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Spatiotemporal Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Dynamics and Land Surface Temperature Variations in Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia (2013–2026)

This research evaluates Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) changes and Land Surface Temperature (LST) variations in Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia, over a 13-year period (2013 to 2026) using Landsat 8 satellite data. The results show that while built-up areas expanded by approximately 74 percent, active agriculture provided significant microclimatic cooling through evapotranspiration. In contrast, harvested and fallow agricultural fields acted as the primary driver of thermal escalation, forming statistically significant spatial hotspots.

Faisal Nadeem Oct 20, 2026
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Why Neighborhood Schools Could Be a Game Changer for Developing Countries

A neighborhood school may appear to be an education facility, but its location and relationship with communities can connect education with behavior, mobility, health, environment, urban planning and national development. This Idea explores how strengthening the concept of the good local school could potentially influence everyday practices, community life and broader development over time.

Tayyab Shah Sep 20, 2026 18 min read
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School Catchment Areas: A Small Idea with Big Potential

School catchment areas may seem like a simple administrative arrangement, but they connect education to neighbourhoods, transportation, the environment, community, and urban development. Could neighbourhood schools be a game changer for developing countries? This Idea explores the question and proposes a starting point for interdisciplinary research, beginning with community perspectives and moving toward spatial planning and implementation.

Tayyab Shah Sep 20, 2026
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