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Disaster Planning for Caregivers
EDIS, 2012 “News that a hurricane or tornado is on its way can cause anyone to worry. But if you’re responsible for providing care for someone who’s disabled, chances are you face additional concerns. You and the person you care for may not be able to “jump and run” when the tornado sirens are sounded or the hurricane warning is issued. As a caregiver, you should
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Evaluating the Influence of Board Characteristics on Environmental Decoupling: Evidence From Europe
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance characteristics and environmental decoupling, that is, the misalignment between environmental disclosure and environmental performance. We analyze a sample of 728 European companies (3061 firm‐year observations) belonging to 18 industries and 20 different countries from 2017
Sabrina Pisano +3 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Policy incentives can significantly boost private sector investment in climate change adaptation, especially in developing countries. Leveraging private sector resources, including human capital, financial assets, and technological innovations, is crucial for enhancing adaptation efforts.
Jane Osei +2 more
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A Pediatric-Focused Self-Assessment Tool on Vulnerabilities to Aid Regional Disaster Planning. [PDF]
Disaster Med Public Health PrepPintea M, Dahl Grove D.
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Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Volume 24, Issue 2, Page 632-654, March 2025.ABSTRACT Existing research examines the relationship between personal life shocks and financial well‐being primarily through the lens of objective markers of the individual's financial situation (e.g., liquidity). Little attention has been paid to the relative roles of these objective markers and more intuitive or affect‐based factors in how an ...
Jordan Bell +2 more
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Ensemble‐based soil liquefaction assessment: Leveraging CPT data for enhanced predictions
Civil Engineering Design, Volume 7, Issue 1, Page 23-35, March 2025.Abstract This study focuses on predicting soil liquefaction, a critical phenomenon that can significantly impact the stability and safety of structures during seismic events. Accurate liquefaction assessment is vital for geotechnical engineering, as it informs the design and mitigation strategies needed to safeguard infrastructure and reduce the risk ...
Arsham Moayedi Far, Masoud Zare
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Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences / Revue Canadienne des Sciences de l'Administration, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Researchers now understand that the Great Recession stemmed from a “systemic leadership failure,” involving various entities such as the government, financial institutions, investors, homeowners, and regulators. Consequently, traditional leadership approaches of the time came under intense scrutiny, necessitating a shift in leadership ...
Faidon Theofanidis +2 more
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Weighing risks against GHG reduction benefits in emerging green technologies
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract Green technologies represent promising strategies for mitigating carbon emissions and combating global warming. However, their implementation in civil and industrial applications is not without risks, as intrinsic uncertainties and latent safety concerns can threaten their effective deployment.
Federica Tamburini +3 more
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Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This rapid scoping review examines the interplay between public administration and community resilience during the COVID‐19 pandemic, focusing on the type of research conducted, emerging themes in resilience studies, and key lessons learned. The findings show that research in the Global North has primarily examined resilience at the city level,
Daniela Gröschke
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