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Skin‐Conformal Myography for Real‐Time Hand Tracking Using a Laser‐Induced Graphene Strain Sensor Array

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
A skin‐conformal wearable device based on laser‐induced graphene is developed for continuous strain measurement across the circumference of the forearm for gesture recognition and hand‐tracking applications. Post material optimization, the strain sensor array is integrated with a wearable wireless readout circuit for real‐time control of a robotic arm,
Vinay Kammarchedu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of large-scale wildfires (≥500 ha) in Türkiye during the 2020 fire season

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Forestry
Forest fires are one of the disasters that directly or indirectly damage forest ecosystems in Türkiye and worldwide. Large forest fires can spread across extensive areas under extreme weather conditions, resulting in significant ecological and economic ...
Ömer Küçük, Abdullah Sarı
doaj   +1 more source

ACTION-COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS OF THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT ON LAND AND FOREST FIRE RESTRAINT IN PELALAWAN DISTRICT, RIAU PROVINCE

open access: yesSTED Journal, 2020
The problems of forest and land fires continue to overshadow in Riau Province and Pelalawan District including the contributors of fire spots of forest and land fires.
Mustiqowati Ummul Fithriyyah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

How cold is too cold? A theoretical analysis of the optimal trigger for index insurance for frost damage to crops

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Crop insurance is undoubtedly an extremely valuable element in protecting agricultural businesses, but in many cases standard indemnity‐based products have had very low uptake due to high transaction costs elevating premiums to unaffordable levels.
Amogh Prakasha Kumar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Forest fire in Thailand: Spatio-temporal distribution and future risk assessment

open access: yesNatural Hazards Research
Understanding the spatiotemporal distribution of forest fires and future predictions is very important for management strategies. To identify the present status of forest fires in the Kingdom of Thailand and their risk in the future, ten-year forest fire
Nazimur Rahman Talukdar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Linking community structure and climate vulnerability in desert plant assemblages of southern California

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Desert plant assemblages in southern California provide an opportunity to link patterns of community structure with climate‐driven vulnerability in a rapidly changing environment. California sustains an exceptionally diverse flora of approximately 4300 plant species, with 31% identified as endemic.
Hector Zumbado‐Ulate   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Forest Fires and the Law:A Guide for National Drafters based on the Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines

open access: yes, 2009
Fire management is the discipline of using fire to achieve land management and traditional use objectives, while safeguarding life, property, and resources such as forests and other vegetation in rural areas.
Morgera, Elisa, Cirelli, Maria Teresa
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Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Les causes des incendies de forets : enquête aupres des bergers dans la Wilaya de Tizi Ouzou (Algérie) [PDF]

open access: yesCinq Continents, 2019
The causes of forest fires: survey of shepherds in the wilaya of Tizi Ouzou (Algeria). The Department of Tizi Ouzou is very affected by forest fires, with an annual average of 175 fires and 3,092 ha of areas burned (period 1986-2017). The rate of unknown
Ouahiba SAHAR   +2 more
doaj  

EDUCATION OF LOCAL WISDOM TO PREVENT FOREST FIRES IN RIAU PROVINCE: CHALLENGES, POTENTIALS, AND SOLUTIONS

open access: yesSosial Budaya, 2017
Forest fires are one of the most frequent environmental problems in Riau province, which often comes in large scale; thus, they cause forest degradation that damages economic, ecological and social aspects.
Rian Vebrianto, Zarkasih Zarkasih
doaj   +1 more source

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