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Geography, Physical
Luca Bellucci, Maria Rita Palombo, Daniel DeMiguel, Flavia Strani, Maria Teresa Alberdi
Summary: The Guadix-Baza Basin in Europe is one of the few continental basins with a well-dated set of fossiliferous sites. The Cullar de Baza 1 (CB-1) is crucial for studying the effects of the Early-Middle Pleistocene Transition and the evolution of European horses. Additionally, CB-1 is important for biochronological studies of the late Early Pleistocene/Middle Pleistocene transition in the Iberian peninsula.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Melih Ozturk, Lutfi Agirtas
Summary: Emirgan Park in Istanbul, Turkey, covers almost 43 hectares and is home to various tree and shrub species. A study analyzed canopy parameters of coniferous and deciduous trees, as well as shrubs in 30 different land use areas. The research found that construction interventions and canopy spacing affected leaf area index and light transmission-ground fraction percentages.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
David Hidalgo-Garcia, Julian Arco-Diaz
Summary: There is concern about climate change and its impact on disease risk and quality of life. This study evaluates environmental quality and proposes mitigation measures for future urban developments. Through satellite image analysis, it shows that land surface temperature, urban heat island effect, air pollution, and building index are significantly correlated with the risk of developing various diseases.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
David Hidalgo Garcia
Summary: The research utilized satellite images to calculate urban land surface temperature, finding that the results from Landsat 8 SW algorithms had higher average values compared to Sentinel 3 and Sentinel 3B, with significant differences. However, these SW analysis methods are still considered effective and reliable for determining the city's land surface temperature.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
David Hidalgo Garcia
Summary: Currently, urban areas are expanding due to population growth and changing land uses. These changes, along with global warming and extreme weather events, lead to increased surface temperature and environmental deterioration, affecting people's quality of life. Green areas in cities are considered one of the best solutions to adapt to these phenomena, as they help lower outdoor temperatures. This study used high-resolution satellite images and an algorithm called TsHARP to analyze the relationship between surface temperature, the Park Cool Island effect, and cooling distance in green areas of Granada city.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Jorge Mongil-Manso, Joaquin Navarro-Hevia, Roberto San Martin
Summary: The study found that soil infiltration rates were higher in 60-year-old pine reforested sites and in the sediment wedges of check dams, compared to degraded hillslopes and shrublands. Factors such as organic matter, humus and litter depth, as well as vegetation height and cover, influenced soil infiltration rates, while slope degree, presence of coarse elements, stoniness, clay content, bulk density, and electric conductivity hindered the rates. Pine reforestation and check dam construction helped degraded land recover its hydrological conditions, improving the hydrological cycle in the watershed.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Baltasar Cabezudo, Federico Casimiro-Soriguer Solanas, Andres Perez-Latorre
Summary: Sierra de las Nieves National Park, located in the western Baetic mountains of Spain, is home to a diverse range of vascular plants, including endemic species and endangered species. This study presents the first comprehensive catalogue of the park's vascular flora and highlights the importance of preserving the biodiversity in this region.
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Environmental Studies
Manuel Jose Delgado-Capel, Paloma Carinanos, Marcos Escudero-Vinolo
Summary: Heat waves are increasingly severe worldwide, especially in the Mediterranean region. This study focuses on the impact of heat waves in urban areas and the role of urban green infrastructure (UGI) in mitigating their effects. By analyzing land surface temperature (LST) and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) data from satellite images, we found stronger negative correlation between LST and NDVI in small green spaces distributed throughout the city. These spaces are crucial in Mediterranean cities where limited space prevents larger UGI elements. Further research is needed to understand how these small green spaces enhance urban cooling given the climate conditions and water scarcity in the region.
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Construction & Building Technology
David Hidalgo-Garcia, Julian Arco-Diaz
Summary: Understanding the relationship between the increase in Earth's Surface Temperature and urban climate alterations, as well as the deterioration of cities' environmental quality, is crucial for improving the quality of life for residents. This study examined the evolution of Land Use/Cover, Surface Urban Heat Island, and other variables in the metropolitan area of Granada, Spain, from 1985 to 2020. The findings revealed the impact of these variables on the variability of urban hotspots and the level of thermal comfort.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Enrique Baquero, Rafael Jordana, Vicente M. Ortuno
Summary: The study in the MSS of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park reveals the presence of epigeal and edaphic species, although not as abundant as the newly discovered species. The newly discovered species show high abundance and extensive presence in the hypogean environment, indicating a unique and distinct Collembola community in the MSS.
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Mario Solino
Summary: This study quantifies a conflict related to population control of the Iberian ibex in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain, where the design of management program plays a crucial role in the acceptance by surveyed population. Better ecological and health levels, as well as avoiding killing animals, increase the program's acceptance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marco A. Jimenez-Gonzalez, Sana Boubehziz, Ana M. Alvarez, Pilar Carral, Maria Jose Marques-Perez, Sameh K. Abd-Elmabod, Gonzalo Almendros
Summary: The increase in atmospheric CO2 levels and desertification due to soil degradation is a major concern for humanity. Soil management techniques are being widely used for soil protection. The Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain, which suffered severe deforestation, was reforested 50 years ago. A recent evaluation of the restored area found a significant increase in carbon stocks in the topsoil, as well as an increased level of transformation of organic carbon into resilient humic structures. Reforestation activities have led to the accumulation of high-quality organic carbon.
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Limnology
Christian Arnanz, Ana Isabel Lopez-Archilla, Paloma Alcorlo
Summary: This study examines the ecological impacts of recreational activities on the rivers in Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. By monitoring the Las Presillas area (with a small dam) and the upstream/downstream sections of the Lozoya River, changes in organic seston, physicochemical variables, and biological variables during recreational and nonrecreational periods were observed. Results show differences at Las Presillas, including increased concentration of organic seston and human fecal contamination, leading to a decrease in macroinvertebrate communities and quality metrics during the recreational period.
Article
History
Juan Manuel Santiago Zaragoza, Francisco Javier Lafuente-Bolivar, Francisco Javier Salas-Martinez
Summary: Islamic cities in Spain stagnated or declined after 1492 due to the expulsion of Jews and Moors, despite repopulation efforts. The main Muslim cities experienced a decrease in size and population, with urban transformations adapting to Castilian policies. Granada's Baza is a paradigmatic case, having gone through a strong population growth despite its size remaining unchanged.
JOURNAL OF URBAN HISTORY
(2021)
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Development Studies
M. Mingarro, F. Aguilera-Benavente, J. M. Lobo
Summary: This study proposes a method to determine the representative climatic conditions of Guadarrama National Park in central Spain and assess the impact of land-cover changes on area connectivity. Climate change is projected to have significant effects on the region, with three key areas identified as crucial for the future maintenance of the reserve.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
