In recent years, several types of simulation and prediction models have been used within a
GIS environment to determine a realistic future for urban growth patterns. These models …

Cellular automata (CA) models are in growing use for land-use change simulation and
future scenario prediction. It is necessary to conduct model assessment that reports the …

The construction of polders in the coastal region of Bangladesh has significantly modified
the patterns of flooding, as well as leading to significant land use/land cover (hereinafter …

The ecosystem of inland river basin is of great significance to the socio-economic stability in
arid area. Therefore, to evaluate the ecosystem service values (ESVs) is necessary for …

Urban growth and land-use change are a few of many puzzling factors affecting our future
cities. Creating a precise simulation for future land change is a challenging process that …

To date land-change science has devoted little attention to spatial policy and planning in
urban landscapes despite the widely accepted premise that planning affects urban land …

Landscape connectivity is critical for ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation, yet
urbanization is increasing habitat fragmentation. Green corridors that connect isolated …

Ecological engineering has become an essential tool in efforts to address environmental
crises, improve human well-being, and achieve sustainability. However, efficient …

As a response to the challenge of rapid pace of urbanization and lack of reliable data for
environmental and urban planning, especially in the developing countries, this paper …

This research analyses the suburban expansion in the metropolitan area of Tehran, Iran. A
hybrid model consisting of logistic regression model, Markov chain (MC), and cellular …