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View article: Spatio-Temporal Changes of Particulate Matter (Pm 2.5) Over Brazil and its Correlation With Meteorological Variables
Spatio-Temporal Changes of Particulate Matter (Pm 2.5) Over Brazil and its Correlation With Meteorological Variables Open
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), classified as airborne, adversely affects human health and the environment. This study examined the concentration and variability of PM2.5 and its correlation with meteorological variables in Brazil. The an…
View article: Introducing the Mousavi Primate City Index for Iran’s Urban System assessment
Introducing the Mousavi Primate City Index for Iran’s Urban System assessment Open
The main goal of this research study is to analyze the urban system of Iran during the years 1956 to 2021 to propose a new model. This is done by examining the primate city index of the urban settlement system based on previous models. The…
View article: LAND USE MAPPING AND GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF THE BAHAWALNAGAR LANDSCAPE TRANSITION: UNRAVELING CLIMATE CHANGE FORCES
LAND USE MAPPING AND GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS OF THE BAHAWALNAGAR LANDSCAPE TRANSITION: UNRAVELING CLIMATE CHANGE FORCES Open
The study was conducted to monitor the transformation of Bahawalnagar Landscape due to Climate Change through GIS & RS techniques. Data was collected from the past 30 years from 1990 to 2020 with a 10-year interval. Similarly, climate data…
View article: REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN POPULATION DISTRIBUTION, DENSITY AND GROWTH IN PUNJAB-PAKISTAN: A GEOSPATIAL APPROACH
REGIONAL DISPARITIES IN POPULATION DISTRIBUTION, DENSITY AND GROWTH IN PUNJAB-PAKISTAN: A GEOSPATIAL APPROACH Open
The global population is unevenly distributed and growing at a pace, that is bringing disparities among resources and areas. The distribution and density are two important aspects of population studies and intrigue the attention of geograp…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Variations of Temperature in the Punjab Province, Pakistan
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Temperature in the Punjab Province, Pakistan Open
Identifying the temperature change at a regional level is one of the essential parameters to determine theintensity of climate change. The current investigation provides an examination of changing trends of temperature in thePunjab provinc…
View article: A satellite bioclimatology of Baluchistan in Southwestern Asia
A satellite bioclimatology of Baluchistan in Southwestern Asia Open
.The present study aimed at investigating the relationship between two variables of temperature and precipitation with vegetation dynamics in one of the arid and semi-arid regions of the world, i.e. Baluchistan in Southwestern Asia, which …
View article: THE IMPACT OF CLIMATIC FACTORS AND FOOD SECURITY ON DEMOGRAPHIC FERTILITY IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN THROUGH GEOSPATIAL STRUCTURAL MODELLING (GSSM)
THE IMPACT OF CLIMATIC FACTORS AND FOOD SECURITY ON DEMOGRAPHIC FERTILITY IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN THROUGH GEOSPATIAL STRUCTURAL MODELLING (GSSM) Open
: Punjab is not only the most fertile province of Pakistan but also the most fertile demographically with 3.4 total fertility rate. The fertility rate is an important demographic phenomenon that has significant implications for sustainable…
View article: WALKING ACCESSIBILITY OF URBAN GREEN SPACES IN COMPACT CITIES: A CASE STUDY OF BAHAWALPUR
WALKING ACCESSIBILITY OF URBAN GREEN SPACES IN COMPACT CITIES: A CASE STUDY OF BAHAWALPUR Open
Adequate supply of urban green spaces and ease to access these spaces is essential for the sustainable livelihood in modern day cities. Promoting use of urban green spaces is not only beneficial for the physical and mental wellbeing of the…
View article: APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE ALBEDO AND CLIMATE CHANGE OF THE PUNJAB-PAKISTAN: A SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE ALBEDO AND CLIMATE CHANGE OF THE PUNJAB-PAKISTAN: A SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS Open
The research is aimed at evaluating the process of urbanization and it’s spatio-temporal impacts on albedo and the changing climate of the Punjab. Climate change in urban areas has
become a public focal point, as urban development in our …
View article: Evaluating The Visitors’ Perception And Available Ecosystem Services In Urban Parks Of Lahore (Pakistan)
Evaluating The Visitors’ Perception And Available Ecosystem Services In Urban Parks Of Lahore (Pakistan) Open
Ecosystem services provided by urban parks play a significant role in visitors’ well-being. The provision of these services depends upon the well-designed green spaces built to fulfil the needs of people. As these services are linked with …
View article: REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS FOR MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF THE URBAN SPRAWL IN FAISALABAD-PAKISTAN
REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS FOR MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF THE URBAN SPRAWL IN FAISALABAD-PAKISTAN Open
Urban sprawl is a global phenomenon of present era and is mostly taking place in less developed countries. In LDCs there is a consistent and vibrant trend among the people to agglomerate in mega cities and large urban centers. This phenome…
View article: TRENDS AND VARIABILITY OF TEMPERATURE TIME SERIES OVER THE KANSHI CATCHMENT IN THE POTOHAR REGION OF PUNJAB-PAKISTAN
TRENDS AND VARIABILITY OF TEMPERATURE TIME SERIES OVER THE KANSHI CATCHMENT IN THE POTOHAR REGION OF PUNJAB-PAKISTAN Open
The variabilities and changing trends of temperature in the Potohar region have been examined in this study for the period of 1950-2018. Monthly data of mean, maximum and minimum temperature were acquired from Pakistan Meteorological Depar…
View article: CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE AND PREVALENCE OF FOOD SECURITY IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON AGRICULTURE AND PREVALENCE OF FOOD SECURITY IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN Open
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of temperature and rainfall variability in wheat and rice production for the period from 1981 to 2015 in Punjab, Pakistan. The datasets of climate and crops of 28 weather stati…
View article: Geo-spatial analysis of rainfall variability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Geo-spatial analysis of rainfall variability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan Open
This paper explores geo-spatial analysis of rainfall variability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. The concern region lies in the north-west of Pakistan and frequently faced the challenges of floods each year. This is an attempt to…
View article: Assessment and Validation of Land Surface Temperature (LST) Dynamics using Geo-spatial Techniques in Dera Ghazi Khan City, Pakistan
Assessment and Validation of Land Surface Temperature (LST) Dynamics using Geo-spatial Techniques in Dera Ghazi Khan City, Pakistan Open
The integrated practice of remote-sensing and GIS techniques provides an active tool for assessment of spatial and temporal variability of land features. Based on literature, it can be suggested that various studies over the recent years h…
View article: Assessment and Monitoring of VIIRS-DNB and SQML-L light Pollution in Lahore-Pakistan
Assessment and Monitoring of VIIRS-DNB and SQML-L light Pollution in Lahore-Pakistan Open
The usage of artificial light is excessive and improper. Earth's night picture has changed significantly from space and studies have shown that over-exposure to artificial light in the night can influence animals, the environment and human…
View article: Appraisal of Drought Indices based on Climatic Variability using DrinC Software for Potwar Region in Punjab Pakistan during 1981–2019
Appraisal of Drought Indices based on Climatic Variability using DrinC Software for Potwar Region in Punjab Pakistan during 1981–2019 Open
Drought is treated as a key natural disaster that affects numerous segments of the natural environment and economy throughout the world. Drought indices (DIs) were computed for Potwar region (PR) in Punjab-Pakistan, using DrinC software wh…
View article: Vulnerability Assessment of Urban Floods in Lahore, Pakistan using GIS based integrated Analytical Hierarchy Approach
Vulnerability Assessment of Urban Floods in Lahore, Pakistan using GIS based integrated Analytical Hierarchy Approach Open
Urban flooding is getting attention due to its adverse impact on urban lives in mega cities of the developing world particularly Pakistan. This study aims at finding a suitable methodology for mapping urban flooded areas to estimate urban …
View article: Spatial and Temporal Variations of Temperature in the Punjab Province, Pakistan
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Temperature in the Punjab Province, Pakistan Open
Identifying the temperature change at a regional level is one of the essential parameters to determine the intensity of climate change. The current investigation provides an examination of changing trends of temperature in the Punjab provi…
View article: GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using analytical hierarchy process: a case study of Astore region, Pakistan
GIS-based landslide susceptibility mapping using analytical hierarchy process: a case study of Astore region, Pakistan Open
In this study, landslide susceptibility analysis were undertaken in the Astore region, Pakistan. The Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques were used along with the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to fi…
View article: DETECTION OF LONG-TERM VEGETATION DEGRADATION IN BALUCHISTAN IN SOUTHWEST ASIA USING NDVI PRODUCTS OF THE MODIS SENSOR OF TERRA SATELLITE
DETECTION OF LONG-TERM VEGETATION DEGRADATION IN BALUCHISTAN IN SOUTHWEST ASIA USING NDVI PRODUCTS OF THE MODIS SENSOR OF TERRA SATELLITE Open
The present study aimed at investigating the long-term degradation of vegetation in Baluchistan in southwest Asia.To achieve the objective NDVI products of the MODIS sensor on Terra Satellite (MOD13A3) with spatial resolution of 1×1 km for…
View article: The Preliminary Study of Anthropogenic and Natural Drivers of Desertification in Drylands of South Punjab, Pakistan
The Preliminary Study of Anthropogenic and Natural Drivers of Desertification in Drylands of South Punjab, Pakistan Open
This study aims to investigate the perceptions of farmers residing in the drylands of south Punjab regarding the drivers of desertification mainly associated with meteorological and anthropogenic factors. Dataset of 399 respondents was col…
View article: The Preliminary Study of Anthropogenic and Natural Drivers of Desertification in Drylands of South Punjab, Pakistan
The Preliminary Study of Anthropogenic and Natural Drivers of Desertification in Drylands of South Punjab, Pakistan Open
This study aims to investigate the perceptions of farmers residing in the drylands of south Punjab regarding the drivers of desertification mainly associated with meteorological and anthropogenic factors. Dataset of 399 respondents was col…
View article: Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation Trends Observed at Some Selected Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation Trends Observed at Some Selected Districts of Punjab, Pakistan Open
Present study examines the trends of extreme daily temperature and rainfall indices in some selectedmeteorological stations/districts of the Punjab. Due to paucity of data only six weather stations were selected from thewhole Punjab, havin…
View article: Examination of Temperature Variability over Lahore (Pakistan) and Dhaka (Bangladesh): A Comparative Study
Examination of Temperature Variability over Lahore (Pakistan) and Dhaka (Bangladesh): A Comparative Study Open
Lahore and Dhaka are rapid expanding and over populated cities of South Asia located in Pakistan andBangladesh respectively. The present study focuses on the evaluation of temperature variability in comparison of bothcities. This study pri…
View article: Examination of Temperature Variability over Lahore (Pakistan) and Dhaka (Bangladesh): A Comparative Study
Examination of Temperature Variability over Lahore (Pakistan) and Dhaka (Bangladesh): A Comparative Study Open
Lahore and Dhaka are rapid expanding and over populated cities of South Asia located in Pakistan andBangladesh respectively. The present study focuses on the evaluation of temperature variability in comparison of bothcities. This study pri…
View article: Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation Trends Observed at Some Selected Districts of Punjab, Pakistan
Analysis of Temperature and Precipitation Trends Observed at Some Selected Districts of Punjab, Pakistan Open
Present study examines the trends of extreme daily temperature and rainfall indices in some selectedmeteorological stations/districts of the Punjab. Due to paucity of data only six weather stations were selected from thewhole Punjab, havin…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Areas Vulnerable to Urban Flooding: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan
Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Areas Vulnerable to Urban Flooding: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan Open
Identification of existing hotspots is one of the principal steps for evolving strategy to mitigate urbanflooding, an emerging problem in mega cities of developing countries. Therefore, this paper aims to provide aframework of assessing th…
View article: Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Areas Vulnerable to Urban Flooding: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan
Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Areas Vulnerable to Urban Flooding: A Case Study of Lahore, Pakistan Open
Identification of existing hotspots is one of the principal steps for evolving strategy to mitigate urbanflooding, an emerging problem in mega cities of developing countries. Therefore, this paper aims to provide aframework of assessing th…
View article: Evaluation of Residents Perception about Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Urban Green Spaces of Lahore, Pakistan
Evaluation of Residents Perception about Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Urban Green Spaces of Lahore, Pakistan Open
In a country like Pakistan, the presence of urban greening and parks are very essential for the well-being ofits citizens. The resident’s awareness about urban green spaces (UGSs) is essential as it would not only help towards ahealthier e…