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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Integrating Nature-Based Solutions for Increased Resilience to Urban Flooding in the Climate Change Context by George Radu, Maria Ilinca Chevereșan, Sorin Perju, Alina Bărbulescu

“…As climate change intensifies with more frequent and severe flood events, urban areas face increasing challenges to protect population wellbeing. …”
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Dynamic urban morphology mapping in Chinese cities based on local climate zone approach by Hanguang Yu, Yang Yang, Jiyao Zhao, Meng Cai, Ran Wang, Guangzhao Chen, Chunxiao Zhang, Le Yu

“…Abstract Urbanization have been significantly reshaping the form of urban areas and natural landscapes, leading to complex urban morphologies. …”
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A case study of newly tunnels over-crossing the existing subway tunnels by Ben Wu, Wei Liu, Peixin Shi, Xiangyang Xu, Yingjing Liu

“…Due to the continuous expansion of congested urban areas, many new tunnels are inevitable to over-cross the existing subway lines and may even affect the operation of existing lines. …”
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Radon Natural Radioactivity Measurements for Evaluation of Primary Pollutants by Fenjuan Wang, Zhenyi Zhang, Maria Pia Ancora, Xiaodong Deng, Hua Zhang

“…The results show that the ASI allows to highlight the dilution factor playing an important role in determining primary pollution events, and the mixing properties of the lower boundary layer is the key factor determining PM10 concentration in urban areas.…”
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A framework to evaluate public green spaces with an emphasis on recreational values for sustainable urban and rural areas: A systematic review and content analysis by Amirmohammad Ghavimi, Frank Schuessler, Roland Pesch

“…This study provides a framework for evaluating public green spaces (PGS) holistically based on sustainability discourse, specifically including rural and transitional rural-urban areas, with a focus on GS's recreational values. …”
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Design and Control of Hybrid Electric Light Rail Vehicles With Open Ended Winding Machines by Davide De Simone, Maria Stefania Carmeli, Salvatore D'Arco, Luigi Piegari, Pietro Tricoli

“…Light railways are a low carbon emission form of transport, but it is often difficult to electrify tracks in central urban areas. This limitation can be avoided by integrating an on-board battery storage connected to the dc bus of the traction inverter with a boost dc/dc converter. …”
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Clinical Manifestation, Histopathology, and Imaging of Traumatic Injuries Caused by Brazilian Porcupine (Sphiggurus villosus) Quills by Lívia M. Araújo Jorge, Fred Bernardes Filho, Fabrício Lamy, Laila Klotz A. Balassiano, Loan Towersey, Roderick Hay, Marco Andrey C. Frade

“…However, they may occur due to the proximity of urban areas and the animal’s habitat in areas such as the Floresta da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. …”
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The Application of KNN Algorithm in Optimizing Urban Land Use with an Emphasis on Earthquake Risk, Case study: Sanandaj City by Shahrivar rostaei, Rahim heydari chyaneh, ayoub zoghi

“…The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal urban areas for the development of the city with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of Sanandaj. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Ride-Hailing on Urban Road Network Traffic by Using Vehicle Trajectory Data by Zijun Liang, Wei Kong, Xuejuan Zhan, Yun Xiao

“…The results show that the ride-hailing vehicles have obvious travel characteristics of morning peak and evening peak, and in central urban areas and through the proposed indices of the travel time occupation rate and the travel space occupation rate to further quantitatively analyze the spatial and temporal characteristics of travel of different kinds of vehicles. …”
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Estimation of apparent thermal inertia of roofing materials from aerial thermal imagery by Emanuele Mandanici, Gabriele Lo Grasso, Maria A. Tini, Antonio Zanutta

“…Abstract The rapid expansion of urban areas and soil sealing is enhancing the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon, especially during heat waves. …”
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Leveraging IoT and industry 4.0 for enhanced environmental safety by Javad Pourqasem, Duško Tešić, Eisa Abdolmaleki

“…Subsequently, there is a need to guarantee the supply of filtered drinking water for individuals both in urban areas and towns. Water Quality Monitoring is a practical and proficient framework intended to screen drinking water quality that utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) innovation. …”
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Capacity Model of Exclusive Right-Turn Lane at Signalized Intersection considering Pedestrian-Vehicle Interaction by Chengcheng Yang, Jiawen Wang, Jieshuang Dong

“…In high density urban areas, pedestrians have a great influence on the capacity of intersections. …”
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Severe Weather Caused by Heat Island and Sea Breeze Effects in the Metropolitan Area of São Paulo, Brazil by Felipe Vemado, Augusto José Pereira Filho

“…Results indicate that the precipitation related to SB-HI episodes is up to 600 mm or about four times higher than that in rural or less urbanized areas in its surroundings. Measurements indicate that 74% of SB-HI episodes are related to NW winds in earlier afternoon hours. …”
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Identification of a partnership model between a university and not-for-profit organization to address health professions education and health inequality gaps through simulation-bas... by Samyah Siraj, Beheshta Momand, Ginny Brunton, Adam Dubrowski

“…Training tools such as simulators are primarily limited to university and hospital-based research centers in urban areas. This scoping review aimed to examine current literature to identify a partnership model involving academic institutions and non-profit organizations (NPOs) that focuses on facilitating the wider distribution of simulators. …”
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The Effect of Built-Up Area Density and Vegetation Density on Surface Temperature in Banjarmasin City by Sidharta Adyatma, Muhammad Muhaimin, Deasy Arisanty, Karunia Puji Hastuti

“…We employed remote sensing and surveys to monitor and detect regional changes in urban areas due to rapid development. Built-up areas can be mapped using the Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) algorithm, and vegetation density can be mapped using the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) algorithm. …”
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Dental Anxiety and Self-Esteem in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Maxillofacial Orthopedics by Gema Nataly Barreiro Mendoza, Thainah Bruna Santos Zambrano, Alexandra Ludwika Wied

“…Results: The mean age of participants was 9 years, with 86.96% residing in urban areas. Sociodemographic variables showed statistically significant differences (p<0.05). …”
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Digital Literacy Education Among Students: Status, Pathways, and Implications in the Current Digital Era by Wang Yi, Wang Siqian

“…However, students from urban areas demonstrate significantly higher digital literacy levels compared to those from rural areas, particularly in security and privacy domains. …”
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