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Assessment of carbon footprint in Qatar's electricity sector: A comparative analysis across various building typologies
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Carbon footprint (CF) estimation has emerged as an integral tool for greenhouse gas (GHG) management, providing direction for emission reduction strategies and verification processes. Since capturing the full lifecycle ...
Effects of Spatial Characteristics on Non-Standard Employment for Canada’s Immigrant Population
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2023 , Article)
Using microdata from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Population Census, this paper explores how spatial characteristics are correlated with temporary employment outcomes for Canada’s immigrant population. ...
Geospatial assessment of the carbon footprint of water and electricity consumption in residential buildings in Doha, Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
The process of estimating the carbon footprint (CF) has become a key method for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, guiding strategies for emission reduction and validating those strategies. Given the complexity of ...
Analysis of urban heat island characteristics and mitigation strategies for eight arid and semi-arid gulf region cities
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Springer Nature
, 2021 , Article)
The aim of the study is, therefore, to analyze the formation of the UHIs in eight different cities in arid and semi-arid regions. The analysis is based on land cover (LC) classification (urban, green, and bare areas). The ...
Planning for Congestion Pricing Policies in the Middle East: Public Acceptability and Revenue Distribution
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Taylor & Francis
, 2022 , Article)
This study considered two types of congestion pricing, high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes and cordon pricing, and the factors influencing their public acceptability if they are to be implemented in Abu Dhabi city in the United ...
Spatial disparity patterns of green spaces and buildings in arid urban areas
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
Urban green spaces are a crucial component in regards to the quality of life, ecosystem balance and recreational services of populations, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study aimed to explore spatial ...
Examining the potential and effectiveness of water indices using multispectral sentinel-2 data to detect soil moisture as an indicator of mudflow occurrence in arid regions
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
This study aims to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of six spectral water indices - derived from Multispectral sentinel-2 data - to detect soil moisture and inundated area in arid regions to be used as an indicator ...
Enhancing vulnerability assessment through spatially explicit modeling of mountain social-ecological systems exposed to multiple environmental hazards
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Elsevier
, 2024 , Article)
The evaluation of the vulnerability of coupled socio-ecological systems is critical for addressing and preventing the adverse impacts of various environmental hazards and devising strategies for climate change adaptation. ...
A Preliminary Assessment of Global CO2: Spatial Patterns, Temporal Trends, and Policy Implications
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the distribution, evolution, and driving factors of CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2016 at multiple spatial scales. Utilizing 26 indicators encompassing various facets of CO2 ...
Analysis of mode choice affects from the introduction of Doha Metro using machine learning and statistical analysis
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible influences of the operation of the new Doha Metro on the travel mode choice behavior in Doha City, Qatar. Revealed preference (RP) and stated preference (SP) survey ...