Geo-spatial analysis of urbanization and environmental changes with deep neural networks: Insights from a three-decade study in Kerch peninsula
Ecological Informatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
80, P. 102513 - 102513
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
land
use
and
cover
(LULC)
changes
on
the
Kerch
Peninsula
over
last
thirty
years,
utilizing
advanced
satellite
data
spatial
modeling
techniques.
The
research
used
Landsat
5,
7
8
images
to
capture
intricate
dynamics
LULC
from
1990
2020.
A
quantitative
approach
was
adopted,
involving
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNN)
for
enhanced
classification
accuracy.
methodology
allowed
detailed
precise
identification
various
classes,
revealing
significant
trends
transformations
in
region's
landscape.
incorporated
this
exploration
both
large-scale
patterns
localized
changes,
providing
insights
into
drivers
consequences
dynamics.
statistical
revealed
notable
increase
urbanized
areas,
coupled
with
decline
natural
ecosystems
such
as
forests
wetlands.
These
reflect
impact
sustained
urban
growth
agricultural
expansion,
underscoring
need
informed
management
conservation
strategies.
findings
contribute
understanding
urbanization
processes
their
ecological
implications,
valuable
guidance
sustainable
regional
planning
environmental
protection.
Language: Английский
Variability analysis of soil organic carbon content across land use types and its digital mapping using machine learning and deep learning algorithms
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
197(5)
Published: April 10, 2025
Language: Английский
Variation of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks with Land Use and Elevation Gradient on the Eastern Slopes of Mount Kenya
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Understanding
the
influence
of
land
use
and
elevation
gradient
on
soil
organic
carbon
stocks
(SOCS)
is
essential
for
effective
management,
sustainable
agricultural
practices,
mitigation
climate
change
impacts.
This
research
aimed
to
explore
how
types
gradients
SOCS
eastern
slopes
Mount
Kenya.
Using
a
stratified
systematic
sampling
approach,
68
samples
were
collected
from
0–20
20–40
cm
depths,
representing
forestland
farmland,
across
six
ranging
1000
2650
m
above
sea
level
(a.s.l.).
Soil
analysed
bulk
density
(BD),
pH,
texture,
concentration
(SOC),
total
nitrogen
(TN)
using
standard
methods.
The
results
showed
that
significantly
higher
(p<0.001)
in
forest
compared
farms.
ranged
87.40
168.75
Mg
ha−1
at
38.31
148.58
depths.
On
other
hand,
farmland
depths
range
21.86
50.38
17.27
49.84
ha−1,
respectively.
generally
exhibited
declining
trend
with
increasing
depth
both
types.
Elevation-wise,
mean
aggregated
0–40
29.21
±
5.6
lower
(1000–1200
a.s.l)
141.75
17.4
upper
(2350–2650
a.s.l).
There
was
an
increase
(r²
=
0.78).
A
significant
positive
correlation
observed
among
studied
parameters
between
SOCS,
SOC
TN.
In
contrast,
negative
existed
BD,
temperature
outcomes
this
investigation
provide
foundational
data
monitoring
Kenya
ecosystem.
It
serves
as
basis
future
assessments
management
strategies
promote
health
enhance
measures.
Language: Английский
Changes in Soil Organic Matter Associated with Land Use of Arenosols from Southern Botswana
Donald L. Kgathi,
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M. B. M. Sekhwela,
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Gonzalo Almendros
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et al.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1869 - 1869
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
The
effect
of
land
use
on
sandy
soils
southern
Botswana
was
carried
out
by
comparing
the
composition
and
properties
soil
organic
matter.
Non-disturbed
disturbed
were
sampled
from
savanna
ecosystems
(Central
District
Kweneng
District).
biodegradability
matter
evaluated
incubation
in
laboratory.
Humic
fractions
quantified
humic
acids
analyzed
visible
infrared
spectroscopy.
results
indicate
that
continued
disturbance,
whether
due
to
grazing
or
subsistence
farming,
has
resulted
small
yet
significant
changes
concentration
available
nutrients
soil.
Nevertheless,
substantial
could
be
established
C/N
ratio,
acid/fulvic
acid
structural
characteristics
acids.
increased
aromaticity
(visible
IR
spectroscopies)
following
disturbance
suggests
biogeochemical
activity
and/or
impact
abiotic
processes
(such
as
periodic
fires)
selectively
removing
aliphatic
constituents.
overall
low
potential
fertility,
sustainable
preservation
which
depends
more
features
related
quality
than
total
amount
matter,
shows
aromatization
parallel
its
degree
association
with
mineral
fraction.
Language: Английский
Spatial and Temporal Variations in Soil Organic Matter and Their Influencing Factors in the Songnen and Sanjiang Plains of China (1984–2021)
Hongju Zhao,
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Chong Luo,
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Depiao Kong
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et al.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1447 - 1447
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Soil
organic
matter
(SOM)
is
essential
for
assessing
land
quality
and
enhancing
soil
fertility.
Understanding
SOM
spatial
temporal
changes
crucial
sustainable
management.
This
study
investigates
the
variations
influencing
factors
of
content
in
Songnen
Plain
(SNP)
Sanjiang
(SJP)
Heilongjiang
Province,
China,
based
on
high-precision
SOC
data
(RMSE
=
4.84
g/kg−1,
R2
0.75,
RPIQ
2.43)
from
1984
to
2021,
with
geostatistical
analyses
geodetector
models.
aims
quantitatively
reveal
compare
long-term
characteristics
their
across
these
two
plains.
The
results
show
that
both
plains
has
decreased
over
past
37
years.
In
SNP,
average
48.61
g/kg
45.6
g/kg,
representing
a
reduction
3.01
or
6.10%
decrease;
spatially
northeast
southwest,
covering
63.1%
area.
SJP,
declined
48.41
44.31
decrease
4.1
an
8.50%
no
pronounced
pattern
was
observed,
but
declining
area
comprises
67.49%.
Changing
hotspots
are
concentrated
southern
SNP
central
northwestern
showing
clear
heterogeneity
counties.
Geodetector
model
analysis
indicates
annual
mean
temperature
as
primary
driver
SNP;
while
elevation
main
combined
explanatory
power
multiple
surpasses
individual
ones.
There
positive
correlation
between
policy
protection
positively
influences
These
findings
provide
insights
into
differential
SJP.
Language: Английский