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Scope & Guideline
Innovative research for resilient groundwater management.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Hydrogeological Investigations:
Research focusing on the characterization of groundwater systems, including the study of aquifers, groundwater flow, and the interaction between surface and groundwater. - Groundwater Quality Assessment:
Studies that analyze the chemical and isotopic composition of groundwater, identifying contaminants and assessing water quality for various uses. - Sustainable Groundwater Management:
Research dedicated to developing strategies for the sustainable use of groundwater resources, including modeling and management practices to address issues such as over-extraction and pollution. - Climate Change Impact Studies:
Investigations into how climate change affects groundwater recharge, quality, and availability, with a focus on adaptation strategies. - Innovative Monitoring and Modeling Techniques:
Development and application of new methodologies for monitoring groundwater and modeling its behavior under various scenarios, including the use of advanced computational techniques.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Groundwater in Urban Planning:
A notable increase in research focusing on the role of groundwater in urban development, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and infrastructure that accommodate groundwater resources. - Multi-Method Investigations:
A trend towards using diverse methodologies to study groundwater systems, including isotopic analysis and advanced modeling techniques, which enhance the understanding of complex hydrogeological processes. - Geothermal Energy and Groundwater:
Emerging themes related to the interaction between geothermal energy extraction and groundwater systems, highlighting the potential conflicts and synergies in resource management. - Impact of Climate Change on Groundwater:
Growing emphasis on understanding how climate change affects groundwater recharge, quality, and management strategies, reflecting broader environmental concerns. - Groundwater Contaminants and Microplastics:
Increasing research on emerging contaminants, including microplastics, and their impact on groundwater quality, indicating a shift towards addressing modern pollution challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Agricultural Groundwater Management:
While still relevant, the frequency of studies specifically focused on agricultural water management practices has decreased, possibly due to a broader integration of groundwater management in environmental and climate change discussions. - Historical Hydrogeological Studies:
Research concentrating on historical analyses of groundwater systems has become less prominent, as the current emphasis shifts towards contemporary challenges and technological advancements. - Traditional Water Quality Testing Methods:
Conventional approaches to groundwater quality assessment are being overshadowed by more innovative techniques, such as isotopic and multi-method investigations, leading to a decline in publications on traditional methodologies.
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