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Today, 370 million people live in cities in earthquake prone areas and 310 million in cities with a high probability of tropical cyclones. By 2050 these numbers are likely to more than double, leading to a greater concentration of hazard risk in many of the world's cities. The authors discuss...
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Purpose This study aims to provide descriptive analysis on urbanization pattern in Sukoharjo Regency and also its … data from Central Statistical Bureau. Findings Sukoharjo Regency proved as an interesting migration destination for some … migration. The results of this study can be used for further policy making to overcome the dilemma of land use change …
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mapping. This analysis attempted to both decipher space transition and to identify patterns. Interviews were conducted to … interpret the social meaning of these configurations and to factor in the historical context of the transition. Findings The … transition in the Sudanese society, reflected on the spatial arrangement of houses and traditions. It is directed to the Sudanese …
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Purpose Readers from outside the region may not be familiar with the subject matter, therefore, the purpose of this paper is to serve as a foundation for the further reading and appreciation of the submitted manuscripts. Design/methodology/approach Based on a pertinent literature review, the...
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‐wide perspective and their impact on working with transformational change in a society in transition. Design/methodology/approach – A … to lead alternative forms of organization in periods of transition. Research limitations/implications – As with all … transformational change in other societies in transition. Originality/value – The paper offers an in‐depth review of factors impacting …
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the career transition experiences of three immigrants from Pakistan in … Canadian organisations using Nicholson’s four-phase transition cycle. Design/methodology/approach A case study approach was … level of expectations before coming to Canada; however, there were significant differences in their career transition …
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strategy to resolve the status–identity incongruence relates if it is mainly a vertically or horizontally determined transition …
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The recent inadequate development of tourism in Serbia was conditioned by the poor economic and political situation that affected the state of the nineties of the 20th century. The authors of the paper pointed to the current situation of the separation of tourism in Serbia and the factors that...
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educational strategy that may enhance the societal and institutional transition to a non-fossil future, as called for by the …
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