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Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Damage to non‐structural elements significantly impacts the seismic performance of buildings in terms of economic and functionality losses. Consequently, performance‐based seismic design of non‐structural elements has become a key pillar of a comprehensive building‐seismic resilience strategy, for instance, through loss‐targeted earthquake ...
Roberto J. Merino +2 more
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The economics of natural disasters : concepts and methods [PDF]
Large-scale disasters regularly affect societies over the globe, causing large destruction and damage. After each of these events, media, insurance companies, and international institu-tions publish numerous assessments of the"cost of the disaster ...
Hallegatte, Stephane +1 more
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How Mobile Devices are Transforming Disaster Relief and Public Safety [PDF]
, 2013 With its growing usage, mobile technology is greatly improving disaster relief and public safety efforts. Countries around the world face threats from natural disasters, climate change, civil unrest, terrorist attacks, and criminal activities, among ...
Darrell M. West, Elizabeth Valentini
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Energy Storage System in Microgrids: Challenges and Opportunities
Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.Hybrid integration of multiple Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) within renewable‐powered microgrids enhances reliability, flexibility, and economic sustainability. Lithium‐ion batteries, flow batteries, hydrogen storage, and thermal systems complement each other through coordinated control via Energy Management Systems.
Mohamed G. Moh Almihat, Josiah L. Munda
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Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.This work reveals the “C‐Y,” double “Y,” “π,” and “Y” fracture modes of thick, hard strata and their progressive breaking process (O‐F‐R/S mode), providing a theoretical basis for controlling strong ground pressure in deep mining. ABSTRACT In response to the dynamic hazards caused by the fracture of thick‐hard strata in deep mining, this study ...
Meilu Yu, Jianping Zuo
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Exploring good practice knowledge transfer related to post tsunami housing re-construction in Sri Lanka [PDF]
, 2008 Sri Lanka was badly affected by the tsunami that occurred on 26th December 2004. The tsunami destroyed about two-thirds of the Sri Lankan coastline and affected more than 1,000,000 people.
Haigh, RP +3 more
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A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis on Smart Firefighting in Buildings and Infrastructures
Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Smart Firefighting is a concept that has emerged within the fire engineering and fire science disciplines in recent years. It can enable informed decision making and improved fire safety. However, its scope, definition, outcomes, and value to emergency management remain unclear. To investigate this, a scoping review and a bibliometric analysis
José Antonio Morales Mere +2 more
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Disaster characteristics and policy implications of the MS6.2 Jishishan earthquake in Gansu Province
地震科学进展On December 18, 2023, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County, located in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province, resulting in significant casualties, building collapses, and various geological hazards.
Xu Wang +5 more
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Understanding Autistic Young Adults' Perceptions and Experiences of Traumatic and Stressful Events
Journal of Clinical Psychology, Volume 81, Issue 6, Page 445-461, June 2025.ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to explore how young autistic adults experience and respond to stressful life events, and the relationship between autistic characteristics and symptoms of stress associated with these events. Methods Using an exploratory sequential mixed‐methods approach, an online qualitative survey was first administered
Alliyza Lim, Robyn L. Young
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Crisis Preparation, Capacity Building, and Community Resilience: Lessons From Maui
Nonprofit Management and Leadership, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The 2023 Maui wildfires provide a unique context to explore the impact of nonprofit crisis networks taking a proactive role in community crisis response, leveraging resources, expertise, and networks. The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) has been a key player in Maui's local response, providing critical support, mobilizing volunteers, and ...
Lauren Azevedo +3 more
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