The Roots of Single Parenting and Its Influence on the Socioeconomic Trajectories of Young Adults in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria by Ngozi U. Nwonye, Victoria V. Nkan, Ann E. Dijeh

“…This context, often overlooked in global family dynamics research, is increasingly relevant as urbanization accelerates. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected from 399 respondents, including both academic and non-academic staff, through structured questionnaires. …”
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Advances in bioinformatics and multi-omics integration: transforming viral infectious disease research in veterinary medicine by Alyaa Elrashedy, Walid Mousa, Mohamed Nayel, Akram Salama, Ahmed Zaghawa, Ahmed Elsify, Mohamed E. Hasan

“…Abstract The world is changing due to factors like bioterrorism, massive environmental changes, globalization of trade and commerce, growing urbanization, changing climate, and pollution. Numerous diseases have emerged because of these factors, especially in companion and food-producing animals. …”
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Predicting Traffic Accident Risk in Seoul Metropolitan City: A Dataset Construction Approach by Ji-Woong Yang, Hyeon-Jin Jung, Tae-Wook Kim, Han-Jin Lee, Ellen J. Hong

“…In contemporary society, the rapid progression of urbanization and technological advancements has led to a substantial increase in the number of vehicles, consequently elevating the rate of traffic accidents. …”
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer Mortality Attributed to Air Pollution in Türkiye in 2019 by Didem Han Yekdeş, Ali Cem Yekdeş, Ülfiye Çelikkalp, Pelin Sarı Serin, Miraç Çağlayan, Galip Ekuklu

“…Air quality data was obtained from the official website of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye. …”
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Gated communities in mar del plata: territorial ordination and social construction of space by Alejandro Maya

“…In this case, the article pursues a double purpose, namely: a) Highlighting urban transformations and the expansion of gated communities in the south periurban area of the city of Mar del Plata, and b) Examining the role of public and private actors and his intervention in urban areas. …”
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Hydrologic responses of watershed assessment to land cover and climate change using soil and water assessment tool model by R.C.C. Puno, G.R. Puno, B.A.M. Talisay

“…Climate change projections with a 13% decrease in rainfall directly influenced the decrease in hydrologic processes. Meanwhile, urbanization had influenced the increase in surface runoff, evapotranspiration, and baseflow. …”
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Neglected tropical diseases in Yemen: a systematic review of epidemiology and public health challenges by Ibrahim Ahmed Ahmed Alhothily, Rahmat Dapari, Nazri Che Dom

“…The review identified multiple risk factors, including poor sanitation, inadequate water quality, and urbanization, exacerbating NTD prevalence. Conclusions The findings highlight the significant burden and regional disparities of NTDs in Yemen, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. …”
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Determination of Carbon Footprint for Local Administrations: A Case Study for Ümraniye Municipality by Betül Hande GÜRSOY HAKSEVENLER, G. Nur Çelik Onat, Begüm Akpinar, Tuğba Bedel

“…The fact that global warming originates mostly from urbanization and cities imposes serious responsibilities for local governments. …”
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Exploring household water conservation behaviors in Saudi Arabia: A structural equation modeling approach by Abdulaziz I. Almulhim, Ismaila Rimi Abubakar

“…Water conservation is crucial for human sustainable development, particularly in the face of increasing global challenges such as freshwater scarcity, rapid urbanization, and climate change. This study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to investigate water conservation behaviors among households in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Quantitative impacts of climate change and human activities on grassland growth in Xinjiang, China by Hanyi Rui, Beier Luo, Ying Wang, Lin Zhu, Qinyuan Zhu

“…Overall, in mountainous and flat areas, human activities contributed more (64.29%) than climate change (35.71%), including activities such as grazing and urbanization.…”
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ANALYSE ET MODÉLISATION DE LA VULNÉRABILITÉ AUX MALADIES À TRANSMISSION HYDRIQUE DANS L’ESPACE URBAIN DE LA VILLE DE BATNA – NORD-EST ALGERIEN by BAZIZ NAFISSA, KALLA MAHDI, DRIDI HADDA, BOUTRID MOHAMED LAMINE

“…The results should contribute to the protection of vulnerable areas and WD control in an urban zone and will be used to develop concerted urban development master plans.…”
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How quality conventions shape the governance of the dairy value chains of Senegal by Serena Ferrari, Guillaume Duteurtre, Christian Corniaux

“… Background: Over the past few decades, the Senegalese dairy sector has undergone a rapid transformation. Urbanization and shifts in urban consumers’ eating habits have contributed to increased demand for dairy products and the emergence of new quality requirements. …”
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Impact of Flooding of River Nyamwamba on Community Development: A Case Study of Nyamwamba Sub-County Kasese District. by Bihamba, Juliet

“…The study findings showed the causes of flooding of river Nyamwamba in Nyamwamba Sub County show that 28% is caused by heavy rainfall, 15% of the respondents mentioned extensive runoff, 08% river channel changes mentioned by the respondents, 11% urbanization, 14% deforestation and land use activities as mentioned by the respondents, 17% climate change and 06% of the respondents mentioned ice jams. …”
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Variation in Benthic Macroinvertebrates Along aLongitudinal Gradient of a Disturbed Nyakambu Stream Kabale District Southwestern Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Benson

“…Low pH was recorded in the downstream sites due to urbanization, which leads to increased pollution levels through poor disposal of sewage and other wastes.…”
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Effects of migrant workers’ health capital on their returning home intentions: evidence from China by Haitao Li, Haitao Li, Haibo Li, Hao Xiang

“…BackgroundThe health problems and migration problems of China’s huge migrant workers are related to the implementation effect of new-type urbanization and rural revitalization strategy. A thorough examination of the effect of migrant workers’ health on their returning home intentions and its mechanism is imperative.ObjectivesThis study aims to understand the influence of migrant workers’ health capital (HC) in their returning home intentions (RHI). …”
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Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension among Saudi Adult Population: A National Survey by Abdalla A. Saeed, Nasser A. Al-Hamdan, Ahmed A. Bahnassy, Abdelshakour M. Abdalla, Mostafa A. F. Abbas, Lamiaa Z. Abuzaid

“…Significant predictors of hypertension included male gender, urbanization, low education, low physical activity, obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. …”
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Ecological imbalance on the area of Shapahar Upazila, Naogaon district over three decades (1993÷2023) and prediction trend next ten years: a GIS approach by Nazmul Hossain, Ahammodullah Hasan, Jannatul Adnan, Tasmia Jahin Mim, Arman Hossain, Ariful Molla, Noor Hossain, Habib Ibne Jahan, Abdulla Al Mamun

“…The analysis suggests that LULC has modified in numerous ways over time, including urbanization developments, flora enlargement, changes within the extent of water bodies, and corresponding adjustments in temperature and moisture patterns. …”
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Turismo en Mallorca by Macià Blázquez Salom

“…Tourism in Mallorca Tourism has contributed to rampant urbanization, as seen in this case of Palma (Mallorca, photograph taken in August 2023 by Macià Blázquez Salom). …”
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Sustainability and livestock: a doable combination by Antonella Chiariotti

“… Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present while ensuring future generations can meet their own needs (European Commission). Rapid urbanization, increased purchasing power, and dietary change drive demand for richer diets and animal-origin proteins, leaving more than 868 million undernourished citizens worldwide and 850 million living in developing countries. …”
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Exploring health outcome disparities in African regional economics communities: a multilevel linear mixed-effect analysis by Ariane Ephemia Ndzignat Mouteyica, Nicholas Ngepah

“…Efforts to promote internet access should be complemented by interventions to enhance child health and healthcare accessibility. Encouraging urban planning policies that prioritize developing healthcare infrastructure and facilitating healthcare access in urban areas is crucial. …”
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