Castagna et al. (2026) Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) in Brazil: Applications for Understanding, Use, and Conservation of National Water Resources

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Identification

• Journal: Water
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-09-16
• Authors: Daniela Castagna, Luzinete Scaunichi Barbosa, Rhavel Salviano Dias Paulista, Daniela Roberta Borella, Frederico Terra de Almeida, Adilson Pacheco de Souza
• DOI: 10.3390/w18182309

Research Groups

• Laboratory of Hydrology (University of São Paulo)
• Center for Water Resources Management (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)

Short Summary

This study conducts a scientometric analysis to characterize the use of the SWAT model in Brazil, focusing on its applications and limitations in water resource management. The main finding reveals a concentration of research in specific hydrographic regions and thematic areas.

Objective

• Investigate the adoption and application of the SWAT model in Brazilian scientific literature

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: National scale (Brazil)
• Temporal Scale: 2011-2024

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model
• Data sources: Scopus, Web of Science databases for journal articles

Main Results

• Concentration of research in specific hydrographic regions and thematic areas (40% focused on land-use changes)
• Gaps identified in water quality modeling and urban basin applications
• Limitations in transparency and availability of input data hindering study replicability

Contributions

• Provides a comprehensive overview of SWAT model applications in Brazil, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses
• Identifies key research gaps and areas for future investigation

Funding

• Not specified

Citation

@article{Castagna2026Soil,
  author = {Castagna, Daniela and Barbosa, Luzinete Scaunichi and Paulista, Rhavel Salviano Dias and Borella, Daniela Roberta and Almeida, Frederico Terra de and Souza, Adilson Pacheco de},
  title = {Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) in Brazil: Applications for Understanding, Use, and Conservation of National Water Resources},
  journal = {Water},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/w18182309},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/w18182309}
}