THE ROLE OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN DEVELOPING CATASTROPHE INSURANCE MARKET by Darko Blazhevski

“…The conclusions suggest that the insurance of catastrophic risks should be organized as compulsory insurance for households in urban areas. Regarding the risks, we consider that compulsory insurance should cover earthquake and flood, although at the individual level the consequences of the flood affect a relatively smaller population coverage. …”
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Urban Landscape in Circular Images: Panoramas and Cylindrical Anamorphosis by Fabrizio Agnello, Maria Isabella Grammauta

“…The privileged subjects of panoramas were urban areas, usually portrayed from an observation point placed at a high altitude, usually a tower, a bell tower, or the roofs of a building. …”
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STRATEGIES FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN NIGERIA by Oluwaseyi AJAYI, Oluranti AJAYI, Olusegun AKINSIKU, Temidayo OSUNSANMI

“… Population in urban areas are growing at a rapid rate, thus recycling of land becomes necessary despite that fact that land is a finite resource. …”
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An analyzing the distribution pattern of land uses in learning cities with spatial justice approach (Case Study: Zanjan City) by mohsen kalantari, hossein tahmasebi moghadam, bahareh Akbari Monfared

“…In such a way they show very high qualitative and quantitative differences between the three urban areas, especially indicated in the eastern margin of district two. …”
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Ilhas de calor urbano em cidades de pequeno e médio porte no Brasil e o contexto das mudanças climáticas by Margarete Cristiane de Costa Trindade Amorim

“…Nevertheless, we are facing strong changes in the natural landscape resulting from human actions, particularly in urban areas, which are capable of generating a specific urban climate. …”
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Industrial wastewater treatment and reuse: Heckman probit sample selection model by Urgessa Tilahun Bekabil, M.K. Jayamohan, Amsalu Bedemo Beyene

“…. • Implementing wastewater treatment solutions is crucial for minimizing water shortages in urban areas of emerging economies. • The estimated model highlights the essential actions to be taken for achieving a sustainable environment.…”
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The Contributions of Pineapple Growing on Farmers Welfare. by Juliet, Ninsiima

“…The findings of the study recommended that land fragment should be solved by carrying out land consolidation, farmers should be provided with new pineapple varieties and there should be improvement of road connecting to rural areas and urban areas.…”
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Spatiotemporal cooling efficiency analysis of water structures: A case study of the Beni-Haroun Dam, Algeria by Sahnoune Sara, Benharkat Sarah, Kouloughli Abderahim

“…This resulted a global cooling intensity (WCI= −1.39°C), translating to a temperature reduction of 1.39°C across study area, with a notable substantial cooling effect observed in the urban areas surrounding the dam. This study underscores the crucial role of water surfaces in mitigating heat islands, offering valuable in-sights for urban planners seeking to enhance urban climates by modifying existing water surfaces or designing new ones.…”
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A Cyber-ITS Framework for Massive Traffic Data Analysis Using Cyber Infrastructure by Yingjie Xia, Jia Hu, Michael D. Fontaine

“…Traffic data is commonly collected from widely deployed sensors in urban areas. This brings up a new research topic, data-driven intelligent transportation systems (ITSs), which means to integrate heterogeneous traffic data from different kinds of sensors and apply it for ITS applications. …”
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Knowledge and Self-Reported Practice of Insulin Injection Device Disposal among Diabetes Patients in Gondar Town, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abebe Basazn Mekuria, Begashaw Melaku Gebresillassie, Daniel Asfaw Erku, Kaleab Taye Haile, Eshetie Melese Birru

“…Respondents living in urban areas had a higher mean of knowledge and practice score than those who live in rural area. …”
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Urban product in view of the commercial activities in Algiers by Abbas Faiza, Lamri Naziha, Berghout Karima, Bachouche Nassima

“…Consequently, local authorities are striving to regulate anarchic free trade to preserve designated urban areas outlined in Algiers' urbanization plan for future organized urban uses.…”
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A Dynamic Analysis of the Role of the Planetary- and Synoptic-Scale in the Summer of 2010 Blocking Episodes over the European Part of Russia by Anthony R. Lupo, Igor I. Mokhov, Merseid G. Akperov, Alexander V. Chernokulsky, H. Athar

“…The excessive heat resulted in forest and peat fires, impacted terrestrial ecosystems, greatly increased pollution in urban areas, and increased mortality rates in the region. …”
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Estimating traffic flow at urban intersections using low occupancy floating vehicle data by Lili Zhang, Kang Yang, Ke Zhang, Wei Wei, Jing Li, Hongxin Tan

“…By leveraging this innovative approach, signal control systems can make more informed decisions, leading to smoother traffic flow and improved traffic management in urban areas.…”
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Evaluating Spherical Trees in the Urban Environment in Budapest (Hungary) by Krisztina Szabó, Eszter Tőke, Attila Gergely

“…In addition, deteriorating environmental conditions are making it even more difficult for trees to grow and survive. Tree species in urban areas have multiple functions and high ecosystem services when in good health. …”
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Exploring the nexus of migration dynamics and urban expansion: key drivers of horizontal spatial growth in Woldia Township, Ethiopia by Mulu Fasigo Fente, Birhanu Girma Abebe, Mintesnot Gebeyehu Woldeamanuel

“…Consequently, the influx of migrants has resulted in significant pressure on peri-urban areas, where housing availability and accessibility remain limited. …”
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Development of a PM2.5 Forecasting System Integrating Low-cost Sensors for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by Nguyen Ky Phung, Nguyen Quang Long, Nguyen Van Tin, Dang Thi Thanh Le

“…Abstract Air pollution is a serious concern in urban areas, especially cities such as Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). …”
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Invasive Traits of <i>Symphyotrichum squamatum</i> and <i>S. ciliatum</i>: Insights from Distribution Modeling, Reproductive Success, and Morpho-Structural Analysis by Alina Georgiana Cîșlariu, Ciprian Claudiu Mânzu, Mioara Dumitrașcu, Daniela Clara Mihai, Marius Nicu Andronache, Petronela Camen-Comănescu, Eugenia Nagodă, Anca Sârbu

“…<i>Symphyotrichum squamatum</i>, a South American species first recorded in Bucharest in 2015, is currently expanding into urban and peri-urban areas of Romania, raising concerns about its invasive potential. …”
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Urban-Rural Disparity of Generics Prescription in Taiwan: The Example of Dihydropyridine Derivatives by Chia-Chen Hsu, Chia-Lin Chou, Shu-Chiung Chiang, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Li-Fang Chou, Yueh-Ching Chou

“…Among physician clinics, the generic prescribing ratio in urban areas was 63.9 ± 41.0% (mean ± standard deviation), lower than that in suburban (69.6 ± 38.7%) and in rural (74.1% ± 35.3%). …”
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The correlation between temperature and dengue haemorrhagic fever in Malang Regency – Indonesia: A spatial – temporal analysis by Ali Khaidar, Addin Rizaldi Muhammad, Bangun Sugiharto Septiono, Yuniarno Saudin, Fitria Widiyanto Agnes, Suratman Suratman, Lazuardi Lutfan

“…The spatial analysis also indicates that dengue fever cases in Malang Regency exhibit a clustered pattern, with the clusters predominantly located in urban areas. Temperature significantly influences dengue incidence in Malang Regency, particularly with a lag of 2-3 months. …”
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The impact of air pollution control measures and the COVID-19 pandemic on photosynthesis in urban trees by Takumi Matsuura, Yousuke Okamoto, Mayu Matsumoto, Takashi Kiyomizu, Luisa Kumpitsch, Atsushi Kume, Yuko T. Hanba

“…Abstract Phytotoxic air pollutants such as atmospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are among the major stresses affecting tree photosynthesis in urban areas. We clarified the relationship between NO2 concentrations and photosynthetic function for three major urban trees, Prunus × yedoensis, Rhododendron pulchrum, and Ginkgo biloba, planted in Kyoto and surrounding cities, combining our published data and new data collected from 2020 to 2023. …”
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