Urbanization
View article: Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria.
Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria. Open
View article: Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria.
Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria. Open
View article: The Commercial Ecology and Social Mechanisms of Shops in Guangzhou’s Urban Villages: A Literature Review and Empirical Survey
The Commercial Ecology and Social Mechanisms of Shops in Guangzhou’s Urban Villages: A Literature Review and Empirical Survey Open
This paper investigates the business operations of shops in Guangzhou’s urban villages, aiming to clarify how grassroots commerce interacts with urban renewal. Urban villages, as transitional spaces, accommodate dense clusters of small ret…
View article: Demographic Decoupling: Population Pyramids, Aging Transitions, and the Rethinking of Migration Theory
Demographic Decoupling: Population Pyramids, Aging Transitions, and the Rethinking of Migration Theory Open
The global demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation characterized by significant shifts in population structures, most notably the widespread phenomenon of aging populations and changing fertility rates. This paper int…
View article: The Urban Heat Penalty: Quantifying Climate Change Amplification in Global Megacities
The Urban Heat Penalty: Quantifying Climate Change Amplification in Global Megacities Open
Global megacities, housing a significant portion of the world's population, are increasingly vulnerable to the compounded effects of urban heat island (UHI) phenomena and anthropogenic climate change. This paper introduces and quantifies t…
View article: Sewage Treatment Plants: Occupational Safety Risks and Health Hazards
Sewage Treatment Plants: Occupational Safety Risks and Health Hazards Open
Increasing population and urbanization cause water consumption and wastewater generation to increase. Developing water resources without proper treatment causes water levels to drop and water ecosystems to be damaged. Therefore, the operat…
View article: Planetary Domestication: Re-evaluating the Mechanisms and Legacies of Global Agrarian Expansion
Planetary Domestication: Re-evaluating the Mechanisms and Legacies of Global Agrarian Expansion Open
The concept of "planetary domestication" offers a transformative lens through which to understand the profound and enduring impact of human agricultural activities on Earth's systems. Beginning with the Neolithic Revolution, humanity embar…
View article: Intertwined Destinies: Climate, Migration, and River Systems in Indus Valley Transformations
Intertwined Destinies: Climate, Migration, and River Systems in Indus Valley Transformations Open
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourished across vast regions of South Asia before undergoing significant transformations. This paper explores the intricate and reciprocal relationships bet…
View article: Demographic Tectonics: Reconsidering Mobility Transition in an Era of Asymmetric Global Futures
Demographic Tectonics: Reconsidering Mobility Transition in an Era of Asymmetric Global Futures Open
This paper introduces the concept of "Demographic Tectonics" to re-evaluate the classical Mobility Transition Theory within the context of contemporary global demographic shifts and increasingly asymmetric global futures. Traditional theor…
View article: Planetary Urbanization and the Unmaking of Regional Worlds: Towards a Critical Geography of Extraction
Planetary Urbanization and the Unmaking of Regional Worlds: Towards a Critical Geography of Extraction Open
This paper critically examines the intricate relationship between planetary urbanization and the profound transformation, or "unmaking," of regional worlds, particularly through the lens of intensified resource extraction. Moving beyond co…
View article: Dataset: Understanding of Urban Sustainable Transport Attitudes: Evidence from Jakarta
Dataset: Understanding of Urban Sustainable Transport Attitudes: Evidence from Jakarta Open
View article: International Journal of Urban Design and Development
International Journal of Urban Design and Development Open
View article: Discussion on Digital Protection and Inheritance Strategy of Rural Cultural Heritage
Discussion on Digital Protection and Inheritance Strategy of Rural Cultural Heritage Open
With the acceleration of urbanization and modernization, rural cultural heritage is facing unprecedented challenges. In order to effectively protect and inherit these precious cultural resources, this paper systematically analyzes the appl…
View article: Phase Transitions in Neolithic Settlement: Topological Signatures from Jericho, Çatalhöyük, 'Ain Ghazal
Phase Transitions in Neolithic Settlement: Topological Signatures from Jericho, Çatalhöyük, 'Ain Ghazal Open
The Neolithic period in the Near East witnessed profound transformations in human societies, marked by the adoption of agriculture and the establishment of permanent settlements. These changes, often termed the Neolithic Revolution, were n…
View article: GIS-based Soil Erosion Assessment Using Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) in Aizawl District, Mizoram, India
GIS-based Soil Erosion Assessment Using Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) in Aizawl District, Mizoram, India Open
Soil erosion poses a significant global environmental challenge, particularly in developing countries. However, Aizawl district, Mizoram, a region characterized by undulating topography, high mean annual precipitation, and anthropogenic pr…
View article: Adaptive Modernity in Times of Scarcity
Adaptive Modernity in Times of Scarcity Open
Urban housing built between 1949 and the commercialization of the housing market in the 1980s in China has gained increasing attention from architectural historians and conservationists. Once colloquially dismissed as ‘old, dilapidated, an…
View article: Experiencing Porta Nuova: a flaneur’s promenade through global capital and urban memory
Experiencing Porta Nuova: a flaneur’s promenade through global capital and urban memory Open
View article: Integrating Satellite Remote Sensing and Dynamic GIS for Urban Flood Risk Modelling in Ulaanbaatar City
Integrating Satellite Remote Sensing and Dynamic GIS for Urban Flood Risk Modelling in Ulaanbaatar City Open
Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of natural disasters globally. In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, rapid urbanization and high population density have heightened susceptibility to flood disasters, particularly those associa…
View article: Smart Selective Collection of Waste-Derived Secondary Raw Materials: An Overview of Advances, Research Gaps, and Technological Prospects
Smart Selective Collection of Waste-Derived Secondary Raw Materials: An Overview of Advances, Research Gaps, and Technological Prospects Open
The rapid urbanization coupled with escalating consumption presents notable challenges for the management of secondary raw materials, particularly in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. This study see…
View article: Assessing green walls’ effects on outdoor human thermal exposure in temperate climate cities
Assessing green walls’ effects on outdoor human thermal exposure in temperate climate cities Open
View article: Flood Risk Assessment in the Greater Bay Area Based on Multidimensional Dynamic Data
Flood Risk Assessment in the Greater Bay Area Based on Multidimensional Dynamic Data Open
This study addresses the current situation of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a core economic development zone in China that is frequently threatened by flood disasters. We collected 13 types of indicator data and employe…
View article: Deep Learning-Based Lightweight and Efficient Garbage Classification with Two-Phase Fine-Tuning of MobileNetV2
Deep Learning-Based Lightweight and Efficient Garbage Classification with Two-Phase Fine-Tuning of MobileNetV2 Open
The rapid urbanization and population growth have necessitated the development of intelligent and connected solutions integrated into IoT systems to optimize waste collection , reduce processing costs, and improve the quality of the urban …
View article: Land Dynamics And Issues Of Social Inclusion: Rethinking Sustainable Metropolitanization Of Greater Lomé Beyond Institutional Constraints
Land Dynamics And Issues Of Social Inclusion: Rethinking Sustainable Metropolitanization Of Greater Lomé Beyond Institutional Constraints Open
Greater Lomé is experiencing rapid population growth and significant urban expansion. Covering an area of 425.6 km², it has a density of only 71 inhabitants per hectare, posing substantial institutional challenges to sustainable metropolit…
View article: The Fragile Pareto: Smart Cities, Gentrification, and the Shifting Sands of Urban Hierarchy
The Fragile Pareto: Smart Cities, Gentrification, and the Shifting Sands of Urban Hierarchy Open
The rise of smart cities promises urban efficiency and improved quality of life through technological advancements. However, this techno-optimistic narrative often overlooks a critical social paradox: the exacerbation of gentrification and…
View article: Disentangling public perceptions to pave the way for pollinator-friendly roadsides
Disentangling public perceptions to pave the way for pollinator-friendly roadsides Open
Introduction Rapid urbanization and land use changes have resulted in extensive road coverage, making roadsides increasingly important as critical landscapes that can support biodiversity. Pollinator-friendly roadsides offer ecological ben…
View article: Data from The Association between Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Prostate Cancer and Environmental Factors in Mainland China
Data from The Association between Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Prostate Cancer and Environmental Factors in Mainland China Open
Background:In China, the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer are increasing. In this study, we analyzed the spatial-temporal distribution characteristics of prostate cancer incidence and mortality in China and explored the potential…
View article: Post-Collapse Trajectories: Reconfiguring Maya Sociopolitical Landscapes from Chichen Itzá to Mayapan
Post-Collapse Trajectories: Reconfiguring Maya Sociopolitical Landscapes from Chichen Itzá to Mayapan Open
The Terminal Classic period (ca. A.D. 800-1000) witnessed profound transformations across the Maya lowlands, culminating in the widespread abandonment of southern Maya cities and a significant demographic shift to the northern Yucatan Peni…
View article: Stochastic Phylogeography Reveals Bantu Dispersal Routes and Pace
Stochastic Phylogeography Reveals Bantu Dispersal Routes and Pace Open
The Bantu expansion represents one of the most significant demographic phenomena in human history, profoundly reshaping the linguistic, genetic, and cultural landscape of sub-Saharan Africa. Originating approximately 4,000 to 5,000 years a…
View article: Cosmopolitanism, Capital, and Conflict: Tang Globalism and the Song Fiscal-Military Revolution
Cosmopolitanism, Capital, and Conflict: Tang Globalism and the Song Fiscal-Military Revolution Open
The Tang dynasty (618-907 CE) in China is often celebrated for its unparalleled cosmopolitanism, marked by vibrant international trade, extensive cultural exchange, and an open societal ethos. This period of "Tang Globalism" fostered signi…
View article: Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts.
Asymmetrical Pyramids, Fragmented Flows: Rethinking Mobility Transition in Post-Demographic Shift Contexts. Open
The global demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by aging populations and shifting age structures, often resulting in "asymmetrical pyramids." This paper critically examines the traditional theories o…