[PDF][PDF] A Megacities Review: Comparing Indicator-Based Evaluations of Sustainable Development and Urban Resilience.

BR Mackay, RR Shaker - Sustainability (2071-1050), 2024 - researchgate.net
Urbanization is defining global change, and megacities are fast becoming a hallmark of the
Anthropocene. Humanity's pursuit toward sustainability is reliant on the successful …

Exploring multiple pathways and mediation effects of urban environmental factors for suicide prevention

YS Shen, SCC Lung, S Cui - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Public health is threatened by air pollution and high temperature, especially in urban areas
and areas impacted by climate change. Well-designed urban forms have co-benefits on …

The quest for adaptation through spatial planning and ecosystem-based tools in resilience strategies

KD Salata, A Yiannakou - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
As climate change and other interdependent challenges are expected to become
increasingly acute and unpredictable, so the need for policies and measures to reduce risks …

A multi-criteria wetland suitability index for restoration across Ontario's mixedwood plains

SJ Medland, RR Shaker, KW Forsythe, BR Mackay… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Significant wetland loss (~ 72%; 1.4 million hectares) in the Province of Ontario, Canada,
has resulted in damage to important ecosystem services that mitigate the effects of global …

Determinants of bank closures: Exploring the relationship between neighborhood characteristics and bank branch locations

J Aversa, R Shaker, E Cleave… - Papers in Applied …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Retail Banking in Canada has experienced significant changes perpetuated by
both digital trends in retail and changes in consumer demand. These changes have resulted …

[HTML][HTML] Bayesian Network Analysis: Assessing and Restoring Ecological Vulnerability in the Shaanxi Section of the Qinling-Daba Mountains Under Global Warming …

Z Hu, N Li, M Zhang, M Miao - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Human activities, especially industrial production and urbanization, have significantly
affected vegetation cover, water resource cycles, climate change, and biodiversity in the …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation and Trade-Offs/Synergies of Ecosystem Services in an Ecologically Fragile Region: A Case Study of Western Jilin Province

Z He, W Liu, C Liu - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ecosystem services (ES) are the foundation for the survival and development of human
society. It is of great significance to clarify the trade-off and synergy between different types …

[HTML][HTML] Globalizing Food Items Based on Ingredient Consumption

Y Matla, RR Yannamaneni, G Pappas - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The food and beverage industry significantly impacts the global economy, subject to various
influential factors. This study aims to develop an AI-powered model to enhance the …

[HTML][HTML] Spatial Correlation of Landscape Fragmentation and Ecological Sensitivity in China's Giant Panda National Park and Surrounding Areas

H **a, F Lu, J Li - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Giant Panda National Park (GPNP) and its surrounding areas constitute a
comprehensive ecosystem aimed at protecting the natural habitat of giant pandas …

Identification of Anthropogenic Impact and Indicators of Landscape Transformation in the Fatala River Basin (Republic of Guinea).

K Myachina, R Ryakhov, A Shchavelev… - Sustainability …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
The aim of this study is to identify the main factors of anthropogenic impact and indicators of
landscape transformation in the Fatala River Basin in the Republic of Guinea. Our fieldwork …