This study analyzes, through remote sensing techniques and innovative clouding services,
the recent land use dynamics in the North-Roman littoral zone, an area where the latest …

The classification of informal settlements using very high-resolution (VHR) satellite data and
expert knowledge has proven very useful for urban planning. The objective of this work was …

This research addresses the evolution of slums in two specific areas of Lagos City, a
consequence of rapid urbanization in developing economies. The study aims to analyze the …

Accurate geographic data of slums are important for handling urban poverty issues.
Previous slum mapping studies using high-resolution or very-high-resolution (HR/VHR) …

Mapping informal settlements' diverse morphological patterns remains intricate due to the
unavailability and huge costs of high-resolution data, as well as the spatial heterogeneity of …

Land use and land cover change constitute a significant driver of land degradation
worldwide, and machine-learning algorithms are providing new opportunities for effectively …

Although mariculture contributes significantly to regional/local economic development, it
also promotes environmental degradation. Therefore, it is essential to understand …

Spatial plans and strategies ensure that urbanization takes place according to
predetermined scientific and technical criteria. Urbanization that takes place without taking …

Population growth and urbanization have been increasing simultaneously and rapidly in
recent years. Urban growth causes changes in land use/cover. Monitoring and mapping …

Although remote sensing approaches offer unprecedented opportunities to understand
urban land cover dynamics including informal settlements areal extent, challenges such as …