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Happiness and Life Satisfaction

Although related, happiness and life satisfaction are not the same things. Happiness is an immediate, in-the-moment experience; although enjoyable, it is ultimately fleeting. A healthy life certainly includes moments of happiness, but happiness alone usually does not make for a … Continue reading

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Some Terms of Well Being

These are some terms related to well being: Health-Related quality of life Well-being Flourishing Positive mental health Optimal health Happiness Subjective well-being Psychological well-being Life Satisfaction Hedonic well-being Some researchers suggest that many of the terms are synonymous, whereas others … Continue reading

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Urbanization: The Process

Urbanization, in conventional terms, refers to the process through which society is transformed from one that is predominantly rural, in economy, culture and life style, to one that is predominantly urban. It is also a process of territorial reorganization in … Continue reading

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Compass Surveying: An Overview

Compass surveying is the branch of surveying in which the position of an object is located using angular measurements determined by a compass and linear measurements using a chain or tape. Compass surveying is used in following circumstances: If the … Continue reading

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