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Study on effects of resident-perceived neighborhood boundaries on public services accessibility & its relation to utilization: using Geographic Information System, focusing on the case of public parks in Austin, Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
One of the most important issues in the study of Urban-Service Distribution is the choice of the unit of analysis. Because of the ready availability of various data at the level of residence units, census tracts have been ...
Environmental amenities and disamenities, and housing prices; using GIS techniques
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)
This research investigated the effects of Scientifically Estimated Environmental Risks (SEERs) and perceived risks of floods, hurricanes, and hazardous material releases, and hazard mitigation measures with other locational ...
Web-based gis and public participation:an aid to widening female participation in revitalizing outdoor recreational facilities in saudi arabia. a case study in jeddah, saudi arabia
(2009-05-15)
During the last decade, the Internet and Geographic Information System (GIS)
have made changes in the relationship between governments and citizens in many
developed countries. Citizens, in such countries, have been given ...
GIS-based multiple scale study of Rio Grande wild turkey habitat in the Edwards Plateau of Texas
(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)
Rio Grande wild turkey (RGWT) abundance in portions of the Edwards Plateau has declined steadily since the late 1970s as compared to other areas of the Edwards Plateau where populations have exhibited no trend. The reasons ...
Using cognitive measures to predict the achievement of students enrolled in an introductory course of geographic information systems
(Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
The cognitive factors of spatial ability, human-computer interaction, problem
solving ability, and geographic attitude have been recognized as relevant to teaching and
learning GIS. The goal of this research was to examine ...
Small-world characteristics in geographic, epidemic, and virtual spaces : a comparative study
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)
This dissertation focuses on a comparative study of small-world characteristics in
geographical, epidemic, and virtual spaces. Small-world network is the major
component of the âÂÂnew science of networksâ that ...
Behavioral ecology and conservation of large mammals: historical distribution, reintroduction and the effects of fragmented habitat
(2009-05-15)
Conservation biologists have used reintroduction as a method to reestablish extirpated species in their native habitat. Three important aspects of a successful reintroduction effort include: (1) a habitat suitability study ...
The long-term development of a watershed: spatial patterns, streamflow, and sustainability
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
This study examines the relationship between the developing landscape and the water flowing through it. The study area was an 86 sq. mi. watershed located in the coastal plains in Harris County, Texas. Daily streamflow ...
Predicting the Unit Appraisal Value of the Unimproved and Private Land in the City of Houston by LEED Sustainable Site Credits
(2011-02-22)
The primary objectives of this research are to identify the relation between
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria regarding sustainable
site credits and the appraised value of land parcels in the ...
Modeling the Dynamics of Desakota Regions: Global - Local Nexus in the Taipei Metropolitan Area
(2010-10-12)
Since the 1970s, Asia has experienced rapid urbanization processes, which are distinct from U.S. society, and the direction of Asian urbanization is more strongly affected by economic globalization. The desakota model, ...