Sustainable development has attracted the attention of social-economic, spatial well-being,
and cultural continuity advocates across the world. However, the processes involved in land …

The spatial configuration and the dynamics of urban physical growth are important topics of
analysis in contemporary urban studies. This paper examined urban land expansion and …

This study explores the impact of street pattern measurements on urban heat islands (UHI)
in the arid climate of Mashhad, Iran. The Landsat-8 top-of-the-atmosphere (TOA) brightness …

Rapid urbanization worldwide, poses numerous environmental challenges between
escalating land use land cover (LULC) changes and groundwater quality dynamics. The …

Understanding the spatiotemporal changes in land use and land cover (LULC) in the
watershed is crucial for maintaining the sustainability of land resources. This study intents to …

This study investigates how urban configuration influences the distribution of heat, known as
the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, in Shiraz, Iran. Several Machine Learning algorithms are …

The expected increase in urbanization changes the morphology of urban areas. These
changes affect the urban environment and impact several aspects, such as climate, energy …

Shenzhen has experienced rapid urbanization since the establishment of the Special
Economic Zone in 1978. However, it is rare to witness high-speed urbanization in …

Introduction Land use classification plays a critical role in analyzing land use/cover change
(LUCC). Remote sensing land use classification based on machine learning algorithm is …

It is imperative to study urban land usage and land change to ensure sustainable and
sufficient water availability to meet the water demand for the anticipated growth in urban …