Urban Vulnerability Analysis Against earthquake hazard With the ELECTRE FUZZY method (Case Study: Karaj Metropolis) by Fatemeh Khodadadi, Mojgan Entezari, Farzaneh Sasanpour

“…Accordingly, investigations of the seismic vulnerability of this city are one of the necessities of Karaj city management. …”
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A systematic scoping review reveals that geographic and taxonomic patterns influence the scientific and societal interest in urban soil microbial diversity by Simon Masson, Matteo Chialva, Davide Bongiovanni, Martino Adamo, Irene Stefanini, Luisa Lanfranco

“…Abstract Urban green areas provide multiple ecosystem services in cities, mitigating environmental risks and providing a healthier environment for humans. …”
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A Simple Solution for Estimating the Smear Effect Permeability Ratio Using Finite Element Method by Rufaizal Che Mamat, Azuin Ramli, Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi

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Monitoring Volatile Organic Compounds in Air Using Passive Sampling: Regional Cross-Border Study between N. Macedonia and Kosovo by Vllaznim Mula, Jane Bogdanov, Jasmina Petreska Stanoeva, Lulzim Zeneli, Zoran Zdravkovski

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to monitor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in outdoor air in nine cities/towns across the Republic of N. Macedonia and the Republic of Kosovo for nine consecutive months, using the Radiello® passive and diffusive samplers, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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Antimicrobial resistance in diverse urban microbiomes: uncovering patterns and predictive markers by Rodolfo Brizola Toscan, Wojciech Lesiński, Piotr Stomma, Balakrishnan Subramanian, Paweł P. Łabaj, Witold R. Rudnicki, Witold R. Rudnicki

“…This study investigated AMR distribution and dynamics across microbiomes from six U.S. cities, focusing on resistomes, viromes, and mobile genetic elements (MGEs). …”
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Research on the Cross-Regional Traveling Welcome Short Messaging Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey from Mobile Users’ Perspective by Zhiyuan Yu, Chi Zhang

“…Through this study, we provide insights into epidemic prevention and control experiences during public health emergencies in cities.…”
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Analysis of Maternal and Child Health Indicators in an Area at Paraná State, Brazil by Emiliana Cristina Melo, Ana Beatriz Guedes Ribeiro, Rosana Rosseto de Oliveira, Robsmeire Calvo Melo Zurita, Thais Aidar de Freitas Mathias

“…The aim of this study was to analyze maternal and child health indicators and infant mortality rate (IMR) at the cities located at the 18th Health Division (HD) in Parana State, Brazil. …”
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Analyzing the influence of urban vegetation cover on land surface temperature in Southwestern Nigeria by Aladesanmi Daniel Agbelade

“…Primarily, urban land surface temperatures have steadily increased in both cities due to deforestation and urban infrastructural development which have diminished vegetation cover. …”
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Urban Land Subsidence Characteristics and Their Relationship with Locations Liable to Waterlogging Based on SBAS-InSAR by LIU Huanyu, WU Zhen, YU Huanghao, CHEN Guangcheng, XIAO Yang, LI Kuang, LI Binquan

“…Under the background of global climate change, extreme rainstorm events occur frequently, and many cities have suffered from serious waterlogging, resulting in huge losses of people's lives and property. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Home Energy Management Incorporating Vehicle-to-Home and Home-to-Vehicle Technologies for Renewable Integration by Marwan Mahmoud, Sami Ben Slama

“…Smart cities embody a transformative approach to modernizing urban infrastructure and harness the power of deep learning (DL) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology to redefine home energy management. …”
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Identifying the Spatial Range of the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration from a Differentiated Perspective of Population Distribution and Population Mobility by Yongwang Cao, Qingpu Li, Zaigao Yang

“…This method not only provides technical support for scientific regional planning but also effectively guides the functional positioning of edge cities and the optimization of resource allocation. …”
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URBAN POPULATION DYNAMICS IN USA AND THE ECONOMICS by Valentin Gabriel CRISTEA

“…This trend has continued in recent years, with many cities experiencing rapid growth. In this article, we will explore the impact of rapid urbanization on the USA's population dynamics. …”
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A evolução das ilhas de calor noturnas em Três Lagoas/MS no período de fevereiro a junho de 2019 by Juliana Carla Pereira de Freitas, Gislene Figueiredo Ortiz Porangaba, Mauro Henrique Soares da Silva

“…Thus, it is believed that the present study can support urban planning actions to make cities and human settlements more inclusive, safer, and more resilient. …”
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Effects of a News Literacy Video on News Literacy Perceptions and Misinformation Evaluation by Rita Tang, Melissa Tully, Leticia Bode, Emily K. Vraga

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Setup of a densely distributed and quality-controlled meteorological sensor network in Pune, India, for urban microclimate research and citizen participation in the context of clim... by N. Eingrüber, W. Korres, U. Löhnert, K. Schneider

“…Excessive heat waves, droughts and extreme precipitation events are the most detrimental meteorological events affecting cities and their population worldwide. Adaptation and mitigation measures must be specific for the given climatic, socio-economic and cultural conditions. …”
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The influence of walking accessibility on station-to-station passenger flow and its interaction with metropolitan race/class segregation: A case study of MARTA’s heavy-rail network... by Luis Enrique Ramos-Santiago, Luke Derochers

“…Mass transit is a key transport strategy in helping cities decarbonize, adapt to an era of rapid climate change, and guide rapid urbanization. …”
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Through the Citizen Scientists’ Eyes: Insights into Using Citizen Science with Machine Learning for Effective Identification of Unknown-Unknowns in Big Data by Kameswara Bharadwaj Mantha, Hayley Roberts, Lucy Fortson, Chris Lintott, Hugh Dickinson, William Keel, Ramanakumar Sankar, Coleman Krawczyk, Brooke Simmons, Mike Walmsley, Izzy Garland, Jason Shingirai Makechemu, Laura Trouille, Clifford Johnson

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Urban Forests in Florida: Do They Reduce Air Pollution? by Francisco Escobedo

“…FOR-128, a 3-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, presents the factors behind pollution removal by trees, estimates the amount of air pollution removal for three Florida cities, and presents strategies for managing urban trees for air quality improvement. …”
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Updating Variants Pertaining to Small Capacity Power-and-Heat Supply Sources in the Republic of Belarus by A. V. Sednin, M. L. Bogdanovich

“…Thermal power stations of small capacity in the Belarus power system are sources of heat supply in the heat supply systems of some cities or urban districts with 100% electric power generation using heat consumption. …”
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Quando a IA imagina a Amazônia by René Somain

“…To experiment with artificial intelligence software generating images from text (prompts), a test was carried out with the expressions "Amazon of rivers", "Amazon of highways" and "Amazon of cities". Secondly, the possibility of illustrating Thiago Oliveira Neto's thesis "O transporte rodoviário de passageiros na Amazônia brasileira" was tested. …”
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