Colony growth of the bumblebee, Bombus terrestris, in improved and conventional agricultural and suburban habitats
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DOI: 10.1007/s004420100803
Abstract: Many bumblebee species are declining at a rapid rate in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. This is commonly attributed to the decline in floral resources that has resulted from an intensification in farming practices. Here… read more here.
Keywords: farmland; bombus terrestris; suburban areas; bumblebee bombus ... See more keywords
Citizen science reveals widespread supplementary feeding of African woolly-necked storks in suburban areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s11252-018-0774-6
Abstract: African woolly-necked storks (Ciconia microscelis) depend on wetland habitats for foraging and nesting in natural environments. Recently, they have started colonising urban environments in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and are now a common sight in suburban… read more here.
Keywords: feeding; suburban areas; kwazulu natal; african woolly ... See more keywords
Suburban areas in flames: Dispersion of potentially toxic elements from burned vegetation and buildings. Estimation of the associated ecological and human health risk.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109153
Abstract: The results of the assessment of burned residential and wildland areas associated with the July 2018 western Attica wildfire are summarised. The dispersion of major and trace elements in a fire impacted suburban landscape which… read more here.
Keywords: human health; suburban areas; areas flames; health risk ... See more keywords
Fragmented landscapes of water supply in suburban Hanoi
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DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2017.02.002
Abstract: Facing the challenges of city planning in the frame of rapid urbanization in the Global South, this study addresses the relationship between the urban development of Hanoi, Vietnam, and water supply including users’ perception of… read more here.
Keywords: water supply; water; suburban areas; suburban hanoi ... See more keywords
Monitoring spatial patterns and changes of surface net radiation in urban and suburban areas using satellite remote-sensing data
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DOI: 10.1080/01431161.2016.1275875
Abstract: ABSTRACT The net radiation obtained by the earth’s surface drives the exchange and transmission of energy and material in earth systems. Accurately quantifying the surface net radiation (SNR) is a premise for climate change research.… read more here.
Keywords: net radiation; suburban areas; surface; land surface ... See more keywords
Influence factors on injury severity of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes: A two-stage comparative analysis of urban and suburban areas in Beijing
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2021.2024523
Abstract: Abstract Objective More attention should be given to bicycle-motor vehicle (BMV) crashes, as cyclists are at a higher risk of suffering injuries than motor vehicle users in a crash. This study aims to explore the… read more here.
Keywords: motor vehicle; injury severity; urban suburban; suburban areas ... See more keywords
Quality of community basic medical service utilization in urban and suburban areas in Shanghai from 2009 to 2014
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195987
Abstract: Urban areas usually display better health care services than rural areas, but data about suburban areas in China are lacking. Hence, this cross-sectional study compared the utilization of community basic medical services in Shanghai urban… read more here.
Keywords: urban suburban; utilization; suburban areas; service ... See more keywords
A citizen science based survey method for estimating the density of urban carnivores
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197445
Abstract: Globally there are many examples of synanthropic carnivores exploiting growth in urbanisation. As carnivores can come into conflict with humans and are potential vectors of zoonotic disease, assessing densities in suburban areas and identifying factors… read more here.
Keywords: urban carnivores; suburban areas; method; density ... See more keywords
Body mass index, body fat percentage, and visceral fat as mediators in the association between health literacy and hypertension among residents living in rural and suburban areas
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.877013
Abstract: Background Hypertension is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Enhancing health literacy (HL) may help to alleviate the risk of hypertension and its burden. However, evidence on the association between HL and hypertension… read more here.
Keywords: health; hypertension; rural suburban; suburban areas ... See more keywords