Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 11210 - 11210
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
comprehensive
protection
and
restoration
of
mountains,
rivers,
forests,
farmlands,
lakes,
grasslands,
deserts
is
critical
for
enhancing
ecological
environmental
quality
fulfilling
the
aspirations
civilization
in
modern
era.
Centered
on
key
project
area
Mountain-River
Project
within
Luohe
River
Basin
Eastern
Qinling
Mountains,
this
study
employs
InVEST
model
to
assess
spatiotemporal
variations
habitat
(HQ),
water
yield
(WY),
carbon
sequestration
(CS),
soil
retention
(SR)
years
2000,
2010,
2020.
This
further
examines
trade-offs
synergies
among
these
ecosystem
services,
integrates
Ordered
Weighted
Averaging
(OWA)
GIS
methodology
with
human
activity
patterns,
determines
optimal
management
scenario,
offers
targeted
recommendations
optimization.
findings
reveal
that
areas
high
quality,
sequestration,
are
predominantly
concentrated
western
southwestern
regions
basin,
whereas
high-value
zones
primarily
situated
southern
sectors.
Habitat
demonstrates
significant
other
presents
a
notable
trade-off
retention.
By
conducting
comparative
analysis
efficiency,
we
identified
priority
conservation
located
basin.
Moreover,
through
overlaying
Human
Footprint
Index
(HFI),
was
precisely
delineated
encompass
5.41
×
105
hectares.
provides
guidance
implementation
substantial
value
scientifically
advancing
initiatives.
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Ecosystems
worldwide
are
facing
significant
challenges
resulting
from
the
dual
pressures
of
global
climate
change
and
human
activities,
particularly
in
terms
biodiversity
loss
associated
with
land-use
change.
Focusing
on
Yangtze
River
Economic
Belt
(YREB),
this
study
uses
System
Dynamics
(SD)
-
Patch-generating
Land
Use
Simulation
(PLUS)
model
to
simulate
development
under
different
scenarios
shared
socio-economic
pathways
(SSPs)
representative
concentration
(RCPs)
2030
2050.
Furthermore,
InVEST
is
applied
evaluate
changes
habitat
quality
(HQ)
over
period
2000
A
hotspot
analysis
further
highlights
spatial
heterogeneity
HQ
within
YREB.
The
showed
that
pattern
YREB
2020
2050
will
be
dominated
by
cropland
eastern
region,
grassland
north-west,
forest
land
central
southern
regions,
a
steady
increase
built-up
east.
index
exhibits
gradual
east
west,
ultimately
declining
0.726
SSP585
scenario
for
This
trend
reflects
moderate
degradation
(HD),
degree
shifting
towards
lower
higher
proportions
HQ.
Spatial
reveals
region
identified
as
cold
spot,
categorized
non-significant,
while
western
emerges
hot
where
exceeds
40%.
These
findings
offer
scientific
foundation
promoting
high-quality
enhancing
conservation
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1618 - 1618
Published: March 24, 2025
Traditional
centralized
energy
grids
struggle
to
meet
urban
areas’
increasingly
complex
demands,
necessitating
the
development
of
more
sustainable
and
resilient
solutions.
Smart
microgrids
offer
a
decentralized
approach
that
enhances
efficiency,
facilitates
integration
renewable
sources,
improves
resilience.
This
study
follows
systematic
review
approach,
analyzing
literature
published
in
peer-reviewed
journals,
conference
proceedings,
industry
reports
between
2011
2025.
The
research
draws
from
academic
publications
institutions
alongside
regulatory
reports,
examining
actual
smart
microgrid
deployments
San
Diego,
Barcelona,
Seoul.
Additionally,
this
article
provides
real-world
case
studies
New
York
London,
showcasing
successful
unsuccessful
deployments.
Brooklyn
Microgrid
demonstrates
peer-to-peer
trading,
while
London
faces
regulations
funding
challenges
its
systems.
paper
also
explores
economic
policy
frameworks
such
as
public–private
partnerships
(PPPs),
localized
markets,
standardized
models
enable
adoption
at
scale.
While
PPPs
provide
financial
infrastructural
support
for
deployment,
they
introduce
stakeholder
alignment
compliance
complexities.
Countries
like
Germany
India
have
successfully
used
development,
leveraging
low-interest
loans,
government
incentives,
mechanisms
encourage
innovation
technologies.
In
addition,
examines
new
trends
utilization
AI
quantum
computing
optimize
energy,
climate
design
before
outlining
future
agenda
focused
on
cybersecurity,
decarbonization,
inclusion
technology.
Contributions
include
modular
scalable
framework,
innovative
hybrid
storage
systems,
performance-based
model
suited
environment.
These
contributions
help
fill
gap
what
is
possible
today
needed
systems
create
foundation
cities
next
century.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 8560 - 8560
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Biodiversity
degradation
and
loss
represent
critical
global
challenges,
primarily
driven
by
the
urban
heat
island
effect,
which
results
from
elevated
surface
temperatures.
As
urbanization
climate
change
continue
to
progress,
these
phenomena
have
a
profound
impact
on
both
habitats
human
residential
environments.
This
study
focuses
Anhui
Province
as
case
systematically
investigate
effects
of
changes
in
habitat
quality
(HQ)
evolution
regional
thermal
environment.
The
objective
is
provide
scientific
basis
for
addressing
environment
issues
promoting
biodiversity
conservation.
paper
employs
InVEST-HQ
model
analyze
HQ
2000
2020
integrates
temperature
data
assess
response
variations
show
that:
(1)
From
2020,
index
exhibited
general
decline,
characterized
pronounced
spatial
heterogeneity,
with
lower
values
observed
northern
regions
higher
southwestern
southern
areas.
(2)
Concurrently,
relative
continued
rise,
particularly
central
areas
such
Hefei,
where
increase
impermeable
surfaces
has
facilitated
expansion
high-temperature
zones.
(3)
Different
types
had
distinctly
varying
environments:
classified
poor
or
worse
were
associated
noticeable
warming
effects,
while
those
categorized
good
excellent
significant
cooling
effects.
(4)
contribution
ranged
−0.2
0.3,
indicating
that
positively
contributed
environments,
whereas
exerted
negative
contribution.
City-level
analyses
revealed
cities
Suzhou,
Chizhou,
Wuhu,
Anqing,
Xuancheng,
Lu’an
positive
contributions
temperature,
including
Bengbu,
Fuyang,
Chuzhou,
Huaibei,
Tongling,
Ma’anshan,
Hefei
demonstrated
contributions.
provides
valuable
insights
optimizing
distribution
cold
islands
ecological
sustainable
development.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 2110 - 2130
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
This
research
addresses
the
urgent
challenges
posed
by
rapid
urbanization
and
climate
change
through
an
integrated
interdisciplinary
approach
combining
advanced
technologies
with
rigorous
scientific
exploration.
The
comprehensive
analysis
focused
on
Wuhan,
China,
spanning
decades
of
meteorological
land-use
data
to
trace
extreme
trajectories
reveal
intricate
temporal
spatial
patterns.
Employing
innovative
360°
radial
Fibonacci
geometric
growth
framework,
study
facilitated
a
meticulous
dissection
urban
morphology
at
granular
scales,
establishing
model
that
combined
fixed
mobile
observational
techniques
uncover
climatic
shifts
transformations.
Geographic
information
systems
computational
fluid
dynamics
were
pivotal
tools
used
explore
interplay
between
structures
their
environments.
These
analyses
elucidated
nuanced
impact
diverse
morphosectors
local
conditions.
Furthermore,
genetic
algorithms
harnessed
distill
meaningful
relationships
from
extensive
collected,
optimizing
arrangements
enhance
resilience
sustainability.
pioneering
not
only
illuminates
complex
ecosystems
but
also
offers
transformative
insights
for
designing
smarter,
more
adaptable
cities.
findings
underscore
critical
role
green
spaces
in
mitigating
heat
island
effects.
highlights
imperative
sustainable
planning
address
multifaceted
21st
century,
promoting
long-term
environmental
sustainability
health,
particularly
context
tomorrow’s
climate-adaptive
smart
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 3367 - 3367
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Post-disaster
reconstruction
of
the
built
environment
represents
a
key
global
challenge
that
looks
set
to
remain
for
foreseeable
future,
but
it
also
offers
significant
implications
future
sustainability
and
resilience
environment.
The
purpose
this
research
is
explore
current
applications
advanced
digital/Industry
4.0
technologies
in
post-disaster
(PDR)
process
with
view
improving
its
effectiveness
efficiency
extant
literature
from
Scopus
database
on
identified
described.
In
novel
review
approach,
small
language
models
are
used
classification
filtering
technology-related
articles.
A
qualitative
content
analysis
then
carried
out
understand
extent
which
Industry
applied
practice,
mapping
their
specific
phases
PDR
identifying
dominant
trends
technology
deployment.
study
reveals
rapidly
evolving
landscape
technological
innovation
transformative
potential
enhancing
efficiency,
effectiveness,
rebuilding
efforts,
including
GIS,
remote
sensing,
AI,
BIM.
Key
include
increasing
automation
data-driven
decision-making,
integration
multiple
4.0/digital
technologies,
growing
emphasis
incorporating
community
needs
local
knowledge
into
plans.
highlights
need
address
challenges,
such
as
developing
interoperable
platforms,
addressing
ethical
using
AI
big
data,
exploring
contribution
sustainable
practices.
IGI Global eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 71 - 110
Published: April 17, 2025
This
chapter
explores
the
role
of
emerging
technologies
in
disaster
risk
reduction
and
management
(DRRM),
focusing
on
integration
Internet
Things
(IoT),
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI),
Data
Analytics
to
enhance
urban
resilience.
IoT-enabled
sensors
smart
infrastructure
provide
real-time
data
for
early
warning
systems,
monitoring,
emergency
response.
AI-driven
predictive
analytics
enhances
assessment,
resource
allocation,
post-disaster
recovery,
while
enables
integration,
visualization,
scenario
planning.
Despite
their
potential,
challenges
like
quality,
scalability,
cybersecurity,
ethical
concerns
must
be
addressed.
The
future
Disaster
Risk
Reduction
Management
(DRRM)
will
depend
incorporation
modern
technology,
increased
public
involvement,
global
cooperation,
allowing
cities
develop
more
intelligent,
secure,
sustainable
settings.
Multimedia Tools and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 13, 2024
Abstract
The
prevalence
of
road
traffic
collisions
is
a
pressing
issue
both
worldwide
and
within
the
United
States.
consequences
these
incidents
are
severe,
resulting
in
loss
life,
reduced
productivity,
other
socio-economic
implications
that
demand
immediate
attention.
To
effectively
address
this
problem,
conducting
an
extensive
literature
review
crucial
to
identify
various
causes
complex
interdependencies
between
them.
Addressing
challenge
necessitates
targeted
exploration
its
multifaceted
their
interrelations
through
review,
incorporating
latest
advancements
machine
learning
deep
techniques.
However,
lack
consensus
on
datasets
prediction
techniques
hinders
development
accurate,
location-specific
collision
predictions.
By
meticulously
analyzing
factors
data
sources
leveraging
state-of-the-art
ML
DL
approaches,
paper
endeavors
forge
pathway
toward
developing
precise,
location-adapted
predictions
for
collisions,
thereby
contributing
significantly
discourse
long-term
preventative
strategies.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
163, P. 112074 - 112074
Published: May 2, 2024
In
a
harsh
geological
environment,
different
geo-disasters
might
co-occur
or
be
in
chain
sequence.
Currently,
existing
research
related
fields
documents
numerous
instances
of
disaster
chains
and
responses,
which
provided
this
study
with
important
materials
for
determining
probability
summarized
the
prevention
mitigation
(DPM)
mode.
study,
through
depth
geo-disaster
cases
DPM
cases,
enabled
mode
analysis
summary.
We
take
case
as
an
example
represent
20
typical
by
data
fusion
structuring
139
cases.The
assessment
is
crucial
risk
management
regional
resilience.
introduced
Bayesian
network
(BN)
model
to
describe
process
formation
map
structure
assess
joint
chains.
The
BN
results
showed
that
longer
length,
smaller
occurring.
Among
these,
"Collapses-landslides-debris
flows–barrier
lakes–flash
floods"
lowest
(0.069).
Through
sensitivity
analysis,
it
found
precipitation
most
sensitive
factor
development
geo-disaster.
Interpretive
structural
modeling
(ISM)
employed
examine
index
system
across
three
key
aspects:
emergency
preparation,
response,
recovery,
conceptualized
interaction
among
these
components.
ISM
government
policy
intervention
scientific
measures
can
effectively
reduce
losses
caused
This
combined
occurrence
response
process,
determined
entire
characterization
from
understanding
helped
vulnerabilities
disasters.