Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 2162 - 2162
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
This
study
aims
to
assess
the
spatiotemporal
changes
in
ecological
environment
quality
(EEQ)
arid
regions,
using
Xinjiang
as
a
case
study,
from
2000
2023,
with
an
improved
remote
sensing
index
(IRSEI).
Due
complex
ecology
of
traditional
(RSEI)
has
limitations
capturing
dynamics.
To
address
this,
we
propose
enhanced
IRSEI
model
that
replaces
normalization
standardization,
improving
robustness
against
outliers.
Additionally,
kernel
normalized
difference
vegetation
(kNDVI)
and
salinity
(NDSI)
are
integrated
saline
areas
more
effectively.
The
methodology
includes
time
series
analysis,
spatial
distribution
statistical
evaluations
method,
coefficient
variation,
Hurst
index.
Results
show
accurately
reflects
dynamics
than
RSEI.
Temporal
analysis
reveals
stable
overall
EEQ,
some
improving.
Spatially,
is
generally
better
north
mountainous
regions
south
plains.
Statistical
suggest
positive
trend
changes,
surpassing
degraded
ones.
contributes
monitoring,
protection,
management
region
ecosystems,
emphasizing
need
for
high-resolution
data
further
analysis.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2348 - 2348
Published: March 7, 2025
Examining
the
effects
of
climate
change
(CC)
and
anthropogenic
activities
(AAs)
on
vegetation
dynamics
is
essential
for
ecosystem
management.
However,
time
lag
accumulation
plant
growth
are
often
overlooked,
resulting
in
an
underestimation
CC
impacts.
Combined
with
kernel
normalized
difference
index
(kNDVI),
data
during
growing
season
from
2000
to
2023
Three
Rivers
Source
Region
(TRSR)
trend
correlation
analyses
were
employed
assess
kNDVI
dynamics.
Furthermore,
effect
upgraded
residual
analysis
applied
explore
how
climatic
human
drivers
jointly
influence
vegetation.
The
results
show
following:
(1)
showed
a
fluctuating
but
overall
increasing
trend,
indicating
improvement
growth.
Although
future
likely
continue
improving,
certain
areas—such
as
east
western
Yangtze
River
basin,
south
Yellow
parts
Lancang
basin—will
remain
at
risk
deterioration.
(2)
Overall,
both
precipitation
temperature
positively
correlated
kNDVI,
acting
dominant
factor
affecting
predominant
temporal
0-month
1-month
accumulation,
while
primarily
2–3-month
0–1-month
accumulation.
main
category
(PA_TL),
which
accounted
70.93%
TRSR.
(3)
Together,
AA
drove
dynamics,
contributions
35.73%
64.27%,
respectively,
that
played
role.
incorporating
combined
enhanced
explanatory
ability
factors
Forests,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 588 - 588
Published: March 28, 2025
Under
the
dual
pressures
of
climate
change
and
rapid
urbanization,
a
comprehensive
analysis
vegetation’s
spatiotemporal
patterns
their
driving
forces
plays
pivotal
role
for
addressing
global
ecological
challenges.
However,
systematic
bibliometric
analyses
in
this
field
remain
limited.
This
study
involved
18,270
related
publications
from
1989
to
2024
retrieved
Web
Science
SCI-Expanded
database,
elucidating
research
trends,
methodologies,
key
thematic
areas.
Utilizing
bibliometrix
biblioshiny
tools,
results
reveal
an
annual
average
growth
rate
17.62%
number
published
articles,
indicating
expansion.
Climate
emerged
as
core
force,
with
high-frequency
keywords
such
“vegetation”,
“dynamics”,
“variability”.
China
(18,687
papers),
United
States
(14,502
Germany
(3394
papers)
are
leading
contributors
domain,
showing
fastest
output,
albeit
relatively
lower
citation
rates.
Core
journals,
including
Remote
Sensing
Environment
Global
Change
Biology,
have
played
roles
advancing
vegetation
dynamics
research,
remote
sensing
techniques
dominating
field.
The
highlights
shift
single-variable
(e.g.,
temperature,
precipitation)
multi-scale
multidimensional
approaches
around
2010.
Regional
studies,
those
focusing
on
Loess
Plateau,
gaining
importance,
while
advancements
machine
learning
technologies
enhanced
precision
scalability
research.
provides
summary
current
state
development
trends
forces,
offering
valuable
insights
future
Ecohydrology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Vegetation
is
an
important
part
of
the
ecosystem
and
all
play
role
in
hydrological
cycle.
This
study
uses
MODIS
NDVI
data
from
Yellow
River
Basin
(YRB)
for
last
two
decades,
together
with
corresponding
meteorological
same
period.
Spatial
temporal
trends
vegetation
succession
within
YRB
were
analysed
using
a
variety
methods
including
Theil‐Sen
median
trend
analysis,
Mann‐Kendall
test,
partial
correlation,
geographic
detector
Hurst
index.
Furthermore,
attribution
analyses
performed,
along
quantitative
assessment
influence
on
runoff
through
application
Budyko–Fu
equation.
The
results
indicate
that:
(1)
cover
exhibited
significant
overall
increasing
2001
to
2021,
characterized
by
multi‐year
average
value
0.574
growth
rate
0.0047/a.
(2)
Precipitation
strong
positive
whereas
air
temperature
evapotranspiration
factor
demonstrated
negative
correlation.
contributions
human
activities
climate
change
changes
quantified
at
57.8%
42.2%,
respectively.
(3)
Future
projections
declining
YRB.
(4)
Runoff
basin
increased
2012,
then
decreased
2013
2017,
subsequently
again
after
2018,
revealing
upward
trend.
(5)
impact
variations
ranged
7.6%
18.1%.
offers
valuable
reference
protection
sustainable
development
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4419 - 4419
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
The
Yellow
River
Basin
is
rich
in
coal
resources,
but
the
ecological
environment
fragile,
and
degradation
of
vegetation
exacerbated
by
disruption
caused
high-intensity
mining
activities.
Analyzing
dynamic
evolution
Henan
section
its
areas
over
long
term
run
reveals
regional
offers
a
scientific
foundation
for
region’s
sustainable
development.
In
this
study,
we
obtained
time
series
Landsat
imageries
from
1987
to
2023
on
Google
Earth
Engine
(GEE)
platform
utilized
geographically
weighted
regression
models,
Sen
(Theil–Sen
median)
trend
analysis,
M-K
(Mann–Kendall)
test,
coefficient
variation
(CV),
Hurst
index
investigate
cover
based
kNDVI
(the
normalized
difference
index).
This
used
explore
spatial
temporal
characteristics
future
development
trend.
Our
results
showed
that
(1)
value
exhibited
fluctuating
upward
at
rate
0.0509/10a
2023.
region
aligned
closely
with
overall
section;
however,
annual
each
area
consistently
remained
lower
than
displayed
degree
fluctuation,
predominantly
characterized
medium–high
variability,
moderate
high
fluctuations
accounting
73.5%
total.
(2)
study
significant
improvement
trends.
We
detected
area;
yet,
might
cause
87%
area,
which
may
be
related
multiple
factors
such
as
intensity
mine
site,
anthropogenic
disturbances,
climate
change.
(3)
status
shows
positive
correlation
distance
areas,
90.9%
total,
indicating
has
strong
impact
cover.
provides
basis
restoration,
green
mineral
Basin.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 1093 - 1093
Published: June 24, 2024
Ecological
zonation
research
is
typically
conducted
in
the
eastern
margin
of
Tibetan
Plateau.
In
order
to
enhance
structure
and
function
regional
ecosystems
monitor
their
quality,
it
crucial
investigate
shifts
coverage
vegetation
factors
that
contribute
these
shifts.
The
goal
this
study
assess
spatial
temporal
variations
covering
partitioning
its
drivers
Minjiang
River
Basin
on
edge
Plateau
between
2000
2022.
Mann-Kendall
test,
Hurst
index,
Theil-Sen
median
trend
analysis,
other
techniques
were
used
look
at
features
geographical
changes
as
well
potential
development
trends.
climatic
influences
leading
differentiation
NDVI
(Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index)
quantified
through
partial
complex
correlation
analyses
with
temperature
precipitation.
results
showed
(1)
watershed
performed
a
stable
upward
trend,
indicating
growth
was
generally
good;
(2)
analysis
coefficient
variation
reached
0.092,
which
highlighted
stability
change
region;
(3)
future
low,
there
certain
degree
ecological
risk;
(4)
main
driver
non-climate
factor,
distributed
most
parts
watershed;
(5)
climate
shows
localized
influence,
especially
concentrated
southwest,
downstream
part
upstream
areas
watershed.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1337 - 1337
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
The
Hubao–Egyu
Urban
Agglomeration
(HBEY)
was
a
crucial
ecological
barrier
in
northern
China.
To
accurately
assess
the
impact
of
climate
change
on
vegetation
growth,
it
is
essential
to
consider
effects
time
lag
and
accumulation.
In
this
study,
we
used
newly
proposed
kernel
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(kNDVI)
as
metric
for
condition,
employed
partial
correlation
analysis
ascertain
accumulation
period
response
by
considering
different
scenarios
(No/Lag/Acc/LagAcc)
various
combinations.
Moreover,
further
modified
traditional
residual
model.
results
are
follows:
(1)
From
2000
2022,
HBEY
experienced
extensive
persistent
greening,
with
kNDVI
slope
0.0163/decade.
Precipitation
identified
dominant
climatic
factor
influencing
dynamics.
(2)
HBEY,
effect
temperature
most
distinct,
particularly
affecting
cropland
grassland.
precipitation
pronounced
(3)
Incorporating
into
models
increases
explanatory
power
impacts
dynamics
6.95%
compared
models.
Our
findings
hold
implications
regional
regulation
research.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
600, P. 03005 - 03005
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Remote
sensing
can
be
used
to
examine
the
city
of
Bandung
with
variations
in
its
topographical
appearance.
Apart
from
that,
urban
areas
such
as
generally
experience
land
cover
transformation
(vegetation
and
non-vegetation)
well
changes
surface
temperature.
This
research
aims
to:
1)
Analyse
vegetation
greenness
City,
2)
temperature
3)
correlation
between
dynamics
City.
The
method
is
information
extraction
through
remote
imagery
obtain
temperature,
field
measurements.
use
Landsat
5
8
get
a
value
built-up
index
greenness.
results
this
are
identification
spectral
character
greenness,
their
influence
on
temperatures
Basin.
Types
vegetated
use,
including
rice
fields,
parks
plantations,
have
lower
than
settlements,
roads,
empty
cemeteries.
Positive
values
regression
indicate
NDVI
LST
variables.