Utilizing comparable datasets for China, Nigeria and India this paper examines the evolution of national urban systems under conditions of rapid urbanization. In doing so, it scrutinizes three key dynamics: the spatial distribution of cities, the rate of growth by city size class and the size ...
Today, Chandigarh is celebrated as one of the best-planned cities in India, renowned for its green spaces, urban design, and high quality of life. However, it also faces challenges typical of urban centers, such as population pressure and infrastructure demands. Despite these, Chandigarh remains ...
The iGaming industry in India has witnessed unprecedented growth in the last few years. With a projected market size of $7.24 billion by 2029, India’s iGaming industry is among the leading players in the global market. India, according to research, has around 442 million active gamers, maki...
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The spatial integration and coordinated industrial development of urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Cities, 104: 102801. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2020.102801. Google Scholar [39] Lyu L, Sun F X, Huang R, 2019. Innovation-based urbanization: evidence from 270 ...
The global population is experiencing exponential growth, resulting in a substantial increase in urbanization and subsequent urban expansion. This uncontrolled expansion, often termed urban sprawl, poses significant challenges to sustainable urban development. Understanding the importance of this concern, obtain...
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In addition, the rise of convenience stores in countries like the UK and Japan, fueled by urbanization and changing lifestyles, has led to a significant increase in sales of bakery products, particularly ...
Evolution of urbanization 1. Introduction In the context of globalization and post-industrialization, the concentration of financial, human, and intellectual capital has intensified on a global scale (Carlino et al., 2007; Castells, 2004; Hartt, 2018; Harvey, 2005; Wiechmann & Pallagst, 2012). ...
Known anomalies of amphibian larvae are analyzed based on literature data and our own materials. The variability in the spectrum and frequency of anomalies of moor frog larvae are considered in an urbanization gradient. It is shown that the occurrence of deviant forms of larvae is significantly hig...