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Optimised stacking generalisation methodology for groundwater level prediction
Abstract Global climate change has brought a paradigm shift in groundwater management practices. For a sustainable groundwater supply, there is …
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Heat stress and sleep quality in Mediterranean cities: a pilot study introducing the Sleep Comfort Index (SCI)
Abstract Urban heat increasingly affects sleep quality, yet quantitative evidence linking outdoor thermal stress and rest remains limited. This pilot …
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Variable Source Area (VSA) modeling for water management: Streamflow analysis in upper Gilgel Abay watershed, Ethiopia
Abstract Reliable streamflow simulation is fundamental for effective water resources management in data-scarce watersheds, particularly where runoff is dominated by …
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Performance degradation assessment of silicon solar cells under field operation in Jimma zone, Ethiopia
Abstract This study investigates the aging and performance degradation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules installed in Jimma, Ethiopia, a …
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Evaluating the effect of phosphogypsum on selected soil properties, and morpho-physiology, yield and phosphorus use efficiency of wheat varieties under saline-sodic soil
Abstract Salt-affected soils constrain agricultural productivity, particularly in Ethiopia’s irrigated lowlands, where salinity and sodicity severely reduce crop yields. Effective …
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Flood risks, expected annual impacts and willingness to pay for a catastrophe insurance policy in the Uvira health zone, eastern DRC
Abstract For several decades, the Uvira Health Zone has been exposed to hydroclimatic risks as well as various natural and …
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Monitoring agricultural drought using hyper-temporal satellite observatory indicators
Abstract Ethiopia is a country frequently portrayed as drought-stricken, yet more than 80% of its population depends on rain-fed Agriculture …
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Unravelling the hydrologic impact of climate change in the Great Ruaha River Basin, Tanzania
Abstract In recent decades, the Upper Great Ruaha River Basin (UGRRB) has experienced severe water scarcity due to alterations in …
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A low-cost method for identifying plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging
Abstract Mismanaged plastic waste is a global concern, the problems of which are amplified in low- and middle-income countries where …
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Development of integrated machine learning model for estimation of spatial distribution of particulate matter pollutant in air
Abstract Accurate estimation of particulate matter (PM) concentration in air is crucial for understanding and mitigating air pollution. Conventional PM …
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Assessing the impact of climate variability and political stability on livestock productivity in the EAC
Abstract Livestock production is a cornerstone of food security, economic stability, and rural livelihoods in the East African Community (EAC), …
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Exploring the nexus between climate change, political stability, and income inequality in Somalia
Abstract Income inequality remains a critical challenge globally, with developing nations experiencing the most severe disparities. In fragile states like …
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Harnessing water for peacebuilding: the drivers of water-based conflicts in Sudan
Abstract Water-related disputes frequently occur at national, community, and local levels, often escalating for various reasons. Until the end of …
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A comparative study of conventional irrigation and CropWat model-based irrigation scheduling: effects on water productivity under onion and teff cultivation in the upper Blue Nile basin
Abstract Nevertheless, irrigation agriculture is expanding; therefore, evaluating the performance of existing irrigation schemes and introducing improved irrigation scheduling techniques …
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Crop-livestock-climate nexus: intensification pathways under different climate realizations in the Sahel, West Africa
Abstract Competition between crops and livestock farming systems escalates due to changing land use patterns driven by climate change in …
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Weighing temporal fluctuations of drought features in Rwanda through the implementation of the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and standardized precipitation index
Abstract Climate change poses significant challenges globally, affecting weather patterns and leading to more frequent and severe extreme events such …
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Health risk assessment of lead and cadmium contamination in raw cow’s milk from eastern Algeria
Abstract To assess potential health risks from heavy metal exposure through raw cow’s milk, we investigated lead (Pb) and cadmium …
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Evaluation of SENTINEL-2 products-based algorithms in estimating water pollutants of the River Niger in Bamako
Abstract Monitoring surface water quality on a spatio-temporal scale is very important to restrict the entry of polluting components into …
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Evaluating non-consumptive household water uses in a growing urban centre in Nigeria
Abstract Efficient use of water could be partly achieved with sound management strategies of the non-consumptive uses (N-CUs) of water …
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Examining the confluence of climate change and conflicts on agricultural and livestock exports in Somalia
Abstract Climate-induced extreme weather events and conflicts are jointly contributing to disruptions in agricultural supply chains and destabilizing global food …