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Assessing the Spatial Distribution Pattern of Street Greenery and Its Relationship with Socioeconomic Status and the Built Environment in Shanghai, China

Land, 2021
Urban greenery is widely acknowledged as a key element for creating livable urban environments and improving residents’ quality of life. However, only a few current studies on the subject of urban greenery focus on a human visual perspective and take ...
Chao Xiao, Qian Shi, Chen-Jie Gu
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Development of Integrated Flooding Early Warning and Rainfall Runoff Management Platform for Downtown Area of Shanghai [PDF]

Sustainability, 2021
To enhance the capacity of Shanghai’s drainage network to guard against flooding, this study used data obtained from an urban drainage network and spatial geological information to conduct precise analysis on an area of approximately 31 km2 with various land uses in downtown Shanghai and to establish a two-dimensional model.
Shi, Zhenbao, Shen, Qingran, Tan, Qiong, Li, Tian   +3 more
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Measurement and model analyses of the ozone variation during 2006 to 2015 and its response to emission change in megacity Shanghai, China [PDF]

Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2019
The fine particles (PM2.5) in China have decreased significantly in recent years as a result of the implementation of Chinese Clean Air Action Plan since 2013, while the O3 pollution is getting worse, especially in megacities such as Beijing and Shanghai.
J. Xu, J. Xu, X. Tie, X. Tie, W. Gao, W. Gao, Y. Lin, Q. Fu   +7 more
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Analyzing the Spatial Heterogeneity of the Built Environment and Its Impact on the Urban Thermal Environment—Case Study of Downtown Shanghai [PDF]

Sustainability, 2021
Ongoing urban expansion has accelerated the explosive growth of urban populations and has led to a dramatic increase in the impervious surface area within urban areas. This, in turn, has exacerbated the surface heat island effect within cities. However, the importance of the surface heat island effect within urban areas, scilicet the intra-SUHI effect,
Jiejie Han, Xi Zhao, Hao Zhang, Yu Liu
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Revealing the Correlation between Population Density and the Spatial Distribution of Urban Public Service Facilities with Mobile Phone Data

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2020
Some studies have confirmed the association between urban public services and population density; however, other studies using census data, for example, have arrived at the opposite conclusion.
Yi Shi, Junyan Yang, Peiyu Shen
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Changes in lifestyle, mood, and disease management among community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in China

Aging and Health Research, 2022
Background: Lives of older adults have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A telephone survey was conducted among the older adults aged 60 and above who lived in downtown Shanghai.
Saineng Ding, Qiqi Lei, Wanqing Wu, Zhenxu Xiao, Zehan Wu, Ming Chen, Liang Chen   +6 more
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A study of HIV/AIDS related knowledge, attitude and behaviors among female sex workers in Shanghai China

BMC Public Health, 2010
Background China is currently facing a rapid and widespread increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The activities of female sex workers (FSWs) have contributed to the mounting epidemic of HIV/AIDS and ...
Cai Yong, Shi Rong, Shen Tian, Pei Bei, Jiang Xueqin, Ye Xiuxia, Xu Gang, Li Shenghui, Huang Hong, Shang Meili   +9 more
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Iodine nutrition status and its association with microvascular complications in urban dwellers with type 2 diabetes

Nutrition & Metabolism, 2020
Background The principal function of iodine acts on thyroid function, but in recent years, the role of iodine deficiency in metabolism has also been gradually revealed.
Chi Chen, Yi Chen, Hualing Zhai, Fangzhen Xia, Bing Han, Wen Zhang, Yuying Wang, Heng Wan, Ningjian Wang, Yingli Lu   +9 more
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Association between dietary preferences and asthma among first-grade primary school children. [PDF]

Pediatr Investig
The relationship between dietary habits and childhood asthma is an important area of research. Our results highlight the significance of a healthy diet in the management of children's health, particularly in the prevention of asthma. Schools and families should prioritize providing a balanced and nutritious diet to promote the overall health of ...
Zhang X, Wen X, Liu T, Yu Y, Zhu L, Chen Y, Yu D, Xu S, Ruan Z.   +8 more
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Searching for a New Identity in a Rapidly Transforming Urban Landscape

Built Heritage, 2017
This paper gives a critical view on the incredible growth of Shanghai since the millennium. It focuses on the search for a new identity by this metropolis, both in its new town development as well as on the transformation and regeneration of downtown ...
Harry Den Hartog
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