The contribution of non-local processes such as urban

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and abstract and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1979 and 2026, spanning 5 journals. Those papers have been cited 24 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Spatiotemporal linkage and transmission of urban heat islands in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration: the role of urban heat advection (2026) · Atmospheric chemistry and physics · doi

  The contribution of non-local processes such as urban heat advection remains poorly quantified. Prior studies have focused on isolated cities, neglecting the interactions between urban heat islands across adjacent cities.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: contribution non-local processes urban heat advection remains poorly
• Spatiotemporal linkage and transmission of urban heat islands in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration: the role of urban heat advection (2026) · Atmospheric chemistry and physics · doi

  Further studies should investigate the impact of urban heat advection on urban heat islands in different urban agglomerations. Research should explore the development of more effective heat mitigation strategies considering urban agglomeration-scale processes.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further studies investigate impact urban heat advection islands
• Evaluating urban heat adaptation strategies for extreme heatwaves in complex terrain: A case study of Grenoble, France (2026) · Urban Climate · doi

  There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of urban heat adaptation strategies in complex terrains. There is a lack of studies that assess the effects of adaptation strategies on air temperature, thermal comfort, and energy demand.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need evaluate effectiveness urban heat adaptation strategies
• A Possible Heat Island Effect on Bezuidenhout Valley Air Circulation and Temperature Distribution (1979) · South African Geographical Journal · cited 8× · doi

  The relationship between the urban heat island and the temperature distribution in Bezuidenhout Valley was not well understood. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the heat island effect and its impact on the valley's temperature distribution.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: relationship between urban heat island temperature distribution bezuidenhout
• Rozwój badań nad klimatem lokalnym Krakowa (2019) · Acta Geographica Lodziensia · cited 4× · doi

  The urban heat island should be studied as an element of the thermal structure of the city, in the meso-scale, including the impact of air temperature inversions and thermal asymmetry of the Vistula river valley in Kraków.

  generalabstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: thermal urban heat island studied element structure city meso scale including impact temperature inversions asymmetry
• Evolution of studies on local climate of Kraków (2019) · Acta Geographica Lodziensia · cited 4× · doi

  The urban heat island should be studied as an element of the thermal structure of the city, in the meso-scale, including the impact of air temperature inversions and thermal asymmetry of the Vistula river valley in Kraków.

  generalabstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: thermal urban heat island studied element structure city meso scale including impact temperature inversions asymmetry
• Şanlıurfa’da Kentsel Isı Adasının Saatlik ve Mevsimsel Özellikleri (2026) · Kent Akademisi · doi

  Further research is needed to investigate the urban heat island effect in other semi-arid cities. Studies should examine the effects of other factors, such as wind direction and speed, on the urban heat island effect. Research should focus on developing heat wave warning systems and other heat-related public health interventions.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed investigate urban heat island effect
• A Possible Heat Island Effect on Bezuidenhout Valley Air Circulation and Temperature Distribution (1979) · South African Geographical Journal · cited 8× · doi

  The complex topography of the valley makes it difficult to model and predict temperature distribution. The urban heat island effect is a significant factor in the valley's temperature distribution, but its impact is not well understood. The lack of data on the heat island effect in the valley makes it challenging to develop effective strategies to mitigate its impact.

  generalstated challengesevidence 4/5
  Keywords: complex topography valley makes difficult model predict temperature

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