Biotic homogenisation is defined as decreasing dissimilarity among ecological assemblages
sampled within a given spatial area over time. Biotic differentiation, in turn, is defined as …

The process of development has led to the modification of river landscapes. This has
created imbalances between ecological, economic, and socio-cultural uses of ecosystem …

Rivers are severely polluted by multiple anthropogenic stressors. An unevenly distributed
landscape pattern can aggravate the deterioration of water quality in rivers. Identifying the …

The construction of dams has caused riparian habitat degradation and ecosystem service
loss globally. It is critical to assess the response of riparian plant communities to inundation …

The growing demand for clean, sustainable, and viable energy in the twenty-first century
prompted researchers to focus their efforts on developing renewable-based technologies. In …

Water security is an expression of resilience. In the recent past, scientists and public
organizations have built considerable work around this concept launched in 2013 by the …

The potential of karst aquifers as a drinking water resource is substantial because of their
large storage capacity gained in the course of carbonate dissolution. Carbonate dissolution …

Water pollution is a critical management issue, with many rivers and streams draining urban
areas being polluted by the disposal of untreated solid waste and wastewater discharge …

Rivers are a vital resource for human wellbeing. To reduce human impact on water bodies,
the European Union has established an essential regulatory framework for protection and …

The zoning of groundwater recharge potential would be attractive for water managers, but is
lacking in many regions around the planet, including in the Jequitiba River basin, Minas …