Professor Yahya Saleh Publishes Q1 Research on Sustainable Water Management in Water Resources Management
Professor Yahya Saleh of the Department of Industrial Engineering at An-Najah National University has published a research article on sustainable water resources management in collaboration with researchers from Bilkent University in Ankara, Türkiye. The study appeared in Water Resources Management, a leading international journal published by Springer Nature and ranked in the first quartile (Q1) with an impact factor of 4.7.
The article, entitled “Dynamic Game-Theoretic Modeling and Optimization of Conjunctive Water Use Management,” addresses one of the most pressing global challenges: the sustainable management of water resources, particularly in regions facing increasing water scarcity and growing demand driven by population growth, economic development, and environmental pressures.
The study presents a dynamic game-theoretic framework for optimizing the conjunctive use of water resources, offering innovative approaches to improving the efficiency and sustainability of water management systems. Its findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and water resource managers seeking to develop more effective and equitable management strategies.
The research contributes directly to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, by supporting the sustainable and efficient management of water resources and promoting evidence-based decision-making in the water sector.
The publication highlights An-Najah’s growing contribution to international research on sustainability and natural resource management, while demonstrating the value of international academic collaboration in addressing complex environmental and developmental challenges.
The research was conducted by a collaborative team comprising Professor Yahya Saleh of the Department of Industrial Engineering at An-Najah, who served as the corresponding author, Professor Ülkü Gürler of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Bilkent University, and Professor Emre Berk of the Department of Management at Bilkent University.
This collaboration represents a successful example of international academic partnership and interdisciplinary research aimed at developing innovative solutions to contemporary environmental challenges.
The study makes a valuable contribution to the scientific literature on water resources management and supports ongoing efforts to advance water security and environmental sustainability through data-driven and scientifically informed policymaking.
