Enhancing urban air quality prediction using time-based-spatial forecasting framework by Shrikar Jayaraman, Nathezhtha T, Abirami S, Sakthivel G

“…Abstract Air quality forecasting plays a pivotal role in environmental management, public health and urban planning. This research presents a comprehensive approach for forecasting the Air Quality Index (AQI). …”
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Migratory birds benefit from urban environments in a highly anthropized Neotropical region. by Rodrigo Pacheco-Muñoz, Adrián Ceja-Madrigal, Jorge E Schondube

“…Land use change from wildlands to urban and productive environments can dramatically transform ecosystem structure and processes. …”
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An analysis of urban governance based on providing an optimal model (Case study of Garmadreh city) by Naser Mohamadi, Hosin Mojtabazadeh, ali tavakolan

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Influence of Urban Commercial Street Interface Morphology on Surrounding Wind Environment and Thermal Comfort by Yijie Zhang, Bin Huang

“…In recent climate-adaptive design strategies, there has been a growing interest in creating healthy and comfortable urban microclimates. However, not enough attention has been paid to the influence of street interface morphology in order to better understand the wind–thermal conditions of various commercial streets within the city and create a sustainable built environment. …”
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An Evaluation of the Security Ability of the Basic Endowment Insurance System for China’s Urban and Rural Residents by Bing Liu, Yuhong He, Zhi Liu

“…In this paper, security ability refers to the standard of evaluation that is used to measure the implementation performance of the basic endowment insurance system for China’s urban and rural residents (EIUR). To evaluate security ability, a three-level evaluation index system with a total of 19 indicators is designed. …”
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A Comparative Study of Physical Activity Levels Between Rural and Urban Settings in Zimbabwe by Norman Manyeruke, Kerry Vermaak, Nicholas Mudonhi, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu

“…Setting: The study took place in Bulawayo city (urban) and Mashonaland East province (rural). Methods: Multi-stage probability-based sampling was used to select 200 male respondents from Bulawayo Province (urban) and 200 male respondents from Mashonaland East Province (rural). …”
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...Malaria prevalence and diversity in great tits along an urbanization gradient ... by Caizergues, Aude E., Robira, Benjamin, Perrier, Charles, Jeanneau, Mélanie, Berthomieu, Arnaud, Perret, Samuel, Gandon, Sylvain, Charmantier, Anne

“…Urbanization is a worldwide phenomenon that modifies the environment. …”
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Furry neighbours: Acceptability of feeding and managing free‐ranging dogs and cats in an urban area by Danial Nayeri, Pourya Sardari, Fateme Zahra Raisi, Zahra Ghorbanian, Jenny Anne Glikman

“…Abstract There is an increasing interest in researching urban invasion. When invasive species establish and spread in urban areas, their management becomes particularly challenging given the influence of public presence and perceptions. …”
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Routing and scheduling optimization for urban air mobility fleet management using quantum annealing by Renichiro Haba, Takuya Mano, Ryosuke Ueda, Genichiro Ebe, Kohei Takeda, Masayoshi Terabe, Masayuki Ohzeki

“…Abstract The growing integration of urban air mobility (UAM) for urban transportation and delivery has accelerated due to increasing traffic congestion and its environmental and economic repercussions. …”
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How Does Social Mobilization Shape the Collective Coproduction of Urban Community Regeneration in China? by Jinpeng Wu, Yuting Chen, Ruiqi Shi, Jing Xiong

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Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources in Florida: Sources of Technical Assistance for Urban Homeowners by Mark Hostetler, Martin Main, Chris Demers

“… The purpose of this document is to summarize sources of information from federal, state, and non-governmental organizations that provide technical assistance to urban landowners interested in conserving natural resources (Table 1). …”
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Exploring the Spatial Spillovers of Digital Finance on Urban Innovation and Its Synergy with Traditional Finance by Xiaoling Song, Xuan Qin, Wanmeng Wang, Rita Yi Man Li

“…This study fills in the gaps by focusing on the spatial spillover effects of digital finance on urban innovation and complementary functions of traditional finance. …”
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Fare Design in Urban Transit Network considering Elastic Demand and Adverse Weather’s Impact by Jiantong Zhang, Biyu Lv, Guichao Tian, Wenchi Liu

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Dropping out of learners with hearing impairment from inclusive classes in urban schools in Bulawayo by Loveness Dube

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Randy Shaw: Generation Priced Out: Who Gets to Live in the New Urban America by Nick Revington

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Urban farming: Production risks of vegetable farming in Pekanbaru City, Riau Province, Indonesia by Vaulina Sisca, Elinur, Dewi Ilma Satriana, Maharani Tati

“…Urban agriculture provides an effective solution to meet the needs of urban residents while reducing dependency on external sources. …”
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Assessing the Evolution of Urban Areas, Vegetation, and Surface Temperature in Dubai Using Remote Sensing by Uppin Prateek, Sabobeb Lara, Mikhai Engy, Ali Tarig

“…This study uses remote sensing to assess the evolution of Dubai’s urban areas, vegetation, and surface temperature. …”
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Tracing glass production in urban centers along the Silk Roads in the early Islamic period by Andrew Meek, St John Simpson, Nadine Schibille

“…Our data show that raw glass no longer traveled in large quantities over long distances, but that primary productions multiplied in urban centers along the medieval Silk Roads. We propose that the old model of a globalized glass trade disintegrates by the 9th century in favor of a more flexible and diverse production model, reflected in a variety of localized compositional groups.…”
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Settlement Characteristics of Urban Underground Comprehensive Pipe Gallery under Different Backfill Conditions by Fengting Li, Ke Wu, Xiaoyang Ma, Pengfei Jin, Wenbin Xu, Dapeng Liu

“…In order to solve the problem of differential settlement of pavement after the backfilling of urban underground comprehensive pipe corridors based on a pipe gallery project in Xiong’an New Area, the mechanical calculation model of the pipe gallery foundation pit backfilling process was simulated by ABAQUS, and the pavement settlement and the change of the pipe gallery model under different construction conditions were simulated and verified. …”
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A new framework for mitigating urban heat island effect from the perspective of network by Jieling Luo, Ling Zhu, Hui Fu

“…Urban blue-green space (BGS) has a cold island effect, but many studies only focus on the cooling efficiency and patch area, without considering the impact of the overall patch connectivity on surface urban heat island (SUHI) effect. …”
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