Physical and social health at the library: Studying small and rural public libraries as venues for group fitness among older adults
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.211
Abstract: Public libraries increasingly offer opportunities to engage in health promotion activities inaccessible elsewhere in the community. Strategies to support physical activity for older adults can be implemented in a variety of different settings, including public… read more here.
Keywords: small rural; rural public; public libraries; physical social ... See more keywords
Rural public libraries as contested spaces of older voluntarism in ageing communities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jrurstud.2019.08.007
Abstract: Abstract Recent efforts to better understand how rural communities are coping with population ageing have highlighted ageing rural volunteers as key issues for ageing in place of rural residents and the sustainability of ageing rural… read more here.
Keywords: voluntarism ageing; contested spaces; rural communities; voluntarism ... See more keywords
The State of Rural Public Health: Enduring Needs in a New Decade.
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DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2020.305728
Abstract: Public health in the rural United States is a complex and underfunded enterprise. While urban-rural disparities have been a focus for researchers and policymakers alike for decades, inequalities continue to grow. Life expectancy at birth… read more here.
Keywords: health; new decade; united states; public health ... See more keywords
Research on Child-Friendly Evaluation and Optimization Strategies for Rural Public Spaces
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings14092948
Abstract: Public spaces are essential for the implementation of child-friendly principles and the development of child-friendly cities, with positive and healthy environments playing a crucial role in supporting children’s well-being and development. However, existing research on… read more here.
Keywords: child friendly; child; rural public; public spaces ... See more keywords
User–Designer Cognitive Synergy: Enhancing Age-Friendly Rural Public Space Design
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15173078
Abstract: As rural populations age at an accelerating pace, the role of public spaces in enhancing the quality of life and promoting social engagement among older adults has become increasingly important. However, a significant cognitive gap… read more here.
Keywords: age; age friendly; rural public; user designer ... See more keywords
Evaluating the Flexibility of Rural Public Cultural Spaces Based on Polyvalence Theory: A Case Study of Xiangyang Village, Shanghai
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DOI: 10.3390/land14061177
Abstract: Rural public cultural spaces serve as vital venues for information exchange, interpersonal interaction, and cultural and leisure activities in rural communities. Since the Rural Revitalization Strategy was proposed in 2017, the planning and provision of… read more here.
Keywords: flexibility rural; cultural spaces; public cultural; rural public ... See more keywords
Sustainability Benefit Evaluation and Optimization of Rural Public Spaces Under Self-Organization Theory
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DOI: 10.3390/su17031019
Abstract: Agriculture-oriented rural areas represent one of the forms of specialized agricultural practices and economic development. Public spaces serve as critical carriers within the rural spatial system. Rural public spaces are divided into two forms: explicit… read more here.
Keywords: rural public; spaces self; public spaces; village ... See more keywords
The Effect of Urban–Rural Public Service Gaps on Consumption Gaps Under the Perspective of Sustainable Development: Evidence from China
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DOI: 10.3390/su17136148
Abstract: In the era of new urbanization and shared prosperity, addressing the entrenched contradiction between unequal urban–rural public services and consumption disparities is central to achieving sustainable urban–rural development. As the world’s largest developing country, China… read more here.
Keywords: consumption; rural public; urban rural; service gaps ... See more keywords