Social and economic geography topic list of research papers
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New Editorial Board Members 20152015 /
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Making unhealthy places: The built environment and non-communicable diseases in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Abstract In this paper, we examine how economic, social and political forces impact on NCDs in Khayelitsha (a predominantly low income area in Cape Town, South Africa) through their shaping of the built environment. The paper draws on literature...
2016 / Warren Smit, Ariane de Lannoy, Robert V.H. Dover, Estelle V. Lambert, Naomi Levitt, et al. -
Climate Change Beliefs and Perceptions of Weather-Related Changes in the United Kingdom2014 / Andrea Taylor, Wändi Bruine de Bruin, Suraje Dessai
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Personalisation of Terraced Houses in Section 7, Shah Alam, Selangor
Abstract Terraced or link houses is one of the most popular housing schemes preferred by Malaysians. Conversely, the concept has its disadvantages and could not complement to the individual needs and personal satisfaction of personalisation. The...
2012 / Salehaton H. Sazally, Erdayu Os’Hara Omar, Hazlina Hamdan, Anniz Fazli Ibrahim Bajunid -
In-Active citizenship and the depoliticization of community development in Ireland2009 / N. Gaynor
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The Netherlands Mobility Panel: An Innovative Design Approach for Web-based Longitudinal Travel Data Collection
Abstract This paper introduces a new household panel – ‘The Netherlands Mobility Panel’ (in Dutch: MobiliteitsPanel Nederland MPN). To collect trip and trip stage data for the MPN, we developed a state-of-the-art travel diary, the design philosophy...
2015 / Sascha Hoogendoorn-Lanser, Nina T.W. Schaap, Marie-José OldeKalter -
Exercise, Weather, Safety, and Public Attitudes: A Qualitative Exploration of Leisure Cyclists' Views on Cycling for Transport2013 / E. Mullan
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Which “fairness”, for whom, and why? An empirical analysis of plural notions of fairness in Fairtrade Carbon Projects, using Q methodology
Abstract Fairness is a relative concept with multiple, subjective and competing notions of what it is, how to achieve it, and for which beneficiaries. Fairtrade International's collaborative efforts to develop a standard to certify Fairtrade Carbon...
2015 / Rebecca J. Howard, Anne M. Tallontire, Lindsay C. Stringer, Rob A. Marchant -
Sustainable Mobility and Living in Alpine Metropolitan Regions
Abstract This paper is to present an explanatory approach for the description and analysis of mobility and its impacts on spatial development and accessibility in Alpine Metropolitan Regions. A special focus is laid on sustainable development...
2014 / St. Tischler, M. Mailer -
Urban Logistics; a Key for the Airport-Centric Development – A Review on Development Approaches and the Role of Urban Logistics in Comprehensive Airport-Centric Planning
Abstract Airport-centric development is relatively a new concept in globalized urban and regional development while airports are experiencing a radical change in services they provide to users. Increasing reliance on non-aeronautical potentials,...
2016 / Rouzbeh Boloukian, Jürgen Siegmann -
Sea-level rise impacts on transport infrastructure: The notorious case of the coastal railway line at Dawlish, England
Abstract Future climate change is likely to increase the frequency of coastal storms and floods, with major consequences for coastal transport infrastructure. This paper assesses the extent to which projected sea-level rise is likely to impact upon...
2015 / David Dawson, Jon Shaw, W. Roland Gehrels -
Leveraging data Across the Building Lifecycle
Abstract Architects, engineers and contractors have been working with data for ages. What is new are the myriad ways they have to capture, analyze and apply the data that has been made readily available. Some practitioners and their organizations...
2015 / Randall Deutsch, Aia, A.P. Leed -
Urban Sprawl Vs Urban Renewal: What Role for Town and Country Planning Instruments in Ensuring Sustainable Cities? Case of Algeria
Abstract It is currently admitted that developping countries (in particular those of Africa) are witnessing an unprecedented movement of concentration (populations and activities) in urban zones. Although the tendency for population gathering is...
2011 / Khalil Farid -
Workplace Relocation and Mobility Changes in a Transnational Metropolitan Area: The Case of the University of Luxembourg
Abstract The aim of this paper is to study the utility variation related to the commuting mobility of University staff members due to their future workplace relocation. During the year 2012, a travel survey was completed by a total of 397 staff...
2014 / Francois Sprumont, Francesco Viti, Geoffrey Caruso, Ariane König -
Surveys on Daily Mobility are not “Surveys to go”
Abstract With new technologies being readily available, it has become simpler to conduct surveys of all kinds. In addition, the focus of the data users has shifted from “how has the data been collected?, what are potential biases? and is the data...
2015 / Werner Brög -
Measuring segregation using patterns of daily travel behavior: A social interaction based model of exposure
Abstract Recent advances in transportation geography demonstrate the ability to compute a metropolitan scale metric of social interaction opportunities based on the time-geographic concept of joint accessibility. The method we put forward in this...
2015 / Steven Farber, Morton O'Kelly, Harvey J. Miller, Tijs Neutens -
Four shades of Open Skies: European Union and four main external partners
Abstract The Open Skies agreements are in the centre of the European Union’s external aviation policy. They form the basis of liberalisation of aviation between the EU and the rest of the world, opening up markets and promoting fair competition. The ...
2015 / Panayotis Christidis -
Some reflections on researches of Future Earth changes in air quality and climate
Abstract Within the context of our current research and understanding of climate change, decisionmakers are particularly concerned with the extent of future climate change, its comprehensive impact, and the types of socioeconomic pathways available...
2015 / Xiao-Ye Zhang -
Co-creative Aspects of Data-driven Discovery
Abstract The work we are reporting here is part of a larger research project to explore the question, “how do we know if we are actually accelerating discovery?” This research is motivated by recent shifts in the availability of open data sources,...
2015 / Laura C. Anderson, Cheryl A. Kieliszewski -
Making it personal: Diversity and deliberation in climate adaptation planning
Abstract The vulnerabilities and health burdens of climate change fall disproportionately upon lower income communities and communities of color. Yet the very groups who are most affected by climate change impacts are least likely to be involved in...
2015 / Roopali Phadke, Christie Manning, Samantha Burlager