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This study investigates the actual use of different services by rural residents and their interaction with their urban center and the county rural center. It analyses the spatial distribution of the actual use of services and job opportunities in addition to the strength of resident’s interaction with their towns, with the county rural center, and...
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... Factors like poor work environments and lack of supervision contribute to absenteeism among rural health workers, which directly reduces service availability and quality [10]. These factors drive patients living in rural areas to seek services in the urban areas of Jordan; however, the lack of robust public transportation and the poor road network between the rural and urban areas of the county hinder the interaction between the rural and urban areas of Jordan [35]. ...
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In the face of significant hurdles stemming from conflicts and resource constraints, Jordan has emerged as an exemplary paradigm, solidifying cancer care both locally and regionally. Despite the positive progress being made, a significant obstacle is emerging in the form of increasing rates of cancer, which is representative of a larger upsurge in non-communicable diseases. However, a thorough grasp of the various contributing factors is still lacking. Therefore, we aimed to carefully examine and discuss the current identified barriers that are hindering the achievement of optimal cancer care in Jordan.
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This narrative review explores the multifaceted barriers hindering access to quality cancer care in Jordan. A literature-based narrative review was undertaken to explore the current identified barriers to cancer care in Jordan. Four databases were searched using relevant keywords to identify key insights on barriers and proposed solutions. Key challenges and potential solutions were identified based on evidence from studies, reports, and initiatives. Medical services and infrastructure exhibit centralized disparities, impacting rural and underserved areas. Human resources shortages, geopolitical instability, and quality management issues pose significant challenges. Public awareness campaigns face hurdles in addressing the tobacco epidemic and late-stage diagnosis. Socioeconomic disparities, particularly in health insurance and urban–rural divides, further compound barriers. Refugees encounter distinct challenges, including late-stage diagnosis, financial barriers, and psychological distress. Despite multiple challenges, Jordan presents a model for regional development and health equity. This study not only contributes to improving cancer care in Jordan but also offers a roadmap for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers in similar contexts globally. Government initiatives, financial aspects, and proposed policy measures are examined as potential solutions. Recommendations include coordinated prevention strategies, enhanced screening uptake, training programs, the equitable distribution of facilities, and policy directives aligned with global commitments. The role of digital technologies, telemedicine, and community engagement models is emphasized.
... First, the systemic factors affecting urban-rural coordinated development, which consist of the natural environment system, economic system, social system, cultural system, and policy system, are examined using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis methods [31]. Second, the specific elements of urban-rural development, such as population, capital, transportation, infrastructure, and technology, display spatial heterogeneity and nonequilibrium, influencing urban-rural integration [32][33][34]. Third, various micro-level entities such as governments, businesses, and migratory labor engage in behavioral interactions during the process of urban-rural coupling and coordinated development [35,36]. Furthermore, scholars have primarily focused on the factors influencing urban-rural coordinated development due to the complex internal mechanisms involved in urban-rural development. ...
Population shrinkage has had a certain negative impact on urban and rural development in many aspects. The impact of population shrinkage on urban–rural integration has become one of the core scientific issues that needs to be addressed in the current research on promoting the goal of common prosperity in China. Northeast China is a typical region in China that is experiencing a decrease in population and economic activity. Investigating the integrated development of urban and rural areas in this region is highly important for revitalizing Northeast China. This research paper focuses on 32 prefecture-level cities in Northeast China and utilizes spatial correlation analysis and the Geographical Weighted Regression model to uncover the evolving spatial patterns and influential factors affecting integrated urban–rural development in the context of population decline. The findings revealed the following: (1) The level of integrated urban–rural development in Northeast China continues to rise despite the shrinking population. During the comprehensive population decline stage, the growth rate of the urban–rural coupling coordination degree surpasses that of the initial stage. The areas with high values of urban–rural coupling coordination degree shift from northeastern Heilongjiang to four sub-provincial cities. The spatial correlation between urban–rural coupling and coordinated development weakens, with the main type being low–low agglomeration. (2) Factors such as economic development level, labor force size, urbanization level, level of openness, urban–rural accessibility, and proportion of built-up areas significantly correlate with urban–rural coupling and coordination. The influence of each factor varies in magnitude and direction across different locations. Labor force size and urban–rural accessibility have the most-significant impact on integrated urban–rural development, with labor force size having a positive effect and urban–rural accessibility having a negative effect. The impact of the economic development level follows a pattern of initial increase and subsequent decrease as the population shrinks. (3) Although population decline does not hinder integrated urban–rural development in Northeast China, it is closely connected to changes in the factors influencing such development. To capitalize on the development opportunities presented by national policies, Northeast China should adopt a model of urban–rural development that promotes rural growth through cities. This entails attracting talented individuals to return, enhancing the flow of urban–rural development elements in both directions, and creating a spatial development pattern characterized by “big city, big agriculture, and big ecosystem”. By doing so, the revitalization of Northeast China can be achieved.
... Since most people tend to have daily commutes to obtain services at their urban centers, it is wise to serve them in their hometowns and prevent excessive commuting and the tendency to immigrate to urban areas to fulfill consumption aspirations. A study concentrating on the rural-urban relationship in the north of Jordan revealed that the commutes were not based on obtained jobs at the urban center but rather in search of attractive and necessary services [51]. Therefore, most of this sprawling is not essential. ...
Rural–urban immigration, regional wars, refugees, and natural disasters all bring to prominence the importance of studying urban growth. Increased urban growth rates are becoming a global phenomenon creating stress on agricultural land, spreading pollution, accelerating global warming, and increasing water run-off, which adds exponentially to pressure on natural resources and impacts climate change. Based on the integration of machine learning (ML) and geographic information system (GIS), we employed a framework to delineate future urban boundaries for future expansion and urban agglomerations. We developed it based on a Time Delay Neural Network (TDNN) that depends on equal time intervals of urban growth. Such an approach is used for the first time in urban growth as a predictive tool and is coupled with Land Suitability Analysis, which incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data to propose evaluated urban growth in the Greater Irbid Municipality, Jordan. The results show the recommended future spatial expansion and proposed results for the year 2025. The results show that urban growth is more prevalent in the eastern, northern, and southern areas and less in the west. The urban growth boundary map illustrates that the continuation of urban growth in these areas will slowly further encroach upon and diminish agricultural land. By means of suitability analysis, the results showed that 51% of the region is unsuitable for growth, 43% is moderately suitable and only 6% is suitable for growth. Based on TDNN methodology, which is an ML framework that is dependent on the growth of urban boundaries, we can track and predict the trend of urban spatial expansion and thus develop policies for protecting ecological and agricultural lands and optimizing and directing urban growth.
... He stressed the importance of the urban centre in providing employment to the rural population rather than long journeys for services. (Gharaibeh, 2022) 4.1.4 Distribution of scientific production by area of knowledge Source: Authors' own elaboration (2023); based on data provided by Scopus. ...
By means of this document, it was possible to analyze the main characteristics of the volume of scientific production related to the study of the variables Shopping Center and Social Sustainability. A bibliometric analysis was proposed to analyze details such as Year of Publication, Country of Origin of the publication, Area of Knowledge in which the published research is carried out and the Type of Publication most frequently used by the authors of each document published in high-impact journals indexed in the Scopus database during the period between 2017 and 2022. Among the main findings, it was possible to determine that, for the execution of the different research methodologies, the report of 32 scientific documents related to the study of the aforementioned variables was achieved. The maximum number of publications made in a year was 8 papers submitted in 2021. The country of origin of the institutions that reported the highest number of records in Scopus was Australia with 4 documents. The area of knowledge with the greatest influence at the time of executing the research projects that resulted in scientific publications was Social Sciences, which contributed great theoretical material in a total of 18 publications. Finally, the type of publication most frequently used to publicize findings from the analysis of the aforementioned variables was the Journal Article, which represented 75% of the total scientific production. In addition, the critical ethnographic method was used; We worked with social actors between 18 and 50 years old, obtaining information through semi-structured interviews, which consisted of observation and informal talks. The results were that the appreciation created in these places favors the environment, or social inclusion, so it does not lead them to the reflection of reality. Sustainable architecture and neuroarchitecture are essential elements to benefit the quality of life of living beings in an urban area. The synthesis of the information gave four comprehensive categorical points: interaction with the place, social dynamics in the shopping center, habitus of social actors and social welfare sites, which helped to explain the phenomenon of the lack of social sustainability in built spaces dedicated to consumerism.
As urban diseases continue to emerge with the acceleration of urbanization, the transformation of urban governance concepts and systems must be urgently promoted. In dealing with the complex systemic problem of city governance, the concept of adaptation in complex adaptative system (CAS) theory has shown obvious advantages. This approach provides a new perspective for solving this problem in the face of the unprecedented complexity of current disasters. However, research on urban adaptation is currently hindered by imprecise terminology, significant bias, and insufficient empirical evidence. This study reinterprets the concept of urban adaptation in conjunction with CAS theory. The formula for the functional expression of urban adaptation is derived using dissipative structure theory. Indicators are then selected to describe the system of urban adaptive capacity. An adaptive decision support framework is established that covers 29 quantitative and 8 qualitative indicators. The adaptive performance of 12 sample cities is analyzed. Finally, this study provides corresponding planning paths for optimizing urban adaptation based on the evaluation results. The research findings can assist city managers in comprehending the actual situation of cities and provide a basis for formulating targeted governance programs.
