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The development and redevelopment of the urban villages in Shenzen.

open access: yes, 2011
China, like many other developing countries, has seen a huge influx of population into its cities coupled with urban expansion. The presence of massive numbers of rural migrants in cities does not result in slums or squatters due to institutional ...
Geertman, S.C.M.   +9 more
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Assessment of a Strategy to Reduce Small Ruminant Mortality in the Sudano-Sahelian Province of Northern Cameroon

open access: yesRevue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 2005
The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of disease prophylaxis on the reduction of mortality in small ruminants in a peasant environment. The study was conducted in 60 villages of Northern Cameroon (North and Extreme-North provinces).
A. Njoya   +4 more
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Adoption and Performance Metrics of Smart Irrigation Systems in Ethiopian Villages,

open access: yes, 2005
Smart irrigation systems have been introduced to enhance agricultural productivity in rural areas of Ethiopia, particularly in villages where water scarcity is a significant challenge. The study employed a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews with farmers, as well as data analysis from local water management committees. A total of 75%
Hussen, Mekdes, Negash, Tesfaye
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Gender Dimensions of Demographic Change in Pakistan [PDF]

open access: yes
The achieving of equality and equity between men and women in different spheres of life is essential for the attainment of sustainable development goals.
Durr-E-Nayab, Naushin Mahmood
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Exploration of the Adaptive Capacity of Residents of Remote Mountain Villages

open access: yes, 2023
It is important to understand how residents in highly vulnerable natural and social environments, e.g., remote mountain villages, adapt to extreme climate shocks. Taking Shenmu Village in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, central Taiwan, as an example, this
Shu-Hsun Chen, Bor-Wen Tsai
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Early experience of mobile telephony : a comparison of two villages in Papua New Guinea

open access: yes, 2011
This paper examines social change following the recent introduction of mobile telephony into rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It presents the findings of substantial fieldwork conducted in 2009, and suggests ways in which the new technology ...
Watson, Amanda H. A.
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Communication and culture : mobile telephony in PNG villages

open access: yes, 2010
This paper examines the recent introduction of mobile telephony into rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It presents the findings of substantial fieldwork conducted in 2009, and suggests ways in which the new technology is already changing ...
Watson, Amanda H. A.
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Relevance between Tourist Behavior and the Spatial Environment in Huizhou Traditional Villages—A Case Study of Pingshan Village, Yi County, China

open access: yes, 2023
In recent years, the tourism industry in traditional villages has been developing rapidly due to the national call to vigorously advocate for and promote traditional culture, but there are plenty of problems and challenges facing the protection and ...
Xiang Gao, Zao Li, Xia Sun
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Household energy needs and utilization patterns in the Giyani rural communities of Limpopo Province, South Africa

open access: yesJournal of Energy in Southern Africa, 2017
A study was conducted in the rural communities of the Giyani district in Limpopo Province, with the aim of identifying types of energy resources used and the patterns of utilization of such energy sources.
KE Masekoameng, TE Simalenga, T Saidi
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Enhancing Tourism Functions of Beijing Folklore Villages: Issues and Approaches

open access: yes, 2009
The development of folklore villages has been adopted as the standard mode for the growth of folklore tourism in Beijing. The focus of extant literature on folklore tourism has been on the macroscopic development of tourism industry and research on the ...
Guo, Li-xin, Wang, Youcheng, Wang, Jing
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