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Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2026.Municipalities across the United States and the world face profound climate adaptation and mitigation challenges. To assess current engagement and future potential of various professional communities to communicate about and contribute to such efforts, we conducted 56 in‐depth interviews in Virginia with members of five communities of practice (elected
Teresa Myers +4 more
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A Profile of Injuries Sustained by Firefighters: A Critical Review [PDF]
, 2019 Firefighters, along with other tactical personnel, are at a high risk of work-related physical injury above that of the private sector. The aim of this critical narrative review was to identify, critically appraise and synthesise key findings from recent
Canetti, Elisa +3 more
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Four Dimensions of Presidential Leadership: Rethinking Nelson Mandela's Presidency
Presidential Studies Quarterly, Volume 56, Issue 1, March 2026.ABSTRACT This article applies a four‐dimensional analytical framework to re‐evaluate Nelson Mandela's presidency (1994–1999). The framework distinguishes tensions and synergies across four key domains of leadership: executive and symbolic, party and state, international and domestic, and formal versus informal.
Anthony Butler
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The competences of command cadre of the airport fire service on the example of safety assurance of Warsaw Okęcie Airport [PDF]
, 2012 The globalization process in almost all spheres of our life causes a possibility of making equal living standards in all countries of the world.
Jesionek, Anna Maria
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Electrochemical Science Advances, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has intensified the focus on lithium‐ion battery (LIB) fire safety, particularly the risks posed by thermal runaway (TR). This study evaluates the performance of a novel foam‐based fire extinguishing agent under two distinct application protocols: Protocol 1, employing intermittent short‐duration ...
Zhongbin Fei +3 more
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Unmanned aerial vehicle for fire surveillance and monitoring
Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática Industrial RIAI, 2020 Forest fires continue to be one of the major environmental problems facing society today. In addition to the high environmental impact, the destruction of ecosystems and possible human losses, the economic costs of fire-fighting must be added.
Á. Madridano +5 more
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Does the setting matter? Characterizing and classifying rural and urban arsonists
Legal and Criminological Psychology, Volume 31, Issue 1, Page 158-184, February 2026.Abstract Background Thousands of fires are deliberately ignited around the world each year. The setting where it happens—rural versus urban areas—can lead to different crime opportunities. Rural arsonists set fires in vegetated areas, whereas urban arsonists target residences and other properties.
Rita Ribeiro +3 more
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How much does a man cost? A dirty, dull, and dangerous application [PDF]
, 2017 Thesis (M.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2017This study illuminates the many abilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). One area of importance includes the UAV's capability to assist in the development, implementation, and execution of crisis ...
Hatfield, Rebecca A.
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Advances in Micro/Nanofiber‐Based Porous Materials for High‐Performance Thermal Insulation
Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 1, 2 January 2026.Micro/nanofiber porous materials have engendered great interest in the thermal insulation field. Herein, the structural designs, fabrication techniques, and applications of the micro/nanofiber thermal insulation materials are systematically summarized.
Xiaobao Gong +5 more
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Short-Range Transportation Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during Disasters in Japan
Drones, 2020 Larger types of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are beginning to be used in the United States and Europe for commercial transportation. Additionally, some blood product transport systems have been commercialized in Rwanda and other countries and ...
Koki Yakushiji +5 more
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