Revista Ciencia y Tecnología,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 33 - 47
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
The
objective
of
this
study
is
to
evaluate
the
gold
resource
potential
in
Alto
Chicama
Basin
(CAC)
using
a
multi-criteria
methodology
based
on
Geographic
Information
Systems
(GIS).
Key
criteria
such
as
geological
units,
metallic
mining
concessions,
faults,
mineral
deposits,
geochemical
data,
and
remote
sensing
analyses
were
selected,
weighted,
modeled
GIS
environment
generate
comprehensive
zoning
map
potential.
results
analysis
reveal
that
northern
southeastern
areas
basin
exhibit
high
potential,
suggesting
these
are
particularly
favorable
for
future
exploration.
These
zones
stand
out
due
their
correlation
with
critical
characteristics,
validating
effectiveness
proposed
model.
In
conclusion,
combination
methodologies
has
proven
be
robust
effective
tool
strategic
planning
Applied Water Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7)
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
In
light
of
population
growth
and
climate
change,
groundwater
is
one
the
most
important
water
resources
globally.
Groundwater
crucial
for
sustaining
many
vital
sectors
in
Syria,
including
industrial
agricultural
sectors.
However,
exploitation
has
significantly
escalated
to
meet
different
needs
especially
post-war
period
earthquake
disaster.
Therefore,
goal
was
this
study
delineation
potential
zones
(GPZs)
by
integrating
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
method
a
geographic
information
systems
(GIS)
within
AlAlqerdaha
river
basin
western
Syria.
study,
ten
criteria
were
used
map
spatial
distribution
GPZs,
slope,
geomorphology,
drainage
density,
land
use/land
cover
(LU/LC),
lineament
lithology,
rainfall,
soil,
curvature
topographic
wetness
index
(TWI).
GPZs
validated
using
location
74
wells
Receiver
Operating
Characteristic
Curve
(ROC).
The
findings
suggest
that
area
divided
into
five
GPZs:
very
low,
21.39
km
2
(10.87%);
52.45
(26.65%);
moderate,
65.64
(33.35%);
high,
40.45
(20.55%)
16.90
(8.58%).
High
high
mainly
corresponded
regions
area.
conducted
modeling
indicated
AHP-based
showed
remarkably
acceptable
correlation
with
locations
(AUC
=
87.7%,
n
74),
demonstrating
precision
AHP–GIS
as
rating
method.
results
provide
objective
constructive
outputs
can
help
decision-makers
optimally
manage
phase
Hydrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 58 - 58
Published: March 14, 2025
Nowadays,
modelling
groundwater
potential
zones
(GWPZs)
based
on
scientific
principles
and
modern
techniques
is
a
major
challenge
for
scientists
around
the
world.
This
even
greater
in
arid
semi-arid
areas.
Unmanned
aerial
vehicles
(UAVs),
geographic
information
systems
(GISs),
multi-criteria
decision
making
(MCDM)
are
that
have
been
applied
various
fields,
especially
exploration.
study
attempts
to
apply
workflow
GWPZs
using
UAV
technology,
GIS,
MCDM
An
survey
provided
high-resolution
DEM
of
4
cm.
Six
influencing
factors,
including
elevation
model,
drainage
density,
lineament
slope,
flood
zone,
topographic
wetness
index,
were
considered
delineate
GWPZs.
Four
classes
identified,
namely
high
(4.64%),
moderate
(23.74%),
low
(18.2%),
very
(53.42%).
Three
validation
methods,
borehole
yield
data,
receiver
operating
characteristic
area
under
curve
(ROC-AUC),
principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
used
gave
accuracies
82.14%,
65.4%,
72.49%,
respectively.
These
validations
indicate
satisfactory
accuracy
justify
effectiveness
approach.
The
mapping
areas
important
availability
planning
water
resources
management
sustainable
development.
Land,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 2034 - 2034
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Soybean
(Glycine
max)
is
a
protein-rich
oilseed
crop
that
extensively
used
for
cooking
oil
and
poultry
feed
faces
significant
challenges
due
to
adverse
global
climatic
conditions
aggravated
by
the
ongoing
climate
crisis.
In
response
this
critical
issue,
study
was
initiated
assess
suitable
zones
soybean
cultivation,
aiming
facilitate
informed
land
use
decisions
within
semi-arid
terrestrial
ecosystem.
Through
utilization
of
geostatistical
interpolation,
data
layers
encompassing
soil,
irrigation
water,
cover,
topographic
features,
information
were
generated
overlaid
based
on
criterion
weightage
derived
from
Analytic
Hierarchy
Process.
The
accuracy
cover
rigorously
evaluated,
yielding
70%
overall
Kappa
(K)
value
0.61,
signifying
an
acceptable
level
precision.
Validation
through
Receiver
Operating
Characteristic
curve
suitability
demonstrated
highly
satisfactory
area
under
0.738.
estimates
out
172,618.66
hectares,
approximately
47.46%
(S1)
production,
followed
21.36%
moderately
(S2),
11.91%
marginally
(S3),
7.00%
currently
not
(N1),
12.28%
permanently
(N2).
Conclusively,
findings
suggest
exhibits
conducive
conditions,
optimal
soil
health,
access
quality
all
which
have
potential
support
crops
with
improved
agronomic
practices.
This
investigation
offers
valuable
insights
both
farmers
policymakers
concerning
water
quality,
agricultural
productivity,
degradation.
Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(02), P. 94 - 100
Published: Aug. 5, 2023
Mean
sea
level
is
a
significant
phenomenon
in
geodetic
science
and
oceanography.
The
has
experienced
an
unprecedented
rise
recently,
this
increase
can
be
attributed
to
various
human-induced
activities
(anthropogenic
factors)
ranging
from
deforestation
the
burning
of
fossil
fuels
population
increases.
Several
factors
cause
rise.
It
been
identified
that
thermal
expansion
ocean
water
melting
glaciers
add
volume
water,
causing
global
rise,
whereas
phenomena
such
as
current,
wind,
pressure
are
responsible
for
regional
This
paper
identifies
climate
change
warming
drivers
some
effect
sea-level
resulted
loss
agricultural
lands,
destruction
transportation
infrastructure,
lands
coastal
zones
migration,
death
aquatic
animals
due
saltwater
intrusion.
In
paper,
we
reviewed
several
pieces
literature
published
between
2017
2021
on
cascading
impacts
world
areas.
papers
borders
mean
different
geographical
areas
Earth
monitoring
using
techniques.
Some
recommendations
were
also
proposed
consideration.
Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(02), P. 80 - 85
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
As
one
of
the
most
catastrophic
atmospheric
events,
drought
affects
various
aspects
environment.
Groundwater
resources
are
sectors
that
influenced
by
long-term
droughts
and
have
received
insufficient
attention
compared
to
other
Rainfall
data
collected
23
metrological
stations
for
20
years
(2005,
2010,
2015,
2020)
was
used
investigate
event
its
situation
in
Qazvin
Plain,
central
plateau
Iran.
Drought
characteristics
evaluated
using
24-month
standardized
precipitation
index
(SPI).
The
results
SPI
indicated
precipitation,
excessive
use
groundwater
irrigation,
utilization
uncontrolled
wells
caused
a
significant
reduction
aquifers
from
2015
2020.
To
assess
performance
SPI,
five-year
moving
average
available
calculated,
result
confirmed
outcomes
SPI.
Appropriate
geostatistical
interpolation
methods
generate
maps
zoning.
Based
on
this
investigation
northeastern
part
study
area,
June
November
had
highest
lowest
rates
drought,
respectively.
linear
regression
between
annual
changes
aquifer
level
exposed
correlation
R2
=
0.4253.
Furthermore,
0.614.
Considering
study,
levels
Plain
negative
difference
previous
(2005
2010).
Journal of Applied Science and Technology Trends,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(01), P. 18 - 28
Published: March 7, 2024
Ideal
areas
for
housing
developments
that
are,
the
most
part,
sustainable
present
critical
issues
in
planning
and
development
of
eco-friendly
urban
settlements.
With
this
mind
explicitly,
Ede
North
LGA
Osun
State
was
chosen
as
case
study,
where
a
methodological
framework
land
suitability
analysis
adopted
to
identify
suitable
lands
real
estate
with
sustainability
focus
realization
global
UN
goals.
This
study
falls
within
Multi-Criteria
Evaluation
(MCE)
analysis,
which
can
be
integrated
into
Geographic
Information
Systems
(GIS)
together
Analytic
Hierarchical
Process
(AHP),
useful
decision-making
site
selection
studies.
For
purpose,
computed
relative
weights
from
pairwise
comparisons
(AHP)
5
sub-models,
i.e.,
terrain,
environmental,
socio-economic,
available
land,
soil
factors,
were
inserted
function
GIS
combined
‘Weighted
Sum’
overlay
operation
produce
final
map
on
scale
1–5,
being
highest
preference.
Lastly,
‘Locate
Region’
Spatial
Analyst
tool
applied
locate
three
(3)
optimum
locations
developments.
Conclusively,
view
discoveries
made
research,
finding
via
GIS-MCE-based
model
future
needs
may
prove
highly
resourceful.
Hence,
likewise
give
significant
direction
use
changes
practical
cost-effective
arrangements
conditions
are
similar
those
LGA.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 22, 2024
Abstract
This
study
addresses
the
pressing
need
for
assessing
groundwater
potential
in
diverse
regions
worldwide,
emphasizing
challenges
posed
by
industrialization
and
urban
expansion.
Leveraging
remote
sensing
(RS)
data
within
an
ArcGIS
framework,
a
comparison
was
conducted
on
effectiveness
of
Analytical
Hierarchy
Process
(AHP)
Fuzzy
Overlay
Analysis
(FOA)
models
delineating
zones.
Ten
influencing
factors
underwent
rigorous
multicollinearity
checks
to
ensure
independent
analysis.
Both
methodologies
categorized
output
into
five
classification
zones,
revealing
variations
between
methods.
The
sensitivity
analysis
identified
specific
influential
layers
each
method,
showcasing
heightened
Notably,
AHP
emphasized
such
as
NDWI,
Lineament
density,
Land
Use
Cover
(LULC),
while
FOA
prioritized
Soil
Texture,
Density,
NDWI.
Evaluating
reliability
assessments,
demonstrated
fair
agreement
(59.18%),
exhibited
substantial
(77.5%).
emerged
superior,
offering
more
nuanced
precise
representation
spatial
relationships
uncertainties.
promising
performance
our
suggests
its
applicability
accurate
assessment
beyond
area
(India)
other
countries
with
heterogeneous
hydrogeological
conditions.
