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Jibrin AM, Al-Suwaiyan M, Aldrees A, Dan'azumi S, Usman J, Abba SI, Yassin MA, Scholz M, Sammen SS. Machine learning predictive insight of water pollution and groundwater quality in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:20031. [PMID: 39198674 PMCID: PMC11358460 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70610-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
This study presents an innovative approach for predicting water and groundwater quality indices (WQI and GWQI) in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, addressing critical challenges of scarcity and pollution in arid regions. Recent literature highlights the increasing attention towards WQI based on water pollution index (WPI) and GWQI as essential tools for simplifying complex hydrogeological data, thereby facilitating effective groundwater management and protection. Unlike previous works, the present research introduces a novel hybrid method that integrates non-parametric kernel Gaussian learning (GPR), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), and decision tree (DT) algorithms. This approach marks the first application of a non-parametric kernel for groundwater quality pollution index prediction in Saudi Arabia, offering a significant advancement in the field. Through laboratory analysis and the combination of various machine learning (ML) techniques, this study enhances prediction capabilities, particularly for unmonitored sites in arid and semi-arid regions. The study's objectives include feature engineering based on dependency sensitivity analysis to identify the most influential variables affecting WQI and GWQI, and the development of predictive models using ANFIS, GPR, and DT for both indices. Furthermore, it aims to assess the impact of different data portions on WQI and GWQI predictions, exploring data divisions such as (70% / 30%), (60% / 40%), and (80% / 20%) for training and testing phase, respectively. By filling a critical gap in water resource management, this research offers significant implications for the prediction of water quality in regions facing similar environmental challenges. Through its innovative methodology and comprehensive analysis, this study contributes to the broader effort of managing and protecting water resources in arid and semi-arid areas. The result proved that GPR-M1 exhibited exceptional testing phase accuracy with RMSE = 0.0169 for GWQI. Similarly, for WPI, the ANFIS-M1 achieved high testing predictive skills with RMSE = 0.0401. The results emphasize the critical role of data quality and quantity in training for enhancing model robustness and prediction precision in water quality assessment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abdulhayat M Jibrin
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharaj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Al-Kharaj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharaj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Al-Kharaj, Saudi Arabia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Membrane and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
- Water Research Centre, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Membrane and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil Engineering Science, School of Civil Engineering and the Built Environment, Kingsway Campus, Aukland Park, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Diyala, Baqubah, Diyala Governorate, Iraq
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Sodangi M, Salman A. AHP-DEMATEL modelling of consultant related delay factors affecting sustainable housing construction in Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2022.2106038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Mahmoud Sodangi
- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Modeling the Constraints to the Utilization of the Internet of Things in Managing Supply Chains of Off-Site Construction: An Approach toward Sustainable Construction. BUILDINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/buildings12030388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Despite persistent calls for cleaner production and improved automation of construction processes, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in managing the supply chains of off-site construction businesses has been discouraged due to various constraints. This paper methodically identifies and prioritizes the crucial factors that impede the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in off-site construction. Content analysis and an expert-based evaluation strategy were used to identify and evaluate the constraints affecting Internet of Things adoption in off-site construction. The ISM, MICMAC, and DEMATEL techniques were used to analyze the data. This study identifies the “lack of clear strategy for governing IoT utilization in supply chain management” as the most significant factor that impedes the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in off-site construction businesses. The outcomes also provide a rich source of insights into off-site construction businesses to clearly recognize the implications of utilizing IoT technologies in managing the supply chains of businesses and what to expect when applying IoT technologies and solutions. While this paper advocates for improved green construction practices, cleaner production, and automation in the construction industry, it has set the stage for integrating IoT technologies in the supply chain management of off-site construction businesses.
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