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Analysis of disruptions cascade effect within and between urban sociotechnical systems in a context of risks

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2016
The vulnerability of critical infrastructures facing hazards is a burning issue for urban risks management. In this context, developing methodologies for analysing the causes and consequences of critical infrastructures vulnerability appears necessary ...
Gonzva Michaël   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The role of temporary use in urban (re)development: examples from Brussels

open access: yesBrussels Studies, 2013
As the realisation of urban projects is most often preceded by a long planning stage, urban (re)development areas frequently appear to uselessly lie in wait during certain periods of time.
Aurelie de Smet
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental Study on the Rainfall-Runoff Responses of Typical Urban Surfaces and Two Green Infrastructures Using Scale-Based Models

open access: yes, 2020
In this study, scale models of typical urban surfaces and two green infrastructures (concave grassland and porous pavement) were constructed, and two simulated rainfall intensities (low intensity was 0.3 mm/min with 25.4 mm depth, and high intensity was ...
Deo, Ravinesh C.   +4 more
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Morbidity Among the Aging Population in Northern Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Study

open access: yesAGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
Multimorbidity (≥ 2 chronic diseases) is common among aging populations, yet evidence from Bangladesh remains limited. A cross‐sectional survey of 540 older adults in Northern Bangladesh (June–August 2022) assessed multimorbidity using interviews and logistic regression analysis. Multimorbidity prevalence was 75.74% (95% CI: 71.9%–79.3%).
Md. Abu Sayem   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public transport service and use in Brussels from 1950 to 2017

open access: yesBrussels Studies, 2018
Based on STIB statistics since 1950, this article analyses the choices made in the area of public transport service. A network based almost exclusively on trams gradually became an underground-tram-bus service, which has once again reached the same ...
Vincent Carton
doaj   +1 more source

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES AND REGIONAL GROWTH: EVIDENCE OF THE SPANISH CASE [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper analyses the impact of transport infrastructures on the economic growth of both regions and sectors, distinguishing among modes of transport.
Mercedes Gumbau Albert   +2 more
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Prioritization of urban green infrastructures for sustainable urban planning in Ploiesti, Romania [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Urban green infrastructures are increasingly being used as instruments for achieving a sustainable urban planning due to their multifunctionality represented by the numerous economic, social and environmental benefits. Selecting the most appropriate type
Onose, Diana Andreea   +4 more
core  

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Green Infrastructures in the Peri-Urban Landscape: Exploring Local Perception of Well-Being through ‘Go-Alongs’ and ‘Semi-Structured Interviews’

open access: yes, 2020
Providing conditions for health and well-being, especially for those most exposed to social and environmental inequalities, is a precondition for sustainable development. Green infrastructures in peri-urban areas have the potential to improve the quality
Eva J. Rodríguez Romero   +2 more
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Analyzing individual rent price ratios in eastern German agricultural land markets: A GAMLSS approach

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the rent price ratio in agricultural land markets, crucial for evaluating market efficiency, policy needs, and farmer decision‐making. Traditionally, the analyses faced challenges due to the absence of concurrent sale and rent data for the same land, potentially leading to biased results.
Marius Michels   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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