Using spatial and machine learning analyses to assess satisfaction with life in an urban historical downtown area
By: Jefferson Revelo
and Pablo Cabrera-Barona
and Pablo Cabrera-Barona References
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Nov 28, 2024
Accepted on: May 20, 2025
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
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