Social and economic geography topic list of research papers
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Workshop Synthesis: Improving Methods to Collect Data on Dynamic Behavior and Processes
Abstract This paper summarizes the findings from the workshop “Improving methods to collect data on dynamic behavior and processes”. This workshop focused on the scope, strengths and weaknesses of traditional and innovative survey methods used to...
2015 / Regine Gerike, Martin Lee-Gosselin -
Derivation of spatiotemporal data for cyclists (from video) to enable agent-based model calibration
Abstract Cycling, as a mode share of urban travel, is widely desired to be increased. To support the delivery of improved infrastructure, robust modelling is desired and modelling such agents demands real-world calibration. Data to enable this is...
2015 / Chris Osowski, Ben Waterson -
The expected impacts of mining: Stakeholder perceptions of a proposed mineral sands mine in rural Australia
Abstract The form and evolution of stakeholder perceptions toward renewable energy (RE) developments continue to be investigated, but there has been little similar research regarding mines. Responses of community members and other stakeholders...
2016 / Sien van der Plank, Bríd Walsh, Paul Behrens -
Explosives, Genomics, and the Environment: Conducting Public Deliberation on Topics of Complex Science and Social Controversy2013 / K. C. O'Doherty, M. K. MacKenzie, D. Badulescu, M. M. Burgess
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The Potential of Geospatial Tools for Enhancing Community Engagement in the Post-disaster Reconstruction of Christchurch, New Zealand
Abstract The Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 provide ample opportunities to trial new geospatial technologies in the reconstruction of the city. These earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 6.3, resulted in severe damage...
2015 / Maria Rita Dionisio, Simon Kingham, Karen Banwell, Joshua Neville -
Balancing Trust and Anxiety in a Culture of Fear: Text Messaging and Riots2013 / J. Cahir
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Assessing the Effectiveness of International Environmental Agreements (IEAs): Demystifying the Issue of Data Unavailability2014 / C. B. Seelarbokus
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The Role of Water in City Center, through Location of “Rakitje”
Abstract Development of river waterfront is reflected on the natural resources of cities with particular characteristics and it is one of the most important factors that influence on the growth and image of cities. Guidelines presented in this study ...
2015 / Svetislav Popović, Sanja Vlahović, Nikolai Vatin -
Embracing Technological and Behavioral Changes: A Synthesis
Abstract This document presents an introduction to the ISCTSC Special Issue of Transport Research Procedia. It synthesizes the discussions held at the 10th International Conference on Transport Survey Methods, and describes the contents of the...
2015 / Catherine Morency, Marcela Munizaga -
Investigating the Effects of Afghans Settlement on Physical Development of Sistan Border Village, Southeast of Iran2016 / M. Mirlotfi, H. Jahantigh
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Almost Human Architecture. Examples of Polish Architecture Where the Human Factor Co-creates the Concept of the Buildings
Abstract The article presents authors reflections on objects co-creating the new image of the cities and encouraging creating an interactive, multicultural space. The presented problems discuss architecture in the context of transferring information ...
2015 / Nina Juzwa, Katarzyna Ujma-Wasowicz, Adam Gil -
Locating regional health policy: Institutions, politics, and practices2015 / P. Riggirozzi, N. Yeates
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Direct and indirect influences on employed adults’ travel in the UK: New insights from the National Travel Survey data 2002–2010
Abstract Recent years saw a continuing shift in labour force composition, e.g. greater participation of women and a prominent rise in part-time workers. There are as yet relatively few recent studies that examine systematically the influences on the ...
2015 / Kaveh Jahanshahi, Ying Jin, Ian Williams -
Sustainable Mountain Development Beyond Rio+20: Regional and National Perspectives2012 / Thomas Scheurer, Silvia Jost
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Relevant Factors in Sustainable Urban Development of Urban Planning Methodology and Implementation of Concepts for Sustainable Planning (Planning Documentation for the Master Plan Skopje 2001–2020)
Abstract Cities as complex and multilayer systems are part of a sustainable policy, because they are huge consumers of resources and show signs of unsustainable behavior. Researchers and planners are therefore encouraged to think about the city that ...
2016 / Emilija Sofeska -
Using naturalistic data to assess e-cyclist behavior
Abstract In Europe, the use of electric bicycles is rapidly increasing. This trend raises important safety concerns: Is their use compatible with existing infrastructure and regulations? Do they present novel safety issues? How do they impact other...
2015 / Marco Dozza, Giulio Francesco Bianchi Piccinini, Julia Werneke -
Energy expenditure on recreational visits to different natural environments
Abstract Physical inactivity poses a significant challenge to physical and mental health. Environmental approaches to tackle physical inactivity have identified natural environments as potentially important public health resources. Despite this,...
2015 / Lewis R. Elliott, Mathew P. White, Adrian H. Taylor, Stephen Herbert -
Where have all the nomads gone? Fifty years of statistical and demographic invisibilities of African mobile pastoralists2015 / Sara Randall
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Technological diversification within UK’s small serial innovators2016 / Carlo Corradini, Pelin Demirel, Giuliana Battisti
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Mountain Regions in Swiss Politics and PoliciesDie schweizerischen Berggebiete in der Politik [ Mountain Regions in Swiss Politics and Policies] By Gilles Rudaz and Bernard Debarbieux. Translated from French (see below). Zurich, Switzerland: vdf Hochschulverlag, 2014. 136 pp. CHF 24.00, € 21.00. Also available as an e-book. ISBN 978-3-7281-3604-6La montagne Suisse en politique [ Mountain Regions in Swiss Politics and Policies] By Gilles Rudaz and Bernard Debarbieux. Lausanne, Switzerland: Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, 2013. 128 pp. CHF 17.50. Also available as an e-book. ISBN 978-2-88915-043-42015 / Werner Bätzing