41. Environmental Sciences


Title41. Environmental Sciences
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Application of capability approach to assess the role of ecosystem services in the well-being of indigenous Australians
Sangha, Kamaljit K., Le Brocque, Andrew, Costanza, Robert and Cadet-James, Yvonne. 2015. "Application of capability approach to assess the role of ecosystem services in the well-being of indigenous Australians." Global Ecology and Conservation. 4, pp. 445-458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2015.09.001

Article

Is trophy hunting of bharal (blue sheep) and Himalayan tahr contributing to their conservation in Nepal?
Aryal, Achyut, Dhakal, Maheshwar, Panthi, Saroj, Yadav, Bhupendra Prasad, Shrestha, Uttam Babu, Bencini, Roberta, Raubenheimer, David and Ji, Weihong. 2015. "Is trophy hunting of bharal (blue sheep) and Himalayan tahr contributing to their conservation in Nepal?" Hystrix. 26 (2). https://doi.org/10.4404/hystrix-26.2-11210

Article

Queensland Watt Savers final report
Wiesner, Retha and Cotter, Julie. 2015. Queensland Watt Savers final report. Brisbane, Australia. CitySmart.

Project report

Assessing health risks for the Darling Downs rural sector due to consumption of potentially impaired (Herbicides) drinking water - Executive report
Dafny, Elad. 2015. Assessing health risks for the Darling Downs rural sector due to consumption of potentially impaired (Herbicides) drinking water - Executive report. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Project report

An investigation into the adequacy of existing and alternative property rights regimes to achieve sustainable management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh
Roy, Anjan Kumer Dev. 2012. An investigation into the adequacy of existing and alternative property rights regimes to achieve sustainable management of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Creativity, ethics and transformation: key factors in a transdisciplinary application of systems methodology to resolving wicked problems in sustainability
Palmer, Jane, Smith, Tanzi, Willetts, Juliet and Mitchell, Cynthia. 2009. "Creativity, ethics and transformation: key factors in a transdisciplinary application of systems methodology to resolving wicked problems in sustainability." Sheffield, James (ed.) Systemic development: local solutions in a global environment. Goodyear, Arizona, USA. ISCE Publishing. pp. 69-78

Edited book (chapter)

Renewable energy-driven desalination technologies: a comprehensive review on challenges and potential applications of integrated systems
Ghaffour, Noreddine, Bundschuh, Jochen, Mahmoudi, Hacene and Goosen, Mattheus F. A.. 2015. "Renewable energy-driven desalination technologies: a comprehensive review on challenges and potential applications of integrated systems." Desalination. 356, pp. 94-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2014.10.024

Article

Microalgae for third generation biofuel production, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and wastewater treatment: present and future perspectives - a mini review
Maity, Jyoti Prakash, Bundschuh, Jochen, Chen, Chien-Yen and Bhattacharya, Prosun. 2014. "Microalgae for third generation biofuel production, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and wastewater treatment: present and future perspectives - a mini review." Energy. 78, pp. 104-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.04.003

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Geothermal arsenic: occurrence, mobility and environmental implications
Bundschuh, Jochen and Maity, Jyoyi Prakash. 2014. "Geothermal arsenic: occurrence, mobility and environmental implications." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 42, pp. 1214-1222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.10.092

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Experimental investigation of trace element dissolution in formation water in the presence of supercritical CO2 fluid for a potential geological storage site of CO2 in Taiwan
Jean, Jiin-Shuh, Wang, Chien-Lih, Hsiang, Hsing-I., Li, Zhaohui, Yang, Huai-Jen, Jiang, Wei-Teh, Yang, Kenn-Ming and Bundschuh, Jochen. 2015. "Experimental investigation of trace element dissolution in formation water in the presence of supercritical CO2 fluid for a potential geological storage site of CO2 in Taiwan." Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering. 23, pp. 304-314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2015.02.006

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Arsenic and other trace elements in thermal springs and in cold waters from drinking water wells on the Bolivian Altiplano
Ormachea Munoz, Mauricio, Bhattacharya, Prosun, Sracek, Ondra, Ramos Ramos, Oswaldo, Quintanilla Aguirre, Jorge, Bundschuh, Jochen and Maity, Jyoti Prakash. 2015. "Arsenic and other trace elements in thermal springs and in cold waters from drinking water wells on the Bolivian Altiplano." Journal of South American Earth Sciences. 60, pp. 10-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsames.2015.02.006

Article

Estimating the major contributors to environmental impacts in Australia
Uddin, G. A., Alam, K. and Gow, G.. 2016. "Estimating the major contributors to environmental impacts in Australia." International Journal of Ecological Economics and Statistics. 37 (1), pp. 1-14.

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Experimental warming alters rhizosphere fungal composition of two dominant shrubs in Mediterranean-type ecosystem
Birnbaum, Christina, Hopkins, Anna, Fontaine, Joe and Enright, Neal. 2016. "Experimental warming alters rhizosphere fungal composition of two dominant shrubs in Mediterranean-type ecosystem." 59th Annual Symposium of the International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVSD 2016). Pirenopolis, Brazil 12 - 17 Jun 2016 Brazil.

Presentation

Evaluation of rainfall and wetland water area variability at Thirlmere Lakes using Landsat time-series data
Banerjee, B. P., Raval, S. and Timms, W.. 2016. "Evaluation of rainfall and wetland water area variability at Thirlmere Lakes using Landsat time-series data." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 13, p. 1781–1792. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-016-1018-z

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Environmental Toxicology in Addressing Public Health Challenges in East Asia
Guo, How-Ran, Hashim, Zailina, Su, Shih-Bin and Bundschuh, Jochen. 2015. "Environmental Toxicology in Addressing Public Health Challenges in East Asia ." BioMed Research International. 2015. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/920518

Editorial

Virtual discussions to support climate risk decision making on farms
Reardon-Smith, Kate, Mushtaq, Shahbaz, Farley, Helen S., Cliffe, Neil, Stone, Roger C., Ostini, Jenny, Doyle, Joanne, Martin, Neil, Loch, Adam, Maraseni, Tek, Marcussen, Torben and Lindesay, Janette. 2015. "Virtual discussions to support climate risk decision making on farms." Journal of Economic and Social Policy. 17 (2).

Article

Sequential Disturbance Effects of Hailstorm and Fire on Vegetation in a Mediterranean-Type Ecosystem
Gower, K., Fontaine, J.B., Birnbaum, C. and Enright, N.J.. 2015. "Sequential Disturbance Effects of Hailstorm and Fire on Vegetation in a Mediterranean-Type Ecosystem ." Ecosystems. 18 (7), pp. 1121-1134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-015-9886-5

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An empirical analysis of conservation practices, management and sustainability in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, Bangladesh
Roy, Anjan Kumer Dev, Alam, Khorshed and Gow, Jeff. 2015. "An empirical analysis of conservation practices, management and sustainability in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest, Bangladesh." International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development. 14 (4), pp. 332-350.

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Spatial and temporal variability of rainfall in the Gandaki River Basin of Nepal Himalaya
Panthi, Jeeban, Dahal, Piyush, Shrestha, Madan Lall, Aryal, Suman, Krakauer, Nir Y., Pradhanang, Soni M., Lakhankar, Tarendra, Jha, Ajay K., Sharma, Mohan and Karki, Ramchandra. 2015. "Spatial and temporal variability of rainfall in the Gandaki River Basin of Nepal Himalaya ." Climate. 3 (1), pp. 210-226. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli3010210

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Livelihood vulnerability approach to assessing climate change impacts on mixed agro-livestock smallholders around the Gandaki River Basin in Nepal
Panthi, Jeeban, Aryal, Suman, Dahal, Piyush, Bhandari, Parashuram, Krakauer, Nir Y. and Pandey, Vishnu Prasad. 2016. "Livelihood vulnerability approach to assessing climate change impacts on mixed agro-livestock smallholders around the Gandaki River Basin in Nepal." Regional Environmental Change. 16 (4), pp. 1121-1132. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-015-0833-y

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A real-time flood monitoring index based on daily effective precipitation and its application to Brisbane and Lockyer Valley flood events
Deo, Ravinesh C., Byun, Hi-Ryong, Adamowski, Jan F. and Kim, Do-Woo. 2015. "A real-time flood monitoring index based on daily effective precipitation and its application to Brisbane and Lockyer Valley flood events." Water Resources Management. 29 (11), pp. 4075-4093. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-015-1046-3

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Effect of summer livestock grazing on plant species richness and composition in the Himalayan rangelands
Aryal, Suman, Cockfield, Geoff and Maraseni, Tek. 2015. "Effect of summer livestock grazing on plant species richness and composition in the Himalayan rangelands." The Rangeland Journal. 37 (3), pp. 309-321. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ14088

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Groundwater governance in a water-starved country: public policy, farmers' perceptions and drivers of tubewell adoption in Balochistan, Pakistan
Khair, Syed Mohammad, Mushtaq, Shahbaz and Reardon-Smith, Kathryn. 2015. "Groundwater governance in a water-starved country: public policy, farmers' perceptions and drivers of tubewell adoption in Balochistan, Pakistan." Ground Water. 53 (4), pp. 626-637. https://doi.org/10.1111/gwat.12250

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Comparison of the penetration of primary and lateral roots of pea and different tree seedlings growing in hard soils
Azam, Gausul, Grant, Cameron D., Murray, Robert S., Nuberg, Ian K. and Misra, Rabindra K.. 2014. "Comparison of the penetration of primary and lateral roots of pea and different tree seedlings growing in hard soils." Soil Research. 52 (1), pp. 87-96. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR13201

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Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the Lower Balonne 2000-2014
Dafny, Elad. 2014. Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the Lower Balonne 2000-2014. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the Condamine catchment 2007-2013
Dafny, Elad. 2014. Temporal trends of groundwater levels in the Condamine catchment 2007-2013. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report

Assessing land use of lower Mekong basin using multi-temporal MODIS imagery
Perera, Kithsiri, Herath, Srikantha and Tateishi, Ryutaro. 2014. "Assessing land use of lower Mekong basin using multi-temporal MODIS imagery." 57th Autumn Conference of the Remote Sensing Society of Japan (RSSJ 2014). Kyoto, Japan 06 - 07 Nov 2014 Tokyo, Japan.

Poster

Developing forest-sector and REDD+ governance: a multi-stage, multi-level and multi-stakeholder approach in Nepal
Lopez-Casero, Federico, Cadman, Tim and Maraseni, Tek. 2014. "Developing forest-sector and REDD+ governance: a multi-stage, multi-level and multi-stakeholder approach in Nepal." Policy in Focus.

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Prioritising carbon sequestration areas in southern Queensland using time series MODIS net primary productivity (NPP) imagery
Apan, A., Suarez Cadavid, L. A., Richardson, L. and Maraseni, T.. 2014. "Prioritising carbon sequestration areas in southern Queensland using time series MODIS net primary productivity (NPP) imagery." Dadhwal, V. K., Seshasai, M. V. R., Hakeem, A., Diwakar, P. G. and Raju, P. L. N. (ed.) Technical Commission 8th Mid-Term Symposium (ISPRS 2014). Hyderabad, India 09 - 12 Dec 2014 Goettingen, Germany. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-8-549-2014

Paper

Groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain woodlands: a case study from the northern Murray-Darling Basin
Kath, Jarrod, Reardon-Smith, Kate, Le Brocque, Andy and Dyer, Fiona. 2014. "Groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain woodlands: a case study from the northern Murray-Darling Basin." Climate Adaptation (NCCARF 2014): Future Challenges. Gold Coast, Australia 30 Sep - 02 Oct 2014 Gold Coast, Australia.

Presentation

Application of the artificial neural network model for prediction of monthly standardized precipitation and evapotranspiration index using hydrometeorological parameters and climate indices in eastern Australia
Deo, Ravinesh C. and Sahin, Mehmet. 2015. "Application of the artificial neural network model for prediction of monthly standardized precipitation and evapotranspiration index using hydrometeorological parameters and climate indices in eastern Australia." Atmospheric Research. 161-162, pp. 65-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2015.03.018

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Modelling water demand and trade on the Murray and lower Darling rivers
Alam, Md Jahangir, Bethune, Matthew, Townsend, Phil and Close, Andy. 2014. "Modelling water demand and trade on the Murray and lower Darling rivers." 17th International River Symposium 2014: Excellence Collaboration Integration. Canberra, Australia 15 - 18 Sep 2014 Canberra, Australia.

Poster

Global diversity and geography of soil fungi
Tedersoo, Leho, Bahram, Mohammad, Polme, Sergei, Koljalg, Urmas, Yorou, Nourou S., Wijesundera, Ravi, Ruiz, Luis Villarreal, Vasco-Palacios, Aida M., Thu, Pham Quang, Suija, Ave, Smith, Matthew E., Sharp, Cathy, Saluveer, Erki, Saitta, Alessandro, Rosas, Miguel, Riit, Taavi, Ratkowsky, David, Pritsch, Karin, Poldmaa, Kadri, ..., Abarenkov, Kessy. 2014. "Global diversity and geography of soil fungi." Science. 346 (6213), pp. 1078-1087. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1256688

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Integrated assessment of water-energy-GHG emissions tradeoffs in an irrigated lucerne production system in eastern Australia
Mushtaq, S., Maraseni, T. N., Reardon-Smith, K., Bundschuh, J. and Jackson, T.. 2015. "Integrated assessment of water-energy-GHG emissions tradeoffs in an irrigated lucerne production system in eastern Australia." Journal of Cleaner Production. 103, pp. 491-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.05.037

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Estimating the relationship between grain crop consumption in Australia and environmental sustainability
Uddin, Gazi A., Alam, Khorshed and Gow, Jeff. 2015. "Estimating the relationship between grain crop consumption in Australia and environmental sustainability." Journal of Developing Areas. 49 (6), pp. 49-60. https://doi.org/10.1353/jda.2015.0089

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Identifying groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain tree species in the northern Murray-Darling Basin
Reardon-Smith, Kate, Kath, Jarrod, Le Brocque, Andy and Dyer, Fiona. 2014. "Identifying groundwater thresholds for drought resilience in floodplain tree species in the northern Murray-Darling Basin." Andersen, Alan (ed.) 2014 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2014). Alice Springs, Australia 28 Sep - 03 Oct 2014 Canberra, Australia.

Presentation

Lippia (Phyla canescens) and its response to fire
Galea, Lucy, Le Brocque, Andy and Reardon-Smith, Kate. 2014. "Lippia (Phyla canescens) and its response to fire." Andersen, Alan (ed.) 2014 Conference of the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA 2014). Alice Springs, Australia 28 Sep - 03 Oct 2014 Canberra, Australia.

Poster

Phytoplankton response to an intense dust storm in the Tasman Sea in September-October, 2009
Gabric, Albert, Cropp, Roger, McTainsh, Grant, Butler, Harry, Johnston, Barbara, O'Loingsigh, Tadhg and van Tran, Dien. 2014. "Phytoplankton response to an intense dust storm in the Tasman Sea in September-October, 2009." Chen, Luonan, Zhang, Xiang-Sun, Wu, Ling-Yun and Wang, Yong (ed.) 8th International Conference on Systems Biology (ISB 2014) and the 4th Translational Bioinformatics Conference. Qingdao, China 24 - 27 Oct 2014 Piscataway, NJ. United States.

Poster

Management to improve soil productivity and maximise lateral infiltration in permanent bed-furrow irrigation systems
Hamilton, Greg, Akbar, Ghani, Hassan, Iqbal, Raine, Steve, McHugh, Allen, Fisher, Peter, Bakker, Derk and Sheppard, Jessica. 2014. "Management to improve soil productivity and maximise lateral infiltration in permanent bed-furrow irrigation systems." Patti, Antonio, Tang, Caixan and Wong, Vanessa (ed.) 2014 National Soil Science Conference. Melbourne, Australia 23 - 27 Nov 2014 Melbourne, Australia.

Poster

Soil compaction and controlled traffic considerations in Australian cotton farming systems
Antille, D. L., Bennett, J. McL. and Jensen, T.. 2015. Soil compaction and controlled traffic considerations in Australian cotton farming systems. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Technical report