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A functional and planning model for the development of the territory of the historic settlement of chistopol

open access: yesАрхитектон, 2023
The development of small towns and historic settlements is a priority in Russia's spatial development. Along with the problems that are common to small towns, there are many features that are key to working out strategies of their development.
Zakieva Liliya F., Stepanchuk Alena V.
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The investment in white benevolence in a small Karoo town [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This minor dissertation is based on fieldwork conducted for the Institute for Intercultural and Diversity Studies (iNCUDISA) at the University of Cape Town's Rural Transformation Project.
Fourie, Gina
core   +1 more source

The Evolution and Pandemic Recovery of Africa’s First Creative City of Gastronomy [PDF]

open access: yesAfrican Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Research issues around tourism development in small town South Africa have generated a growing scholarship. With the announcement in May 2023 by the World Health Organisation of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic the paper reflects both on the pandemic ...
Jayne M Rogerson
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Chitosan-copper MOF for corrosion inhibition of Q345 steel: Performance, mechanism, and temperature effects

open access: yesMaterials & Design
The corrosion of Q345 steel in harsh environments (humidity, acidity, salt spray) severely compromises its service life and structural safety, driving the need for efficient corrosion protection materials.
Lizhen Huang   +8 more
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Engineering Safety-Oriented Blasting-Induced Seismic Wave Signal Processing: An EMD Endpoint Suppression Method Based on Multi-Scale Feature

open access: yesSensors
Blasting-induced seismic waves are typically nonlinear and non-stationary signals. The EMD-Hilbert transform is commonly used for time–frequency analysis of such signals.
Miao Sun   +4 more
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An exploration of how non-governmental organisations market their skills training programmes to marginalised youth living in Cape Town [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Includes bibliographical references.The high levels of poverty among marginalised youth in South Africa are a source of grave concern. Studies have shown that one of the main contributions to this phenomenon is unemployment, largely resulting from low ...
Mulenga, Mary
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DEP-CEEMDAN-MPE-INHT a time-frequency analysis method for noisy blasting seismic waves with adaptive noise suppression and endpoint processing

open access: yesScientific Reports
The Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT) is widely used for time-frequency analysis of blasting seismic wave signals due to its unique adaptability. However, blasting seismic wave signals are typical non-stationary vibration signals that are susceptible to ...
Miao Sun   +4 more
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SiDT1 Defines Plant Architecture Reminiscent of Green Revolution in Foxtail Millet

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
SiDT1 encodes a GA3‐oxidase that creates a semi‐dwarf, lodging‐resistant architecture reminiscent of the rice Green Revolution. The resulting ideotype performs well under dense planting and provides a valuable genetic resource for high‐yield, mechanized foxtail millet production. ABSTRACT Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) is a drought‐tolerant C4 cereal
Jianzhen Lv   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining the feasiblity of informal settlement flood early warning systems : focus on the urban flood-risk experience of Kosovo and Masiphumelele residents, Cape Town South Africa [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 107-117).This thesis examines the feasibility of applying people-centred approaches to flood early warning systems (EWS) in informal settlements in the City of Cape Town, particularly, through the experiences ...
Solomon, F J, Solomon, F.J .
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No Room for Modesty in Heritage Significance: The Case of Dennesig in Stellenbosch, South Africa

open access: yesModern Geográfia
Significance and authenticity are two key concepts that run through the practice of urban heritage conservation. When combined, they form a powerful tool within a value-based system that ensures the preservation and continued use of historic places ...
Donaldson, Ronnie
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