Digital competencies for municipalities – Findings from Switzerland as a role model for smart regions within the European Union member states by Christian SCHACHTNER, Nadine BAUMANN

“…While smart city initiatives have gained traction in larger urban areas, less attention has been paid to digitalization efforts in smaller municipalities. …”
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The Patronization of Pluvial Flood Risk and Adaptation Among Tenant-Owned Housing Associations in Sweden by Mattias Hjerpe, Erik Glaas, Sofie Storbjörk

“…Pluvial floods are increasingly affecting urban areas worldwide. Despite growing media attention and clear owner responsibility for reducing climate-related risk for buildings in Swedish national adaptation policy, adaptation action remains slow. …”
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Nationally representative epidemiological study of social anxiety disorder from India by Satish Suhas, Pavithra Jayasankar, Rahul Patley, Narayana Manjunatha, Girish N. Rao, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, Mathew Varghese, Vivek Benegal, NMHS National Collaborators group

“…Factors, such as male gender, unemployment, and living in urban areas, were associated with higher odds of SAD, while the elderly had lower odds. …”
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Impact of Internet Usage on Depression Among Older Adults: Comprehensive Study by Lin Guo, Yunwei Li, Kai Cheng, Ying Zhao, Wenqiang Yin, Ying Liu

“…A heterogeneity analysis revealed that these effects are more pronounced in urban areas, eastern regions, and regions with superior internet infrastructure. …”
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Identification of shrinkage patterns in Japan’s four major metropolitan areas based on nighttime light and population data by Hao Zheng, Runsen Zhang

“…Addressing this knowledge gap is crucial for devising targeted urban-planning strategies that ensure the long-term viability of urban areas. Here, we integrated Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership–Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite nighttime light data with WorldPop population data to examine the patterns of urban shrinkage from 2012 to 2020 in Japan’s four largest metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution and driving forces of urban gravity centers and ecological security risk gravity centers in China by Peng Chen, Jiaojiao Duan, Yihan Wang

“…The accelerated growth of urban areas has resulted in a significant increase in demand for construction land, which has led to various challenges, including the emergence of unsustainable land-use patterns and environmental degradation. …”
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Flow Shift from Urban Roads to Beltway Expressway under a Tradable Credit Scheme to Alleviate Urban Traffic Congestion by Jimeng Tang, Yongxiang Zhu, Yue Yu, Lu Cai

“…In recent years, severe traffic congestion in urban areas has become a growing concern for many cities in China. …”
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A Study on the Understanding of Chemical Compositions of Deposited Fog Water over Central Indo-Gangetic Plain in India by Shahina Raushan Saikh, Md Abu Mushtaque, Sanat Kumar Das

“…Back-trajectories analysis indicated air movement from western IGP passing over major urban areas before reaching the sampling site. NH4+ had the highest neutralizing factor in fog samples (1.13), followed by Ca2+ (0.48) and Mg2+ (0.07). …”
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Improvement of Air Quality during the COVID-19 Lockdowns in the Republic of Slovenia and its Connection with Meteorology by Maja Ivanovski, Petra Dolšak Lavrič, Rudi Vončina, Darko Goričanec, Danijela Urbancl

“…Abstract Due to COVID-19 countermeasures, air quality temporarily improved in several countries around the world, especially in urban areas. This study investigates predominantly the changes in concentration levels of air pollutants (PM10 and PM2.5) in the Republic of Slovenia during the year 2020, which was marked by COVID-19 lockdowns. …”
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Pattern of Thrombocytopenia In Pregnancy At Teaching Hospital Of Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan by Muhammad Bilal Ghafoor, Faiza Sarwar, Tahira Afzal Durrani, Zainab Quratulain Azher, Saleha Jabeen, Muhammad Haris Ali Khan

“…There is no significant difference in number of thrombocytopenic patients from rural and urban areas (p=0.2). Conclusion: The frequency of thrombocytopenia during the third trimester of pregnancy is observed high, so the regular screening is necessary to avoid any adverse outcome. …”
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Ecological infrastructure and its role in sustainable urban development: analysis and perspectives by Ie. P. Tertytskyi

“…Key aspect of using the EI concept is to ensure sustainable urban development, and consequently reducing cities' environmental impact, include the organic integration of natural habitats into urbanized areas, design, and implementation of both traditional and innovative approaches to reduce the city's footprint on ecosystems and the environment. …”
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The epidemiological and economic burden of diabetes in Ghana: A scoping review to inform health technology assessment. by Joseph Kazibwe, Mohamed Gad, Emmanuella Abassah-Konadu, Ivy Amankwah, Richmond Owusu, Godwin Gulbi, Sergio Torres-Rueda, Brian Asare, Anna Vassall, Francis Ruiz

“…The prevalence of diabetes was generally higher in women in comparison to men. Urban areas were found to have a higher prevalence of diabetes than rural areas. …”
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Quality of life among geriatric population living with functional disabilities: A comparison between urban and rural populations of West Bengal by Aritraa Hazra, Sukanta Majumdar, Shuvankar Mukherjee, Avijit Paul, Nabanita Bhattacharyya

“…Conclusion: Around 1/3rd in urban areas and nearly ½ in rural regions were disabled. …”
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Seeking Culturally Safe Developmental Evaluation: Supporting the Shift in Services for Indigenous Children by Natasha Blanchet-Cohen, Pascale Geoffroy, Luz Luz Marina Hoyos

“…Setting: Indigenous peoples living in urban areas in Quebec often feel unwelcome mainstream services, resulting in under-use. …”
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Sprawność fizyczna dzieci wiejskich i miejskich z niskiej grupy społeczno-ekonomicznej na Jukatanie (Meksyk) by Maryla Aftanasiuk

“…Urban children are significantly taller than rural ones, and BMI and arm circumference show also a tendency to be greater in urban areas. Physical fitness tests are better performed (better results) in rural areas than in urban ones. …”
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Adolescent Vaginal Hygiene and Trichomonas vaginalis: A Focused Study in Balongbendo Village, Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia by Acivrida Mega Charisma, Farida Anwari, Bagus Nuzul Maulana

“…Trichomonas vaginalis is widely prevalent across the globe, including both rural and urban areas. This focused study utilized both experimental and questionnaire-based approaches. …”
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Improved urban runoff prediction using high-resolution land-use, imperviousness, and stormwater infrastructure data applied to a process-based ecohydrological model. by Jonathan Halama, Robert McKane, Bradley Barnhart, Paul Pettus, Allen Brookes, Kevin Djang, Vivian Phan, Sonali Chokshi, James Graham

“…Modeling large-scale hydrological impacts brought about by site-level green and gray stormwater remediation actions is difficult because urbanized areas are extremely complex dynamic landscapes that include engineered features that, by design, expedite urban runoff to streams, creeks, and other water bodies to reduce urban flooding during storm events. …”
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Indigenous Knowledge on Shifting Cultivation and Sustainable Agriculture by Krisnawati Krisnawati, Alia Bihrajihant Raya

“…Apart from that, the existence of indigenous knowledge is increasingly threatened by the development of plantations and urban areas. Especially the increasing demand for land for plantations, infrastructure, settlements and mining. …”
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Construction of a Multi-level Blue-Green Infrastructure Network in a Riverside City: A Case Study of Shaoxing by Meizi Zhou, Yong He, Zhi Qiu

“…The findings indicated that (a) from 2012 to 2022, the number of ecological sources and corridors diminished, alterations in blue corridors occurred, and water body structures degraded; (b) the BGI network is predominantly distributed in the central and southern regions of the study area, with canals serving as crucial blue corridors; and (c) the multi-level BGI network underscores the critical role of waterways in densely populated urban areas. (d) Based on the BGI network, we developed a spatial optimization scheme of “four cores, three corridors, and three zones”. …”
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Determining The Need for Fire Stations by Backup Double Covering Approach and Location Selection: The Case of Trabzon City by Şeyda Kuku, Ersin Türk

“…Fire stations are emergency service units that serve for the security of lives and property in urban areas. It is critical for public safety to ensure the highest level of service ensuring a prompt response to the need. …”
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