Article
Engineering, Civil
Michael Zilberbrand, Alexander Gimburg, Arthur Doroshev, Vladimir Mirlas, Yaakov Anker
Summary: The study found that the main processes shaping runoff chemistry in the central mountain rim of Israel are dissolution of dry fallout and salts from previous small-scale runoff events. Calcium and sulfate concentrations in the runoff are defined mainly by the dissolution of dust minerals, while sodium and chloride concentrations come from rain and dissolution of halite. Magnesium is mainly connected to dissolution of dolomite outcrops.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Zhang, Xiaolong Yu
Summary: This article evaluates the impact of urbanization on land use changes and catchment's runoff in the Puhe River Basin from 1985 to 2015. The results show that urbanization led to a decrease in cultivated land and an increase in construction land, affecting the runoff in the basin.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Jakob F. Steiner, Tika R. Gurung, Sharad P. Joshi, Inka Koch, Tuomo Saloranta, Joseph Shea, Arun B. Shrestha, Emmy Stigter, Walter W. Immerzeel
Summary: The Langtang catchment, located in the Central Himalaya, has been the focus of numerous research projects over the past four decades, with a strong emphasis on the cryospheric components of the water balance. Multiple weather stations and discharge stations have been established since 2012 to monitor atmospheric and hydrologic variables.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xinxin Sui, Frans H. M. van de Ven
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of Low Impact Development (LID) on basin runoff at a regional scale, particularly the overlap of urban and rural sub-flows at peak times. The results show that for a partly urbanized, partly rural basin, the implementation of LID delays urban peaks and may cause larger stacking of rural and urban peak runoffs, leading to larger basin peaks under extremely wet conditions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhang, Qian Xu, Keyi Wang, Guoxin Chen, Zhuoran Luo, Xiang Li, Biyun Guo
Summary: Rainfall and runoff data were collected in a small headwater catchment in Hong Kong to study the rainfall-runoff processes. The study found that rainfall depth and initial discharge are important factors in predicting the runoff coefficient. The findings have significant implications for water resources management and decision-making processes.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bingru Zeng, Yunliang Li, Jing Yao, Zhiqiang Tan
Summary: Hydrological connectivity is crucial for addressing water resource and eco-environmental issues. This study used a graph theory approach to analyze the connectivity of river systems in the Poyang Lake catchment. The results indicated a complex structure and evolving tributaries in certain areas. Human activities were found to significantly impact the quantity, morphometric, and structural characteristics of the river system. Functional connectivity analysis revealed that downstream areas had stronger connectivity and played a crucial role in runoff sediment transport. This study provides insights into the spatial and temporal evolution of connectivity in a large river basin and offers strategies for water resource management under climate and land use changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Reza Ramezani, Fernanda Helfer, Bofu Yu
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of climate change and land-use change on runoff in six catchments in Southeast Queensland, Australia. A novel framework incorporating satellite images and a hydrological model was used to simulate baseline runoff and predict future runoff. The results showed that climate change would decrease runoff, while urbanization would increase runoff. Decision makers can use these findings to develop water management plans at the catchment scale.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Christian Massari, Victor Pellet, Yves Tramblay, Wade T. Crow, Gaby J. Grundemann, Tristian Hascoetf, Daniele Penna, Sara Modanesi, Luca Brocca, Stefania Camici, Francesco Marra
Summary: This study investigates the control of pre-storm conditions on runoff coefficients in European basins. The results indicate that precipitation has a relatively good explanatory power for stormflow volumes, but not for peak discharge. The correlation between pre-storm conditions and runoff coefficients varies among different basin types, which is crucial for flood forecasting and model calibration.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cassandra Nickles, Edward Beighley
Summary: The SWOT mission will measure river discharges but lacks temporal and spatial uniformity. The drainage area ratio method is not applicable for the observable river network in the Mississippi River basin, with limitations such as cumulative urban area and number of dams affecting its efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nikul Kumari, Ankur Srivastava, Sumant Kumar
Summary: Rainfall is crucial for various water management sectors, but accurate estimation of hydrological components is challenging due to the variability of rainfall and limited meteorological stations. This study established an empirical relationship between rainfall and runoff in the Telibandha Lake Catchment in central India, and found that the NDWI values were highest during July-September with a good relationship between seasonal NDWI and mean monthly rainfall data.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pascual Ferrans, Javier Temprano
Summary: This study developed a modelling-based methodology using EPA SWMM to evaluate the effect of urbanization on watershed hydrology in Spain and Colombia. Results show that urbanization significantly increases variables such as runoff volume, peak flow, and pollutant loads. The effect of urbanization differs between the two regions, with Colombian cities having higher values and Spanish cities showing more variability. The analysis also allowed clustering of cities within each country based on their modeled hydrological behavior, and the curve fitting procedure showed high performance rates for all variables studied.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Michelle A. Stern, Lorraine E. Flint, Alan L. Flint, Allen H. Christensen
Summary: The study focused on the Anza-Cahuilla groundwater basin in the semi-arid headwaters of the Santa Margarita River watershed in southern California, where groundwater is derived entirely from precipitation. Long-term estimates of water balance components are lacking, however, and there is an increasing demand for groundwater in the region. The physically-based water balance model provided estimates of annual recharge and runoff that can be used by stakeholders for sustainable water management planning.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alejandra M. Carmona, Maik Renner, Axel Kleidon, German Poveda
Summary: This study assessed the sensitivity of runoff in the Amazon River basin using different data sources and products, showing that changes in precipitation, actual evapotranspiration, and n parameter have varying impacts on hydrological response. Results suggest that enhanced estimates of E and E-p are needed to improve understanding of future hydrological sensitivity and climate change impacts in the region.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Bingyu Qi, Honghu Liu, Shifa Zhao, Baoyuan Liu
Summary: The study reveals that precipitation patterns in the upper reaches of the Hanjiang River Basin are changing, with increases in rainfall amounts and rainy days in some regions, while decreases in light rainfall and rainy days are observed. Under dry assumptions, water diversion from the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Transfer Project may result in water shortages and environmental disasters in the downstream areas.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
A. C. Duarte, L. Mateos
Summary: Changes in cropping intensity induced by the reforms of the European Union Common Agricultural Policy have led to alterations in irrigation hydrology and off-site effects of agricultural activities. Lower cropping intensity can reduce the off-site effects of agricultural activities on the environment.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Michael Zilberbrand, Alexander Gimburg, Arthur Doroshev, Vladimir Mirlas, Yaakov Anker
Summary: The study found that the main processes shaping runoff chemistry in the central mountain rim of Israel are dissolution of dry fallout and salts from previous small-scale runoff events. Calcium and sulfate concentrations in the runoff are defined mainly by the dissolution of dust minerals, while sodium and chloride concentrations come from rain and dissolution of halite. Magnesium is mainly connected to dissolution of dolomite outcrops.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanna Gurianov, Michael Meistelman, Yael Albo, Marina Nisnevitch, Faina Nakonechny
Summary: This study reports the incorporation of Rose Bengal into organically modified silica matrices using the sol-gel technique. The addition of solidifier to the matrix was found to affect the antibacterial activity of Rose Bengal. The RB6@ORMOSIL matrix immobilized on a linear low-density polyethylene surface exhibited the highest antibacterial activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hilla Pe'er-Nissan, Hadas Ahdoot-Levi, Oshra Betzer, Pnina Shirel Itzhak, Niva Shraga-Heled, Iris Gispan, Menachem Motiei, Arthur Doroshev, Yaakov Anker, Rachela Popovtzer, Racheli Ofir, Gal Yadid
Summary: Recent research suggests that mesenchymal stem cells, especially placenta-derived mesenchymal stromal-like cells (PLX-PAD), have potential in treating neurological disorders, particularly drug addiction. In a rat model for cocaine addiction, the administration of PLX-PAD cells through intracerebroventricular or intranasal routes attenuated cocaine-seeking behavior by migrating to specific mesolimbic regions, homing on the hippocampus, and restoring neurogenesis. The findings suggest that intranasal cell therapy could be a safe and effective approach to treating addiction and may provide a novel and efficient method for rehabilitation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vladimir Mirlas, Vitaly Kulagin, Aida Ismagulova, Yaakov Anker
Summary: Southeastern Kazakhstan is experiencing ongoing water-resource depletion, with the livestock sector being a major consumer of natural water resources. The study used hydrogeological scenarios to determine the water demand and extraction rates for the livestock sector, finding the need for an additional production well on one of the pastures.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vladimir Mirlas, Vitaly Kulagin, Aida Ismagulova, Yaakov Anker
Summary: The challenge of providing good quality drinking water supply to the local population in southeastern Kazakhstan from distant natural surface water sources has led to the utilization of groundwater from local aquifers. In this study, infiltration and clogging processes were evaluated to optimize the artificial groundwater recharge system design in the region.
Article
Crystallography
Ira Litvak, Avner Cahana, Yaakov Anker, Sharon Ruthstein, Haim Cohen
Summary: In this study, color induction in nitrogen-contaminated diamonds was investigated. The treatments involving irradiation and thermal treatments were found to affect vacancy defect production and atom orientation centers in the diamond lattice. The results showed that diamonds with high levels of nitrogen contamination had high carbon-centered radical concentrations. Four paramagnetic center structures were generated by the treatment. The research contributes to the understanding of the formation mechanism of diamond colors.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Olga Semenova, Dmytro Kobzev, Iryna Hovor, Melad Atrash, Faina Nakonechny, Olesia Kulyk, Andrii Bazylevich, Gary Gellerman, Leonid Patsenker
Summary: The resistance of pathogenic bacteria to antibiotics has led to the development of new treatment modalities such as antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT), which utilizes photosensitizers that exhibit high cytotoxicity upon light irradiation. Porphyrins, the most clinically approved photosensitizers, are poorly excitable in the therapeutic near-IR spectral range. However, cyanine dyes, which function well in the near-IR region, have low phototoxicity in general. Recent studies have shown that introducing iodine atoms into cyanine molecules greatly enhances their phototoxicity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ludmila Yarmolinsky, Faina Nakonechny, Arie Budovsky, Haim Zeigerman, Boris Khalfin, Eyal Sharon, Leonid Yarmolinsky, Shimon Ben-Shabat, Marina Nisnevitch
Summary: This study identified compounds with antimicrobial and antiviral properties in Phlomis viscosa. Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis was used to identify volatile compounds, while high-performance liquid chromatography, liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time-of-flight mass spectrometry were applied for nonvolatile components. Quercetin 3-O-rutinoside, quercetin 3-O-arabinoside, and hesperidin showed significant antimicrobial activity against various bacteria, including drug-resistant strains, and also demonstrated antiviral activity against varicella zoster virus and herpes simplex virus 1.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Camilla Sandstrom, Irene Ring, Roland Olschewski, Riccardo Simoncini, Christian Albert, Sevil Acar, Malkhaz Adeishvili, Christina Allard, Yakov Anker, Raphael Arlettaz, Gyorgyi Bela, Luca Coscieme, Anke Fischer, Christine Fuerst, Bella Galil, Stephen Hynes, Ulan Kasymov, Cristina Marta-Pedroso, Ana Mendes, Ulf Molau, Jan Pergl
Summary: Recent assessments by IPBES indicate that Nature's Contributions to People (NCP) are at risk due to ongoing biodiversity loss, emphasizing the need for increased conservation efforts and sustainable use of biodiversity. Mainstreaming biodiversity into sectoral policies is seen as a strategy to achieve change. The review conducted for Europe and Central Asia highlights the potential of mainstreaming to improve biodiversity conservation and NCP provision, but also indicates the need for stronger implementation.
ECOSYSTEMS AND PEOPLE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Melad Atrash, Karen Molina, El-Or Sharoni, Gilbert Azwat, Marina Nisnevitch, Yael Albo, Faina Nakonechny
Summary: With the increase in energy consumption and the extended use of nonrenewable fossil fuels, there is a need for alternative fuels to protect the environment from pollutant emissions. Biodiesel, a renewable alternative fuel, is being explored. This study focuses on finding an effective method of biodiesel production using brown grease (BG), a fatty waste from the food industry. The experiments involve esterification and transesterification reactions using different catalysts and lipid sources, with a focus on achieving high conversion rates and efficiency.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Efrat Hochma, Iryna Hovor, Faina Nakonechny, Marina Nisnevitch
Summary: Food colorants have a wide range of potential applications, including as cytotoxic drugs and antimicrobial mediators. This study investigated the photodynamic antibacterial activity of several edible food colorants and Rhein. The results showed that E127 and Rhein were effective against both S. aureus and E. coli, while other colorants exhibited lower activity. Dark pre-incubation with S. aureus increased the photodynamic activity of certain colorants. Adding Rhein to E127 enhanced its photodynamic activity. The study suggests that food colorants with photo- and sonodynamic properties may be useful for food preservation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaakov Anker, Alexander Gimburg, Michael Zilberbrand, Yakov Livshitz, Vladimir Mirlas
Summary: This study compares the groundwater recharge patterns between urbanized and nearly natural small catchment basins in Israel and evaluates the groundwater recharge using water balance and water table fluctuation methods. The results show that the groundwater recharge coefficients are influenced by land use and applying this method can improve understanding of groundwater recharge distribution and be extrapolated to similar regions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ira Litvak, Avner Cahana, Yaakov Anker, Sharon Ruthstein, Haim Cohen
Summary: The color of nitrogen-contaminated diamonds can be modified through irradiation and thermal treatment. This study focused on the changes that occur during these treatments and characterized the paramagnetic centers using visual assessment and various spectroscopic techniques. The results showed that high levels of nitrogen contamination are associated with a relatively high concentration of carbon-centered radicals. Different paramagnetic groups with distinct g-values were identified, with some correlating with blue centers and others correlating with yellow centers. Thermal treatment was found to be necessary for producing blue and yellow fancy diamonds, while green diamonds did not require such treatment.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir Mirlas, Yaakov Anker, Asher Aizenkod, Naftali Goldshleger
Summary: This study conducted in an olive orchard in the Beit She' an Valley, Israel, reveals that incorrect irrigation management leads to soil salinization, reducing soil fertility and degrading soil health. The results indicate that irrigating with potable water can help reduce salt accumulation and recover damaged plots.
GEOSCIENTIFIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Gabriele Bernardini, Tiago Miguel Ferreira, Pilar Baquedano Julia, Rafael Ramirez Eudave, Enrico Quagliarini
Summary: This research offers a methodology for combined spatiotemporal flood risk assessment, considering hazard, physical vulnerability, user exposure, and vulnerability. It adopts a mesoscale approach and investigates indoor and outdoor users' exposure and vulnerability, using the Analytical Hierarchy Process to combine risk factors.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ying Liu, Chunli Chu, Ruijun Zhang, Shaoqing Chen, Chao Xu, Dongliang Zhao, Chunchun Meng, Meiting Ju, Zhi Cao
Summary: This study investigates the effects of increasing road, wall, and roof albedo on mitigating the urban heat island (UHI) effect in different areas of Tianjin. The results reveal that increasing road albedo is more effective in fringe areas, while increasing wall and roof albedo is more effective in central areas. The temperature changes induced by albedo changes also show seasonal characteristics.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xisheng Lin, Yunfei Fu, Daniel Z. Peng, Chun-Ho Liu, Mengyuan Chu, Zengshun Chen, Fan Yang, Tim K. T. Tse, Cruz Y. Li, Xinxin Feng
Summary: This study employed computational fluid dynamics and neural network models to investigate and predict pollutant dispersion in urban environments, providing valuable insights for designing effective strategies to mitigate the impacts of hazardous pollutants.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dipanjan Nag, Arkopal Kishore Goswami
Summary: Future-oriented urban planning should continue to focus on the principles of accessible and walkable cities. The perception of people is crucial for developing better urban walking infrastructure, but current evaluation tools often neglect the "perceived" features of the walking network. This study used conjoint analysis to evaluate users' perception of link and network attributes, revealing the importance of considering both in improving the walking environment.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yongxin Su, Tao Zhang, Mengyao Xu, Mao Tan, Yuzhou Zhang, Rui Wang, Ling Wang
Summary: This study proposes an optimization method for household integrated demand response (HIDR) by combining rough knowledge and a dueling deep Q-network (DDQN), aiming to address uncertainties in a household multi-energy system (HMES). The simulation results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms rule-based methods and DDQN in terms of energy cost savings.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sijia Sun, S. F. A. Batista, Monica Menendez, Yuanqing Wang, Shuang Zhang
Summary: This paper comprehensively analyzes the energy consumption characteristics of electric buses (EBs) and diesel buses (DBs) on different bus lane configurations and operational conditions. The study shows that EBs consume less energy in suburban areas when using regular lanes, while both EBs and DBs save substantial energy when operating on dedicated bus lanes in downtown areas. Notably, shared-use bus lanes have the highest energy consumption.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shangshang Shen, Dan Yan, Xiaojie Liu
Summary: This study developed a comprehensive theoretical framework for evaluating, diagnosing, and optimizing multi-functional urban agriculture. The framework was applied in Xiamen, China to identify the obstacles that impede its coordinated development and propose optimized modes for its development. Results showed that urban agriculture in Xiamen exhibits sound social function, moderate economic function, and poor ecological function.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Akinleye H. Folorunsho, Kayode I. Ayegbusi, Vishal Bobde, Tolulope E. Adeliyi, Christopher E. Ndehedehe, Akintomide A. Akinsanola
Summary: This study examines the impact of land cover, vegetation health, climatic forcings, elevation heat loads, and terrain characteristics on land surface temperature distribution over West Africa. The random forest model performs the best in downscaling predictands. The southern regions consistently exhibit healthy vegetation, while areas with unhealthy vegetation coincide with hot land surface temperature clusters. Positive Normalized Difference Vegetation Index trends in the Sahel highlight rainfall recovery and subsequent greening. Southwest winds cause the upwelling of cold waters, resulting in low land surface temperatures in southern West Africa. Considering LVCET factors is crucial for prioritizing greening initiatives and urban planning.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuchi Cao, Yan Li, Shouyun Shen, Weiwei Wang, Xiao Peng, Jiaao Chen, Jingpeng Liao, Xinyi Lv, Yifan Liu, Lehan Ma, Guodian Hu, Jinghuan Jiang, Dan Sun, Qingchu Jiang, Qiulin Liao
Summary: The study reveals significant disparities in urban green equity, with high property price areas having better access to green spaces than low property price areas. Landscape and greening have the most significant impact on urban green space differentiation.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shaobo Sun, Kui Shan, Shengwei Wang
Summary: Economizer control is an important measure for energy savings in air-conditioning systems during moderate seasons. Humidity measurement uncertainties have a significant impact on enthalpy-based economizer control, and an uncertainty-tolerant control strategy is proposed to mitigate these effects.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ding Mao, Peng Wang, Yi-Ping Fang, Long Ni
Summary: This study analyzes the structure, function, operation, and failure characteristics of district heating networks (DHNs) and proposes vulnerability analysis methods. The effectiveness of these methods is validated through application to a DHN in a Chinese city. The study finds that the heat source connectivity efficiency loss rate effectively characterizes topological and functional vulnerability. It also reveals that controllable DHNs have higher functional vulnerability under large area failure scenarios.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hamid Karimi, Saeed Hasanzadeh, Hedayat Saboori
Summary: This paper presents a stochastic and cooperative approach for the operation of a cluster of interconnected multi-energy systems. The proposed model investigates the interaction among energy systems and integrates hydrogen and water systems into the overall energy structure. The model studies the performance of energy system agents in decentralized and cooperative scheduling.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
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Construction & Building Technology
Zhiyu Yan, Xiaogang Guo, Zilong Zhao, Luliang Tang
Summary: This study proposes a novel framework for fine-grained information extraction and dynamic spatial-temporal awareness in disaster-stricken areas based on social media data. The framework utilizes deep learning modules to extract location and water depth information from text and images, and analyzes the spatio-temporal distribution characteristics. The results show that the fusion of text and image-based information can enhance the perception of flood processes.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. A. Pans, G. Claudio, P. C. Eames
Summary: This study simulated and optimized a speculative district heating system in an existing urban area in Loughborough, UK. The system used only renewable heat sources and thermal energy storage to address the mismatch between heat generation and demand. The study assessed the impact of long-term storage volume and charging temperature on system cost and energy efficiency.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jianmei Zhong, Wei Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Jinsheng Zhan, Tao Xia, Lingzhi Xie, Xiding Zeng, Kun Yang, Zhangyu Li, Ruiwen Zou, Zepu Bai, Qing Wang, Chenyang Zhang
Summary: This study aims to propose a suitable air distribution design and reduce the energy consumption of the BSL-4 laboratory. It analyzes the diffusion characteristics of aerosols, infection risk under different air distributions, and ventilation parameters. The results show that the proposed energy-saving operation strategy can reduce the energy consumption of the laboratory by 15-30%.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2024)
