Land-use allocation has long been an important area of research in regional science. Land-
use patterns are fundamental to the functions of the biosphere, creating interactions that …

Operations Research: A Practical Introduction is just that: a hands-on approach to the field of
operations research (OR) and a useful guide for using OR techniques in scientific decision …

Calibration and validation of models predicting urban growth have been largely developed
using internal variables. Further investigation is required to improve model's calibration and …

Multi-objective land allocation (MOLA) can be regarded as a spatial optimization problem
that allocates appropriate use to specific land units concerning some objectives and …

Coastal zones are dynamic, rich environments, now densely populated, and increasingly
challenged by human and climate-change pressures. Effective long-term integrated coastal …

Urban agglomerations (UA) are attracting increasing research attention as a global
emergent phenomenon, whereby regional collaborative linkages between cities attracts and …

UAV-based plant protection represents an efficient, energy-saving agricultural technology
with significant potential to enhance tea production. However, the complex terrain of hilly …

Sustainable land management requires balancing the socio-economic needs of local
communities with land conservation. Effective land management programs hinge on how …

Along with rapid global urbanization, cities are challenged by environmental risks and
resource scarcity. Sustainable urban planning is central to address the dilemma of economic …

This article is about the current agricultural scenario, where large‐scale production causes
large amounts of food to be transported to various points of consumption, causing …