التوزيع الجغرافي للمدارس الصينية في محافظة صلاح الدين باستخدام نظم المعلومات الجغرافية (GIS)

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the geographical distribution of the schools established under the Iraq–China agreement in Salah Al-Din Governorate, and to employ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools to measure their spatial distribution patterns, spatial efficiency, and their contribution to reducing the shortage of educational infrastructure. The study relied on official data regarding the provincial allocations and the number of schools in Salah Al-Din (78 schools), as well as their geographical distribution across districts as announced by local authorities, in addition to layers of administrative boundaries, road networks, and population centers from open sources. A practical methodology was applied in ArcGIS, including geocoding, spatial statistical analysis (Nearest Neighbor Index, Kernel Density, and Moran’s I), and accessibility analysis (Isochrones). The research concluded with a practical framework for monitoring the spatial completion of the project and identifying the remaining gaps according to demographic standards and transportation networks.