Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales +3 more
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Disaster Preparedness depends on Disaster Types Expected and the Training, Equipment, and Functioning of Emergency Services. [PDF]
Finsterer J.
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Social, Technological, Economic, and Policy Factors in the Circular Economy Transition in Brazil
ABSTRACT A well‐functioning circular economy (CE) integrates resilience across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This study identifies key drivers and barriers to Brazil's CE transition through 20 semi‐structured interviews with stakeholders. Major sociocultural barriers include inadequate education and limited CE awareness, while growing
Alejandro Gallego‐Schmid +9 more
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Evaluation of awareness, attitudes, and practices towards disaster preparedness among Saudi healthcare professionals: implications for enhancing emergency response and training. [PDF]
Thirunavukkarasu A +8 more
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ABSTRACT Most climate‐resilience health interventions are designed at the global level, with minimal attention to Indigenous communities' needs. The lack of consideration can lead to unintended harm and exacerbate health risks. This study aims to identify the capacities of Indigenous communities that can serve as transformative pathways in safely ...
Chrishma D. Perera +17 more
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Factors associated with disaster nursing competence among emergency department nurses: the roles of disaster preparedness, self-efficacy, and communication ability. [PDF]
Noh GB, Bae SH.
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ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho +2 more
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Rural hospital incident command leaders' perceptions of disaster preparedness. [PDF]
Murphy JP, Bergström C, Gyllencruetz L.
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ABSTRACT This study investigates stakeholder perspectives on mobilising private‐sector finance for climate adaptation in Southeast Asia, emphasising Hong Kong's role as a financial intermediary. Through semi‐structured interviews with diverse stakeholders, including practitioners, policymakers, insurers, and project developers, we employed a grounded ...
Laurence L. Delina +4 more
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Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in Hospital Disaster Preparedness: A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Hospital Incident Command System Members. [PDF]
Singh P +4 more
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