Monitoring and Simulation of Dynamic Spatiotemporal Land Use/Cover Changes by Andong Guo, Yuqing Zhang, Qing Hao

“…Therefore, using the spatial zoning approach to identify the conversion rules among land use classes in different zones can more effectively predict future land use changes and provide a reference for urban planning and policy making.…”
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Identity of the Courtyard in Traditional and Contemporary Erbil City Houses by Rawaz Abdullah, Aisha Saied, Dlman Azeez

“…In contrast, courtyards in contemporary urban homes are often designed with a focus on aesthetics, losing much of the functional and cultural significance found in their traditional counterparts.…”
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Jute mills as restorative landscapes: perceptions of environmental aesthetics in living industrial heritage by Abantika Mukherjee, Haimanti Banerji

“…Apart from creating a historic industrial landscape, the elements within each of the heritage jute mills contain aesthetically significant built and natural elements. Urban regeneration proposals for these sites are receiving attention from the stakeholders, where the concept of restorative landscapes may be incorporated. …”
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Harmonization of the Long-term PM2.5 Carbon Data from the CSN Sites in New York State by Hesham Hassan, James Schwab, Jie Zhang

“…To address the above issue, field blanks are used to remove artifacts from samples, an outlier filter is applied to remove anomalies from the dataset, and a regression between retired samplers and the current sampler data is used to establish the harmonization between two co-located urban sites in this study. A second comparison between the retired method and Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments (IMPROVE) network data was carried out at two sites (one urban and one rural) with co-located samplers. …”
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Design and implementation of a solar powered kit for measurement and logging of environmental parameters using the SEN55 sensor by J. Nchi Muhvu, M.D. Fendji, C.M. Ekengoue

“…Field tests conducted in urban (Muea) and peri-urban (Awae-Ewangkang) areas in Cameroon revealed significant differences in air quality. …”
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Analysis of Air Quality during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Naples (Italy) by Alessia Sannino, Mariagrazia D’Emilio, Pasquale Castellano, Salvatore Amoruso, Antonella Boselli

“…Our findings show a rather significant reduction of the pollution due to NO2 (49–62%) in urban as well as in green suburban area, while CO and SO2 showed a more important reduction in urban or industrial districts of the city (50–58% and 70%, respectively). …”
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The Brazilian National Policy for Regional Development and the RIDE-DF Management opposite the Governance vs Brasília’s Metropolitan Area by Renata Callaça Gadioli dos Santos, Luiz Fernando de Macedo Bessa, Magda de Lima Lúcio

“…To contribute to the debate of possible reach of PNDR in the management of important and complex city, which is also the federal capital, and its respective metropolitan area, we suggest a theoretical and methodological analysis of the urban governance model. Throughout the analysis, we will demonstrate the relationship between PNDR I and II with the - RIDE-DF and Entorno, a proposal for territorial management of the Federal District of Brazil and its urban agglomeration. …”
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Revealing the City Influence and Its Pattern Using Web Search Data: A New Perspective Through Attention Flow by Xiaoxiao Wang, Haiping Zhang, Zitong Li, Xin Yang, Ziyi Qian, Duo Bian, Yongxin Zhao

“…Understanding city influence is essential for fostering sustainable urban growth. However, existing studies have failed to fully explore the characteristics of city influence reflected by collective behaviors from a bottom-up perspective. …”
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Advanced IoT-integrated parking systems with automated license plate recognition and payment management by Gulmini Pradhan, Manas Ranjan Prusty, Vipul Singh Negi, Suchismita Chinara

“…Abstract Urban parking management is a growing challenge with increasing vehicle numbers and limited parking space. …”
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Structural Analysis and 3D Reconstruction of Underground Pipeline Systems Based on LiDAR Point Clouds by Qiuyao Lai, Qinchuan Xin, Yuhang Tian, Xiaoyou Chen, Yujie Li, Ruohan Wu

“…The underground pipeline is a critical component of urban water supply and drainage infrastructure. However, the absence of accurate pipe information frequently leads to construction delays and cost overruns, adversely impacting urban management and economic development. …”
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Utilisation Efficiency of Construction Land in China’s Coastal Cities Based on Debt Level by Hui Wang, Lu Qiao, Chuang Tian, Qiaoqiao Lin

“…Optimising the allocation of population, land, and capital production resources is crucial for promoting an efficient urbanisation and solving the urban land financial problem. This study uses a panel threshold model to identify the response boundary of urban construction land use efficiency to government debt level for 51 postfinancial crisis Chinese coastal cities. …”
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Effect of Expanding a Rectangular Tunnel on Adjacent Structures by Ya-Qiong Wang, Wei-Kang Kong, Zhi-Feng Wang

“…The expansion of urban underpass has become the mainstream of development to cope with urban congestion, and the effect on adjacent existing structures during enlarging construction is also an important issue in the construction process. …”
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An Analysis of the Role of Participation in Sustainable Social Development Neighborhoods Case Study: Neighborhoods of District 8 of Tehran by Maryam rahmani Lashgari, Alireza Estalaji, Azita Rajabi, Majid Vali Shariat Panahi

“…Therefore, this requires more research in urban studies. This study was conducted to investigate the role of social participation in the development of social sustainability in neighborhoods. …”
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Performance analysis of a multi-user outdoor visible light communication system using wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) with RZ-OOK and NRZ-OOK modulations for V2X communicati... by Anass Kharbouche, Hamza Ouamna, Zhour Madini, Younes Zouine

“…The results show that Return to Zero, On-Off Keying (RZ-OOK) modulation can achieve high data rates at short distances, while Non Return to Zero, On-Off Keying (NRZ-OOK) modulation excels at longer distances with moderate data rates, particularly under adverse weather conditions.These findings pave the way for innovative applications in the field of V2X communications, addressing the specific needs of both urban and non-urban environments.…”
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Centra, zázemí a periferie hospodářského života raně novověké společnosti v zemích České koruny. O smyslu hospodářských dějin raného novověku by Václav Ledvinka

“…It describes the structure of the urban network and the hierarchy of urban settlements in the 17th century, captures the original traces of war damage, and suggests the possibility of following the trends of early modern urbanisation in the territory of the former Bechyňsko region in a long wave from the end of the Thirty Years’ War to the beginning of industrialisation and the new “industrial” urbanisation in the 19th century. …”
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A spatiotemporal distribution prediction model for electric vehicles charging load in transportation power coupled network by Xiaolong Yang, Jingwen Yun, Shuai Zhou, Tek Tjing Lie, Jieping Han, Xiaomin Xu, Qian Wang, Zeqi Ge

“…New challenges are introduced to the planning of urban EV charging infrastructures. To effectively plan the charging facilities, accurately predicting EV charging loads is essential. …”
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Industrial wastewater treatment and reuse: Heckman probit sample selection model by Urgessa Tilahun Bekabil, M.K. Jayamohan, Amsalu Bedemo Beyene

“…Policymakers and industrial firms should think about ways to educate and encourage firms and the surrounding community to reuse treated wastewater, which promotes water conservation and reduces urban water scarcity. • The Heckman Probit Selection model effectively identifies and analyzes the factors influencing wastewater treatment and reuse in the industrial sector. • Implementing wastewater treatment solutions is crucial for minimizing water shortages in urban areas of emerging economies. • The estimated model highlights the essential actions to be taken for achieving a sustainable environment.…”
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Machine learning-enhanced high-resolution exposure assessment of ultrafine particles by Yudie Jianyao, Hongyong Yuan, Guofeng Su, Jing Wang, Wenguo Weng, Xiaole Zhang

“…UFP spatial heterogeneity, quantified by coefficient of variation, ranges from 4.7 ± 4.2 (urban) to 13.8 ± 15.1 (rural) times greater than PM2.5. …”
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Analysis of Environmental Vibrations in Suburban Railways Affected by Adjacent Bidirectional Tunnels by Dong Li, Zhimin Li, Hongkai Wang, Jili Yin, Zhoujian You, Futong Wang

“…Train-induced environmental vibrations are a common issue in urban rail transit systems, particularly in suburban railways operating at high speeds, where the impact of these vibrations is more pronounced. …”
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Assessing moisture content in XLPE power cables using frequency-dependent tangent delta measurements by Babu Naik Gugulothu, Sanjay Lakshminarayanan, Madhu Palati, Suresh Haleyur Lakshmegowda, Mahipal Bukya

“…This advancement has major implications for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of urban power systems.…”
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