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Biology of the Euonymus scale Unaspis euonymi Hemiptera: Diaspididae in Urban Areas of Ankara, Turkey

Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2007
Unaspis euonymi is an important pest of Euonymus plants in parks and gardens of Ankara. In this study, the biology of U. euonymi was investigated in 2002 and 2003.
Özlem Özyurt, Selma Ülgentürk
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Are convection‐permitting climate projections reliable for urban planning over Africa? A case study of Johannesburg

Atmospheric Science Letters
Cities are particularly vulnerable to surface water flooding. It is also well‐known that they influence local rainfall themselves, which has important implications for climate change adaptation planning for cities.
William J. Keat, Chris J. Short, Elizabeth J. Kendon   +2 more
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Contested Distances, Valorized AffinitiesLocal Concerns and Aspirations about Policing on the Urban Margins of Stockholm

Nordic Journal of Studies in Policing
Drawing on notions of distance versus proximity, and by engaging with critical discussions about reassurance and community policing, this article examines how the policeʼs local presence or absence is reflected in concerns and aspirations about policing ...
Kıvanç Atak
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A study on economic growth and social environmental change in urban area of China by principal component analysis

Journal of Human Environmental Studies, 2006
In this study, I have conducted a principal component analysis on the economic strength and social environment of China's 35 major cities, using 40 recompiled and standardized economic indices based on annual statistical data from 1995-2000.
Chi An
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Social Participation of Frail Older People with Functional Limitations Ageing Alone in Place in Italy, and Its Impact on Loneliness: An Urban–Rural Comparison

Urban Science
(1) Background: Older people ageing in place alone with functional limitations experience several difficulties in daily life, potentially hampering their social participation. This in turn could impact their perceived loneliness.
Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini   +3 more
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Nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers regarding vegetable oil consumption in rural and urban areas of Oyo-State, Nigeria

World Nutrition
Background Vegetable oils play a crucial role as part of family nutrition as a primary food source for fat for consumption, flavor, and nutrient absorption.
Florence Adetutu Farinola- Udofia, Toyin Olanike Adaramoye, Mariam Eniola Sulaiman, Grace Fadupin T Fadupin   +3 more
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Prof. dr hab. Jan Józef Dąbrowski (19 marca 1934 - 17 lutego 2023)

Przegląd Archeologiczny, 2023
Joanna Urban, Małgorzata Mogielnicka-Urban   +1 more
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Modeling School Commuting Mode Choice Under Normal and Adverse Weather Conditions in Chiang Rai City

Future Transportation
This study investigates the factors influencing school trip mode choice among senior high school students in the Chiang Rai urban area, Chiang Rai, Thailand, under normal and adverse weather conditions.
Chanyanuch Pangderm, Tosporn Arreeras, Xiaoyan Jia   +2 more
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Real-Time Thermal Mapping for Heat & Cool Archipelagos of Bengaluru, India

Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2017
Blessed with a salubrious climate, the city of Bengaluru over the past few decades has constantly witnessed thermal discomfort owing to several Urban Heat islands that have mushroomed within the city.
Gopinath Rajesh, Banerjee Aditya, Sachin S., Tiwari Prakhar, Wilson Sunny   +4 more
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Air Pollution-Driven Parental Restrictions: Associations with Children’s Active School Transport in Urban and Rural India

Youth
Active school transportation (AST), including walking or cycling to school, is common among children and youth in India. However, rising air pollution and public health advisories may encourage parents to restrict outdoor activities. The role of parental
Sheriff Tolulope Ibrahim, Heya Desai, Jamin Patel, Anuradha Khadilkar, Jasmin Bhawra, Tarun Reddy Katapally   +5 more
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