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• Urbanisation Footprints and the Distribution of Air Quality in Nairobi City, Kenya

  Maurice O Oyugi

  14-44

  
  Article ID: 3289
  925  (Abstract) 297  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Various postulations on the relationship between urban morphology and air quality are qualitative. This fails to establish the strength of the contributions of each morphological parameter in the spatial distribution of the air quality. It is this gap in knowledge that this study sought to fill by modelling the correlation existing between the urban morphological... More

  2021-09-01

• Toward Sustainable Land Management in Morocco: Environmental Governance and the Role of Digital Tools

  Loubna Bouaicha, Amine Berqia

  1-27

  
  Article ID: 11437
  455  (Abstract) 213  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Sustainable land management is a pressing challenge in Morocco, where environmental pressures, rapid urbanization, and informal land practices undermine legal frameworks and planning efforts. Despite progress in service digitization, land governance remains weakened by inefficiency, overlapping claims, limited environmental oversight, and poor integration between cadastral data and ecological regulations. This paper examines the environmental and... More

  2025-09-08

• Identification of Limiting Factors and Engineering Selection for Agricultural Development of Barren Grassland: A Systems Engineering Approach

  Zhaoya Chen, Yinuo Zhao, Boan Shi, Yaheng Chen, Xinxing Zhang

  351-367

  
  Article ID: 7788
  151  (Abstract) 68  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Agricultural land development is a pivotal strategy for addressing the global food security crisis. Barren grassland, especially those in mountainous regions, constitutes critical areas where cultivation can substantially enhance land resources. This study highlights the necessity for a precise correlation between land development initiatives and constraints in order to optimize efficiency and enhance the effectiveness of such... More

  2025-04-11

• Exploring the Interplay of Land Use Transformation and Its Environmental Impacts: A Case Study of Sonipat District, Haryana

  Niraj Kumar, Tejbir Singh Rana, Subhash Anand

  76–88

  
  Article ID: 7997
  772  (Abstract) 226  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Land use transformations in Sonipat District, Haryana, driven by urbanization, industrialization, and land acquisitions, have posed significant ecological and socio-economic challenges, particularly concerning food security. This study investigates the interplay between these land use changes and their environmental implications at macro (district) and micro (village) levels, focusing on agricultural productivity and resource sustainability. The study... More

  2025-01-23

• Nature-based Natural-hazard Preparedness: A Cross Section of Categorized Examples

  Kyoo-Man Ha

  33-44

  
  Article ID: 5995
  415  (Abstract) 317  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Despite prevailing interests, no rigorous research has been conducted to examine the role of nature in natural-hazard preparedness. This systematic review aimed to describe how nature can reduce the impacts of natural hazards during the preparedness stage. The study focuses on the land, water, and air systems and on three types of stakeholders: international organizations, developed... More

  2024-03-01

• Design of Artificial Beaches at Sheltered and Exposed Sites

  Leo van Rijn, Arjan Mol, Merel Kroeders

  588–610

  
  Article ID: 7444
  279  (Abstract) 114  (Download)
  

  Abstract: The paper is focused on the design of artificial sand beaches at sheltered and exposed sites. The methodology applied includes the study of the most essential design parameters and the application of numerical models to compute the beach erosion and maintenance. The computed erosion volume decreases for coarser sand (0.5 mm sand instead of 0.3... More

  2025-01-14

• Prediction and Modelling of Land Use Change in Pesawaran District Lampung Using ANN and Cellular Automata

  Irma lusi Nugraheni, Mustofa Usman, Sutarto Sutarto

  46-62

  
  Article ID: 8934
  231  (Abstract) 152  (Download)
  

  Abstract: The simultaneous increase in development in Pesawaran Regency is closely correlated with the intense competition for land use. However, low policy implementation effectiveness has led to construction beyond designated spatial plan. The study used a quantitative survey using Landsat images in 2016, 2019, and 2022. The data analysis techniques used geographic information systems integrated with Artificial Neural... More

  2025-05-27

• Conceptual Design of a Flood-Adjusted Land Value Index (FALVI) Methodology for Urban Areas: A Study Case at Bandung City, Indonesia

  Maya Malinda, Robby Yussac Tallar, Olga Chaterina Pattipawaej, Golan Geldoffer Mauregar

  343–352

  
  Article ID: 7250
  315  (Abstract) 148  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Addressing these water management challenges requires a comprehensive and integrated approach. Floods and other water-related challenges in urban areas can have an impact on land values. However, the lack of studies has developed a comprehensive index methodology related to examining floods and land value relationships for urban areas. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is... More

  2024-12-24

• Sustainable Tourism Development in the Ždiar Highland Municipality in the Transition Zone of the Tatra Biosphere Reserve (Slovakia)

  Veronika Piscová, Zuzana Pucherová, Regína Mišovičová, Gabriel Bugár, Juraj Hreško, Katarína Vitálišová, Andrej Sedlák

  381-400

  
  Article ID: 9000
  224  (Abstract) 92  (Download)
  

  Abstract: The Goral municipality of Ždiar (a Conservation Reserve of Folk Architecture since 1977) is one of the most attractive areas in Slovakia under the growing influence of the developing tourism. Since 1949 it has been part of the protection zone of the Tatra National Park and since 1993 it has been part of the transition... More

  2025-05-09

• Assessing Carbon Sequestration and Biomass Distribution across Diverse Land Use Types in Ban Krang Subdistrict, Phitsanulok Province

  Gitsada Panumonwatee, Rudklow Premprasit, Savent Pampasit

  214–224

  
  Article ID: 7169
  341  (Abstract) 174  (Download)
  

  Abstract: This study investigates carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration and biomass distribution across various plant components and land use types in Ban Krang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province, with the goal of enhancing carbon management strategies. Field surveys were conducted using 14 plots of 40x40 meters to quantify biomass and estimate CO₂ sequestration across different vegetation types.... More

  2024-12-02

• Increasing Area of Banlaem Mangrove Forest at Nakhon Si Thammarat in Southern Thailand: Land Cover Changes and Predictive Models

  Sinlapachat Pungpa , Sirilak Chumkiew

  453-468

  
  Article ID: 8264
  355  (Abstract) 147  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Land cover changes significantly affect mangrove forests, driven by both anthropogenic activities and natural processes. The Banlaem mangrove in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, supports numerous mangrove plantation projects but lacks comprehensive assessments and monitoring related to land cover changes. This study aimed to (1) investigate land cover changes in the Banlaem mangrove from 1995 to... More

  2025-05-14

• Impact of Urbanization on Temperature Regime in Indian Subcontinent—A Case Study of Patna City

  Avinash Kumar Singh, Manoj Kumar, Shailendra K. Mandal

  196-204

  
  Article ID: 6883
  324  (Abstract) 182  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Land use change ranks as the second most significant human-made factor affecting climate, following greenhouse gas emissions. Patna is rapidly expanding cities in Bihar state. Urbanization caused substantial alterations in land use patterns in Patna, driven by its rapid urban growth and increasing population. Urbanization and population growth caused a rapid increase in built structures... More

  2024-11-26

• The Role of Pigs in the Carbon Footprint of Red Meat in Canada

  James A. Dyer, Raymond L. Desjardins

  11-26

  
  Article ID: 7811
  447  (Abstract) 225  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Global livestock production is a major driver of climate change. Lumping beef and pork together as red meat masks important differences in their carbon footprints, land uses, and social status. These two red meat choices in Canada were compared by using a meta-model of the Unified Livestock Industry and Crop Emissions Estimation System (ULICEES). ULICEES calculated fossil... More

  2025-03-18

• A Comparison among Different Machine Learning Algorithms in Land Cover Classification Based on the Google Earth Engine Platform: The Case Study of Hung Yen Province, Vietnam

  Le Thi Lan, Tran Quoc Vinh, Pham Quy Giang

  132-139

  
  Article ID: 6652
  423  (Abstract) 190  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Based on the Google Earth Engine cloud computing data platform, this study employed three algorithms including Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, and Classification and Regression Tree to classify the current status of land covers in Hung Yen province of Vietnam using Landsat 8 OLI satellite images, a free data source with reasonable spatial and temporal resolution. The results of the study show that all three... More

  2024-11-19

• Community Engagement as a Mediator between Land Suitability and Investment in Facilities on Tourism Potential in Huangma Village, China

  Ling Cai, Zaharah Mohd Yusoff, Nor Aizam Adnan

  299-316

  
  Article ID: 9625
  456  (Abstract) 38  (Download)
  

  Abstract: This study examines the influence of land suitability and investment in facilities on tourism potential, with a particular focus on the mediating role of community engagement. While previous research has explored the impact of environmental and infrastructural factors on tourism development, few studies have examined the interactive effects of community engagement in maximizing these benefits. This... More

  2025-07-21

• Evaluation of Ecological Capability and Current Establishment of Industrial, Rural, and Urban Development Using GIS in Parts of Fars Province, Iran

  Masoud Masoudi, Ayda Ranjbar Sarvestani

  72-82

  
  Article ID: 6736
  451  (Abstract) 265  (Download)
  

  Abstract: Land utilization without considering suitability can lead to capital loss and environmental degradation. Effective land use planning is crucial for managing environmental resources. The present study in three counties of Fars Province in southern Iran confidently assessed the ecological capability for industrial, rural, and urban development. This study employed a rigorous methodology to examine six general... More

  2024-09-06

• Assessing the Convergence of Cropland Ecological Balance: A Panel Data Analysis of 13 Major Agricultural Countries

  Orhan Şimşek, İlkay Güler, Sefa Özbek, Mustafa Naimoğlu, Zafer Adalı

  16-34

  
  Article ID: 7676
  1557  (Abstract) 176  (Download)
  

  Abstract: This study investigates the convergence hypothesis and stochastic dynamics of agricultural land use and ecological balance across 13 major agricultural countries from 1992 to 2022. The study's concentrated samples are Russia, the United States, the Netherlands, Brazil, Germany, China, France, Spain, Italy, Canada, Belgium, Indonesia, and India. The research uncovers notable variations in ecological balance... More

  2025-06-24