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View article: Multi-dimensional assessment of drought vulnerability with composite drought index and principal component analysis for socioeconomic development in Semi-Arid regions
Multi-dimensional assessment of drought vulnerability with composite drought index and principal component analysis for socioeconomic development in Semi-Arid regions Open
There are multiple drought indices, which are useful for monitoring various types of droughts. The multi-faceted effects of drought can be better estimated with the integration of various metrics. The drought conditions can be more accurat…
View article: Drought vulnerability assessment with meteorological drought indices for ensuring environmental justice
Drought vulnerability assessment with meteorological drought indices for ensuring environmental justice Open
Drought vulnerability assessment using meteorological drought indices is crucial for ensuring environmental justice. The analysis of precipitation deficits, temperature anomalies, and other climatic factors with the indices helps to identi…
View article: Implementing multi-criteria decision-making approaches to evaluate and map drought vulnerability with Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (Geo-AI) based investigations
Implementing multi-criteria decision-making approaches to evaluate and map drought vulnerability with Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (Geo-AI) based investigations Open
Assessing and mitigating drought vulnerability is crucial in the context of global climate change. This research aims to improve the precision of drought vulnerability assessments in future. The study identifies key parameters that influen…
View article: Spatio-temporal variability analysis for climatic factors in urban districts with statistical trend line data estimates for sustainable development
Spatio-temporal variability analysis for climatic factors in urban districts with statistical trend line data estimates for sustainable development Open
Spatio-temporal variability analysis of climate factors provides key information for sustainable development and adaptation to urban risks. This study examines the spatio-temporal variability of climatic factors in urban districts, utilizi…
View article: Watershed Prioritization with Respect to Flood Susceptibility in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) Using Geospatial Techniques for Sustainable Water Resource Management
Watershed Prioritization with Respect to Flood Susceptibility in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) Using Geospatial Techniques for Sustainable Water Resource Management Open
The rising demand for freshwater, driven by population growth, economic development, and climate change, necessitates proactive watershed management. This study focuses on prioritizing the watersheds of the Doon Valley in the Indian Himala…
View article: Predicting Potential Habitats and the Conservation of the Tasar Silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India
Predicting Potential Habitats and the Conservation of the Tasar Silkworm (Antheraea mylitta) in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India Open
The tasar silk production of India’s sericulture industry supports tribal livelihoods and economic sustainability. However, Antheraea mylitta Drury, 1773, the primary species for tasar silk, faces habitat threats due to deforestation, clim…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Influences of Urban Land Cover Changes on Thermal-Based Environmental Criticality and Its Prediction Using CA-ANN Model over Kolkata (India)
Spatio-Temporal Influences of Urban Land Cover Changes on Thermal-Based Environmental Criticality and Its Prediction Using CA-ANN Model over Kolkata (India) Open
Rapid urbanization and the consequent alteration in land use and land cover (LULC) significantly change the natural landscape and adversely affect hydrological cycles, biological systems, and various ecosystem services, especially in the d…
View article: Urban Watershed Management in the Doon Valley: A Geospatial Assessment of Himalayan Watersheds
Urban Watershed Management in the Doon Valley: A Geospatial Assessment of Himalayan Watersheds Open
Understanding the watershed’s topography and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) is essential for developing a watershed management policy. In this research, Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data, Survey of India (SOI) Toposheet, and multispectral sat…
View article: Harnessing geospatial tools to map the forest fire: Risk zonation in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Harnessing geospatial tools to map the forest fire: Risk zonation in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Open
Forest fires pose significant threats to the environment, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of communities reliant on forest resources, particularly in regions with diverse terrain like Pauri Garhwal District in Uttarakhand. This study pre…
View article: Dynamic Quantification and Characterization of Spatial Heterogeneity in Mid-Sized Urban Landscape of India
Dynamic Quantification and Characterization of Spatial Heterogeneity in Mid-Sized Urban Landscape of India Open
Quantifying landscape features and linking them to ecological processes is a key goal of landscape ecology. Urbanization, socio-economic growth, political influences, and morphology have extended built-up and urban regions from the core to…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Urban Carbon Storage and Its Dynamics Using InVEST Model
Spatio-Temporal Assessment of Urban Carbon Storage and Its Dynamics Using InVEST Model Open
Carbon storage estimates are essential for sustainable urban planning and development. This study examines the spatio-temporal effects of land use and land cover changes on the provision and monetary value of above- and below-ground carbon…
View article: Landslide hazard zonation (LHZ) mapping of Doon Valley using multi-criteria analysis method based on remote sensing and GIS techniques
Landslide hazard zonation (LHZ) mapping of Doon Valley using multi-criteria analysis method based on remote sensing and GIS techniques Open
The occurrence of landslides is a costly and cataclysmic natural hazard that mainly occurs in hilly areas due to factors like earthquakes, cloud burst, extreme rainfall, human pressure, etc. leading to loss of biodiversity, property, and l…
View article: Identifying influential climatic factors for urban risk studies in rapidly urbanizing Region
Identifying influential climatic factors for urban risk studies in rapidly urbanizing Region Open
Severe weather events, such as heat waves, floods, pollution, and health threats, are becoming more common in metropolitan places across the world. Overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and fast, unsustainable urbanization are some of the pro…
View article: Assessing Post-Monsoon Seasonal Soil Loss over Un-Gauged Stations of the Dwarkeswar and Shilabati Rivers, West Bengal, India
Assessing Post-Monsoon Seasonal Soil Loss over Un-Gauged Stations of the Dwarkeswar and Shilabati Rivers, West Bengal, India Open
This study employs the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model to evaluate soil loss within the Shilabati and Dwarkeswar River Basin of West Bengal, serving as a pilot investigation into soil erosion levels at ungauged stations during …
View article: Evaluating Urban Topography and Land Use Changes for Urban River Management Using Geospatial Techniques
Evaluating Urban Topography and Land Use Changes for Urban River Management Using Geospatial Techniques Open
This study focused on the urban river management using geospatial techniques of the Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) and its associated watersheds of the Bindal River and Rispana River. Shutter Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) Digital E…
View article: Leveraging machine learning algorithms for improved disaster preparedness and response through accurate weather pattern and natural disaster prediction
Leveraging machine learning algorithms for improved disaster preparedness and response through accurate weather pattern and natural disaster prediction Open
Globally, communities and governments face growing challenges from an increase in natural disasters and worsening weather extremes. Precision in disaster preparation is crucial in responding to these issues. The revolutionary influence tha…
View article: A Geographically Weighted Regression analysis of the underlying factors of Urban Heat Island phenomenon in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh
A Geographically Weighted Regression analysis of the underlying factors of Urban Heat Island phenomenon in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh Open
Urbanization is important for societal development. However, it is accompanied by environmental concerns, such as a rise in the temperature of the local area in comparison to that of its surroundings; this phenomenon is known as an Urban H…
View article: Effectiveness of Forest statutes in the conservation of Aravalli range in Urbanized complex- A case of Gurugram District (Haryana), India
Effectiveness of Forest statutes in the conservation of Aravalli range in Urbanized complex- A case of Gurugram District (Haryana), India Open
Gurugram is one of the major satellite cities of Delhi, which witnessed unprecedented growth in the past two decades. The city of Gurugram in Haryana State, India, has a fringe of Aravalli hills on either side as the western and the easter…
View article: AI-enabled strategies for climate change adaptation: protecting communities, infrastructure, and businesses from the impacts of climate change
AI-enabled strategies for climate change adaptation: protecting communities, infrastructure, and businesses from the impacts of climate change Open
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges we face today. The impacts of rising temperatures, sea levels, and extreme weather events are already being felt around the world and are only expected to worsen in the coming ye…
View article: Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) Mapping of the Doon Valley using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Landslide Hazard Zonation (LHZ) Mapping of the Doon Valley using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques Open
The occurrence of landslides is a cataclysmic natural hazard that mainly occurs in hilly areas due to factors like earthquakes, cloud burst, extreme rainfall, human pressure, etc. which causes loss of biodiversity, property, and life. Effe…
View article: Behavioral Economics in Consumer Decision-Making : Implications for Marketing Strategies
Behavioral Economics in Consumer Decision-Making : Implications for Marketing Strategies Open
This paper explores how insights from behavioral economics can influence consumer decision-making and improve marketing strategies. By analyzing cognitive biases such as loss aversion, anchoring, and social proof, the study highlights prac…
View article: Spatiotemporal Characterization Of Land Surface Temperature In Relation Landuse/Cover: A Spatial Autocorrelation Approach
Spatiotemporal Characterization Of Land Surface Temperature In Relation Landuse/Cover: A Spatial Autocorrelation Approach Open
The land use and land cover (LULC) characteristics of Ghaziabad have experienced dynamic changes because of the city’s ongoing industrialization and urbanisation processes. These shifts can be directly attributed to human actions. These sh…
View article: Analysis and Variation of the Maiac Aerosol Optical Depth in Underexplored Urbanized Area of National Capital Region, India
Analysis and Variation of the Maiac Aerosol Optical Depth in Underexplored Urbanized Area of National Capital Region, India Open
Aerosol monitoring is the emerging application field of satellite remote sensing. As a satellite-based indicator of aerosol concentration, aerosol optical depth (AOD) can aid in assessing the crucial effects of aerosols on the global envir…
View article: Land Use and Land Coverage Analysis with Google Earth Engine and Change Detection in the Sonipat District of the Haryana State in India
Land Use and Land Coverage Analysis with Google Earth Engine and Change Detection in the Sonipat District of the Haryana State in India Open
The natural environment is of the utmost significance not only for a particular location but also for the entire world. This is because the natural environment provides essential environmental services to the human population. However, the…
View article: Morphometric Analysis of Suswa River Basin Using Geospatial Techniques
Morphometric Analysis of Suswa River Basin Using Geospatial Techniques Open
Analysing the morphological features of the drainage basin helps to understand its hydrological characteristics and the association of water, with soil, topography, and vegetation of the catchment. Morphometric analysis reveals the linear,…
View article: Geospatial Technology-Based Analysis of Air Quality in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Geospatial Technology-Based Analysis of Air Quality in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The study evaluates the impacts of India’s COVID-19 lockdown and unlocking periods on the country’s ambient air quality. India experienced three strictly enforced lockdowns followed by unlocking periods where economic and social restrictio…
View article: Analysis, of multi-temporal remotely sensed spectral indices influence on ecology of Singrauli sub-district, Madhya Pradesh using an ecological impact index
Analysis, of multi-temporal remotely sensed spectral indices influence on ecology of Singrauli sub-district, Madhya Pradesh using an ecological impact index Open
In this paper, the ecological quality of Singrauli sub-district over a decade was investigated based on images of IRS LISS III and Landsat series of 2005, 2010 and 2015 respectively. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was employed to dev…
View article: Urban Green Space Planning and Development in Urban Cities Using Geospatial Technology: A Case Study of Noida
Urban Green Space Planning and Development in Urban Cities Using Geospatial Technology: A Case Study of Noida Open
Urban planning, with special attention to green space development, offers a relatively simple and low-cost solution to the impacts of climate change and urbanization faced by urban centres. The present work examines the spatial variability…
View article: Quantitative Estimation of Land Surface Temperature and Its Relationship with Land Use/Cover around Sonipat District, Haryana, India
Quantitative Estimation of Land Surface Temperature and Its Relationship with Land Use/Cover around Sonipat District, Haryana, India Open
Urbanization is a human activity that changes the surface of the earth and degrades the surroundings of major cities all over the world. The problem is more acute in many developing cities with a high population and rapid economic growth. …
View article: Multivariate and spatial analysis of reduced urban air pollution during COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi
Multivariate and spatial analysis of reduced urban air pollution during COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Open
Towards the end of 2019, a novel contagious virus (COVID-19) came out of Wuhan, China and turned into a disastrous pandemic.Many countries were completely or partially locked down.The ongoing pandemic has greatly affected our society and e…