earth_science4 papersavg year 2026weak evidence

The ecosystem may be remarkably impacted by the changes

Research gap analysis derived from 4 earth_science papers in our local library.

The gap

The ecosystem may be remarkably impacted by the changes of natural lands into impervious surfaces. - Urbanization has become one of the main concerns in most major cities.

Evidence profile

Stated in the cells research gap section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

  • Nanotechnology assessment of urban development and land surface temperature in Basra from 2000 to 2021 using rs and GIs methods (2026) · Experimental and Theoretical NANOTECHNOLOGY · doi

    The ecosystem may be remarkably impacted by the changes of natural lands into impervious surfaces. - Urbanization has become one of the main concerns in most major cities.

    generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: ecosystem remarkably impacted changes natural lands impervious surfaces
  • Pattern and Intensity of Urban Expansion in Moradabad District: A Spatio-Temporal Tehsil-Level Analysis (2026) · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · doi

    The study identifies a gap in the understanding of urban expansion dynamics in Moradabad district. - The study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of Land Use Land Cover and Urban Expansion Intensity dynamics.

    generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: study identifies gap understanding urban expansion dynamics moradabad
  • The Presence of Rice Fields Amid Urban Expansion in a Medium-Sized City: A Case Study of the Surakarta Suburban Area (2026) · Geomatics and Environmental Engineering · doi

    There is a need to examine the dynamics of urban expansion in small and medium-sized cities. - The impacts of urban expansion on agricultural land and biodiversity are not well understood. - There is a gap in the literature on the use of remote sensing data and GIS to study urban expansion in peri-urban areas.

    generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: there need examine dynamics urban expansion small medium-sized
  • From Farmland to Cityscape: Urban Growth Simulation in Surkhet Valley, Nepal Using Remote Sensing and CA-Markov Modeling (2026) · Geomatics and Environmental Engineering · doi

    Relatively little research has explored urbanization dynamics outside the Kathmandu Valley. - There is a need for studies that apply remote sensing and spatial modeling to simulate and predict land use and land cover changes in rapidly urbanizing areas.

    generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5
    Keywords: relatively little research has explored urbanization dynamics outside

Questions about this gap

The ecosystem may be remarkably impacted by the changes of natural lands into impervious surfaces. - Urbanization has become one of the main concerns in most major cities. This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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