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A novel framework embedding Bayesian-optimized ensemble machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to improve flood prediction in complex watersheds
Floods are among the most common and destructive natural hazards, particularly in areas characterized by data scarcity and intricate geomorphological features. In such regions, accurate and interpretable flood susceptibility mapping is essential for effective risk reduction and informed urban…
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Forest dynamics and above-ground forest biomass changes utilizing Google Earth Engine, machine learning, and field-based observations in the Kashmir Himalaya, India
Kashmir Himalaya, with its distinct topography and diverse vegetation, presents both the significance and challenges associated with forest monitoring and above-ground carbon stocks. This study employed extensive field-based observations, remote sensing techniques including temporal image fusion…
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Deciphering biodiversity drivers in Mainland Southeast Asia: Sensitivity and threshold response hotspots
Understanding biodiversity driver responses is crucial to effective conservation. While major drivers are known, their specific response characteristics are poorly understood. This study investigates threatened species — including plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians — in Mainland Southeast…
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The effect of climate risk on the human development index using the panel time-varying interactive fixed effects
This study examines the effect of the Climate Risk Index (CRI) on the Human Development Index (HDI) using the innovative panel Time-Varying Interactive Fixed Effect (TV-IFE) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during the period 2005–2024. The effects of climate risk on human development…
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Impacts of using biopesticides on tomato yield and self-consumption: Evidence from saline-prone areas in Bangladesh
Biopesticides derived from naturally generated compounds are urgently required for sustainable agriculture, particularly in salinity-prone regions like Bangladesh. Despite their potential, the effects of biopesticides on crop yield in real-world farming scenarios remain underexplored. We aimed to…
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Dynamic soil erosion in response to LULC changes in mountainous areas of southwest China over the last 40 years: A case study of the Erhai Basin in Yunnan province
Rapid urbanization and tourism development in Southwest China's mountainous regions have driven significant land use changes over 40 years, yet their ecological impacts on soil erosion remain understudied. Using the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation (MUSLE), this paper examines the Erhai Basin…
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Climatic and population-dependent drivers of feeding activity in the wintering common shelduck (Tadorna tadorna)
Among the wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention in North Africa, the Sebkha of Ezzemoul stands out as a wintering site for thousands of waterbirds. However, the utilization of these habitats by the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna Linnaeus, 1758) during the wintering season remains…
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Nesting the multi-level perspective and social-ecological systems frameworks for green taxonomy implementation: A conceptual development with a case study of Portuguese rice farmers
This paper introduces the Multi-Level Social-Ecological-Technical Systems (ML-SETS) framework to operationalize sustainability indicators from green finance tools, using the EU Environmental Taxonomy as a focal case. ML-SETS integrates the Social-Ecological Systems (SES) and Multi-Level Perspective…
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Assessing the proportions of economic values in the Trang An Scenic Landscape complex using an improved fuzzy AHP approach
This study evaluates the economic value of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site (WHS) in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, using an improved Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) approach. The enhanced methodology employs integral values ranking technique to address the…
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Impact of water and nitrogen management strategies on productivity, resource use efficiency, and greenhouse gases emission in aerobic rice
Rice is known for its luxurious water and nutrient consumption, making it a major contributor of greenhouse gases (GHG) emission among the arable crops. To sustain rice production systems, optimization of water and nutrients supply, besides reducing GHG emission is the utmost concern. To address…
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Modelling of the vulnerability indicators in flood-prone areas of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
This study adopted the Structural Equation Modelling to validate the four constructs hypothesized in UNESCO-IHE's framework not previously considered in previous modelling endeavours within the context of the flood-prone communities in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Relying on expert opinions, the study…
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A shift from multiple to monocropping farming system in response to change in agroforestry-dominated land use type in East Africa Rift Valley
Multiple cropping systems (MuCS) have been adopted by smallholder farmers (SHFs) to sustainably manage their environment while ensuring year-round subsistence economic benefits. However, in recent years, the ecological benefits of MuCS have been overlooked, while excessive emphasis has been given…
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Assessing urban social-ecological health in the Greater Bay Area under the SDGs
Cities are key components of social-ecological systems, and their healthy development is crucial for regional sustainability. This study takes the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as an example, proposing an evaluation framework to assess the urban health (UH) of cities within the…
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A systematic literature review of performance measurement systems and the integration of ESG factors
This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) investigates the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into corporate Performance Measurement Systems. Based on an analysis of 61 peer-reviewed articles from the Web of Science and Business Source Ultimate databases, the review…
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Balancing ecosystem services and climate resilience: A case study of the Gaoping River Basin, Taiwan
As global populations rise, the demand for ecosystem provisioning services increases, even as climate change increasingly disrupts their supply and regulation. This study evaluates the impacts of climate change on water-related ecosystem services (WES) in the Gaoping River Basin using the SWAT…
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Shoreline dynamics and anthropogenic influences on coastal erosion: A multi-temporal analysis for sustainable shoreline management along a southwest coastal district of India
The Thiruvananthapuram coast in South India displays a complex pattern of shoreline dynamics influenced by both natural processes and anthropogenic interventions. While prior studies have examined shoreline sensitivity and seasonal fluctuations, the impacts of urban growth and development on…
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Cascade micro-wetland engineering enhances benthic invertebrate diversity through habitat heterogeneity: Implications for nature-based micro-wetlands management
Micro-wetlands, as an ideal nature-based solutions, provide essential habitats for various plants and animals playing critical roles in maintaining ecosystem health. However, the influence mechanism of habitat heterogeneity of micro-wetlands engineering on biodiversity remain unexplored. Here…
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Analysis of spatial pattern of vegetation resilience and influencing factors in Hubei Province based on long time series remote sensing data
In the context of accelerating global environmental change, vegetation resilience serves as a key indicator for evaluating the stability of terrestrial ecosystems. However, most of studies have focused on quantifying vegetation resilience at a single temporal and spatial scale. Based on long-term…
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Analysis of ecological network structure and biological function continuity in Jajrud Protected Area
Fragmentation and decrease of ecological function in urban areas are one of the major threats to the protection of valuable ecological resources. Effective strategies to control land fragmentation and destruction in these areas require the identification of ecological resources and biological…
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