Laxmi Prasad Devkota
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View article: Assessing the characteristics of extreme floods in Nepal
Assessing the characteristics of extreme floods in Nepal Open
This study examines the characteristics (magnitudes, trends, and frequency of occurrences) of extreme floods in Nepal, a country that is at significant risk from floods. Daily discharge data from 1980 to 2015 of three gauging stations (Chi…
View article: Facilitating sustainable energy transition of Nepal: A best-fit model to prioritize influential socio-economic and climate perception factors on household energy behaviour
Facilitating sustainable energy transition of Nepal: A best-fit model to prioritize influential socio-economic and climate perception factors on household energy behaviour Open
Our study investigates the relatively unexplored relationships between socio-economic factors and perceptions of climate change and their influence on household energy preferences in developing contexts, taking the case of Nepal. We aim to…
View article: Evaluating four decades of energy policy evolution for sustainable development of a South Asian country—Nepal: A comprehensive review
Evaluating four decades of energy policy evolution for sustainable development of a South Asian country—Nepal: A comprehensive review Open
In this study, we assessed the accomplishments and shortcomings of an exhaustive collection of energy policies of Nepal over four decades, using a five‐dimensional energy security framework (availability, affordability, technology, sustain…
View article: A composite indicator-based method to assess the energy security of Nepal and prospects of cross-border electricity sharing in South Asia
A composite indicator-based method to assess the energy security of Nepal and prospects of cross-border electricity sharing in South Asia Open
Scholars recommend country (or region) specific energy security indices capable of adequately considering local specificities in the absence of a 'universal' index. Such an index is not available for Nepal. Hence, this study is the first t…
View article: Questioning the use of ensembles versus individual climate model generated flows in future peak flood predictions: Plausibility and implications
Questioning the use of ensembles versus individual climate model generated flows in future peak flood predictions: Plausibility and implications Open
Accurate estimation of design floods is necessary for developing effective flood‐management strategies. Climate change (CC) studies on floods generally consider alterations in mean runoff using ensembles compared to a base period. In this …
View article: How Effective Is Inter-Basin Transfer to Manage Temporal Variation Of “Too Much” And “Too Little” Water Conditions for Irrigation in a Himalayan Basin?
How Effective Is Inter-Basin Transfer to Manage Temporal Variation Of “Too Much” And “Too Little” Water Conditions for Irrigation in a Himalayan Basin? Open
Better irrigation facilities leading to “more crop per drop” are today’s needs. This study examines how the overall water balance of Sunkoshi, Marin, and Bagmati Basins will be altered by implementing the Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Project (…
View article: Application of machine learning to assess people's perception of household energy in the developing world: A case of Nepal
Application of machine learning to assess people's perception of household energy in the developing world: A case of Nepal Open
Research on social aspects of energy and those applying machine learning (ML) is limited compared to the ‘hard’ disciplines such as science and engineering. We aim to contribute to this niche through this multidisciplinary study integratin…
View article: Benefits of Agricultural Mechanization in Rice Farming of Chitwan, Nepal
Benefits of Agricultural Mechanization in Rice Farming of Chitwan, Nepal Open
A study was conducted in the Chitwan district to investigate the benefits of mechanization in rice farming. The study aimed to determine the rate of adoption of mechanization in rice farming in Chitwan, analyze farmers’ preferences towards…
View article: Rationalizing donations and subsidies: Energy ecosystem development for sustainable renewable energy transition in Nepal
Rationalizing donations and subsidies: Energy ecosystem development for sustainable renewable energy transition in Nepal Open
Donor-driven research and implementations in renewable energy (RE) might not necessarily resonate with the physical, social, economic and political settings of the developing world. We take a developing South Asian country – Nepal – to exa…
View article: Comparative performance of regionalization methods for model parameterization in ungauged Himalayan watersheds
Comparative performance of regionalization methods for model parameterization in ungauged Himalayan watersheds Open
Study region: The study region is 23 different watersheds across Nepal. Study focus: This study aims at assessing the strengths and weaknesses of widely used regionalization methods for simulating daily hydrograph and flow duration curve i…
View article: Impact of Flow Variation on Hydropower Projects in Budhigandaki River Basin of Nepal
Impact of Flow Variation on Hydropower Projects in Budhigandaki River Basin of Nepal Open
Daily flow data from 1964 to 2015 of Budhigandaki River at Arughat were analyzed to assess the impact of flow variation at different time scales to the run of the river (RoR) type of hydropower projects. The data show very high inter-annua…
View article: Application of SWAT in Hydrological Simulation of Complex Mountainous River Basin (Part II: Climate Change Impact Assessment)
Application of SWAT in Hydrological Simulation of Complex Mountainous River Basin (Part II: Climate Change Impact Assessment) Open
This study aims at analysing the impact of climate change (CC) on the river hydrology of a complex mountainous river basin—the Budhigandaki River Basin (BRB)—using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) hydrological model that was calib…
View article: Application of SWAT in Hydrological Simulation of Complex Mountainous River Basin (Part I: Model Development)
Application of SWAT in Hydrological Simulation of Complex Mountainous River Basin (Part I: Model Development) Open
The soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) hydrological model has been used extensively by the scientific community to simulate varying hydro-climatic conditions and geo-physical environment. This study used SWAT to characterize the rainfal…
View article: Hydrological Modeling: A Better Alternative to Empirical Methods for Monthly Flow Estimation in Ungauged Basins
Hydrological Modeling: A Better Alternative to Empirical Methods for Monthly Flow Estimation in Ungauged Basins Open
Water resource is required for agricultural, industrial, and domestic activities and for environmental preservation. However, with the increase in population and growth of urbanization, industrialization, and commercial activities, plannin…
View article: Technical and economic prospects for the site implementation of a gravitational water vortex power plant in Nepal
Technical and economic prospects for the site implementation of a gravitational water vortex power plant in Nepal Open
Micro hydropower is a very promising renewable energy source for off-grid energy generation in remote areas where the resource exists. This study focuses on integrating an innovative new design of micro hydropower system called the Gravita…
View article: Impact of Climate Change on the Snow Hydrology of Koshi River Basin
Impact of Climate Change on the Snow Hydrology of Koshi River Basin Open
Koshi river basin which is one of the largest river basins of Nepal has its headwaters in the northern Himalayan region of the country covered with perennial snow and glaciers. Increased warming due to climate change is most likely to impa…
View article: Composition of Essential Oils in Turmeric Rhizome
Composition of Essential Oils in Turmeric Rhizome Open
Turmeric has been recognized as a pharmaceutical crop. It is valuable primarily for essential oil and curcumin content. Chemical composition of the essential oils obtained from the rhizome of turmeric was determined by GC/MS technique. Mor…
View article: The Donkey
The Donkey Open
Of all quadrupeds the donkey happens to be the one credited by men with the least amount of animal intelligence. Its very name has become a word of abuse and contempt to be used against a friend or an acquaintance whom you regard as lackin…
View article: Impacts of climate change on hydrological regime and water resources management of the Koshi River Basin, Nepal
Impacts of climate change on hydrological regime and water resources management of the Koshi River Basin, Nepal Open
Study region: The middle hilly region of the Koshi River Basin in Nepal. Study focus: Assessment is made of the hydrological regime of the basin under climate change. Results from two Regional Climate Models (PRECIS-HADCM3Q0 and PRECIS-ECH…