An UAV-assisted VANET architecture for intelligent transportation system in smart cities by Ali Raza, Syed Hashim Raza Bukhari, Farhan Aadil, Zeshan Iqbal

“…The severity of these challenges become even more intensified when deployed in urban areas. To overcome these hurdles, integrating micro unmanned aerial vehicles with vehicular ad hoc network provides a viable solution. …”
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Assessment the Vulnerability of Infrastructures in Ardabil City in terms of passive defense by Mohammad Hasan Yazdani, saidain

“…At the moment with regard to geopolitical and geostrategic situation of Iran, the existence of countless underground resources and the formation of ideological state, unfortunately, in urban areas of the country, especially in Ardabil ,because of its proximity to the border of northern and northwestern borders with knowledge of this particular situation, economic and infrastructural projects, Infrastructures and installations have been made without observing and interference of considerations and defense and security arrangements and have become a bare and significant available target for enemy and invading countries. …”
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Assessment of flood risk under Polder-Type flood control measure using improved projection pursuit model by Li Gao, Yuqin Gao, Yunping Liu, Ming Wu

“…Spatially, the high and highest-risk areas are mainly distributed in the urban areas, concentrated in densely populated and economically developed areas. …”
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Urban Air Mobility demand forecasting: modeling evidence from the case study of Milan (Italy) by Pierluigi Coppola, Francesco De Fabiis, Fulvio Silvestri

“…Demand forecasting is based on random utility mode choice models, which include factors related to the individuals’ perception of vertical take-off/landing and low altitude flying over urbanized areas. The use cases of UAM services include airport shuttles, intercity air connections, and “air-taxis”, i.e., UAM services for short-trips within the metropolitan area. …”
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Role of Rural Women in Community Radio with special reference to APNA RADIO and GURGAON KI AWAAZ by Neha Singh, Saumya Gupta

“… In rural areas, there is a greater need for resources to empower women compared to urban areas. As we all know, the government has launched many schemes for rural development as well as for women’s development. …”
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Measuring Urban Walkability Index for the Town Centre of Petaling Jaya by Ishak Che Abdullah, Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki, Na'asah Nasrudin, Noraini Omar Chong, Marina Mohd Nor

“…The walkability index was tested in the urban areas of Petaling Jaya and were validated by the officers from the Transport Department of Petaling Jaya City Council. …”
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An application of structural equation modeling with partial least squares to analyze life satisfaction by degrees of urbanization by Jose A. Sánchez-Martí, Miguel A. Esteban-Yago

“…In order to determine the degrees of urbanization, a geographic grid was used to distinguish between rural, intermediate, and urban areas. In addition, a multi-group analysis in structural equation models with partial least squares was conducted to analyze the determinants of life satisfaction. …”
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Madrid selon Basilio Martín Patino : le charme discret de l’imperfection by Bernard Bessière

“…Though some critics think that Madrid has always wanted a global approach to its urban areas and its architecture – a criticism scathingly voiced by the intellectual in the movie (actually the philosopher Carlos Paris) when he discusses Madrid with Hans on the rooftop of a skyscraper - the German moviemaker is so enamored with the capital that he only sees charms and spells where others see an urban chaos and a lack of harmony and architectural coherence. …”
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Marketing Potential of Homemade Food: a New Entrepreneurial Endeavour by Mohammed Muneerali Thottoli, Tif Said Suhail Al Mazroui, Duaa Suleiman Amur Al Hoqani, Maather Mohammed Al-Alawi

“…The data was gathered in Nizwa, Oman, however it could be broadened to encompass more geographic regions, particularly urban areas. The research results, achieved using qualitative methodologies, contribute significantly to the body of existing literature. …”
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Pursuing Uniqueness: Unpacking the Social Identity of Young Urban Migrants through Coffee Culture by Agung Dharma Yuda Adi Ramadhan, Dien Vidia Rosa, Hery Prasetyo

“…The study argues that the differentiation of cafés between urban and non-urban areas does not provide a clear distinction. Then, consumers and those who formulate the existence of cafés are faced with the need to create uniqueness or innovate to multiply profits. …”
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The Effects of COVID-19 Measures on Air Pollutant Concentrations at Urban and Traffic Sites in Istanbul by Ülkü Alver Şahin

“…This study assessed the impact of COVID-19 measures on air pollutant concentrations measured in urban areas and traffic stations on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul during March 2020. …”
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Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 12 in Cities: Best Practices by Ewa Jastrzębska

“… Although urban areas do not occupy much of the Earth’s surface, their inhabitants account for more than half of the global population. …”
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The site selection of heat islands and its adaptation to satellite imagery based on the TOPSIS model in Mashhad by Mokhtar Karami, Rahman Zandi, jalal taheri

“…These changes have caused some urban areas to have a few degrees higher than the surrounding temperature. …”
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Water Service Delivery Issues and Challenges for the Urban Poor Zones in Southwestern Uganda. by Muhamya, Horace, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…This research will broaden service models for urban areas while also creating service models for locations with features of impoverished conditions. …”
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Effect of Public Health Care Expenditure on Malaria Incidence in Uganda. by Mugabe, Andrew

“…The study recommends that the government increase funding to combat malaria, strengthen initiatives to improve household incomes, and develop strategies for well-organized and properly planned urban areas.…”
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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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