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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titlePopulation Growth, Climate Change and Water Scarcity in the Southwestern United StatesAmy c. Fuller, Michael O. HarhayProblem statement: In a simple economic model, water scarcity arises as a result of an imbalance between the supply of and demand for water sources. Distribution in this setting is the source of numerous conflicts globally. Approach: Already, the Southwestern United States (US) suffers from annual drought and long-standing feud over natural water resources. Results: Population growth in the Southwestern … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2010 · 10,042 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDetermining Potential Sites for Runoff Water Harvesting using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems-Based Modeling in SinaiHossam H. Elewa, Atef A. Qaddah, Ayman A. El-FeelProblem statement: Sinai is increasingly suffering from an overwhelming water crisis. Runoff Water Harvesting (RWH) could be a solution for this problem. The determined promising drainage basins for RWH could be used by the decision makers to propose appropriate controlling systems to overcome the problem of water scarcity and for implementing runoff farming and rain-fed agriculture. Approach: Remote sensing, geographic … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 15 Feb 2012 · 8,483 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Bokashi and Water Deficiency on the Growth of Kailan (Brassica Oleracea Var. Acephala) in East Nusa Tenggara, IndonesiaLaurensius Lehar, Suryawati, Tri Luchi Proklamita et al.Water scarcity poses a critical challenge to vegetable production in semi-arid regions such as East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, where sustainable soil amendment strategies are essential for maintaining crop productivity. This study investigated the interaction between water stress and coconut coir charcoal bokashi application on the growth and yield of kailan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra). The experiment was conducted at the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2026 · 1,263 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDifferential Response of Chitosan-Pretreated Rice Cultivars at the Seedling Stage to Drought Stress on Growth and Leaf MetabolitesWasinee Pongprayoon, Sataporn Deeying, Sakchai Hongthong et al.The escalating prevalence of drought stress presents a significant obstacle to global rice cultivation, particularly in arid regions affected by climate change-induced water scarcity. Despite extensive research on the efficacy of exogenously applied chitosan in enhancing drought tolerance across various crops, there remains a gap in understanding the differential responses of chitosan-treated rice seedlings among different cultivars and different chitosan … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 20 Dec 2024 · 5,246 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIoT Framework for Smart Irrigation using Machine Learning TechniqueS. Ramya, A.M. Swetha, Manivannan DoraipandianThe scarcity of freshwater around the world is becoming a serious issue, so there is a dire need to come up with a solution for effective utilization of water resources. Basically, agriculture depends on monsoon which is not a sufficient water source. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning (ML) based smart irrigation system is employed in the field … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2020 · 9,654 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFenton Process for the Degradation of Methylene Blue using Different Nanostructured CatalystsMaría del C Cotto-Maldonado, José Duconge, Carmen Morant, Francisco MárquezIn many places of the world, water is a scarcity resource. The possibility of reusing water increases the relevance of developing different water treatment methods. The goal of this research was to determine if the photo-Fenton processes are efficient for the degradation of organic compounds, as a possible alternative for wastewater treatment. In order to carry out this study, different … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 2 · 19 Jul 2017 · 8,295 accessesView PDFCite
InvestigationOpen accessIn the abstractThe Technology of Cultivating Lump Crops with Mist Sprinkling in the Conditions of the Zhambyl RegionNurlan Nurmahanovich Balgabaev, Pavel Alexanderovich Kalashnikov, Aigul Eltaevna Baizakova, Alexander Afanasyevich KalashnikovIncreasing water scarcity and increasing rate of livestock development in the Republic of Kazakhstan require using new water-saving irrigation methods. Using new forage crops will make it possible to use irrigation water most productively and to achieve the maximum yield with high soil-feeding capacity, while using the minimum amount of irrigation water. Therefore, the main goal of the research was … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 14 Jun 2017 · 7,279 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDownstream Ecocide from Upstream Water PiracyMiah Muhammad AdelUpstream India and downstream Bangladesh share more than 50 international rivers. India has set up water diversion constructions in more than 50% of these rivers, the largest one being on the Bangladesh’s northwest upon the Ganges River, puts Bangladesh’s Gangetic ecosystem at stake. In some border rivers, India has set up groins on her side of river banks. Also, Indian … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 5 · 4 Sep 2012 · 9,067 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Training Program to Rationalize Consumption of Domestic Water UsagesMohammad Said DamanhouriProblem statement: Reducing water consumption in terms of scarcity of water in Jordan which needs to rationalize consumption of the domestic water usages by some families in Amman-Jordan. Approach: This study aimed to decrease water consumption in household usages and to involve and encouraging the pioneer students in voluntary efforts to reduce domestic water. The study sample consisted of 121 … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 8 · 20 Jun 2012 · 7,067 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractValuation of Water and its Sensitive Analysis in Agricultural Sector A Hedonic Pricing ApproachMahmoud Daneshvar Kakhki, Nasser Shahnoushi, Narges KhajehroshanaeeProblem Statement: In the recent decades water scarcity and its impacts on agricultural sectors and food security are growing concerns worldwide. Water scarcity is one the major problem facing agricultural production in Iran. In this context valuation of irrigation water can be suggest as an appropriate solution. Approach: This research based on utilizing hedonic pricing method for estimating effective variables … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,103 accessesView PDFCite