City Hall Research Articles

Designing Political Brand Identity Through Architecture: A Case of Malatya City Hall

Corporate level awareness and understanding of political systems are widely spreading in politics through the application of marketing concepts by parties. This study explores how party ideology, hierarchical structures, and symbolism are embedded into the design of government buildings to enhance corporate communication with stakeholders. A design strategy that links architecture with politics views specific architectural features as semiotic resources for party identity and envisions them as design patterns in the future. This paper presents the Malatya City Hall as an example, which was designed using a similar architectural style to that of the Nationalist Movement Party Headquarters in Türkiye. Employing critical discourse analysis (CDA), we unveil the political structure underlying the Headquarters, which is subsequently transposed into the design of City Hall. The Ottoman-Seljuk architectural style, in its modern interpretation, serves as a reflection of political ideology in these buildings. The corporate organizational structure is emphasized through the president’s prominent position and the restricted accessibility to his spaces, evident in the layout design. Additionally, symbolism is incorporated by aligning the building’s architectural plan with the party’s logo, creating a direct visual representation of political brand identity.

The Vilnius City Hall's Main Publication "Biblioteczka Wileńska Series" (1929-1938)

The Vilnius City Hall’s leading publication, “Biblioteczka Wileńska” Series, was published during 1929–1938. The initiative to publish it came from the Cultural and Educational Commission of the Vilnius City Council. The publishing house aimed to encourage scholars to undertake research on various aspects of the history of the city of Vilnius and to spread such knowledge in wider circles of society. Nine books were published in this series between 1929 and 1938. Except for the professor of the Stefan Batory University, literary historian Stanisław Pigoń, and the head of the State Archives in Warsaw, Major Bolesław Waligóra, the authors were young researchers and graduates of the Faculty of Humanities of the Stefan Batory University in Vilnius: Maria Łowmiańska, Sara Rabinowiczówna, Janina Rodkiewiczówna, Stefan Rosiak, Irena Zaleska-Stankiewiczowa, Bogumił Zwolski, Leonid Żytkowicz. Their work significantly contributed to the knowledge of Vilnius’ history and the general academic achievements of Vilnius historians in the interwar period.

Participatory analysis of disaster risk creation in Brazilian coastal cities: bridging remote sensing and citizen generated data

Purpose This paper aimed to develop a participatory methodology to analyze the disaster risk creation in coastal cities, based on an approach that combines social, urban, environmental and disaster risk elements. Design/methodology/approach The methodology uses some aspects of three theoretical approaches in a complementary way: i) the Pressure and Release (PAR) framework for the identification of dynamic pressures that contribute to disaster risk creation; ii) the application of Drivers, Pressure, State, Impact, Response (DPSIR) framework to analyze environmental dimensions; and iii) urban analysis, applying the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) tool to classify urban processes. The methodology combined the use of satellite remote sensing data to analyze the urban sprawl and citizen science methods to collect social and environmental data, using the case study of the watershed of the Juqueriquerê River in the coastal city of Caraguatatuba, Brazil. The pilot project was part of a local university extension project of the undergraduate course on Architecture and Urban Planning and also engaged residents and city hall representatives. Findings The satellite remote sense data analysis indicated a continuous urban sprawl between 1985 and 2020, especially in the south of the Juqueriquerê watershed, reducing urban drainage and increasing the extension and water depth of urban flooding and riverine floods. Using citizen science methods, undergraduates identified settlements with limited economic resources to elevate houses and a lack of infrastructure to promote a resilient coastal city. After identifying the dynamic pressures that contribute to disaster risk creation and the weaknesses and strengths of a resilient city, undergraduate students proposed urban planning interventions and gray and green infrastructure projects to mitigate disaster risks. Social implications The paper identifies urban sprawl in disaster-prone areas as one of the risk factors contributing to disaster. It also comprehensively analyzes differences between different zones in the Juqueriqere River, which will be useful for policy-making. Originality/value The method presented an interdisciplinary approach that used satellite remote sensing data and citizen science techniques to analyze disaster risks in coastal cities. The multidimensional approach used to evaluate risks is useful and can be replicated in other similar studies to gain a more comprehensive understanding of disaster risks.

Conflict potential of Central Asian immigration (using the example of the Yaroslavl region)

The article is devoted to the problem of conflict potential arising as a result of immigration to Russia of the indigenous population of the Central Asian states. Most researchers of labor migration from Central Asian countries to Russia have so far studied the problems of adaptation of migrants and their integration into Russian society. In addition, xenophobia towards migrants by the indigenous population of the Russian Federation is a common research topic, while the radicalization of migrants themselves in Russia and their participation in extremist movements remain poorly studied. The proposed study focuses on the conflict potential created by both temporary, labor, and permanent, long-term migration of the indigenous population of Central Asian countries to Russia. The relevance of the study is related to the sharp aggravation of the problem of Central Asian migration in Russia. Signs of this aggravation appeared even during the COVID-19 epidemic in the form of a sharp increase in the number of conflicts involving migrants, and became especially acute after the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall. The practical significance of studying the conflict-causing potential of Central Asian immigration is due to the need to timely identify the social risks associated with it and develop measures to neutralize them.

К ВОПРОСУ О ПРОФИЛАКТИКЕ РАСПРОСТРАНЕНИЯ ДЕСТРУКТИВНОЙ ИДЕОЛОГИИ, ПОСЯГАЮЩЕЙ НА ТРАДИЦИОННЫЕ РОССИЙСКИЕ ДУХОВНО-НРАВСТВЕННЫЕ ЦЕННОСТИ

The article provides a brief analysis of the concept of ideology, destructive ideology, including the ideology of extremism. The opinions of Russian scientists, including the author's, on the role of the Internet in spreading destructive ideology are presented, including certain ways to combat the ideol-ogy of extremism through virtual space. The risks contributing to the spread of destructive ideology both from outside and inside the state are identified. The most priority goals and objectives on the part of the state have been identified, correcting the policy of countering extremism in connection with the tragic events at Crocus City Hall, as well as during the Special Military Operation.

Using In-Building Observations of Small-to-Large Earthquakes to Predict the Seismic Response of Structures

ABSTRACT The main goal of this study is to evaluate the potential value of data from weak-to-moderate earthquakes for structural response analysis. Data recorded over 18 yr by the seismic network installed in the 12-stories Grenoble City Hall Building (France) is considered. The building response is analyzed in terms of intensity measures and engineering demand parameters, and then compared with strong earthquake data recorded in Japanese buildings. The uncertainties of structural response prediction are estimated and defined in terms of “within-building” and “between-building” components in the same way as the components of the ground-motion model. Data complementarity in the response model is observed between the weak-to-moderate (France) and the moderate-to-strong (Japan) earthquake datasets, disclosing nonlinear processes (associated with resonance period elongation) that are activated in buildings during low-to-strong motion. For example, fundamental frequency shifts are triggered at low values of both total structural drift amplitudes and equivalent strain rates (i.e., time derivative of structural drift). In addition, strain rate thresholds from 10−11 s−1 to 10−5 s−1 representing different structural conditions from undamaged to severely damaged buildings are observed to activate nonlinearities. This confirms the link between loading rates and structural conditions. Our results highlight the interest in instrumentation in buildings located in regions of weak-to-moderate seismicity, for (1) the development and calibration of realistic models for predicting the seismic response of structures, (2) for improving our understanding of the components of uncertainties in the risk assessment of existing buildings, and (3) to investigate physical processes activated in structures during seismic loading that influence their response.

Investigating the Spatial Relation between Landuse and Property Crime in Kuching, Sarawak through Location Quotient Analysis

Urban areas are often associated with higher crime rates, which is a growing concern among communi-ties. This study aim to investigate the spatial relation between landuse and property crime in Kuching, Sarawak through location quotient analysis. There are three method were applied in this study inclu-ding multiple buffer analysis, Pearson’s correlation and location quotient. Based on initial findings, there is an observed increase in crime levels as the distance from the centroid extends from 150 to 750 meters and decrease beyond the 750-meter. The study findings reveal a strong and consistent positive correlation between property crime and land use areas across 2015-2017. Property crime is more pre-valent in urban and associated areas compared to other land use categories. Offenders in Kuching of-ten utilize various tools to break into houses and digs holes, break locks, climb gates, engage in snatch theft using motorcycles, and break car windows to steal handbags that are placed on the right seat. In certain locations, CCTV cameras are positioned far away from the target areas. All of these factors contribute to creating opportunities for offenders. Property crimes were more common during the day-time than at night as during the daytime may be attributed to more people being active outside their homes, providing criminals with easier targets. At night, people tend to stay home, the opportunity for property crimes decreases. The study provides crucial geographic crime information to the Commis-sion of Kuching North City Hall and the Council of the City of Kuching South to enhance urban safety.

Are We Back to Normal? A Bike Sharing Systems Mobility Analysis in the Post-COVID-19 Era

In recent years, numerous cities around the world have adopted bike sharing systems (BSSs). The increasing popularity of these transportation means is directly related to their eco-friendly and health advantages. Several factors affect how citizens make use of BSS, for instance, the size and configuration of a city, where docking stations are located, the associated prices, and others. Moreover, these systems have different usage patterns that vary according to the month, day, or hour but remain constant when compared yearly. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic modified mobility behaviors as various governments around the world implemented mobility restrictions to avoid the spread of the virus. The objective of this investigation is to determine if the usage patterns of BSSs have changed permanently or if we have recovered pre-pandemic levels and usage patterns. Given the special characteristics of each BSS, this study focuses on Barcelona’s BSS, called Bicing. To understand the impact of other BSSs, the further analysis of each system’s unique characteristics is necessary. The study employs bike usage information from the public open data service maintained by Barcelona City Hall, namely, the Open Data BCN website, from January 2019 to December 2023, and it covers mechanical and electrical bikes with more than 4 million records per month. The results show that usage patterns were similar before and after the pandemic; the usage increased in 2021 and 2022 and stabilized in 2023, registering a rise of 17.5% in Bicing usage from 2021 to 2023. However, bike type preferences have changed for reasons unrelated to the pandemic restrictions. The main limitation of this investigation is the lack of continuity in the data due to a change in the company that provides the service in Barcelona. For future research, data from other transportation means can be used to analyze all communication behavior in this city. Additionally, if data are available, a study by gender and age can be performed and used to improve the system for certain groups.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Melalui Komitmen Organisasional Sebagai Variabel Intervening Pada Kantor Balai Kota

This research aims to determine the influence of the work environment and workload on employee performance through organizational commitment as an intervening variable at the Solok city hall office. This research includes causal associative research using a quantitative approach. The results of this research show that the work environment has a significant influence on employee performance, work workload has an influence on employee performance, work environment and workload have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.

The importance of family nurses' participation in the local program of cardiological prevention in Wroclaw

Abstract In Poland, cardiac prevention programs minimize the nurse's role in health education related the patient's lifestyle change. Following the experience of Swedish primary health care, the Health Department of the City Hall in Wrocław was the first local government to launch a long-term, ten-year preventive cardiology program in 1998. Aim of the study To present the participation of family nurses in the implementation of population intervention program in cardiological prevention among the inhabitants of Wrocław. Material and method The general practitioners from Wrocław and a group of 100 family nurses participated in the preventative program. The overall goal of the program was to assess risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Each patient was provided with education by the nurse. To conduct the nursing visit, a procedure was used that took into account the structure criteria and the a unified procedure criteria. The nurses analyzed the norms of laboratory test results, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, height, fiber and fat intake, and calculated BMI and WHR. The nurses used a health profile. If a patient was considered a person from a higher risk group, they provided referred the patient to a general practitioner. Conclusions In local prevention program, residents were motivated to modify health behaviors through nursing diagnosis and assessment. The close place of residence and direct contact with the patient made it possible to provide health education focused on first-degree prevention. However, patient health education requires organization, time and communication skills, which is why it is so important to prepare staff to implement preventive programs and finance them from local funds. The new role of a health educator becomes an opportunity to change the perception of the traditional role of nursing.

Social Work and social struggles: an account of an experience in São Paulo City Hall (1979-1982)

O artigo trata do relato do trabalho de assistentes sociais e de demais profissionais vinculados a um órgão da Prefeitura Municipal de São Paulo junto a um movimento de moradia no período de 1979 a 1982. Esta experiência profissional é explicitada em suas relações e articulações com o processo de reativação da organização sindical da categoria em uma conjuntura política de forte ascensão do movimento operário e sindical e de proliferação de diversos movimentos sociais. São tais processossociopolíticos que possibilitam a formulação de uma nova proposta de trabalho profissional no interior de um espaço sócio-ocupacional que tem como diretiva o estabelecimento de uma relação direta com os processos de mobilização e organização popular. Explicitamos aqui a implementação da referida diretiva e o processo de tensionamento, de repressão e de criminalização imposto pelo órgão institucional aos profissionais que estavam envolvidos na sua implementação e na sua defesa.

‘I AM A TEXTURAL COMPOSER’: JANE STANLEY ON THE CREATIVE PROCESS, IMMERSIVE TEXTURES, GLOW AND A NEW SONG CYCLE

AbstractThis is the transcript of an interview with Glasgow-based Australian composer Dr Jane Stanley. The interviewer is Dr Judith Bishop, an Australian poet and lyricist whose words appear in two of the works discussed: ‘14 Weeks’ (from Interval (UQP, 2018) and ‘The Indifferent’ (from Event (Salt Publishing UK, 2007)). The interview was recorded at the University of Glasgow on 29 May 2023 and edited for clarity, length and concision. It was recorded a day after the world premiere of Jane Stanley's 14 Weeks at the Glasgow School of Art Choir Composeher concert in City Halls, Glasgow. In response to a recent survey which revealed huge gender inequalities in the granting of music commissions, Composeher had commissioned seven female composers to write choral works of around ten minutes, of which 14 Weeks was one. The interview ranges widely, from the composer's textural style to her creative process, and touches on her forthcoming composer portrait album, to be released by Delphian Records in 2024.

THE INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF LEGAL ENTITIES: THE EXPEDIENCY OF NTRODUCING AT THE LEVEL OF THE RUSSIAN CRIMINAL LAW

The problem of criminalization of the activities of legal entities has again updated its status, which is caused by the recent events of early 2024 (the terrorist attack and fire at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow region, the break of the dam in the Orenburg region), which have become a serious test for Russian society. Within the framework of this scientific research, the need for legislative consolidation of the institution of criminal liability of legal entities at the level of federal criminal law is argued, taking into account the impact on this process of events that caused significant harm to both an individual and society as a whole. The onset of socially dangerous consequences is considered as a consequence of the lack of a proper legal regulation mechanism capable of adequately protecting a person from the negative consequences of illegal activities of legal entities. The research uses general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, and abstraction. Among the private scientific methods, formal legal and comparative legal methods are used. The material base was made up of current regulatory and departmental acts, scientific works in the field under study, including foreign scientists. It has been established that the current legal regulation applied to legal entities does not meet modern realities, taking into account the expansion of the scale of corporate crimes. The ongoing state policy aimed at increasing the level of entrepreneurial activity, along with the “softening” of control over business entities, requires the introduction of strict liability measures as a deterrent mechanism. The conclusions of the study reflect the arguments in favor of adopting legislative changes that justify the expediency and relevance of introducing the institution of criminal liability of legal entities.

Análise dos índices de transparência pública dos municípios do estado do Ceará

The objective of this paper was to calculate the transparency index of municipalities in the state of Ceará over the last five years through reports released by the State Court of Auditors (TCE), which evaluates the periodic disclosure of planning instruments, the Fiscal Management Report and Budget Execution Summary Report, the government's accountability and verifies the real-time availability of revenues and expenses. A methodology was used with qualitative procedures, consulting the legislation and reports released by the TCE, and quantitative procedures, through the calculation of indices. As a result, the municipalities of Ceará have a high transparency index of 0,83. However, it is important to highlight that only two municipalities achieved 100% regularity results. As a result, there is a need for improvement in other city halls regarding the disclosure of public information, with the aim of achieving the maximum level of transparency. Faced with these issues, this work makes a social contribution through research data, influencing citizens to analyze transparency reports and seek to pressure governments to expand measures to disseminate public transparency data. Furthermore, it is worth highlighting the importance of deeper studies on the topic, which evaluate, for example, the factors that impact the lack of disclosure of public data.

WOMEN's REPRESENTATION IN LOCAL POLITICS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: WOMEN MAYORS IN MODERN ROMANIA

The article attempts to analyze examples of women's representation in local Romanian politics and its role in the modern politics of the country. The author draws attention to the socio-demographic characteristics of female mayors of large Romanian cities in the last decade, and to the role of gender quotas in achieving gender equality in the political sphere of the country. The author uses printed publications, data from the websites of city halls, and official reports to analyze the social portraits of female mayors. The author comes to the conclusion that for more than a hundred years of the presence of Romanian women in local politics, their number in modern Romania is small compared to the European background. Female representation is gradually expanding, but it is difficult to conclude that there is a strong trend. The author reveals the image of a female mayor as a professional politician with a long political career, and a successful career and a high level of education preceding the entry into politics, a socially approved family model, and having support in the form of a party behind her. However, at the same time we note that the cases of female city mayors are an exception against the backdrop of extensive male representation.

Water supply infrastructure for human consumption in the Brazilian semiarid region

In Santo Estevão, the public water supply system is operated by the Infrastructure Directorate of the entire Baiana Water and Sanitation Company (EMBASA) and accounts for around 85% of the water supply. of the Bahian population. The rest of the population is supplied by cisterns, pipes, or artesian wells. The objective of this research was to identify the regions with the greatest deficiencies in the distribution of water supply in the urban area of ​​the city of Santo Estevão and the consequences of this problem for the population. The field of study covered three neighborhoods in the city of Santo Estevão (Alto do Porrão, Mutirão, and Pau de Vela). GPS, Cartography, and Geographic Information Systems were used to demarcate points relating to the spatial distribution of water and create thematic maps. Data and information related to water supply were collected in institutions and public bodies, such as the City Hall of Santo Estevão, EMBASA, Superintendency of Statistics and Information, and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, in addition to the application of forms. It was found that some residents do not store water in water tanks correctly, which can cause the proliferation of disease vectors, such as the Aedes Aegypti mosquito.

Психологическая помощь лицам в стадии острой травмы (на материале работы с жертвами террористического акта в «Крокус Сити Холле»)

<p>The paper presents a description of methods and techniques for providing psychological assistance to people in the acute stage of trauma, using specific cases of psychological counseling of clients in the days following a terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall as an example. The main research objectives were to identify characteristic signs of acute trauma and propose possible ways to provide psychological support for adults, children, and adolescents. The article analyzes domestic and international literature on the psychological consequences of terrorist attacks, considering the main mental disorders and symptoms associated with the trauma of being a witness, as well as methods and techniques for working with individuals who have experienced mental trauma. Five specific cases of people seeking psychological help are described in the article. Based on personal experience, the authors suggest a possible algorithm for dealing with trauma in witnesses and describe some effective techniques: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), breathing exercises, and imagotherapeutic techniques using a metaphor (“Resource (safe) place”, as well as techniques aimed at muscle relaxation and self-regulation.</p>

URBAN PARKS: PROTECTION AND RECOVERY OF FRAGILE AREAS IN THE LANDSCAPE - CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL

Urban parks represent the main area for outdoor leisure and recreation in urban environments, as well as the primary tool for protecting environmentally fragile areas such as slopes, valley bottoms, and degraded areas. This study conducts an analysis of urban parks from the perspective of the physical characteristics of the relief, guided by the premise that parks were strategically implemented in fragile areas of the urban environment. To this end, a case study was developed in the Central-West region of the city of São Paulo, through the analysis of thematic maps (hydrography, topography, and land use) available on the São Paulo City Hall website. The selection criteria for the analyzed units were based on the size of the area, selecting: the largest area, the smallest area, and an intermediate-sized area. The analyzed parks were: Zilda Natel Park, implemented on a slope and in an old degraded area; Aclimação Park, implemented in a valley bottom; and Villa Lobos Park, implemented in a valley bottom, subject to flooding, and an old degraded area. According to the characteristics of the physical location and historical occupation, it is clear that the initial premises were corroborated: the parks were implemented in fragile areas of the urban landscape.

RESEARCH ON THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF PUPILS REGARDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

The paper studies the level of awareness of pupils regarding sustainable development issues in Tbilisi schools. The research uses a quantitative approach, descriptive statistics and regression analysis. 205 students of Tbilisi schools were interviewed, both from private and public schools. The research was carried out jointly by GrigolRobakidze University and Tbilisi City Hall. The study identified factors that influence students awareness of sustainability.

Analisis Jaringan 4G untuk Aplikasi Smart Ambulance

Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is an intelligent traffic system used for traffic management and engineering. The ITS network uses inter-vehicle telecommunication technology. The city of Semarang is one of the cities that will establish ITS technology. One area that applies technology is health. The telecommunications system applied in the health sector today allows medical staff to treat patients in ambulances before arriving at the hospital. This communication system needs to be supported by a good cellular network so that data can be sent to the server. This study aims to measure QOS (Quality of Service) including the characteristics of delay, packet loss, jitter, and throughput from various cellular providers. The results of data measurements using wireshark software with TIPHON standard guidelines obtained an average value for delay obtained by Provider A with the best result of 86.22 ms. The average value for packet loss obtained from the measurement results from the Penggaron Terminal to the City Hall Bus Stop was obtained by Provider A with the best result of 0.474% d for the City Hall Bus Stop to the Penggaron Terminal obtained by Provider B with the best result of 0.574%. The average value of jitter obtained from the measurement results from the Penggaron Terminal to the City Hall Bus Stop was obtained by Provider B with the best result of 0.42 ms, for the City Hall Bus Stop to the Penggaron Terminal, Provider A was obtained with the best result of 0.57 ms. The average throughput value obtained from the measurement results for Penggaron Terminal to City Hall Bus Stop was obtained by Provider C with the best result of 6631 Kbps, for City Hall Bus Stop to Penggaron Terminal obtained by Provider B with the best result of 6339.5 Kbps. Based on this, knowing the value of delay, packet loss, jitter and throughput is expected to be a consideration for the development of a smart ambulance system in the city of Semarang. There are two measurement points, namely the Penggaron Terminal to the City Hall Bus Stop and the City Hall Bus Stop to the Penggaron Terminal using the Semarang BRT.