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The quality and quantity of groundwater resources are affected by landuse/landcover (LULC) dynamics, particularly the increasing urbanization coupled with high household wastewater discharge and decreasing open lands.
Waqas Ahmad +6 more
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Geographic information systems [PDF]
AbstractThis article presents an overview of the development, capabilities, and utilization of geographic information systems (GISs). There are nearly an unlimited number of applications that are relevant to GIS because virtually all human interactions, natural and man‐made features, resources, and populations have a geographic component.
William F, Wieczorek, Alan M, Delmerico
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An SOE-Based Learning Framework Using Multisource Big Data for Identifying Urban Functional Zones
Identifying urban functional zones is of great significance for understanding urban structure and urban planning. The rapid growth and open accessibility of multisource big data, including remote sensing imagery and social sensing data, lead to a new way
Ying Feng +6 more
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Understanding China’s urban system evolution from web search index data
The spatial inequilibrium phenomenon is apparent during China’s rapid urbanization in the past four decades. As the fertility rate decreases and the population ages, this phenomenon will become more critical.
Hao Guo +4 more
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Temporal Changes in Vegetation around Open Cast Quarries: Milas–Ören Lignite Coal Quarries
Due to the rising coal demand for energy, open cast coal mines, as well as concerns about their environmental impact, have increased globally. Such mines, often situated in forested areas outside cities, raise apprehensions.
Ceren Ozcan-Tatar +2 more
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Quantifying the spatial spillover effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on pandemic risk
Background Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented in one place can affect neighboring regions by influencing people’s behavior. However, existing epidemic models for NPIs evaluation rarely consider such spatial spillover effects, which may ...
Keli Wang +6 more
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The article describes the wide range of applications at all stages of development of hydrocarbon deposits mapping method. On the model region – Karachaganak gas condensate field to demonstrate the use of modern geoinformation technologies in creating a ...
G. V. Geldieva +2 more
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Mapping Human Activity Volumes Through Remote Sensing Imagery
The spatial concentration of the human activity is a crucial indication of socioeconomic vitality. Accurately mapping activity volumes is fundamental to support the regional sustainable development.
Xiaoyue Xing +6 more
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Proposing a flood management solution based on optimal usage allocation via genetic algorithm [PDF]
Introduction: One of the most influential factors in the occurence of a flood in the spillway basins is proposed to be the unsuitable or exorbitanceuse use of lands.
Davood Mokhtari +2 more
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A Stepwise Spatio-Temporal Flow Clustering Method for Discovering Mobility Trends
Massive flows that represent the individual level of movements and communications can be easily obtained in the age of big data. Generalizing spatial and temporal flow patterns from such data is essential to demonstrate spatial connections and mobility ...
Xin Yao +5 more
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