Urban physical environments are the physical settings and built environments in
neighbourhoods and cities which provide places for human activities. Evidence suggests …

In facing the challenge of PM2. 5 pollution across China, an overall macro-evaluation of the
spatiotemporal pollution distribution and health risk of PM2. 5-bound heavy metals at a …

In the 21st Century, disasters have severe negative impacts on cities worldwide. Given the
significant casualties and property damage caused by disasters, it is necessary for disaster …

Decision-makers in GIS need to combine a series of spatial algorithms and operations to
solve geospatial tasks. For example, in the task of facility siting, the Buffer tool is usually first …

The layout of public service facilities and their accessibility are important factors affecting
spatial justice. Previous studies have verified the positive influence of public facilities …

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic is showing dramatic impact across the world.
Public health authorities attempt to fight against the virus while maintaining economic …

Primary health care has been emphasized as a pillar of China's current round of health
reforms throughout the previous decade. The purpose of this study is to analyze the …

Public medical facilities that are closely related to the health of residents have been
recognised as one of the most crucial elements in sustainable urban planning. For the sake …

GPS technology and tracking study designs have gained popularity as a tool to go beyond
the limitations of static exposure assessments based on the subject's residence. These …

Objective This study aims to show the usefulness of incorporating a community-based
geographical information system (GIS) in recruiting research participants for the Asian …