OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Anomaly Recognition in Water Pipe Systems Using a Characterization Framework and Persistent Hydraulic Transient Waves	103
Graph-Based Genetic Algorithm for Localization of Multiple Existing Leakages in Water Distribution Networks	77
Influence of Subseasonal-to-Annual Water Supply Forecasts on Many-Objective Water System Robustness under Long-Term Change	66
Discussion of “Coastal Defense Megaprojects in an Era of Sea-Level Rise: Politically Feasible Strategies or Army Corps Fantasies?”	51
Balancing Losses of Multipurpose Reservoirs by an Integrated Knowledge-Based System	43
Accelerating a Many-Scenario Water Resources Simulation	41
Editor’s Note	37
Leak Localization in Water Distribution Networks Using Data-Driven and Model-Based Approaches	35
Exploring Equity Challenges within Deeply Uncertain Water Supply Investment Pathways in the Federal District of Brazil	35
Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management ’s Reproducibility Review Program: Accomplishments, Lessons, and Next Steps	27
A New Perspective on Assessing the Real Water Savings Resulting from Irrigation Technology Interventions	26
Assessing Uncertainty in Multicriteria Evaluation of Centralized and Decentralized Dual Water Supply Strategies	26
Evaluating Surface Water–Groundwater Interactions and Water Quality in the Indravati River Basin Using Conceptual and MCDM Models	25
A Multicriteria Evaluation Based on the Grey-TOPSIS Method for Water Distribution Companies in Brazil	23
Hydropower System Operation and the Quality of Short-Term Hydrologic Ensemble Forecasts	23
Closure to “Lagrangian Method to Model Advection-Dispersion-Reaction Transport in Drinking Water Pipe Networks” by Feng Shang, Hyoungmin Woo, Jonathan B. Burkhardt, and Regan Murray	21
Comparing Robust Optimization Approaches for Addressing Hydrologic Model Uncertainty in Infrastructure Planning: A Green Infrastructure Example	21
Lake Impoundment in Advance of Post-Flood Period Based on Large-Scale Numerical Simulation	20
Standardization versus Situatedness: A Gray Literature Metasynthesis of How Guidance for Alaska’s Water Infrastructure Management Varies by Government Level	20
Diagnosis of Water Distribution Systems through Transient Tests: The Pilot Study of Milan	20
Phasing LID Implementation for Flood Mitigation in Urban Drainage Systems Considering Climate Change Scenarios and Using Genetic Algorithms	20
Optimal Multiobjective Scheduling of Hydropower Stations in Day-Ahead Electricity Market: Considering Ecological Benefits	19
Innovative Approaches to Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming: Two-Period Decomposition and Parallelization in a Hydrothermal Scheduling Case Study	19
Consistent Classification System for Sewer Pipe Deterioration and Asset Management	18
Watershed-Scale Strategies to Increase Resilience to Climate-Driven Changes to Surface Waters: North American Electric Power Sector Case Study	18

Comprehensive Framework for Controlling Nonlinear Multispecies Water Quality Dynamics	17
Reasons We Have Hope for Consensus on Colorado River Management	17
Watershed-Scale Evaluation of Flood Mitigation Benefits from Surface Water Diversion and Subsurface Injection in Coastal Louisiana	17
Economic Optimization of Flood Bypass Capacity	17
Dealing with Multiple Water Uses and Infeasibilities in Complex Hydrothermal System Optimization	17
Erratum for “A GIS-Based Method for Identifying Rainwater Harvesting: A Case Study of Sulaimanyah Governorate, Iraq”	17
Uncertain Resource Allocation for Coastal Floods Based on the Resilience of Interdependent Water Infrastructures	16
Trade-Offs between Economic Benefits, GHG Emissions, and Nitrate, Phosphate, and Salinity Balances in Agricultural Land and Water Management	16
Robust and Reliable Design Alternatives to Water Distribution Networks: Introducing a Penalty-Free Hybrid Metaheuristic Multiobjective Algorithm with a Posterior Performance Investigation Model	16
Hydraulic Optimization Control of Cascaded Open Channel under the Emergency Scenario of a Downstream Water Supply Interruption	16
Comparing Alternatives for Managing Hydrometeorological Financial Risk for Hydropower Suppliers	16
Roles of Value in the Evaluation and Modeling of Decision Strategies for Pipe Maintenance in Water Distribution Networks	16
The Value of Information and Benefits of Flood Forecasts: A Case Study of Saint Paul, Minnesota	15
Characterization of the Water Supply of the Rio Grande Project Based on Rio Grande Compact Reports 1940–2020	15
Comparative Review of Water Main Failure Prediction Models: Physical and Data-Driven Approaches	15
Robust Optimization for the Self-Scheduling and Bidding Strategies of a Hydroproducer Considering the Impacts of Crossing Forbidden Zones	15
Leveraging Deep Reinforcement Learning for Water Distribution Systems with Large Action Spaces and Uncertainties: DRL-EPANET for Pressure Control	14
Validation and Bias Correction of Forecast Reference Evapotranspiration for Agricultural Applications in Nevada	14
Adapt Lake Mead Releases to Inflow to Give Managers More Flexibility to Slow Reservoir Drawdown	14
Cyberattack Diagnosis in Water Distribution Networks Combining Data-Driven and Structural Analysis Methods	14
Simulation of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks by EPA-SWMM: Comparing Model Results and Field Experiments	13
Open-Channel Hydrodynamic Numerical Simulation of Topographically Uncharted River Based on Observational Data-Driven Method	13
Water Resource Allocation Management and Dam Catchment Performance Evaluation Using the WEAP Model: A Case Study of Iran’s Bakhtegan Catchment	13
Approach for Near-Real-Time Pipe Burst Detection and Location Estimation Utilizing Any Sequence of Harmonics of the Transient Pressure Signal	12
Pressure Sensor Placement for Pipe Burst Detection and Localization in Water Distribution System	12
Interactive and Multimetric Robustness Tradeoffs in the Colorado River Basin	12
Water Distribution System Optimization Considering Behind-the-Meter Solar Energy with a Hydraulic Power-Based Search-Space Reduction Method	12
Pressure Sensor Placement in Water Distribution Systems Using Leak Resolution–Specific Surrogates for Leak Localization	12
Water’s for Fightin’: Lessons on Water Management Learned through Serious Gaming	12
Economic Valuation of PFAS Remediation in New Hampshire Municipal Drinking Water Systems: A Contingent Valuation Approach	12
Relationship between Environmental Values and the Evaluation of Watershed Conservation Plans that Benefit the Community Versus the Individual	12
Multiperiod Optimization Framework for Urban Drainage System Planning: A Scenario-Based Approach	12
Water Consumption Modeling in Office Buildings: A Case Study in Southern Brazil	12
Reducing Water Age in Residential Premise Plumbing Systems	12
Evaluating the Robustness of Water Quality Sensor Placement Strategies of Water Distribution Systems Considering Possible Sensor Failures and System Changes	11
Dam Reoperation to Mitigate Changing Climate Extremes in the Omo River Basin, Ethiopia	11
Application of Integrated Modeling Framework for Managing Downstream Flood Risk in Hydropower Dams under Inflow Uncertainty	11
Balancing Supply and Financial Risks in Water Utility Decision Making under Uncertainty	11
Multiobjective Optimization of Groundwater Monitoring Network Based on Improved Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm	11
Advanced Rule-Based System for Rainfall Occurrence Forecasting by Integrating Machine Learning Techniques	11
Flood Risk Mitigation and Valve Control in Stormwater Systems: State-Space Modeling, Control Algorithms, and Case Studies	11
Integrated Sensor Placement and Leak Localization Using Geospatial Genetic Algorithms	11
Efficiency and Sustainability of the Hydropower Industry in Colombia: A Data Envelopment Analysis of Stakeholders’ Perceptions	11
An Efficient Constraint-Based Pruning Method to Improve Chlorine Dosage Optimization	10
Location and Design of Flow Control Structures Differentially Influence Salinity Patterns in Small Artificial Drainage Systems	10
Optimal Placement and Configuration of Pressure-Reducing Valves in Water Distribution Networks Considering Building-Level Hydraulics	10
Assessing Environmental Complexities of Decentralized Wastewater Infrastructure Using Machine Learning: A Case Study	10
Usage of Multisource Data through Transfer Learning to Improve Short-Term Water Demand Forecasting	10
An Ensemble Neural Network Model to Forecast Drinking Water Consumption	10
Combined Usage of Hydraulic Model Calibration Residuals and Improved Vector Angle Method for Burst Detection and Localization in Water Distribution Systems	10

Enhancing Reservoir Operations by Leveraging Large-Scale Data Sets for Multi-Objective Simulation and Optimization	10
Spatial Integration of Urban Runoff Modeling, Heat, and Social Vulnerability for Blue-Green Infrastructure Planning and Management	10
Modeling in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overcoming the Water Sector’s Data Struggles to Realize the Potential of Hydraulic Models	10
Balancing Operating Stability and Cost-Effectiveness of Axial Units through a New Operational Model	10
Hydraulic Model–Based Methods with Sequential Parameter Tuning for Localizing Leaks in Water Supply Networks	9
Equity in Water Resources Planning: A Path Forward for Decision Support Modelers	9
Optimal Operation Rules for Parallel Reservoir Systems with Distributed Water Demands	9
Fast Detection and Localization of Multiple Leaks in Water Distribution Network Jointly Driven by Simulation and Machine Learning	9
Quantifying the Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on Multiobjective Water Resource Management in the Hanjiang River Basin, China	9
Multicriteria Decision Analysis Coupled with Type-2 Fuzzy Bi-Level Programming for Water Resource Optimization: A Case Study of the Jiulong River Basin, China	9
Choosing the Best Algorithm for Optimum Locating and Adjustment of Pressure-Reducing Valves in Water Distribution Networks	8
Conceptual Water Main Failure Risk: Self-Excitation, Pipe Age, and Statistical Modeling Performance	8
Graph Theory-Based Algorithm to Define District Metered Areas Considering Hydraulic Conditions	8
Reviewers	8
Research on Multiobjective Optimal Scheduling of Reservoir Based on Ecological Flow-Process Level	8
Advancements in Burst Localization through Real-Time Hydraulic Gradient Analysis with Deep Neural Networks in Complex Water Transmission Systems	8
Assessing the Value of a Regional Climate Model’s Rainfall Forecasts in Improving Dry-Season Streamflow Predictions	8
Detection Time for Nonstationary Reservoir System Performance Driven by Climate and Land-Use Change	8
A Real-Time Method to Detect the Leakage Location in Urban Water Distribution Networks	8
Evaluating Historical and Future Compliance with the 1944 US–Mexico Water Treaty under Changing Climate and Use Conditions	8
Effects of Minimum Cost Optimization in Water Distribution Networks on Residual Chlorine and Trihalomethanes Dynamics	8
Simplified Approach to Mixed-Integer Chance-Constrained Optimization with Ensemble Streamflow Forecasts for Risk-Based Dam Operation	8
Using Water-Sensitive City Factors to Evaluate the Performance of Water Management Projects at a Global Scale	7
Participatory Framing of a Conceptual Decision Model for a Hyperlocalized Food, Energy, and Water Nexus: A Case Study in Adaptive Management of Rural Water Systems in India	7
Hydraulic Model Database for Applied Water Distribution Systems Research	7
Erratum for “The Role of Reservoir Reoperation to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts on Hydropower and Environmental Water Demands”	7
Water Security Assessment in the Typical Ecosystems of the Ghataprabha River Basin	7
Effect of Pipe Roughness on Optimal Sewer Networks with Drop Manholes in Steep Terrains	7
Developing a Depth–Damage Function for the Built Environment to Support Disaster Risk Assessment in India	7
A Flood-Attenuating Impervious Surface Layout Planning Framework: Integrated Storm Water Management Model with Harmony Search	7
Real-Time Ecological Operation Rules of Hydropower Reservoirs to Regulate Total Phosphorus Transport	7
Establishment of Methods to Identify Pollution Sources in a River Reach through Receptor Models	7
Differential Machine Learning Model for Simulation of Water Supply Systems	7
Optimal Operation of Intermittent Water Supply Systems under Water Scarcity	7
Application of Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Linear Programming to Chlorine Injection in a Water Distribution System	7
Hierarchical Grouping of Nodes for Improved Nodal Demand Calibration in Water Distribution Networks	7
Identification of Clandestine Groundwater Pollution Sources in Aquifer Polluted with BTEX	7
Minimum Energy Requirements of Pipeline Pumping	7
Enabling Participatory Development of Decision Support Systems in Water Resources Planning Using Off-the-Shelf Dashboarding Tools	7
Optimized Modeling of Pollution Load Allocation in a Mountainous River of Semiarid Basin Based on Bankruptcy Rules: A Case Study of the Abbas-Abad River, Iran	7
Two-Stage Multiobjective Decision-Making Method Based on Agricultural Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Case Study in Hetao Irrigation District, China	7
Efficacy of Tree-Based Models for Pipe Failure Prediction and Condition Assessment: A Comprehensive Review	6
Variability in Consumption and End Uses of Water for Residential Users in Logan and Providence, Utah, US	6
Direct Grid Connection of a Prototype with Real-Time Control for Energy Recovery and Pressure Control in a Water Distribution Network through Hydraulic Regulation	6
Differentiating Diversions and Drought to Understand Drivers of Water Loss from a North American Terminal Lake	6
Discussion of “Simplified Pressure-Driven Analysis of Water Distribution Network and Resilience Estimation” by T. R. Neelakantan and K. Rohini	6
Exploring Why Some Household Water Treatment Systems Are Successful: A Holistic Approach to Motivators and Barriers of Adoption in Developing Economies	6
The Economic Value of Hydrometeorological Information in the Planning of Large-Scale Hydropower System Operations	6
Flexible Instruments to Address Water Security in the Context of Climate Uncertainty: A Case Study of Option Contracts in a Chilean River Basin	6
A GIS-Based Method for Identifying Rainwater Harvesting: A Case Study of Sulaimanyah Governorate, Iraq	6
Smart Irrigation Controllers in Residential Applications and the Potential of Integrated Water Distribution Systems	6
Optimal Rehabilitation Procedure for Intermittent Water Supply Systems	6
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Drinking Water Operations: A Survey of Progress in the United States	6
A New Index-Based Evaluation of Crop Sowing Windows across India	6
ATeX: A Benchmark for Image Classification of Water in Different Waterbodies Using Deep Learning Approaches	6
Optimized Coordination of Urban Water Usage in China’s Minjiang River Basin under the Influence of Climate Change	6
Effect of Human Mobility Changes due to COVID-19 on Stream Water Quality in Watersheds with Different Predominant Land Uses	6
Balancing Effectiveness and Equity in Sustainable Water Management Transitions: Case of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department	6
Spatiotemporal Analysis and Prediction of Water Resource Vulnerability in the West-Flowing Songhua River Basin, China	6
Detecting and Localizing Leakages in Water Distribution Systems Using a Two-Phase Model	6
Quantitatively Incorporating Social Equity in Water Network Maintenance and Rehabilitation Decision-Making	6
Addressing Practical Challenges of Stochastic Process Control for Leakage Detection in Water Distribution Networks: A Comparative Analysis	6
Minimization of Leak Detection Overlaps Using Sensitivity Matrix-Based Optimal Meter Placement in Water Distribution Networks	6
Integration of Incomplete Mixing at Junctions of Water Distribution Networks in Contamination Source Identification Tools	6