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Research Article
Using Neural Networks for Sustainable Land Use Prediction in Sumbawa Regency,
Indonesia
Muhammad Ramdhan1,*, Rudhy Akhwady2, Taslim Arifin2, Dini Purbani2, Yulius2, Dino G. Pryambodo3,
Rinny Rahmania4, Olivia Maftukhaturrizqoh1, Abdul Asyiri5, Syamsul Hidayat6, Arya Ningsih7, Sadad7
1 Research Center for Geoinformatics, Research Organization for Electronics and Informatics, Bandung, Indonesia
2 Research Center for Conservation of Marine and Inland Water Resources, Research Organization for Earth and Maritime, Cibinong, Indonesia
3 Research Center for Lymnology and Water Resources, Research Organization for Earth and Maritime, Cibinong, Indonesia
4 Research Center for Ecology and Etnobotany, Research Organization for Life Science, Cibinong, Indonesia
5 Center for Data and Information, Bearau of Organization and Human Resources, Cibinong, Indonesia
6 Faculty of Environmental and Mineral Technology, Sumbawa University of Technology, Sumbawa, Indonesia
7 Agency for Local Research and Development, Government of Sumbawa, Sumbawa, Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.35762/AER.2024045
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agricultural output and mitigating the impacts of envi- provide objective guidance for local government
ronmental challenges. Effective land use planning and authorities regarding the allocation of suitable areas for
sustainable agricultural practices are imperative to optimize agricultural expansion. By utilizing these predictive insights,
land resources and ensure long-term food security and policy-makers can make informed decisions to optimize
environmental health [2]. resource allocation and promote sustainable agricultural
Monitoring and controlling land cover change is development in the region.
crucial due to the limited available area in the regency.
Land cover change, including deforestation, urbanization, Materials and methods
and agricultural expansion, can significantly impact local 1) Area description
ecosystems, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity. Sumbawa Regency (Figure 1), is one of the ten adminis-
Effective land use management is essential to balance trative regions in West Nusa Tenggara Province, is located
development needs with environmental conservation, at the western tip of Sumbawa Island, Indonesia [6]. Following
ensuring sustainable use of the finite land resources. the division of Sumbawa Regency into two separate
Advanced geospatial technologies, such as remote sensing regions in 2003, Sumbawa Regency itself comprises 24
and GIS, play a vital role in tracking land cover changes sub-districts. Geographically, it is bordered by West
and informing policy decisions aimed at sustainable Sumbawa Regency to the west, Dompu Regency to the
land management [3–4]. east, the Flores Sea to the north, and the Indian Ocean
Predicting land use and land cover (LULC) is to the south. Notably, Sumbawa Regency stands out in
essential for sustainable development planning because Indonesia for including Saleh Bay, an enclosed ecosystem
it provides a detailed understanding of how land is utilized within its territory.
and how it changes over time. Before the advent of neural This unique geographical positioning of Sumbawa
networks and artificial intelligence, several widely-used Regency, encompassing diverse ecosystems and bordering
methods for predicting land use change were employed, significant marine environments, underlines its ecological
such as Markov model [5]. These methods generally involved and economic importance. Saleh Bay, in particular, offers
statistical, econometric, and spatial modeling approaches. a unique enclosed marine ecosystem that supports various
This paper aims to investigate the application of arti- aquatic species and contributes to the local economy
ficial neural networks in predicting land cover changes through fishing and tourism. The distinct sub-districts
within Sumbawa Regency. It will particularly focus on within the regency display varied land use and cover
scenarios projecting an increase in agricultural land cover dynamics, reflecting broader trends in agricultural
in the future. The resulting predictions are intended to expansion, urbanization, and environmental conservation.
Figure 2 (a) Population growth in Sumbawa Regency and (b) sub-districts in Sumbawa Regency.
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Figure 4 (a) Digital elevation model and (b) proximity map from road network.
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3) LULC change analysis LULC maps of 2017 and 2020 and the spatial variables
To calculate the spatiotemporal change data from were used to predict the map of 2023. MOLUSCE plugin
the LULC classification maps, the area analysis tool of the also offers validation of the simulated and actual map to
Modules for Land-Use Change Simulation (MOLUSCE), approve the accuracy of the model using % of correctness
a free and most widely used plugin for urban modeling and Kappa validation coefficients. In the transition
and future scenario simulations through qGIS was used potential modeling module of MOLUSCE [19], based
[8–13]. The data was calculated for the study intervals on satisfactory results it was concluded that the ANN
of (2017 to 2020) to generate change maps on which model for the study data training was better with a
further ANN modelling was done. neighborhood value of 1×1 pixels, the learning rate of
0.001, maximum iterations set to 100, with 10 hidden
4) Artificial neural network modeling and validation layers, and the momentum value of 0.001 [20] as shown
measures in Figure 5. Then in the cellular automata simulation
The ANN model is a reliable tool that has been used module, using an iteration value of 1, the LULC map of
in numerous research studies for future LULC pre- 2023 was simulated. Afterward, in the validation module,
dictions [14-16]. The purpose of the model is to generate the simulated LULC map of 2023 was validated with the
a transitional potential map using different compu- reference ESRI-based LULC map of 2023. The performance
tational intelligence aspects. The strategy of the model of the algorithms was also assessed by confusion matrix
is to handle enormous amounts of uncertain data. ANN derivatives such as classification accuracy and Kappa
incorporates fuzzy logic, by describing the terrain on a statistics. In addition, the accuracy of the prediction was
continuous range from 0 to 1. The alteration of the weight assessed by root mean square error (RMSE) [20]. After
connections between geographically linked neurons is obtaining satisfactory results, as shown in Figure 6, the
an important element of ANN [17]. They are dependent process was repeated for simulation prediction of the
on the computation power offered [18]. Nevertheless, LULC map of 2050 from the LULC maps 2017 along
it is highly suitable for urban growth modeling as it can with the thematic layers. The transition map generated
connect well between the complex relationship of huge by MOLUSCE for this prediction of future LULC can
data fed and extracted. be seen in Figure 7. While the map of Sumbawa land
cover prediction for the year 2050 is presented in Figure
8.
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Figure 5 Artificial neural network parameters and process using MOLUSCE plug-in qGIS.
Results and discussion a broader context for understanding the local changes
1) Data analysis observed in your dataset, emphasizing the interconnected
The analysis of land use changes between 2017 and nature of land use change and its environmental impacts.
2020 in the given dataset (Table 3) highlights significant The provided matrix on Table 4 represents the land
transformations in various land cover types. Water bodies cover transition probabilities between different land
increased by 5.88 km2 (0.09%), while areas covered by cover types within a specified area. Each cell in the matrix
trees slightly decreased by 2.40 km2 (-0.04%). There was a represents the likelihood of transitioning from one land
notable reduction in flood vegetation (-3.40 km2, -0.05%) cover type (row) to another (column) over a given time
and bare ground (-4.47 km2, -0.07%). Conversely, crop period. For instance, the value at row "Water" and column
areas expanded significantly by 153.00 km2 (2.30%), "Trees" (0.016762) indicates the probability of transi-
indicating a shift towards agricultural development. tioning from water to trees. Similarly, the value at row
Built-up areas also grew by 21.73 km2 (0.33%), reflecting "Crops" and column "Built Area" (0.030102) represents
urbanization trends. The rangeland experienced a decline the probability of transitioning from crops to built areas.
of 161.63 km2 (-2.43%), highlighting a transition from These transition probabilities provide valuable insights
natural landscapes to other land uses. into the dynamics of land cover change within the study
These changes align with global trends observed in area, informing land management strategies, environ-
land use and cover, where urban expansion and agricul- mental planning, and conservation efforts. Analyzing
tural intensification are prominent. Studies like the one the matrix can help identify trends, hotspots of change,
by Achu et al. [22] using Landsat data reveal similar and potential areas for intervention or protection. With
patterns of increased cropland and built-up areas globally, using this transition matrix, the MOLUSCE qGIS give a
often at the expense of natural vegetation and water prediction of LULC of Sumbawa District in the year of
bodies. Additionally, research on the impacts of land use 2023. The prediction land use of 2023 then compare
change on water and carbon budgets, such as that by with the ESRI LULC in 2023, the result shown in Figure
Sun et al. [23], underscores the environmental implications 5. that the kappa validation number is quite satisfying
of these shifts, including changes in water consumption with number of 0.82244. Then we use the parameters
and carbon storage dynamics. These references provide to predict the LULC of Sumbawa District in 2050.
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The future of crops area appears relatively stable soil improvement. These transitions emphasize the
based on graph on Figure 9. With an 80% probability importance of sustainable land reclamation projects
that existing cropland will remain as such in 2050. and environmental impact assessments to ensure the
However, notable transitions include an 8.18% like- productive and ecological viability of new croplands. As
lihood of cropland converting to water, likely due to for Foley et al. [25] discussed solutions for cultivated planet
issues such as flooding or irrigation practices. Additionally, scenarios, emphasizing the balance needed between
there is a 2.73% chance of crops transitioning to trees, expansion and sustainability of croplands.
which may result from reforestation or natural succession, The analysis of land use and cover across various
and a 2.84% probability of urban expansion encroaching sub-districts reveals distinct trends (Figure 10). Water
on agricultural land. These transitions highlight the coverage remains relatively stable in most areas, with
need for effective water management, careful urban notable increases in some sub-districts, such as Alas
planning, and the promotion of agroforestry to mitigate Barat, where it peaked at 16.64% in 2023, and Plampang,
the loss of cropland. According to Pete et al. [24], com- which reached 7.74% the same year. Conversely, areas
petition for land resources is intensifying, making such like Sumbawa and Rhee experienced a decreasing trend
interventions crucial to ensure sustainable agricultural in water coverage. Tree coverage is mostly on a decline,
practices. with Lunyuk showing a decrease from 676.51 to 648.94
Conversely, the matrix indicates that some land by 2023, and Moyo Hilir witnessing a significant reduction.
currently not used for crops may be converted into crop- Despite this, some areas like Batu Lanteh have stable
land in the future. Specifically, there is a 10% probability of tree coverage with only minor fluctuations. Crop areas
flood vegetation being transformed into cropland through generally show an upward trend, reflecting agricultural
drainage and land reclamation efforts. Furthermore, expansion, with significant increases seen in Empang,
water areas have a 5.33% chance of becoming cropland, Moyo Hulu, and Plampang by 2023. This pattern aligns
likely through agricultural development and irrigation with findings by Pete et al. [24] which emphasize the
initiatives. Although bare lands show a minor 1.14% global trend of agricultural expansion at the cost of
probability of conversion to crops, this suggests potential other land covers.
opportunities for expanding agricultural activities through
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Figure 9 Graphical change between each land cover: (a) from 2017-2020 and (b) from 2017-2050.
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