Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 4, 2023
Climate
change
is
a
critical
issue
of
our
time,
and
its
causes,
pathways,
forecasts
remain
topic
broader
discussion.
In
this
paper,
we
present
novel
data
driven
pathway
analysis
framework
to
identify
the
key
processes
behind
mean
global
temperature
sea
level
rise,
forecast
magnitude
their
increase
from
2100.
Based
on
historical
dynamic
statistical
modeling
alone,
have
established
causal
pathways
that
connect
increasing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
level,
with
intermediate
links
encompassing
humidity,
ice
coverage,
glacier
mass,
but
not
for
sunspot
numbers.
Our
results
indicate
if
no
action
taken
curb
anthropogenic
emissions,
average
would
rise
an
estimated
3.28
°C
(2.46-4.10
°C)
above
pre-industrial
while
be
573
mm
(474-671
mm)
2021
by
However,
countries
adhere
emission
regulations
outlined
in
United
Nations
Conference
Change
(COP26),
lessen
1.88
(1.43-2.33
albeit
still
higher
than
targeted
1.5
°C,
reduce
449
(389-509
Water,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(20), P. 3543 - 3543
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
River
water
quality
is
of
utmost
importance
because
the
river
not
only
one
key
resources
but
also
a
natural
habitat
serving
its
surrounding
environment.
In
bid
to
address
whether
it
has
qualified
quality,
various
analytics
are
required
be
considered,
challenging
measure
all
them
frequently
along
reach.
Therefore,
estimating
index
(WQI)
incorporating
several
weighted
useful
approach
assess
in
rivers.
This
study
explored
applications
ten
machine
learning
(ML)
models
estimate
WQI
for
Southern
Bug
River,
which
second-longest
Ukraine.
The
ML
methods
considered
this
include
artificial
neural
networks
(ANNs),
Support
Vector
Regressor
(SVR),
Extreme
Learning
Machine,
Decision
Tree
Regressor,
random
forest,
AdaBoost
(AB),
Gradient
Boosting
XGBoost
(XGBR),
Gaussian
process
(GP),
and
K-nearest
neighbors
(KNN).
Each
data
measurement
consists
nine
(NH4,
BOD5,
suspended
solids,
DO,
NO3,
NO2,
SO4,
PO4,
Cl),
while
quantity
more
than
2700
points.
results
indicated
that
demonstrate
satisfactory
performance
predicting
WQI.
However,
GP
outperformed
other
models,
followed
by
XGBR,
SVR,
KNN.
Furthermore,
ANN
AB
demonstrated
relatively
weaker
performance.
Moreover,
reliability
assessment
conducted
on
both
training
testing
datasets
confirmed
comparative
analysis.
Overall,
enhance
assertion
can
sufficiently
predict
WQI,
thereby
enhancing
management.
Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Precisely
forecasting
air
temperature
as
a
significant
meteorological
parameter
has
critical
role
in
environment
quality
management.
Hence,
this
study
employs
hybrid
intelligent
model
for
accurately
monthly
one
to
three
times
ahead
the
hottest
and
coldest
regions
of
world.
The
contains
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
hybridized
with
powerful
hetaeristic
Honey
Badger
Algorithm
(HBA-ANN).
average
mutual
information
(AMI)
technique
is
employed
find
optimal
time
delay
values
variable
different
horizons.
Finally,
performance
developed
compared
classical
ANN
Gene
Expression
Programming
(GEP)
using
some
statistical
criteria,
Taylor
scatter
diagrams.
Results
indicated
that
each
horizon,
HBA-ANN
lowest
distance
from
observation
points
based
on
diagram,
high
NSE
R2,
low
RMSE,
MAE,
RSR
outperformed
GEP
models
both
training
testing
phases.
could
increase
accuracy
model.
This
model's
precise
supports
case
it
be
forecast
other
environmental
parameters.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
is
a
significant
air
pollutant
that
drives
the
most
chronic
health
problems
and
premature
mortality
in
big
metropolitans
such
as
Delhi.
In
context,
accurate
prediction
of
PM2.5
concentration
critical
for
raising
public
awareness,
allowing
sensitive
populations
to
plan
ahead,
providing
governments
with
information
alerts.
This
study
applies
novel
hybridization
extreme
learning
machine
(ELM)
snake
optimization
algorithm
called
ELM-SO
model
forecast
concentrations.
The
has
been
developed
on
quality
inputs
meteorological
parameters.
Furthermore,
hybrid
compared
individual
models,
Support
Vector
Regression
(SVR),
Random
Forest
(RF),
Extreme
Learning
Machines
(ELM),
Gradient
Boosting
Regressor
(GBR),
XGBoost,
deep
known
Long
Short-Term
Memory
networks
(LSTM),
forecasting
results
suggested
exhibited
highest
level
predictive
performance
among
five
testing
value
squared
correlation
coefficient
(R2)
0.928,
root
mean
square
error
30.325
µg/m3.
study's
findings
suggest
technique
valuable
tool
accurately
concentrations
could
help
advance
field
forecasting.
By
developing
state-of-the-art
pollution
models
incorporate
ELM-SO,
it
may
be
possible
understand
better
anticipate
effects
human
environment.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(10), P. e0290891 - e0290891
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
The
Great
Lakes
are
critical
freshwater
sources,
supporting
millions
of
people,
agriculture,
and
ecosystems.
However,
climate
change
has
worsened
droughts,
leading
to
significant
economic
social
consequences.
Accurate
multi-month
drought
forecasting
is,
therefore,
essential
for
effective
water
management
mitigating
these
impacts.
This
study
introduces
the
Multivariate
Standardized
Lake
Water
Level
Index
(MSWI),
a
modified
index
that
utilizes
level
data
collected
from
1920
2020.
Four
hybrid
models
developed:
Support
Vector
Regression
with
Beluga
whale
optimization
(SVR-BWO),
Random
Forest
(RF-BWO),
Extreme
Learning
Machine
(ELM-BWO),
Regularized
ELM
(RELM-BWO).
forecast
droughts
up
six
months
ahead
Superior
Michigan-Huron.
best-performing
model
is
then
selected
remaining
three
lakes,
which
have
not
experienced
severe
in
past
50
years.
results
show
incorporating
BWO
improves
accuracy
all
classical
models,
particularly
turning
points.
Among
RELM-BWO
achieves
highest
accuracy,
surpassing
both
by
margin
(7.21
76.74%).
Furthermore,
Monte-Carlo
simulation
employed
analyze
uncertainties
ensure
reliability
forecasts.
Accordingly,
reliably
forecasts
lead
time
ranging
2
6
months.
study's
findings
offer
valuable
insights
policymakers,
managers,
other
stakeholders
better
prepare
mitigation
strategies.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. e22942 - e22942
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Drought
is
a
hazardous
natural
disaster
that
can
negatively
affect
the
environment,
water
resources,
agriculture,
and
economy.
Precise
drought
forecasting
trend
assessment
are
essential
for
management
to
reduce
detrimental
effects
of
drought.
However,
some
existing
modeling
techniques
have
limitations
hinder
precise
forecasting,
necessitating
exploration
suitable
approaches.
This
study
examines
two
models,
Long
Short-Term
Memory
(LSTM)
hybrid
model
integrating
regularized
extreme
learning
machine
Snake
algorithm,
forecast
hydrological
droughts
one
six
months
in
advance.
Using
Multivariate
Standardized
Streamflow
Index
(MSSI)
computed
from
58
years
streamflow
data
drier
Malaysian
stations,
models
were
compared
classical
such
as
gradient
boosting
regression
K-nearest
validation
purposes.
The
RELM-SO
outperformed
other
month
ahead
at
station
S1,
with
lower
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE
=
0.1453),
absolute
(MAE
0.1164),
higher
Nash-Sutcliffe
efficiency
index
(NSE
0.9012)
Willmott
(WI
0.9966).
Similarly,
S2,
had
0.1211
MAE
0.0909),
0.8941
WI
0.9960),
indicating
improved
accuracy
comparable
models.
Due
significant
autocorrelation
data,
traditional
statistical
metrics
may
be
inadequate
selecting
optimal
model.
Therefore,
this
introduced
novel
parameter
evaluate
model's
effectiveness
accurately
capturing
turning
points
data.
Accordingly,
significantly
19.32
%
21.52
when
LSTM.
Besides,
reliability
analysis
showed
was
most
accurate
providing
long-term
forecasts.
Additionally,
innovative
analysis,
an
effective
method,
used
analyze
trends.
revealed
October,
November,
December
experienced
occurrences
than
months.
research
advances
assessment,
valuable
insights
decision-making
drought-prone
regions.