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Integrated Environmental Management on the Example of the Khangalassky Ulus of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): Analysis and Trends

Lena Pillars Nature Park — 2025 — WHE3D457731C5

Integrated environmental management in the Khangalassky Ulus of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) reveals complex, interdependent challenges and solutions across forestry, agriculture, conservation, indigenous traditional practices, and industry. The Lena Pillars Nature Park emerges as a critical site for geological and historical preservation, while 8 Evenk tribal communities sustain traditional lifestyles on over 600,000 hectares of protected land. Forest lands dominate the landscape (73%), but agriculture (2%) and conservation areas (>17%) hold significant economic and social value. Mining activities, primarily for building materials, further shape industrial management. The study identifies trends in balancing resource extraction with preservation, emphasizing the need for sustainable development in this understudied Arctic region.

Integrated Remote Sensing for Mapping and Monitoring Srebarna Lake Ecosystem, Bulgaria.

Srebarna Nature Reserve — 2025 — WHE3A4AE0D91C

Srebarna Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar wetland of international importance, faces significant ecological challenges including eutrophication, invasive species proliferation, and climate-induced desiccation. Despite these pressures, conservation efforts in 2022–2023—such as sediment excavation, canal unblocking, and reed harvesting—aimed to restore water quality and habitat heterogeneity. Advanced remote sensing techniques, including UAS-based LiDAR scanning and photogrammetry during low-water seasons, along with sonar bathymetry, were employed to monitor these interventions. The study generated high-resolution digital elevation models (DEMs) and orthomosaics, enabling precise tracking of hydrological changes, sediment dynamics, and vegetation shifts across the 981.5-ha lake and floodplains. These methods provide a robust framework for assessing restoration effectiveness and long-term ecosystem resilience.

Integrated Vine and Wine Science: A Transdisciplinary Platform for Regenerative Sustainability Inspired by the Tokaj Wine Congress

Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape — 2025 — WHE69675B7EBD

The Tokaj Wine Congresses, held in Sárospatak, Hungary, in 2022 and 2024, established a transdisciplinary platform for integrated vine and wine science aimed at regenerative sustainability. This initiative brought together experts from viticulture, oenology, organic agriculture, byproduct utilization, wine economics, tourism, and cultural heritage conservation to foster holistic, actionable knowledge. The Congresses served as an international forum for sharing cutting-edge research and practical insights, bridging gaps between scientific disciplines to advance sustainable practices in the Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape.

Integrating disaster risk reduction into cultural heritage management: case studies from the Islamic world

Old Walled City of Shibam — 2025 — WHE0BA8CB1ADA

A comparative analysis of disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies reveals significant gaps between global frameworks and local implementation, particularly in conflict-affected or resource-limited Islamic heritage sites. While international efforts are critical for post-crisis recovery, long-term resilience hinges on local capacities, traditional knowledge, and community-based preventive measures. The study highlights successful cases where integrated planning and engagement with local communities have enhanced heritage protection, offering practical insights for policymakers, heritage professionals, and DRR planners.

Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework in Marine Protected Area Management: A Comparative Document Analysis of Tubbataha and Apo Reefs Natural Parks

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park — 2025 — WHEA466C9E4B7

A comparative analysis of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP), a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP), on UNESCO’s tentative list, reveals that integrating an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework significantly enhances marine protected area (MPA) management. The study highlights TRNP's superior governance structure and social engagement as key factors in its effective conservation outcomes compared to ARNP. Using document analysis, researchers evaluated policy documents, management plans, and stakeholder reports from both sites, identifying gaps and best practices. This approach underscores the importance of a holistic ESG framework in achieving sustainable marine conservation, offering valuable insights for other MPAs globally.

Integrating Land Use/Land Cover and Climate Change Projections to Assess Future Hydrological Responses: A CMIP6-Based Multi-Scenario Approach in the Omo–Gibe River Basin, Ethiopia

Lower Valley of the Omo — 2025 — WHE042D99457B

Future climate and land use changes could significantly impact the Omo–Gibe River Basin, Ethiopia. Research predicts up to 24% reduction in rainfall and a 21% increase in evapotranspiration by 2080 under various scenarios. Maximum temperatures (Tmax) are projected to rise by 5.1% to 20.7%, while minimum temperatures (Tmin) could increase by up to 48.2%. These changes may alter surface and subsurface hydrology, reservoir sedimentation, hydroelectric power generation, and agricultural production. The study integrated historical meteorological data, projected land use/land cover changes from MOLUSCE, and climate scenarios from CMIP6 global models. It evaluated model performance using metrics like Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) and the coefficient of determination (R2). Recommendations include developing robust water resource management plans, promoting afforestation, and strengthening monitoring systems to mitigate long-term ecological impacts.

Integrating Manual and Digital Techniques in Heritage Documentation: Developing Sustainable Frameworks for Architectural Pedagogy in India

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas — 2025 — WHEF00EAA342C

A hybrid documentation framework combining manual and digital techniques enhances heritage preservation accuracy and architectural education quality. This approach, demonstrated through the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas—a UNESCO World Heritage nomination project—integrates traditional methods like measured drawings with advanced technologies such as drone imaging and GIS. Unlike current practices in India, where digital tools are often treated as supplementary rather than foundational, this framework promotes deeper cultural engagement and student competency by balancing hands-on learning with cutting-edge technology. Aligned with international standards, it offers a scalable solution to bridge the gap between manual documentation traditions and modern pedagogical needs.

Integrating population preferences into the 15-minute city index: A study of spatial accessibility and equity in the historic city of Yazd

Historic City of Yazd — 2025 — WHE15B094EB13

Urban planning in historic Yazd, Iran, faces significant spatial inequities, with essential services like healthcare and education concentrated in the city center while outskirts remain underserved. A study reveals no correlation between neighborhood density and accessibility to these services within a 15-minute walking distance, challenging assumptions about proximity-based urban design. By integrating local population preferences into a customized 15-minute city index, researchers identified distinct spatial patterns that highlight disparities in access. This approach offers a framework for targeted interventions to foster equitable, sustainable development, promoting healthy communities by prioritizing localized needs and patterns.

Integrating the New with the Old: Transformations of the Değirmenbaşı Street in the City of Safranbolu in Türkiye

City of Safranbolu — 2025 — WHE2F9D5BAAD1

Urban development in Safranbolu, Türkiye, has led to a loss of historical harmony, with new constructions failing to integrate with the city's old architectural fabric. A case study of Değirmenbaşı Street reveals that while modern buildings adhere to building order and height regulations, they lack cohesion in façade characteristics, contributing to urban degeneration. The research, based on on-site observations, photographic documentation, and archival data, underscores the need for conservation strategies that respect existing conditions and preserve urban identity. This study highlights the challenges of balancing rapid development with heritage protection.

Integrating Transit-Oriented Development in Historic Urban Districts: Enhancing Mobility and Preservation in ElMosky, Cairo

Historic Cairo — 2025 — WHE6B676F69F6

A pioneering approach to integrating Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in the historic district of ElMosky, Cairo, demonstrates how tailored urban interventions can address contemporary mobility challenges while preserving cultural heritage. The study identifies critical issues such as traffic congestion and outdated public transportation, proposing solutions like pedestrianizing key streets, creating green spaces, and expanding transit connectivity—all informed by community feedback and field observations. This research offers a framework for sustainable urban growth in historic settings, balancing modern mobility needs with the protection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Integration of Gastronomic Periphery into the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia for Territorial Tourism Development

Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia — 2025 — WHE1D47FE6ADE

A comprehensive strategy for integrating the gastronomic periphery of Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape (CCCL) into territorial tourism development has been proposed. This approach aims to enhance tourism in municipalities along the Armenia-Manizales route by leveraging local culinary traditions, craftsmanship, and agriculture, which have been underutilized despite the region's international recognition for coffee production. The study employs a comparative analysis of tourism and territorial development concepts, a detailed inventory of tourist resources, and a unique gastronomic route proposal to assess feasibility. By fostering sustainable growth through culinary tourism, this strategy seeks to deepen appreciation and preservation of local gastronomy while boosting economic activities in the CCCL periphery.

Integration of Virtual Reality to Preserve Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage Using Technology Acceptance Model and Constructivism Learning Theory

Sukur Cultural Landscape — 2025 — WHE48DABBBCC5

Virtual Reality (VR) emerges as a transformative tool for preserving Nigeria's cultural heritage, offering immersive and interactive experiences that can counteract threats from urbanization and globalization. This study highlights VR's potential to document and promote both tangible landmarks like the Sukur Cultural Landscape and intangible traditions, such as oral histories and festivals. While global adoption of VR in heritage preservation is growing, its implementation in Nigeria remains limited due to challenges like cost and accessibility. The research emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among technologists, researchers, and cultural custodians to develop localized VR solutions that enhance cultural awareness, engage younger generations, and boost tourism. By integrating the Technology Acceptance Model and Constructivism Learning Theory, this work provides a roadmap for leveraging VR to safeguard Nigeria's rich cultural legacy while ensuring its continuity across generations.

Inter-sexual phenotypic divergence is correlated with habitat structure in an invasive lizard

Ogasawara Islands — 2025 — WHE5A5A410022

Research on the Ogasawara Islands reveals that sexual dimorphism in invasive green anoles (Anolis carolinensis) is shaped by habitat structure, with male limb length adapting more dynamically than females. This divergence suggests exploitation of niche space, where males adjust to local conditions independently of females, potentially influencing intra-specific competition and invasive success. The study analyzed phenotypic traits across islands, providing evidence that ecological drivers, rather than sexual selection alone, play a significant role in shaping dimorphism. These findings parallel broader patterns observed in anole communities and underscore the importance of habitat structure in driving adaptive divergence.

International experience of community support for national park development and its implications

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — 2025 — WHE8FC49F344D

Community participation is vital for the sustainable development and protection of national parks globally. A study analyzing international cases, including Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, highlights that robust policy support, local community empowerment, economic incentives, and cross-sectoral collaboration are key to balancing ecological integrity with socioeconomic prosperity. The research integrates data mining, case analyses, and in-depth interviews, offering actionable recommendations for China's national park system. These insights provide a blueprint for harmonizing conservation efforts with community well-being, addressing challenges like inadequate legal frameworks and resource scarcity.

Intestivirid Acquisition Increases Across Infancy in a Wild Primate Population

Simien National Park — 2025 — WHEA94CB18DB0

Research on geladas (Theropithecus gelada) in Ethiopia's Simien National Park reveals that intestivirid viruses, which infect Bacteroidales bacteria in the gut, significantly increase during infancy, peaking around weaning at 18 months. These viruses, closely related to human crAssphages, show a strong link with seasonal rainfall and dietary shifts, suggesting their role in shaping microbiome dynamics during critical developmental stages. The study analyzed fecal samples from infants and mothers, identifying six unique intestivirid variants and highlighting the interaction between viral acquisition, environmental factors, and host diet.

Intracranial volume variation in Chinchorro mummies: a comparative study with pre-hispanic farmers and contemporary Chilean populations

Settlement and Artificial Mummification of the Chinchorro Culture in the Arica and Parinacota Region — 2025 — WHE9C76B2B96A

Modern Chilean populations exhibit significantly larger intracranial volumes (ICV) and stature compared to pre-Hispanic groups, with the most substantial increases occurring since the 20th century. This study reveals a 12.05% increase in average ICV from Chinchorro individuals (1,321.26 cc) to contemporary Chileans (1,481.22 cc), driven by improved nutrition and healthcare rather than agricultural transitions. Sexual dimorphism in ICV was also lowest among pre-Hispanic agriculturalists. Researchers used CT scans and 3D reconstructions to analyze three diachronic populations from northern Chile, providing insights into long-term biological variation linked to subsistence strategies and living conditions.

Introducing a Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) for cultural landscapes’ route optimization: The case of Chengde Mountain Resort

Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde — 2025 — WHEB21CA90F37

A novel Perceptual–Spatial Landscape Planning Model (PSLPM) demonstrates significant potential for optimizing cultural landscape routes by integrating public perception with spatial characteristics. Using Chengde Mountain Resort as a case study, researchers analyzed 144 scenes and 43,879 social media comments to generate perceptual scores via few-shot learning and large language models. These scores were then coupled with heritage spatial data using advanced graph neural networks, leading to optimized routes that outperformed conventional methods in terms of spatial diversity, perceptual coherence, and coverage. The model avoids overconcentration in popular areas while enhancing interpretive richness across varied spaces, offering a transferable framework for balancing public perception and heritage preservation in urban cultural landscapes.

Introducing cultural schema into heritage tourism map design: the case of ‘Suzhou Classical Gardens’ Narrative Map, China

Classical Gardens of Suzhou — 2025 — WHE42617D7932

A novel theoretical framework for heritage tourism map design, integrating cultural schema theory, has been developed to better represent local cultures and narratives. The study demonstrates its effectiveness through the 'Suzhou Classical Gardens' Narrative Map in China, highlighting how traditional cartographic paradigms can be enhanced by incorporating storytelling elements. Five key cartographic design guidelines are proposed, offering a fresh perspective for future research in this field.

Introduction — Managing and Understanding Water in the Abbasid Caliphate

Samarra Archaeological City — 2025 — WHE6334110A80

Water management in the Abbasid Caliphate was not merely about resource scarcity but often hinged on governance and institutional organization. This special issue of the Journal of Abbasid Studies examines how urban centers like Basra, Baghdad, Samarra, and Red Sea harbor towns addressed water provision through diverse approaches, involving both central authorities and local practices. By integrating archaeological remains, geographies, legal texts, and scientific manuals, the study reveals that water scarcity was frequently mitigated through sophisticated governance strategies rather than solely by resource availability. The research underscores the multifaceted nature of water management in historical societies, offering new insights into urban planning, trade, and public health during this pivotal era.

Introduction to Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex as One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex — 2025 — WHEC605566A86

Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex, recognized as the largest covered bazaar globally and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to resilience amidst natural disasters. Despite enduring severe earthquakes, floods, and fires throughout history, this ancient commercial hub in northwest Iran has not only survived but continues to thrive as Tabriz's most vital economic center. This study introduces the complex internationally for preservation efforts, leveraging qualitative research and personal observations. The findings offer valuable insights for conservationists, architects, interior designers, and urban planners focused on cultural heritage and historic cities.