Nadhir Al‐Ansari
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View article: Climate change trends and adaptation strategies in Southern Regions of Iraq
Climate change trends and adaptation strategies in Southern Regions of Iraq Open
This study investigates the impacts of climate change on temperature and precipitation patterns across four governorates in southern Iraq—Basrah, Thi Qar, Al Muthanna, and Messan—using an integrated modeling framework that combines the Lon…
View article: Beyond Design Codes: An Integrated Analysis of Farmer-Built Dam Performance Using Geotechnical and Hydrological Methods
Beyond Design Codes: An Integrated Analysis of Farmer-Built Dam Performance Using Geotechnical and Hydrological Methods Open
This study examines fourteen small, privately constructed water harvesting dams in the Sulaymaniyah Governorate of Iraq, which local farmers built without formal engineering design or oversight. The assessment encompasses dam geometry, geo…
View article: Bias Correction of Satellite-Derived Climatic Datasets for Water Balance Estimation
Bias Correction of Satellite-Derived Climatic Datasets for Water Balance Estimation Open
The satellite-derived climatic variables offer extensive spatial and temporal coverage for research; however, their inherent biases can subsequently reduce their accuracy for water balance estimate. This study evaluates the effectiveness o…
View article: Long-term conservation agriculture to enhance soil properties and quality in rice–wheat cropping system
Long-term conservation agriculture to enhance soil properties and quality in rice–wheat cropping system Open
View article: One-Arc-Second DEMs and Field Survey Data for Small Dams Using Terrain Metrics: A Comparative Study
One-Arc-Second DEMs and Field Survey Data for Small Dams Using Terrain Metrics: A Comparative Study Open
Climate change has assured the critical role of small dams in water resource management by enhancing local water storage, flood control, and irrigation, thereby improving resilience to climate variability. This study evaluates the effectiv…
View article: Pathway of total petroleum hydrocarbon in a lotic ecosystem: water and sediment of Tigris River, Iraq
Pathway of total petroleum hydrocarbon in a lotic ecosystem: water and sediment of Tigris River, Iraq Open
View article: SPAD dynamics in maize crop with precision nitrogen management under rain-fed and irrigated conditions
SPAD dynamics in maize crop with precision nitrogen management under rain-fed and irrigated conditions Open
Real-time monitoring of canopy chlorophyll content is crucial for understanding crop growth and guiding precision agricultural management. The SPAD chlorophyll meter is a valuable tool for assessing nitrogen status in maize ( Zea mays L.),…
View article: Application of Decision Support Systems to Water Management: The Case of Iraq
Application of Decision Support Systems to Water Management: The Case of Iraq Open
Iraq has faced escalating water scarcity over the past two decades, driven by climate change, upstream water withdrawals, and prolonged economic instability. These factors have caused deterioration in irrigation systems, inefficient water …
View article: An Investigation into the Societal Attitudes and Acceptance of Treated Wastewater Reuse in an Area Experiencing Water Scarcity
An Investigation into the Societal Attitudes and Acceptance of Treated Wastewater Reuse in an Area Experiencing Water Scarcity Open
This study aimed to evaluate the public's perspective on the utilisation of reclaimed water in Al-Kut, Iraq. Accordingly, a survey consisting of multiple-choice questions was designed to gather demographic information and assess the partic…
View article: Anthropogenic and Climate Change Impacts on Diwaniya River Water Quality
Anthropogenic and Climate Change Impacts on Diwaniya River Water Quality Open
This study aims investigates the calibration and validation of the HEC-RAS model to simulate critical water quality parameters in Iraq’s semi-arid environment, focusing on its application for sustainable water resource management. Using a …
View article: Optimizing cultivation practices to enhance growth and yield of Indian mustard
Optimizing cultivation practices to enhance growth and yield of Indian mustard Open
Since mustard is a significant oilseed crop in India, improving cultivation practises is essential for enhancing the productivity. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications at the farm of Department of …
View article: Optimizing irrigation and nitrogen levels to achieve sustainable rice productivity and profitability
Optimizing irrigation and nitrogen levels to achieve sustainable rice productivity and profitability Open
The global scarcity of irrigation water poses a significant challenge to the sustainable production of rice and its availability worldwide. With a growing population driving increased demand for rice, it is crucial to enhance rice producti…
View article: Development of a sustainable portable Archimedes screw turbine for hydropower generation
Development of a sustainable portable Archimedes screw turbine for hydropower generation Open
View article: Evaluating the Spatial and Temporal Transferability of Model Parameters of a Distributed Soil Conservation Service–Soil Moisture Antecedent–Simple Lag and Route Model for South Mediterranean Catchments
Evaluating the Spatial and Temporal Transferability of Model Parameters of a Distributed Soil Conservation Service–Soil Moisture Antecedent–Simple Lag and Route Model for South Mediterranean Catchments Open
Accurately predicting the impacts of climate change on hydrological fluxes in ungauged basins continues to be a complex task. In this study, we investigated the transferability of the model parameters SCS-SMA-LR, available in the ATHYS pla…
View article: Estimation of yield and nitrogen use efficiencies in hybrid maize varieties through site specific nitrogen management based on leaf color chart (LCC)
Estimation of yield and nitrogen use efficiencies in hybrid maize varieties through site specific nitrogen management based on leaf color chart (LCC) Open
Exorbitant praxis of nitrogen pioneered and opened up the usage of time-specific and need-based nitrogen management. The leaf color chart (LCC), being one of the handy tool, is put to use for the estimation of the indirect leaf N, and also…
View article: Comparative assessment of empirical and hybrid machine learning models for estimating daily reference evapotranspiration in sub-humid and semi-arid climates
Comparative assessment of empirical and hybrid machine learning models for estimating daily reference evapotranspiration in sub-humid and semi-arid climates Open
View article: Soil Erosion in Al-Adhaim River Basin, Central Part of Iraq
Soil Erosion in Al-Adhaim River Basin, Central Part of Iraq Open
Al-Adhaim River is one of the main tributaries of the Tigris River, it has three main tributaries: Khassa Soo, Aq Soo, and Tuz Chia, all of which are seasonal streams. The course of Al-Adhaim River and its three tributaries flow in a very …
View article: Predicting rainfall using machine learning, deep learning, and time series models across an altitudinal gradient in the North-Western Himalayas
Predicting rainfall using machine learning, deep learning, and time series models across an altitudinal gradient in the North-Western Himalayas Open
View article: Tectonic activation and the risk of Ilisu Dam collapse to Iraq through modelling and simulation using HEC-RAS
Tectonic activation and the risk of Ilisu Dam collapse to Iraq through modelling and simulation using HEC-RAS Open
View article: Forecasting urban water demand using different hybrid-based metaheuristic algorithms’ inspire for extracting artificial neural network hyperparameters
Forecasting urban water demand using different hybrid-based metaheuristic algorithms’ inspire for extracting artificial neural network hyperparameters Open
View article: Water volumes and mulches affect plant growth, leaf nutrient status and orchard soil mineral content of sweet orange cv. Mosambi
Water volumes and mulches affect plant growth, leaf nutrient status and orchard soil mineral content of sweet orange cv. Mosambi Open
Day-by-day increasing irrigation water scarcity requires the application of water-saving irrigation techniques to sustain agriculture production. A two-year field investigation was conducted during 2018 to 2020 to determine the effects of …
View article: Impact of polyvinyl alcohol application and wheat straw mulching on soil loss and infiltration rate in semi-arid tropics
Impact of polyvinyl alcohol application and wheat straw mulching on soil loss and infiltration rate in semi-arid tropics Open
View article: Long-term application of FYM and fertilizer N improve soil fertility and enzyme activity in 51st wheat cycle under pearl millet-wheat
Long-term application of FYM and fertilizer N improve soil fertility and enzyme activity in 51st wheat cycle under pearl millet-wheat Open
View article: Estimation of the crop evapotranspiration for Udham Singh Nagar district using modified Priestley-Taylor model and Landsat imagery
Estimation of the crop evapotranspiration for Udham Singh Nagar district using modified Priestley-Taylor model and Landsat imagery Open
The main challenges for utilizing daily evapotranspiration (ET) estimation in the study area revolve around the need for accurate and reliable data inputs, as well as the interpretation of ET dynamics within the context of local agricultur…
View article: Critical assessment of furrow openers and operational parameters for optimum performance under conservation tillage
Critical assessment of furrow openers and operational parameters for optimum performance under conservation tillage Open
View article: Designing a productive, profitable integrated farming system model with low water footprints for small and marginal farmers of Telangana
Designing a productive, profitable integrated farming system model with low water footprints for small and marginal farmers of Telangana Open
In the years 2021–2022 and 2022–2023, an experiment was carried out at the IFS Unit, College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar in order to determine the best one-acre integrated farming system model for Telangana's small and marginal f…
View article: Use of gene expression programming to predict reference evapotranspiration in different climatic conditions
Use of gene expression programming to predict reference evapotranspiration in different climatic conditions Open
Evapotranspiration plays a pivotal role in the hydrological cycle. It is essential to develop an accurate computational model for predicting reference evapotranspiration (RET) for agricultural and hydrological applications, especially for …
View article: PAU Smart Seeder: a novel way forward for rice residue management in North-west India
PAU Smart Seeder: a novel way forward for rice residue management in North-west India Open
In winter, the paddy residues become wet during morning and late evening due to dew, which restricts the operation of sowing machines (Happy Seeder and Super Seeder) into paddy residues, as wet residues do not slide on furrow openers/tines…
View article: Sustainability indicator for evaluating the ATES system in Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin NE-Iraq using GIS-based MCDA method
Sustainability indicator for evaluating the ATES system in Halabja-Khurmal sub-basin NE-Iraq using GIS-based MCDA method Open
Thermal energy is utilized as an environmentally friendly energy source for seasonal heat and cold storage on a global scale. Specifically, the aquifer thermal energy storage system is highlighted for being cost-effective in cooling and he…