Social and economic geography topic list of research papers
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The New York City Off-hour Delivery Project: Lessons for City Logistics
Abstract The paper identifies and discusses the fundamental tenets that should guide planning and implementation of City Logistics projects, and the chief lessons learned from the off-hours delivery project conducted in New York City. ...
2014 / José Holguín-Veras, Cara Wang, Michael Browne, Stacey Darville Hodge, Jeffrey Wojtowicz -
Rural mobilities: Connecting movement and fixity in rural places
Abstract Recent work within mobilities studies has pointed to the ways in which mobility shapes people's identities and everyday lives. Mobility is also inherently geographical in nature, not only in the sense that movements of people and objects...
2014 / Paul Milbourne, Lawrence Kitchen -
Initiating and sustaining action: Experiences building resilience to climate change in Asian cities
Abstract Across Asia, and more widely, significant investment is being made by donor organisations to catalyse awareness about climate change impacts in dynamic urban environments. This investment has initiated processes that enable cities to adapt...
2013 / Sam Kernaghan, Jo da Silva -
Effects of rising rural population density on smallholder agriculture in Kenya
Abstract This study measures how Kenyan farmers and farming systems have responded to changes in population density and associated land pressures. Kenya is a relatively densely populated area, with 40% of its rural people residing on 5% of its rural ...
2014 / Milu Muyanga, T.S. Jayne -
Public Acceptance towards Congestion Charge: A Case Study of Brisbane
Abstract This paper investigates public acceptance towards congestion charge in Australia by taking Brisbane as a case study. Public acceptance to congestion charge has often been investigated in the literature. However, few were in the context of...
2013 / Chuanli Liu, Zuduo Zheng -
New technologies for the old: Potential implications of living in later life for travel demand
Abstract Assistive technologies for older people, such as personal tracking devices and community alarms, can facilitate living independently for longer. Where and how older people live will affect patterns of travel associated with their lifestyles ...
2013 / Christa Hubers, Glenn Lyons -
Use of phytoremediation and biochar to remediate heavy metal polluted soils: a review2013 / J. Paz-Ferreiro, H. Lu, S. Fu, A. Méndez, G. Gascó
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Towns in the Alps2006 / Manfred Perlik, Paul Messerli, Werner Bätzing
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Rural-to-urban Migration and Urbanization in Leh, Ladakh2006 / Sarah K. Goodall
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Does intentional mean hierarchical? Knowledge flows and innovative performance of European regions2014 / Mario A. Maggioni, Teodora Erika Uberti, Mario Nosvelli
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Urban Bus Demand Forecast at Stop Level: Space Syntax and Other Built Environment Factors. Evidence from Madrid
Abstract Urban buses propose a challenge for traditional four-steps models of ridership estimation, as they require a different, closer scale approach, including the consideration of multiple possible stop-choices by travelers within walking...
2014 / José Carpio-Pinedo -
Effects of Urban Spatial Form on Individuals’ Footprints: Empirical Study Based on Personal GPS Panel Data from Rotterdam and Eindhoven Area
Abstract It is crucial for urban planners to understand the effects of physical planning on individuals’ behavior. A well-designed built environment allows individuals to engage in activities at shorter travel distances, using environmentally...
2014 / Dujuan Yang, Harry Timmermans -
General equilibrium long-run determinants for Spanish FDI: a spatial panel data approach2011 / Jaime Martínez-Martín
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Small-scale health-related indicator acquisition using secondary data spatial interpolation2010 / Gang Meng, Jane Law, Mary E Thompson
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"Who are these people?" Evaluating the demographic characteristics and political preferences of MTurk survey respondents2015 / C. Huff, D. Tingley
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Advancing sustainable development at the local level: The case of machizukuri in Japanese cities
Abstract Since the launch of LA 21 in 1992, local governments in many countries have been seeking to improve sustainability. Various studies have been conducted in the past two decades. A brief review of the literature reveals general progress in...
2012 / Emiko Kusakabe -
A low carbon industrial revolution? Insights and challenges from past technological and economic transformations
Abstract Recent efforts to promote a transition to a low carbon economy have been influenced by suggestions that a low carbon transition offers challenges and might yield economic benefits comparable to those of the previous industrial revolutions....
2012 / Peter J.G. Pearson, Timothy J. Foxon -
Managing private and public adaptation to climate change
Abstract Adaptation to climate change is already being delivered by public and private actors, yet there has been little analysis of the relationships between the providers and beneficiaries of adaptation. This paper reviews the type of actors that...
2011 / Emma L. Tompkins, Hallie Eakin -
Research funding by city: an indicator of regional technological competitiveness?2007 / J Adam Holbrook, Bruce P Clayman
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ROTOЯ Transdisciplinary Dialogue and Debate: A Public Engagement Case Study
Abstract In 2011, the University of Huddersfield commenced a partnership with Huddersfield Art Gallery, to offer a public engagement exhibitions programme, entitled “ROTOЯ”. Featuring the art and design work of University staff, this series of...
2015 / Anna Powell, Steve Swindells