Integrating Spatial and Non-Spatial Dimensions to Measure Urban Fire Service Access
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2019 Assessing the access to fire service at an urban scale involves accounting for geographical impedance, demand, and supply, thus both spatial and non-spatial dimensions must be taken into account.
Zelong Xia +3 more
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Annual variability in the radiocarbon age and source of dissolved CO2 in a peatland stream [PDF]
, 2012 Radiocarbon dating has the capacity to significantly improve our understanding of the aquatic carbon cycle. In this study we used a new passive sampler to measure the radiocarbon (14C) and stable carbon (δ13C) isotopic composition of dissolved CO2 for ...
Aufdenkampe +42 more
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A GIS-based assessment of spatial accessibility to County hospitals: A case study of dancheng County, China [PDF]
, 2012 National Science Foundation of China; Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Nanyang Technological UniversityThe aim of this study was to investigate Chinese rural people's accessibility to healthcare.
A. Lovett +6 more
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Optimal allocation of physicians improves accessibility and workload disparities in stroke care
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2023 Background Inequalities in access to stroke care and the workload of physicians have been a challenge in recent times. This may be resolved by allocating physicians suitable for the expected demand.
Kazuki Ohashi +10 more
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Riverine Litter Monitoring - Options and Recommendations [PDF]
, 2016 Marine litter is an issue of global concern as recognized by the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). The establishment of programmes of measures, aiming to reduce plastics and its possible impacts, requires identifying and quantifying sources of ...
BELLERT Bert +7 more
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Examination of spatial accessibility at micro- and macro-levels using the enhanced two-step floating catchment area (E2SFCA) method [PDF]
Annals of GIS, 2019 Floating catchment area (FCA) metrics are a family of measures used to quantify spatial accessibility.
James Bryant, Paul L. Delamater
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EVALUATION OF SPATIAL JUSTICE IN ACCESSIBILITY OF URBAN FACILITIES: A CASE STUDY OF ACCESSIBILITY OF PUBLIC PARKS IN DISTRICT # 11 OF TEHRAN, IRAN [PDF]
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2019 The green spaces and urban parks play a critical role to improve the quality of life of citizens. In order to meet the principles of the justice-based city and spatial justice in the distribution of public services, it is necessary to evaluate the ...
S. Mahmoudi +2 more
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Spatial Vertical Equity in Public General Hospitals: Towards a Sustainable Healthcare System
Land, 2023 The accessibility of public general hospitals is essential for the well-being of urban residents and for more equitable urban planning. However, public general hospitals and the associated spatial vertical equity are still not well known in developing ...
Peiheng Yu +5 more
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Magnetic, electrical, and GPR waterborne surveys of moraine deposits beneath a lake: A case history from Turin, Italy [PDF]
, 2011 Bathymetry and bottom sediment types of inland water basins provide meaningful information to estimate water reserves and possible connections between surface and groundwater.
Cesare Comina +6 more
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International Journal of Health Geographics, 2023 Background Quantifying spatial access to care—the interplay of accessibility and availability—is vital for healthcare planning and understanding implications of services (mal-)distribution.
Barbara Stacherl, Odile Sauzet
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