Results 91 to 100 of about 344,403 (306)
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article reflects on the construction of a supportive community of Black Afro‐diasporic graduate students and their supervisors researching issues relating to race in the field of education in Australia. It draws on the concept of marronage—a term rooted in the fugitive act of becoming a maroon, where enslaved people enacted an escape in ...
Hellen Magoi +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Exploring the experience of insured UK homeowners in flood disasters [PDF]
, 2004 The frequency of flooding and the number of properties at risk of flooding in the UK are forecast to increase. Costs associated with flooding are usually significant and include for the provision of adequate flood defences, emergency services as well as ...
Homan, Jacqueline +2 more
core
What is going wrong with community engagement? How flood communities and flood authorities construct engagement and partnership working [PDF]
, 2018 In this paper, we discuss the need for flood risk management in England that engages stakeholders with flooding and its management processes, including knowledge gathering, planning and decision-making.
Clark, J. M. +3 more
core +1 more source
Good practice in risk analysis
Journal of Flood Risk Management, 2022 Ben Gouldby, Karin deBruijn
doaj +1 more source
Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have emerged as one of the most critical drivers of climate change; this is primarily due to high concentrations and long atmospheric life of carbon dioxide (CO2). For a significant amount of time, various biological processes such as microalgal cultivation, cyanobacterial systems, photosynthetic microorganisms ...
Sadhana Semwal, Harish Chandra Joshi
wiley +1 more source
Risk-sharing policies in the context of the French Flood Prevention Action Programmes [PDF]
This article analyzes the consequences for risk distribution of the French Flood Prevention Action Programme (PAPI). By redirecting floods from the most vulnerable to the least vulnerable areas, PAPIs expose farmers to greater flood risks.
Enjolras, Geoffroy +4 more
core +1 more source
A Review of Flood Risk Assessment [PDF]
, 2016 Floods are one of the most common hazards in the world and cause loss of lives, livelihood and property destruction. The objective of this study was to review and synthesize concepts and techniques of flood hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment with ...
Ali, K. (Karamat) +2 more
core +1 more source
Developing a national programme of flood risk management measures: Moldova
E3S Web of Conferences, 2016 A Technical Assistance project funded by the European Investment Bank has been undertaken to develop a programme of flood risk management measures for Moldova that will address the main shortcomings in the present flood management system, and provide the
Ramsbottom David +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Excessive water production in mature oil fields necessitates robust shut‐off treatments, yet conventional polymer gels often fail under high‐temperature and high‐salinity conditions. This study aims to enhance gel thermal stability and mechanical strength by incorporating selenium‐doped Ag/AgO–ZnO nanocomposites synthesized via a novel green ...
Fadhil F. Sead +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Public Attitudes Toward Policy Instruments for Flood Risk Management. [PDF]
Environ Manage, 2023 Raikes J, Henstra D, Thistlethwaite J.
europepmc +1 more source