Isabel Martinho Da Silva

Dr. Isabel Martinho Da Silva

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Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 January 2024 in Applied Geography
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AMAna Medeiros
Ana Medeiros
CFCláudia Fernandes
Cláudia Fernandes
JGJoão Gonçalves
João Gonçalves
PFPaulo Farinha-Marques
Paulo Farinha-Marques
ISIsabel Martinho Da Silva
Isabel Martinho Da Silva

4 May 2014 in Journal of Landscape Architecture
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ISIsabel Martinho Da Silva
Isabel Martinho Da Silva

18 April 2025 in Environments
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MCMonica Shree Chandramohan
Monica Shree Chandramohan
ISIsabel Martinho Da Silva
Isabel Martinho Da Silva
Rita P. RibeiroRita P. Ribeiro
Rita P. Ribeiro
AJAlípio Jorge
Alípio Jorge
Joaquim C.G. Esteves Da SilvaJoaquim C.G. Esteves Da Silva
Joaquim C.G. Esteves Da Silva
This study investigates spatial distribution and chemical elemental composition screening in soils in Rome (Italy) using X-ray fluorescence analysis. Fifty-nine soil samples were collected from various locations within the urban areas of the Rome municipality and were analyzed for 19 elements. Multivariate statistical techniques, including nonlinear mapping, principal component analysis, and hierarchical cluster analysis, were employed to identify clusters of similar soil samples and their spatial distribution and to try to obtain environmental quality information. The soil sample clusters result from natural geological processes and anthropogenic activities on soil contamination patterns. Spatial clustering using the k-means algorithm further identified six distinct clusters, each with specific geographical distributions and elemental characteristics. Hence, the findings underscore the importance of targeted soil assessments to ensure the sustainable use of land resources in urban areas.