Spatiotemporal Data Analytics and Modeling of Land Systems: Shaping Sustainable Landscape

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to introduce our forthcoming special issue of the Land journal, entitled "Spatiotemporal Data Analytics and Modeling of Land Systems: Shaping Sustainable Landscape". This special issue aims to explore complex dynamics of land systems (urban, rural or coupled) and their sustainability through the lens of spatiotemporal data analytics and modeling. We invite contributions that delve into the multifaceted aspects of land use, land cover, spatio-temporal analysis of landscape patterns and land resources management, emphasizing the critical role of spatiotemporal data analytics and modeling methods as well as geocomputing capabilities from advanced cyberinfrastructure, artificial intelligence, and high-performance or cloud computing.

The goal of this Special Issue is to collect papers (original research articles and review papers) to give insights into spatiotemporal analysis and modeling in face of a number of challenges when applied to the study of land systems, including, but not limited by, handling large datasets, problems with data quality, spatiotemporal scale and complexity, and the necessity for specific computing methods represented by cyberinfrastructure and artificial intelligence technologies. Geography, urban studies, landscape ecology, environmental science, sustainability science, archaeology and anthropology, and earth science are just a few examples of the research fields that spatial-temporal data analytics and modeling are applied. We encourage researchers to examine the intricate interplay of natural and human factors shaping landscapes, with a particular focus on fostering sustainability, resilience, and adaptive management within spatiotemporal context. Submissions may encompass a wide range of topics, including land change dynamics, spatial modeling (including simulation, optimization, and statistics), remote sensing (including close range, e.g., using unmanned vehicles), geospatial and cyberinfrastructure technologies, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and policy interventions that contribute to our understanding of land system for sustainable and resilient landscape. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this special issue aspires to provide insights and strategies for better-informed decision-making, ultimately fostering the sustainable development and management of our precious landscapes.

This Special Issue welcomes manuscripts that link the following themes:

• Land change dynamics;
• Spatio-temporal analysis of landscape pattern;
• Spatial simulation, spatial optimization, and spatial statistics;
• Shaping sustainable landscapes;
• Land development;
• Land resources management;
• Geocomputing and cyberinfrastructure technologies;
• Modern artificial intelligence applications in the study of land systems;

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews. You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Land.

Dr. Wenwu Tang
Dr. Jianxin Yang
Dr. Minrui Zheng
Dr. Jingye Li
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Land is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.