SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN BUCHAREST METROPOLITAN AREA by CRISTINA DUMITRICĂ, DANIEL CIUPITU, INES GRIGORESCU

“…In the case of Bucharest Metropolitan Area, the spatial distribution of LST shows a high concentration of areas more radiant in the urban areas with dense built-up surfaces. Industrial sites and compact residential neighborhoods are characterized by high temperatures contrasting with the green spaces and water surfaces that are “coolness islands”. …”
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CADANGAN KARBON PADA TEGAKAN POHON HUTAN KOTA DI TAMAN MARGASATWA RAGUNAN DKI JAKARTA by Mia Azizah, Nia Yuliani, Heriyanto Heriyanto

“…Trees have an important role becausethey function as the most efficient carbon sink and storage in urban areas. Along with the increasing number of visitors carrying vehicles, the higher the potential for air pollution in Ragunan Wildlife Park (TMR). …”
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Extents of Predictors for Land Surface Temperature Using Multiple Regression Model by R. M. Yuvaraj

“…Land surface temperature (LST) is a key factor in numerous areas such as climate change, land use/land cover in the urban areas, and heat balance and is also a significant participant in the creation of climate models. …”
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Immigration and Competitiveness – Some Methodological Questions by Tünde Patay

“…Immigrants can contribute significantly to the economic and social development of regions or urban areas. Some key figures on migration are thus traditionally used in studies on local development. …”
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Tree inventory and ecosystem service assessment using web-based geographic information system (GIS) tools: Case study in Edirne by Eylül Malkoç

“…In addition to covering essential human needs, such as food, fuel, and timber, trees have been providing numerous health, aesthetic, and recreational benefits throughout history. Trees in urban areas provide significant ecosystem services, particularly in relation to air quality regulation via particulate matter (PM) entrapment and greenhouse gas absorption. …”
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An Optimization Model for Structuring a Car-Sharing Fleet Considering Traffic Congestion Intensity by Parisa Ahani, Amilcar Arantes, Sandra Melo

“…Ever-growing mobility and traffic congestion within urban areas make the need for a sustainable form of transport inevitable. …”
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The Effect of the Application and Capability of Information and Communication Technology(ICT) on Knowledge-Based Urban Development in Tehran Metropolis by navid ahangari, Shahrbano movsavi, reza shahbaznejad

“…In the era of knowledge, the rapid advancement of information and communication technology (ICT) is considered a crucial factor in addressing the growing environmental, social, and economic challenges in urban areas. Knowledge-based cities, leveraging this technology, are at the forefront of enhancing the quality of life for residents and the efficiency of services towards achieving sustainable urban development. …”
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How perception of environmental and social justice drive citizen's satisfaction and intention to engage with urban forests management? by Rahim Maleknia

“…The equitable distribution of urban forests in cities and the inclusive consideration of all citizens' voices, regardless of their socioeconomic differences, are prime examples of social and environmental justice in urban areas. The citizens' perception of social and environmental justice can influence their satisfaction with urban forests and this satisfaction can, in turn, affect their intention to participate in the urban forests management. …”
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MOŽNOSTI POSUZOVÁNÍ EFEKTIVITY INVESTIC DO MODRO-ZELENÉ INFRASTRUKTURY V URBANIZOVANÉM ÚZEMÍ by Jan Kopp, Pavlína Hejduková, Michaela Hejplíková

“…Based on the calculations for the model area, differences in the evaluation of different elements of the blue-green infrastructure are demonstrated with regard to their price, hydrological function and other benefits for the urbanized area. As our results showed, the effectiveness of the investment depends on the preferred effect of the measure. …”

Distribuição dos casos de infecção por vírus Zika vírus (ZIKV) na Região Metropolitana de Maceió by Lorena Sampaio Almeida, Letícia Alves de Araújo, Ana Lídia Soares Cota, Diego Freitas Rodrigues

“…Some environmental health indicators were also considered: presence of sanitary sewage; collection of waste and waste deposited in urban areas. For the Macro-Urban Zone that presented the highest number of cases of infection by ZIKV, the spatial distribution was performed according to its administrative regions. …”
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Local and Regional Scale Evaluation of the Integrated Urban Land Model by Comparing with the Common Land Model by Chunlei Meng, Wenlong Zhang

“…In this paper, the integrated urban land model was validated at one desert site and six urban road sites to emphasize the improvement in the evaporation simulations for arid and urban areas. A sensitivity analysis was implemented in seven basins to expand the utility of the whole layer soil evaporation scheme. …”
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Effectiveness of Hydraulic and Hydrologic Parameters in Assessing Storm System Flooding by Basim K. Nile

“…Storm sewer systems face many challenges in urban areas, in particular those systems which are old and surpassing their design period. …”
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Environmental Monitoring Through IoT-Enabled Sensor Networks: A Comprehensive Approach by Zhang Hao

“…Subsequently, there is a need to guarantee supply of filtered drinking water for individuals both in urban areas and towns. Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) is a practical and proficient framework intended to screen drinking water quality which utilizes IoT innovation. …”
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L’évolution du cadre bâti en Turquie, entre risque sismique et rentabilité du secteur de la construction : négociations et controverses sociotechniques by Youenn Gourain

“…This article aims to study the transformation of seismic risk in Istanbul’s urban areas, focusing specifically on developments in the building sector. …”
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Depressive symptoms among the oldest-old in China: a study on rural-urban differences by Chaoqun Hu, Qinqin Jiang, Yuan Yuan, Bing Hou, Zhe Zhao, Yijun Liu, Jinhai Sun, Lei Yuan

“…Conclusions The oldest-old (aged 80+) adults in rural areas had a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms than that in urban areas, mostly attributed to variations in income, marital status, physical activity, and health status. …”
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Solar panels in pavements: Advantages, limitations, and future development by Manić Nazim U., Ikić Selver H., Maslak Emir Š., Manić Džemil N.

“…Solar panels in road pavements can also help reduce air pollution and improve environmental standards in urban areas. The disadvantages involve challenges such as high installation and maintenance costs, the need for regular cleaning of the panels due to dirt and debris accumulation, and limited efficiency under poor weather conditions or at night. …”
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Network Planning Method for Capacitated Metro-Based Underground Logistics System by Jianjun Dong, Wanjie Hu, Shen Yan, Rui Ren, Xiaojing Zhao

“…Underground logistics system (ULS) tends to alleviate traffic congestion, increase city logistics efficiency, mitigate the negative effects of traditional logistics processes, and improve the sustainability of urban areas. However, the relatively high cost and risk of underground construction are serious obstacles to implementing ULS. …”
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Attribution of the Climate and Land Use Change Impact on the Hydrological Processes of Athabasca River Basin, Canada by Sharad Aryal, Mukand S. Babel, Anil Gupta, Babak Farjad, Dibesh Khadka, Quazi K. Hassan

“…Our findings revealed novel insights into ARB hydrological changes, including increment in non-vegetated lands (0.26%), savannas (1.28%), forests (0.53%), and urban areas (0.02%) while grasslands (2.07%) and shrublands (0.03%) decreased. …”
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A Machine Learning Approach to Predict Air Quality in California by Mauro Castelli, Fabiana Martins Clemente, Aleš Popovič, Sara Silva, Leonardo Vanneschi

“…At the same time, being able to model, predict, and monitor air quality is becoming more and more relevant, especially in urban areas, due to the observed critical impact of air pollution on citizens’ health and the environment. …”
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Entomopathogens Isolated from Invasive Ants and Tests of Their Pathogenicity by Maria Fernanda Miori de Zarzuela, Luis Garrigós Leite, José Eduardo Marcondes, Ana Eugênia de Carvalho Campos

“…Some ant species cause severe ecological and health impact in urban areas. Many attempts have been tested to control such species, although they do not always succeed. …”
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