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Computer Science, Cybernetics
Zhisheng Chen
Summary: This study explores the application scenarios of metaverse offices in organizations, including immersive work experiences, weak social networks, and virtual meetings. It discusses four levels of organizational change and the issues brought about by the future metaverse office. The study emphasizes the need to address issues such as privacy, security, addiction, equity, and usability in future metaverse research and development.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marion Reichenbach, Ana Pinto, Sven Koenig, Raghavendra Bhatta, Eva Schlecht
Summary: Urbanization is a major driver of agricultural transition in the Global South, but its impact on dairy production systems is not well understood. The Indian megacity of Bengaluru has a high demand for dairy products, supplied by urban and peri-urban dairy producers. Four spatially explicit dairy production systems were identified based on urbanization levels, resources utilization, and market channels. Despite rapid urbanization, Bengaluru's dairy sector still relies on small-scale family farms, with potential shifts towards market-oriented intensification or extensification in an urbanizing environment.
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Environmental Sciences
Youlin Luo, Jie Shen, Aifang Chen, Qi Tao, Qiquan Li, Philip J. White, Tingqiang Li, Bing Li, Lin Chen, Huanxiu Li, Xuesong Gao, Qiang Xu, Changquan Wang
Summary: Urbanization leads to a decrease in easily oxidizable organic C and total organic C in suburban soils. Factors influencing soil C include economic factors, changes in farmland, urbanization, and traffic flow. Economic density growth is the primary driver of soil C loss.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong-zhen Yang, Sun Yu, Feng Lian
Summary: The study demonstrates that replacing in-store shopping with online shopping effectively enables students relocated to remote campuses to maintain their quality of life. Well-developed e-commerce is expected to positively promote urbanization in China and reduce government subsidies for relocating educational institutions.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunting Xiao, Jianbo Yang, Lehui Cui, Junjun Deng, Pingqing Fu, Jialei Zhu
Summary: This article examines the sea-land breeze phenomenon in the coastal city of Tianjin, China, and finds a declining trend in its frequency and duration over the past 15 years. Sensitivity experiments reveal that ocean warming and urbanization are the primary factors driving the weakening of the sea-land breeze. With ongoing urbanization and global warming, the sea-land breeze in coastal cities is expected to weaken in the future, potentially leading to inhospitable climate and air pollution.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yun Zhu, Changzheng Zhang, Junmin Fang, Yijin Miao
Summary: Megacities are more vulnerable to disasters due to their large population and high dependence on basic resources. Enhancing resilience requires optimizing the water-energy-food nexus, improving infrastructure, and strengthening social security.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Minjung Maing
Summary: The superblock urban planning model, in response to rapid urbanization, has been investigated in Seoul's Gangnam District. The study found that areas within the superblocks lacking open space experience poor ventilation. Densification along the perimeter and the inner grid discontinuous streets worsened ventilation, while wider through roads and ground-level open space improved ventilation.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Arne Wenzel, Ingo Grass, Nils Nolke, Arati Pannure, Teja Tscharntke
Summary: This study investigates the impact of urbanization on crop pollination, specifically focusing on wild bees and their pollination services in Lablab purpureus fields in Bangalore, India. The research reveals that low density urban areas can benefit wild bees, particularly ground-nesting and large-bodied bees, as well as Xylocopa bees. However, intensive pesticide use can counteract the positive effects of urbanization. The study emphasizes the need for further research on different crops in tropical cities.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Information Science & Library Science
Nir Kshetri, Yogesh K. Dwivedi
Summary: Different metaverse applications have varying carbon footprints and environmental impacts. Consumer metaverse activities tend to have adverse energy and environmental consequences, while industrial metaverse applications can have positive environmental impacts. This editorial critically evaluates the development patterns and usage of different metaverse applications, analyzing their pollution-generating and pollution-reducing effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Arne Wenzel, Ingo Grass, Varsha Raj, Nils Nolke, Suryanarayana Subramanya, Teja Tscharntke
Summary: Worldwide, urban areas are rapidly expanding, and urban agriculture is becoming increasingly important. However, the effects of urbanization on farmland biodiversity are not well studied, especially in urbanization hotspots in the global south. In a study conducted in the Indian megacity Bangalore, we found that urbanization resulted in a consistent reduction in bird diversity, with the largest losses observed in open woodland species. The increase in impervious surface area led to a significant decrease in bird species and individuals, particularly during the monsoon season, suggesting a potential decline in biocontrol services for farmland in urban areas.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Eva Thulin, Bertil Vilhelmson, Louise Brundin
Summary: This study investigates the impact of working from home during the pandemic on office workers' daily life and mobility, and explores whether this change will have lasting influences on how and where people choose to live, work, relocate, and travel. The findings indicate that the experience of heavily reduced travel time, a sense of always being 'in place', and a calmer pace of life have led to a remarkable shift in the willingness to continue the home-based work life.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
An Truong Nguyen, Thanh-Son Dao, Emilie Strady, Tuyet T. N. Nguyen, Joanne Aime, Nicolas Gratiot, Julien Nemery
Summary: The study analyzed the spatiotemporal variation of phytoplankton and their relationship with environmental variables in the Saigon River in Southern Vietnam. It was found that phytoplankton abundance was significantly higher in the dry season compared to the rainy season, and urban emissions from Ho Chi Minh City caused a clear separation in phytoplankton abundance between the urban area and the rest of the river.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Congcong Wang, Xiongdong Zhou, Mengzhen Xu, Linyuan Zhang, Xinjue Hou, Zhongsuo Wang, Yao Yang, Yaqi Luo
Summary: Urban water bodies globally are facing ecological pressures that impact freshwater ecosystem services and aquatic biodiversity. A study in Beijing, China, investigated the macroinvertebrates in different water types and identified environmental factors that affect their spatial distribution. A multimetric index (MMI) model based on macroinvertebrates was developed to assess ecological quality, revealing variations in different water types and providing recommendations for ecological protection. This study contributes to urban ecological planning and sustainable development.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xi Sun, Yuki Iwachido, Shinya Hayashi, Souki Horiuchi, Masataka Kirishita, Akira S. Mori, Takehiro Sasaki
Summary: The study found that functional rarity varies in urban ecosystems, with some native and non-native plant species showing distinct functional rarity at the local scale and not being scarce, natural remnants and anthropogenic habitats play a role in protecting functionally rare species in urban ecosystems.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiacan Yuan, Qiyan Lin, Sisi Chen, Huan Zhao, Xin Xie, Ziyi Cai, Jintao Zhang, Tiantao Cheng, Ming Hua, Renhe Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the regional climate changes of Chengdu, a densely populated city in western China, over the past 40 years. The findings show a warming and less humid trend in Chengdu, with a decrease in annual fog days and an increase in hot extremes. The study also examines the contributions of global warming and urbanization to these climate changes. Using simulations from the CMIP6 archive and the WRF-Chem model, the study projects further increases in temperature, precipitation, and extreme events, as well as changes in land usage due to urbanization. This comprehensive assessment provides valuable insights for local planning and adaptation strategies in Chengdu.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jaeki Song, Jeff Baker, Ying Wang, Hyoung Yong Choi, Anol Bhattacherjee
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
(2018)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hyoung-Yong Choi, Mark Keil, Aaron M. Baird
Summary: This study examines the motivations and intentions of individuals to use smartwatch health apps, based on the regulatory focus theory and health locus of control. The findings suggest that the match between individuals' regulatory focus and the regulatory properties of smartwatch health apps, along with their health locus of control, plays a significant role in explaining these motivations and intentions.
INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Hyoung-Yong Choi, Junyoung Park
Summary: This study empirically investigates the impact of using big data analytics (BDA) in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on CSR performance. The study finds that the positive interaction effect between BDA-enabled CSR and big data analytics capability (BDAC) is pronounced in the categories of environmental impact, employee relations, product safety, and corporate governance. The study contributes to the literature on BDA and CSR by demonstrating how BDA-enabled CSR and BDAC influence CSR performance.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Arun Rai, Mark Keil, Hyoungyong Choi, Vitali Mindel
Summary: This study examines how physicians' perceptions of standardization of care protocols and documentation quality in computerized provider order entry (CPOE) are associated with turnaround time, medical error, and job demand at different implementation phases. The findings reveal that standardization is positively associated with turnaround time reduction and medical error reduction in the initial use phase, while documentation quality has a positive association with medical error reduction in both the initial use and continued use phases. These insights can help effectively manage physicians' response to CPOE implementation.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Hyoung Yong Choi, Sang Soo Kim
Summary: This study examines the impact of confirmation of expectations through offline experiences on satisfaction with O2O apps, using data from consumers of the O2O app Kakao Hair in South Korea. The findings indicate that confirmation of expectations affects O2O app satisfaction both directly and indirectly.
