Discover Social Science and Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
COVID-19
posed
severe
public
health
effects
across
the
world
to
an
extent
that
it
was
declared
a
pandemic.
Aside
are
other
consequences
associated
with
measures
such
as
lockdown,
isolation
and
physical
distancing
curb
spread
of
virus.
This
study
assesses
impact
pandemic
on
households
their
adaptation
different
residential
density
zones
in
Abeokuta,
Nigeria,
novelty
understanding
its
socio-spatial
context.
utilised
quantitative
research
design
based
cross-sectional
survey
for
phases
data
collection,
analysis
interpretation.
A
two-stage
sampling
technique
employed
selecting
422
participants
study.
All
were
administered
questionnaire
391
copies
considered
during
analysis.
analysed
using
cross-tabulation
hypotheses
tested
ANOVA.
Findings
socioeconomic
characteristics
showed
distribution
respondents
descriptively
varied
high,
medi
zones.
Evidence
significant
variances
([F
(2,
388)
=
30.406,
p
0.000])
strategies
39.539,
established
Abeokuta.
practical
implication
provides
policymakers
stakeholders
targeted
interventions
support
households.
theoretical
is
about
contributing
existing
body
knowledge
pandemics
by
establishing
context
highlighting
need
context-specific
responses.
Sustainable Cities and Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
99, P. 104910 - 104910
Published: Sept. 3, 2023
Resilience
is
a
widely
debated
concept
that
encompasses
various
interpretations.
Recently,
in
science
and
policy
circles,
there
has
been
growing
interest
the
of
Social-Ecological-Technological
Systems
(SETS)
resilience
which
offers
new
interpretation.
While
this
now
used
frequently,
it
not
properly
understood
still
lack
clarity
on
what
means
its
underpinning
principles.
This
understanding
may
confuse
even
disorient
researchers
makers.
To
address
issue,
we
review
literature
published
context
urban
systems.
The
reviewed
mainly
focused
nature-based
solutions,
indicating
more
contributions
from
ecological
field.
Also,
flooding,
extreme
heat,
drought
are
major
stressors
discussed
literature.
We
elaborate
definition
SETS
discuss
dominant
principles
adaptability,
transformability,
flexibility,
redundancy,
equity,
diversity,
foresight
capacity,
connectivity,
robustness,
multi-functionality,
learning,
non-linearity.
also
expound
upon
key
components
SETS,
how
they
intertwined,
potential
trade-offs
emerge
between
them.
Our
study
demonstrates
implementation
approach
leads
to
numerous
ancillary
benefits.
If
multi-level
polycentric
governance
strategies
adopted,
can
help
avoid
social,
ecological,
technological
dimensions.
conclude
by
emphasizing
dominated
epistemological
approaches
empirical
research
needed
understand
better
complex
dynamics
resilience.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
432, P. 139735 - 139735
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Since
the
beginning
of
COVID-19
outbreak,
understanding
its
impacts
on
cities
has
received
much
attention
in
science
and
policy
circles.
This
paper
systematically
reviews
literature
interface
pandemic
urban
sustainability.
The
objective
is
to
portray
brought
by
outbreak
environments
within
sustainability
framework
detect
trends
challenges
for
future
research.
follows
a
methodology
that
integrates
both
bibliometric
systematic
review
approaches.
first
approach
relies
analysis
provide
an
overview
landscape
main
this
nexus.
second
presents
content
deepens
work
outlining
emerged
five
different
key
topics
role
resilient
planning
discussed
as
integrative
concept
face
diverse
construction
sustainable
post-pandemic
scenario.
Likewise,
study
deliberates
research
related
planning,
social
equity,
healthy
environments,
mobility,
circular
economy.
serves
guide
researchers
planners
understand
emerging
AMBIO,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(6), P. 845 - 870
Published: April 20, 2024
Abstract
This
perspective
emerged
from
ongoing
dialogue
among
ecologists
initiated
by
a
virtual
workshop
in
2021.
A
transdisciplinary
group
of
researchers
and
practitioners
conclude
that
urban
ecology
as
science
can
better
contribute
to
positive
futures
focusing
on
relationships,
rather
than
prioritizing
structures.
Insights
other
relational
disciplines,
such
political
ecology,
governance,
design,
conservation
also
contribute.
Relationality
is
especially
powerful
given
the
need
rapidly
adapt
changing
social
biophysical
drivers
global
systems.
These
unprecedented
dynamics
are
understood
through
lens
traditional
structural
questions.
We
use
three
kinds
coproduction—of
social-ecological
world,
science,
actionable
knowledge—to
identify
key
processes
coproduction
within
places.
Connectivity
crucial
ecology.
Eight
themes
emerge
joint
explorations
paper
point
toward
action
for
improving
life
environment
futures.
Smart Cities,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 22 - 22
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Smart
city
planning
is
crucial
for
enhancing
urban
resilience,
especially
with
the
contemporary
challenges
of
rising
population
and
climate
change.
This
study
conducts
a
systematic
literature
review
(SLR)
to
examine
integration
resilience
in
smart
planning,
synthesizing
current
identify
key
components,
barriers,
enablers.
The
found
that
technological
integration,
sustainability
measures,
citizens’
participation
are
critical
factors
effective
development
cities.
emphasizes
need
an
integrated
approach
calling
continued
research
collaboration
among
stakeholders.
It
highlights
how
should
be
addressed
within
system
interdisciplinary
work,
stakeholder
consultation,
public
engagement
required.
finally
suggests
creativity
diversity
practices
policies
improving
vulnerability
modern-day
contexts.
concludes
by
outlining
implications
policy
development,
advocating
innovative,
inclusive
strategies
enhance
resilience.
