Landscape transformations in rapidly urbanizing Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao
(GHKM) regions of South China represent the most complex and dynamic processes …

Knowledge of landscape fragmentation is known to be important in ecological integrity,
hydrological processes, urban planning, sustainable land management, and policymaking …

This study compares two different adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems, adaptive neuro-
fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) with grid partition (GP) method and ANFIS with subtractive …

Quantifying landscape features and linking them to ecological processes is a key goal of
landscape ecology. Urbanization, socio-economic growth, political influences, and …

The rapid urban growth and anthropogenic activities have posed a threat to the local
environment and ecosystem around the world. This situation has become a hindrance to …

Urban growth patterns occur in various ways with tangible practical consequences. A key
dilemma with regard to development and transportation revolves around whether the former …

The changes in landscape structure and functioning due to unprecedented human
interference are hastening across the globe and it is thus a compelling necessity to preserve …

1-IntroductionIn recent years, concerns regarding the impact of changing patterns of land-
use owing to deforestation and agricultural development or elimination have led to …

Land use and land cover (LULC) changes is a major global problem cause by intense
human activities and socioeconomic development. These are especially more pronounced …

It is essential to monitor the spatial and temporal patterns of urban development and identify
factors to urban planning and sustainable development, especially in developing countries …