Disability and disaster recovery: a tale of two cities? [PDF]
, 2006 This paper examines the connections between disability and disaster from a global perspective. Concepts from the research and policy literature are used to distinguish between individual and social models of disability, and between natural hazards and ...
Hemingway, L., Priestley, M.
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj +2 more
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DEVELOPING MODULE OF PERSONAL-SOCIAL GUIDANCE FOR GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING TEACHERS IN SPECIAL REGION OF YOGYAKARTA TO INCREASE PSYCHOLOGICAL PREPAREDNESS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN FACING NATURAL DISASTER [PDF]
, 2008 This research aim to: (1) assess the need of Guidance and Counseling teachers concerning module material for increasing psychological preparedness of senior high school students in facing natural disaster; (2) develop and also validate module mentioned ...
Yulia Ayriza, M.Si.
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Managing disaster preparedness for institution of higher learning: A study in Perlis [PDF]
, 2007 Unprecedented floods disaster that hit Johore, Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan was due to abnormal weather conditions. Heavy rain which fall continuously non stop for between 3 to 4 days has raised the water level in some areas to a height of 15 feet ...
Bahari, Azuddin +2 more
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Ecosystem‐Centered Robot Design: Toward Ecoresorbable Sustainability Robots (ESRs)
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Robots exploring natural ecosystems can support monitoring and conservation, but must adopt ecosystem‐centered design to avoid pollution, waste, and damage. This review proposes guidelines for co‐designing ecoresorbable sustainability robots (ESRs), uniting materials, robotics, and ecological contexts in a single framework.
Tülin Yılmaz Nayır +4 more
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Does livelihood risk matter in disaster preparedness? Insights from flood risk areas of rural China
Climate Risk ManagementFarmers in flood-risk areas are exposed to disruptions in their daily production and livelihood operations. However, disaster preparedness can reduce risk and minimize household losses, thereby increasing livelihood sustainability for farming families ...
Wei Liu +4 more
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The role of education on disaster preparedness: Case study of 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes on Thailand's Andaman Coast [PDF]
, 2013 In this paper we investigate how well residents of the Andaman coast in Phang Nga province, Thailand, are prepared for earthquakes and tsunami. It is hypothesized that formal education can promote disaster preparedness because education enhances ...
Muttarak, R., Pothisiri, W.
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A mechanically robust, ROS‐responsive hydrogel is engineered to treat intervertebral disc degeneration by targeting the NF‐κB–LCN2 inflammatory feedback loop. By delivering wedelolactone specifically within oxidative niches, this system disrupts macrophage–disc cell crosstalk.
Zimei Wu +10 more
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Perceived Ability to Practice in Disaster Management Among Public Health Nurses in Aceh, Indonesia [PDF]
, 2011 Background: The increasing number of disaster events around the world has challenged every country to develop better disaster-management strategies. As a part of healthcare system, public health nurses (PHNs) should be involved in caring for people in ...
Maneewat, K. (Khomapak) +2 more
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