Digital governance leveraging urbanization and fintech synergies for sustainable development in BRICS by Chenyu Zhang

“…Specifically, the study investigates whether fintech adoption in urban areas contributes to ecological sustainability, offering insights into how fintech can be leveraged to promote sustainable urban development and support global environmental goals. …”
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ENTREPREURIAL SELF-EFFICACY AND THE LIKELIHOOD OF BEING SELF-EMPLOYED – A COMPARISON OF URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN VIETNAM by Thi Lanh Nguyen, Quang Hung Do

“…This study examines how the effects of individuals’ entrepreneurial self-efficacy on being self-employed are contingent on institutional environments (e.g., rural and urban areas). Statistical analyses of 2013 to 2015 data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) project for Vietnam provide empirical evidences that entrepreneurial self-efficacy is significantly and positively associated with being self-employed, and that this effect is more pronounced for individuals in rural than those in urban areas. …”
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Impact of Sea Surface Temperature on City Temperature near Warm and Cold Ocean Currents in Summer Season for Northern Hemisphere by Muhammad Farhan Ul Moazzam, Byung Gul Lee, Sanghyun Kim

“…Additionally, this study explored the correlation between urban areas and LST, finding that cities influenced by warm ocean currents (Tokyo and Atlantic City) showed a positive correlation between urban areas and LST. …”
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Remotely sensed spectral indicators of bird taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity across Afrotropical urban and non-urban habitats by Adewale G. Awoyemi, Tunrayo R. Alabi, Juan Diego Ibáñez-Álamo

“…Urban areas are quickly expanding around the world, promoting deep changes in biodiversity. …”
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URBAN POPULATION DYNAMICS IN USA AND THE ECONOMICS by Valentin Gabriel CRISTEA

“…As the world continues to evolve, there has been a significant shift from rural to urban areas, which has resulted in the growth of urbanization. …”
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Use of Vegetation as Biomaterial for Controlling Measures of Human Impact on the Environment by Donatella Termini

“…In particular, the use of vegetation both as living material for soil erosion protection and river’s bank stabilization in extra-urban areas and as a part of green roofs or walls added to buildings in urban areas is presented. …”
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Vers une qualité sonore des espaces publics by Élise Geisler

“…The sound environment in urban areas is today saturated. Facing the noise, regulation and physical protection have been the first solutions implemented by public authorities. …”
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Les clusters culturels sous le paradigme créatif : des espaces de ruptures pour l’économie culturelle locale by Bruno Lefèvre

“…Since the 2000’s, cultural clusters have emerged in major cities and urban areas in France. At the same time, these urban areas have been physically and symbolically transformed and redeveloped, both through urban renewal policies and from projects stemming from creative city initiatives. …”
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Shallow tunneling's impact on surface settlements by Mohamed Djenane, Kamel Bezih

“…The research provides valuable information on the potential impacts of shallow tunneling in urban areas and the factors that play a crucial role in determining the extent of ground movement and surface settlement. …”
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Urban Spatial Naturalness Degree in the Planning of Ultra-High-Density Cities: The Case of Urban Green Open Spaces in Macau by Jitai Li, Fan Lin, Hongcan Cui, Shuai Yang, Yile Chen

“…Based on this, this paper estimates the incremental planning indicators of green open space in Macau and various urban areas during the implementation of the Master Plan of Macau (2020–2040). …”
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Spatial Considerations Needed when Balancing Land Conservation and Development by Basil V Iannone III, Tina McIntyre, Alexander J. Reisinger, Eban Z. Bean, Abbey Tyrna, Brooke L. Moffis

“… Designers, builders, and managers of sustainable urban areas must consider location and proximity of conserved land, built infrastructure, and designed urban ecosystems such as stormwater ponds and ornamental gardens. …”
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Climate change adaptation measures in territorial planning documents by Sadkovskaya Oxana Ye.

“…The article analyzes the effects of climate change that will have a significant impact on the comfort and safety of urban areas in the region. The possibilities of adapting urban areas to the consequences of climate change in the Rostov region are assessed. …”
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Assessing quality of life in German, French, Italian and Polish smart cities: Identifying the need for further development by Brian F. G. FABRÈGUE, Andrea BOGONI

“… The concept of smart cities has gained significant attention in recent years, as urban areas worldwide seek to leverage technology and innovation to enhance their residents' quality of life. …”
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Rurality and Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke by Cassidy Lavin, Jacob Epstein, Alvin Huanwen Chen, Minahil Cheema, Jerry Yang, Alexa Aquino, Angie Chan, Nancy Le, Gillian Cooper, Ambra Palushi, Chad Schrier, Dheeraj Gandhi, Seemant Chaturvedi, Jessica Downing, Quincy K. Tran

“…Conclusions: Patients transferred from rural areas for MT for AIS-LVO, at our institution, had a similar likelihood of achieving 90-day mRS 0–2 as those transferred from urban areas.…”
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Le pacte agriurbain de la vallée ombrienne et les districts agricoles et culturels de Milan by Giulia Giacchè, Biancamaria Torquati, Lionella Scazzosi, Paola Branduini

“…In peri-urban areas, the level of integration with the urban areas, the spatial organisation of the city and surroundings and the functions of agricultural system determine specific features of agricultural landscapes. …”
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Urban Regeneration: a Multidisciplinary Approach by Giulia Pettoello, Luigi Stendardo

“…The objective is therefore to build transformation scenarios for development and economic rebirth in reference to sustainable living in compromised urban areas awaiting regeneration. The multidisciplinary structure of the project is organized into six distinct, complementary areas: web GIS; BIM and land information modelling; pilot scenario design; urban planning and feasibility studies; waste recycling; and data management and ICT. …”
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Analysis of management indicators for type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Urumqi City from 2017 to 2021 by WANG Yingjie，SUN Gaofeng，ZHAO E，TIAN Yuan

“…The rate of record establishment was higher in urban areas than in rural areas (47.76% vs. 40.56%, P<0.05). …”
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The influence of weather and urban environment characteristics on upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review by Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Timo T. Hugg, Timo T. Hugg, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo

“…BackgroundWeather can independently affect the occurrence of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in urban areas. Built environments of cities could further modify exposure to weather and consequently the risk of RTIs, but their combined effects on infections are not known.ObjectivesOur aim was to synthesize evidence of the influence of weather on RTIs in urban areas and to examine whether urban built environments are associated with both weather and RTIs.MethodsA systematic search of Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases was conducted on 9th of August 2022 following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Unpacking the Area-Based Approach for Sustainable Urban Development in Europe: Policies and Challenges for Migrants Inclusion in the Metropolitan Area of Venice by Paola Briata, Carlotta Fioretti

“… The paper aims at disentangling the area-based approach as promoted by the EU to bring about integrated sustainable development in European urban areas. In particular, the paper looks at how this approach has evolved over time and to what extent it has been used to foster the inclusion of migrants through a territorialised or spatial perspective. …”
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Unpacking the Area-Based Approach for Sustainable Urban Development in Europe: Policies and Challenges for Migrants Inclusion in the Metropolitan Area of Venice by Paola Briata, Carlotta Fioretti

“… The paper aims at disentangling the area-based approach as promoted by the EU to bring about integrated sustainable development in European urban areas. In particular, the paper looks at how this approach has evolved over time and to what extent it has been used to foster the inclusion of migrants through a territorialised or spatial perspective. …”
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