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View article: GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)-Based Solar Energy Suitability Mapping in Palestine
GIS and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)-Based Solar Energy Suitability Mapping in Palestine Open
This research aims to develop a solar energy suitability (SES) map for the West Bank, Palestine, considering potential driving factors (criteria). This is particularly crucial due to the increasing population and constraints imposed by rel…
View article: Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater in the Al-Badan Sub-Catchment, Palestine: Analyzing Historical Data and Future Scenarios
Impacts of Climate Change on Groundwater in the Al-Badan Sub-Catchment, Palestine: Analyzing Historical Data and Future Scenarios Open
Climate change is significantly impacting water resources, especially in arid regions. This study evaluates its effects on groundwater in the Al-Badan sub-catchment, Palestine, by analyzing hydroclimatic data from 1990 to 2020 and the futu…
View article: Estimation of Synthetic Unit Hydrographs’ Parameter Values: The Case of Wadi Al-Badan Sub-Catchment, West Bank, Palestine
Estimation of Synthetic Unit Hydrographs’ Parameter Values: The Case of Wadi Al-Badan Sub-Catchment, West Bank, Palestine Open
Developing unit hydrographs is critical in gauged catchments. Due to the lack of local data, engineers should strive to estimate discharges based on empirical (synthetic) methods in ungauged catchments. Synthetic unit hydrograph methods, s…
View article: The Potential Use of the SCS-CN Method to Estimate Extreme Floods in the West Bank Data-scarce Catchments
The Potential Use of the SCS-CN Method to Estimate Extreme Floods in the West Bank Data-scarce Catchments Open
In the West Bank, extreme floods are becoming more frequent. This can be attributed to the expansion of urban areas together with the climate change impacts (the increasing rainfall intensity). This situation worsens given the lack of prop…
View article: Economic Feasibility of Rainwater Harvesting Applications in the West Bank, Palestine
Economic Feasibility of Rainwater Harvesting Applications in the West Bank, Palestine Open
Freshwater resources are uncertain in Palestine and their uncertainty is expected to intensify due to climate change and the political situation. Yet, in this region, a stable freshwater supply is vital for domestic and agricultural uses. …
View article: Development of channel transmission loss function for WRF_HYDRO modeling of semi-arid regions: The case of wadi Faria, Palestine
Development of channel transmission loss function for WRF_HYDRO modeling of semi-arid regions: The case of wadi Faria, Palestine Open
In arid and semi-arid regions, the quantitative understanding of the processes of runoff generation and prediction of the streamflow hydrographs and their transmission to the catchment outlet are among the most basic challenges of hydrolog…
View article: Land suitability mapping for rainfed olive tree plantation in the West Bank, Palestine
Land suitability mapping for rainfed olive tree plantation in the West Bank, Palestine Open
View article: Assessing Suitable Techniques for Rainwater Harvesting Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Methods and GIS Techniques
Assessing Suitable Techniques for Rainwater Harvesting Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Methods and GIS Techniques Open
The objective of this study is to produce suitability maps for potential rainwater harvesting techniques (RWHT) in the West Bank (WB), Palestine. These techniques aim to reduce water scarcity, which is a major problem for the conservation …
View article: Comparative analysis of interpolation methods for rainfall mapping in the Faria catchment, Palestine
Comparative analysis of interpolation methods for rainfall mapping in the Faria catchment, Palestine Open
The availability of rainfall data is essential for the prediction of extreme rainfall events, hydrological modeling, and the design of water resources systems. In Palestine, the limited available rain gauges and the available rainfall data…
View article: GIS-based COVID-19 vulnerability mapping in the West Bank, Palestine
GIS-based COVID-19 vulnerability mapping in the West Bank, Palestine Open
View article: Optimal Sizing of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Tanks for Sustainable Domestic Water Use in the West Bank, Palestine
Optimal Sizing of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Tanks for Sustainable Domestic Water Use in the West Bank, Palestine Open
In highly water-poor areas, rooftop rainwater harvesting (RRWH) can be used for a self-sustaining and self-reliant domestic water supply. The designing of an optimal RRWH storage tank is a key parameter to implement a reliable RRWH system.…
View article: Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting to Alleviate Domestic Water Shortage in the West Bank, Palestine
Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting to Alleviate Domestic Water Shortage in the West Bank, Palestine Open
Water is a key factor for sustainable development which is in turn contributing to SDG 6 “Ensure access to water for all”. Generally, in arid and semi-arid regions, water is becoming less in quantity. This is due to the increasing water de…
View article: Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts Assessment of Using Different Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in Sarida Catchment, West Bank, Palestine
Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts Assessment of Using Different Rainwater Harvesting Techniques in Sarida Catchment, West Bank, Palestine Open
A statistically representative questionnaire targeted people using rainwater harvesting (RWH) techniques in rural communities of Sarida catchment,West Bank, Palestine was distributed and analyzed. The main objective of this study is to ass…
View article: Identification of the Nitrogen Sources in the Eocene Aquifer Area (Palestine)
Identification of the Nitrogen Sources in the Eocene Aquifer Area (Palestine) Open
Groundwater is the main source of water in many countries all over the world. Prevention of the pollution of this source is essential for a sustainable utilization. Nitrate pollution of groundwater is a common problem due to the associatio…
View article: Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Agriculture in High Water-Poor Areas in the West Bank, Palestine
Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Agriculture in High Water-Poor Areas in the West Bank, Palestine Open
In most arid regions of the world, the increasing agricultural water supply–demand gap jeopardizes sustainable agricultural development and, as such, undermines local food security. In such situations, unconventional water resource practic…
View article: Developing GIS-based water poverty and rainwater harvesting suitability maps for domestic use in the Dead Sea region (West Bank, Palestine)
Developing GIS-based water poverty and rainwater harvesting suitability maps for domestic use in the Dead Sea region (West Bank, Palestine) Open
In the arid region of the Dead Sea, water shortage and the inability to satisfy the increasing domestic water demand threatens sustainable development. In such situations, domestic rainwater harvesting is considered an efficient way to com…
View article: GIS-based Flood Hazard Mapping in the West Bank, Palestine
GIS-based Flood Hazard Mapping in the West Bank, Palestine Open
Worldwide, flood is one of the highly damaging natural hazards followed by catastrophic consequences. Thus, it become essential to develop simply obtainable flood hazard map so as help decision makers in formulating of proper corrective an…
View article: Responses to Anonymous Referee #1
Responses to Anonymous Referee #1 Open
View article: Developing a GIS-based water poverty and rainwater harvesting suitability maps for domestic use in the Dead Sea region (West Bank, Palestine)
Developing a GIS-based water poverty and rainwater harvesting suitability maps for domestic use in the Dead Sea region (West Bank, Palestine) Open
In Dead Sea region as arid to semi-arid regions, water shortage and the inability to satisfy the increasing domestic water demand have been threatening the sustainable development. In such situations, domestic rainwater harvesting is consi…
View article: Geospatial Implications Assessment of Zahrat Al Finjan Solid Waste Landfill, North of West Bank, Palestine
Geospatial Implications Assessment of Zahrat Al Finjan Solid Waste Landfill, North of West Bank, Palestine Open
View article: Evaluation of water harvesting and managed aquifer recharge potential in Upper Fara' basin in Palestine: comparing MYWAS and water productivity approaches
Evaluation of water harvesting and managed aquifer recharge potential in Upper Fara' basin in Palestine: comparing MYWAS and water productivity approaches Open
The Upper Wadi Fara' basin, located at the West Bank, Palestine, has an average annual rainfall of 500 mm, which occurs only during winter. Agriculture uses stored soil water and complimentary irrigation from groundwater. Water harvesting …
View article: Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the Faria Catchment, Palestine
Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the Faria Catchment, Palestine Open
As for the entire West Bank, Palestine including Faria catchment, groundwater is the sole available and utilizable water resource. The groundwater aquifer system of the Faria catchment is utilized through springs and wells. However, ground…
View article: Model signatures and aridity indices enhance the accuracy of water balance estimations in a data-scarce Eastern Mediterranean catchment
Model signatures and aridity indices enhance the accuracy of water balance estimations in a data-scarce Eastern Mediterranean catchment Open
Study region: Wadi Faria catchment, Palestine. Study focus: The upper part of the Faria catchment (139 km2) is a typical semi-arid karst catchment in the Eastern Mediterranean, where, up to recently, data availability has hindered the accu…