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Estimating urban greenness index using remote sensing data: A case study of an affluent vs poor suburbs in the city of Johannesburg

open access: yesEgyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, 2021
The importance of urban green space has over the years grown into an indispensable component of green infrastructure incorporated in urban planning and design as investment to promote the well-being of city dwellers.
Khaled Abutaleb   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

近25 a 银川市城市化进程中热力景观格局演变分析 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
: Based on the Landsat images and statistical data,in this paper the urbanization process and thermal landscape dynamics of Yinchuan City were analyzed. The objectives of this study were as follows: ① To analyze the spatial and dynamic characteristics of
吕荣芳, 张建明, 王浩, 王鹏龙
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Simplified direct water footprint model to support urban water management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Water resources conservation corresponding to urban growth is an increasing challenge for European policy makers. Water footprint (WF) is one of the methods to address this challenge.
Burszta-Adamiak, Ewa   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Analysis of Green Open Space Needs in Pekanbaru City based on The Thermal Comfort Index "THI"

open access: yesEduvest - Journal of Universal Studies, 2023
In 2017 the Mayor of Pekanbaru issued a Letter of Interest in Participating in the Green City Development Program (P2HK). In the letter, it is said that Pekanbaru is ready to fulfill the mandate of law number 26 of 2007. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze the need for green open space based on the thermal comfort index.
Umara Hasmarani Rizqiyah   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Financial Burden Associated With Hospitalisation Among Families of Childhood Brain Tumours in Australia

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Families of children with cancer experience significant financial strain, even with universal healthcare. Indirect costs, such as productivity losses and non‐medical expenses, are rarely included in economic evaluations, and little is known about how effectively financial aid programmes alleviate this burden. Childhood brain tumours
Megumi Lim   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Iklim Mikro dan Indeks Ketidaknyamanan Taman Kota di Kelurahan Komet Kota Banjarbaru [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Land conversion is the result of the growth for the urban population. Conversion of green open space (RTH) for development can lead to change in environmental quality.
Annisa, N. (Nova)   +3 more
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Assessing Cognitive Functioning in Children With Brain Tumors: Interaction of Neighborhood Social Determinants of Health and Neurological Risk

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This study investigated how neighborhood‐level social determinants of health (SDOH), including redlining and neurological risk, interact to influence cognitive outcomes in children treated for brain tumors (CTBT). Methods A retrospective chart review of 161 CTBT aged 5–17 was conducted.
Alannah R. Srsich   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kaitan Ruang Terbuka Hijau dengan Kenyamanan Termal Perkotaan [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The existence of green open space in urban areas is very important in influencing the conditions of thermal comfort. The objective of this research was to analyze the relationship between green open space and human comfort for the city of Yogyakarta.
Aprihatmoko, F. (Ferdy)   +1 more
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A latitudinal cline in the efficacy of endogenous signals: evidence derived from retinal cone contraction in fish. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Like many physiological systems synchronised to the light:dark cycle, retinomotor movements in 'lower' vertebrates are controlled by both the ambient illumination and input from endogenous circadian oscillators.
Allemand   +71 more
core   +1 more source

Increased Risk of Sarcomas in Children With Congenital Anomalies: Findings From the Genetic Overlap Between Anomalies and Cancer in Kids (GOBACK) Registry Linkage Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that contribute disproportionately to cancer mortality in children. Although congenital anomalies are among the strongest known risk factors for childhood cancer, the risk of specific sarcoma subtypes among affected individuals has not yet been thoroughly evaluated. Procedure We
Russ Wolters   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

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