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View article: Applying different features of GPR hyperbolic reflections to refine cavity identification in a complex environment
Applying different features of GPR hyperbolic reflections to refine cavity identification in a complex environment Open
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a widely used geophysical technique for detecting subsurface features in near-surface investigations. Subsurface cavities present severe geotechnical hazards, particularly in post-mining areas where collap…
View article: Evaluation of index-overlay methods for assessing shallow groundwater vulnerability in southeast Hungary
Evaluation of index-overlay methods for assessing shallow groundwater vulnerability in southeast Hungary Open
This study evaluated three index-overlay methods (i.e., DRASTIC, GOD, and susceptibility index (SI)) for their suitability to assessing the vulnerability of shallow aquifer in southeast Hungary to contamination from the land surface. Accor…
View article: Assessment and Validation of Shallow Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination Based on Fuzzy Logic and DRASTIC Method for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Southeast Hungary
Assessment and Validation of Shallow Groundwater Vulnerability to Contamination Based on Fuzzy Logic and DRASTIC Method for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Southeast Hungary Open
A hierarchical fuzzy inference system (FIS) integrated with the DRASTIC model is applied in this study to enhance the assessment of shallow groundwater vulnerability in southeast Hungary, a region characterized by extensive agriculture and…
View article: Assessing the Compaction Quality of Dolomitic Asphalt Pavements Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Assessing the Compaction Quality of Dolomitic Asphalt Pavements Using Ground Penetrating Radar Open
The quality of newly constructed pavement depends mostly on compaction, which is essential for ensuring the pavement’s longevity and performance. Traditional methods of evaluating pavement compaction and density, such as core sampling and …
View article: Estimation of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Surface soil Moisture Using Machine Learning Methods Integrating Satellite and Ground-based Soil Moisture and Environmental Data
Estimation of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Surface soil Moisture Using Machine Learning Methods Integrating Satellite and Ground-based Soil Moisture and Environmental Data Open
Monitoring and quantifying the development of drought extremes is important to agriculture, water, and land management. For this, soil moisture (SM) is an effective indicator. However, currently, real-time monitoring and forecasting of SM …
View article: Comparative evaluation of the material of the artificial levees
Comparative evaluation of the material of the artificial levees Open
Artificial levees have major importance in protecting human lives and infrastructure as they are essential elements of the flood protection measures. Nevertheless, the lack of the necessary information about their structure and internal co…
View article: Managing climate change microrefugia for vascular plants in forested karst landscapes
Managing climate change microrefugia for vascular plants in forested karst landscapes Open
Microrefugia are small areas that support favourable climate and allow species to persist during regional and global climate changes. Dolines in karst landscapes may provide such areas for many climate change-vulnerable species. Here we pr…
View article: The Impact of Soil Erosion on the Spatial Distribution of Soil Characteristics and Potentially Toxic Element Contents in a Sloping Vineyard in Tállya, Ne Hungary
The Impact of Soil Erosion on the Spatial Distribution of Soil Characteristics and Potentially Toxic Element Contents in a Sloping Vineyard in Tállya, Ne Hungary Open
Soil erosion is a main problem in sloping vineyards, which can dramatically affect soil quality and fertility. The present study aimed to evaluate the spatial patterns of selected physico-chemical soil characteristics and the soil’s potent…
View article: Assessing Available Water Content of Sandy Soils to Support Drought Monitoring and Agricultural Water Management
Assessing Available Water Content of Sandy Soils to Support Drought Monitoring and Agricultural Water Management Open
In the future, according to regional climate-model simulations, the Carpathian Basin (in Central Europe) is predicted to be exposed to intensifying weather extremes that will exert a growing pressure on water resources. In recent past deca…
View article: Evaluating the effects of sewage sludge compost applications on the microbial activity, the nutrient and heavy metal content of a Chernozem soil in a field survey
Evaluating the effects of sewage sludge compost applications on the microbial activity, the nutrient and heavy metal content of a Chernozem soil in a field survey Open
Sewage sludge contains organic matter and micro and macronutrients which are potentially useful for agricultural usage. However, it can be harmful when containing undesirable amounts of organic pollutants, heavy metals, or pathogens. Our s…
View article: Impact of Low-Dose Municipal Sewage Sludge Compost Treatments on the Nutrient and the Heavy Metal Contents in a Chernozem Topsoil Near Újkígyós, Hungary: A 5-Year Comparison
Impact of Low-Dose Municipal Sewage Sludge Compost Treatments on the Nutrient and the Heavy Metal Contents in a Chernozem Topsoil Near Újkígyós, Hungary: A 5-Year Comparison Open
Agriculture is one of the major fields, where sewage sludge can be used. Its high nutrient content can contribute to the improvement of important soil properties, such as nutrient content, water balance and soil structure. However, sewage …
View article: Changes in soil nutrient content, biological activity and CO2 emission rate as a result of low-dose municipal sewage sludge compost application
Changes in soil nutrient content, biological activity and CO2 emission rate as a result of low-dose municipal sewage sludge compost application Open
<p>Land application of sewage sludge is an increasingly popular means of the reuse of sewage sludge as it allows for recycling of valuable components, such as organic matter, N, P and other nutrients. Indeed, sewage sludge amendment …
View article: Calculation nitrogen and sodium budget from lysimeter-grown short-rotation willow coppice experiment
Calculation nitrogen and sodium budget from lysimeter-grown short-rotation willow coppice experiment Open
Alternative water resources utilization should take priority over the conventional irrigation water resources (surface and subsurface waters) in the future in Hungary as well, similarly to the global trends because of the climate change im…
View article: EVALUATING OF WASTEWATER IRRIGATION IN LYSIMETER EXPERIMENT THROUGH ENERGY WILLOW YIELDS AND SOIL SODICITY
EVALUATING OF WASTEWATER IRRIGATION IN LYSIMETER EXPERIMENT THROUGH ENERGY WILLOW YIELDS AND SOIL SODICITY Open
In Hungary, alternative water resources utilization should take priority over the conventional irrigation water resources (surface and subsurface waters) in the future, similarly to the global trends because of the global warming and water…