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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Urban Sprawl and Environmental Degradation: A Bibliometric Analysis of Interlinked Challenges

Salami Bolanle Issa, Zulkepli Bin Majid, Mohammed Oludare Idrees, Jimoh Musa Yusuf

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v15-i3/25097

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This bibliometric analysis aims to explore the nexus between these phenomena, examining trends, research gaps, and emerging themes. Urban sprawl is characterized by unplanned and unchecked urban expansion, often linked to significant environmental challenges, including habitat loss, increased carbon emissions, and reduced biodiversity.

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Issa, S. B., Majid, Z. Bin, Idrees, M. O., & Yusuf, J. M. (2025). Urban Sprawl and Environmental Degradation: A Bibliometric Analysis of Interlinked Challenges. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(3), 1356–1366.