Sameh A. Kantoush
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View article: Hydrological Impacts of Recharge Dams on Aflaj Systems in Oman: A Long-Term Analysis
Hydrological Impacts of Recharge Dams on Aflaj Systems in Oman: A Long-Term Analysis Open
View article: Using XGBoost and memetic programming to identify hotspots of sediment plastic pollution
Using XGBoost and memetic programming to identify hotspots of sediment plastic pollution Open
Despite growing global initiatives on sustainable plastic management, less than 10 % of plastic waste is effectively recycled, resulting in widespread environmental dispersion and pollution. This study examines the relative influence of to…
View article: Full-Cycle Evaluation of Multi-Source Precipitation Products for Hydrological Applications in the Magat River Basin, Philippines
Full-Cycle Evaluation of Multi-Source Precipitation Products for Hydrological Applications in the Magat River Basin, Philippines Open
Satellite Precipitation Products (SPPs) play a crucial role in hydrological modeling, particularly in data-scarce and climate-sensitive basins such as the Magat River Basin (MRB), Philippines—one of Southeast Asia’s most typhoon-prone and …
View article: System dynamics for assessing anthropogenic and climate change impacts on agro-hydrological sustainability, leveraging the newly developed evapotranspiration model. Case study: Qaranqu watershed
System dynamics for assessing anthropogenic and climate change impacts on agro-hydrological sustainability, leveraging the newly developed evapotranspiration model. Case study: Qaranqu watershed Open
Study region: Qaranqu watershed, Iran Study focus: Complex interactions among climate change, anthropogenic activities and water resource management examined via system dynamics and Penman-Monteith-Leuning (PML) Evapotranspiration (ET) mod…
View article: Applying deep learning for boat detection and numerical modeling to assess sand mining impacts on river morphology: A case study in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Applying deep learning for boat detection and numerical modeling to assess sand mining impacts on river morphology: A case study in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta Open
View article: Flow profiles and hydraulic behavior of rectangular piano key weirs: effect of sloping crest and orientation across different scales
Flow profiles and hydraulic behavior of rectangular piano key weirs: effect of sloping crest and orientation across different scales Open
Piano Key Weirs (PKWs), renowned for their enhanced discharge capacity within a compact footprint, represent a significant advancement in hydraulic engineering. While extensive research has focused on conventional PKW designs, a critical k…
View article: Energy loss prediction and analysis for rectangular, triangular, and trapezoidal piano key weirs
Energy loss prediction and analysis for rectangular, triangular, and trapezoidal piano key weirs Open
This study evaluates and compares the energy dissipation of piano key weirs (PKWs) with different shapes in plan view (rectangular, triangular, and trapezoidal plans). To achieve this goal, a series of laboratory experiments was conducted …
View article: Decoding Vegetation Dynamics in High-Altitude Tropical Ecosystems: A Spatio-Temporal Assessment Using Multi-Index and Biophysical Remote Sensing Products (2002–2024)
Decoding Vegetation Dynamics in High-Altitude Tropical Ecosystems: A Spatio-Temporal Assessment Using Multi-Index and Biophysical Remote Sensing Products (2002–2024) Open
High-altitude tropical ecosystems like the Rwenzori Mountains are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and intensified human activity. This study investigates long-term vegetation dynamics in the Rwenzori Mountains usin…
View article: River Sediment Replenishment: Investigation of Stockpile Erosion and Downstream Geomorphological Responses
River Sediment Replenishment: Investigation of Stockpile Erosion and Downstream Geomorphological Responses Open
Sediment replenishment (SR) is a widely used sediment management strategy worldwide. The long‐term implementation of SR in Japan differs significantly from that in other countries, and its geomorphological responses require in‐depth invest…
View article: Hydraulic performance of an isolated strip roughness with varying heights on flow dynamics in open channels
Hydraulic performance of an isolated strip roughness with varying heights on flow dynamics in open channels Open
This study aims to investigate the effects of single-strip roughness at various heights on flow behavior under subcritical flow conditions. A series of experiments were conducted in a 4-m-long, 0.6-m-wide flume using five different heights…
View article: Experimental Study on Influence of Height of Full-Width Plate Weirs on Flow Behavior, Discharge, and Energy Dissipation
Experimental Study on Influence of Height of Full-Width Plate Weirs on Flow Behavior, Discharge, and Energy Dissipation Open
The role of weirs in flow regulation in water resources infrastructure and flood control is well known. In the meantime, the study of full-width plate weirs (FWPW), due to their wide application and lacking findings, is of great importance…
View article: Integrated multi-hazard risk assessment under compound disasters using analytical hierarchy process (AHP)
Integrated multi-hazard risk assessment under compound disasters using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) Open
Understanding multi-hazard risk is crucial for disaster preparedness, as different hazards can interact, amplifying their impacts and requiring integrated mitigation strategies. It frequently experiences multiple natural hazards, including…
View article: Machine learning-supported quantification and characterization of sediment plastic debris in an Anthropized Mfoundi River in Cameroon: Implications for the incidence of flood events
Machine learning-supported quantification and characterization of sediment plastic debris in an Anthropized Mfoundi River in Cameroon: Implications for the incidence of flood events Open
The emergence of plastic pollution as a global threat to both terrestrial and aquatic organisms has seen efforts geared toward minimizing its production and monitoring widespread distribution within the ecosystem. Though with distinct char…
View article: Data mining application in unraveling the large-scale teleconnection and flood-inducing extreme precipitation events association in Jeddah City
Data mining application in unraveling the large-scale teleconnection and flood-inducing extreme precipitation events association in Jeddah City Open
The city of Jeddah recently experienced severe flooding, significantly impacting the community. We employed data mining techniques such as classification and association rules to investigate the complex relationships between large-scale at…
View article: Experiments to classify in-ground stilling basins and determine the factors affecting the optimization of flood mitigation dams
Experiments to classify in-ground stilling basins and determine the factors affecting the optimization of flood mitigation dams Open
A ''stilling basin'' is a structure used downstream of a dam to reduce energy flow and prevent damage to the dam structure or erosion downstream. The literature on energy dissipation in stilling basins has identified mechanisms such as abr…
View article: A STUDY ON OPERATION DECISION METHOD FOR ADVANCED OPERATION OF MULTIPURPOSE DAM USING LONG-TERM ENSEMBLE RAINFALL PREDICTION
A STUDY ON OPERATION DECISION METHOD FOR ADVANCED OPERATION OF MULTIPURPOSE DAM USING LONG-TERM ENSEMBLE RAINFALL PREDICTION Open
View article: FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT USING RRI MODEL OVER SAUDI ARABIA UNDER DIFFERENT CLIMATIC SCENARIOS OF D4PDF
FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT USING RRI MODEL OVER SAUDI ARABIA UNDER DIFFERENT CLIMATIC SCENARIOS OF D4PDF Open
View article: ADVANCED PREDICTION OF SEDIMENT INFLOW USING ENSEMBLE RAINFALL FORECAST FOR EFFECTIVE SEDIMENT BYPASS OPERATION
ADVANCED PREDICTION OF SEDIMENT INFLOW USING ENSEMBLE RAINFALL FORECAST FOR EFFECTIVE SEDIMENT BYPASS OPERATION Open
View article: REAL-TIME PREDICTION OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION USING MACHINE LEARNING: CASE STUDY OF MIWA RESERVOIR, TENRYU RIVER IN JAPAN
REAL-TIME PREDICTION OF SUSPENDED SEDIMENT CONCENTRATION USING MACHINE LEARNING: CASE STUDY OF MIWA RESERVOIR, TENRYU RIVER IN JAPAN Open
View article: QUANTIFYING SEDIMENT PLASTIC DEBRIS: PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT MECHANISMS, AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH FLOODS IN THE URBAN SLUMS OF YAOUNDE-CAMEROON
QUANTIFYING SEDIMENT PLASTIC DEBRIS: PRODUCTION, TRANSPORT MECHANISMS, AND SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH FLOODS IN THE URBAN SLUMS OF YAOUNDE-CAMEROON Open
View article: Data Mining Application in Unraveling the Large-Scale Teleconnection and Extreme Flood Events Association in Jeddah City
Data Mining Application in Unraveling the Large-Scale Teleconnection and Extreme Flood Events Association in Jeddah City Open
View article: Machine learning approach for 2D abrasion mapping in Sediment Bypass Tunnels: a case study of Koshibu SBT, Japan
Machine learning approach for 2D abrasion mapping in Sediment Bypass Tunnels: a case study of Koshibu SBT, Japan Open
Sediment Bypass Tunnels (SBTs) effectively mitigate reservoir sedimentation by diverting flood-laden flows, but they face significant challenges due to hydroabrasive erosion, which compromises their sustainability. Predicting this abrasion…
View article: Framework for reservoir sedimentation estimation using the hydrological model and campaign—A case study of A Vuong reservoir in central Vietnam
Framework for reservoir sedimentation estimation using the hydrological model and campaign—A case study of A Vuong reservoir in central Vietnam Open
Sediment estimation would help practice sustainable watershed management and efficient reservoir operation. Different methods exist to estimate reservoir sedimentation based on the differences in sediment yield flowing in and releasing fro…
View article: Energy Dissipation Assessment in Flow Downstream of Rectangular Sharp-Crested Weirs
Energy Dissipation Assessment in Flow Downstream of Rectangular Sharp-Crested Weirs Open
Sharp-crested weirs are commonly used in hydraulic engineering for flow measurement and control. Despite extensive research on sharp-crested weirs, particularly regarding their discharge coefficients, more information is needed via researc…
View article: Analysis of turbidity current plunging and floating woody debris in a reservoir during flood events
Analysis of turbidity current plunging and floating woody debris in a reservoir during flood events Open
Study region: Many reservoirs worldwide experience the challenge of managing woody debris and determining the feasible location to set a floating barrier as a mitigation strategy to restrict their progression towards the dam. While the tur…
View article: Changing Rainfall Patterns in the Northeastern South Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Detailed Analysis Using CHIRPS Rainfall Data (1981–2023)
Changing Rainfall Patterns in the Northeastern South Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Detailed Analysis Using CHIRPS Rainfall Data (1981–2023) Open
View article: Holistic mapping of flood vulnerability in slums areas of Yaounde city, Cameroon through household and institutional surveys
Holistic mapping of flood vulnerability in slums areas of Yaounde city, Cameroon through household and institutional surveys Open
View article: Future Projection of Water Resources of Ruzizi River Basin: What Are the Challenges for Management Strategy?
Future Projection of Water Resources of Ruzizi River Basin: What Are the Challenges for Management Strategy? Open
This study investigates the impact of climate change on hydrological dynamics in the Ruzizi River Basin (RRB) by leveraging a combination of observational historical data and downscaled climate model outputs. The primary objective is to ev…
View article: Impact of the Japanese traditional river training structure “Seigyu (Crib spur dike)” on river morphology and its geometrical changes
Impact of the Japanese traditional river training structure “Seigyu (Crib spur dike)” on river morphology and its geometrical changes Open
The traditional Japanese river training structure, known as “Seigyu”, designed to divert flow, reduce flow velocity, and promote geomorphological changes, is expected to contribute to the management of river morphology. Seigyu is highly im…
View article: Soil erosion susceptibility prediction using ensemble hybrid models with multicriteria decision-making analysis: Case study of the Medjerda basin, northern Africa
Soil erosion susceptibility prediction using ensemble hybrid models with multicriteria decision-making analysis: Case study of the Medjerda basin, northern Africa Open