Determining the main contributing factors to nutrient concentration in rivers in arid northwest China using partial least squares structural equation modeling

W Wang, F Zhang, Q Zhao, C Liu, CY Jim… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Understanding the main driving factors of oasis river nutrients in arid areas is important to
identify the sources of water pollution and protect water resources. Twenty-seven sub …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of landscape structures on river water quality at multiple spatial scales: A case study of the Yuan river watershed, China

Q Xu, P Wang, W Shu, M Ding, H Zhang - Ecological Indicators, 2021 - Elsevier
Significant attention has recently been given towards understanding the hydrological effects
of landscape structures. However, few studies have quantified the relationships between …

The consequences for stream water quality of long-term changes in landscape patterns: Implications for land use management and policies

ACP Fernandes, LM de Oliveira Martins, FAL Pacheco… - Land Use Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
The preservation of water resources is a worldwide goal that requires continuous research
to support the action of decision-makers. The learning about water quality is paramount in …

The COP27 screened through the lens of global water security

MC de Melo, LFS Fernandes, TCT Pissarra… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Assessing the factors influencing water quality using environment water quality index and partial least squares structural equation model in the Ebinur Lake …

C Liu, F Zhang, X Wang, NW Chan, HA Rahman… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
Surface water quality deterioration is commonly associated with environmental changes and
human activities. Although some research has been carried out to evaluate the relationship …

[HTML][HTML] Integrating ecosystem services into sustainable landscape management: A collaborative approach

DPS Terêncio, SGP Varandas, AR Fonseca… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Paiva River is considered one of the least polluted rivers in Europe and its
watershed has a high conservation value. However, the Paiva River basin suffers pressures …

Water security and watershed management assessed through the modelling of hydrology and ecological integrity: A study in the Galicia-Costa (NW Spain)

C Acuña-Alonso, ACP Fernandes, X Álvarez… - Science of The Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Water management is a crucial tool for addressing the increasing uncertainties caused by
climate change, biodiversity loss and the conditions of socioeconomic limits. The multiple …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling of threats that affect Cyano-HABs in an eutrophicated reservoir: First phase towards water security and environmental governance in watersheds

C Acuña-Alonso, X Álvarez, E Valero… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cyano-HABs are proliferating around the world due to anthropogenic nutrient enrichment of
freshwater bodies. This study seeks to obtain a holistic vision over the various threats that …

Estimation of the ecological integrity of the Guadiana River using Partial Least Squares Path Modelling and simulation scenarios

S Villar-Rúa, C Acuña-Alonso, X Álvarez - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ecological integrity is fundamental to human life and ecosystems, so its assessment and
management are crucial. This concept assesses ecosystem health by examining physico …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of landscape indicators for explaining the variability of benthic macro-invertebrates in urban streams

J Huang, SE Gergel - Journal of Environmental Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Landscape indicators–measures of land use and land cover–are widely used as proxies for
monitoring urban stream conditions, particularly for benthic invertebrates which are often …