Cooling the cities: A comprehensive review of urban heat island mitigation strategies in Southeast Asia
June 2025
This systematic review synthesizes 27 peer-reviewed studies (2020–2023) on urban heat island (UHI) mitigation in Southeast Asia, focusing on cooling effectiveness and implementation feasibility. In...
Study on the micro-climate suitability and spatial optimization patterns of waterfront residential areas in cold regions
June 2025
Waterfront areas are among the hotspots for residential construction. Enhancing outdoor environmental comfort for residents in waterfront residential areas in cold regions is a key consideration for...
Quantum computing as an enabler for sustainable circular economy implementation in Industry 4.0: A study
June 2025
By making the best use of resources, reducing waste, and promoting environmental sustainability, combining the Circular Economy (CE) ideas with Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies can completely change...
TOPIC: The effect of external debt on economic growth: Evidence from 10 African countries
March 2025
This study delves into the intricate relationship between external debt and economic growth in ten African countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d′Ivoire, Zambia,...
A systematic review of the influence of physiological factors on outdoor thermal comfort
March 2025
Research on the impact of outdoor thermal comfort on public activities and public health has received increasing attention in recent years. Variations in physiological indicators play an essential role...
A systematic review of nature-based solutions to urban hazards through the lens of environmental justice
March 2025
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) has emerged as a key strategy for addressing climate change hazards. However, their implementation often overlooks socioeconomic inequalities, leading to unequal benefits...
Comparative analysis of spatial characteristics of urban network from the perspective of information flow and population flow—A regional urban network case
March 2025
While various flow data enhance urban network construction, existing studies often overlook the complexities of integrating these data, resulting in a limited understanding of urban network dynamics....
Challenges and considerations of applying nature-based solutions for future mega-cities: Implications for Karachi as a Sponge City
March 2025
Rapid urbanization contributes to impervious surface areas resulting in higher vulnerability to flooding and loss of green spaces. Recently, sustainable methods like nature-based solutions (NBS) are...