Earthquake-based multi-hazard resilience assessment: a case study of Istanbul, Turkey (neighborhood level) by Saman Ghaffarian, Mahyat Shafapourtehrany, Umut Lagap, Maryna Batur, Haluk Özener, Rıza Evren Kılcı, Himmet Karaman

“…These findings provide actionable and practical data-driven insights for policymakers and urban planners, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to improve resilience in high-risk areas in Istanbul.…”
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Quantum GIS (QGIS): An introduction to a free alternative to more costly GIS platforms by Jeffry M. Flenniken, Steven Stuglik, Basil V. Iannone

“…Iannone III and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation introduces the reader to a free GIS software package called Quantum GIS (QGIS), walking the reader through simple GIS processes that can be used to visualize spatial patterns of importance to a variety of fields, including natural resources, agriculture, and urban planning. Learn how to create a land-cover map for a county of interest and create heatmaps that illustrate the density of a given attribute (Florida Springs for this example). …”
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Discussion Paper for the Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations - The housing crisis as a problem of intergenerational justice: The case of Germany by Elena Lutz

“…It should also provide for the needs of young generations, especially in urban areas. Concrete measures to achieve these goals include: a. …”
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Cosmic muon flux attenuation methods for superconducting qubit experiments by Elia Bertoldo, Victor Pérez Sánchez, Maria Martínez, Manel Martínez, Hawraa Khalife, Pol Forn-Díaz

“…Using a specifically-built cosmic muon detector, we identify underground sites, widely present in urban environments, where significant attenuation of cosmic muon flux, up to a factor 35 for 100 m depths, can be attained. …”
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Temporal and Spatial Distribution Characteristics of NOx Emissions of City Buses on Real Road Based on Spatial Autocorrelation by Qikai Peng, Jiaqiang Li, Yanyan Wang, Longqing Zhao, Jianwei Tan, Chao He

“…Abstract To characterize the spatial and temporal distribution of NOx exhausted by urban buses, we measured real-world on-road NOx emissions from these vehicles in the city of Kunming, China, using an onboard monitoring platform. …”
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The potential of green roof strategies for reducing CO2 emissions and energy use in Moroccan office buildings by Abdessamad Idouanaou, Mustapha Malha, Abdellah Bah, Saïd Kardellass

“…By providing insights into the thermal and environmental performance of green roofs, this research contributes to the development of practical design guidelines for integrating sustainable building practices into Morocco’s growing urban landscape.…”
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Spring phenological models combining the effects of temperature and photoperiod are successfully transferred to various spatial and temporal scales: a case study of Aesculus hippoc... by Korsakova Svetlana, Korsakov Pavel, Evstigneev Vladislav

“…The proposed models can be used to predict the spring phenophases of A. hippocastanum in European and Asian countries, where this ornamental tree species is widely used in urban landscaping, and to optimise control methods against Cameraria ohridella Deschka & Dimić (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae). …”
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMMES IN LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE 2016 –2021 by Godsent Okenyi Adaji, E.E. Lawal, Timothy Onimisi

“…It is among other things recommended that government at all levels should provide adequate funds and logistics for optimal primary healthcare services at both the urban and rural areas as prescribed by the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency. …”
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Enhancing Mini Waterfalls to Regulate Temperature in Interior Spaces of the Applied Design And Fine Art Department of Kabale University. by Tusiime, Gift

“…The results of this study have broader implications for architectural design and urban planning, promoting the integration of natural elements like mini waterfalls into smart building design and contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints in the built environment. …”
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Guide to Fertilization for Pine Straw Production on Coastal Plain Sites by Anna Osiecka, Patrick J. Minogue, E. David Dickens

“… Pine straw has gained popularity as a mulch for residential and commercial landscaping in urban and suburban areas. It is attractive, relatively low-cost, and easy to work with. …”
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Citizen science and its applicability for sustainability and a healthy planet by Medani P. Bhandari

“…The study then examines the wide-ranging applicability of citizen science across various domains, including biodiversity monitoring, environmental monitoring, public health research, community science and advocacy, climate change research, education, urban planning, disaster response, and resilience. …”
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Regional Variation in Rates of IVF Treatment across Australia: A Population-based Study by Louise Rawlings, Pauline Ding, Stephen J. Robson

“…Measures of accessibility considered were percentage of the population remote from urban areas and average state population density. …”
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Contaminantes en el Medio Ambiente Urbano: Los Perfluoroalquilos by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 6-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of SL418/SS631: Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances. Written by Ignacio A. …”
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Growth, exclusion and vulnerability: evaluation of the socio-spatial transformation of post-apartheid Pretoria-Tshwane (South Africa) by Andre Horn

“…The main finding is that the progress made with the integration of the city at both scales is being neutralized by demographic trends, choice of association, urban sprawl, uncertain management, the scale of aspirations, unrealistic expectations and, most of all, municipal incapacity. …”
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A Study of the Solid Waste Chain in Benin Metropolis, Nigeria by Dennis Iyeke Igbinomwanhia, Ejovo Nena Ohwovoriole

“…Benin metropolis like other fast urbanizing towns and cities in Nigeria is faces with a solid waste management problem. …”
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Trajectory tracking sliding mode control for vertical take-off and landing aircraft based on double loop and global Lipschitz stability. by Liang Du

“…Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft excel in their ability to maneuver in limited spaces, making them ideal for a variety of uses including urban air mobility, emergency response, and disaster surveillance. …”
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The Development Related Role of Pottery Production in the Ankole Region in Western Uganda: A Case Study by Kayamba, William K., Kwesiga, Philip

“…Unquestionably, brick and tile manufacturing has developed into a successful industry, particularly for male adolescents because to the great demand for the goods from both rural and urban populations. However, pottery-related activities have wreaked havoc on the ecosystem. …”
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Socio-ecosystem Services for Integrated Heritage Assessment (IHA). A new approach to valuing cultural heritage by Manuel Arcila-Garrido, Gema Ramírez-Guerrero, Javier García-Onetti, J. Adolfo Chica-Ruiz

“…By utilizing a language equivalent to the benefits associated with natural assets, we aspire to contribute to the advancement of a more integrated and interdisciplinary approach to spatial and urban planning. …”
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Development of path reservation for wheelchair users within a High-Activity train Station: A case study of SRT Red Line, Don Mueang Station, Bangkok, Thailand by Pakapon Ueasatchamongkhon, Somsiri Siewwuttanagul

“…Through comprehensive approaches, including the Graph Theory (Betweenness) in Urban Network Analysis (UNA) and path reservation based on principles of station accessibility, this study explores the relationship between congestion probability (Betweenness) in detailed origins and destinations, as well as kinematics for wheelchair users. …”
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A bivariate multifractal analysis approach to understanding socio-spatial segregation dynamics by Janka Lengyel, Stéphane G. Roux, Olivier Bonin, Stéphane Jaffard, Patrice Abry

“…Abstract Although the study of multifractal properties is now an established approach for the statistical analysis of urban data, the joint multifractal analysis of several spatial signals remains largely unexplored. …”
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