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Urbanisation Footprints and the Distribution of Air Quality in Nairobi City, Kenya
14-44
Article ID: 3289
1384 (Abstract)
620 (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 -
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
473 (Abstract)
330 (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
1392 (Abstract)
587 (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 -
Satellite-Based Change Detection Techniques for Land Use and Land Cover Dynamics
155-180
Article ID: 13302
318 (Abstract)
151 (Download)
Abstract: The detection of change using satellites has become a fundamental feature to track the land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics at local to global levels. Through this review, the synthesis of progress in the Earth observation data sources, preprocessing, methodological frameworks, and validation practices has been taken into consideration, upon which credible mapping of... More
2026-08-11 -
Environmental Stress and Carbon Storage Optimization in Mining-Driven Land Use in Northern Shaanxi
163-177
Article ID: 13246
160 (Abstract)
117 (Download)
Abstract: This review synthesizes advances in simulating environmental stress effects and coordinating carbon storage optimization within mining-driven land use evolution, with a focus on the Shaanxi Northern Mining Area Basin. Intensive coal exploitation reshapes land use/land cover patterns through excavation, subsidence, waste dumping, and infrastructure expansion, while simultaneously intensifying coupled stresses such as soil degradation, vegetation... More
2026-06-23 -
Toward Sustainable Land Management in Morocco: Environmental Governance and the Role of Digital Tools
Loubna Bouaicha, Amine Berqia
1-27
Article ID: 11437
1038 (Abstract)
551 (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 -
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
849 (Abstract)
432 (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
745 (Abstract)
193 (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
883 (Abstract)
476 (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
2077 (Abstract)
477 (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 -
Nature-based Natural-hazard Preparedness: A Cross Section of Categorized Examples
Kyoo-Man Ha
33-44
Article ID: 5995
642 (Abstract)
505 (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
621 (Abstract)
338 (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
775 (Abstract)
434 (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
613 (Abstract)
326 (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
673 (Abstract)
526 (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 -
The Impact of Agricultural Sector Growth on Total National Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Southeast Asia
Eka Nurjati, Septian Adityawati
111–122
Article ID: 13315
313 (Abstract)
192 (Download)
Abstract: The agricultural sector plays a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in developing countries within the ASEAN region. Despite ASEAN’s status as a group of emerging economies, environmental pressures continue to increase alongside economic and demographic growth. This study aims to examine the determinants of greenhouse gas emissions in six ASEAN countries—Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand,... More
2026-05-08 -
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
655 (Abstract)
417 (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
1011 (Abstract)
421 (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 -
Policy Gaps in Land and Resource Planning: A Global Comparative Assessment
135-156
Article ID: 12870
380 (Abstract)
436 (Download)
Abstract: Integrated land and resource planning is critical for achieving global sustainability goals, yet a persistent chasm separates policy ambition from on-the-ground outcomes. The review article undertakes a comparative evaluation across the world to diagnose the systemic gaps of the policy that is leading to this implementation failure. We come up with a general typology of... More
2026-02-09 -
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
804 (Abstract)
746 (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
940 (Abstract)
473 (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
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