IoT based smart agriculture systems are important for efficient usage of lands, water, and
energy resources. Wireless communication protocols constitute a critical part of smart …

Abstract Kerala State in India has a unique Rural-Urban Continuum (RUC) settlement
pattern where it is difficult to distinguish between urban from rural. However, like all the …

Abstract Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) proposes integrating the management of
urban water cycles into urban planning and design as a strategy to better respond to water …

Groundwater contamination and vulnerability in urbanised areas have emerged as pressing
environmental concerns that require urgent and sustained attention. Certain land use …

Urban water governance (UWG) plays an important role to ensure safe and sufficient water
availability in cities. In developing countries, citizen centric studies, which are important to …

The increasing urbanisation trend over the decades has resulted in the rapid transformation
of land use and land cover (LULC) patterns worldwide. One of the significant consequences …

Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective presents the Quality of Life using a
contemporary and interdisciplinary approach. Various socio-cultural, spiritual, technological …

Urban areas across the world are increasingly facing water scarcity due to population
growth and urban expansion, which places significant stress on land use and leads to the …

Water stress and water scarcity have become crucial global issues in recent past years. To
cope with these issues, Smart Water Grid (SWG) that integrates Information and …

Cities suffer considerably from climate change while having made a significant contribution
to it. Cities are facing complex challenges because of urban population growth and the …