
Number 64 (2025)
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Assessment of water quality using physicochemical and bacteriological parameters in Oued Mchera (Bouregreg Basin, Morocco)
Jamaa Habchaoui, Noureddine Chaachouay, Mohamed Najy, Sanae Rezouki, Zahra Elassassi, Brahim Bourkhiss
Key words: microbial, Oued Mchera, physio-chemical, pollution, water quality
For citation: Habchaoui, J. et al. (2025) “Assessment of water quality using physicochemical and bacteriological parameters in Oued Mchera (Bouregreg Basin, Morocco)” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 1–11. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2024.151811
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Potentially toxic elements contamination and ecological risk assessment in water and surface sediments of Bistrica River
Skender Demaku, Tringa Kastrati
Key words: Bistrica River, ecological risk, heavy metals, surface sediment, water
For citation: Demaku, S., Kastrati, T. (2025) “Potentially toxic elements contamination and ecological risk assessment in water and surface sediments of Bistrica River” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 12–20. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2024.151812
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Identifying contaminants of coal-derived inertinite in charcoal briquettes: Preliminary findings of microscopic analysis
Zbigniew Jelonek, Iwona Jelonek
Key words: charcoal briquettes, coal, DIC filter, fluorescence filter, inertinite, microscopic analysis
For citation: Jelonek, Z., Jelonek, I. (2025) “Identifying contaminants of coal-derived inertinite in charcoal briquettes: Preliminary findings of microscopic analysis” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 21–32. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2024.151813
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Water management in dam reservoirs – analysis of operational risks on the example of new facilities
Maksymilian Połomski, Mirosław Wiatkowski
Key words: dam, hydrology, hydrotechnics, retention reservoir, water management
For citation: Połomski, M., Wiatkowski, M. (2025) “Water management in dam reservoirs – analysis of operational risks on the example of new facilities” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 33–45. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153514
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Physiological parameters of leaves as a quality parameter of red currant fruits indicating harvest maturity
Piotr Kuźniar, Justyna Belcar, Józef Gorzelany
Key words: fluorescence, leaves, mechanical and chemical properties of fruits, morphological features of fruits, multi-pigment meter, red currant, transmittance
For citation: Kuźniar, P. et al. (2025) “Physiological parameters of leaves as a quality parameter of red currant fruits indicating harvest maturity” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp.46–55. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153515
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Assessment of water needs of Catalpa bignonioides under subsurface irrigation in row plantings
Ariel Łangowski
Key words: Catalpa bignonioides, light soil, row plantings, subsurface drip irrigation, water needs
For citation: Łangowski, A. (2025) “Assessment of water needs of Catalpa bignonioides under subsurface irrigation in row plantings” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 56–62. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153516
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Characterisation of galvanisation effluent using lime-anionic polyacrylamide: A case study from Gauteng, South Africa
Tebogo M.D. Chauke, Mzimkhulu E. Monapathi, Tebogo Mashifana, Johannes S. Modise, Bamidele J. Okoli
Key words: coagulation, coagulation-flocculation, galvanisation industry, heavy metals, industrial effluent
For citation: Chauke, T.M.D. et al. (2025) “Characterisation of galvanisation effluent using lime-anionic polyacrylamide: A case study from Gauteng, South Africa” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 63–71. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153517
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The comparison of possibilities for demolition or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures
Raimondas Šadzevičius, Dainius Ramukevičius, Egidijus Kasiulis, Linas Jurevičius, Vygandas Narkus, Andrzej Głuchowski, Wojciech Sas
Key words: demolition, ecological state of rivers, hydraulic structures, rehabilitation, repairing, technical state
For citation: Šadzevičius, R. et al. (2025) “The comparison of possibilities for demolition or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 72–78. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153518
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The White Sands of Tutong: A high-quality silica sand deposit from Borneo
Stefan Herwig Gödeke, Muhammad Asri’ Akmal Hj Suhip, Afiq Aiman Jaya
Key words: Brunei, glass melt, high purity quartz, sand mining, silica sand, Southeast Asia
For citation: Gödeke, S. H. et al. (2025) “The White Sands of Tutong: A high-quality silica sand deposit from Borneo” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 79–86. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153519
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Hybrid machine learning for flood prediction: comparing CHIRPS satellite and ground station data
Agustina Rachmawardani, Budhy Kurniawan, Sastra Kusuma Wijaya, Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan, Marzuki Sinambela
Key words: adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, flood prediction, machine learning, rainfall, satellite data, water level
For citation: Rachmawardani, A. et al. (2025) “Hybrid machine learning for flood prediction: comparing CHIRPS satellite and ground station data” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 87–99. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153520
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Temporal changes in diversity of vascular flora accompanying Salix viminalis L. plantations
Maria Janicka, Aneta Kutkowska, Jakub Paderewski
Key words: anthropophytes, apophytes, botanical families, dynamics of flora, life forms, plantation age
For citation: Janicka, M. et al. (2025) “Temporal changes in diversity of vascular flora accompanying Salix viminalis L. plantations” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 100–111. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153521
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Depuration of mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) from microplastics using banana peel adsorbents in coastal areas of Indonesia
Anwar Daud, Agus Bintara Birawida, Ambeng Ambeng, Nurlia Sila, Muhammad Fahmi Aziz, Gurendro Putro
Key words: adsorbents, banana peel, depuration, microplastics, mussel, Pilsbryoconcha exilis
For citation: Daud, A. et al. (2025) “Depuration of mussels (Pilsbryoconcha exilis) from microplastics using banana peel adsorbents in coastal areas of Indonesia” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 112–119. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153523
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Energy efficiency monitoring system of operated irrigation pumping stations in Uzbekistan
Nazir Ikramov, Farkhod Kasimov, Mekhrbonu Rakhimova
Key words: electricity consumption, monitoring system, operated stations, pumping station, smart device
For citation: Ikramov, N. et al. (2025) “Energy efficiency monitoring system of operated irrigation pumping stations in Uzbekistan” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 120–129. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153524
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Strategies for disaster management and the role of effective governance in Nepal
Jaya Narayan Acharya, Werapong Koedsin , Kuaanan Techato
Key words: disasters, governance, management, Nepal, resilience, risk
For citation: Acharya, J. A. et al. (2025) “Strategies for disaster management and the role of effective governance in Nepal” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 130–135. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153525
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Review of public space studies in Indonesia: Research identification and future social agenda
Ahmadin Ahmadin, Ilham S. Sanur, Rezky J. Nur
Key words: evaluation, Indonesia, public space, systematic literature review, urban area
For citation: Ahmadin, A. et al. (2025) “Review of public space studies in Indonesia: Research identification and future social agenda” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 136–147. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153526
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Predicting plant establishment: Germination responses of five Arrhenatherion alliance species from two distinct climatic origins
Faisal A. Pradita, Maria Janicka
Key words: climate change, establishment, germination, lowland hay meadow, seed mass
For citation: Pradita, A., Janicka, M. (2025) “Predicting plant establishment: Germination responses of five Arrhenatherion alliance species from two distinct climatic origins” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 148–154. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153527
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Long-term dynamics, distribution, and protection of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber in Poland
Jakub Paderewski, Dorota Sienkiewicz-Paderewska
Key words: beaver expansion in Europe, broken-line regression, Eurasian beaver population recovery, legal protection of Castor fiber, population dynamics analysis, wetlands protection
For citation: Paderewski, J., Sienkiewicz-Paderewska, D. (2025) “Long-term dynamics, distribution, and protection of the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber in Poland” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 155–162. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153528
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Delineating Ababi Mountains spring recharge zones using combined isotope hydrology and geophysical methods
I Nengah Simpen, I Wayan Redana, Putu Doddy Heka Ardana
Key words: audio magnetotelluric, groundwater recharge, isotope hydrology, spring water, volcanic aquifer
For citation: Simpen, I. N. et al. (2025) “Delineating Ababi Mountains spring recharge zones using combined isotope hydrology and geophysical methods” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 163–171. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153529
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The impact of human resource management on irrigation and drainage management in Indonesia
Khalisah Hayatuddin, Asel Mohmuod, Ainur O. Ongdash, Seyed Saeed Asghari Zonouz, Shukur-Ali Ataev
Key words: drainage, human resource management, irrigation, law environment, operational efficiency, system maintenance, water management
For citation: Hayatuddin, K. et al. (2025) “The impact of human resource management on irrigation and drainage management in Indonesia” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 172–180. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153530
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Using artificial intelligence for sustainable crop production – a comprehensive review with a focus on potato production
Magdalena Piekutowska
Key words: artificial intelligence, crop management, data analysis, potato cultivation, sustainable production
For citation: Piekutowska, M. (2025) “Using artificial intelligence for sustainable crop production – a comprehensive review with a focus on potato production” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 181–193. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153522
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Fertilisation with ash from biomass combustion and gypsum on physical properties of sandy soil
Dariusz Błażejczak, Marek Śnieg, Magdalena Sobolewska, Anna Jaroszewska, Jarosław Pytka, Krzysztof Kuglarz
Key words: biomass ash, fertilisation, gypsum, soil physical properties
For citation: Błażejczak, D. et al. (2025) “Fertilisation with ash from biomass combustion and gypsum on physical properties of sandy soil” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 194–202. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153531
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Identifying and understanding novel ecosystem functions: a scientific approach to nature restoration law
Agnieszka K. Hutniczak, Wojciech Bryś, Roman Dychkovskyi, Renata Gaj, Artur Dyczko, Agnieszka Błońska, Karolina Bierza, Barbara Bacler-Żbikowska, Gabriela Woźniak
Key words: biodiversity, ecosystem’s functioning, mineral resources mining, nature restoration law, novel ecosystems, novelty, spontaneous process
For citation: Hutniczak, A. K. et al. (2025) “Identifying and understanding novel ecosystem functions: a scientific approach to nature restoration law” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 203–210. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153532
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Sustainable sediment management in Jordanian dams: Feasibility, economic viability, and agricultural reuse potential
Ahmed Al-Taani, Nazem El Radaideh, Wesam Al Kateeb, Fares Howari, Yousef Nazzal, Jibran Iqbal, Abeer Al Bsoul
Key words: dam, dredging, Jordan, quality, sediment removal
For citation: Al-Taani, A. et al. (2025) “Sustainable sediment management in Jordanian dams: Feasibility, economic viability, and agricultural reuse potential” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 211–220. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153533
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Restoration is an investment. Comparing restoration costs and ecosystem services in selected European wetlands
Karolina Strzęciwilk, Mateusz Grygoruk
Key words: ecosystem services, management, peatland, restoration, riparian, valuation
For citation: Strzęciwilk, K., Grygoruk, M. (2025) “Restoration is an investment. Comparing restoration costs and ecosystem services in selected European wetlands” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 221–229. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153534
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Numerical and modelling studies of the geogrid-reinforced ash-storage embankment in the conditions of the undermined territories
Rauan E. Lukpanov
Key words: embankment, geogrid, geosynthetic, modelling, numerical analysis, reinforcement, slope, stability analysis
For citation: Lukpanov, R. E. (2025) “Numerical and modelling studies of the geogrid-reinforced ash-storage embankment in the conditions of the undermined territories” Journal of Water and Land Development, 64, pp. 230–244. Available at: https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.153535