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Sustainable Development and Planning VI

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Assessment Of Outdoor Thermal Comfort And Its Relation To Urban Geometry

Author(s): R. Cocci Grifoni, G. Passerini, M. Pierantozzi

Pages: 12 Page Range: 3 - 14 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130011

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Tale Of Two Cities: Urban Planning For The 21st Century Eco-metropolis

Author(s): A. Villacampa, N. Hedayati

Pages: 12 Page Range: 15 - 26 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130021

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Social And Environmental Indexes To Determine The Impacts Of Closed Neighbourhoods In Brazil

Author(s): F. J. M. Pedrazzi, F. T. Conceição

Pages: 10 Page Range: 27 - 36 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130031

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Towards Sustainable Waterfront Transformation: Through The Mediterranean To Montenegro

Author(s): S. R. Jelovac

Pages: 16 Page Range: 37 - 52 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130041

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The Leverage Of Corporate Environmental Protection Concepts On Employee Motivation

Author(s): D. Bartik, A. Hoeltl, R. Brandtweiner

Pages: 12 Page Range: 55 - 66 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130051

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Technical Collaboration In International Environmental Assessment Projects: A Case Study Of The UNEP Environmental Assessment Of Ogoniland Project

Author(s): I. I. Kakulu, M. J. Cowing, B. B. Fakae

Pages: 12 Page Range: 67 - 78 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130061

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Concept Of An Ecologically Balanced Area Based On Ecological Footprint

Author(s): H. Chen, S. Ise, M. Taniguchi

Pages: 8 Page Range: 79 - 86 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130071

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Identification Of Homogeneous Areas From Urban-environmental Vulnerabilities: La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Author(s): J. Esparza, G. Viegas, I. Martini

Pages: 13 Page Range: 87 - 99 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130081

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From Order To (dis)order In The Land Reform Programme Of Zimbabwe: Was Environmental Sustainability Retained?

Author(s): E. Kori

Pages: 10 Page Range: 101 - 110 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130091

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Sustaining Abundance And Distributional Patterns Of Benthic Diatoms From Streams In Kentucky, USA

Author(s): K. M. Manoylov, R. J. Stevenson, Y. K. Wang

Pages: 13 Page Range: 111 - 123 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130101

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Allometric Equations To Estimate Carbon Pool In Soil And Above-ground Biomass In Mangrove Forests In Southeast Mexico

Author(s): J. J. Guerra-Santos, R. M. Cerón, J. G. Cerón, A. Alderete-Chávez, D. L. Damián-Hernández, R. C. Sánchez-Junco

Pages: 12 Page Range: 125 - 136 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130111

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Floodplains And Sustainable Development

Author(s): F. Rochford

Pages: 10 Page Range: 139 - 148 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130121

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Planning Low Volume Forest Road-net For Sustainable Development In A Coastline Area In Chalkidiki

Author(s): A. Stergiadou, S. Theodoridou, G. Zachou, A. Karagiannidis

Pages: 12 Page Range: 149 - 160 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130131

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Urban Agriculture In Dar Es Salaam: A Dream Or Reality?

Author(s): H. S. Mkwela

Pages: 12 Page Range: 161 - 172 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130141

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Identifying Social-ecological Couplings For Regional Sustainability In A Rapidly Urbanizing Water-limited Area Of Western Canada

Author(s): M. E. Tyler, M. S. Quinn

Pages: 17 Page Range: 175 - 191 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130151

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National Planning In South Africa: A Critical Review

Author(s): J. E. Drewes, M. van Aswegen

Pages: 12 Page Range: 193 - 204 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130161

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Underused Land, Brownfields, Future Use And Effects: Browntrans Project Outputs

Author(s): D. Vojkovská, B. Vojvodíková, B. Macečková

Pages: 12 Page Range: 205 - 216 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130171

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Cultural Heritage Tourism Research: A Sustainable Community-based Design Project For The San Antonio Mission Historic District

Author(s): S. Doganer

Pages: 12 Page Range: 219 - 230 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130181

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Research On Intensive Utilization Of Land And Settlements Protection Under Rural Housing Reconstruction In Chengdu Plain

Author(s): B. Shu, T.-N. Gao, Y.-X. Zhao

Pages: 8 Page Range: 231 - 238 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130191

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An Urban Healing Agenda For Reform In Bahrain: Where The Dweller Falls Into The Urban Gap And The Sailing Boat Hits The Skyscraper

Author(s): F. Al Khalifa

Pages: 12 Page Range: 239 - 250 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130201

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Pathways To An Oil-constrained Future: Analogies With Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation

Author(s): R. J. Brewster

Pages: 13 Page Range: 253 - 265 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130211

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Environmental Sustainability Agenda: Metropolitan Area Of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Author(s): R. Rojas-Caldelas, C. Peña-Salmon, E. Corona-Zambrano, A. Arias-Vallejo, O. Leyva-Camacho

Pages: 11 Page Range: 267 - 277 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130221

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The Economic Sustainability In Urban Planning: The Case Of La Manga

Author(s): J. L. Miralles, S. García-Ayllón

Pages: 12 Page Range: 279 - 290 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130231

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A New Paradigm Of Urban Development: Envisioning Sustainable Futures In Qatar

Author(s): Hatem Galal A. Ibrahim

Pages: 12 Page Range: 299 - 310 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130241

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Influence Of Trees On The Air Temperature In Outdoor Spaces According To Planting Parameters: The Case Of The City Of Aix-en-Provence In France

Author(s): L. Rodriguez Potes, S. Hanrot, M. A. Dabat, J. L. Izard

Pages: 8 Page Range: 291 - 298 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130251

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New Urbanism And Sense Of Community In New Egyptian Settlements: Case Study – El Sherouq City, Egypt

Author(s): S. Shafik, S. El Bayar

Pages: 12 Page Range: 311 - 322 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130261

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Green, Brown Or Grey: Green Roofs As ‘sustainable’ Infrastructure

Author(s): J. Rogers

Pages: 11 Page Range: 323 - 333 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130271

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Hive Minds: Distributed Intelligence Within The Biomimetic Studio

Author(s): S. Barry

Pages: 9 Page Range: 335 - 343 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130281

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Student Preference For Alternative Modes Of Transport At The University Of Pretoria, South Africa

Author(s): J. L. du Toit

Pages: 9 Page Range: 345 - 353 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130291

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Sustainability Paradigm: Perspective Of The Small Retailers

Author(s): D. Sams, E. Scarboro, J. Parker, I. Mayoylov

Pages: 12 Page Range: 355 - 366 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130301

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Spatial And Environmental Preconditions For The Establishment Of Nautical Tourism Ports

Author(s): M. Kovačić, S. Favro, M. Perišić

Pages: 13 Page Range: 369 - 381 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130311

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Rottnest Island, Indian Ocean: Moving Towards Sustainability

Author(s): P. Amaranti, R. Mau, J. Tedesco

Pages: 10 Page Range: 383 - 392 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130321

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Marine Spatial Planning As A Tool For Promoting Sustainable Economic Development Including Tourism And Recreation In A Coastal Area: An Example From Pärnu Bay, NE Baltic Sea

Author(s): G. Martin, J. Kotta, R. Aps, M. Kopti, K. Martin, L. Remmelgas, M. Kuris

Pages: 12 Page Range: 393 - 404 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130331

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How Effective Are Impact Assessment Procedures For Ecotourism In Developing Nations? A Case Study Analysis

Author(s): D. Hernán Valencia Korosi

Pages: 12 Page Range: 405 - 416 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130341

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Community Involvement In The Assessment Of The Importance Of Sustainable Rural Tourism Indicators For Protected Areas: The Case Of The Nevado De Toluca National Park In Mexico

Author(s): G. González Guerrero, M. E. Valdez Pérez, R. Morales Ibarra

Pages: 12 Page Range: 417 - 428 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130351

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Sustainability: The Dream Of International Development Projects

Author(s): M. Dulcey Morán, M. Ferguson

Pages: 12 Page Range: 431 - 442 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130361

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Demonstrating The Importance Of Criteria And Sub-criteria In Building Assessment Methods

Author(s): R. Banani, M. Vahdati, A. Elmualim

Pages: 12 Page Range: 443 - 454 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130371

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Infill Development As An Approach For Promoting Compactness Of Urban Form

Author(s): S. S. Aly, Y. A. Attwa

Pages: 12 Page Range: 455 - 466 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130381

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Enhancing Sustainable Infrastructure With The Aid Of The Green Infrastructure Toolkit

Author(s): S. H. Saroop, D. Allopi

Pages: 8 Page Range: 467 - 474 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130391

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The Thermal Performance Of Green Roofs In A Hot, Humid Microclimate

Author(s): Umica D’Souza

Pages: 12 Page Range: 475 - 486 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130401

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Recognizing Socioeconomic Risks And Benefits Related To Biofuel Production In Developing Countries: Framework For Analysis

Author(s): M. Havukainen, S. Väisänen, V. Uusitalo, M. Luoranen, J. Havukainen, R. Soukka

Pages: 12 Page Range: 487 - 498 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130411

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Community Participation In Comprehensive Upgrading Programmes In Developing Countries

Author(s): S. Restrepo Rico

Pages: 12 Page Range: 499 - 510 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130421

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Systematic Monetisation Of Environmental Impacts

Author(s): H. Krieg, S. Albrecht, M. Jäger

Pages: 12 Page Range: 513 - 524 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130431

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Value Chain Costing Analysis As An Approach To Evaluate Market Price Volatilities Due To Changing Energy Prices

Author(s): S. Albrecht, H. Krieg, M. Jäger

Pages: 9 Page Range: 525 - 533 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130441

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Distributed Energy Generation: Case Study Of A Mountain School Campus In Italy

Author(s): M. Anderlini, L. de Santoli, F. Fraticelli

Pages: 13 Page Range: 537 - 549 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130451

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Small Hydroelectric Plants: The Hydraulic Auger

Author(s): G. Perillo

Pages: 12 Page Range: 551 - 562 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130461

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Passive Zones, Bio-climatic Design And Scale Hierarchic Urban Fabric

Author(s): S. Salat, L. Bourdic

Pages: 10 Page Range: 563 - 572 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130471

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The Canadian Oil Sands: Environmental, Economic, Social, Health, And Other Impacts

Author(s): C. A. Poveda, M. G. Lipsett

Pages: 13 Page Range: 575 - 587 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130481

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Sustainability Assessment Framework For Engineering And Sciences Educational Institutions In Developing Countries

Author(s): M. M. G. Elbarkouky, A. M. Aboshady, A. S. Salem

Pages: 11 Page Range: 589 - 599 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130491

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IDES Project: An Advanced Tool To Investigate Illegal Dumping

Author(s): G. Persechino, M. Lega, G. Romano, F. Gargiulo, L. Cicala

Pages: 12 Page Range: 603 - 614 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130501

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Promoting Sustainable Waste Minimisation In The Built Environment: A Case Study Of Urban Housing In Akure, Nigeria

Author(s): Y. M. D. Adedeji, A. A. Taiwo, G. Fadairo, O. A. Olotuah

Pages: 12 Page Range: 615 - 626 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130511

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Impact Of Pretreatment On The Landfill Behaviour Of MBT Waste

Author(s): A. A. Siddiqui, W. Powrie, D. J. Richards

Pages: 12 Page Range: 627 - 638 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130521

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Municipal Solid Waste Characterization And Management In Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Author(s): E. N. Okey, E. J. Umana, A. A. Markson, P. A. Okey

Pages: 10 Page Range: 639 - 648 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130531

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Analyzing Reverse Logistics In The Brazilian National Waste Management Policy (PNRS)

Author(s): M. M. Veiga

Pages: 11 Page Range: 649 - 659 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130541

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Technology Fusion For MGP Remediation: Surfactant-enhanced In Situ Chemical Oxidation, Pressure-pulse Injections And Advanced Site Investigation

Author(s): G. E. Hoag, W. Guite, M. Lanoue, B. McAvoy

Pages: 11 Page Range: 661 - 671 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130551

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The Scalable Solution To Recycling Of End Of Life (EOL) Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs)

Author(s): T. Chen, P. Jiang, M. A. Harney, G. M. L. Lazarus, B. Chen, Y. Song, H. Chen, G. L. Serke, G. M. Rose, M. B. Korzenski

Pages: 11 Page Range: 673 - 683 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130561

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Cause Analysis Of Low Collection Rate Of Chinese Waste Paper

Author(s): H. Feng, S. Tomonari

Pages: 11 Page Range: 685 - 695 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130571

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Potential Of Crude Oil-degrading Bacteria To Co-resist Heavy Metals In Soil

Author(s): S. Mustafa, A. Al-Douseri, K. Majki, E. Al-Saleh

Pages: 9 Page Range: 697 - 705 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130581

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Variant Effects Of Arsenic Compounds On Crude Oil Bioremediation By Crude Oil-degrading Bacteria In Kuwait

Author(s): K. Majki, S. Moustafa, A. S. Al-Dousari, E. Al-Saleh

Pages: 12 Page Range: 707 - 718 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130591

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Photodegradation Of Photodynamic Therapy Agents In Aqueous TiO2 Suspensions

Author(s): A. S. Oliveira, C. G. Maia, P. Brito, R. Boscencu, R. Socoteanu, M. Ilie, L. F. V. Ferreira

Pages: 10 Page Range: 719 - 728 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130601

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Analysis Of Sustainability Aspects Of The Packaging Deposit-refund System In Latvia

Author(s): E. Dāce, I. Pakere, D. Blumberga

Pages: 12 Page Range: 729 - 740 Price: Free (open access)

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A Prototypal Test Using Stated Preferences Data To Model Evacuation Decisions

Author(s): F. Russo, G. Chilà

Pages: 10 Page Range: 743 - 752 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130621

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Simulation, Design And Structure Of ITS Models For Supporting Evacuation In Smart Cities

Author(s): M. L. De Maio, G. Musolino, A. Polimeni, A. Vitetta

Pages: 12 Page Range: 753 - 764 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130631

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Civil Risk Manager At European Level

Author(s): F. Russo, C. Rindone

Pages: 14 Page Range: 765 - 778 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130641

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Fuzzy Utility Models: Possible Applications In Evacuation Conditions In Smart Cities

Author(s): M. L. De Maio

Pages: 12 Page Range: 779 - 790 Price: Free (open access)

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DOI: 10.2495/SDP130651

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Designing Escape Routes For Buildings Through An Aggregate Approach

Author(s): M. Di Gangi

Pages: 12 Page Range: 791 - 802 Price: Free (open access)

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Sustainable Development and Planning VI


Transaction

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

Volume

173

Print ISBN

978-1-84564-714-8

Edited By

C.A. Brebbia, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK

Electronic ISSN

1743-3541

Published

2013

Pages

828