Article
Environmental Studies
Felix Perez-Tejera, M. Teresa Anguera, Joan Guardia-Olmos, Albert Dalmau-Bueno, Sergi Valera
Summary: This study aims to understand the relationship between park use and perceived safety, taking into account factors such as gender, years living in the neighborhood, and crime data. The findings show that increasing perceived safety at the district level can promote park use and physical activity, especially among women, elders, young adults, and the disabled.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
K. H. Evensen, G. Hemsett, H. Nordh
Summary: Fear of crime can limit the use of urban green spaces and reduce their potential health benefits. This study aimed to develop a tool for park safety management in the Nordic context, combining perspectives of park managers and users. Through focus-group interviews and field studies, the SAFE tool was developed to assess perceived safety in urban parks.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Katinka H. Evensen, Helena Nordh, Ramzi Hassan, Aslak Fyhri
Summary: Access to safe, green urban environments is crucial for quality of life. This study explores the impact of landscape design measures on visitors' experiences in urban parks using field and VR experiments, finding that cutting hedges improved perceived safety for female users. Environmental attributes like perceived prospect and concealment should be considered in urban green space management and design, and further research on perceived safety in outdoor spaces is needed.
Article
Gerontology
Erin G. Grinshteyn, Judith A. Sugar
Summary: Research indicates that lower perceived neighbourhood safety is associated with reduced volunteerism, with gender playing a role in this association. Men who perceive their neighbourhood as safe are more likely to volunteer, while for women, volunteering is significantly related to excellent or very good perceived neighbourhood safety. Married men and retired women are more likely to volunteer, indicating different factors influencing volunteerism by gender.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Haokai Zhao, Brian J. Mailloux, Elizabeth M. Cook, Patricia J. Culligan
Summary: Urban parks in New York City saw a significant decrease in visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the highest reduction occurring in April 2020. Parks located in higher-income areas experienced less reduction in visits, particularly large parks. Visitors from lower-income areas traveled shorter distances to parks and had smaller reductions in travel distances. Different types of parks were crucial destinations for NYC residents during the pandemic.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guoyi Chen, Shangmin Zhang, Bangquan Yan, Shengzhen Miao
Summary: This study conducted an environmental safety performance evaluation and identified the factors influencing tourists' perception in a Geopark. Specific sub-factors were identified with optimization measures proposed to improve overall safety perception. The research provides valuable suggestions for Geopark decision-makers on spatial planning and resource allocation for sustainable development.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
L. W. G. Kawshalya, U. G. D. Weerasinghe, D. P. Chandrasekara
Summary: The increase in urban development complexity has made public spaces more complicated for users. Insufficient information about the surroundings leads to perceived danger and discomfort. This study analyzed street view images in Colombo, Sri Lanka and found a relationship between visual complexity and perceived safety and comfort. The findings can be useful in planning urban streetscapes in tropical climates for sustainable and user-friendly expansions.
Article
Criminology & Penology
T. K. Logan, Robert Walker
Summary: The research found that women are more concerned about safety and take more safety precautions; recent victimization plays a crucial role in safety responses for women; different patterns of factors are associated with different safety responses, highlighting the importance of examining a wide variety of safety responses.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Mika R. Moran, Daniel A. Rodriguez, Andrea Cortinez-O'Ryan, J. Jaime Miranda
Summary: Parks and greenspaces can improve personal health through psychological restoration and increased well-being, but may also have adverse effects under certain circumstances. This study found that high self-reported park proximity was associated with lower perceptions of social disorder, but this association was no longer significant after considering neighborhood characteristics. Significant interactions were observed between park proximity and neighborhood characteristics.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jimin Pyo, Brittany E. Hayes
Summary: This study examines the relationship between disability status and perceived threat of hate crimes. The results suggest that persons with disabilities are more likely to experience dysfunctional perceived threats of hate crimes compared to those without disabilities, even when accounting for other factors. The study emphasizes the importance of considering the intersectionality of disability and other forms of oppression in relation to perceived threat of hate crimes.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Cody R. Price, Katherine F. Fallon
Summary: Ecological theories of crime suggest that building design affects low-income renters' perceptions of neighborhood safety. However, previous research primarily focused on dense, segregated, and brutalist-inspired public housing. This study examines the relationship between building design features and perceptions of neighborhood safety among Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) residents in Ohio. Findings indicate that design features have minimal impact on residents' perceived safety, regardless of their characteristics. This may be due to the design and maintenance standards associated with LIHTC properties.
HOUSING POLICY DEBATE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nadja Kabisch, Roland Kraemer, Oskar Masztalerz, Jan Hemmerling, Catharina Puffel, Dagmar Haase
Summary: The study found that older, tree-rich parks are used more for nature experiences, while newer, less tree-rich parks are used for socializing and picnicking. Overall satisfaction with drinking fountains and public toilets was low, and lighting in older parks was considered less satisfactory. Safety was generally rated satisfactory but less so by female respondents.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Aleksandra Lis, Pawel Iwankowski
Summary: The study found that people's preferences for recreation in public parks are influenced by the distance and visibility of other people in the area, as well as their sense of safety and privacy. Participants tended to prefer spaces for relaxation that were away from others and not separated by visual obstructions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Christine L. Sheppard, Sarah Gould, Andrea Austen, Sander L. Hitzig
Summary: Using a qualitative approach, this study explored the experiences of safety and unsafety for older adults in public housing. Lack of building security and withdrawal of in-home services by service providers exacerbated residents' feelings of unsafety. In the absence of effective formal security measures, residents took various actions to mitigate risk.
Article
Ecology
Aisha Malik, Muhammad Zubair, Syed Amir Manzoor
Summary: Urban parks are crucial hot spots of nature in complex urban systems, providing various ecosystem services. Trees in urban parks face challenges such as lack of funds, mismanagement, climate change, pests, and diseases, highlighting the need to increase tree cover to sustain urban ecosystems. Stakeholder engagement, especially with park users, is essential for successful policymaking. Understanding people's perceptions of the benefits and challenges faced by urban park trees is key to making decisions with long-standing support.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daosheng Chen, Fei Zhang, Chi Yung Jim, Jupar Bahtebay
Summary: This study examined the spatio-temporal evolution of oasis urban landscape patterns using remote sensing and spatial analysis techniques. The findings showed significant changes in land use and cover due to urbanization in the past 20 years. Building area increased the most, mainly in the northwest direction. The increase in building land was influenced by topography and vegetation cover. Furthermore, the center of gravity of building land shifted towards the north, while green space and bare land shifted towards the south. These findings could inform future sustainable urban development.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
C. Y. Jim
Summary: Cramped and sealed sites in compact city areas limit tree growth due to soil volume and porosity constraints. Innovative soil expansion techniques and soil connections can alleviate root growth restrictions. Sharing scarce soil resources among neighboring trees and improving soil quality and preventing compaction can enhance rootability.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojuan Li, Wanjun Xie, Ting Yang, Chengxin Lin, C. Y. Jim
Summary: Modern prefabricated building technology can save resources, shorten the construction period, improve quality, and reduce pollution and carbon emissions. This study investigated the carbon footprint of prefabricated concrete composite (PCC) plates at different construction stages using life cycle assessment, building information modeling, and geographic information system. The findings showed the significant correlation between prefabrication rate, carbon emission per unit area and per unit cost, highlighting the quantitative contributions of using more PCC to reduce carbon footprint. This research provides valuable insights for policy-making and promoting sustainable prefabricated construction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pan Duan, Fei Zhang, Chi-Yung Jim, Mou Leong Tan, Yunfei Cai, Jingchao Shi, Changjiang Liu, Weiwei Wang, Zheng Wang
Summary: Missing data is a common issue in remote sensing, and data reconstruction through multiple satellite data sources is an effective way to solve this problem. This study aimed to develop and evaluate two image reconstruction strategies based on measured SPM concentration data with Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3. The results showed that ESTARFM performed better than FSDAF in fusion image generation, especially in the red band. A single-band linear and non-linear regression model based on Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 was constructed, and the red band model was found to perform well and have a wide range of applications. By comparing two data reconstruction strategies, it was found that the fused SPM concentration map is more effective and stable when applied to multiple fused images. These findings provide important scientific reference for future inversion research on other water quality parameters and support the scientific management of Ebinur Lake's ecology and environment.
Article
Environmental Studies
Fei Zhang, Yishan Wang, Chi Yung Jim, Ngai Weng Chan, Mou Leong Tan, Hsiang-Te Kung, Jingchao Shi, Xingyou Li, Xin He
Summary: Under economic globalization, promoting synergy among cities through inter-city networks and joint regional development is crucial for economic growth. This study used various analyses to examine spatial patterns and changes among 13 oasis town groups in Xinjiang, China, from 2000 to 2018. The results identified significant spatial differentiations, with faster urban growth in northern Xinjiang and the Urumqi-Changji-Shihezi town group as the crucial urban core. However, some town groups in southern Xinjiang also experienced rapid development in recent years, driven by China's western development program and Silk Road Economic Belt.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaojuan Li, Yishu Liu, Mengmeng Li, Chi Yung Jim
Summary: Sewage treatment plants are crucial for improving the quality of water bodies and ensuring sustainable urban development. However, the effectiveness of public-private partnership (PPP) models in sewage treatment facilities is often compromised due to deficiencies in the operation-maintenance stage. This study aims to fill the knowledge gap by establishing a comprehensive evaluation system for the operation-maintenance stage of China's PPP sewage treatment industry. The proposed method combines matter-element analysis and analytic hierarchy process to assess plant performance and provide a practical tool for quality control and evaluation.
KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Chunping Xie, Lin Chen, Meng Li, Dawei Liu, Chi-Yung Jim
Summary: This study aimed to predict the potential suitable distribution areas for Ormosia hosiei in China and provide reference for its conservation and utilization. The results showed that O. hosiei was mainly distributed in the eastern region of Sichuan at relatively low elevations. Temperature and moisture were identified as the major climatic variables limiting its geographical distribution. The simulation results under future climate scenarios predicted a significant decrease in suitable habitats for O. hosiei.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Zhang, Pan Duan, Chi Yung Jim, Verner Carl Johnson, Changjiang Liu, Ngai Weng Chan, Mou Leong Tan, Hsiang-Te Kung, Jingchao Shi, Weiwei Wang
Summary: This research develops an advanced spatiotemporal fusion model based on the inversion technique for continuous and detailed monitoring of suspended particulate matter (SPM) over Ebinur Lake. The findings show that the fusion model outperforms other models in extracting SPM information, and the random forest inversion model performs better. The SPM concentrations acquired from the fused images match with the actual data of Ebinur Lake.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuhong Tian, Fenghua Liu, C. Y. Jim, Tiantian Wang, Xu Liu, Jingya Luan, Mengxuan Yan
Summary: Implementing China's climate-change measures requires citizen recognition and participation. This study examined the climate-change perceptions of Beijing's citizens, identifying strengths and gaps. The study found that factors such as self-rated health status and childhood living environments influenced perceptions. The findings can inform the formulation of climate-change policies and public education programs.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhixin Liu, Ka Yuen Cheng, Tim Sinsel, Helge Simon, C. Y. Jim, Tobi Eniolu Morakinyo, Yueyang He, Shi Yin, Wanlu Ouyang, Yuan Shi, Edward Ng
Summary: This study highlights the importance of clear and accurate ENVI-met vegetation modeling, and proposes strategies to improve the quality and rigor of simulation studies. By conducting sensitivity tests and developing a vegetation model library, the study enhances the data quality and accuracy of ENVI-met-based simulations.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Changjiang Liu, Fei Zhang, Mou Leong Tan, Chi-Yung Jim, Kaishan Song, Jingchao Shi, Xingwen Lin, Hsiang-Te Kung
Summary: This research aims to determine the optimal strategy for applying the SPM inversion model to various time series images, explore the inversion mode of SPM under the missing-image scenario, and analyze the spatiotemporal changes of SPM over the Ebinur Lake lake from May to October during the 2011-2020 period. The results show that ESTARFM_IVS produces the best inversion accuracy, with R2 & GE; 0.57, RMSE & LE; 44.51 mg/L. The SPM concentrations showed an increasing trend with a widening amplitude over time, and the nearshore area consistently had higher SPM concentrations compared to the lake's core area. These findings can guide the monitoring of brackish lake water environment using satellite technologies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiwei Wang, Fei Zhang, Qi Zhao, Changjiang Liu, Chi Yung Jim, Verner Carl Johnson, Mou Leong Tan
Summary: Understanding the driving factors of oasis river nutrients is crucial to identify water pollution sources and protect water resources in arid areas. This study analyzed the relationship between explanatory variables (topographic, soil, meteorological elements, and land use types) and response variables (total phosphorus, TP and total nitrogen, TN) in the lower oasis irrigated agricultural reaches of the Kaidu River watershed in arid Northwest China. The results showed that the catchment buffer had the strongest explanatory power, and land use types, meteorological elements, and soil were the main factors driving TP and TN changes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaojuan Li, Mingchao Lin, Wanjun Xie, Chi Yung Jim, Jiyu Lai, Liping Cheng
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the incremental costs and benefits of green buildings in China through the life cycle stages and developed a comprehensive green-building cost-benefit evaluation system. A residential case study tested the model's applicability and found that construction phase had the highest incremental cost at 90.5%, while economic benefits accounted for the largest proportion of incremental benefits at 72.22%, meeting the green building criteria and achieving the highest 3-star rating. The study developed a full life-cycle costing methodology for green building design and quantified the benefits at each stage, providing a theoretical and practical basis to improve green building performance and meet sustainable development goals.
KSCE JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Benedict Essuman-Quainoo, C. Y. Jim
Summary: This study aims to identify the adoption drivers of green roofs and walls (GRGW) in Ghana. Through literature review and questionnaire survey, 14 key benefits were identified, with health and well-being, air quality and carbon sequestration, recreational and leisure functions, property value, and aesthetics being the top drivers in Ghana. Stakeholders prioritize socio-cultural and amenity drivers.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Guohai Wang, Chunping Xie, Lijuan Wei, Zequn Gao, Honglan Yang, Chiyung Jim
Summary: This study used MaxEnt and species distribution modeling to predict the potential distribution range of China's endangered species Handeliodendron bodinieri. The research found that the core potential distribution areas are concentrated in Guangxi and Guizhou provinces in Southwest China. Factors such as the precipitation of the warmest quarter and the minimum temperature of the coldest month had the greatest impact on the species' distribution.
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
