Since the 1950s, African cities in a quest for modernity and prosperity have been urgently
playing catch up to deal with the increasing demand for adequate urban systems and …

This study investigates the impact of financial technology (FinTech) on inclusive growth (IG)
by exploiting a panel of 281 prefecture-level Chinese cities in the years 2011–2020 using …

Understanding the trajectory of urbanization and its drivers is particularly important in the
new urban agenda set out under sustainable development goal 11 on cities and human …

With a global commitment to leave no one behind, cities can design and execute programs
and plans aimed at enhancing the rights of all to the city. Yet, the vulnerable, including low …

Can artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms help policymakers in their decisions on inclusive
growth? In this study, we introduce artificial intelligence algorithms to calibrate China's …

The complex and multidimensional nature of the quality of life (QoL) concept has given rise
to different empirical works attempting to determine factors that could enhance its level in …

Medicinal plants are being used by communities worldwide to treat various conditions,
diseases, and illnesses. Nevertheless, knowledge of their use is rapidly declining due to …

The accelerating pace of urbanization, coupled with changes in land-use patterns and the
exacerbation of extreme climatic events—marked by heightened unpredictability and …

This study uncovers the pluralities and often overlooked vistages of accessibility in sha**
the travel dynamics of suburban areas, revealing how these zones are essential to urban …

Purpose: The aim of the paper was to evaluate the level of development in selected OACPS
countries and to evaluate the relationship between the level of development in selected …