Fig. 4: Effects of social and ecological factors on the urban thermal environment. a Effects of single social or ecological factors and the interaction effects for each pair of factors on the UTE phases. Circles without dashed boxes and bar graph represent single factor effects, while circles wi...
We present a novel method for analysing socio-spatial segregation in cities by considering constraints imposed by transportation networks. Using a multilayered network approach, we model the interaction probabilities of socio-economic groups with random
Many systems can be represented by networks as a set of nodes joined together by links indicating interaction. Recently studies have suggested that a lot of real networks are scale-free, such as the WWW, social networks, etc. In this paper, discoveries of scale-free characteristics are ...
Green spaces can provide opportunities for physical activity, stress reduction, and social interaction, all of which are factors that can contribute to improved health and potentially enhance survival after a CVD [23]. A systematic review with meta-analyses found a significant association: A 0.1 ...
The Social Logic of Space Cambridge Univ. Press, Cambridge (1984) Google Scholar Hillier et al., 1987 B. Hillier, J. Hanson, H. Graham Ideas are in things: an application of the space syntax method to discovering house genotypes Environ. Plan. B: Plan. Des., 14 (1987), pp. 363-385...
Second, as the serial multiple mediation model showed, social policies and programs to achieve intergenerational solidarity in age-friendly communities need to be aware of the synergistic effects of intergenerational support at the family level and intergenerational interaction at the community level. ...
These cases highlight that firstly, given the predominance of informal transport systems in the developing countries, this sector can be a potential source of employment for women. Secondly, in order to combat existing social taboos and facilitate a safe employment space for women in the transport...
Through collaborative modelling, a social learning process was initiated that enhances the social capacity of the stakeholders due to the interaction process. The other aim of the project was to better understand how data from hazard and vulnerability analyses and improved maps, as well as from the...
Ambient air pollution brought by the rapid economic development and industrial production in China has exerted a significant influence on socio-economic activities and public health, especially in the densely populated urban areas. Therefore, scientific
Walking is one of the healthiest mode of travel and the most common form of recreational physical activity, promoting public health, strengthening social interactions, and yielding significant socio-economic benefits1,2,3. To foster a conducive walking environment, urban planners and policymakers increas...