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11 articles for “hydrological cycle”
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Review of Relevant Evapotranspiration Models for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration
Abstract: The word evapotranspiration (ET) is a very pivotal component of the hydrological cycle, and it has a very crucial but accurate design and operation in terms of management of irrigation systems. Its evaluation by direct measurement using lysimeters, atmometers, energy balance or pan evaporimeter is not usually feasible because it is complex, expensive and time consuming. Therefore, relevant indirect methods such as FAO–56 Penman–Monteith (PM), Priestly Taylor (PT), Blaney–Morin Nigeria …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 45–54 Read article
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Engineering Hydrology for Flood Control, Adequate Water Resources and Sustainable Environment in Nigeria
Abstract: Life is dependent upon water, and the knowledge of hydrology must be deployed to tackle issues related to floods, water scarcity, and environmental and climate change. This article examines engineering interventions through hydrology for flood control, adequate water resources, and a sustainable environment in Nigeria. The methodology adopted includes a literature review, survey-based studies, and systematic sampling with basic random sampling. Findings revealed that excess precipitation has serious negative effects …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Applicability of SWMM Model for Urban Flood Forecasting: A Review
Abstract: Urbanization, the major goal for the emerging economies, with which come the major concerns, flood conditions being one of them. The huge losses of infrastructure and lives have alarmed us with the need to tackle this situation in an effective and sustainable manner. Flood forecasting and its management is the only sail through the narrow gap between the disasters and prosperity. Precipitation is the major component of the hydrologic cycle …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Review of Runoff Strategies in Developed and Developing Countries: Using Polymer Materials for Stormwater Management
Abstract: Urban hydrology is essential to the system used to manage urban runoff. Stormwater drainage in metropolitan areas has become a problem as a result of rapid urbanization, the depletion of vegetation, deteriorating drainage infrastructure, and climate change. The natural hydrological cycle is impacted by urbanization by raising peak flows and reducing lag times. Urban areas experience more floods as a result, while the environment suffers as a result of accelerated …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 974–984 Read article
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Persistent Atmospheric and Ecosystem Impacts of Enteric Methane Emissions from Intensive Livestock Production Systems
Abstract: Enteric methane emissions from intensive livestock production systems exert a significant long-lasting influence on atmospheric stability and ecosystem integrity. Recent observations confirm that global methane emissions continued to rise through the early 2020s, with total emissions exceeding 620 teragrams per year by 2024, driven by expanding ruminant production and associated feed systems. Anthropogenic sources accounted for more than 330 teragrams per year, reflecting sustained growth in agricultural and fossil fuel …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–38 Read article
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Groundwater Potential, Status and Its Recharge Behavior under Climate Change Consequence
Abstract: Water is considered life for every living substance, from simple ones to complex structural systems that exist on the earth. Without water, life is not possible. The only source of water is precipitation and it is uncertain in a country like India, where demand for water is increasing at a tremendous rate in each and every sector. To satisfy this increasing demand of water in each and every sector, one …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Impact of Climate Change on Rainfall Pattern and Reservoir Level
Abstract: Climate change is change in weather pattern for a significantly long period. One of the major impacts of climate change is variation in rainfall pattern which directly or indirectly affects the regional water sources which are rain fed/recharged. In the present paper, an attempt is made to present the impacts of climate change on rainfall pattern (2004–2010) and reservoir level (2014–2015) in Karnataka. Change in the rainfall pattern in a …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Hydrological Modelling using Soil and Water Assessment Tool for Shivna River Basin and Calibration Using SWAT-GLUE Algorithm
Abstract: The management of water in India faces significant challenges in both the level i.e., quality andquantity. In order to address these challenges and to source the rational and efficient management ofwater resources, it is necessary to understand the different issues involved in the water cycle works.Thus, hydrological models are important tools that have been used in water resource planning and itsmanagement. In this study the hydrology of Shivna sub-basin which …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Integrating Livestock for Enhancing Sustainability of Soil, Water and Agroecosystem: Implications from a One Health Perspective
Abstract: Livestock systems play a pivotal role in sustaining environmental health, enhancing ecosystem services, and supporting agricultural productivity. Well-managed integration of livestock into agroecosystems contributes to soil fertility through organic matter deposition, microbial stimulation, and nutrient cycling, while improving soil structure and long-term productivity. Grazing and pasture management regulate water infiltration, retention, and hydrological balance, mitigating soil erosion and enhancing water-use efficiency. Livestock also promote biodiversity by maintaining habitat heterogeneity, facilitating …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Punjab’s Wetlands as Inland Analogues of Marine Ecosystems: Status, Stressors and CommunityLed Conservation.
Abstract: Aquatic and wetland ecosystems in Punjab, India, represent ecologically significant yet increasingly degraded socioecological systems embedded within an intensively managed agrarian landscape. Despite their recognised importance, existing studies largely treat these systems using conventional freshwater ecological frameworks, with limited integration of microbiologically mediated processes and broader ecosystem theories. A key research gap, therefore, lies in the lack of interdisciplinary approaches that can holistically interpret wetland structure, function, and governance across …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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Land surface dynamics: A Multiphysics Approach to Modeling Mass Transport
Abstract: Land surface dynamics are governed by complex interactions among hydrological, atmospheric, and geomorphological processes that collectively drive the transport of mass across terrestrial environments. Traditional modeling approaches often isolate individual mechanisms, limiting their ability to capture the coupled feedbacks that shape landscape evolution. This study presents a multiphysics framework for modeling mass transport on land surfaces, integrating fluid flow, sediment transport, heat exchange, and chemical reactions within a unified computational …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–36 Read article