{"id":40980,"date":"2026-11-08T06:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T06:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/environmentcenter\/?p=40980"},"modified":"2026-11-08T06:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T06:25:24","slug":"environmental-research-center-researcher-publishes-a-collaborative-paper-in-a-prestigious-international-journal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/environmentcenter\/2026\/11\/08\/environmental-research-center-researcher-publishes-a-collaborative-paper-in-a-prestigious-international-journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Research Center Researcher Publishes a Collaborative Paper in a Prestigious International Journal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the continuous scientific achievements of the University of Mosul, Assistant Professor Dr. Zakariya Nafi Mahmoud, a researcher at the Environmental Research Center, has co-authored a scientific paper entitled:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpatial optimization of rainwater harvesting infrastructure using comparative GIS-MCDM approaches in a semi-arid basin\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The paper has been published in Environmental Earth Sciences, a prestigious international journal published by Springer and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science \u2013 Clarivate, ranked Q1 in Scopus.<\/p>\n<p>The study employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approaches to identify optimal locations for rainwater harvesting infrastructure in semi-arid basins. Its findings contribute to enhancing water resource management efficiency, supporting sustainable spatial planning, and addressing water scarcity and climate change challenges.<\/p>\n<p>This achievement reflects the Environmental Research Center\u2019s commitment to promoting high-quality scientific research, advancing knowledge production, and strengthening the University of Mosul\u2019s international academic presence.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to the researcher and all co-authors on this distinguished achievement, with best wishes for continued scientific excellence and success.<\/p>\n<p>Relevant Sustainable Development Goals:<br \/>\nSDG 6 | SDG 9 | SDG 11 | SDG 13 | SDG 15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the continuous scientific achievements of the University of Mosul, Assistant Professor Dr. Zakariya Nafi Mahmoud, a researcher at the Environmental Research Center, has co-authored a scientific paper entitled: \u201cSpatial optimization of rainwater harvesting infrastructure using comparative GIS-MCDM approaches in a semi-arid basin\u201d The paper has been published in Environmental Earth Sciences, a prestigious international journal published by Springer and indexed in Scopus and Web of Science \u2013 Clarivate, ranked Q1 in Scopus. The study employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approaches to identify optimal locations for rainwater harvesting infrastructure in semi-arid basins. 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