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KAZNU and UPV publish a joint research about the impact of reservoirs on the runoff of the Syrdarya river

September 8, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

A scientific research entitled “Assessment of the reservoirs impact on the maximum runoff of the Syrdarya river” has just been published on the indexed-journal News of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Series of Geology and Technical Sciences.

This work has been done jointly by researchers from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Department of Water Resources and Melioration of the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, and the Research institute of Water Engineering and Environment of the Universitat Politècnica de València (IIAMA-UPV).

This article considers the changing of maximum runoff in the Syrdarya River basin under the influence of the large Shardara reservoir. Results obtained are useful for planning and conducting project work and for the development of measures to protect areas from flooding. The full version can be downloaded free of charge here.

KAZNU and UPV publish a joint paper about the variability of hydrological drought regimes in the lowland rivers of Kazakhstan

August 19, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

The scientific paper “Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Variability of Hydrological Drought Regimes in the Lowland Rivers of Kazakhstan” has been published in the JCR and Scopus-indexed journal Water. This work has been made in cooperation with colleagues from several research institutions: the Institute of Geography and Water Security (Almaty), the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty), the Centre for the Assessment of Natural Hazards and Proactive Planning & Laboratory of Reclamation Works and Water Resources Management (National Technical University of Athens), and the research Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering (IIAMA) of the Universitat Politècnica de València.

Results indicate an increase in the intensity and frequency of drought periods in the areas under consideration, which is associated with changes in climatic conditions. The identified trends have serious implications for agriculture, ecological balance, and water resources. The conclusions of this scientific study can be useful for the development of climate change adaptation strategies and the sustainable management of natural resources in the regions under consideration.

The full paper can be downloaded for free here: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/16/2316

Climate Change Hydrology Land Management

BINRM-TIIAME develops innovative water-saving irrigation and desalination technologies under global climate change and water scarcity conditions

August 14, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

A research team led by Associate Professor Kamal Shukhratovich Khamrayev at the TIIAME NRU Bukhara Institute of Natural Resources Management undertook a practical investigation focused on developing innovative irrigation and salinization mitigation strategies for irrigated agricultural systems within the context of escalating global climate change and intensifying water scarcity. The project, titled “Development of innovative water-saving irrigation and salt washing technologies in irrigated agriculture in the face of global climate change and water scarcity,” was subjected to a rigorous evaluation by a dedicated working group tasked with monitoring the allocation of research funds.

The working group’s mandate was to conduct a detailed examination of project No. 03/17-UTK 1-2 in alignment with Presidential Decree of 20 June 2024, which established a framework for fostering research and experimental design initiatives in the domains of water resource management, ecology, and environmental protection. The primary objective was to assess the project’s contribution to these critical areas and to verify the appropriate utilization of allocated financial resources.

Upon completion of the evaluation, the working group rendered a comprehensive assessment of the institute’s research efforts, including a thorough examination of the project’s financial management practices. More information can be found at https://t.me/BuxTRBI/33649

Economy Solid Waste

The UPV LESLIE research team publishes an article about the prices of municipal solid waste byproducts

August 6, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

The article “Analysis of the Prices of Recycling Byproducts Obtained from Mechanical–Biological Treatment Plants in the Valencian Community (Spain)” has been published today in the JCR-indexed journal Sustainability. This study analyzes available data on revenues obtained from byproduct sales following treatment at plants within the Valencian Community and compares them with Spanish national data. Results revealed a significant finding—the statistical distribution of average prices obtained from Ecoembes auctions in the Valencian Community mirrored the corresponding distribution for prices calculated from other Spanish regions. This suggests a potential uniformity in byproduct pricing across the country. This analytical methodology raises concerns regarding whether the revenue generated from byproduct sales reflects fair market value. Limited public access to this information can indicate conflicts of interest or inefficiencies within the waste management system.

The full paper is accessible for free at this link: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/16/6714

Environment Hydrogeology Land Management

KOKSU, AYU, and UPV publish their latest research on soil geochemistry in Southern Kazakhstan in the JCR-indexed Sustainability journal.

July 26, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

A new research paper titled “Impact of Environmental Conditions on Soil Geochemistry in Southern Kazakhstan” has been published in the JCR-indexed journal Sustainability. Researchers from three LESLIE partners—Sh. Ualikhanov Kokshetau University (KOKSU), the Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University (AYU), and the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)—collaborated on this work, along with other international collaborators. The study investigated the elemental composition of soils in Kyzylorda and Turkestan (southern Kazakhstan), a region rich in natural resources but facing potential environmental threats from industry and agriculture. The goal was to establish baseline geochemical values and assess soil contamination risks.

The full paper is accessible for free at this link: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/15/6361

Climate Change Hydrology

Assessment of Changes in Hydrometeorological Indicators and Intra-Annual River Runoff in the Ile River Basin: A research paper from our partners at KazNU and UPV

July 21, 2024 Javier Rodrigo

Congratulations to our partners from the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty (Kazakhstan) and the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) on their newest joint publication in the JCR-indexed Water Journal.

The research paper focuses on a detailed analysis of the long-term data in the Ile River Basin, focusing on changes in meteorological indicators.

The full-paper can be downloaded for free following this link: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/13/1921

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