Characteristics of Land Use Change and Evaluation of Ecological Sensitivity in Chongqing by XIE Xianjian, GOU Qiantao, WU Han

“…Regions with significant changes in sensitivity levels were located in the central urban area and the southeastern Wuling Mountainous area of Chongqing. (3) The temporal and spatial evolution of comprehensive ecological sensitivity in the study area was the result of the joint action of natural environmental factors and social economic factors. …”
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A pilot cluster randomized controlled trial assessing uptake of PrEP and contraception in hair salons in South Africa by Ingrid V. Bassett, Joyce Yan, Sabina Govere, Sthabile Shezi, Lungile M. Ngcobo, Shruti Sagar, Jana Jarolimova, Dani Zionts, Anele Khumalo, Zinhle Zwane, Christina Psaros, Nduduzo Dube, Robert A. Parker

“…Conclusions When offering a dynamic choice of integrated SRH services in urban hair salons in South Africa, we reached young women with risk factors for HIV, STIs, and unintended pregnancies. …”
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Yaoundé (capital de Camerún) by Carlos García-Monzón Martín

“…The image, taken on July 23, 2023 as part of a cooperation stay with a Cameroonian educational center, shows a view of the city in which the precariousness of the housing and unpaved streets contrasts with the beauty of the natural surroundings. The urban inequality observed makes Yaoundé an exponent of many African cities. …”
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Managing Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex C. Wright) in the Home Landscape by Carrie A. Reinhardt Adams, Christine Wiese, L. C. Lee, Sandra B. Wilson, A. M. Smith, Rosanna Freyre

“… Environmental tolerance, abundant seed production, and an ability to easily grow from plant stem sections have allowed Mexican petunia to spread into natural areas that border urban areas. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council lists Mexican petunia (wild-type and non-sterile cultivars) as a Category 1 invasive species, meaning that it is “altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.” …”
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THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RELEVANCE OF TRADITIONAL THRIFT AND CREDIT ASSOCIATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN SOCIETY by ROBERT MARTINS EZE

“…The paper concluded that thrift and credit associations have played and continue to play a significant role in the socio-economic development of the rural and urban economies in contemporary Nigeria, given that many cottage industries, petty businesses, and many families have been lifted out of poverty, especially in the rural areas. …”
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Yaoundé (capital de Camerún) by Carlos García-Monzón Martín

“…The image, taken on July 23, 2023 as part of a cooperation stay with a Cameroonian educational center, shows a view of the city in which the precariousness of the housing and unpaved streets contrasts with the beauty of the natural surroundings. The urban inequality observed makes Yaoundé an exponent of many African cities. …”
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Tree Risk Assessment Methods: A Comparison of Three Common Evaluation Forms by Andrew K. Koeser, Gitta Hasing, Drew McLean, Robert Northrop

“…In North America, three risk assessment methods have gained the greatest acceptance among tree care professionals, municipal urban forestry programs, and government agencies. …”
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"The City’s Charms and Challenges" by P K Leung (translation) by Chris Song

“…In charting the locality of places, the difference between the urban and the rural living in Hong Kong, Leung highlights the importance to acknowledge the complex layers and dimensions of Hong Kong literature, where both Chinese and English languages and different cultures intersect.…”
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INVESTIGATING ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA by BAMIDELE BADEJO, OLASUNKANMI OMOWUMI, NATHANIEL OGUNSEYE

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Evaluación del Daño y Restauración de los Árboles Después de un Huracán by Edward F. Gilman, Mary L. Duryea, Eliana Kampf, Traci Jo Partin, Astrid Delgado, Carol J. Lehtola

“…Duryea, Eliana Kampf, Traci Jo Partin, Astrid Delgado, and Carol Lehtola is the Spanish language version of ENH-1036, "Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees after a Hurricane", funded by the Florida Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service, Southern Region as part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program. Includes sections with guidelines for chainsaw safety, how to hire tree care professionals, how to tell which damaged trees can recover and which should be removed, how to restore trees to health after a hurricane by pruning -- both immediately after the storm and after few years' growth, specialized information for dealing with palm and pine trees, how to prevent damage by using effective design and management practices, and lists of decay resistant and wind resistant tree species for Florida. …”
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Assessing the Effect of Air Blast Loading on the Structural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Column. by Kasyage, Abubakali

“…Ultimately, this research aims to provide insights and design recommendations for improving the blast resistance of RC columns, contributing to safer urban environments against potential explosive threats.…”
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Review of Comprehensive Measurements of Speciated NOy and its Chemistry: Need for Quantifying the Role of Heterogeneous Processes of HNO3 and HONO by Hajime Akimoto, Hiroshi Tanimoto

“…Abstract To improve the credibility of chemistry schemes employed in chemical transport models (CTMs) aiming at predicting ozone mixing ratios in urban, rural, and regional scales, validation of models not only by observational data of O3 and NOx but also by individual species of reactive nitrogen NOy is necessary because the formation and dissipation of O3 in the atmosphere occur via reactions accompanying the transformation of NOx and NOy. …”
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Dziecięce kompetencje do przeciwstawiania się w kulturze szkoły polskiej by Monika Wiśniewska-Kin

“…The paper presents the results of an educational research project implemented in the school year 2016/2017 in selected primary schools in urban environment (Łódź). The aim of the study was to diagnose oppositional discursive strategies (initial opposition movements, relationships between partners, reaching agreement), in a group of thirty 8- to 9-year-olds and 9- to 10-year-olds. …”
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The Effect of Drought on PM Concentrations in the Czech Republic by Adéla Holubová Šmejkalová, Jáchym Brzezina

“…PMx (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations at 21 air quality monitoring stations of different types (rural, suburban and urban) were studied during a 10-year period from 2010 to 2019. …”
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Reconceptualizing menstrual health and hygiene among young women in India by Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Karan Babbar, Aditya Singh

“…These factors, especially asset index, region, and urban/rural residence, explained a large portion of the observed disparities between high (top 25%)- and low-performing (bottom 25%) districts, indicating that socioeconomic disadvantage and geographical inequities significantly shape MHH access. …”
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BENEATH THE CHURCH EPITAPH “TO THE GLORY OF GOD” SCREAM THE VOICES OF THE UNEMPLOYED by K.T. Resane

“…The number of beggars at the urban church doors increases daily. In the meantime, the church is, in a broader context, silent or passive towards the voices of the unemployed. …”
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Placemaking through guerilla gardens at the TOKI mass housing grounds in Bor (Niğde) by Ufuk Soyöz

“…TOKI, short for Turkish Republic Mass Housing Administration, was established to eradicate gecekondu, informal settlements that emerged in metropolitan cities in the 1950s due to rural-to-urban migration. Tasked with providing affordable housing for low-income families, TOKI implements standardized designs across Turkey's cities and towns, including the Bor (Niğde) complex. …”
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An extensive examination of the influence of financial technology (Fintech) on advancing financial inclusion: a bibliometric investigation by Varun Kesavan, Aruna Polisetty

“…This study indicates that successful fintech innovation enhances financial inclusion by bridging the divide between urban and rural communities, eventually contributing to sustainability. …”
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Design and Construction of Underground Cable Fault Location and Notification System. by Mugisha, Simon

“…The underground cables are largely used in urban areas instead of overhead lines. This is because they have minimized transmission losses, can lead to death of human beings and destruction of property like buildings. …”
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Population growth and Socio-Economic Development in Musanze District, Rwanda. by Jean Paul, Kabera

“…As for work preference, findings revealed that population growth is still concentrated in Rural areas rather than in urban areas. The study recommends that outdated norms considered children like wealth should be rejected and labour policies be implemented in close harmony with constructive customary laws. …”
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