PAUWES Master Thesis Series: Recent submissions
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MODELING FLOOD HAZARD UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS IN GENFEL RIVER CATCHEMENT, TEKEZE BASIN, ETHIOPIA
(BELAYNESH HAFTU TEWELDEMEDHIN, 2025-03)Nowadays, Flooding is one of the most natural disasters, significantly affecting livelihoods, infrastructures, and ecosystems worldwide. Genfel River Catchment, located within the Tekeze Basin in Ethiopia, is particularly ... -
Evaluating Wildfires Risk in Tlemcen, Algeria: The Role of Climate Change, Vegetation Health, and Drought Patterns
(Zakarya Belkhir, 2025-04-14)This study investigated the complex interactions between climate patterns, vegetation dynamics, and wildfire activity in Tlemcen Province, Algeria over the period 2000-2019. Using an integrated approach combining remote ... -
Estimating The Cooling Potential of Urban Green Spaces in Mitigating Urban Heat in The City of Accra
(Christopher Padi Tuwor, 2025-04-14)The tropical region of Africa is noted for high temperatures which has implications for comfortable and quality life with consequential impact on human health. Urban green spaces (UGB) are efficient in mitigating urban ... -
Analysis of Flood Risk and Strategic Management to Address Its Adverse Impacts: A Case Study of the Boudouaou Basin, Algiers, Algeria.
(Hadjer ADJADJ, 2025-04-20)Flooding is a significant and worsening challenge for many human societies, with increasing severity driven by climate change and land use pressures. This natural hazard constitutes one of the world's worst natural ... -
Investigation of the CO2 Sequestration Potential of Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) in Kenyan Grasslands, Case of South Baringo County
(FRANCIS ONYANGO OKWATCH, 2025-04-13)This study investigates the carbon sequestration potential in Buffel grass landscapes, focusing on the influence of soil biophysical conditions and climate factors. The primary objective was to assess how soil properties, ... -
Can timely planting through the use of climate services mitigate climate risks? An APSIM Model assessment for Kyangwali refugee settlement maize farmers
(Ezira MBALIBULHA, 2025-04-13)Choosing the right planting date is crucial in adapting to climate variability. This study employs the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM) model to quantify the impact of timely maize planting in mitigating ... -
ASSESSING THE FUTURE SPATIAL-TEMPORAL CHARACTERISTICS OF METEOROLOGICAL DROUGHT IN NORTHERN MALAWI, UNDER SHARED SOCIO-ECONOMIC PATHWAY SCENARIOS
(Jones Mayamiko PATEL, 2025-04-13)La survenue de sécheresses majeures dans le nord du Malawi, exacerbée par le changement climatique, a causé des dommages importants aux moyens de subsistance et une dégradation de l'environnement. De plus, le changement ... -
EVALUATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF IRRIGATION TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE WATER LOSSES AND IMPROVE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: CASE OF DANOUNA IRRIGATION SCHEME IN CHAD
(ZARA YASMINE HASSAN AHMAT DJEFIL, 2025-04-15)This study focused on the evaluation and optimization of irrigation techniques to reduce water losses and improve agricultural productivity in the Danouna irrigation scheme, located in the Hadjer Lamis region of Chad ... -
SIMULATING EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION RATE IN GOLINGA DAM CATCHMENT USING SWATPLUS MODEL, GHANA
(THELMA NTOW, 2025-04-21)Soil erosion and sedimentation pose significant challenges to water resource management, particularly in dam catchments. Assessing the sediment yield and erosion rate on dam catchment is vital for sustaining the ... -
Enhancing Water Management and Disaster Resilience under Extreme Events via Integrated Multi-Dam Operations and Inter-Basin Transfers Case Study SPIK Water Production System Beni Amrane-Hamiz-Keddara Algiers
(ZENAGUI Safia, 2025-04-20)This study investigates the operational dynamics and coordination mechanisms among the interconnected reservoirs of the SPIK system in Algiers, Algeria, namely, Keddara, Hamiz, and Beni Amrane, which are critical for ... -
Assessing the Climate Resilience of Urban Water Infrastructure: A Framework-Based Case Study of the Abuja Water Treatment Plant in Nigeria
(Okon samuel SAMUEL, 2025-04-17)This study investigates the climate resilience of water infrastructure, focusing on the Lower Usuma Dam water treatment plant in Abuja, Nigeria, amid escalating climate change impacts. The research aims to develop and ... -
INTEGRATED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR PRIORITIZING SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION: A GIS-AHP APPROACH
(Rahima ARSLANE, 2025-04-21)Sewer networks form a part of modern society's critical infrastructure, due to their function that ensures public health and environmental protection in urban areas and their capital-intensive nature. These systems, ... -
Assessment of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Standards in Healthcare Facilities in Bawku West District, Ghana
(Rahama Alhassan, 2025-04-20)This study assessed the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) standards in healthcare facilities within the Bawku West District of Ghana. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 49 healthcare facilities and ... -
EVALUATING DIFFERENT FACTORS THAT AFFECT WATER-ENERGY-FOOD NEXUS IN SENANGA, ZAMBIA
(PETRONELLA CHINGINA, 2025-03)The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus is a critical framework for analyzing the interdependencies between water, energy, and food systems, particularly in regions vulnerable to climate variability. This study evaluates the ... -
Assessment of Water Demand and Allocation Strategies in Kasese District, Uganda Using Geographic Information System (GIS).
(MUHINDO Morris, 2025-04-21)Water scarcity remains a significant global issue, particularly affecting developing areas such as Kasese District in Uganda, where it is intensified by inadequate infrastructure, weak water governance, and rising ... -
ADSORPTIVE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METAL IONS FROM WASTEWATER UTILIZING FAYALITE SLAG AS A LOW-COST ADSORBENT: BATCH STUDIES, ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS AND ADAPTIVE NEURO FUZZY INFERENCE SYSTEM MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION
(GOBUSAONE MOKOKWE, 2025-04-21)This study investigated the adsorptive removal of three heavy metal ions (Cu²⁺, Ni²⁺, Fe²⁺) from wastewater using fayalite slag (FS), a low-cost industrial by-product. The media was characterized using XRD, XRF, SEM, ... -
Modelling and Simulation of Wastewater Treatment Plants: Exploring Scenarios with GPS-X Simulator
(Mohammed Ayoub Rebahi, 2025-04-17)Wastewater treatment establishes critical functions to safeguard the environment together with water conservation especially within arid and semi-arid regions experiencing water scarcity. The research examines El Kerma ... -
Evaluating the impact of armed conflict on the water education-gender nexus in Adar village, West Darfur, Sudan
(Mohammed Abakar Hasan Abdalrahman, 2025-04-14)Adar village in West Darfur, Sudan, faces severe challenges due to armed conflict, water scarcity, and gender disparities, which intersect to impact education and community well-being. This study evaluates the impact ... -
IRRIGATION PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT USING REMOTE SENSED DATA: THE CASE OF UBOMBO SUGARCANE SCHEME, ESWATINI
(MFUNDO SETHU MAZIYA, 2025-04-15)The rising need to feed the ever-growing population with the limited resources of land and water has put pressure on agriculture to improve on its water use efficiency. This study aimed to assess the performance of ... -
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND HYDROLOGICAL MODELING USING HEC-HMS: SEBEYA CATCHMENT , RWANDA
(Jeannette NIYONSABA, 2025-04-20)Flooding remains one of the most devastating natural disasters globally, affecting nearly 80% of the population and causing widespread economic, social, and environmental damage. This study aims to support flood risk ...