This paper is an extract from the author’s book Mapping: Past, Present and Future

Ashok Kumar Jain

ak. jain6@gmail. com Worked as Commissioner (Planning), Delhi Development Authority and as a member of the Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on the DDA (2015). He was a member of UN Habitat (2007-12). He was awarded …

AbdelKarim Fawwaz AlBataineh

Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, Department of Finance & Banking, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan

Abstract
This study explores the implementation of blockchain technology, specifically smart contracts, within the Land Registry and Survey Department to enhance sustainable development in Jordan. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design, the research targeted 12,450 employees of the Jordanian …

The analysis performed in this report is solely his work and own opinion.

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Bachelor’s-level geospatial intelligence programme by NUS
The National University of Singapore (NUS) will offer a new major in geospatial intelligence that will train students to harness geospatial data and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). NUS’ new Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geospatial Intelligence Cross-Disciplinary Programme …

A Geospatial assessment of urban expansion suitability using multi-criteria framework

Shashi Shekhar

Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board

Abstract
Rapid urbanization in fragile Himalayan ecosystems necessitates robust land-use planning that balances development needs with environmental conservation. This study utilizes a Multi-Criteria Decision Support (MCDS) system, implemented via the Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) method within the Google Earth …