Simulation and synoptic investigation of a severe dust storm originated from the Urmia Lake in the Middle East
Keywords: dust storm ,synoptic investigation ,WRF-Chem model ,GOCART and AFWA dust schemes Urmia Lake Abstract Dried lake beds are one of the largest sources of dust in the world, causing environmental problems in the surrounding areas. In this study, the desiccated Urmia Lake was the primary source of dust for all nearby synoptic stations during […]
An intercomparison of SEMARA high-resolution AOD and MODIS operational AODs
Abstract SEMARA is a high-resolution aerosol optical depth (AOD) retrieval algorithm that incorporates two algorithms, Simplified and Robust Surface Reflectance Estimation Method (SREM) for estimating surface reflectance and the Simplified Aerosol Retrieval Algorithm (SARA) for retrieving AOD. This study used SEMARA approach for retrieving AOD utilizing data obtained from Aqua-MODIS in the green channel. The algorithm had […]
Unveiling the impact of firm-characteristics on sustainable development goals disclosure: A cross-country study on non-financial companies in Asia
Keywords: Sustainable development goalsFirm-specificsSDGs practices Abstract This study examines the practices of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asian countries with special reference to listed firms in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. Further, it evaluates the impact of firms’ specific factors on SDGs practices. The original sample consists of 1462 […]
The Role of Machine Learning in Enhancing Particulate Matter Estimation: A Systematic Literature Review
Keywords: machine learning; MERRA2; dust; air quality; PM10; PM2.5 Abstract As urbanization and industrial activities accelerate globally, air quality has become a pressing concern, particularly due to the harmful effects of particulate matter (PM), notably PM2.5 and PM10. This review paper presents a comprehensive systematic assessment of machine learning (ML) techniques for estimating PM concentrations, […]
Sand And Dust Storms In The Middle East And North Africa (MENA) Region
Sand And Dust Storms In The Middle East And North Africa (MENA) Region
Sand and Dust Storms Compendium
Sand and Dust Storms Compendium United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), 2022