Bashar F. Maaroof

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PhD., Professor, Geomorphologist, and Digital Terrain Analyst
Department of Geography, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babil 51001, Iraq

Bashar F. Maaroof


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PhD., Professor, Geomorphologist, and Digital Terrain Analyst, Department of Geography, University of Babylon, Iraq.
Major Research Interests: Fluvial Geomorphology, Geomorphometry, Watershed Modeling, Geomorphological Mapping, Geomorphological Processes, Rivers, Water Erosion, Environmental Geomorphology, Ecosystems, Digital Terrain Analysis, and Geoinformatics (GIS).

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PhD., Geomorphology and Digital Terrain Analysis.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Geography, Planning and Development, Earth-Surface Processes, Environmental Science, Water Science and Technology
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152

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Scopus Publications

  • Slope stability engineering of selected sites at Al-Rahimawi Valley, West of Najaf, Middle of Iraq
    Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi, Haider A. S. Al-Amar, Amer A. Al-Khalidy, Bashar F. Maaroof, Mustafa B. Fattah, Hayder H. Abdulzahra
    Aip Conference Proceedings, 2026
  • Integrated Geospatial Analysis of Geomorphometric Characteristics in the Hasab Watershed's Drainage Network, Iraqi Southern Desert
    Bashar F. Maaroof, Hashim H. Kareem, Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi, Manal Sh. Al-Kubaisi, Ban AL- Hasani, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science, 2026
    The geomorphometric characteristics of the Hasab catchment in the Iraqi southern desert are studied. The study utilized geospatial data, including the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) (SRTM), satellite imagery, and topographic maps, to analyze the geomorphometric characteristics of a watershed and then incorporated them into a topological model. The order priorities were ranked from 2677 to 167, with percentages of 35.316%, 23.245%, 16.596%, 11.728%, 10.910%, and 2.2031. The Hasab watershed has 4342.563 km of stream length, with Hasab sub-watershed (1) accounting for 50.882% and Hasab sub-watershed (4) 28.045% having the second-most length. The bifurcation ratios of sub-watersheds vary based on geological and climatic data, with the highest ratio in the Hasab sub-watershed at 10.235, followed by others at 2.151, 2.318, and 1.263. The Hasab watershed's stream frequency is 1.421 km/km2, with sub-watershed rates increasing to 2.126 km/km2. Sub-watershed values range from 2.958 km/km2 to 1.252 km/km2. The Hasab watershed has a drainage density of 1.387 km/km2, with sub-watersheds having varying density values. The highest density is 1.392 km/km2 in Hasab sub-watershed (4), while the lowest is 0.716 km/km2 in Hasab sub-watershed (3). The Hasab watershed has a basin texture rate of 11.290 Stream/km, with the highest value in Hasab sub-watershed (4) and the lowest in Hasab sub-watershed (2). Factors like basin area, rock formation hardness, structural features, rainfall intensity, slopes, basin shape, and vegetation density influence stream order diversity in basins. Waterway length rates and bifurcation ratios vary, with first-order streams transitioning into second-order ones due to river captivity.
  • Estimating soil erosion utilizing geospatial method and revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) of Abu Ghraibat Watershed, Eastern Misan Governorate, Iraq
    Bashar F. Maaroof, Hashim H. Kareem, Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Mohamed Alkhuzamy Aziz, Dhia Alden A. AL-Quraishy, Ban AL-Hasani, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina, Rayan G. Thannoun, Manal Sh. Al-Kubaisi, Sama S. Al-Maarofi
    Scientific Reports, 2025
    This study examined the synergistic and independent effects of soil properties, vegetation cover, conservation practices, and slope on the spatial distribution characteristics of soil erosion in the Abu-Ghraibat watershed in 2024. Soil samples have been collected and analyzed in the laboratory, along with high-resolution satellite imagery, meteorological data, and digital elevation model (DEM) data. The findings indicate that soil erosion in the Abu-Ghraibat watershed in 2024 was minimal, with a progressively increasing severity from north to south. In the studied area, grassland accounts for over 50% of soil erosion, with regions with vegetation coverage > 30% as the primary contributors, all of which are influenced by slope. Moreover, the enhancement of vegetation in the lower strata of the basin and in grasslands, especially on slopes ranging from 10° to 45°, along with the conversion of sloping woodlands and grasslands into terraces, has proven an effective strategy for mitigating soil erosion in the Abu-Ghraibat watershed. The present study has demonstrated that the RUSLEGIS integrated model may serve as an effective instrument for quantitatively and spatially mapping soil erosion at the watershed level in the Abu-Ghraibat, while accounting for the provision of landscape services.
  • Geomorphological perspective of geodiversity: A case study of Al–Zubaidat area, east of Misan Governorate (Iraq)
    Bashar F. Maaroof, Hashim H. Kareem, Ban Al-Hasani, Iacopo Carnacina, Mawada Abdellatif, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Rayan G. Thannoun, Jaffar H. Al-Zubaydi, Varoujan K. Sissakian, Mohammed A. Al-Musawi, Raheem H. Al-Abdan, Jaafar Jotheri, Hussain M. Hussain, Manal Sh. Al-Kubaisi, Ahmed M. Hashoosh
    International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks, 2025
    This research investigates the geodiversity of the AL-Zubaidat region in southeastern Iraq, with a focus on its geomorphological and hydrological characteristics. This information helps researchers identify suitable locations for natural reserves, thereby enhancing the protection of Iraqi biodiversity. The region attracts eco-tourism visitors, benefiting the economy and providing various scientific, cultural, educational, and aesthetic benefits. This research employed the geoinformatics methodology for geospatial analysis, constructing a comprehensive geodatabase, categorizing spatial features through topographic, geological, and hydrological maps, and correlating data with satellite imagery and elevation models. Geodiversity was classified according to physical parameters and international criteria, with the final classification attributes formulated utilizing maps, field photographs, and geodatabases. The research employed specific parameters to analyze the geomorphometric and slope diversity of the Al-Zubaidat area watersheds. The study area in Al-Zubaidat comprises dome-shaped hills, tertiary geological formations, valleys, and badlands. The area encompasses 782.308 km 2 and shall consist of three principal watersheds (Al-Sharhani, Abu-Ghraibat, and Al-Shakak), as well as 12 sub-watersheds. The watershed perimeter is correlated with the circulating ratio, form factor, and elongation ratio, with larger perimeters generally indicating larger basin areas. The region encompasses low-slope terrain, with elevated slope values in the northern sections, especially in the headwaters. Geo-heritage, geo-diversity, geo-conservation, and geo-parks can facilitate sustainable development, promote healthy lifestyles, and foster cultural diversity. These initiatives are crucial for policymakers and regional stakeholders in semi-arid and developing regions, particularly in Southeast Asia, to enhance income and protect vulnerable natural resources.
  • Rainwater Harvesting Site Assessment Using Geospatial Technologies in a Semi-Arid Region: Toward Water Sustainability
    Ban AL-Hasani, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina, Clare Harris, Bashar F. Maaroof, Salah L. Zubaidi
    Water Switzerland, 2025
    Rainwater harvesting for sustainable agriculture (RWHSA) offers a viable and eco-friendly strategy to alleviate water scarcity in semi-arid regions, particularly for agricultural use. This study aims to identify optimal sites for implementing RWH systems in northern Iraq to enhance water availability and promote sustainable farming practices. An integrated geospatial approach was adopted, combining Remote Sensing (RS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). Key thematic layers, including soil type, land use/land cover, slope, and drainage density were processed in a GIS environment to model runoff potential. The Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method was used to estimate surface runoff. Criteria were weighted using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), enabling a structured and consistent evaluation of site suitability. The resulting suitability map classifies the region into four categories: very high suitability (10.2%), high (26.6%), moderate (40.4%), and low (22.8%). The integration of RS, GIS, AHP, and MCDA proved effective for strategic RWH site selection, supporting cost-efficient, sustainable, and data-driven agricultural planning in water-stressed environments.
  • Fluvial Landforms Classification Using Geospatial Modeling of Al-Jazeera Eastern Region at Misan Governorate, Iraq
    Bashar F. Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science, 2025
    In this paper, the landforms of Al-Jazeera Eastern Region at Misan Governorate, southeastern Iraq, are classified. An approach for regional geomorphological analysis is conducted using geospatial modeling and spatial analysis tools in a GIS environment. The reliance is mainly on SRTM digital elevation model data, LANDSAT and SASPLANET satellite images, as well as map data from the Iraqi Survey Authority. The landforms are investigated and classified according to the geomorphological classification system of the Dutch Geosciences Institute (ITC). The results indicate that the study area includes a large number of fluvial landforms (erosional and depositional) formed by the geomorphological activity of the river drainage basins that originated from Iranian territory. All landforms in the study area are a legacy of previous geomorphological conditions, most likely dating back to the Pleistocene era, which developed within six main geomorphological regions (Alluvial fans, Alluvial plains, Flood plains, Bad Lands, Pediments, and Hills). The importance of this study lies in the fact that it sheds light on the topographic features of Al-Jazeera Eastern Region at Misan Governorate, as it is one of the important regions in terms of natural resources in southern Iraq.
  • CLASSIFYING FLUVIAL LANDFORMS USING GEOSPATIAL MODELING IN AL-ASHAALI WATERSHED, IRAQI SOUTHERN DESERT
    , Bashar Maaroof, Hashim Kareem, , Jaffar Al-Zubaydi, , Rayan Thannoun, , Manal Al-Kubaisi, , Ban AL- Hasani, , Mawada Abdellatif, , Iacopo Carnacina, and
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum, 2025
    This study examines the Al-Ashaali drainage basin, a watershed in the southern Iraqi desert, which constitutes a hydro-geomorphological system within the lower valleys region according to Iraq's geomorphological classification. The study uses a digital elevation model to classify the landforms of the watershed. Landform maps from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) were combined with topographic maps to understand the formation of landforms. Geospatial simulation models were developed to create a simplified geomorphological base map. The data was analyzed utilizing ArcGIS software, which included color mapping tools, topographic maps, as well as geological and hydrological maps. The study aims to enhance the interpretation and geomorphological analysis of the watershed's landform characteristics. The Dutch Geosciences Institute (ITC) geomorphological classification system was used to categorize the landforms. The results indicated that the valleys in the study area are significant terrain due to their desiccation during the Quaternary period and their current location in arid regions. They exhibit fluvial erosion and are associated with Al-Ashaali watershed and Abu Hadair watershed in its western and southwestern areas. Rijlat Al-Tuwaitha is characterised by "captivity elbow" and "wind gaps", due to the accelerated flow of one river. The erosion plain is affected by erosion factors, including river sedimentation, floodplains, river islands, and braided streams. Alluvial fans develop in regions with steep slopes and lowlands, while floodplains are created by sediments carried by valleys and streams from steep highlands. Braided streams undergo multiple cycles of deposition and erosion, and most flora in the region consists of pioneer species.
  • Integrated geospatial approach for adaptive rainwater harvesting site selection under the impact of climate change
    Ban Al-Hasani, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina, Clair Harris, Ayad Al-Quraishi, Bashar F. Maaroof, Salah L. Zubaidi
    Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 2024
    The impact of global climate change on water resources is a pressing concern, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions, where water shortages are becoming increasingly severe. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) offers a promising solution to address these challenges. However, the process of selecting suitable RWH sites is complex. This paper introduces a comprehensive methodology that leverages various technologies and data sources to identify suitable RWH locations in the northern region of Iraq, considering both historical and future scenarios. The study employs remote sensing and geographic information systems to collect and process geospatial data, which are essential for the site selection process. AHP is utilized as a decision-making tool to assess and rank potential RWH locations based on multiple criteria, helping to prioritize the most suitable sites. The WLC approach is used to combine and weigh various factors, enabling a systematic evaluation of site suitability. To account for the uncertainty associated with future climate conditions, a stochastic weather generator is employed to simulate historical and future precipitation data for period (1980–2022) and (2031–2100). This ensures that the assessment considers changing climate patterns. Historical precipitation values ranged from 270 to 490 mm, while future projections indicate a decrease, with values varying from 255 to 390 mm. This suggests a potential reduction in available water resources due to climate change. The runoff for historical rainfall values ranged from 190 mm (poor) to 490 mm (very good). In the future projections, runoff values vary from 180 mm (very poor) to 390 mm (good). This analysis highlights the potential impact of reduced precipitation on water availability. There is a strong correlation between rainfall and runoff, with values of 95% for historical data and 98.83% for future projections. This indicates that changes in precipitation directly affect water runoff. The study incorporates several criteria in the model, including soil texture, historical and future rainfall data, land use/cover, slope, and drainage density. These criteria were selected based on the nature of the study region and dataset availability. The suitability zones are classified into four categories for both historical potential and future projections of RWH zones: very high suitability, covering approximately 8.2%. High suitability, encompassing around 22.6%. Moderate suitability, constituting about 37.4%. Low suitability, accounting for 31.8% of the study region. For the potential zones of RWH in the future projection, the distribution is as follows: very high suitability, approximately 6.1%. High suitability, around 18.3%. Moderate suitability, roughly 31.2%. Low suitability, making up about 44.4% of the study region. The research's findings have significant implications for sustainable water resource management in the northern region of Iraq. As climate change exacerbates water scarcity, identifying suitable RWH locations becomes crucial for ensuring water availability. This methodology, incorporating advanced technology and data sources, provides a valuable tool for addressing these challenges and enhancing the future of water management to face of climate change. However, more investigations and studies need to be conducted in near future in the study region.
  • QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS USING GEOSPATIAL MODELING OF AL-RAHIMAWI WATERSHED'S SHAPE PROPERTIES IN THE IRAQI SOUTHERN DESERT
    and Bashar F. Maaroof
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum, 2024
    This paper included the study of Al-Rahimawi drainage basin, one of the watersheds in the Iraqi southern desert. It represents one of the hydro-geomorphological systems so-called Lower Valleys Region, according to the geomorphological division of Iraq. A set of geomorphometric parameters were used for the morphological characteristics of the Al-Rahimawi watershed, which gave precise consequences about this valley's geomorphological features and the erosive phase. The parameters used in this study are the circulatory ratio (RC), form factor (Ff), elongation ratio (Re), compactness factor (CC ), lemniscate ratio (k), and length/width ratio (R/W). In addition to using the digital elevation model (DEM) type SRTM and the satellite image of the American satellite Landsat ETM+8. The results indicated that the circulatory ratio was 0.154, suggesting that the watershed moved away from the circular shape. Also, the value of the form factor was low, reaching 0.098, which suggest that the watershed is close to the triangular shape. The results also demonstrated that the elongation ratio was low, reaching 0.353, indicating that the watershed is close to the rectangular shape. In addition, the value of the compactness factor was high, reaching 2.415. There is a rise in the lemniscate ratio, with a value of 2.551, indicating progress in the erosion cycle stages. The results suggested that the length-to-width ratio reached 5.054, which is a high percentage.
  • Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Rainfall-Runoff in Northern Iraq: A Case Study of Kirkuk Governorate, a Semi-Arid Region
    Ban Al-Hasani, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina, Clare Harris, Ayad M. Fadhil Al-Quraishi, Bashar F. Maaroof
    Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 2024
  • Geomorphological Analysis of Chemical Weathering Features in Al-Band Hills Area, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq
    Bashar F. Maaroof, Hashim H. Kareem
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science, 2023
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF AL-HILLAH RIVER POLLUTION AT BABIL GOVERNORATE (IRAQ)
    Bashar Maaroof, Makki Omran, Fouad Al-Qaim, Jasim Salman, Bader Hussain, Mawada Abdellatif, Iacopo Carnacina, Ban Al-Hasani, Muhammad Jawad, Wiam Hussein
    Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic Sasa, 2023
  • GEOMORPHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF THE RIVER DRAINAGE NETWORK AT AL-SHAKAK BASIN (IRAQ)
    Bashar Maaroof
    Journal of the Geographical Institute Jovan Cvijic Sasa, 2022
  • Geomorphological Assessment Using Geoinformatics Applications of the Sloping System of Al-Ashaali Drainage Basin at Iraqi Southern Desert
    Bashar F. Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science, 2022
  • Geographical assessment of natural resources at Abu-Hadair drainage basin in Al-Salman Desert, Southern Iraq
    Indian Journal of Ecology, 2021
  • Water erosion of the slopes of tayyar drainage Basin in the desert of Muthanna in Southern Iraq
    Indian Journal of Ecology, 2020

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Slope stability engineering of selected sites at Al-Rahimawi Valley, West of Najaf, Middle of Iraq
    JH Al-Zubaydi, HAS Al-Amar, AA Al-Khalidy, BF Maaroof, MB Fattah, ...
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3408 (1), 060007 , 2026
    2026
  • Geomorphological Investigation of the Slopes Implementing Geospatial Modelling in the Abu Hadair Watershed, Iraqi Southern Desert
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, N Al-Ansari, MS Al-Kubaisi, VK Sissakian, ...
    2026
  • Integrated Geospatial Analysis of Geomorphometric Characteristics in the Hasab Watershed's Drainage Network, Iraqi Southern Desert
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, JH Al-Zubaydi, MS Al-Kubaisi, B AL- Hasani, ...
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science 26 (2), 124-142 , 2026
    2026
  • Estimating soil erosion utilizing geospatial method and revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) of Abu Ghraibat Watershed, Eastern Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, JH Al-Zubaydi, N Al-Ansari, MA Aziz, ...
    Scientific Reports , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Geomorphological perspective of geodiversity: A case study of Al–Zubaidat area, east of Misan Governorate (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, ALH Ban, I Carnacina, M Abdellatif, N Al-Ansari, ...
    International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks 13 (4), 616-637 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Rainwater harvesting site assessment using Geospatial technologies in a Semi-Arid region: toward water sustainability
    B AL-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, BF Maaroof, SL Zubaidi
    Water 17 (15), 2317 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Classifying fluvial landforms using Geospatial modeling in al-ashaali watershed, Iraqi Southern desert
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, JH Al-Zubaydi, RG Thannoun, MS Al-Kubaisi, ...
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum (P-ISSN: 1017-8678, E-ISSN: 2311 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • River Flow 2024: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, Liverpool, UK, 2nd-6th September, 2024
    I Carnacina, M Abdellatif, M Andredaki, J Cooper, D Lumbroso, ...
    CRC Press , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Fluvial Landforms Classification Using Geospatial Modeling of Al-Jazeera Eastern Region at Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science 25 (2), 199-218 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • A Case Study of Kirkuk Governorate
    B Al-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris
    Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in the MENA Region, 93 , 2024
    2024
  • QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS USING GEOSPATIAL MODELING OF AL-RAHIMAWI WATERSHED'S SHAPE PROPERTIES IN THE IRAQI SOUTHERN DESERT
    BF Maaroof
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum (P-ISSN: 1017-8678, E-ISSN: 2311 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in the MENA Region
    A Al-Quraishi, A Negm, B Benzougagh
    https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-74395-5 136, 473 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Assessing climate change impacts on Rainfall-Runoff in Northern iraq: A case study of Kirkuk Governorate, a Semi-Arid region
    B Al-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, AMF Al-Quraishi, ...
    Climate change and environmental degradation in the MENA region, 93-111 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Integrated geospatial approach for adaptive rainwater harvesting site selection under the impact of climate change
    B Al-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, A Al-Quraishi, ...
    Stochastic environmental research and risk assessment 38 (3), 1009-1033 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 33
  • Geomorphological Analysis of Chemical Weathering Features in Al-Band Hills Area, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq.
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Sciences 23 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Environmental assessment of Al-Hillah River pollution at Babil Governorate (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof, MH Omran, FF Al-Qaim, JM Salman, BN Hussain, ...
    Journal of the Geographical Institute" Jovan Cvijic", SASA 73 (1), 1-16 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Geographical Assessment of the Natural Environment at Al-Huwaizah Marsh, Eastern of Misan Governorate (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof, MA Al-Musawi, HH Kareem, RH Al-Abdan, HS Obaid, ...
    Misan Journal of Academic Studies 26 (22), 293-310 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Geomorphometric Assessment of the Terrain Characteristics of Al-Sharhani Drainage Basin, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq.
    BF Maaroof
    Journal Babylon Center for Humanities Studies 12 (3), 39-62 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Geomorphological Assessment Using Geoinformatics Applications of the Sloping System of Al-Ashaali Drainage Basin at Iraqi Southern Desert
    BF Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science 22 (1), 38-54 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Geomorphometric Analysis of Al-Teeb River Meanders Between Al-Sharhani Basin and Al-Sanaf Marsh, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem
    Misan Journal of Academic Studies 21 (42), 441-455 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Integrated geospatial approach for adaptive rainwater harvesting site selection under the impact of climate change
    B Al-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, A Al-Quraishi, ...
    Stochastic environmental research and risk assessment 38 (3), 1009-1033 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 33
  • Environmental assessment of Al-Hillah River pollution at Babil Governorate (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof, MH Omran, FF Al-Qaim, JM Salman, BN Hussain, ...
    Journal of the Geographical Institute" Jovan Cvijic", SASA 73 (1), 1-16 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 13
  • Geographical Assessment of Natural Resources at Abu–Hadair Drainage Basin in Al-Salman Desert, Southern Iraq
    BF Maaroof
    Indian Journal of Ecology , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 12
  • Geomorphometric assessment of the river drainage network at Al-Shakak basin (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof
    Journal of the Geographical Institute" Jovan Cvijic", SASA 72 (1), 1-13 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 11
  • Water erosion of the slopes of Tayyar drainage basin in the desert of muthanna in Southern Iraq
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem
    Indian Journal of Ecology 47 (3), 638-644 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 9
  • Geomorphological Analysis of Chemical Weathering Features in Al-Band Hills Area, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq.
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Sciences 23 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Geomorphological Assessment Using Geoinformatics Applications of the Sloping System of Al-Ashaali Drainage Basin at Iraqi Southern Desert
    BF Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science 22 (1), 38-54 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Geomorphometric Analysis of Al-Teeb River Meanders Between Al-Sharhani Basin and Al-Sanaf Marsh, Eastern of Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem
    Misan Journal of Academic Studies 21 (42), 441-455 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Assessing climate change impacts on Rainfall-Runoff in Northern iraq: A case study of Kirkuk Governorate, a Semi-Arid region
    B Al-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, AMF Al-Quraishi, ...
    Climate change and environmental degradation in the MENA region, 93-111 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Geographical Assessment of the Natural Environment at Al-Huwaizah Marsh, Eastern of Misan Governorate (Iraq)
    BF Maaroof, MA Al-Musawi, HH Kareem, RH Al-Abdan, HS Obaid, ...
    Misan Journal of Academic Studies 26 (22), 293-310 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Fluvial Landforms Classification Using Geospatial Modeling of Al-Jazeera Eastern Region at Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof
    Iraqi National Journal of Earth Science 25 (2), 199-218 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Rainwater harvesting site assessment using Geospatial technologies in a Semi-Arid region: toward water sustainability
    B AL-Hasani, M Abdellatif, I Carnacina, C Harris, BF Maaroof, SL Zubaidi
    Water 17 (15), 2317 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Classifying fluvial landforms using Geospatial modeling in al-ashaali watershed, Iraqi Southern desert
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, JH Al-Zubaydi, RG Thannoun, MS Al-Kubaisi, ...
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum (P-ISSN: 1017-8678, E-ISSN: 2311 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS USING GEOSPATIAL MODELING OF AL-RAHIMAWI WATERSHED'S SHAPE PROPERTIES IN THE IRAQI SOUTHERN DESERT
    BF Maaroof
    Bulletin of the Iraq Natural History Museum (P-ISSN: 1017-8678, E-ISSN: 2311 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Geomorphological characteristics of the East Tigris region between Al-Shihabi and Al-Huwaizah Marsh in southeastern Iraq
    BF Maaroof
    Journal of Misan Researches 13 (26), 366-390 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4
  • Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in the MENA Region
    A Al-Quraishi, A Negm, B Benzougagh
    https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-74395-5 136, 473 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Geographical analysis of the ecological tourism components of Al Hammar marshes in southern Iraq
    MA Almusawi, BF Maaroof
    Misan Journal of Academic Studies 18 (37), 1-13 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Morphometric analysis of the characteristics of the riverine network of the Wadi Abu Hadir Basin in the Al-Salman Badia in southwestern Iraq
    R Al-Abdan, B Maaroof
    Journal of Geographical Research 1 (22), 119-147 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Estimating soil erosion utilizing geospatial method and revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) of Abu Ghraibat Watershed, Eastern Misan Governorate, Iraq
    BF Maaroof, HH Kareem, JH Al-Zubaydi, N Al-Ansari, MA Aziz, ...
    Scientific Reports , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • River Flow 2024: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, Liverpool, UK, 2nd-6th September, 2024
    I Carnacina, M Abdellatif, M Andredaki, J Cooper, D Lumbroso, ...
    CRC Press , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2