Effects of urban green space (UGS) quality on physical activity (PA) and health, controlling for environmental factors

Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(4)

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Recently, there has been a burgeoning fascination with the influence of urban green spaces (UGS) on physical activity (PA) and health. This interest accompanied by mounting body evidence that establishes connection between UGS residents’ PA levels. Numerous studies have conducted to investigate significance generally agreed their However, is still considerable variation in viewpoints regarding intermediate factors contributing this association. The primary objective study was potential correlation different qualitative PA. involved collection data from four parks located Edinburgh. Four trained observers utilised Environmental Assessment Public Recreational Spaces (EARPS Mini) tool code various environmental characteristics. Additionally, Method for Observing Physical Activity Wellbeing (MOHAWk) observation employed instances on-site incivility characteristics behaviours residents engaging activities. results show facilities environment, area socioeconomic status (SES) positively affect type level PA, as well attentiveness environment interactions each other. Demographics such gender age group are also significantly related Significant differences race only differed choice type. These suggest quality affects level, type, among resident an impact. Future research suggests increasing frequency duration considering longitudinal observations over time refinement.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of aerobics on mental health and stress levels: A visualization analysis of the CiteSpace map

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(3), С. e0300677 - e0300677

Опубликована: Март 19, 2024

This study aims to integrate research in the field of aerobics and mental health through visualization analysis method CiteSpace map, clarify impact on stress levels. Firstly, based literature method, pieces related are searched collected. Secondly, map is employed summarize analyze contents literature, involving statistical annual number publications, author characteristics, publishing institution characteristics. In addition, keyword co-occurrence cluster also conducted fields. Among them, Log-Likelihood Ratio used analysis. Finally, results analyzed using statistics-based comprehensive results. The demonstrate that recent 20 years, average articles fields exceeds 190. high-yield authors distributed economically developed areas, cooperation among scattered. clustering results, a total 77 labels obtained. Q value module 0.89, profile silhouette (S) 0.92, indicating structure significant reasonable. contains most closely keywords, covering Data existing studies reveals has Individuals participating show obvious improvement inventory (MHI) scores (t(100) = 4.32, p<0.05). present remarkable reduction questionnaire evaluation levels -3.91, study’s support aerobics’ positive effects

Язык: Английский

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Accessibility Improvement and Renewal of Urban Park Green Space for the Elderly and the Disabled

Forests, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(9), С. 1801 - 1801

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2023

With the global population aging, balancing urban development with social lives of elderly and disabled has become an important issue. Network analysis was employed as primary research method, utilizing tools such Analysis on ArcGIS platform Python. To enhance applicability analytical model in demand travel characteristic studies, a dataset established based behavioral characteristics individuals. Resistance values evaluation indicators were selected for this purpose. We summarized preferences proposed corresponding accessibility optimization strategies. Through experimental results, we believe that setting goal 10-min walk 500-m to access parks green spaces is reasonable. Additionally, service area ratio should exceed 90% ensure equitable ecological services population. also found connecting extending linear are significant importance improving space accessibility, because have more entrances exits than dot spaces.

Язык: Английский

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Global impact of urbanization on ecosystems: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis

Natural Hazards Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

This paper demonstrates a comprehensive assessment of bibliometric analysis published research on the global impact urbanization environmental consequences. Scopus database was used to collect data ecosystem from 2000-2023 and scrutinizes progression publications, keyword analysis, co-citation authors, citation documents, co-authorship most efficient influential countries, institutions. A total 4322 papers (journals) were during period (2000-2023). study carried out with Vos Viewer software. The study's findings demonstrate that number publications has continuously increased between 2000 2023. In 2020 2022, there 396 635 respectively. top three journals in terms citations are Remote Sensing Environment (2415 citations), Ecological Economics (1456 PLoS (1410). From 2023, often appearing (3028), urban area (1111), people (853), land use (769), monitoring (594), effect (570), sustainable development (567), climate change (534). We created time series four periods (2000-2005, 2006-2011, 2012-2017, 2018-2023) based periodic changes, which also shows trend. more specific terms, this not just logical structure but keywords throughout time. empirical evidence while field initially focused few themes, it since broadened include many aspects sustainability. identifies institutions, nations publishing (TP), proportion cited (PCP), (TC), h-index, g-index. Yang K is prominent author, China United States nations, Chinese Academy Science powerful organization. two by (40695 1527 publications) (41119 833 publications). Additionally, noted concerns continue dominate, basic socioeconomic problems like equality, justice, public participation underrepresented. Sustainable indicators, energy, ecologically friendly infrastructure, water, land, planning subject topics, first exerting larger influence shaping field's growth. may be utilized as resource for intrigued learning about evaluation sustainability its advancement.

Язык: Английский

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Composition of factors for local heat adaptation measures at the local level in cities of the mid-latitude – An approach for the south-west of Germany

Environment International, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 187, С. 108718 - 108718

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Traditional heat health warning systems focus on severe and extreme events at the district or regional level, often overlooking localized risk protective factors such as healthcare access urban green spaces. This approach considers less varying impacts of within cities, including phenomenon Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) diverse needs different populations. To address these shortcomings, a need for development an Health Warning Information System (UHHWIS) that operates framework Action Plans is needed. Such system integrates national acute warnings with city-specific assessments UHI effects other relevant factors. The technical implementation UHHWIS involves calculation preprocessing basic Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), imperviousness, intensity. Additionally, further are assessed, spatially processed, provided in accordance Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards. An iso-area analysis conducted to evaluate accessibility factors, spaces, drinking wells, hospitals, physicians, pharmacies, based city's road topology. One crucial factor considered casting shadows, which influenced by both time location facilitated through deck.gl. developed template encompasses all components into unified aimed protecting vulnerable groups, elderly, resilient, climate-adapted planning. provides information tailored morphology prevailing conditions, complemented catalogue potential short- long-term measures focused behavioral changes climate-resilient planning strategies. can be adapted use various European offering valuable insights decision-makers city administration mitigating thermal stress enhancing resilience against nowadays future.

Язык: Английский

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Identification of optimal locations for green space initiatives through GIS-based multi-criteria analysis and the analytical hierarchy process

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024

Abstract Urban green spaces play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of communities and mitigating environmental challenges such as air pollution global warming. Despite their importance, effective models to allocate these are often overlooked, particularly developing countries. This study utilises GIS-based Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process recommend optimal locations for space interventions Lilongwe City, Malawi, based on nine factors: population density, proximity roads, slope, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Normalized Difference Vegetative Index (NDVI), land cover, existing space, water bodies, nitrogen dioxide concentration. The results show that 0.57% (23,776 hectares) city is highly suitable while 14.50% (604,596 unsuitable interventions, where density was most determining factor. suitability varied across city, with areas predominantly located southern part. highlights importance informed decision-making urban planning, setting standard equitable access sustainable development.

Язык: Английский

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Quantifying Nature: Introducing NatureScore^TM and NatureDose^TM as Health Analysis and Promotion Tools

American Journal of Health Promotion, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 38(1), С. 126 - 134

Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2023

Язык: Английский

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A magyarországi klímasérülékenység területi különbségei

Tér és Társadalom, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 38(2), С. 103 - 129

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024

E tanulmány célja a magyarországi klímasérülékenység területi különbségeinek feltárása. Ehhez három komponenst vizsgáltunk meg: lakosság, mezőgazdaság és tóparti turizmus klímasérülékenységét. Kutatásunkhoz CIVAS modellt adaptáltuk, ami sérülékenységet klímaváltozás összetevőinek való kitettség, változással szembeni környezeti, társadalmi gazdasági érzékenység, valamint változásokhoz alkalmazkodási képesség összesített hatásaiként defniálja.A klímakitettséget ábrázoló indikátorai egybevágnak közelmúlt trendjeivel. A felhasznált forgatókönyvek az ország egész területére további intenzív hőmérsékletnövekedést vetítenek előre. Ezzel szemben csapadék változása közelmúltban jövőben is jóval differenciáltabb mintázatot mutat: keleti, északkeleti harmadában számottevő csökkenéssel, nyugati, délnyugati részében akár növekedéssel lehet számolni. hőmérséklet- csapadékváltozás trendjeinek megfelelően aszálykitettség várható jelentős térbeli differenciát mutat, Alföld közepének kiemelkedő kitettségével. Az érzékenység adaptációs felhasználásával fnomítottuk egyes komponensek szerinti mintázatát. komponens vizsgált szerint erősen klímasérülékeny területek átfedést mutatnak. Kiemelendő Dél- Közép-Alföld sérülékenysége, nagyfokú gyenge alkalmazkodóképesség miatt Északi-középhegység településcsoportjainak klímasérülékenysége. Külön kiemelendő Balaton környezete, ahol lakossági mezőgazdasági mellett turizmusból eredő kockázatot jelent.

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A framework for long‐term environmental monitoring using living plant collections in botanic gardens: A global review and case study from Trinity College Botanic Garden

Plants People Planet, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

Societal Impact Statement Botanic gardens play a crucial role in addressing global environmental challenges by providing unique setting for long‐term plant studies and engaging the public climate change awareness. Our review highlights underuse of these gardens' living collections monitoring impacts, revealing significant gaps data phylogenetic diversity. The Witness Tree Project at Trinity College Garden will enhance research engagement through open‐access protocols. This initiative not only advances scientific understanding but also fosters community involvement education, promoting collective effort towards mitigating impacts. Summary are ideal settings on responses to change, extensive outreach visitor opportunities. However, use multi‐year has been thoroughly assessed. paper first reviews projects conducted institutions over three continuous years, that fewer than 1% botanic arboreta globally engage research. There is notable lack diversity, with 3% angiosperm 35% gymnosperm families represented. Monitoring efforts mainly focus phenology pathology, limited attention other subjects like traits. Moreover, no have linked impacts plants urban green space research, despite locations many gardens, structured guidelines exist establishing programmes. In second part this paper, we introduce (WTP) (TCBG), newly established (>30 years) annual programme. WTP tracks physiological performance selected woody under deposition particulate pollution (PM 2.5 PM10) their leaves. project leverages potential university garden integrate multidisciplinary teaching activities, using protocols data‐sharing practices. Finally, outline framework designing programmes arboreta. framework, informed establishment pilot year WTP, encourages advancing

Язык: Английский

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Optimising Green Space Locations in Mzuzu City, Malawi: Integration of GIS Multi-Criteria Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2025

Urban green spaces serve as critical infrastructure for sustainable cities, yet their strategic implementation remains challenging, particularly in developing regions. This study develops a spatial decision support framework optimal space allocation Mzuzu City, Malawi, employing an integrated approach of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Multi-Criteria Analysis, and Analytical Hierarchy Process. Eight environmental socio-spatial parameters were analysed: population density, road network proximity, topographic gradient, elevation, vegetation indices, land use patterns, hydrological features, nitrogen dioxide concentrations. The results indicate that the area's 6.97% (1,099.65 ha) demonstrates high suitability interventions, while 26.48% (4,178.68 is deemed unsuitable. Population density emerged primary determinant, with weight coefficient 0.379. Spatial analysis revealed concentrated zones Mchengautuwa West, central-western Nkholongo/Lupaso, Masasa East, eastern Kaning'ina, contrasting limited opportunities Zolozolo East Msongwe. research provides replicable methodology evidence-based urban greening initiatives sub-Saharan African contributing to equitable planning development.

Язык: Английский

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