The expansion of irrigated agriculture is of paramount importance to feed the burgeoning
global population. However, without proper management, this expansion can result in …

Optimising the use of natural resources for food production in the context of changing
climate is an increasingly important issue. Optimisation techniques have been shown to be …

Evaluating the accuracy of the satellite and reanalysis precipitation products is very
important for understanding their uncertainties and potential applications. However …

A hybrid simulation-optimization model is proposed for the optimal conjunctive operation of
surface and groundwater resources. This second-level model is created by finding and …

The water evaluation and planning (WEAP) approach and the invasive weed optimization
algorithm (IWOA) are herein employed to determine the optimal operating policies in …

Extensive variability in current climatic conditions necessitates the need for optimal planning
of water resources to manage socio-economic and environmental requirements efficiently …

Agricultural production in arid and semi-arid area faces a global problem of water resources
shortage and land salinization. Irrigation and drainage are the important measure to …

A typical supply chain is composed of three main echelons: upstream, mid-stream and
downstream. In the case of sugarcane, the upstream echelon includes several activities …

The aim of this study is to develop a framework for the optimal conjunctive use of surface
and groundwater in a case study of the Zayandehrud river basin in Iran. The basis of the …

Abstract The Sustainable Development Goals call for a balanced and integrated manner to
achieve sustainable development in dimensions of socio-economy and environment …