
2025
•Hydrological challenges exacerbated by climate change poses a major threat to agricultural development.•Land degradation and erosion in Northern Ghana reduce farm yields and impact water management.•Within...
Assessing land-use and land cover change in peri-urban wetland in Tembisa, South Africa
2026
•Kaalspruit wetland is affected by anthropogenic activities.•Anthropogenic activities in Kaalspruit wetland have reduced the spatial extent of wetland.•Built-up areas and bare land increased by 255.37 ha...
“Space-sky-ground-Lake” four-dimensional monitoring technology for water quality in Baiyangdian - a new model for future environmental monitoring
2027
The “Space-Sky-Ground-Lake” four-dimensional integrated water quality monitoring system in Xiong'an New Area, represents a significant innovation in environmental monitoring. By combining satellite...
Influence of thermal stratification on aquatic community structure and water quality across freshwater ecosystems
2027
Climate change intensifies thermal stratification in lakes, altering oxygen, nutrients, and habitats, which reduces aquatic biodiversity, modifies biological communities, and compromises the ecological...