Automatic monitoring of treated water released from wastewater treatment plants using model-based clustering with density estimation by Sheik Faritha Begum, K Lokeshwaran

“… One of the most promising efforts to fight against the water scarcity threat is to reuse the treated water released from WasteWater Treatment Plants (WWTP). …”
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Smallholder farmers' perceptions of climate variability and its risks across agroecological zones in the Ayehu watershed, Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia by Abebe Biresaw Bitew, Amare Sewnet Minale

“…SCRRPI identified crop pests, declining yields, drought, and water scarcity as perceived climate risks across agroecological zones. …”
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Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotran... by Joaquim Bellvert, Magí Pamies-Sans, Jaume Casadesús, Joan Girona

“…In Mediterranean regions, climate change is leading to reduced precipitation, along with more frequent and severe droughts, and prolonged periods of water scarcity. In this context, as reservoir levels drop dramatically, some irrigated agricultural areas are compelled to impose water restrictions on farmers to enhance efficiency and protect crops. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution of the Water System’s Structure and Its Relationship with Urban System Based on Fractal Dimension: A Case Study of the Huaihe River Basin, China by Hailong Yu, Bin Yu, Xiangmin Zhang, Yong Fan, Sai Wen, Shanshan Jiao

“…Urban development mainly relies on outward expansion, whereas the water system is primarily characterized by intensive enhancement. (4) Because of the rapid development of urban areas, water scarcity may occur in densely populated urban areas or larger cities in the future. …”
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Spatiotemporal Changes and Trade-Offs/Synergies of Ecosystem Services in the Qin-Mang River Basin by Jiwei Zhao, Luyao Wang, Dong Jia, Yaowen Wang

“…However, in areas with water scarcity, the negative correlation between HQ and WY has strengthened; (4) spatial autocorrelation analysis reveals that in 1992, significant positive synergies existed between ESs in the northern and northwestern regions, with WY negatively correlated with other services. …”
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Evaluation and source identification of water pollution by Huaibin Wei, Haojie Qiu, Jing Liu, Wen Li, Chenchen Zhao, Hanfei Xu

“…Henan Province has long faced challenges related to water scarcity and severe water pollution. To support effective management of water pollution in Henan Province and provide insights for regional water pollution management, we collected extensive water quality monitoring data and applied spatial autocorrelation along with random forest to analyze the sources of heavily polluted areas. …”
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Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Agronomic and Physiological Performance of Pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i> L.) by Rossana Porras-Jorge, José Mariano Aguilar, Carlos Baixauli, Julián Bartual, Bernardo Pascual, Nuria Pascual-Seva

“…The study concludes that RDI is a viable irrigation strategy for pomegranate cultivation under water-limited conditions, whereas SDI should be reserved for situations of severe water scarcity.…”
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Evaluating different drought products for assessing drought and implications on agriculture in Nepal by Shishir Chaulagain, Manoj Lamichhane, Urusha Chaulagain, Sushant Gyawali, Sadina Shrestha, Vishnu Prasad Pandey

“…Drought impacts adversely the agriculture sector by reducing soil moisture (SM) levels, leading to decreased crop yields and increased water scarcity, thereby threatening food security and the livelihoods of a population predominantly reliant on farming. …”
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Innovative Fly-Ash-Based Soil Crust Rehabilitation: Enhancing Wind Erosion Resistance in Gravel-Layered Desert Mining Areas by Yu Zheng, Weiming Guan, Jingwen Li, Zhenqi Hu, Gensheng Li, Meng Xie, Xuewei Zhang

“…Compared to the untreated soil crust, the wind erosion amount of the treated soil was reduced by 23%. (3) Microscopic analysis revealed that hydration products from fly ash filled the soil pores, enhancing particle bonding and soil structure, using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF). (4) Considering the water scarcity in the Eastern Junggar Coalfield of China, a revised rehabilitation scheme was selected, involving 11% water content and single compaction, offering a balance between performance and economic efficiency. …”
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Caustic recovery from caustic-containing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) washing wastewater generated during the recycling of plastic bottles by Aya Alterkaoui, Ozan Eskikaya, Bulent Keskinler, Nadir Dizge, Deepanraj Balakrishnan, Pavan Hiremath, Nithesh Naik

“…Abstract To prevent water scarcity, wastewater must be discharged to the surface or groundwater after being treated. …”
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The impacts of drought on water availability: spatial and temporal analysis in the Belt and Road region (2001–2020) by Jing Lu, Li Jia, Massimo Menenti, Chaolei Zheng, Guangcheng Hu, Dabin Ji

“…Climate change, population growth, and economic development exacerbate water scarcity. This study investigates the impact of drought on water availability in the Belt and Road region using high-resolution remote sensing data from 2001 to 2020. …”
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Winter and Season-Only Irrigation with Late Summer Irrigation Termination Influences Alfalfa Dry Matter Yield and Applied Water Use Efficiency by Leonard M. Lauriault, Murali K. Darapuneni, Koffi Djaman, Mark A. Marsalis

“…Increasing water scarcity for agricultural irrigation demands options to maximize yield with available water. …”
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A practical strategy of electrospun fibers of polystyrene/cellulose acetate blend for atmospheric water harvesting by Somoweldeen Abosedira, Moataz Soliman, Shaker Ebrahim, Eman Fadl, Marwa Khalil

“…Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is an innovative and sustainable approach to deal with the expanding problem of water scarcity. Herein, the objective is to apply electrospun fiber through blended polymers of cellulose acetate (CA)/polystyrene (PS) with various ratios for collecting the water vapor from the atmosphere. …”
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Review of climate-resilient agriculture for ensuring food security: Sustainability opportunities and challenges of India by Satiprasad Sahoo, Chiranjit Singha, Ajit Govind, Armin Moghimi

“…GRACE data indicated that northwestern India emerged as a critical water scarcity hotspot, displaying negative trends of around −7.413 cm per year. …”
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Analysis of vulnerability, its drivers, and strategies applied towards reducing the pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihood vulnerability to climatic shocks by Daniel Assefa Tofu, Tegegn Dilbato, Chalchisa Fana, Niguse Bekele Dirbaba, Gutu Tesso

“…The primary outcome, which also affects other sources of income, is the loss of livestock (97%) which is followed by food shortages (91%), decreased income (84%), feed scarcity (83%), water scarcity (80%), and crop failure (79%). Managing livestock, taking advantage of social capital, storing hay and crop residue, and destocking animals during the period of severe drought were the main strategies used to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the adaptive capacity. …”
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Comparative analysis of correlation and causality inference in water quality problems with emphasis on TDS Karkheh River in Iran by Reza Shakeri, Hossein Amini, Farshid Fakheri, Man Yue Lam, Banafsheh Zahraie

“…Abstract Water quality management is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions such as Iran where water scarcity is compounded by quality degradation. This study delves into the causal relationships influencing water quality, focusing on Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) as a primary indicator in the Karkheh River, southwest Iran. …”
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Enhancing water use efficiency and fruit quality in jujube cultivation: A review of advanced irrigation techniques and precision management strategies by Yingying Xing, Mengru Chen, Xiukang Wang

“…Future research should focus on developing more sophisticated irrigation technologies and intelligent management systems to promote sustainable practices, alleviate water scarcity, and minimize the environmental impact of jujube cultivation.…”
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Modeling of soil salinity in Rheris Oasis (Southeastern of Morocco) using satellite spectral indices by Ait Lahssaine Ismail, Kabiri Lahcen, Messaoudi Badre, El Hafyani Mohammed, Essafraoui Badre, Kadiri Abdelhakim, El Ouali Mohamed, Canas Kurz Edgardo, Hellriegel Ulrich, Kretzschmar Helen Alice, Hoinkis Jan

“…It presents enormous ecological and natural values. Water scarcity coupled with agricultural intensification results in soil salinization and its degradation. …”
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Assessing the performance of machine learning and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) models for rainwater harvesting potential zone identification in hilly region, Bangladesh by Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Talha, Most. Mitu Akter, Md Tasim Ferdous, Pratik Mojumder, Sujit Kumar Roy, N.M. Refat Nasher

“…Water scarcity in hilly regions presents unique challenges, particularly in Bangladesh, where obtaining fresh drinking water has become difficult to access. …”
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Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE), water footprint and nitrogen loss associated with food consumption among adults: findings from the updated LEBANese natiONal food consumption surve... by Maha Hoteit, Maroun Khattar, Esraa Antar, Dana Malli, The Adults-Lebanon-FCS Group

“…Abstract Background Lebanon is grappling with numerous environmental challenges, including water scarcity, landfill waste, deforestation, and rising air pollution. …”
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