There has been a general outcry globally to ensure sustainable environmental practices by minimizing CO2 while increasing economic growth. In general, most African countries have had the lowest energy efficiency levels over the past decades. This is because of higher inefficiency due to...

Urban form contributes to crime prevention. However, most studies not only simplify the relationship between urban form and crime, they also fail to reflect the geographic structure of urban areas. This study first measured a comprehensive multidimensional urban form indicator for 1486 counties...