Land use and land cover can have a significant impact on water chemistry, but the spatial scales at which landscape attributes exert a detectable influence on aquatic systems are not well known. This study quantifies the extent of the landscape influence using the proportion of wetlands in the watershed measured at different distances to predict dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations in ...

In this work, we extend a common framework for graph-based image segmentation that includes the graph cuts, random walker, and shortest path optimization algorithms. Viewing an image as a weighted graph, these algorithms can be expressed by means of a common energy function with differing choices of a parameter q acting as an exponent on the differences between neighboring nodes. Introducing a ...

Based on analyzing the drawbacks existing in traditional watershed algorithms for bone removal from CTA (Computed Tomography Angiography, CTA), this paper presents an improved interactive watershed algorithm. The improved watershed algorithm is based on sorting and graded overflow of fast watershed algorithms, and the merging process of catchment basins is intervened by a merging threshold whic...

[1] This paper presents a distribution-free statistical test aimed at detecting gradual changes in the hydrological behavior of watersheds. The proposed test uses a rainfall-runoff model to identify watershed behavior over successive time periods and a resampling approach to quantify the significance of trends. The method can be applied with any model deemed suitable for the studied watershed. ...

The paper presents applications and models which are beneficial to watershed management in various areas. The intention is to inform about the current capabilities of soft computing, hydrologic analysis modules, and distributed hydrologic models, and to provide an initial guide on implementing soft computing. Watershed is not simply the hydrological unit but also socio-political-ecological enti...

Elevated mercury concentration has been documented in a variety of fish and is a growing concern for human consumption. Here, we explore the influence of physiochemical and watershed attributes on mercury concentration in walleye (Sander vitreus, M.) from natural, glacial lakes in South Dakota. Regression analysis showed that water quality attributes were poor predictors of walleye mercury conc...

Recently, a manuscript was published with the objective to complete a multivariable and multisite calibration and validation for the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model on the Motueka River basin by Cao et al. (2006). Physically based distributed parameter models, such as SWAT, have become a preferred tool to predict watershed response not only at the watershed outlet, but also at inter...

the purpose of this descriptive-correlation study was to investigate effective factors on rural people’s non-participation of mahabad’s dam catchment in watershed management projects. the research instrument was structural questionnaire with close-ended questions, which its validity confirmed by panel of academic staff and reliability of questionnaire was confirmed. the target population of thi...

Abstract Background Nowadays, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as a new lighting technology, have been emerged an alternative source of light for plants due to their wavelength specificity, the narrow width bands, small size, solid structure, long lifetime, and low heat generation. Here we investigated effect different LED sources on essential oil components antioxidant activity Melissa officinalis...

PURPOSE To evaluate the risk factors for pterygium in the dry, high altitude province of Ilam, Iran. METHODS The study included patients who presented to ophthalmology clinic. The patients were divided into two groups: 210 diagnosed with pterygium or pinguecula (unilateral or bilateral), and 210 healthy controls. Demographic variables, living environment, disease type, disease laterality, fam...