Spatial zoning for sustainable eucalyptus plantations: Optimizing land use via ecosystem service supply-demand matching by Xiaoqing Zhao, Jiajia He, Shijie Zhou, Pei Huang, Junwei Pu, Yanlin Wang, Min Feng

“…Extensive eucalyptus introduction alters land use patterns and ecosystem services (ES). Understanding ecosystem service supply-demand (SDES) relationships is therefore crucial for regional sustainability. …”
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Spatial characteristics of soil potassium in the early stage of vegetation restoration and influencing factors in southwest China’s karst region by Yunjie Wu, Yujie Wu, Peiran He, Qian Meng, Runze Wang, Mingyi Zhang, Guo Yuan, Yue Zhao, Xin Tian

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Spatial Evolution of Villages in China’s Rural Return Process: A Study of Village-Scale Transformations in Zhejiang Province by Zhaoteng Jin, Kai Gong, Yifei Pei, Naoko Saio

“…By analyzing migration patterns, residential choices, and subsequent spatial transformations, this research elucidates how urban-to-rural migrants reshape spatial structures at the village level and integrate into local communities. …”
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Regional Climate Drives Spatial Variation in Species Richness in the Most Diverse Family of Neotropical Snakes (Colubroidea: Dipsadidae) by Juan P. Ramírez, Julián A. Velasco, Tod W. Reeder

“…For this work, we set out to identify the factors that determine the spatial variation in richness of the hyperdiverse snake family Dipsadidae. …”
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Strategic Alignment of Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development: Efficiency Evaluation and Spatial Analysis in China’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry by Zhenghan Chen, Quan Zhang, Tianzhen Tang, Mingran Deng

“…Through a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Spatial Durbin Model (SDM), we systematically evaluated TIE patterns using panel data from 11 provinces. …”
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Automated Digitization Approach for Road Intersections Mapping: Leveraging Azimuth and Curve Detection from Geo-Spatial Data by Ahmad M. Senousi, Wael Ahmed, Xintao Liu, Walid Darwish

“…The technique combines plane surveying principles (including line-bearing analysis and curve detection) with spatial analytics to automatically identify intersections, characterize their connectivity patterns, and assign unique identifiers based on configurable parameters. …”
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Rapid Colonisation of Synanthropic Stone Martens in a Highly Urbanised Region: Insights From Temporal and Spatial Analysis by Karen Cox, Jan Gouwy, Joachim Mergeay, Sabrina Neyrinck, Koen Van Den Berge

“…Motorways, however, significantly shaped recolonisation patterns, reducing gene flow, while other elements such as built‐up areas, secondary roads or waterways showed an additional though very small effect. …”
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Impact of Urban Spatial Compactness on Carbon Emissions: Heterogeneity at the County Level in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Area, China by Muhan Li, Minghao Zuo, Saiyi Chen, Shuang Tang, Tian Chen, Jia Liu

“…Urban spatial compactness is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable urban development. …”
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Effects of nitrogen fertilization and bioenergy crop type on spatial distributions of extracellular hydrolases associated with nitrogen and phosphorus acquisition by Jianwei Li, Xuehan Wang, Siyang Jian, Lahiru Gamage, Dafeng Hui, Philip A. Fay

“…Abstract Extracellular hydrolases associated with nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) acquisition are important for soil nutrient cycling. The spatiotemporal patterns of N- and P-hydrolases were rarely studied under N fertilization. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Pervasiveness of Indigenous Settlement in Oak Landscapes of Southern New England, US, During the Late Holocene by Stephen J. Tulowiecki, Brice B. Hanberry, Marc D. Abrams

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MultiModal Ensemble Approach Leveraging Spatial, Skeletal, and Edge Features for Enhanced Bangla Sign Language Recognition by Khan Abrar Shams, Md. Rafid Reaz, Mohammad Ryan Ur Rafi, Sanjida Islam, Md. Shahriar Rahman, Rafeed Rahman, Md. Tanzim Reza, Mohammad Zavid Parvez, Subrata Chakraborty, Biswajeet Pradhan, Abdullah Alamri

“…This analysis demonstrates that considering multiple modalities can significantly improve the system’s overall performance in hand pattern recognition.…”
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Temporal and spatial dynamics of bovine spongiform encephalopathy prevalence in Akmola Province, Kazakhstan: Implications for disease management and control by Satia N. Lubis, Bakhtiyor Menglikulov, Rustem Shichiyakh, Qodirov Farrux, Bobojonov O. Khakimboy Ugli, Tadjibaeva M. Karimbaevna, Kholmirzaev Ulugbek, Suyunova Z. Bakhtiyarovna, Jurabekova Khabiba, I.B. Sapaev, Saidov Jasur

“…Our findings offer valuable insights into the spatiotemporal patterns of BSE prevalence and its implications for disease management.…”
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Route Planning for Flexible Bus Services in Regional Cities and Rural Areas: Combining User Preferences with Spatial Analysis by Stefanos Tsigdinos, Christos Karolemeas, Maria Siti, Kalliopi Papadaki, Konstantinos Athanasopoulos, Panagiotis G. Tzouras

“…Flexible public transport is defined as a future mobility solution that adapts to user needs and the fluctuating demand patterns that mainly appear in rural areas. However, the temporal variations in traveler preferences for flexible bus services remain largely unexplored in existing research. …”
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Web-based spatial decision support system for optimum route to forest fires: A case of Viphya plantations by Harineck Mayamiko Tholo, Wilfred Kadewa, Chikondi Chisenga, Steve Gondwe, Emmanuel Zuza, Weston Mwase, Billy Kachingwe, Jabulani Nyengere

“…The SDSS facilitated the identification of optimal routes to mitigate transportation costs and provided insights into spatial patterns of fire vulnerability, revealing areas that may be inaccessible within the optimal timeframe. …”
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Crop Water Productivity: Within-Field Spatial Variation in Irrigated Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) by Keegan Hammond, Ruth Kerry, Ross Spackman, April Hulet, Bryan G. Hopkins, Matt A. Yost, Neil C. Hansen

“…Using a water balance method at 66 field points, ET exhibited significant spatial clustering for each HI (<i>p</i> < 0.001 for all HIs), though spatial patterns varied among HIs. …”
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DGL-STFA: Predicting lithium-ion battery health with dynamic graph learning and spatial–temporal fusion attention by Zheng Chen, Quan Qian

“…The intricate battery degradation process is influenced by evolving spatial and temporal interactions among health indicators. …”
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Electromyography-Based Gesture Recognition With Explainable AI (XAI): Hierarchical Feature Extraction for Enhanced Spatial-Temporal Dynamics by Jungpil Shin, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Sota Konnai, Shu Hoshitaka, Pankoo Kim

“…Each branch of the proposed model was designed to extract hierarchical features, capturing both global and detailed spatial-temporal relationships to ensure feature effectiveness. …”
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Selection of Optimal Diagnostic Positions for Early Nutrient Deficiency in Cucumber Leaves Based on Spatial Distribution of Raman Spectra by Zhaolong Hou, Yaxuan Wang, Feng Tan, Jiaxin Gao, Feng Jiao, Chunjie Su, Xin Zheng

“…However, visual analysis of the spatial distribution of positions with lower similarity values reveals consistent spectral similarity distribution patterns across different treatment groups, with the lower similarity values predominantly observed at the leaf margins, near the main veins, and at the leaf base. …”
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Criminological Insights: A Comprehensive Spatial Analysis of Crime Hot Spots of Property Offenses in Malaysia's Urban Centers by Azizul Ahmad, Tarmiji Masron, Syahrul Nizam Junaini, Mohamad Hardyman Barawi, Mohd Sofian Redzuan, Yoshinari Kimura, Norita Jubit, Luqman Haqim Bismelah, Asykal Syakinah Mohd Ali

“…The findings contribute to the broader understanding of crime prevention in Malaysia, underscoring the importance of GIS technology and the need for strategic interventions tailored to specific crime patterns. This study provides critical insights for policymakers and law enforcement to formulate evidence-based strategies, enhance public safety, and inform future crime prevention efforts.…”
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Ecological Factors at Fine Spatial Scale Associated With Habitat Use by Tigers in Western Terai Arc Landscape, Nepal by Shyam Kumar Shah, Jhamak Bahadur Karki, Balram Bhatta, Naresh Subedi, Rabin Bahadur K. C., Rabin Kadariya, Ajay Karki, Umesh Paudel, Babu Ram Lamichhane, Arjun Thapa

“…We highlight the importance of periodic assessment of tiger habitat use in this globally significant source site to monitor changes in spatial habitat use patterns, serving as a measure of the effectiveness of wildlife management interventions.…”
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