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Environmental Location Assessment for Seaweed Cultivation in Ghana: A Spatial Multi-Criteria Approach
Segbefia, Alexander Yao; Barnes, Victor Rex; Akpalu, … - In: International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research (IJAGR) 9 (2018) 1, pp. 51-64
-surface temperature (24-26) degree Celsius, proximity to settlements (0-8) kilometers and sheltered coves (areas sheltered from strong …
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Proximity is a Social Process - A Conceptual Framework.
Dettmann, Anja; Brenner, Thomas - 2010
Spatial proximity is assumed in the literature to be a prerequisite and trigger for cooperation and, subsequently …, innovation. This paper examines conceptually the role of proximity between actors for cooperation activities. Using theories and … development of professional collaborative relationships and the role that spatial proximity plays. Thereby the paper stays on the …
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Continuation of air-services in Berlin-Tegel and its effects on housing prices
Schaffner, Sandra; Breidenbach, Philipp; Cohen, Jeffrey P. - 2019
noise and proximity to the airport on housing prices. Our identification strategy is based on the expectations regarding the … positive effects of proximity to Berlin-Tegel. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012099185
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The impact of hospital closures on geographical access: Evidence from four southeastern states of the United States
Burkey, Mark L.; Bhadury, Joyendu; Eiselt, Horst A.; … - In: Operations Research Perspectives 4 (2017), pp. 56-66
This paper examines the effects of hospital closures on geographical access by potential patients, using data from four southeastern U.S. states. Using optimization models designed to minimize the adverse effects of hospital closures, extensive computations are performed and the results are...
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The regional dimension of sectoral innovativeness: An empirical investigation of two specialised supplier and two science-based industries
Bürger, Matthias; Cantner, Uwe - 2010
The aim of this paper is to test how geographical and technological proximity relate to a particular industry … technological proximity. A new dataset is applied, which includes German patent applications from within the period 1995 to 2006 …
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Productivity spillovers from foreign MNEs on domestic manufacturing firms: is co-location always a plus?
Mariotti, Sergio; Mutinelli, Marco; Nicolini, Marcella; … - 2011
manufacturing industries under a number of aspects that overcome the effect of distance. Indeed, in these sectors, proximity and …
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Innovation and proximity : aspects of firm strategy and public policy in an agent-based simulation model
Wersching, Klaus - 2008
This dissertation picks the influence of proximity on the innovative behavior of firms out as a central theme. We … concentrate on geographical and technological proximity and investigate their impact on learning through knowledge spillovers and …
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Proximity and post-COVID-19 urban development: Reflections from Milan, Italy
Tricarico, Luca; De Vidovich, Lorenzo - In: Journal of Urban Management 10 (2021) 3, pp. 302-310
the possible responses of a place-based agenda of urban policies built around the concept of "proximity economy". With … respect to Milan and Italy, by observing the emergence of the perspective of proximity in the debate to respond to the … implementing a proximity-based urban development agenda, concluding with a final framework of policy recommendations relating to …
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The digital layer: How innovative firms relate on the web
Krüger, Miriam; Kinne, Jan; Lenz, David; Resch, Bernd - 2020
case study of 500,000 firms based in Germany. Among others, we explore three dimensions of relational proximity: (1 …) Cognitive proximity is measured by the similarity between firms' website texts. (2) Organizational proximity is measured by … model. (3) Geographical proximity is calculated using the exact geographic location of the firms. Finally, we use these …
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Accessibility and patronage of urban open spaces in a south-western Nigeria city
Ajayi, Ayodeji Olusola; Amole, Oludolapo Olutosin - 2021
This paper examines the patronage and utilization of urban open spaces in Osogbo, Nigeria. Data were obtained through a multi-stage sampling technique. The study area was divided into high, medium and low density areas and 553 (5%) of buildings were systematic selected from 11,022 buildings...
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