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Zone-specific vegetation dynamics and impact on surface urban heat island intensity in Chinese cities 中国城市分区植被动态及其对地表热岛强度的影响

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103941

Wenjie Zhang , Haoyun Shao , Ranhao Sun , Yuyu Zhou , Yuanjian Yang , Zunyi Xie , Botao Zhou

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Residential sentiments and spatial environments in urban villages: An X-minute community life circle analysis 城中村的居住情感与空间环境：一个x分钟社区生活圈分析

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103945

Liuyi Song , Linsen Wang , Mei-Po Kwan , Yan Zhang

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Protected areas as contested contact zones: Leopards, livestock, and the politics of coexistence 保护区作为有争议的接触区：豹子、牲畜和共存的政治

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103944

Duo Yin , Yiqing Wang , Beibei Liu , Yi Yu

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Do China's energy poor left-behind regions benefit from solar photovoltaics? 中国能源贫乏的落后地区是否从太阳能光伏发电中受益？

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103950

Xunhuan Li, Jessie P.H. Poon, Julie A. Silva, Le Wang

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Unpacking asthma risks: A multi-level spatial analysis of social determinants of health in the U.S. 拆解哮喘风险：美国健康社会决定因素的多层次空间分析

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103926

Ming Yan , Cong Fu , Xiao Huang , Siqin Wang , Yuchen Li , Lambed Tatah , Rui Zhu , Yanqing Xu

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Prioritizing climate action maximizes synergies among global environmental SDGs: A causal network analysis 优先考虑气候行动可使全球环境可持续发展目标之间的协同效应最大化：因果网络分析

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103938

Yizhong Huan , Fei Wu , Xiaoyun Li , Jing Wang , Yiming Su , Yang Lan , Feng Kong , Jixi Gao , Wenwu Zhao , Lingqing Wang , Jian Hu , Wenjie Zhao , Yazhu Wang , Peter E. Holm , Zhaohui Feng , Siyu Wang , Yali Tong , Jörg Rinklebe , Riqi Zhang , Tao Liang , Guangjin Zhou

{"title":"Prioritizing climate action maximizes synergies among global environmental SDGs: A causal network analysis","authors":"Yizhong Huan , Fei Wu , Xiaoyun Li , Jing Wang , Yiming Su , Yang Lan , Feng Kong , Jixi Gao , Wenwu Zhao , Lingqing Wang , Jian Hu , Wenjie Zhao , Yazhu Wang , Peter E. Holm , Zhaohui Feng , Siyu Wang , Yali Tong , Jörg Rinklebe , Riqi Zhang , Tao Liang , Guangjin Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103938","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103938","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Environmental Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) interact with each other and with socio-economic SDGs in complex ways, involving both positive and negative influences of varying strength. Understanding these interactions is critical for identifying transformative actions that reduce trade-offs, enhance synergies, and accelerate progress toward environmental sustainability. However, the causal interactions remain underexplored, and priorities for coordinated governance actions are still unclear. This study assessed the weighted and directed interactions of 40 environmental targets within the SDG system based on expert elicitation. By using complex network analysis, we systematically analyzed the causal network, focusing on node-level importance, macro-level causal structure, edge vulnerability under multiple scenarios, and latent linkages. Our findings indicate that prioritizing target 13.1 (strengthen capacity to climate-related hazards) could be highly effective. Coordinated action between climate adaptation and marine ecosystem conservation can accelerate overall environmental progress. Furthermore, causal links along multiple shortest paths serve as critical bridges that sustain network resilience; targeted interventions on these links can amplify synergies and reduce trade-offs. Out of 2107 latent causal links predicted, six strongest positive interactions, primarily related to climate policy and forest management, stand out as potential focal points for environmental governance. This study offers new valuable insights for global environmental sustainability governance and supports progress toward achieving the 2030 Agenda.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 103938"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146175208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A multilevel regression model to explain disparities in residential cooling infrastructure across heat-threatened regions 一个解释热威胁地区住宅制冷基础设施差异的多水平回归模型

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103939

Yang Yang , Haoying Han , Shuyang Li , Jiayi Fu , Xing Su , Chao Fan

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From structures to mechanisms: A network-based analysis of food provision service flow paths 从结构到机制：基于网络的食品供应服务流动路径分析

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103958

Xinyue Cui , Zhihang Lai , Lanting Qiao , Qi Wang , Haimeng Liu , Qian Cao , Xiao Sun , Jianmin Qiao

{"title":"From structures to mechanisms: A network-based analysis of food provision service flow paths","authors":"Xinyue Cui , Zhihang Lai , Lanting Qiao , Qi Wang , Haimeng Liu , Qian Cao , Xiao Sun , Jianmin Qiao","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food provision service (FPS) flows, which connect remote supply and demand areas, form complex spatial patterns that are critical yet inadequately understood for managing regional food systems. This study systematically identifies the typical spatial structures of FPS flows in China's Yellow River Basin from 2000 to 2020 and unravels their underlying formation mechanisms. We simulated inter-regional flow paths and intensity using an enhanced two-step floating catchment area model and a minimum-cost allocation approach. The resulting networks were then analyzed through topology metrics to classify distinct flow structures, whose driving mechanisms were interpreted by integrating eXtreme Gradient Boosting with SHapley Additive exPlanations. Results revealed a significant increase in the supply-demand ratio from 1.65 to 3.90, with flow intensity weakening post-2000 before recovering by 2020. Spatially, FPS flows were oriented from mid-downstream production zones toward upstream demand centers. We identified and characterized three archetypal structures: (1) Proximity-oriented flows, occurring in regions with limited production capacity that relied on nearby surplus areas, facilitated short-range transfers and enhanced local resilience, primarily driven by population density and transport accessibility; (2) Multi-source-oriented flows, developed in ecologically fragile areas, maintained system stability through diversified supply sources, reflecting constraints from terrain relief and climate; (3) Dominance-oriented flows, originating from highly productive and accessible zones, formed efficient yet vulnerable centralized networks, predominantly shaped by landscape concentration and topography. These structures elucidate fundamental organizational principles of FPS flows, and the proposed framework offers a systematic tool for developing targeted food security strategies within the basin and beyond.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"189 ","pages":"Article 103958"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147385445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Heterogeneous impacts of urban network centrality on economic growth: A county-level analysis in China 城市网络中心性对经济增长的异质性影响：中国县域分析

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103902

Zongnan Hu , Sol Maria Halleck Vega , Shijin Qu , Shougeng Hu

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Investigating urbanization dynamics and road infrastructure development in the African context: A case study of Moroccan territory 在非洲背景下调查城市化动态和道路基础设施发展：摩洛哥领土的案例研究

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Applied Geography Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103916

Rachida El-Bouayady , Hicham Bahi , Jerome Chenal , Soukaina Tayi , Salwa Bajja

{"title":"Investigating urbanization dynamics and road infrastructure development in the African context: A case study of Moroccan territory","authors":"Rachida El-Bouayady , Hicham Bahi , Jerome Chenal , Soukaina Tayi , Salwa Bajja","doi":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103916","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apgeog.2026.103916","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the context of rapid urbanization, understanding how urban growth interacts with infrastructure development, particularly the expansion of road networks, is crucial for sustainable regional planning. Roads are central to supporting urban expansion and achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDGs 9.1 and 11.2. Addressing a key gap in the literature, which often conceptualizes urbanization solely as population growth, this study constructs a composite index to capture its multidimensional aspects, including geographic, socio-economic, demographic, and infrastructural dimensions, across Moroccan provinces. Unlike most studies that view roads as a driver of urbanization, this research analyzes how urbanization shapes road network development over the 2008–2018 period through regression analysis. Results reveal that provinces with rapid land use change and high population density exhibit significantly higher road network densities. A 10 % increase in land use change is linked to a 4.2 % rise in road density, while a similar rise in population density corresponds to a 3.5 % increase. These results predominantly support the economic theory of urbanization, while the unequal distribution of road networks illustrates pronounced urban-bias effects. Conversely, regions characterized by higher unemployment and lower literacy rates experience infrastructure deficits. Overall, the findings underscore the need to align infrastructure investments with urban pressures to enhance connectivity and reduce spatial inequality. The study highlights marked regional disparities, emphasizing the importance of spatially targeted planning to foster equitable and sustainable urban development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48396,"journal":{"name":"Applied Geography","volume":"188 ","pages":"Article 103916"},"PeriodicalIF":5.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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