OpenStreetMap (OSM) has evolved as a popular dataset for global urban analyses, such as
assessing progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. However, many analyses …

Geospatial data of the building stock is essential in many domains pertaining to the built
environment. These datasets are often provided by governments, but crowdsourcing them …

Observational studies require adjustment for confounding factors that are correlated with
both the treatment and outcome. In the setting where the observed variables are tabular …

OpenStreetMap (OSM) can supply useful information to improve land-cover/land-use
(LCLU) mapping. However, many concerns have been paid attention to OSM data quality …

Informal areas in the Global South are still relatively under-researched. This is partly due to
the difficulties associated with accessing these areas, especially when it comes to more …

Abstract Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) is widely used in many generative
problems, including in spatial information sciences and urban systems. The data generated …

This paper is an Editorial for the Special Issue titled “OpenStreetMap as a multidisciplinary
nexus: perspectives, practices and procedures”. The Special Issue is largely based on the …

Dobrogea is a region in Romania that boasts a rich cultural heritage, with a significant
number of historical monuments, as well as breathtaking landscapes that attract tourists. The …

Introduction Many urban residents in low-and middle-income countries live in unfavorable
conditions with few healthcare facilities, calling to question the long-held view of urban …

As buildings are central to the social and environmental sustainability of human settlements,
high-quality geospatial data are necessary to support their management and planning …