Expansion of Impervious Surface Area in Pekanbaru (1990–2018) and Predictions for 2038 Using Big Data by Wirawan Bayu Andrianto, Siregar Yusni Ikhwan, Sukendi Sukendi, Mulyadi Mulyadi

“…With accurate future predictions, we can take appropriate policies to handle urban growth sustainably.…”
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Indoor Positioning in Wireless Local Area Networks with Online Path-Loss Parameter Estimation by Luigi Bruno, Paolo Addesso, Rocco Restaino

“…Location based services are gathering an even wider interest also in indoor environments and urban canyons, where satellite systems like GPS are no longer accurate. …”
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Simulating Intraurban Land Use Dynamics under Multiple Scenarios Based on Fuzzy Cellular Automata: A Case Study of Jinzhou District, Dalian by Jun Yang, Weiling Liu, Yonghua Li, Xueming Li, Quansheng Ge

“…The spatial evolution of land use in Jinzhou area was simulated using fuzzy cellular automata to determine all factors influencing urban land use change. For this purpose, land use data of multiple sources and remote sensing images from 2003 to 2015 were analyzed. …”
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A Novel Spatio–Temporal Deep Learning Vehicle Turns Detection Scheme Using GPS-Only Data by Mussadiq Abdul Rahim, Sultan Daud Khan, Salabat Khan, Muhammad Rashid, Rafi Ullah, Hanan Tariq, Stanislaw Czapp

“…These modern-day ADASs use various assisting tools for drivers to keep the journey safe; these sophisticated tools provide early signals of numerous events, such as road conditions, emerging traffic scenarios, and weather warnings. Many urban applications, such as car-sharing and logistics, rely on accurate and up-to-date road map data. …”
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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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Removing Heavy Metals from the Soil with Phytoremediation by Mustafa Aybar, Ayla Bilgin, Bülent Sağlam

“…Improvement in living standards, the rapid increase of urban populations, and widespread industrial production, all result in the generation of huge amounts of environment-polluting waste. …”
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Analysis of the Temporal and Spatial Patterns of Residential Prices in Qingdao and Its Driving Factors by Yanjun Wang, Yin Feng, Kun Han, Zishu Zheng, Peng Dai

“…As an important indicator of the level of urban economic development and the quality of the residents’ lives, housing prices are affected by various factors, such as the spatial distribution of the housing market, the housing characteristics of neighborhoods, and the location conditions. …”
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Characterizing rural livelihoods in a changing environment: a case study in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco by Adele Woodmansee, Meryem Aakairi, Bruno Gérard, Omar Saadani Hassani, Abderrahim Ouarghidi, Alison G. Power, David G. Rossiter, Andrew McDonald

“…Rural livelihoods that are dependent on agriculture are highly vulnerable to intensifying climate extremes, especially when these stressors intersect with long-term socioeconomic trends, including out-migration to urban centers. In 2022–2023, we carried out a a household survey and focus group discussions to understand the evolution of livelihood strategies in four Amazigh villages in Imegdal Commune in the western High Atlas. …”
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Potential of hazard mapping as a tool for facing COVID-19 transmission: the geo-COVID cartographic platform by María Jesús Perles Roselló, Juan Francisco Sortino Barrionuevo, Francisco José Cantarero Prados, Hugo Castro Noblejas, Ana Laura De la Fuente Roselló, José María Orellana-Macías, Sergio Reyes Corredera, Jesús Miranda Páez, Matías Mérida Rodriguez

“… The present research analyses the epidemiological bases, the methodology approach and the utility of the Geo-Covid Cartographic Platform to face COVID-19 transmission at an intra-urban scale.  Geo-Covid is based on the study of the main drawbacks and limitations of the current risk maps, and the proposed hazard mapping methodology is presented as an alternative approach with a high spatial-temporal accuracy. …”
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A PLS-SEM Based Approach: Analyzing Generation Z Purchase Intention Through Facebook’s Big Data by Vikas Kumar, Preeti, Shaiku Shahida Saheb, Sunil Kumari, Kanishka Pathak, Jai Kishan Chandel, Neeraj Varshney, Ankit Kumar

“…A conceptual façade was proposed after trotting out germane and urbane literature. The study focused exclusively on Generation Z population. …”
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Study on Deformation Mechanism and Control Measures of Tanziyan Landslide by Hai-chuan Tao, Yuan Zhang, Jia-xing Dong, Zhi-qiang Zhou, Xin-yue Gong, Sheng-wei Zhang

“…Studying the deformation and failure mechanism of the Tanziyan landslide in Yesanguan Town, Badong County, and designing the controlling measures are of great significance to ensure the sustainable development of urban planning and construction. In this paper, stability of Tanziyan landslide is analyzed using the calculation method of complex plane slip surface. …”
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The Incidence of Depression among the Population of Central Kazakhstan and Its Relationship with Sociodemographic Characteristics by L. Turgunova, Ye Laryushina, A. Turmukhambetova, B. Koichubekov, M. Sorokina, I. Korshukov

“…Participants included 777 urban and 1043 rural residents. Depressive symptoms assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). …”
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Enhancing Mini Waterfalls to Regulate Temperature in Interior Spaces of the Applied Design And Fine Art Department of Kabale University. by Tusiime, Gift

“…The results of this study have broader implications for architectural design and urban planning, promoting the integration of natural elements like mini waterfalls into smart building design and contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints in the built environment. …”
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Human health risk assessment of drinking water using heavy metal pollution index: a GIS-based investigation in mega city by Maria Latif, Iqra Nasim, Mubeen Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, Arifa Tahir, Muhammad Atif Irshad, Aamal A. Al-Mutairi, Ali Irfan, Sami A. Al-Hussain, Magdi E. A. Zaki

“…Abstract Contaminated drinking water poses a significant threat to public health, particularly in urban areas where industrial and environmental pollutants may affect water quality. …”
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100 essential questions for the future of agriculture by Yuming Hu, Taolan Zhao, Yafang Guo, Meng Wang, Kerstin Brachhold, Chengcai Chu, Andrew Hanson, Sachin Kumar, Rongcheng Lin, Wenjin Long, Ming Luo, Jian Feng Ma, Yansong Miao, Shaoping Nie, Yu Sheng, Weiming Shi, James Whelan, Qingyu Wu, Ziping Wu, Wei Xie, Yinong Yang, Chao Zhao, Lei Lei, Yong‐Guan Zhu, Qifa Zhang

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Discussion Paper for the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations - The housing crisis as a problem of intergenerational justice: The case of Germany by Elena Lutz

“…It should also provide for the needs of young generations, especially in urban areas. Concrete measures to achieve these goals include: a. …”
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Toward a circular carbon economy: Production of green C1 compounds through high-temperature CO2 electrolysis by Nan Zheng, Jing Zhu, Haitao Zhu, Jin Xuan, Haoran Xu, Meng Ni

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Closing the gap while standing still: clinimetric properties of a low-cost balance platform and a user-friendly app for posturography by Tom Vredeveld, John F. Stins, Annelies J. van Vliet, Vincent C.M. Tuinder, Stephan P.J. Ramaekers, Michel W. Coppieters, Annelies L. Pool-Goudzwaard

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Une statue de togatus découverte dans l’agglomération antique de Briord (Ain) by Thomas Le Saint Quinio, Maria-Pia Darblade-Audoin

“…The preliminary excavation focused on an urban district named “rue Saint-Didier, Les Ecolus”. …”
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Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design by Kizito Kayumba, Corneille Ntihabose, Sabine Musange Furere, Bernard Ngabo, Piero Irakiza, Felix K. Rubuga, Nathalie Umutoni, Ina Rukundo Kalisa, Pascal Birindabagabo, Emile Rwamasirabo, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Patience Mukundirukuri, Gashaija Absolomon, Sumana Dhanani, Jeanine Condo

“…Enhancing infrastructure would not only ensure better healthcare quality but also support the retention of providers in both urban and rural settings.…”
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