This article illustrates similarity-matching techniques applied to environmental and geographical information domains. The general concept outlined is that similarity is a generative technique to analyse the cached information inherent in physical and social sciences. In essence, similarity is utilised to group natural kinds that manifest similar amenities in complex environments.

Relocation decisions are complex. Each household has a bundle of attributes that make a location attractive to it, including the ability to access different activity locations easily, neighborhood quality, house amenities etc. Relocating households have an opportunity to find housing closer to their work. Using data collected in the Twin Cities area, we investigate how commute time and distance...

This paper reports on the development, method, and major findings from Submarine Habitability Assessment Questionnaire (SUB-HAQ) undertaken as part of a lessons-learned review current RAN submarine platform. The questionnaire was completed by 167 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Submariners developed to examine perceived habitability main living working areas. results showed satisfaction with cleanl...

Social services remain largely unresponsive to the values and needs of Latino families, who often need Spanish-language services. This article discusses access to linguistically appropriate services, not just as a culturally competent practice, but also as a civil rights issue. Spanish speakers have protection from discrimination in federally funded human services under Title VI of the Civil Ri...