Factors influencing walking trips. Evidence from Gdynia, Poland

Political support for active mobility is growing for many reasons, including land use planning, health, and improved mobility. As the vital part of many cities is their central area, decision-makers need to know what factors are essential for increasing walkability. This paper aims to identify the main factors affecting the walkability of the city centre of Gdynia (Poland). To achieve this, the research design was adjusted to the specificity of the local use case. Based on primary data collected via personal interviews, factor analysis was applied to rule out potential collinearity and reduce dimensions. Logistic regression models were then constructed. The results were compared with the research carried out in other cities. The results show that only two of the analysed factors are significant, namely accessibility and safety. Both are extensive categories and include many subcomponents that are influential among different groups of citizens. Our research also confirms that walkability is a city-specific issue that is influenced by many local factors.

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Using multi-source data to understand the factors affecting mini-park visitation in Yancheng

Environment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science ◽

10.1177/23998083211029660 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 239980832110296

Author(s):

Conghui Zhou ◽

Leshan Fu ◽

Yanwen Xue ◽

Zhijie Wang ◽

Yu Zhang

Keyword(s):

Housing Prices ◽

Decision Makers ◽

City Centre ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Park Visitation ◽

Source Data ◽

Physical Features ◽

The City ◽

Main City

Mini-parks are becoming a popular form of outdoor recreational space in densely populated areas, largely because their small size makes site selection easier than for ordinary parks. However, existing studies on mini-parks are limited because most of them rely on data collected through traditional surveys, which are severely restricted by space and time. In this study, we utilised Tencent user density data – a type of space–time synchronous data with high spatial resolution – to trace mini-park visitation in the main city of Yancheng, China, and we integrated data about land use, points of interest, transportation, demographics and housing prices to measure the parks’ surrounding features. We investigated how factors relating to the parks’ spatial and internal attributes, surrounding physical features and surrounding socio-economic features affected the number of park visits during the week versus during the weekend by establishing a series of multiple linear regression models. The results showed that higher resident population, more surrounding public toilets and larger open site promoted mini-park visits while distance to the city centre, surrounding large parks and main roads discouraged mini-park visits. This study also found that the effects of weekend visitation factors were more complex than those of weekday visitation factors. These findings can help urban green space planners and decision makers to efficiently allocate mini-parks to areas where they will be most effective.

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Gomphonema alavariense sp. nov. (Cymbellales, Gomphonemataceae) from an urban pond

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.471.1.2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 471 (1) ◽

pp. 16-28

Author(s):

LORENA GONZÁLEZ-PAZ ◽

SALOMÉ F.P. ALMEIDA ◽

SAÚL BLANCO ◽

CRISTINA DELGADO

Keyword(s):

Dissolved Oxygen ◽

Electron Micrographs ◽

Central Area ◽

City Centre ◽

Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽

Alkaline Ph ◽

Urban Pond ◽

The City ◽

Scanning Electron ◽

Freshwater Diatom

Gomphonema alavariense sp. nov. is a new freshwater diatom described in Portugal from phytobenthos samples in an urban pond located in Aveiro (Portugal). This new diatom is illustrated and discussed based on different samples collected in July–August 2017 from Santo António Park pond in the city centre. This taxon was compared with other Gomphonema taxa and the morphological features are documented through light and scanning electron micrographs. Gomphonema alavariense sp. nov. is characterized by showing solitary cells, rhombic-lanceolate to lanceolate valves with rounded apices, a narrow, linear axial area, and slightly asymmetrical central area. This taxon may be confused with G. affine var. rhombicum in terms of length, striae density and outline. Gomphonema alavariense sp. nov. was present in freshwater with low dissolved oxygen concentrations, high conductivity, neutral to slightly alkaline pH and high nitrate concentrations.

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Factors affecting the views and experiences of women living in the city centre of Manisa, Turkey, regarding domestic violence

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py15032 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 466 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Saliha Özpinar ◽

Gönül Dinç Horasan ◽

Hakan Baydur ◽

Tülin Canbay

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

World Health ◽

City Centre ◽

Parental Violence ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Study Results ◽

Domestic Violence Against Women ◽

The City ◽

Experiences Of Women

Domestic violence against women is an important social and public health problem worldwide resulting from unequal power relationships between men and women. The purpose of the present cross-sectional descriptive study was to determine the factors affecting the views and experiences of women living in the city centre of Manisa, Turkey, regarding domestic violence. The data were collected from a representative sample of women (n=873) in 2012. The socio-demographic questionnaire and the World Health Organization’s Multi-country Study on Women’s Health and Domestic Violence Against Women were used for data collection. The study results revealed that of the women, 14.8% were exposed to physical violence, 7.9% to sexual violence, 20.2% to emotional violence/abuse and 11.2% to economic violence/abuse within the last 12 months. Lower income level, lower social status, lower educational level, unemployment, being exposed to parental violence during childhood and being married to husbands exposed to parental violence during childhood were associated risk factors with domestic violence. The study results indicate that domestic violence against women is a common phenomenon in Manisa.

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Cities as Destinations of Urban Ecotourism: The Case Study of Novi Sad

Acta Economica Et Turistica ◽

10.1515/aet-2016-0014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 155-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Vaso Jegdić ◽

Oliver Gradinac

Keyword(s):

Human Activities ◽

Cultural Exchange ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Sustainable Urban Development ◽

Primary Data ◽

Secondary Sources ◽

Green Zone ◽

Novi Sad ◽

The City

AbstractEcotourism in an urban environment takes places in areas that offer a certain degree of naturalness in a situation when they are significantly modified by previous human activities. Concept of urban ecotourism recognizes the significance of ecotourism in facilitating cultural exchange, environmental protection and sustainable urban development. Contrary to classic ecodestinations, urban ecotourism is more acceptable considering a higher capacity of urban destinations and the potential to renovate locations that have been degraded by industrial, traffic or other human activities. The experiences and examples from Europe and North America indicate that such projects significantly contribute to a sustainable ecological and social-economical development of many cities. In Serbia, the practice of quality preparations and including natural and other resources into the development of urban ecotourism has still not been established. The paper found that Novi Sad has the resources which would make it also interesting as destination of urban ecotourism. As the most significant point, Danube should be mention with its coastal green zone and numerous islands, as well as the city parks. There are green complexes, available surfaces and abandoned objects and facilities of previous economical activities located in the peripheral and suburban zone. In the immediate surroundings of Novi Sad, there are numerous messuages (Čenej messuages are in the city itself), that have been recently redecorated as eco and ethno oases. The purpose of the paper is to suggest manners of their inclusion into the integral tourist product based on the research of resources for the development of urban ecotourism in Novi Sad. The paper emploied analytical-synthetic method, a combination of secondary sources of literature data, internet, and other sources, with the primary data gained by field observation, analyzing the content of advertising materials and contact through informal interviews with various organizations and experts from the field of ecology, ecotourism and tourism in general, and with decision makers. This research suggests the ways of including ecotourism resources in the tourist offer of Novi Sad.

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Et universitetsområde for fremtiden - Nygårdshøyden i Bergen. 1960-årenes ambisjoner, og ettertiden som tok dem ned

Nordlit ◽

10.7557/13.3684 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 143

Author(s):

Siri Skjold Lexau

Keyword(s):

Municipal Government ◽

Central Area ◽

City Centre ◽

Substantial Part ◽

Urban Structure ◽

University Campuses ◽

Urban Structures ◽

Historical Structures ◽

The University ◽

The City

The article investigates the development of a central area in the city of Bergen from the mid 1960s onwards, called Nygårdshøyden. Lying between two harbour areas, Puddefjorden and Vågen, this topographic ridge was pointed out for necessary university expansion. The architectural firm Andersson & Skjånes’ ambitious plans for a university campus which would totally eradicate the existing urban structure, was approved by the municipal government and the university administration. New, effective and flexible building systems had been introduced at university campuses all over the world. In Bergen, some of the buildings originally planned as academic centres were erected according to the plan by Andersson & Skjånes. Others were modified and adapted to changing architectural ideals. The present situation shows clearly how the critique of huge-scale, late-modern architecture had an impact on further developments. Economic and aesthetic aspects combined with an increasing demand for the preservation of historical structures led to modifications of the huge master plans. The dynamics of inserting new architecture into historic neighbourhoods also represent advantages on different levels, creating a diversity of spaces and volumes.The proximity of the university area to the city centre and its urban features represents a quality for students and employees. In the end, large parts of the street pattern of the university area were kept, corresponding with the rest of the city’s building structure. A substantial part of the existing buildings of the area were transformed and adapted to university needs, and new buildings have been raised partly as infill and extension projects. In this way, the planning and development of Nygårdshøyden can tell us a lot about urban development and changing ideals through the last 50 years. In addition, as always when we are looking back, we see that priorities and criteria for preservation or demolition of existing urban structures change all the time.

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KAJIAN SOSIOLOGI HUKUM TERHADAP PENYALAHGUNAAN NARKOTIKA OLEH ANAK

Madani Legal Review ◽

10.31850/malrev.v1i2.35 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 158-173

Author(s):

Wahyu Rasyid

Keyword(s):

Community Participation ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Public Understanding ◽

District Court ◽

Primary Data ◽

Public Confidence ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The City

The aim of this research is to know (1) Efforts to prevent abuse of narcotics by children and to know (2) Factors influencing the effort of prevention of narcotics abuse by children. (3) Community participation in prevention of narcotics abuse by children. This research was conducted in Makassar District Court, Makassar City area. This type of research is empirical research with the approach of legal sociology. Types of data consisting of primary data and secondary data obtained through interviews and analyzed and then presented in the form of descriptive. The results showed that (1) Efforts to prevent abuse of narcotics by children in the city of Makassar has been running, but not yet effective, it is known from the number of children who abuse drugs continue to increase both in quality and quantity from year to year other than that harmonization apparatus law and community participation is still not optimal, so the results are not yet realized. (2) Factors affecting the effectiveness of worldviews and efforts of penal oriented, public understanding and perception about the dangers of narcotics abuse by children are minimal, and the level of public confidence in the legal apparatus is still low, the availability of supporting facilities and infrastructure is limited. (3) The lack of optimal participation of the community is caused by the working relationship of the law enforcement apparatus with the community has not been running well.

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Analisis Hubungan DPRD Dan Pemerintah Kota Palangka Raya Pada Penyusunan Dan Penetapan Peraturan Tentang APBD

Pencerah Publik ◽

10.33084/pencerah.v5i1.1003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Nurhasanah Nurhasanah ◽

Nenie Adriati Lambung

Keyword(s):

Good Governance ◽

Secondary Data ◽

City Government ◽

Primary Data ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Regional Budget ◽

Budget Policy ◽

The Relationship ◽

The City

The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the relationship between the DPRD and the City Government of Palangka Raya in the preparation and determination of the Regional Budget and to describe and analyze the factors that influence the relationship between the DPRD and the City Government of Palangka Raya in the preparation and stipulation of APBD regulations. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The types and sources of data chosen by researchers are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used to obtain information are interviews and documentation. The results showed that the pattern of interaction between the executive and the legislature in the discussion of the Regional Expenditure Budget (APBD) in Palangka Raya City in 2018, starting from the stages of KUA and PPAS formulation and the RAPBD discussion until the budget approval stage was always colored by several phenomena of interaction between the executive and legislative to carry out the functions of authority to master each other, dominate. In determining budget policy, it was found that the relationship between the DPRD and the City Government of Palangka Raya in the preparation and stipulation of the Regional Budget was still conducive so that it did not lead to deadlock in the formulation and determination of the Palangka Raya City Budget in 2018. Factors affecting the interaction of DPRD and Palangka City Government Raya in the preparation and determination of APBD is the existence of a special mission to negotiate in the form of non-agenda, bargaining with executives to gain the interests of the legislature, a vision that may be different in running a good governance (transparent, democratic, good, fair, responsible and objective ) and equalize the same understanding in responding to every issue and scene in formulating local regulations on APBD and their implementation.

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Seismic and Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Model for Buildings in Chile

Buildings ◽

10.3390/buildings11030107 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 107

Author(s):

Catalina Quiñones-Bustos ◽

Maria Teresa Bull ◽

Claudio Oyarzo-Vera

Keyword(s):

Vulnerability Assessment ◽

Seismic Vulnerability ◽

Central Area ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Mitigation Measures ◽

Coastal Structures ◽

Maule Earthquake ◽

2010 Maule Earthquake ◽

The City

This article proposes a vulnerability assessment model for evaluating buildings’ expected seismic performance, as well as their vulnerability to tsunamis. The objective of this assessment is to provide appropriate information for decision makers regarding the need of repairs and reinforcement of buildings or other mitigation measures that need to be applied in a territory. A procedure for assessing seismic vulnerability and another methodology for evaluating tsunami vulnerability faced by coastal structures is presented. Finally, a method that integrates both procedures is proposed, providing a combined index of vulnerability. The assessment model was applied to the central area of the city of Talcahuano, Chile, which was affected by the 2010 Maule earthquake and tsunami.

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Analisis strategi pemasaran telur ayam ras Di peternakan bapak andika Desa ngadireso kecamatan poncokusumo kabupaten malang

Jurnal Sains Peternakan ◽

10.21067/jsp.v5i1.3135 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 29-38

Author(s):

Henny Leondro ◽

Dimas Pratidina Puri Astuti

Keyword(s):

Price Competition ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Study Data ◽

Marketing Channels ◽

Marketing Strategies ◽

Primary Data ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The City ◽

Case Study Data

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi pemasaran telur ayam ras dan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor eksternal dan internal yang mempengaruhi strategi pemasaran pada peternakan bapak andika. Dalam penelitian ini data dikumpulkan melalui metode studi kasus, pengumpulan data dibagi menjadi 2 yaitu data primer yang meliputi (observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi), sedangkan data sekunder di dapat dari jurnal, buku, internet dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada 2 strategi pemasaran yang dilakukan. Strategi pemasaran yang pertama yaitu produsen – konsumen, produsen menjual ke konsumen dengan harga Rp 18.300. Strategi pemasaran yang kedua yaitu produsen – pedagang besar – pedagang pengecer – konsumen dengan, telur untuk sampai pada konsumen harus melalui jalur-jalur pemasaran yang lebih panjang. Produsen menjual telur ke pedagang besar dengan harga Rp 18.000. Pedagang besar menjual telur ke pedagang pengecer dalam kota dengan harga Rp 19.000 (25% telur yang dibeli dari produsen), untuk luar kota dengan harga Rp 20.500 (75% telur yang dibeli dari produsen). Pedagang pengecer menjual telurnya ke konsumen akhir dengan harga Rp 21.000 untuk dalam kota dan Rp 22.500 untuk luar kota. Faktor eksternal yang mempengaruhi pemasaran (harga, persaingan, permintaan pasar dan jalur tata niaga), faktor internal (kualitas, kuantitas produksi dan harga). Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada 2 strategi yang dilakukan pada peternakan Bapak Andika yaitu (produsen – konsumen) dan (produsen –pedagang besar – pedagang pengecer – konsumen). Keuntungan yang diperoleh lebih besar pada strategi 2 daripada strategi 1. Untuk proses pemasaran pelaku usaha harus lebih menguasai strategi pemasaran guna untuk mendapatkan keuntungan yang maksimal. Abstract This research aims to know marketing strategies poultry egg and factors external and internal that affects marketing strategies on Mr Andika farm. Research was done from 1st November to 1st December 2016. In this research data collected through a method of case study, data collection divided into 2 the primary data that covers (observation, interviews and documentation), while secondary data in be from the jurnal, book, internet and documentation. Analysis of data usedthe descriptive. The research shows that there are two marketing strategies done. The first marketing strategies that is (producer – consumer), producer sell to consumer with the price Rp 18,300. The second marketing strategies that is (producer – wholesalers – retailers – consumer), egg to get on the consumer must go through marketing longer producer sell to wholesalers with the price Rp 18,000. The large sell egg to traders a retailer in the city with the price of Rp 19,000 (25% egg purchased from producer), to out of town with price Rp 20,500 (75% egg purchased from producer). Traders a retailer sell the egg to the consumer at price Rp 21,000 to in the city and Rp 22,500 to out of town. External factors affecting marketing ( price, competition, the market and marketing channels), the internal factor (quality, quantity the produduction and price). The research can be concluded that there are two the strategy took by on Mr Andika farm (producer – consumer) and (producer – wholesalers – retailers – consumer). Their profits greater on 2nd strategy, 1st than strategy. To the process of marketing business players must be more control marketing strategies to profit maximum.

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Polyphonous leadership and middle managers

The International Journal of Leadership in Public Services ◽

10.1108/ijlps-08-2014-0015 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 172-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jari Petri Stenvall ◽

Inga Nyholm ◽

Pasi-Heikki Rannisto

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Middle Managers ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Content Type ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Third ◽

Multiple Voices ◽

Strong Consensus ◽

The City ◽

Management Issues

Purpose – The middle manager's role in an organization is important. The purpose of this paper is to determine how middle managers understand their roles in managing changes from the perspective of polyphonous leadership. Polyphonous leadership can be described as something that inspires decisions by listening to multiple voices within the organization. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical data were collected from focus groups in the City of Tampere. Participants were middle managers (n=5) at an organization providing services for young narcotic/alcoholic families and pregnant mothers. The interviewees were selected due to their assumed ability to discuss management issues and their awareness concerning the factors affecting their workers’ capacities. The second focus group was organized for May 2010 (n=5) and the third later on in May 2010 (n=7). Findings – In the Finnish context, middle managers understand polyphonous leadership as a process with a beginning and an end. The authors call this process the dominant narrative of polyphonous leadership, because there is a strong consensus amongst middle managers regarding it. In the first step, middle managers have to work as leaders of interaction. Second, they work as utilizers of diversity. In the third step, they act as decision makers and interpreters of polyphony. The final step gives them a role as conciliators of operating plans and personnel operations. Originality/value – There is not much discussion in the extant literature of how middle managers try to act as linking persons in public services infrastructures. The model of the dominant narrative on polyphonous leadership is new in the literature.

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