Portland (Oregón, EE.UU.) (2016) by Jesús M. González Pérez, María José Piñeira Mantiñán

“…Segregation is a cause of urban inequality, which in turn perpetuates the segregated location of the most disadvantaged and the difficulties of upward mobility. …”
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Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Afi River Forest Reserve Cross River State, Nigeria by C. I. Duru, U. D. Chima, C. Fredrick

“…The decline in dense vegetation highlights the pressures from agricultural expansion, urbanization, and other anthropogenic activities. A further decline in dense vegetation to 220.32 km² by 2052 and further expansions in the areas covered by farmland, water bodies, built-up areas, and bare land, were predicted. …”
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Portland (Oregón, EE.UU.) (2016) by Jesús M. González Pérez, María José Piñeira Mantiñán

“…Segregation is a cause of urban inequality, which in turn perpetuates the segregated location of the most disadvantaged and the difficulties of upward mobility. …”
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Impact of Human Capital Development on Economic Growth in Uganda. by Nuwagaba, Christopher

“…As Uganda embarks on a new phase of economic development characterized by increased diversification, urbanization, and closer integration with regional and global markets, it is vital that the country does not lag in developing this asset. …”
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Influence of Kinship on Family Stability in Kagunga Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Mugarura, Junior

“…This perspective reflects an awareness of how modernization, urbanization, and shifts in societal values have transformed traditional family structures and roles. …”
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Influence of Exposure to Different Green Rooftop Spaces on Stress Restoration of College Students by Zhixiong ZHUO, Liang DONG

“…ObjectiveAlong with the continuous progress of urbanization, the number of people living in cities is increasing. …”
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Water quality prediction and carbon reduction mechanisms in wastewater treatment in Northwest cities using Random Forest Regression model by Jingjing Sun, Xin Guan, Xiaojun Sun, Xiaojing Cao, Yepei Tan, Jiarong Liao

“…Abstract With the accelerated urbanization and economic development in Northwest China, the efficiency of urban wastewater treatment and the importance of water quality management have become increasingly significant. …”
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer Mortality Attributed to Air Pollution in Türkiye in 2019 by Didem Han Yekdeş, Ali Cem Yekdeş, Ülfiye Çelikkalp, Pelin Sarı Serin, Miraç Çağlayan, Galip Ekuklu

“…Air quality data was obtained from the official website of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye. …”
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Neglected tropical diseases in Yemen: a systematic review of epidemiology and public health challenges by Ibrahim Ahmed Ahmed Alhothily, Rahmat Dapari, Nazri Che Dom

“…The review identified multiple risk factors, including poor sanitation, inadequate water quality, and urbanization, exacerbating NTD prevalence. Conclusions The findings highlight the significant burden and regional disparities of NTDs in Yemen, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. …”
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Impact of Flooding of River Nyamwamba on Community Development: A Case Study of Nyamwamba Sub-County Kasese District. by Bihamba, Juliet

“…The study findings showed the causes of flooding of river Nyamwamba in Nyamwamba Sub County show that 28% is caused by heavy rainfall, 15% of the respondents mentioned extensive runoff, 08% river channel changes mentioned by the respondents, 11% urbanization, 14% deforestation and land use activities as mentioned by the respondents, 17% climate change and 06% of the respondents mentioned ice jams. …”
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Variation in Benthic Macroinvertebrates Along aLongitudinal Gradient of a Disturbed Nyakambu Stream Kabale District Southwestern Uganda. by Byaruhanga, Benson

“…Low pH was recorded in the downstream sites due to urbanization, which leads to increased pollution levels through poor disposal of sewage and other wastes.…”
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Turismo en Mallorca by Macià Blázquez Salom

“…Tourism in Mallorca Tourism has contributed to rampant urbanization, as seen in this case of Palma (Mallorca, photograph taken in August 2023 by Macià Blázquez Salom). …”
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The impact of land use transition on ecosystem service value in Lixiahe area: Multi-scenario simulation based on Markov-FLUS model by CHEN Xinwei, LI Hongbo, ZHANG Wenbo, GE Xiaoping

“…[Objective] The Lixiahe area in Jiangsu Province is an important river floodplain network depression in the Huaihe Basin, and it is a typical zone where agriculture, ecology, and urbanization interweave. In the context of ecological civilization construction, simulating the land use transformation in this region under multiple scenarios and its impact on the value of ecosystem services have practical guiding significance. …”
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Traffic-related-air-pollutant PM2.5 Caused Toxicity on Caenorhabditis elegans with Cotreatment of High-dose Glucose and Tempeh by Jian-He Lu, Ming-Hsien Tsai, Sen-Ting Huang, Jia-De Lee, Ta-Chih Hsiao, Wan Nurdiyana Wan Mansor, How-Ran Chao

“…Abstract Rapid economic development and urbanization have significantly increased PM2.5-induced and hyperglycemia-induced toxicological effects. …”
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Analysis of Forest Cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve (RTL-DRC) by Sylvestre Frey, André Musas A Musas, Nestor Anzola Kibamba, Sebastien Kidushi Mboma, Tege Simboni Simboni, Djonive Munene Asidi

“…The main drivers of deforestation identified are agricultural expansion, illegal exploitation of forest resources and urbanization. These activities have led to the fragmentation of critical habitats, putting endemic and threatened species at risk, while also compromising the ecological integrity of the reserve. …”
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Magnitude of self-reported non-fatal work-related injuries and associated factors among construction workers in Aleta Wondo, Sidama, Ethiopia by Abel Afework, Aiggan Tamene, Mahlet Gashaw

“…Abstract Ethiopia has experienced rapid urbanization over the past three decades, leading to the explosion of building construction. …”
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Trends, gender, and racial disparities in patients with mortality due to paroxysmal tachycardia: A nationwide analysis from 1999-2020. by Aman Goyal, Humza Saeed, Saif Yamin, Abdullah, Wania Sultan, Muhammad Khubaib Arshad, Samia Aziz Sulaiman, Mah I Kan Changez, Gauranga Mahalwar

“…Age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) and annual percent changes (APC) were calculated by year, gender, age group, race/ethnicity, geographic location, and urbanization status. Trends in AAMRs were analyzed using the Joinpoint Regression Program to identify significant changes and inflection points in mortality trends throughout the study period.…”
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Concrete Production and Curing with Recycled Wastewater: A Review on the Current State of Knowledge and Practice by Tobby Michael, Agwe, Tibenderana, Philip, Twesigye-Omwe, Moses N, Abdulkadir, Sholagberu Taofeeq

“…These include increasing population, rapid urbanization, industrialization, changed land pattern usage and land cover, change in the overall ecological system, and increased temperature and unscientific compromises in the extraction of water are at alarming threshold putting pressure on the finite available freshwater resources. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Flooding on Agricultural Lands in Kaharo Sub-County of Kabale District South Western Uganda. by Nyakiti, Dorcas Awino

“…The study also recommended areas for further studies like assessment of the effects of flooding on agricultural production in Kaharo sub-county and assessing Vulnerability of Peri-Urban Areas to Floods.…”
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Concrete Production and Curing with Recycled Wastewater: A Review on the Current State of Knowledge and Practice by Tobby Michael, Agwe, Philip, Tibenderana, Moses N., Twesigye-Omwe, Joel, Webster Mbujje, Sholagberu Taofeeq, Abdulkadir

“…These include increasing population, rapid urbanization, industrialization, changed land pattern usage and land cover, change in the overall ecological system, and increased temperature and unscientific compromises in the extraction of water are at alarming threshold putting pressure on the finite available freshwater resources. …”
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