Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(17), С. 7546 - 7546
Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024
Active
transportation,
with
simple
mobility
modes
such
as
walking
and
cycling,
could
be
pivotal
in
addressing
multiple
sustainability
challenges
related
to
socio-economic,
environmental,
public
health
issues.
This
paper
investigates
the
facilitators
for
active
transportation
assesses
its
impact
on
health,
well-being,
urban
sustainability.
As
a
result,
multidimensional
conceptual
framework
is
developed
analyze
determinants
influencing
individuals’
propensity
engage
thereby
lead
sustainable,
high-quality
way
of
life.
Through
an
extensive
review
relevant
literature,
key
elements
accessibility,
social
inclusion
are
identified,
their
potential
investigated.
Findings
suggest
that
interrelationships
between
factors
enhanced
infrastructure,
safety
measures,
improved
accessibility
would
significantly
encourage
usage.
The
proposed
argues
positive
association
outcomes,
contributing
sustainable
environments.
Furthermore,
it
advocated
changing
attitudes
mindsets
achieved
by
planning
policy
reforms
supporting
well
effectively
communicating
benefits
individuals,
economy,
society
at
large.
Comprehensive
strategies,
which
include
improvements
design
increased
awareness
establish
paradigm
shift
promoting
higher
quality
life
through
healthy,
active,
lifestyle.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 13, 2024
Over
the
past
two
and
a
half
decades,
rapid
urbanization
has
led
to
significant
land
use
cover
(LULC)
changes
in
Kabul
province,
Afghanistan.
To
assess
impact
of
LULC
on
surface
temperature
(LST),
province
was
divided
into
four
classes
applying
Support
Vector
Machine
(SVM)
algorithm
using
Landsat
satellite
images
from
1998
2022.
The
LST
assessed
data
thermal
band.
Cellular
Automata-Logistic
Regression
(CA-LR)
model
applied
predict
future
patterns
for
2034
2046.
Results
showed
classes,
as
built-up
areas
increased
about
9.37%,
while
bare
soil
vegetation
decreased
7.20%
2.35%,
respectively,
analysis
annual
revealed
that
highest
mean
LST,
followed
by
vegetation.
simulation
results
indicate
an
expected
increase
17.08%
23.10%
2046,
compared
11.23%
Similarly,
indicated
area
experiencing
class
(≥
32
°C)
is
27.01%
43.05%
11.21%
increases
considerably
decreases,
revealing
direct
link
between
rising
temperatures.
Hydrological Processes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38(8)
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abstract
Anthropogenic
activities
like
overgrazing,
deforestation
and
mismanaged
land
use
accelerate
soil
erosion
(SE),
causing
nutritional
organic
matter
loss.
In
this
study,
we
predicted
the
annual
rate
of
loss
in
Salt
Range,
extending
south
from
Pothohar
plateau,
Pakistan,
using
Revised
Universal
Soil
Loss
Equation
(RUSLE).
The
RUSLE
model
parameters
probability
zones
were
estimated
remote
sensing
Geo‐Spatial
methods.
average
rates
calculated
by
considering
five
geo‐environmental
factors,
that
is,
slope
length
steepness
(LS),
rainfall
erosivity
(R),
cover
management
(C),
erodibility
(K),
conservation
practice
(P)
range
0–559
527,
1404–4431,
0–1,
−0.14
to
1.64,
0.2–122
respectively.
This
research
determined
yearly
SE
Range
varies
over
50
above
350
.
distribution
area
across
different
reveals
a
small
portion
(2.11%)
is
classified
as
High,
moderate
(7.13%)
falls
under
category
Moderate,
while
majority
(90.7%)
Low
terms
proneness
towards
erosion.
devoid
vegetation
characterized
steep
slopes
especially
prone
SE.
highly
vulnerable
risk
due
climatic
variations
improper
practices.
result
provides
spatial
salt
range,
utilized
for
planning
processes
at
policy
level
among
decision‐makers
land‐use
planners.
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(2), С. e0313135 - e0313135
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025
Building
information
modeling
(BIM)
as
a
virtual
and
digital
mode
of
representing
construction
activities
gained
significant
attention
facilitated
projects.
Nevertheless,
many
driving
forces
(DFs)
trigger
the
adoption
BIM.
Different
kinds
studies
have
been
conducted
regarding
DFs
BIM
in
developed
countries.
However,
few
classified
technology
developing
countries
such
Kingdom
Saudi
Arabia
(KSA).
A
range
previous
literature
identified
these
different
context,
but
there
is
need
to
answer
two
main
questions.
First,
what
could
influence
sector
(KSA);
second,
be
possible
framework
prioritize
DFs.
Therefore,
Fuzzy
Delphi
Methodology
(FDM),
Interpretive
structural
(ISM),
MICMAC
were
applied
Study
results
highlight
that
’Reduced
cycle
time
design
process’
’Efficient
planning
management’,
are
This
study
first
employ
hybrid
FDM,
ISM,
approach
evaluate
implementation
KSA
context.
informs
policymakers
industry
practitioners
(KSA)
develop
targeted
strategies
for
effective
adoption.
enhances
collaboration
communication
among
stakeholders
by
understanding
their
interrelationships.
Transactions in GIS,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
28(7), С. 2526 - 2544
Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2024
ABSTRACT
In
this
era
of
rapid
development,
environmental
quality
is
an
essential
aspect
sustainable
development.
A
healthy
urban
environment
supports,
regulates,
and
provides
livable
conditions.
areas,
considerably
affected
by
socioeconomic
factors
such
as
population
expansion
economic
For
decision‐making,
it
also
significant
for
stakeholders
policymakers
to
understand
the
impact
on
quality.
While
previous
studies
have
examined
quality,
they
often
focused
single
cities
or
limited
parameters.
This
research
addresses
these
limitations
conducting
a
comparative
analysis
two
major
Asian
with
similar
demographic
features,
utilizing
comprehensive
set
variables.
Our
innovative
approach
combines
open‐source
datasets
advanced
remote
sensing
techniques
provide
more
holistic
assessment
over
decades.
We
analyzed
last
decades
selected
parameters:
surface
greenness,
moisture,
land
temperature.
Lahore
(Pakistan)
Wuhan
(China)
were
having
approximately
same
features.
Correlation
matrix
has
been
used
assess
relationship
between
variables
social‐economic
variables:
carbon
emission.
coefficient
indicated
that
correlates
negatively
greenness
moisture
both
(−0.67
−0.71)
District
(−0.5
−0.75),
respectively,
while
had
positive
relation
temperature:
0.65
0.57
District,
respectively.
These
effects
are
prominent
within
10
km
distance
from
city
center,
where
substantial
observed
during
time
window.