2019年11月24日 · Seawater intrusion (SWI) is one of the most challenging and widespread environmental problems that threaten the quality and sustainability of fresh groundwater resources in coastal aquifers. The excessive pumping of groundwater, associated with the lack of natural recharge, has exacerbated the SWI problem in arid and semi-arid regions. Therefore, …

2024年12月19日 · Intelligent ships are a key focus for the future development of maritime transportation, relying on efficient decision-making and autonomous control within complex environments. To enhance the perception, prediction, and decision-making capabilities of these ships, the present study proposes a novel approach for constructing a time-series knowledge …

2024年12月6日 · The bioavailability of small-molecule drugs remains a critical challenge in pharmaceutical development, significantly impacting therapeutic efficacy and commercial viability. This review synthesizes recent advances in understanding and overcoming bioavailability limitations, focusing on key physicochemical and biological factors influencing drug absorption …

2023年7月8日 · Urban water systems across the world are grappled with growing social and environmental pressures. To address these pressures, a transition from traditional water management systems towards a more integrated and sustainable approach known as “One Water” is vital. Although cities are enthusiastic about a One Water paradigm, there is a limited …

2024年11月30日 · Extreme heat events, or heatwaves, exert significant impacts on human society, ecosystems, and the economy. The continuous development of remote sensing technology has facilitated the acquisition of high-quality data for assessing health risks associated with these extreme heat events. This study systematically reviews the evaluation factors and …

2024年12月13日 · A key issue for food production, ecological health, and socioeconomic development is the sustainable management of water resources [1,2].Between 1900 and 2000, global water consumption surged more than eightfold, from 500 km 3 per year to 4000 km 3 per year [].Currently, approximately 3.6 billion people live in regions with limited water supplies, …

2021年8月5日 · The Earth’s climate is changing; ice sheets and glaciers are melting and coastal hazards and sea level are rising in response. With a total population of over 300 million people situated on coasts, including 20 of the planet’s 33 megacities (over 10 million people), low-lying coastal areas represent one of the most vulnerable areas to the impacts of climate change. …

Water is a peer-reviewed, open access journal on water science and technology, including the ecology and management of water resources, and is published semimonthly online by MDPI.Water collaborates with the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).In addition, the American Institute of Hydrology (AIH), The Polish Limnological Society (PLS) and Japanese …

2024年9月23日 · Agrivoltaics is a relatively new term used originally for integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems into the agricultural landscape and expanded to applications such as animal farms, greenhouses, and recreational parks. The dual use of land offers multiple solutions for the renewable energy sector worldwide, provided it can be implemented without negatively …

2024年11月15日 · This article delineates the enhancement of an autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance system for a quadruped robot dog. Part one of this paper presents the integration of a sophisticated multi-level dynamic control framework, utilizing Model Predictive Control (MPC) and Whole-Body Control (WBC) from MIT Cheetah. The system employs an …