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Context and background  Rapid urbanization in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria, has led to significant changes in its urban climate, manifesting as Urban Heat Islands (UHIs). Goal and Objectives: This study assesses the...

Road traffic crashes are among the leading causes of death and injury worldwide. While urban planning and design are known to influence road safety, it is not clear how features of the built environment contribute to tra...

Abstract Background Understanding the association between birds, zoonotic infections, and urban environments is increasingly important due to industrialization and emerging zoonoses. Investigating the diversity, structur...

Materias / palabras clave: urban governance, cities, communities, urban policy, urban development, public administration; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: H...

Materias / palabras clave: urban informatics, urban planning, urban computing, remote sensing, smart cities, big data; Science: Mathematics: Instruments and machines: Electronic computers. Computer science; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. R...

Materias / palabras clave: urban planning, urbanism, urban phenomena, cities, sustainability, urban; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology: City planning

Materias / palabras clave: urban public policy, urban and city history, urban interventions, preservation and urban renewal; Social Sciences: Communities. Classes. Races: Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology

Materias / palabras clave: urban policy, urban sociology, urban planning, spatial analysis, metropolitan development, city politics; Geography. Anthropology. Recreation: Human ecology. Anthropogeography: Settlements: Cities. Urban geography; Socia...

Applied studies on the spatial form and the manner of physical-spatial development of cities are essential in addressing contemporary urban issues and meeting both present and future needs of citizens. The built environm...

Urban sprawl, the uncoordinated and spatially dispersed expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands, poses significant challenges to sustainable development, resulting in the loss of agricultural and forest lan...

Rapid urbanisation across Africa is placing increasing strain on urban governance systems, intensifying long-standing challenges such as infrastructure deficits, inefficient service delivery, and limited institutional ca...

This study explores the relationship between urban development and air pollution in Thailand by analyzing remote sensing nightlight data and carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations over six years (2019-2024). Using data from...

Abstract This study investigates the evolving urban morphology and landscape fragmentation in Kuwait by integrating fractal analysis, spatial statistics, and landscape metrics. Utilizing historical land use and land cove...

Adaptation and regeneration of vulnerable urban fabrics in Babol appear essential to prevent further damage. The aim of this study is to regenerate vulnerable urban fabrics in Babol in the face of flood crises. To achiev...

Reconciling urban expansion with ecological integrity is a key objective of the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly in fluvial and coastal cities. Their extensive river networks and urban wetlan...

Italian historic centres face critical challenges balancing heritage conservation with contemporary needs, particularly in regions like Calabria where smaller settlements experience depopulation, decay, and inadequate se...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

The WHO estimates that by 2050, 70% of the global population will reside in urban areas—centers of opportunity but also major health risks. Urbanization contributes to the rise of non-communicable chronic diseases, lin...

Urban informality and climate change pose significant challenges for urban planning in rapidly growing cities in the Global South. This study conducts a qualitative content analysis of 45 spatial planning instruments add...

The expansion of human populations associated with urbanization results in extensive modification of natural habitats. While many species cannot persist in these highly modified environments, some species adopt new strat...

Abstract Background Health insurance is essential for providing access to healthcare, particularly for older individuals. Disparities in awareness and understanding among elderly individuals in urban and rural areas may ...

Abstract This study provides a comprehensive dataset (FAIRUrbTemp) that addresses the lack of high-resolution urban air temperature data across Europe. It compiles sub-hourly street-level air temperature data from 811 lo...

The paper analyses the legally established practice of agriculture has been forced out of the urban environment as land value increases with higher population densities. It’s stated, that cities and surrounding urban e...

IntroductionUnder the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the development of green economy and the enhancement of ecological resilience are widely regarded as critical pathways for promoting sustainabl...