The Death of the Beluga Sturgeon (Huso huso) Rediscovered in the Küçükçekmece Lagoon: Let’s Focus on Causes by Özcan Gaygusuz, Latife Köker, Gökhan Tunçelli, Devrim Memiş

“…However, it has been suffering from unplanned urbanization, leading to a notable decline in water quality due to improper urban planning and industrial activities over the years. …”
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Revealing the City Influence and Its Pattern Using Web Search Data: A New Perspective Through Attention Flow by Xiaoxiao Wang, Haiping Zhang, Zitong Li, Xin Yang, Ziyi Qian, Duo Bian, Yongxin Zhao

“…Understanding city influence is essential for fostering sustainable urban growth. However, existing studies have failed to fully explore the characteristics of city influence reflected by collective behaviors from a bottom-up perspective. …”
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Advanced IoT-integrated parking systems with automated license plate recognition and payment management by Gulmini Pradhan, Manas Ranjan Prusty, Vipul Singh Negi, Suchismita Chinara

“…Abstract Urban parking management is a growing challenge with increasing vehicle numbers and limited parking space. …”
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Analyzing Policymaking for Tuberculosis Control in Nigeria by Nura M. R. Ahmad, Cristina Montañola-Sales, Clara Prats, Mustapha Musa, Daniel López, Josep Casanovas-Garcia

“…In Nigeria, the rapid urbanization along with unprecedented population growth is causing TB to be endemic. …”
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Structural Analysis and 3D Reconstruction of Underground Pipeline Systems Based on LiDAR Point Clouds by Qiuyao Lai, Qinchuan Xin, Yuhang Tian, Xiaoyou Chen, Yujie Li, Ruohan Wu

“…The underground pipeline is a critical component of urban water supply and drainage infrastructure. However, the absence of accurate pipe information frequently leads to construction delays and cost overruns, adversely impacting urban management and economic development. …”
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Utilisation Efficiency of Construction Land in China’s Coastal Cities Based on Debt Level by Hui Wang, Lu Qiao, Chuang Tian, Qiaoqiao Lin

“…Optimising the allocation of population, land, and capital production resources is crucial for promoting an efficient urbanisation and solving the urban land financial problem. This study uses a panel threshold model to identify the response boundary of urban construction land use efficiency to government debt level for 51 postfinancial crisis Chinese coastal cities. …”
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Effect of Expanding a Rectangular Tunnel on Adjacent Structures by Ya-Qiong Wang, Wei-Kang Kong, Zhi-Feng Wang

“…The expansion of urban underpass has become the mainstream of development to cope with urban congestion, and the effect on adjacent existing structures during enlarging construction is also an important issue in the construction process. …”
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An Analysis of the Role of Participation in Sustainable Social Development Neighborhoods Case Study: Neighborhoods of District 8 of Tehran by Maryam rahmani Lashgari, Alireza Estalaji, Azita Rajabi, Majid Vali Shariat Panahi

“…Therefore, this requires more research in urban studies. This study was conducted to investigate the role of social participation in the development of social sustainability in neighborhoods. …”
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Performance analysis of a multi-user outdoor visible light communication system using wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) with RZ-OOK and NRZ-OOK modulations for V2X communicati... by Anass Kharbouche, Hamza Ouamna, Zhour Madini, Younes Zouine

“…The results show that Return to Zero, On-Off Keying (RZ-OOK) modulation can achieve high data rates at short distances, while Non Return to Zero, On-Off Keying (NRZ-OOK) modulation excels at longer distances with moderate data rates, particularly under adverse weather conditions.These findings pave the way for innovative applications in the field of V2X communications, addressing the specific needs of both urban and non-urban environments.…”
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Centra, zázemí a periferie hospodářského života raně novověké společnosti v zemích České koruny. O smyslu hospodářských dějin raného novověku by Václav Ledvinka

“…It describes the structure of the urban network and the hierarchy of urban settlements in the 17th century, captures the original traces of war damage, and suggests the possibility of following the trends of early modern urbanisation in the territory of the former Bechyňsko region in a long wave from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the beginning of industrialisation and the new “industrial” urbanisation in the 19th century. …”
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A spatiotemporal distribution prediction model for electric vehicles charging load in transportation power coupled network by Xiaolong Yang, Jingwen Yun, Shuai Zhou, Tek Tjing Lie, Jieping Han, Xiaomin Xu, Qian Wang, Zeqi Ge

“…New challenges are introduced to the planning of urban EV charging infrastructures. To effectively plan the charging facilities, accurately predicting EV charging loads is essential. …”
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Industrial wastewater treatment and reuse: Heckman probit sample selection model by Urgessa Tilahun Bekabil, M.K. Jayamohan, Amsalu Bedemo Beyene

“…Policymakers and industrial firms should think about ways to educate and encourage firms and the surrounding community to reuse treated wastewater, which promotes water conservation and reduces urban water scarcity. • The Heckman Probit Selection model effectively identifies and analyzes the factors influencing wastewater treatment and reuse in the industrial sector. • Implementing wastewater treatment solutions is crucial for minimizing water shortages in urban areas of emerging economies. • The estimated model highlights the essential actions to be taken for achieving a sustainable environment.…”
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Machine learning-enhanced high-resolution exposure assessment of ultrafine particles by Yudie Jianyao, Hongyong Yuan, Guofeng Su, Jing Wang, Wenguo Weng, Xiaole Zhang

“…UFP spatial heterogeneity, quantified by coefficient of variation, ranges from 4.7 ± 4.2 (urban) to 13.8 ± 15.1 (rural) times greater than PM2.5. …”
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Analysis of Environmental Vibrations in Suburban Railways Affected by Adjacent Bidirectional Tunnels by Dong Li, Zhimin Li, Hongkai Wang, Jili Yin, Zhoujian You, Futong Wang

“…Train-induced environmental vibrations are a common issue in urban rail transit systems, particularly in suburban railways operating at high speeds, where the impact of these vibrations is more pronounced. …”
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Assessing moisture content in XLPE power cables using frequency-dependent tangent delta measurements by Babu Naik Gugulothu, Sanjay Lakshminarayanan, Madhu Palati, Suresh Haleyur Lakshmegowda, Mahipal Bukya

“…This advancement has major implications for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of urban power systems.…”
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Future studies of the Crisis Increases surface Temperature and Reduces the Climatic Comfort of Citizens in Tehran Metropolis by Hamideh Afsharmanesh, zahra hejazizadeh, Bohloul Alijani

“…The growth of Tehran's metropolitan area, improving living standards, expanding urbanization and industry, climate change, and the energy shortage crisis are important. …”
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Numerical Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics of H-Darrieus Wind Turbine with Blunt Trailing-edge Airfoil by Z. Kong, X. Sun

“…The current study reveals that the BTE airfoils present significant potential for urban wind energy utilization, as the reduced operational velocities of BTE airfoils lead to lower noise emissions and heightened safety measures for VAWTs, rendering them an appropriate choice for integration into urban settings.…”
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Analysis of the attractiveness of the fortress landscape of Warsaw Fortress in the context of a contemporary city by Justyna Jastrzębska, Ewa Zaraś

“…However, increasing challenges associated with city development, such as urbanization, infrastructure changes, and development pressure, pose significant threats. …”
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Identification of Working Trucks and Critical Path Nodes for Construction Waste Transportation Based on Electric Waybills: A Case Study of Shenzhen, China by Jun Bi, Qiuyue Sai, Fujun Wang, Yakun Chen

“…Due to the large amount of waste generated by urban construction, the transportation of construction waste has a significant impact on urban traffic. …”
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Exploring the Energy Efficiency of Electric Vehicles with Driving Behavioral Data from a Field Test and Questionnaire by Kezhen Hu, Jianping Wu, Mingyu Liu

“…With increasing concerns about urban air quality and carbon emissions, electric vehicles (EVs) have gained popularity in megacities, especially in Europe and Asia. …”
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