Mechanisms of impact of blue spaces on human health: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis

M Georgiou, G Morison, N Smith, Z Tieges… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Blue spaces have been found to have significant salutogenic effects. However, little is
known about the mechanisms and pathways that link blue spaces and health. The purpose …

Waterscapes for promoting mental health in the general population

X Zhang, Y Zhang, J Zhai, Y Wu, A Mao - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The WHO estimates that, with the development of urbanization, 25% of the population is
suffering from psychological and mental distress. Preliminary evidence has suggested that …

Analyzing the effects of nature exposure on perceived satisfaction with running routes: An activity path-based measure approach

D Huang, B Jiang, L Yuan - Urban forestry & urban greening, 2022 - Elsevier
Studies on the linkages between nature exposure and physical activities often focus simply
on the immediate vicinity of home locations, but path-based exercises, such as running and …

Green space for mental health in the COVID-19 era: a pathway analysis in residential green space users

H Li, MHEM Browning, AM Dzhambov, G Zhang, Y Cao - Land, 2022 - mdpi.com
Residential green space is among the most accessible types of urban green spaces and
may help maintain mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is insufficiently …

[HTML][HTML] Green spaces and mental health in the context of materialism: a comparative analysis before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

T Tsurumi, Y Uchiyama, M Sato, M Morioka - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2024 - Elsevier
To investigate the potential change in the value of greenery due to increased time spent
near homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examined whether the relationship …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of mediators in the associations between urban green spaces and self-reported health

L Zhang, PY Tan, DRY Gan, R Samsudin - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2022 - Elsevier
Although urban green spaces (UGS) are widely known to confer health benefits, evidence of
the specific mechanisms that mediate the pathways from UGS provision and exposure to …

One approach does not fit all settings: Exploring the effects of natural and built environments on running pleasantness across places

D Huang, M Kyttä, A Kajosaari, X **e, J Zhang - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Running is one of the most frequently practiced exercises worldwide. Perceived
pleasantness of running contributes to exercise motivation and thereby can promote running …

[HTML][HTML] The contribution of urban green and blue spaces to the United Nation's sustainable development goals: an evidence gap map

C Tate, R Wang, S Akaraci, C Burns, L Garcia… - Cities, 2024 - Elsevier
Urban green and blue spaces (UGBS) have the potential to make a significant contribution
to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Research shows the need …

The effects of street environment features on road running: An analysis using crowdsourced fitness tracker data and machine learning

S Zhang, N Liu, B Ma, S Yan - Environment and planning B …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Urban streets provide environment for road running. The study proposes a non-parametric
approach that uses machine learning models to predict road running intensity. The models …

Characterizing the activity patterns of outdoor jogging using massive multi-aspect trajectory data

Z Tian, W Yang, T Zhang, T Ai, Y Wang - Computers, Environment and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Characterizing activity pattern such as behavior preferences or habits is crucial in many
fields. However, existing studies mainly focus on the spatial-temporal dimensions of raw …