Search results: 114 results (approx.)

1. Investigating effective factors on participation in management of the Ghale-Chay irrigation and drainage.

In recent years, development strategies have changed from emphasizing the central role of the government to improving the participation of NGOs and non-governmental organizations. The present study aimed to survey effective factors on participation for management of the Ghale-Chay irrigation and...

Author(s) : Yadavar, H.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.1-fa10 ref.many

2. Identifying and investigating the factors affecting household water consumption with the fuzzy delfi and topsis hybrid approach.

In recent years, many cities have been suffering from a shortage of drinking water, mainly due to population growth. Therefore, the tendency to curb excessive water consumption by identifying the main factors affecting consumer behavior in the management of drinking water resources has become very...

Author(s) : Divkolaei, H. D.; Sorayaei, A.; Chashmi, S. A. N.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.11-fa22 ref.24

3. Investigating the effective factors on the acceptance of new irrigation technologies among farmers in Sistan region.

The utilization of new irrigation technologies is a solution that serves farmers to manage production risk (yield) through the optimal storage and allocation of resources. This study was conducted to predict the factors affecting the adoption of new irrigation technologies among farmers in the...

Author(s) : Salarpour, M.; Davarpanah, M.; Zare, G.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.23-fa32 ref.20

4. Identification and prioritization of factors affecting water scarcity in Kermanshah Province with analytic hierarchy process (AHP).

Identifying the effective and determining factors of water scarcity in each region is a necessary condition for proper management of water supply and demand and laying the groundwork for adaptation to water scarcity. Although Kermanshah province is not in a crisis situation according to the usual...

Author(s) : Fathollah, J.; Najafi, S. M. B.; Farhangian, S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.33-fa42 ref.15

5. Investigation of applied water, yield and water efficiency of potato fields in the conditions of farmers in Razavi Khorasan Province.

Due to water shortage in the country, improving the irrigation management of potato fields can reduce water consumption and increase the efficiency of this important product. For this purpose, it is necessary to have sufficient and accurate information about the status of applied water and water...

Author(s) : Joleini, M.; Karimi, M.; Baghani, J.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.51-fa58 ref.28

6. Estimation of the velocity distribution in circular pipe with velocity measurement at two points using the renyi entropy.

In most practical hydraulic engineering problems, accurate flow measurements are required. Understanding flow quantities is an important point in water resources management. Therefore, providing the most appropriate velocity distribution estimation relation that is consistent with the measurement...

Author(s) : Yeganeh, M. T.; Heidari, M. M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.59-fa68 ref.18

7. Filter performance of embankment dams by no erosion filter test (case study: Bar and Bidvaz dam).

Internal erosion and piping pose major hazards to earth dams. Experimental method of filter performance evaluation and design method based on criteria with simple parameters are the two main groups of filter selection and design in earth dams. Determining the appropriate gradation for the filter of ...

Author(s) : Raeisosadat, A. R.; Akhtarpour, A.; Nazari, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.8 No.4 pp.69-fa76 ref.many

8. Optimal water allocation for drinking and industrial consumptions with decision support systems and time series model approach (case study: Neyshabur bar dam).

Bar reservoir dam has been constructed in 23 km northwest Neyshabur, to provide the urban drinking water and Neyshabur steel factory water demand. Simulation-optimization model of water resources planning (MODSIM) along with the surface flow time series modeling (SARIMA) were utilized to achieve...

Author(s) : Maroof, M. T. K.; Nassery, H. R.; Alijani, F.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa1-fa8 ref.20

9. Prediction of daily water demand of the Shiraz City using neural network and honey bee colony optimization algorithm.

Access to safe drinking water is one of the most important human needs and citizenship rights. For this reason, the supply, transmission, treatment, and distribution of sanitary drinking water to meet the water needs of urban and rural subscribers is one of the primary tasks and priorities of any...

Author(s) : Asrari, E.; Hosseini, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa9-fa18 ref.17

10. Translation of distributive justice concept in policy making of water resources allocation.

Fair, just, and equitable water allocation is one of the key subjects in water resource management and decision-making. Governments state that water allocation policies are just. However, a precise definition of these subjects and their unique applications in water sector are not still clear for...

Author(s) : Imani, S.; Niksokhan, M. H.; Shali, R. S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa19-fa32 ref.many

11. Determinants of industrial water demand in Iran and challenges ahead.

As countries seek higher per capita incomes and economic development, hence water consumption in the agricultural, industrial and domestic sectors is increasing. Due to the water crises, it is important to study the factors that increase water demand. In this regard, the present paper employs the...

Author(s) : Zare, A.; Hajamini, M.; Feizpour, M. A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa33-fa46 ref.29

12. An overview of inter-basin water transfer projects in the world and its impact on environmental, economic and social factors.

Uneven spatial and temporal distribution of water, imbalances between water supply and demand (especially increased water demand due to limited water resources), and high water losses in urban and agricultural water systems have complicated the management of large-scale water resources. Therefore,...

Author(s) : Yeganeh, M. T.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa57-fa68 ref.many

13. Methodology for groundwater monitoring network assessment and design, part 1: observation-wells condition evaluation; case study: Shirvan aquifer, North Khorasan, Iran.

Groundwater level monitoring networks already exist in most alluvial aquifers in Iran. A question needs to be answered as to what extent networks are able to provide proper information about the groundwater resources to meet the water resources management objectives. Therefore, it is necessary to...

Author(s) : Joodavi, A.; Sarabi, S. G.; Khalilabad, M. M.; Khalilabad, N. M.; Ebrahimi, A.; Ronaghi, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa69-fa78 ref.16

14. Modification of green space planting pattern based on the principles of xeriscaping to reduce water consumption in metropolitan areas.

Water scarcity has been one of the biggest problems in human life for several decades., Therefore, planning and managing water consumption is essential to minimize the problem of drought. However, without considering the issues, principles, and patterns suitable for the climate of each region,...

Author(s) : Jahangiri, L.; Mehrabanigolzar, M. R.; Zarrabi, M. M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa79-fa86 ref.16

15. Methods for removing microplastics from aqueous media.

The present study was conducted to review the methods of removing microplastics from aquatic environments. According to the literature review, common physical methods for removing microplastics from municipal and industrial effluents include ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and membrane...

Author(s) : Radkhah, A. R.; Eagderi, S.; Poorbagher, H.; Masouleh, E. S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa95-fa108 ref.many

16. A review of reverse osmosis membrane synthesis methods.

The issue of water consumption in the world has been raised as a vital issue in recent decades. Membrane technology is one of the optimal methods to replace thermal methods for freshwater production. Among the methods of desalination and water production, the reverse osmosis membrane method...

Author(s) : Faghihi, M.; Asgharinezhad, A.; Esmaeilpour, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa115-fa126 ref.31

17. Determination of Sedum (Sedum cv. nevii) water requirement, crop coefficient, and water productivity in greenhouse conditions.

Considering the increase in the production of apartment flowers in the greenhouse, this study was conducted with the objectives of determination of Sedum (Sedum cv. Nevii) evapotranspiration and crop coefficient in greenhouse conditions and the effect of deficit irrigation on shoot fresh weight and ...

Author(s) : Nikbakht, J.; Hamed, Z.; Mokhtari, H.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa87-fa94 ref.many

18. Assessment and measurement of radioactivity in drinking waters in Hormozgan Province.

Investigation and monitoring of drinking water pollution is an important parameter for public health and environmental health studies and it is necessary to study it from different aspects. One of the most important aspects is to study the presence of various radionuclides in the water that emit...

Author(s) : Ranjbar, H.; Bagheri, R.; Salak, N.; Vosoughi, S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.2 pp.fa109-fa114 ref.14

19. Water resources management indicators focusing on governance.

Social conflicts around the water axis, salinization of water resources, declining groundwater levels, etc. indicate the existence of major shortcomings in the country's water management system. Some of these consequences are due to natural factors such as drought, climate change, etc. Another part ...

Author(s) : Ghochanian, M.; Fashaee, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa1-fa10 ref.many

20. Identification and analysis of factors affecting social marketing in the field of water and wastewater industry.

Drought, population growth, industrialization of society, and expansion of urbanization are the factors that have led to the crisis of water resources in the country, In this regard, social marketing has an effective role in improving the pattern of water consumption. Therefore, the purpose of this ...

Author(s) : Kalami, A. H.; Mehrani, H.; Saeedi, P.; Abbasi, E.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa53-fa60 ref.7

21. Discourse analysis of "equitable water distribution" law in Iran.

With the emergence of the water crisis and its numerous consequences in Iran, researchers in various sciences have investigated the causes and offered solutions to prevent it, but most of them have not addressed the complex relations and interactions of the water sector with the wider social,...

Author(s) : Maleki, A.; Salehi, S.; Karimi, L.; Shobeiri, S. M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa61-fa74 ref.12

22. Climate risk management (CRM) and the necessitate for formulate and implement the national adaptation plan (NAPs).

Climate risk management (CRM) is an organized approach that combines climate events, trends, prediction, and projection in development-related decisions to maximize benefits and minimize potential losses. Climate change changes the characteristics of risks and, hence, increases the uncertainty of...

Author(s) : Zarrin, A.; Dadashi-Roudbari, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa85-fa94 ref.24

23. Designing a promotional model for improving irrigation management to deal with the water shortage crisis in East Azarbaijn province.

This study was conducted to design and present a promotional model for improving irrigation management to deal with the water shortage crisis in East Azarbaijan province. Promoting improved irrigation management is an important key to achieving the goal of productivity of all factors of production...

Author(s) : Akbari, A.; Karamjavan, J. M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa95-fa104 ref.30

24. Use of recycled materials in the manufacture of porous concrete to remove TOC from municipal runoff.

Purifier porous concrete as a new technology in the development of urban areas for the controlling and physical treatment of runoff has been considered in many industrialized countries in recent years. The use of recycled compounds in the manufacture of concrete in order to reduce the pressure on...

Author(s) : Adab, H.; Abbasi, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa117-fa126 ref.many

25. Two-dimensional simulation of the flow pattern around spur dike using the SRH-2D numerical model.

The construction of structures such as gutters, despite erosion control, can be due to the formation of a localized flow structure such as sudden expansion and contraction at the flow passage, the formation of downstream flow, and its impact on the channel bed upstream of the gutter and The shear...

Author(s) : Yeganeh, M. T.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Water and Sustainable Development 2022 Vol.9 No.1 pp.fa127-fa134 ref.10