Entre sacrificios y esperanzas: análisis de conflictos socioambientales en Bogotá desde una perspectiva de ecología política by Mariluz Nova Laverde, Milton Piñeros Fuentes, Jaime Edison Rojas Mora

“…This article examines socio-environmental conflicts through the lens of political ecology, focusing on the disconnection within the society-nature dialectic and the dualistic, hierarchical understanding of urban-rural dynamics. The study is set in Bogotá, specifically in the Pasquillita village, a territory affected by the Doña Juana landfill and urban expansion. …”
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Equity analysis of bus network balance from the perspective of spatial morphology and service capability by Hui Li, Chao Chen, Ying Yuan, Xiaohui Xia, Qianye Huang, Lianhong Ye, Zongcai Huang

“…Abstract A balanced and equitable bus network layout plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of cities. The layout of urban bus networks is influenced by various factors, including urban planning, population size, industrial distribution, and road network layout. …”
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An Empirical Spatial Accessibility Analysis of Qingdao City Based on Multisource Data by Ge Gao, Zhen Wang, Xinmin Liu, Tongfei Li

“…Based on the multi-source data, this paper tries to have an empirical analysis on the urban accessibility of Qingdao city from the angles of spatial linkage strength, job-hosting ratio and distributions of large-scale hospitals and schools. …”
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Hygroscopic Growth Factors of Sub-micrometer Atmospheric Aerosols at Four Selected Sites in Thailand by Jindarat Pariyothon, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Thitima Rungratanaubon, Thunyapat Thongyen, Narita Fakkaew, Chayaporn Phuetfoo, Jitlada Phupijit, Wladyslaw W. Szymanski

“…Thus, the measurements were performed in locations with different land-use types: urban, rural, coastal-industrial, and landlocked industrial areas. …”
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Anthecological features of <i>Lonicera japonica</i> Thunb. in the environments of Southern Uzbekistan by Kh. K. Djumayev, K. G. Tkachenko

“…Identification of spectacular ornamental perennial lianas for urban landscaping in southern cities is important for modern urban greening programs. …”
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Physical and Socioeconomic Driving Forces of Land-Use and Land-Cover Changes: A Case Study of Wuhan City, China by Xiangmei Li, Ying Wang, Jiangfeng Li, Bin Lei

“…This study could help us better understand the driving mechanism of urban LUCC and important implications for urban management.…”
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Effects of Income and Price on Household’s Charcoal Consumption in Three Cities of Tanzania by G. Z. Nyamoga, H. K. Sjølie, G. Latta, Y. M. Ngaga, R. Malimbwi, B. Solberg

“…More than 80% of the urban and periurban population in Tanzania depend on charcoal as their main source of energy for cooking. …”
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Lessons from the pandemic: Relationship between patient visits and patient length of stay in California’s health system by David D. Cho, Yu Wang

“…Results A total of 56 California counties were analysed, of which 37 counties were urban and 19 counties were rural. Average patient length of stay was positively associated with the number of intensive care unit visits by COVID-19 patients for all counties, as well as urban and rural counties separately. …”
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A risk-based model for allocating post-earthquake reconstruction finance in medium-size Iranian Cities by Niloofar Kazemiasl, Hooman Motamed, Mohsen Fazlavi

“…Abstract Introduction and Background This study explores effective strategies for allocating financial resources in postearthquake urban reconstruction. Given the financial complexities of such projects, it is essential to have a structured plan to identify challenges and address potential gaps. …”
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Reliability Evaluation for LTE Based CBTC Train Ground Communication Systems by Shuo Wang, Li Zhu, Kun Xu, Lin Zhang, Xuan Wang

“…Therefore, LTE technology has become an emphasis on the research of communication technology in today’s urban rail transit. Although there is a lot of research on the application of LTE technology in urban rail transit, there is little research on the reliability of LTE based train ground communication systems using experimental data. …”
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Development of a dynamic quantitative digital model for the measurement of smart city maturity level in the city of Amman by Murad Kalaldeh, Deyala Tarawneh

“…The Holistic Key Performance Indicators (H-KPI) framework enhances conventional KPIs by incorporating metrics aligned with community priorities and addressing urban disparities. This study focuses on Amman’s urban divide found in literature discussions, with East Amman characterised by older, denser infrastructure and West Amman by modernised, higher-quality neighbourhoods. …”
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Monitoring of the Deposition of PAHs and Metals Produced by a Steel Plant in Taranto (Italy) by M. Amodio, G. de Gennaro, A. Di Gilio, M. Tutino

“…A high time-resolved monitoring campaign of bulk deposition of PAHs and metals was conducted near the industrial area and at an urban background site in province of Taranto (Italy) in order to evaluate the impact of the biggest European steel plant. …”
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Monitoring land changes at an open mine site using remote sensing and multi-spectral indices by Ikram Loukili, Ahmed Laamrani, Mustapha El Ghorfi, Saida El Moutak, Abdessamad ghafiri

“…Five LULC maps were generated using supervised classification with the maximum likelihood method, providing detailed insights into both urban and non-urban transformations during the study period. …”
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Longterm temporal analysis of vegetation cover and soil use on Ilha de Mosqueiro, Belém, Pará, Amazonian Brazil by Larissa de Carvalho Lima, Alberto Bentes Brasil Neto, Cassio Rafael Costa dos Santos, Aline Nascimento Braga, Suany Couto Teixeira Nunes

“…Between 1984 and 2014, there was a great increase in the class urban area, generally associated with the generation of environmental problems, due to irregular occupation and lack of environmental and urban management of the island.…”
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In the Midst of the Revolution by Lutz Robbers

“…What makes the centres of the roundabouts amidst the informal peri-urban space such attractive mediators for the political causes of the gilets jaunes? …”
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« Shopping mall » et « modernisation » des villes africaines : les cas de Douala (Cameroun) et Kigali (Rwanda) by Benjamin Michelon

“…In most African cities, the “modernization” of urban life is changing the nature of trade and is relocating shopping areas. …”
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Silverfish Lepisma saccharina Linnaeus (Insecta: Zygentoma: Lepismatidae) by Eleanor F. Phillips, Jennifer Lynn Gillett-Kaufman

“…Lepisma saccharina is a pest in urban settings. It is a voracious feeder on materials high in starches, glue, and cellulose such as paper. …”
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Postyczniowa rzeczywistość małych miast. Studium na przykładzie Jędrzejowa, Małogoszcza i Wodzisławia by Krzysztof Ślusarek

“…At that time, the situation of cities and their inhabitants was not easy. The urban population has been affected by a wave of Russian repressions, including arrests and imprisonment. …”
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Wild medicinal plant collection in transitional societies: A case Analysis from French Guiana by Marc-Alexandre Tareau, Lucie Dejouhanet, Guillaume Odonne, Marianne Palisse, Clarisse Ansoe

“…Through two case studies, one on urban collection in Cayenne city and one in the rural area along the lower Maroni River, this paper analyses the connection between societies, nature and urban dynamics. …”
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Low-maintenance subtropical green roofs. Spontaneous vegetation and substrate deph by Brenda Chaves Coelho Leite, Lucas Gobatti, Isabela Gamba Huttenlocher

“… Spontaneous and ruderal plants can be the key to a low-cost, low-maintenance urban Green Infrastructure that can adapt to the local climate context. …”
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