Can a workspace help to overcome the query formulation problem in image retrieval? [PDF]
, 2006 We have proposed a novel image retrieval system that incorporates a workspace where users can organise their search results. A task-oriented and user-centred experiment has been devised involving design professionals and several types of realistic search
D.G. Hendry +6 more
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Impact of tourists’ environmental preferences and place attachment on their perceived health benefits at Langya Mountain [PDF]
Ziyuan Kexue, 2023 [Objective] The health benefits of urban scenic areas for residents are one of the essential reasons for scenic area construction. Environmental preference and place attachment are the perceptions and attitudes of individuals towards the external ...
HE Junjie, JIN Xiulong
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Perception of soundscapes : an interdisciplinary approach [PDF]
, 2012 This paper takes an overall view of findings from the Positive Soundscape Project, a large inter-disciplinary soundscapes study. Qualitative fieldwork (soundwalks and focus groups) have found that soundscape perception is influenced by cognitive effects ...
Amy Irwin +35 more
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The Restorative Health Benefits of a Tactical Urban Intervention: An Urban Waterfront Study
Frontiers in Built Environment, 2019 Increasing access to urban waterfronts holds much promise for promoting healthy behaviors. While many US cities are revitalizing their waterfronts, the health and well-being benefits associated with these urban design initiatives are largely unknown ...
Jenny Roe +3 more
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Feeling Safe in the Dark : Examining the Effect of Entrapment, Lighting Levels, and Gender on Feelings of Safety and Lighting Policy Acceptability [PDF]
, 2014 This research examined to what extent physical factors, notably lighting and entrapment (blocked escape), and individual factors, notably gender, affect feelings of safety and the acceptability of reduced lighting levels.
Appleton J. +10 more
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Back and forward to the future: an explorative study of public responses to urban groundwater contamination [PDF]
, 2013 The objective of this case study is to explore responses by residents confronted with groundwater contamination in their community. Using a mail-survey design, self-administered questionnaires were collected (N = 170) that included questions about risk ...
Vandermoere, Frédéric +1 more
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The case for inclusive area profiling applied in geographic information systems [PDF]
, 2018 This paper introduces the history and role of consultation processes of contemporary planning and, after presenting the popularity and criticisms of different practices including communities in urban decision making, it explores how rational planning ...
Al-Kodmany K +38 more
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Designed natural spaces: Informal gardens are perceived to be more restorative than formal gardens
Frontiers in Psychology, 2016 Experimental research shows that there are perceived and actual benefits to spending time in natural spaces compared to urban spaces such as reduced cognitive fatigue, improved mood, and reduced stress.
Elyssa eTwedt +2 more
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Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 With roughly half of the global population living in cities, urban environments become central to public health often perceived as health risk factors. Indeed, mental disorders show higher incidences in urban contexts compared to rural areas.
Helena Müller +2 more
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Making asset investment decisions for wastewater systems that include sustainability [PDF]
, 2006 Effective integrated water management is a key component of the World Water Vision and the way in which aspirations for water equity may be realized. Part of the vision includes the promotion of sustainability of water systems and full accountability for
Ashley, Richard +7 more
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