( For
Researchers & Postgraduate Students )
The aim of this study is to provide
information and guidance for researchers and students in water studies in
Arabic countries. It also aims to highlights the methodology of scientific
research, research requirements, research planning and evaluation of research
outputs by academic institutions. The study provides useful references and
bibliography of works on water matters in the
This study consists of the following four chapters:
Chapter 1: This chapter illustrates the researcher’s
tasks and the requirements for scientific research including methodology,
objectives, proposals, and common errors in writing a research work. It also includes valuable references on
research methodology. There is a section on terminology and concepts such as
water, legal, environmental, agricultural, geographical, economical and political
terms used in water research.
Chapter 2: This chapter contains a record of
references on water studies in both Arabic and English languages including a
bibliography of published studies on the basins of Tigris, Euphrates, Jordan
and Nile, on environmental pollution and water purification, and on
international law (agreements, differences and cooperation in Middle East).
Chapter 3: This chapter contains a record of
references on Middle Eastern water including bibliography of water projects,
water conflicts between Arabs and Israel and surface and underground waters in
Arabic countries.
Chapter 4: This chapter contains bibliography of
water studies carried out by Arabic organizations and the World Bank, a list of
Internet sites of relevant UN organizations and Arabic institutions. It also highlights
the research methodology of this study.
The book contains four appendices including one on
mathematical equations used to evaluate water resources and another on
measuring units used in agriculture and water studies.