A comprehensive bibliometric and patent landscape of solar desalination: Trends, innovations, and global contributions by Belmehdi Fatima, Othmani Samira, Taha Janan Mourad

“…The global water scarcity crisis, driven by increasing demand and declining freshwater supplies, necessitates innovative solutions like solar desalination, which uses abundant seawater and solar energy to produce fresh water. …”
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Rising groundwater table due to restoration projects amplifies earthquake induced liquefaction risk in Beijing by Yuan Li, Rui Wang, Hongbo Ma, Jian-Min Zhang

“…Abstract Groundwater restoration is increasingly common to mitigate groundwater overexploitation, which proves effective in resolving urban water scarcity and regional unsustainable development. …”
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Mitigating water depletion through wastewater management law in Indonesia’s textile sector: Evaluating compliance and alignment with national environmental standards by Wara Angi Josse Charmario, Al Mukarramah Nurul Habaib, Maskun Maskun

“…This study argues that the compliance of mandatory wastewater management regulations in Indonesia’s textile industry sector is low, which consequently amplifies environmental pollution, water scarcity due to depletion and the changing climate. …”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Evaluation of Evaporated Casting MWCNT/Chitosan Composite Membranes for Water Desalination by Mohammed Alsuhybani, Ahmed Alshahrani, Ahmed S. Haidyrah

“…Fresh water scarcity and pollution turn out to be a most serious issue throughout the world due to the rapid population growth. …”
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Water balance optimization for strategic planting patterns and calendars in paddy (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation in rainfed regions by Feri Yoga, Bistok Hasiholan Simanjuntak

“…These findings are valuable for enhancing the effectiveness of paddy cultivation in rainfed areas, assisting farmers with planting planning, and minimizing the risk of crop failure due to water scarcity. …”
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Navigating water crisis, cholera, and refugee context: Lessons from Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda. by Freda Loy Aceng, Bonny Kintu, James Habumugisha, Stephen Kayanja, Flavia Wanyoto, Moureen Asiimire, Emmanuel Maurice Ochien, Bernard Amaga, Sam Kwesiga, Sylivia Kemigisha, Stella Maris Lunkuse, Barbara Namara, Edison Tumusherure, Allan Muruta, Godfrey Bwire

“…In November 2021, the Nakivale Refugee Settlement faced a cholera outbreak and water scarcity, putting displaced persons at risk of ill health. …”
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Optimizing milpa agrosystems with beneficial microbes and their ecological interactions: a review by Blanca Rojas-Sánchez, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Juan J. Valdez Alarcón, Ana T. Chávez-Bárcenas, Ma. del Carmen Orozco-Mosqueda, Gustavo Santoyo

“…However, poor crop management practices in recent decades have caused significant ecological harm, evidenced by climate change impacts, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Biotic and abiotic stresses during crop development further reduce yield and quality. …”
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Rhizosphere engineering for semiarid tropics: prospects and bottlenecks by Anurag Yadav, Kusum Yadav, Rumana Ahmad

“…Rhizosphere engineering shows immense promise in the semiarid tropics, covering around 26% of the Earth's ecology and characterized by water scarcity and high temperatures. Microorganisms found in the rhizosphere, endosphere, and vegetation of arid plants have adapted to harsh environmental conditions, offering valuable resources for biofertilizer and biocontrol research. …”
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Quantification of onion (Allium cepa L.) evapotranspiration and crop coefficient via weighable lysimeter under semi-arid climate of Melkasa, Ethiopia by Nigusie Kebede, Mekonen Ayana, Boja Mekonnen

“…In response to the growing challenge of water scarcity in agriculture, efficient irrigation planning and management have become increasingly essential. …”
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A Multilevel Analysis of Farmers’ Adoption of Water-saving Irrigation Technology: Evidence From the North China Plain by Yibei Guo, Kunpeng Zhang, Xiaohu Jia

“…Agricultural water scarcity poses a significant threat to food security and sustainable development. …”
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The Ripples of Responsibility: An Islamic-Inspired Analysis of Water ManagementArticle History:Received on:14 –March -2024Accepted on:10 –June -2024Published on:25 –June-2024Publis... by Farhat Naseem Alvi, Abdul Manan Cheema, Sadia Rafiq

“…By integrating these perspectives with contemporary water management practices, this research study aims to provide a holistic approach to addressing the issue water scarcity.…”
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Place-pedagogies of water stress by Anna Wilson, Gillian Black, Leif Petersen, Liezl Dick, Sikhululekile Ncube, Tsitsi Mpofu-Mketwa, Amber Abrams, Kirsty Carden, Laurence Piper, Jen Dickie, Niall Hamilton-Smith, Guy Lamb

“…In this article, we describe the experiences of residents in one township in South Africa’s Cape Flats to explore how water literacies have developed and been reinforced by a prolonged period of water scarcity. By analysing assemblages of images and accompanying texts produced through a PhotoVoice process undertaken by co-researchers in this settlement, we show how water’s presence as an always imminent absence has profound pedagogical impact. …”
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Analysis of heavy metal concentration from sugar mill and its impact on groundwater “a case study of shaheed benazirabad (SBA) Sindh Pakistan” by Lashari Saima, Muhammad Fuad, Warsito Budi

“…Mismanagement, insufficient facilities, and inefficient management systems exacerbate water scarcity. Consequently, the region experiences water disruptions, waterborne infections, and substantial water wastage. …”
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Natural dynamics and watershed approach incorporation in urban water management: A scoping review. by Marcelo Canteiro, Helena Cotler, Marisa Mazari-Hiriart, Nadjeli Babinet, Manuel Maass

“…The results obtained indicate that the main motivations for cities to implement a watershed approach were water scarcity, floods and contamination of water bodies. …”
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Hydrogeochemical characterization and water quality assessment of mountain springs: Insights for strategizing water management in the lesser Indian Himalayas by Bhargabnanda Dass, M. Someshwar Rao, Sumit Sen

“…Study region: Lesser Himalayas, Paligad watershed, Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India Study focus: This study evaluates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and water quality of a mountainous spring watershed in the data-scarce Indian Himalayan region, where communities face severe water scarcity. Despite these challenges, comprehensive understanding of hydrogeochemical process dynamics affecting these water sources remains limited. …”
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சோ. தர்மன் படைப்புகளில் இயற்கை வேளாண்மையும் நீர் மேலாண்மையும் / Organic Farming and Water Management in Cho. Dharman’s Novels... by ச. கண்ணகி / S. Kannaki

“… Today, agriculture is facing difficult times due to various factors such as population growth, increasing demand, technological development, globalization, wars, global warming, climate change, environmental damage, unpredictable seasons resulting in severe floods, drought, high temperatures, water scarcity and the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for rapid production. …”
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Overexpression of Bacterial mtlD Gene in Peanut Improves Drought Tolerance through Accumulation of Mannitol by Tengale Dipak Bhauso, Thankappan Radhakrishnan, Abhay Kumar, Gyan Prakash Mishra, Jentilal Ramjibhai Dobaria, Kirankumar Patel, Manchikatla Venkat Rajam

“…In the changing global environmental scenarios, water scarcity and recurrent drought impose huge reductions to the peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) crop yield. …”
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Development and performance evaluation of a precision seeder for sustainable rice cultivation by Prabhat Kumar Guru, Atul Kumar Shrivastava, Suryakanta Khandai, Rabe Yahaya, Sudhanshu Singh, Virender Kumar, Priyanka Tiwari, Manoj Kumar

“…Water scarcity, labor constraints, and the need for sustainable farming practices have highlighted the limitations of traditional rice transplanting methods, driving interest in Direct Seeded Rice (DSR). …”
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High Rate Stormwater Treatment for Water Reuse and Conservation—Review by Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, Jaya Kandasamy, Harsha Ratnaweera

“…Urban expansion, water scarcity, and intensified agriculture demand innovative solutions like Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), including vegetated biofilters, green roofs, wetlands, bioretention systems, and high-rate filtration. …”
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Superhydrophobic carbon papers for electrostatic water collection from fog by Xie Qiongdan, Yang BeiEr, Mu Jiangtao, Zhang Haoran, Yu Jiaxin, Liu Yunchen, Fang Deyu, Cong Longqi, Yang Qihang, Liu Ruoqi, Chen Qianqian

“…Fog collection presents a promising solution to water scarcity in arid regions. Typically, hydrophilic surfaces are used for this purpose. …”
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