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Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:19
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Correction to: Bivariate hydrologic risk analysis for the Xiangxi River in Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:18 -
Residential fuel consumption and technology choices: an application of FGNLS and random effects binary logit model
In this study, Ethiopian households’ residential fuel usage and technological preferences are analyzed. For 2524 urban families, we use panel data from two waves of the Ethiopian Socioeconomic Survey (ESS). Ho...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:17 -
The impact of global changes in near-term climate forcers on East Africa’s climate
Climate change and air pollution are two interconnected daunting environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. Globally, stringent public health and environmental policies are set to mitigate the emiss...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:16 -
Toxicological response and bioaccumulation of strontium in Festuca rubra L. (red fescue) and Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) in contaminated soil microcosms
Potentially toxic elements (PTE) from industrial activities remain a global concern for their environmental hazards. In particular, strontium is found in drinking water and food, primarily from contamination f...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:15 -
Public private partnerships and water and sanitation infrastructure development in Zimbabwe: what determines financing?
Zimbabwe envisions being an upper-middle-income economy by the year 2030. The vision 2030 has infrastructure development as a stand-out pillar upon which it is founded. The vision envisages well-developed, mod...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:14 -
Remote sensing supported analysis of the effect of wind erosion on local air pollution in arid regions: a case study from Iğdır province in eastern Türkiye
PM pollution is one of the most important environmental problems worldwide. One of the sources of PM pollution, which has a negative impact on human health, is dust that enters the atmosphere, especially in ar...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:13 -
Asset management analytics for urban water mains: a literature review
This study presents a review of the state-of-the-art literature on water pipe failure predictions, assessment of water losses risk, optimal pipe maintenance plans, and maintenance coordination strategies. In a...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:12 -
Flexible electric vehicle charging and its role in variable renewable energy integration
Uptake of electric vehicles is accelerating as governments around the world aim to decarbonize transportation. However, swift and widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption will require some degree of controlle...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:11 -
Treatment of laundry wastewater using extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)
The problem of management and treatment of wastewater from commercial laundries is a matter of concern. The present study provides an effective and eco-friendly solution to the treatment of wastewater from com...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:10 -
Effects of landscape attributes and climate variables on catchment hydrology
Catchments characteristics, such as geomorphology, geology, soil, land use, and climatic variables, play an important role in total stream flow responses, a critical resource for people and the environment. Mo...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:9 -
Spatial distribution of invasive large fever berry trees (Croton megalobotrys) in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area: Gokwe, Zimbabwe
The invasion of rangelands by invasive plant species is a major threat to biodiversity in most parts of Zimbabwe posing not only an ecological challenge but a growing management and eradication challenge as we...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:8 -
Geospatial assessment of urban green space using multi-criteria decision analysis in Debre Markos City, Ethiopia
Urban green space (UGS) serves as a lung for city dwellers to breathe and is critical for fostering the sustainable growth of urban ecology and improving residents’ quality of life. Debre Markos City (DMC) lac...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:7 -
Optimization of landfill gas generation based on a modified first-order decay model: a case study in the province of Quebec, Canada
Landfills will likely remain an essential part of integrated solid waste management systems in many developed and developing countries for the foreseeable future. Further improvements are required to model the...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:6 -
Rapid spilled oil analysis using direct analysis in real time time-of-flight mass spectrometry
The biomarker diagnostic ratio analysis outlined by the European Committee for Standardization is considered the current gold standard in oil forensic analysis. However, it has a major limitation as an emergen...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:5 -
Mulched and soil-incorporated sugarcane greenchop residue and compost: effects on selected soil components, sugarcane nutrients, Mexican rice borer injury, and yield
Burning sugarcane, Saccharum spp., fields to remove leaves before harvest is a routine practice in many sugarcane production areas, including the United States. The method is environmentally deleterious and has b...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:4 -
Impacts of small-scale irrigation water use on environmental flow of ungauged rivers in Africa
Failure in Environmental flow in quantity, timing, and quality leads to failure to support ecosystems, human livelihoods, and well-being. Irrigation water use is one of the main actors in impacting the water f...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:3 -
Effect of agricultural land management practices on the selected soil quality indictors: empirical evidences from the south Ethiopian highlands
Land degradation is a major challenge that adversely affects soil fertility, agricultural production, and environmental sustainability. To curb this, various agricultural land management (ALM) measures have be...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:2 -
Topography and climate of Mount Karanfil (Pozantı/Adana)
The goal of this study is to investigate the impact of the topographic features of Mount Karanfil and its surroundings on the local climate. Mount Karanfil, located in the Mediterranean Basin, has a unique eco...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2023 12:1 -
Climate vulnerability of coffee-cocoa agrosystems in the sub-humid mountain ecosystems in south-west Togo (West Africa)
Changes in climate patterns are the main challenges being faced by the coffee and cocoa production systems, one of the key sources of livelihood for farmers in Togo’s humid dense forests zone, also known as “T...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:31 -
Hyperaccumulation of lead using Agrostis tenuis
In recent years the quest for a circular economy approach and the upcycling of secondary raw materials have been pushed in the global political agenda. Increased interest has been taken by the recovery of mate...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:30 -
Leaves litterfall and nutrient inputs from four multipurpose tree/shrub species of homegarden agroforestry systems
As compared to natural forest ecosystems, soils under agroecosystems are more subjected to changes in physical and biochemical attributes. But, tree species that are retained and/or planted on these agroecosys...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:29 -
Modeling the potential impacts of automated vehicles on pollutant emissions under different scenarios of a test track
One of the significant sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions is the road transportation sector. These emissions are worsened by driving behaviors and network conditions. It is common knowledge ...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:28 -
Spatio-temporal variability and trends of hydroclimatic variables at Zarima Sub-Basin North Western Ethiopia
Globally, hydroclimatic variables have been changed due to human activities and have an impact on agricultural production and water resource management. This study investigated the spatio-temporal variability ...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:27 -
The impact of rainfall variability and crop production on vertisols in the central highlands of Ethiopia
Understanding the yearly, seasonal, monthly, and weekly rainfall variability is crucial for improved agricultural practice in Ethiopia, where agriculture depends on rainfall. In particular, knowledge of rainfa...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:26 -
Synthesis of eco-friendly ZnO-based heterophotocatalysts with enhanced properties under visible light in the degradation of organic pollutants
Heterogeneous photocatalysts have been widely used for the removal of various organic pollutants from wastewater. The main challenge so far resides in the sustainability of the process, with regard to the synt...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:25 -
Analysis of temperature variability utilising Mann–Kendall and Sen's slope estimator tests in the Accra and Kumasi Metropolises in Ghana
Temperature variability may have direct and indirect impacts on the environments of the Accra and Kumasi Metropolises in Ghana. This study analysed temperature and trends in temperature in both cities using in...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:24 -
Rural household perception and adaptation strategies to climate change and variability: in the case of Libo-kemkem Woreda, Ethiopia
Studying Libo-kemkem Woreda households’ perceptions and responses to climate change and variability was the primary focus of this study. A cross-sectional and primary data collection method was used in this st...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:23 -
Effects of compost on onion quality, yield, and thrips infestation
Although onion, Allium cepa L., production has been enhanced by the addition of organic matter to soil, other reports indicated no effect. In this study, onion plots (var. Sweet Sunrise) were treated with convent...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:22 -
Land use land cover change in and around Chebera Churchura National Park, Southwestern Ethiopia: implications for management effectiveness
Land use-land cover change (LULCC) resulting from anthropogenic activities has been one of the major causes of loss of biodiversity globally. Thus, understanding the dynamics of such LULCC, especially within p...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:21 -
Quantify soil erosion and sediment export in response to land use/cover change in the Suha watershed, northwestern highlands of Ethiopia: implications for watershed management
Soil erosion accelerated by human activities is a critical challenge affecting soil health, agricultural productivity, food security and environmental sustainability in the highlands of Ethiopia. The aim of th...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:20 -
Correction to: Exploiting temporal-spatial patterns of informal settlements using GIS and remote sensing technique: a case study of Jimma city, Southwestern Ethiopia
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:19 -
Bivariate hydrologic risk analysis for the Xiangxi River in Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China
Hydrological extremes such as floods generally have multidimensional attributes with complex dependence structures. This leads to the urgent demand of hydrological risk analysis within a multivariate context. ...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:18 -
Analysis of water–energy–crop nexus indicators in irrigated sugarcane of Awash Basin, Ethiopia
Pressures on limited resources of water and energy in agriculture forced researchers to look for alternative approaches towards the solutions integrating the resources. Since the development of the water–energ...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:17 -
Evaluation of the root system of Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L. Roberty) using different sampling methods
Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides L. Roberty) is one of the most studied and applied species in soil bioengineering techniques all over the world, but there are technical information related to its root syst...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:16 -
Heavy Metals in Commonly Consumed Root and Leafy Vegetables in Dhaka City, Bangladesh, and Assessment of Associated Public Health Risks
Excess accumulation of heavy metals in frequently consumed food (e.g., vegetables, fruits) is a serious threat to human health. The concentration of heavy metals in four root vegetables and five leafy vegetabl...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:15 -
Appraisal of lead (Pb) contamination and potential exposure risk associated with agricultural soils and some cultivated plants in gold mines
Artisanal gold mining has been one of the major contributors to soil pollution. These types of soil have potential environmental implications and varying degrees of health risk due to agricultural product cult...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:14 -
Public expenditure for water facility and road transport infrastructure in Ethiopia: a comparison of impacts using an economy-wide model
Ethiopian government is investing in a wide range of pro-poor sectors but the economic effects of public investment widely vary across sectors. With a limited public resource, public investment across sectors ...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:13 -
Increasing the publicness of riversides as public space development on Kebena River, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Public space development is important for the socio-economic and ecological conditions of cities. This study evaluated the publicness of riversides as public space development on the Kebena River in Addis Abab...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:12 -
Application of DPSIR model to identify the drivers and impacts of land use and land cover changes and climate change on land, water, and livelihoods in the L. Kyoga basin: implications for sustainable management
Land use, land cover, and climate change impacts are current global challenges that are affecting many sectors, like agricultural production, socio-economic development, water quality, and causing land fragmen...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:11 -
Climate variability and trends in the Endorheic Lake Hayk basin: implications for Lake Hayk water level changes in the lake basin, Ethiopia
For sustainable climate hazard management, climate information at the local level is crucial for developing countries like Ethiopia, which has an exceptionally low adaptive capacity to changes in climate. As a...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:10 -
Correction to: Spatiotemporal analysis of droughts characteristics and drivers in the Omo-Gibe River basin, Ethiopia
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:9 -
Mapping groundwater nitrate contaminant risk using the modified DRASTIC model: a case study in Ethiopia
Nitrate contamination of groundwater often occurs in urban and industrial areas due to point and non-point sources of anthropological activities. Groundwater constitutes a a significant portion of the water su...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:8 -
Meteorological drought monitoring across the main river basins of Ethiopia using satellite rainfall product
Drought is a recurrent phenomenon emerging from an inter-annual and intra-seasonal deficit of water across the atmosphere-to-aquifer continuum and these events are reported to be very severe in regions of Ethi...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:7 -
Investigating the fate of polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle compounds in spilled oils with a microcosm weathering experiment
One of the common toxic compound groups in crude oils are the polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycles (PASHs) and their related alkylated forms (APASHs). Unlike commonly investigated polycyclic aromatic hydroc...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:6 -
Estimation of above-ground biomass in tropical afro-montane forest using Sentinel-2 derived indices
Empirical analyses were common methods for forest biomass estimation. Lately, satellite images are popularly used to study different attributes of forest vegetation. Sentinel-2 image provides a significant imp...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:5 -
MaxEnt-based modeling of suitable habitat for rehabilitation of Podocarpus forest at landscape-scale
Modeling the current distribution and predicting suitable habitats of threatened species support proper planning processes for conservation and restoration. The aim of this study was thus to model the actual d...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:4 -
Spatiotemporal analysis of droughts characteristics and drivers in the Omo-Gibe River basin, Ethiopia
Drought is one of the leading destructive natural disasters adversely affecting natural resources and livelihoods. Thus, this study evaluated the spatial and temporal meteorological drought characteristics and...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:3 -
Climate trend analysis for a semi-arid Borana zone in southern Ethiopia during 1981–2018
Understanding the climate variability at local scale could help suggest local adaptation responses to manage climate associated risks. This paper analyzed the variability and trend of climate in semi-arid Bora...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:2 -
Maize yield forecast using GIS and remote sensing in Kaffa Zone, South West Ethiopia
Ethiopian policy makers, government planners, and farmers all demand up-to-date information on maize yield and production. The Kaffa Zone is the country's most important maize-producing region. The Central Sta...
Citation: Environmental Systems Research 2022 11:1
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