Ain Shams Engineering Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 102578 - 102578
Published: Nov. 25, 2023
This
study
addresses
a
challenging
problem
of
predicting
mean
annual
precipitation
across
arid
and
semi-arid
areas
in
northern
Algeria,
utilizing
deterministic,
geostatistical
(GS),
machine
learning
(ML)
models.
Through
the
analysis
data
spanning
nearly
five
decades
encompassing
150
monitoring
stations,
result
Random
Forest
showed
highest
training
performance,
with
R
square
value
(of
0.9524)
Root
Mean
Square
Error
24.98).
Elevation
emerges
as
critical
factor,
enhancing
prediction
accuracy
mountainous
complex
terrains
when
used
an
auxiliary
variable.
Cluster
further
refines
our
understanding
station
distribution
characteristics,
identifying
four
distinct
clusters,
each
exhibiting
unique
patterns
elevation
zones.
helps
for
better
prediction,
encouraging
integration
additional
variables
exploration
climate
change
impacts,
thereby
contributing
to
informed
environmental
management
adaptation
strategies
diverse
climatic
terrain
scenarios.
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 58 - 58
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Drought
monitoring
and
prediction
have
important
roles
in
various
aspects
of
hydrological
studies.
In
the
current
research,
standardized
precipitation
index
(SPI)
was
monitored
predicted
Peru
between
1990
2015.
The
study
proposed
a
hybrid
model,
called
ANN-FA,
for
SPI
time
scales
(SPI3,
SPI6,
SPI18,
SPI24).
A
state-of-the-art
firefly
algorithm
(FA)
has
been
documented
as
powerful
tool
to
support
modeling
issues.
ANN-FA
uses
an
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
which
is
coupled
with
FA
Lima
via
other
stations.
Through
intelligent
utilization
series
from
neighbors’
stations
model
inputs,
suggested
approach
might
be
used
forecast
at
meteorological
station
insufficient
data.
To
conduct
this,
SPI3,
SPI24
were
modeled
using
stations’
datasets
Peru.
Various
error
criteria
employed
investigate
performance
model.
Results
showed
that
effective
promising
drought
also
multi-station
strategy
lack
results
can
help
predict
mean
absolute
=
0.22,
root
square
0.29,
Pearson
correlation
coefficient
0.94,
agreement
0.97
testing
phase
best
estimation
(SPI3).
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104(10), P. 6208 - 6220
Published: March 7, 2024
Five
computational
intelligence
approaches,
namely
Gaussian
process
regression
(GPR),
artificial
neural
network
(ANN),
decision
tree
(DT),
ensemble
of
trees
(EoT)
and
support
vector
machine
(SVM),
were
used
to
describe
the
evolution
moisture
during
dehydration
glutinous
rice.
The
hyperparameters
models
optimized
with
three
strategies:
Bayesian
optimization,
grid
search
random
search.
To
understand
parameters
that
facilitate
model
adaptation
process,
global
sensitivity
analysis
(GSA)
was
compute
impact
input
variables
on
output.
Energy Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 3494 - 3518
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
Maximizing
self-consumption
of
the
photovoltaic
(PV)
generation
is
an
important
factor
to
increase
penetration
PV
in
residential
grid.
It
can
improve
system
profitability,
save
energy
and
reduce
grid
stress.
This
study
proposes
a
double-layer
home
management
strategy
household
electricity
costs.
The
first
layer
involves
rescheduling
shiftable
appliances
operate
during
surplus
hours,
while
second
employs
multi-objective
based
on
Jaya
particle
swarm
optimization
(PSO)
algorithms
optimize
power
exchange
between
storage
(ESS)
electric
vehicle
(EV),
with
smart
home.
Six
different
scenarios
are
simulated
investigate
role
appliances,
ESS,
EV
technology
increasing
self-consumption.
Results
scheduling
showed
that
proposed
consumption
by
17–41%
27–78%,
respectively,
depending
scenarios.
found
be
more
effective
than
single-layer
approach,
significant
economic
benefits.
method
provides
efficient
solution
for
improving
saving
energy,
reducing
Thus,
this
contributes
development
sustainable
systems,
paving
way
future
research
area.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
147, P. 109933 - 109933
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Despite
being
one
of
the
most
abundant
water
resources
globally,
Yangtze
River
Basin
(YRB)
region
is
facing
substantial
risks
aggravated
by
climatic
and
anthropogenic
changes.
Here,
we
adopted
an
integrated
framework
to
investigate
plausible
futures
resource
provisioning
in
YRB
under
current
future
conditions
on
sub-watershed
level:
(i)
a
process-based
model
(InVEST)
was
used
project
yield
whole
nearest
(2040–2060)
distant
(2080–2100)
(ii)
socio-ecological
index
developed
assess
spatio-temporal
patterns
vulnerability
(WRV).
Model
projections
indicated
that
several
water-rich
areas
southeastern
would
suffer
declining
future.
While
projected
increase
some
drier
regions
northwest.
Future
changes
basin-level
were
decrease
low
emissions
scenarios
(RCP2.6)
combined
with
sustainability
socioeconomic
scenario
(SSP1).
The
greatest
medium-to-high
end
(RCP7.0)
rather
than
high-end
(RCP8.5)
climate
change
scenario.
high
WRV
distributed
sub-watersheds
near
Taihu
Lake
source
River.
Climate
have
different
roles
shaping
dynamics
WRV,
precipitation
reduction
consumption
likely
result
increased
levels
lower
reaches
middle
reaches,
respectively.
Our
study
added
new
spatial
data
for
vital
ecological
economic
importance
Asia.
prone
should
be
prioritised
management
practices.
assessment
approach
this
concurrent
measures
from
both
subjective
objective
perspectives
could
relevant
studies
exploring
how
respond
environmental
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 15494 - 15494
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Reference
evapotranspiration
(ET0)
is
critical
in
agriculture
and
irrigation
water
management,
particularly
arid
semi-arid
regions.
Our
study
aimed
to
develop
an
accurate
efficient
model
for
estimating
ET0
using
various
climatic
variables
as
predictors.
This
research
evaluated
two
techniques,
i.e.,
stepwise
regression
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs),
identify
the
most
effective
calculating
ET0.
The
models
were
developed
tested
based
on
climate
data
obtained
from
whole
station
of
Egypt.
CLIMWAT
2.0
program
was
used
acquire
Egypt
a
total
32
stations.
software
dedicated
meteorological
database
created
specifically
work
with
CROPWAT
computer
program.
average
spanning
29
years,
1991
2020.
utilized
compute
reference
8,
Penman–Monteith
equation.
results
showed
that
ANN
demonstrated
superior
performance
calculations
compared
other
methods,
achieving
coefficient
determination
(R2)
0.99
mean
absolute
percentage
error
(MAPE)
2.7%.
In
contrast,
yielded
R2
0.95
MAPE
8.06.
On
hand,
influential
maximum
temperature,
humidity,
solar
radiation,
wind
speed.
findings
this
could
be
applied
fields,
such
agriculture,
irrigation,
crop
requirements,
optimize
growth
under
limited
resources
global
environmental
changes.
Furthermore,
our
identifies
limitations
challenges
applying
these
regions,
availability
constraints
complexity.
We
discuss
need
more
extensive
reliable
datasets
suggest
future
directions,
including
ensemble
modeling,
remote
sensing
integration,
evaluating
change’s
impact
estimation.
Overall,
contributes
understanding
estimation
regions
provides
valuable
insights
into
applicability
ANNs.
ANNs
offers
potential
advancements
resource
management
agricultural
planning,
enabling
informed
decision-making
processes.