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The aim is to develop a framework for assessing the suitability of rural human settlement environments, focusing on natural factors.

February 5, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Unveiling scale effects in human settlement environment suitability through a novel multi-factor weighting approach

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The aim is to develop a framework for assessing the suitability of rural human settlement environments, focusing on natural factors.
Utilized GIS-based spatial analysis for evaluating suitability.
Introduced a novel factor-weighting method combining NIE and CV with PCC.
Conducted comparative experiments to validate the effectiveness of the hybrid approach.
Demonstrated a clear scale effect where smaller analysis scales reveal greater disparities in factor weights.
Identified strong spatial heterogeneity in suitability, with an east-high, west-low gradient across the region.
Terrain relief was established as the primary factor influencing suitability variations.

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Evaluates natural suitability in rural areas, suggesting improved planning strategies for sustainable development.

Xiao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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