Recreation For People Research Articles

A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETS OF THE UKRAINE CITIES

Annotation text. Setting the problem is a transition from the analysis of the street from the point of view of exclusively technical design or scenario, to the street as an element of the urban ecosystem. This will give impetus to the formulation of new indicators of sustainable development. Publications related to the transformation of the central streets of historical cities mainly cover individual components of sustainable development systems or are limited to purely theoretical issues regarding the design of the urban environment. At the same time, most consider the issue of the street as a transport artery, not a public space. The aim of this publication is to define and justify the principles of transformation of the downtown streets of cities with the further development of the appropriate methodology, which should combine all three directions of sustainable development - ecological, economic and social. The novelty of the publication consists in tracking the types of transformation of the downtown streets and formulating the principles of transformation of the streets in city centre. Methodical approaches and methods of transformation of downtown streets depending on various components of sustainable development - ecological, economic and social - have been revealed. It was found that the implementation of the above-mentioned principles can be achieved by changing the functional and planning organization of the street, as well as by transforming the subject environment with the help of landscaping elements - stationary, non-capital and landscaping elements. The transformations should ensure the sustainable and prospective development of the street, comfortable conditions for work, transit and recreation of people, optimal parameters of the street for transit and temporary preservation of transport. In further research, the authors intend to analyze the compliance of the tasks of sustainable development in the restoration of urban ecosystems with the identified principles of transformation of central streets and to formulate new indicators of sustainable development.

Virtual-Reality Interpromotion Technology for Metaverse: A Survey

The Metaverse aims to build an immersive virtual reality world to support the daily life, work, and recreation of people. In this survey, the status quo of the metaverse is investigated, and the technical framework of the metaverse is introduced from three aspects: the generation of virtual worlds, the connection of virtual and real objects, and the transmission of data. Specifically, this survey first discusses the development and challenges of the related technologies for virtual world generation methods from three aspects: the 3D world generation, immersive human-computer interaction experience, and ecosystem. Second, we investigate the status quo of extended reality (XR), motion capture, and brain-computer interface technologies, and evaluate the potential and research directions of these entrance technologies for the metaverse. Finally, network and data transmission technologies for the metaverse are reviewed from the internet of things (IoT), 5G/6G wireless, and edge computing aspects, the demand side of the metaverse in virtual-reality inter-promotion, big data processing, and low-latency networking is discussed, and promising research hotspots are identified.

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ СТРУКТУРЫ ПРИРОДОПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ПРИРОДНОМ ПАРКЕ «КАНДРЫ-КУЛЬ» (ПРЕДУРАЛЬЕ, РЕСПУБЛИКА БАШКОРТОСТАН)

The current trends in the development of specially protected natural territories and the organization of rational nature management in these territories are determined by the following circumstances: 1) preserving the integrity and uniqueness of the landscape and natural complex, 2) creating conditions for people's access to unique natural objects, 3) ensuring environmental safety, 4) creating optimal infrastructure on the territory to ensure the greatest comfort for vacationers. The analysis of the current situation in the Kandry-Kul Nature Park confirms the high level of attendance in the coastal zone of the lake. Kandry-Kul. One of the effective ways to reduce anthropogenic loads on the territory while maintaining the attractiveness for people's recreation can be the organization of intercepting guarded parking lots. The landscape and ecological characteristics of the territory and the assessment of vegetation cover are the basis for determining places suitable for the organization of parking vehicles. Identification of preferred and permissible parking areas in terms of compliance with the requirements of environmental legislation makes it possible to preserve the landscape and natural complex of the Kandry-Kul Nature Park and ensure people's access to organized recreation.

Walking access to urban wetlands: an opportunity for recreation and wellbeing

Urban wetlands in Chilean cities are one of the urban ecosystems most affected by real estate developments. Despite their importance for recreation and biodiversity, they are constantly shrinking due to deficient urban planning processes. However, with the recent boom of green and sustainable cities, wetlands are being revalued through restoration projects and open urban parks, with natural value for the well-being of habitats and the urban population. In this sense, promoting accessibility through suitable infrastructure will contribute to improving the quality of life of inhabitants and the urban environment, specifically through the integration of blue-green infrastructure. Walkable access to a network of wetlands called "La Ruta del Agua" (“the water trail”) has been analyzed here, through a perception-based survey, looking to improve access to nature in cities. The urban wetlands assessed comprise five ecosystems located in different types of neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of Concepción, Chile. Although this is a local case study, it is relevant from a methodological perspective, given the existence of a large number of degraded urban wetlands in Latin America that are in danger of disappearing. The results show that wetlands are accessible by walking, but the fact that they are rarely visited, despite being close to residential areas, reveals a lack of integration as open green spaces, rich in biodiversity, and as places of recreation in the city of Concepción. The results of this study are valuable for the design of future “wetland parks”, one which must consider the ecosystem values, biodiversity, and recreation for people’s well-being.

Venues of Recreation in a Former Socialist Town

In Hungary 10–14 towns were classified as socialist towns. In 1953 the construction of the would-be Leninváros (present day Tiszaújváros) was started. The town planners laid stress on building facilities for the relaxation and recreation of people and parks, playgrounds, beaches and holiday homes were available for everyone. However, the public places designated as recreational facilities for the inhabitants of the town, which was intended to be an idealistic one, did not satisfy their needs. They pre­ferred to spend their free time in their ‘household plots’ in town. Small gardens and garages complemented a lot of apartments in panel blocks, thus increasing the available living space in a special manner. These “private properties” mostly had the function whose mass demand was unexpected for the planners of the city. The author describes how they helped residents, who often had a village background, making the socialist type of town more liveable.

Hazard analysis of a yacht designed for people with disabilities

Introduction: In connection with the design of a seaworthy yacht for persons with disabilities, authors conduct a risk analysis and consider the safety aspects arising from these risks. In the context of tourism and recreation for people with disabilities, this represents a new issue in the literature. Aim: The aim of the analysis was a multi-aspect evaluation of the hazards that occur when sailors with disabilities carry out typical activities on a yacht. The recommendations arising from the conducted research were used when designing the structure of a staysail schooner intended to be sailed by people with disabilities. Methods: Two methods of risk analysis were adopted. A preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) was carried out with the purpose of identifying and evaluating the possibility of people with various types of disabilities carrying out activities on a yacht. A process hazard analysis (PRHA) was based on a four-degree structure of functions with 31 component operations, relating to both sailing and living on a yacht. This methodology was used by the authors in sailing for the first time when the yacht’s equipment was designed for persons with disabilities. Results: The evaluation covered the adaptation of the yacht for sailing by people with disabilities and considered the various functions that would need to be carried out by these people. A PRHA matrix was created, consisting of 1,116 fields. Authors found that safe execution of many of the relevant functions by people with various types of disabilities was indicated. Conclusions: Based on the results of the PRHA, a set of new guidelines was created for permanent and temporary adaptations of a yacht in the context of the degrees and causes of disabilities.

Assessment of the quality of pond waters of Lviv region and prospects for the use of phytoplankton biomass in these reservoirs

Reservoirs and ponds belong to specific objects of water resources. Most reservoirs and ponds are of anthropogenic origin. They are of special importance for the Lviv region due to its terrestrial properties. In modern conditions, the importance of reservoirs and ponds is growing significantly. This is due to the fact that in many areas they form nuclei around which recreational complexes are formed. Reservoirs and ponds play an important role in the health and recreation of people. They are created by man to regulate runoff for commercial use of surface waters. The use of artificial reservoirs – reservoirs and ponds is carried out mainly depending on the water content and economic specialization of the regions. Therefore, it is very important to determine the quality of water in the ponds of Lviv region to establish ways of its further use. Recently, the problem of water enrichment with nutrients due to anthropogenic activity, which contributes to the growth of bioproducts of algae and other mass forms of aquatic organisms, has become especially acute. The article considers the rates of Lviv district of Krotoshyn village (№ 1, № 2) and Zhyrivka village (№ 3). The aim of the work was to determine the qualitative assessment of pond waters of Lviv region and the study of phytoplankton biomass and to determine the prospects for its use. The experimental part of the research was performed in the production laboratory at vul. Stryjska, 18a. The material for the research was water samples. The results of the analysis were compared with the list of maximum permissible concentrations (MPC) of harmful substances in water bodies in accordance with Order № 400 of 12.05.2010 on approval of State Sanitary Norms and Rules “Hygienic requirements for drinking water intended for human consumption” DSanPiN 2.2. 4-171-10). According to research, the water in the pond in the village of Zhyrivka turned out to be very dirty. Dirty water was in pond № 2 in the village of Krotoshin and polluted in the same village in pond № 1. The water in the ponds in the village of Krotoshin was pure in color. The water in the pond in the village of Zhyrivka was polluted, green and yellow. The highest pH level with a value of 8.8 was in the water pond in the village of Zhirivka, although it should be noted that this figure was quite high in the other two studied ponds. The lowest concentration of oxygen was in the pond in the village of Zhyrivka, the phosphate content was normal only in the water of the pond № 1 in the village of Krotoshyn. The largest amount of phytoplankton biomass was found in the village of Zhyrivka (pond № 3), which indicates pollution and “blooming” of the reservoir. This biomass can be used directly as an effective organo-mineral fertilizer.

A inclusão de crianças com deficiências no contexto escolar a partir dos recursos da comunicação suplementar e alternativa

O presente estudo objetivou analisar, refletir e discutir sobre a importância de conhecermos um pouco mais a respeito da temática de Comunicação Suplementar e Alternativa e como ela pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento dos alunos que não possuem a fala funcional. Estamos em pleno século XXI, mas ainda carecemos muito de informações e conhecimento sobre como trabalhar na escola com estes recursos em sala de aula. Para a metodologia, optamos em realizar uma discussão teórica e metodológica a partir do recorte de dois recursos adaptados na comunicação alternativa abordados pelos autores Manzini e Deliberato. Tais recursos foram encontrados no portal de aporte técnicos para auxiliar a comunicação alternativa por meio de equipamento e material pedagógico especial na educação, na capacitação e na recreação da pessoa com deficiência física, além de termos escolhido a autora Mantoan por entendermos que ela traz um conceito mais amplo sobre a Educação Inclusiva e sua contribuição nos espaços escolares, entre outros teóricos que versam sobre o assunto.

Formation of local temperature regime in the room: personal ventilation system

The peculiarities of a person’s metabolism are related to the state of health, age, and other personality traits, which determines the need for a personal value of the ambient air temperature. Individualization of work and recreation of people requires the creation of local temperature zones in the room with the air temperature necessary for a particular person, which will increase labor productivity, reduce morbidity, since the stress of the human thermoregulation system will be minimal. In addition, the personalization of the microclimate in the workplace in the room with the creation of local temperature zones will allow you not to waste heat and electricity where it is not needed, creating additional opportunities for energy saving potential in the premises of the building. The article deals with the personalization of the operation of the ventilation system in the room with the formation of vertical conical air jets coming from the ceiling of the room to the workplace, considering the requirements of regulatory documents for the air velocity in the working area of the room.

РЕКРЕАЦИОННЫЕ АРХЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ И ЭТНОГРАФИЧЕСКИЕ РЕСУРСЫ БОЛЬШЕРЕЧЕНСКОГО РАЙОНА ОМСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

Recreation is the most important part of modern life. However, in Russia, there is still underdeveloped an internal and, especially rural (ethnographic) and archaeological tourism. The paper analyzes the possibility of organization of educational recreation for people in the territory of the Bolshechensky district - one of the most touristic regions in the Middle Irtysh. As a result, the author comes to the conclusion that there are several areas which are the most suitable for the specified activity: this is a chain of old Russian villages, the area of compact residence of Tatars - descendants of immigrants from Central Asia, unique places of archaeological heritage sites (the Batakakovo and Inberen meander core, Chigar meander core etc.). For these places, several types of routes are offered (linear radial, radial-ring, etc.). Being of various archaeological and ethnographic themes they make it possible to show the tourists the traditional routine of the rural population, archaeological sites of different types and archaeological excavations. Keywords: western Siberia, northern forest-steppe, left bank of Middle Irtysh, archaeological, rural (ethnographic) tourism, recreation

Проект будівництва парку історичних і етнографічних періодів у селі Червонокозацьке Запорізької області

У сучасному світі туристична галузь є одним із вагомих чинників культурного й духовного розвитку людини, однією із найпотужніших та найдинамічніших галузей економіки. Туризм зближує людей, значною мірою сприяє розвитку транспорту, зв'язку, торгівлі, сільського господарства та ін. В Україні є величезний потенціал для розвитку зеленого туризму. У межах реалізації Програми розвитку рекреаційно-курортного комплексу та туризму в Запорізькій області до 2020 р. створено реєстр садиб сільського (зеленого) туризму та етносадиб, який нараховує 20 об'єктів. У с. Червонокозацьке Вільнянського р-ну Запорізької обл. планують створити "Парк історичних та етнографічних періодів", який буде частиною українського етнографічного села. До сільської громади увійдуть жителі села, спеціалісти, котрі для туристів проводитимуть етнічні майстер-класи із землеробства, косіння, в'язання сопів, гончарної справи, вишивки, кулінарії, ткацтва і плетіння. Обстежено територію, яку було виділено, проаналізовано кліматичні, ґрунтові, ландшафтні умови, рослинний та тваринний світ. Наступним етапом буде виконання робіт із проектування зони відпочинку – "Парку історичних та етнографічних періодів". У майбутньому проекті буде передбачено, що кожна з ділянок парку відображатиме національно-культурні особливості життя певного етносу. Із дослідження ділянки проектування видно, що зручне географічне положення, м'який клімат і природне багатство краю створили тут сприятливі умови для життя і відпочинку людини, зокрема, дітей і дорослих з обмеженими можливостями. Передбачено, що проект приверне увагу як українських, так і зарубіжних туристів. Роботи з будівництва парку виконав Запорізький єврейський центр "Мазал-тов". Частину необхідних коштів було виділено ВАТ "Запоріжсталь" як грант.

Multiple perspectives on accessibility to physical activity for people with long-term mobility impairment

ABSTRACTBackground: Accessibility to physical activity in the form of sport and recreation for people with disability has been investigated primarily from the perspective of service consumers. This study aimed to increase insights into the factors that influence accessibility to sport and recreation activity for people with long-term mobility impairment from multiple perspectives. Methods: We interviewed participants with mobility impairment, service providers, and service planners and funders in five locations across New Zealand. The interviews underwent thematic analysis into four levels of the social ecological framework. Results: In total, 53 participants were interviewed. People with mobility impairment were challenged by physical and financial circumstances, social attitudes, and the built environment. Service providers experienced fiscal and organizational constraints to providing an inclusive environment. Funding and planning organizations removed planned accessibility features to save money. Conc...

The Recreation and Leisure Pursuits of Employed Adults with Visual Impairments in Nigeria: Part 2

Introduction Indoor and outdoor activities play an important role in enhancing the health and well-being of people with and without disabilities in developed countries. The status of recreational activities, however, is not a priority in many developing countries—those in which people struggle daily to eke out a living. This study investigates the recreation and leisure experiences of employed adults with visual impairments (those who are blind or have low vision) who live and work in Nigeria—one of the world's most populous developing nations. Methods We developed a questionnaire that assessed recreation and leisure among a sample of 172 adults with visual impairments living and working in Nigeria. Statistical analysis procedures included descriptive and nonparametric methods. The Mann-Whitney U-test compared the difference between the mean ranks of five recreational experience measures (dependent variables) within the independent groups. Results Gender, degree of visual impairment, age at onset of visual impairment, educational attainment, annual income, and postsecondary education were all characteristics that evidenced significant differences ( p < .05) in the participants’ recreation and leisure experiences that were evaluated. Discussion Male respondents with visual impairments and those with higher earning power were engaged more often in recreation and leisure than were female respondents or those with less robust financial situations. Furthermore, recreational activities were most important to quality of life for respondents who had at least one postsecondary degree. Individuals with low vision reported higher levels of satisfaction than those who are blind. Implications for practitioners It is imperative for stakeholders to explore opportunities that will increase the level of participation in recreation of people with visual impairments of both genders and all degrees of financial earning power in developing nations. The value of postsecondary education is underscored.

Young People's Outdoor Recreation and State Park Use: Perceived Benefits from the Parent/Guardian Perspective

This study examined adult (i.e., parent or guardian) reported metrics of young people's (age 0 to 17 years) outdoor recreation participation, state park use, and recreation-related benefits across a demographically diverse population in north Georgia. Methods included on-site (n 1,039) and off-site (n 279) intercept survey sampling in state parks and flea markets near the parks. Results revealed most guardians were aware of youth recreation benefits and particularly valued communal recreation experiences such as interactions with family and friends in outdoor environments. State parks were particularly popular locations for socially oriented recreation, especially for Latino families. Results suggest that understanding of young people's recreation and park use patterns could be enhanced through closer examination of adult perceptions regarding children and youths' time outdoors.

Landscape perception and recreation needs in urban green space in Fuyang, Hangzhou, China

This study analyzes the landscape characteristics and the residents’ recreational activities in the urban green spaces in Fuyang, Hangzhou, China. It explores the correlation of the desire to be in close proximity to urban green space to engage in recreational activities (the need for recreation) related to residents’ demographic and socio-economic factors: gender, education, monthly income and dwelling location. Residents’ preferences for landscape elements and attributes of urban green space are examined using principal components analysis. In addition, regression analysis identifies that coherence and vegetation are the most relevant factors correlated with perceived overall recreational appropriateness of the three most frequently visited urban parks. The purpose of the study is to attempt to quantify people's recreation needs in urban green space; identify the landscape components in urban green space which can encourage more outdoor visits and/or greater recreational activities; and provide proposals and strategies on planning, management and conservation for recreation-oriented urban green space which will enhance people's enjoyment and wellbeing by improving landscape esthetic quality, recreational and ecological function.

Environmental Determinants of Participation in Tourism and Recreation of People with Varying Degrees of Disability

Environmental determinants for participation of disabled subjects in tourism and recreation comprise an important social problem. The amount and use of free time for individuals with disabilities in daily life, holidays, and vacation leave and the location for tourism and recreation were examined. Seven hundred and fifty individuals, aged 16–75 yr, with varying degrees of disability, from three eastern provinces of Poland: Podlaskie, Lubelskie and Podkarpackie were investigated. In these studies, a diagnostic survey method with the use of questionnaire, interviews, and analysis of data was carried out. It was found that individuals with disabilities have a significant amount of free time, which is usually spent with family and friends. Among the specific benefits of participation in physical activities are well-being, health improvement, and making new acquaintances. The main factors determining participation in tourism and recreation were price, a friendly group, and doctor recommendations.

Benefits and Constraints of Outdoor Recreation for People with Physical Disabilities: Inferences from Recreational Fishing

The benefits and constraints to angling participation experienced by recreational anglers with and without disabilities were compared in this study. Data were gathered for 775 angler organization members (n = 347 with disabilities) responding to a mail survey in Germany. Anglers with disabilities were older and more often retired than anglers without disabilities, but there were no differences in angling frequency between angler groups. The social and self-improvement benefits associated with recreational fishing were higher for anglers with disabilities compared to anglers without disabilities, and anglers with disabilities experienced significantly more and different constraints to participation. Targeted management actions specifically directed at people with disabilities are needed to capitalize on the importance of a nature-based recreation activity like angling for this demographic group.

The Process of Celebrity Fan's Constraint Negotiation

Celebrities have become an important source of leisure and recreation for people across the globe. This study conceived celebrity fandom in terms of leisure involvement, and, following the work of Hubbard and Mannell (2001), we examined its relationship to leisure constraints, constraints negotiation, and frequency of participation among a sample of Japanese women and men (n=403) using a survey method. Importantly, the concept of celebrity involvement was incorporated into the constraints model in lieu of leisure motivation. We predicted that perceived constraints influence negotiation strategies and frequency of participation and celebrity involvement influences perceived constraints, negotiation strategies, and frequency of participation. The results supported all hypothesized relationships. This study expands the applicability of leisure involvement concept, constraints theory and serious leisure to understanding celebrity fandom and highlights the conceptual similarity between leisure motivation and involvement. Given the cross cultural nature of our study, findings also demonstrate the applicability of involvement, constraints, and constraints negotiation among people in a non-western context.

Where Ordinary Activities Lead to War

Where Ordinary Activities Lead to War

Evaluating reserves for species richness and representation in northern California

ABSTRACTThe Klamath‐Siskiyou forests of northern California and southern Oregon are recognized as an area of globally outstanding biological distinctiveness. When evaluated at a national or global level, this region is often, necessarily, considered to be uniformly diverse. Due to large variation in biotic and abiotic variables throughout this region, however, it is unlikely that biological diversity is uniformly distributed. Furthermore, land management decisions nearly always occur at spatial scales smaller than this entire region. Therefore, we used field data from a random sampling design to map the distribution of local and regional richness of terrestrial molluscs and salamanders within northern California's portion of the Klamath‐Siskiyou region. We also evaluated the protection afforded by reserves established for varying reasons (e.g. for inspiration and recreation for people vs. species conservation) to hotspots of species richness and species representation of these taxa. No existing reserves were created with these taxa in mind, yet it was assumed that reserves established largely around considerations for the northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) would afford adequate protection for many lesser‐known species. Species of terrestrial molluscs and salamanders share two general features: (1) they have extremely low vagility, and (2) they are often associated with moist, cool microclimates. Existing reserves disproportionately included areas of hotspots of species richness for both taxa, when hotspots included the richest c. 25% of the area, whereas non‐reserved lands contained greater than expected areas with lower species richness. However, when a more strict definition of hotspot was used (i.e. the richest c.10% of areas), local hotspots for both taxa were not disproportionately found in reserves. Reserves set aside largely for human aesthetics and recreation and those set aside for biodiversity both contributed to the protection of areas with high (greatest 25%) species richness. Existing biodiversity reserves represented 68% of mollusc species and 73% of salamander species, corresponding to the 99th and 93rd percentiles, respectively, of species representation achieved by simulating a random distribution of the same total area of reservation. Cumulatively, however, reserves set aside for inspiration and biodiversity represented 83% of mollusc species and 91% of salamander species. The existing reserves provide conservation value for terrestrial molluscs and salamanders. This reserve network, however, should not be considered optimal for either taxa.