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This book chiefly focuses on urban traffic, an area supported by massive amounts of data. The application of big data to urban traffic provides strategic and technical methods for the multi-directional and in-depth observation of complex adaptive systems, thus transforming conventional urban traffic planning and management methods. Sharing valuable insights into how big data can be applied to urban traffic, it offers a valuable asset for information technicians, traffic engineers and traffic data analysts alike.

Is America as divided as it seems? An Oxford graduate student tours all 50 states talking to ordinary Americans and offers a hopeful vision for the future of America. This book is the companion to the 50 States of Mind podcast.

This study addresses the issue of municipal development from the perspective of per capita spending on the dimensions of development associated with spending by function, reviewing the concepts that affect human development as well as how the state is organised in order to provide better living conditions for the members of a society. In the process of approaching the subject, a number of indices were listed to serve as a guide to the problem, being used as parameters to help show which municipalities have achieved the best results in their public policies.

This book brings together the insights from professional associations who involved in developing relevant national standards in China, domestic and international scholars who are dedicated to research in related fields, and industry practitioners who have the most hands-on experience. Synthesizing their perspectives, this book discusses the advanced technologies that can meet the requirements for energy efficiency, building performance monitoring and management, and user-centric building services, which are considered the essential components for achieving sustainable and smart cities. Moreover, it provides reflections on the implementation of smart technologies and strategies in practice.

This book advocates the application of holistic and humanistic approaches in elderly care and services to achieve the goal of ageing with dignity in Hong Kong and Asia. It responds to the needs of an increasing ageing population that has to deal with related health needs in long-term care, community health and social services, particularly for chronic conditions and psychosocial support. The book consists of three sections on policy and development of aged care, holistic and humanistic care for older adults, and capacity building for ageing with dignity, respectively. Topics include the latest initiatives in aged care, appropriate services and delivery models, lifestyle modification, psychosocial and environmental considerations, professional development, technologies, and social capital. The chapters review and discuss these issues within a global context, illustrated by examples from Asian countries, underpinned by locally based empirical research. Contributors include academics and practitioners from diversified professional backgrounds that include medicine, nursing, pharmacy, traditional Chinese medicine, dietetics, and allied health. The book traverses into territories in the social sciences, life sciences, and sports sciences, while also touching on areas of business and administration, hospitality, law, public policy, and information technology in connection with public health. The contents serve as a topical reference for tertiary studies in ageing and related disciplines such as well-being and are also useful to policymakers, community and public health practitioners, health executives and interns working in areas of policy and practice pertinent to care development, health delivery models, planning, quality, ethics, better health promotion, professional training, and monitoring for older adults.

This training book is designed to help professionals enhance their knowledge of community quality-of-life indicators, and to develop viable community projects. Chapter 1 describes the theoretical concepts that guide the formulation of community indicator projects. Chapter 2 creates a sample community indicator project as a template of the entire process. Chapter 3 describes the planning process: how to identify sponsors, secure funding, develop an organizational structure, select a quality-of-life model, select indicators, and so on. Chapter 4 focuses on data collection. Finally, Chapter 5 describes efforts related to dissemination and promotion of community indicators projects. Written by a stalwart in the field of quality-of-life research, this book provides the tools of sound community project planning for quality-of-life researchers, social workers, social marketers, community research organizations, and policy-makers.

Este tema permite compreender os mecanismos de recurso público no país e as reformas administrativas com referência específica aos direitos dos consumidores. Os cidadãos recebem os serviços tanto do sector privado como do sector público, o que os torna consumidores desses serviços. É importante explorar o contexto dos cidadãos enquanto consumidores dos serviços públicos que recebem, a forma como os serviços são prestados e quais os mecanismos existentes para resolver as queixas dos consumidores destes serviços. Este tópico analisa a história do Movimento para a Proteção e os Direitos dos Consumidores, a fim de revelar as diferentes perspectivas dos consumidores sobre os serviços públicos e o consumismo. O tema também explica os desafios da eficácia do governo enquanto facilitador dos serviços públicos, para justificar o facto de a boa governação e a administração centrada no cidadão estarem intimamente ligadas. É também necessário analisar os desafios enfrentados pelo governo e as reformas que foram introduzidas como soluções para as queixas. Atualmente, o estudo centra-se especificamente em Gujarat, sendo as conclusões generalizadas ao nível macro do país.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of deaths and injuries from residential fires as well as the most up to date information on evidence-based approaches to reduce this problem. The volume serves as a guide for professionals working in the field of fire prevention and as a textbook for instruction in universities and fire service schools.  The authors' interdisciplinary approach, where public health methodology is combined with fire protection engineering, medicine, and policy science, is quite distinctive outside of the technical literature devoted to larger scale fire events. Traditional textbooks on fire protection tend to describe the problem as purely technical, whereas in essence it is a problem of human vulnerability. In this book, readers will find lucid and rigorous descriptions of various risk groups and effective preventive measures that are effective, both in general and with respect to the different risk groups. They will also find work processes to facilitate risk reduction.  Summarizing state-of-the-art knowledge and giving guidance for the future, both in terms of preventive efforts and ongoing research, Residential Fire Safety: An Interdisciplinary Approach, is ideal for students, educators, and practitioners of residential fire protection. 

This book argues that accelerating action toward sustainability for and by cities and their inhabitants can make a huge difference to humanity's endeavor to recover from current crises and build a sustainable future. It sheds light on cutting-edge concepts and actions toward sustainability that can taken by and for cities and with citizens. In this book, author Voula Mega takes the reader on a journey inside and across cities and highlights efforts toward a paradigmatic shift that reconciles human systems with nature. Leadership, education, innovation, trust and citizen empowerment all play a crucial role for the co-invention of a new model that balances human well-being, sustainable prosperity and the future of the planet. Building on robust evidence and inspired by best practices, Human Sustainable Cities offers compelling messages and convincing advice to all stakeholders who are striving to overcome crises, speed up the path toward resilience and preparedness and bounce forward better.

"Soft Power Strategies for Combating Radicalization" presents a comprehensive exploration of innovative and inclusive approaches to counter the rising threat of radicalization. This captivating book unravels the potential of social media, education, and cultural diplomacy as potent tools in achieving sustainable development and countering terrorism. Drawing on a wealth of research and real-life case studies, the author delves into the transformative influence of social media platforms. Readers discover how harnessing the power of digital communication can cultivate dialogue, bridge divides, and steer individuals away from extremist ideologies. Through an in-depth examination of education's pivotal role, the book elucidates how knowledge and critical thinking can challenge radical narratives. From primary education to higher learning institutions, the author presents compelling insights into empowering young minds with the ability to make informed choices. Cultural diplomacy emerges as a critical focal point, illustrating how embracing diversity and mutual understanding can defuse tensions and build bridges between cultures.