A measure of shape compactness is a numerical quantity representing the degree to which
a shape is compact. Ways to provide an accurate measure have been given great attention …

Cellular automata (CA) have proven to be excellent tools for the simulation of a wide variety
of phenomena in the natural world. They are ideal candidates for acceleration with modern …

The loss of temperate forests of Mexico has continued in recent decades despite wide
recognition of their importance to maintaining biodiversity. This study analyzes land use/land …

The spatial pattern of urban development has important ecological and conservation
implications. Urban sprawl, characterized by scattered and low-density urban development …

Land use/land cover change (LULCC) is a major threat that affects the viability of insect
populations worldwide yet our estimates of such effects are usually poor. We analysed how …

ABSTRACT Carrero, R., Navas, F., Malvárez, G., Guisado-Pintado, E. 2014. Artificial
intelligence-based models to simulate land-use changes around an estuary. In: Green, AN …

Se estima que la deforestación y la degradación de los bosques contribuyen al 17% de las
emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero (GEI) anuales a escala global (IPCC 2007). Por …

Many complex systems in nature are governed by simple local interactions, although a
number are also described by global interactions. For example, within the field of hydraulics …

To date 44% of the world's population lives within 150 kilometers of the coast. Given the
socio-economic growth and urban development trends, it is a widespread assumption that …