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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Human security and mobility in the context of climate change in Africa
2024
•Climate change will slightly increase migration from south to north, with conflict and climate migration confined to the global south.•Thought-provoking that about 200 million populations worldwide...
Advancing wetland mapping in Argentina: A probabilistic approach integrating remote sensing, machine learning, and cloud computing towards sustainable ecosystem monitoring
2025
•Probabilistic map of Argentina’s wetlands using 20 years of satellite data and AI.•Model achieves 89.3% accuracy, capturing wetland dynamics across diverse regions.•Highlights the role of variable...
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...
Assessment of the impacts of climate change on drought intensity and frequency using SPI and SPEI in the Southern Pre-Balkash region, Kazakhstan
2025
This paper presents a study of droughts in the South Pre-Balkash region that considers climate change and its impact on the intensity and frequency of drought periods. The main objective of this study...
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...
Contamination by heavy metals from mining activities: An ecological impact assessment of Mura and Kimpulande Rivers, Democratic Republic of the Congo
2022
•Metal levels were assessed in samples collected along Mura and Kimpulande Rivers.•ICP-MS, AAS and CVAFS indicated high heavy metal concentrations.•Extremely severe enrichment and high pollution levels...
GIS and remote sensing based spatial analysis of dominant RUSLE factors and the corresponding influence on soil loss in Werie Agricultural Landscape: An agro-ecological approach
2026
•Kolla AEZ shows the highest mean soil loss, significantly exceeding Weina Dega and Dega averages.•R and C factors are the dominant widespread erosion drivers.•LS-factor shows the strongest correlation...
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...
Assessing sediment-induced storage capacity loss in the Hisorak Reservoir, Uzbekistan
2026
•Ordinary Kriging (OK) showed the highest accuracy for geostatistical sedimentation analysis.•Sedimentation exceeded projections, with a 23.2 % storage capacity loss over 42 years.•Sediment rate 2003–2022...
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...
Recent research trends in mangrove management systems (2014–2023) and predictions of future research; A bibliometric analysis
2025
•Bibliometric analysis reveals key patterns in mangrove management research.•Mangrove publications grew 8.69% annually from 2014 to 2023.•Mangroves aid climate mitigation by capturing carbon and producing...
Chronological development of environmental protection and sustainable development in Ethiopia: Systematic review
2025
•Providing a detailed account of Ethiopia’s environmental protection policies and sustainable development strategies from historical and contemporary perspectives.•Analyzing the effectiveness of various...
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...