Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 622 - 622
Published: May 6, 2024
Rapid
urbanization
has
made
mountain
development
an
important
means
to
alleviate
the
shortages
of
construction
land
on
plains,
which
significantly
affected
regional
ecosystem
services.
In-depth
research
impact
services
under
altitude
gradients
is
great
significance
clarify
relationship
between
two.
Based
data
from
2000,
2010
and
2020,
level
study
area
were
evaluated.
The
spatial
correlation
was
analyzed
by
Moran’s
I.
A
Durbin
model
(SDM)
selected
fit
regression.
results
show
that
(1)
2000
in
displayed
obvious
characteristics
aggregation
characteristics;
(2)
plain
areas,
indirect
effects
economic,
population
have
a
greater
negative
impact,
compared
with
shallow
deep
areas
are
more
negatively
economic
urbanization;
(3)
significant
difference
regression
reflects
rationality
using
model,
as
this
paper,
proves
scientific
nature
coordinated
development.
provide
reference
for
future
economies
environments.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 111633 - 111633
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Ecosystem
services
(ESs)
have
been
changed
significantly
due
to
human
and
natural
interference,
especially
in
urban
megaregions.
Numerous
studies
revealed
the
impact
of
urbanization
on
regional
ecosystem
service(ES).
However,
research
whether
expansion
has
sacrificed
areas
providing
high
ESs,
which
played
a
crucial
role
sustainable
development,
was
poorly
understood.
This
study
analyzed
spatial
variation
ES
supply
from
2000
2020
under
influence
Guangdong-Hong
Kong-Macao
Greater
Bay
Area
(GBA).
The
result
showed
that
GBA
witnessed
high-seeped
nearly
50%
encroached
cropland,
25%
forestland,
waterbody
2020.
Secondly,
ESs
expansion.
Importantly,
74.48%
59.74%
were
ecological
lands
provided
very
level
2010
2020,
respectively.
direct
decreased.
Additionally,
increase
old
also
positive
ES.
expects
systematically
assess
provide
scientific
information
land
use
planning
for
development.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
158, P. 111521 - 111521
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
River
basins
play
an
important
role
in
national
economic
development
and
ecological
security
can
be
well
expressed
by
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
research.
Due
to
rapid
population
growth
climate
change,
it
has
had
a
significant
impact
on
the
of
Yellow
Basin
(YRB).
Although
ESs
have
been
assessed
several
studies,
few
studies
used
composite
service
index
(CESI)
their
assessment.
Thus,
here,
based
InVEST
model,
bivariate
spatial
autocorrelation,
econometric
we
studied
YRB,
with
aim
build
CESI
for
evaluating
overall
YRB.
We
found
that
YRB
from
1990
year–2020
year
obvious
spatiotemporal
distribution
law
at
city
level
grid
scale,
showing
high
characteristic
southeast.
The
trend
also
showed
difference
regional
distribution.
There
was
positive
correlation
between
urbanization
indicators
reflected
urbanization,
aggregation
type
among
three
similar.
Furthermore,
density
strong
spillover
effect
CESI,
whereas
land
negative
effect.
Therefore,
should
pay
attention
transforming
extensive
model
paying
when
laying
out
industrial
structures.
Additionally,
is
necessary
control
expansion
built-up
improve
use
efficiency,
thereby
reducing
development.
This
study's
findings
serve
as
reference
policy
formulation
major
river
worldwide.
Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 100319 - 100319
Published: June 15, 2024
Healthcare
systems
pose
a
continuous
concern
and
challenge
for
countries
worldwide.
Effective
governance
plays
pivotal
role
in
managing
these
systems,
ensuring
the
well-being
of
current
future
generations.
In
this
context,
digital
transformation
emerges
as
key
catalyst
change.
E-government,
with
its
potential
to
foster
integrated
policies
public
services,
holds
promise
driving
healthcare
improving
delivery
efficiency.
This
study
aims
comprehensively
analyze
impact
e-government
on
within
context
27
European
Union
(EU)
over
period
from
2011
2022.
Leveraging
Tobit
model,
results
showed
that
development
is
positive
determinant
country's
ability
achieve
transformative
changes
system.
The
findings
underscore
services
reshaping
advancing
services.
As
nations
strive
meet
evolving
needs
their
populations
enhance
sustainability
healthcare,
powerful
enabler
research
contributes
growing
body
evidence
supporting
integration
promoting
efficient,
effective,
equitable
It
provides
valuable
insights
policymakers
stakeholders,
emphasizing
importance
prioritizing
drive
improvements,
ultimately
benefiting
both
present
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 2383 - 2383
Published: June 28, 2024
Exploring
the
relationship
and
driving
forces
between
supply–demand
of
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
urbanization
can
help
solve
environmental
problems
promote
regional
sustainable
development.
This
study
analyzed
spatio-temporal
distribution
characteristics
ESs
comprehensive
level
(CUL)
in
Shaanxi
Province
from
2010
to
2019
assessed
coupling
service
ratio
(ESSDR)
CUL
using
coordination
degree
(CCD)
model.
Random
forests
geographically
weighted
regression
methods
were
utilized
characterize
contribution
spatial
drivers
CCD.
The
results
showed
that:
(1)
except
for
habitat
quality,
ESSDR
other
three
types
as
well
a
decreasing
trend,
exhibited
increasing
trend;
(2)
Although
CCD
was
generally
increasing,
significant
portion
(78.51%)
regions
still
remained
uncoordinated,
with
relatively
better
shown
around
Guanzhong
urban
agglomeration,
which
has
higher
level;
(3)
primarily
influenced
by
local
financial
income,
secondary
industry,
temperature
forces.
In
high
CCD,
tertiary
industry
decisive
force.
areas,
there
variations
These
findings
provide
coupled
coordinated
perspective
ecological
management,
scientific
reference
practical
guidance
cities
different
development
modes.
Geography and sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Understanding
the
complex
interactions
between
urbanization
and
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
is
crucial
for
optimizing
planning
policies
achieving
sustainable
urban
management.
While
previous
research
has
largely
focused
on
highly
urbanized
areas,
little
attention
been
given
to
phased
effect
of
progressive
ES
networks.
This
study
proposes
a
conceptual
framework
that
utilizes
network
method
space-time
replacement
examine
relationships
among
ESs
at
different
stages,
with
particular
emphasis
evolution
process.
We
apply
this
Horqin
area,
typical
eco-fragile
area
in
China.
Results
demonstrate
connectivity
synergy
exhibits
non-stationary
characteristic,
initially
increasing,
then
decreasing,
subsequently
strengthening,
while
its
modularity
shows
rising
trend
during
periods
accelerated
urbanization.
The
performance
trade-off
displays
opposite
pattern.
Additionally,
we
observe
gradual
provisioning
regulation
by
cultural
terms
dominance
as
advances.
By
providing
guidance
identifying
key
initiatives
implementing
ecological
protection
stages
development,
contributes
pathway
can
inform
development
strategies
other
regions
undergoing
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 37 - 37
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
The
Qin-Mang
River
Basin
is
an
important
biodiversity
conservation
area
in
the
Yellow
Basin.
Studying
spatiotemporal
changes
its
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
and
trade-offs
synergies
(TOSs)
between
them
crucial
for
regional
ecological
protection
high-quality
development.
This
study,
based
on
land
use
type
(LUT),
meteorological
soil
data
from
1992
to
2022,
combined
with
InVEST
model,
correlation
analysis,
spatial
autocorrelation
explores
impacts
of
use/land
cover
(LUCCs)
ESs.
results
show
that:
(1)
driven
by
urbanization
economic
development,
expansion
built-up
areas
has
replaced
cultivated
forests,
35,000
hectares
farmland
lost,
thereby
increasing
pressure
ESs;
(2)
ESs
overall
downward
trend,
habitat
quality
(HQ)
deteriorated,
carbon
storage
(CS)
remains
stable
but
low
CS
expanded,
sediment
delivery
ratio
(SDR)
water
yield
(WY)
fluctuate
due
human
activities
climate
influence;
(3)
TOSs
change
dynamically,
strong
among
HQ,
CS,
SDR.
However,
scarcity,
negative
HQ
WY
strengthened;
(4)
analysis
reveals
that
1992,
significant
positive
existed
northern
northwestern
regions,
negatively
correlated
other
services.
By
accelerated
intensified
trade-off
effects
southern
eastern
leading
degradation.
study
provides
scientific
support
sustainable
management
policymaking
watershed
ecosystems.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Climate
change
and
human
activities
are
placing
significant
pressure
on
the
carrying
capacity
of
Himalayan
alpine
ecosystem.
This
study
focuses
seven
transboundary
protected
areas
national
parks
in
Himalayas,
including
China's
Everest
National
Nature
Reserve
Nepal's
Sagarmatha
Park,
Manaslu
Conservation
Area,
Langtang
Gauri
Sankar
Makalu
Barun
Kanchenjunga
Area.
We
used
Vulnerability
Scoping
Diagram
(VSD)
model
to
assess
ecological
vulnerability,
analyzing
land
use
changes
landscape
patterns
from
2000
2020
identify
key
drivers
changes.
The
fragmentation
landscapes
initially
increased
then
decreased,
with
values
4.05,
3.99,
3.86
observed,
indicating
a
general
reduction
regional
vulnerability.
south
slope
demonstrated
lower
vulnerability
than
north
slope.
Key
factors
influencing
patch
density
included
annual
average
temperature,
population
density,
precipitation.
Annual
precipitation,
normalized
vegetation
index
were
primary
largest
index.
shape
was
most
affected
by
index,
slope,
while
spread
primarily
influenced
precipitation
homogeneity
strongly
related
water
provides
representative
case
for
cooperation
conservation,
offering
insights
into
sustainable
development
strategies
cross-border
regions
Himalayas.