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STUDY ON ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF GUANGXI COASTAL ZONE BASED ON 3S TECHNOLOGY [PDF]

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2018
This paper takes Guangxi coastal zone as the study area, following the standards of land use type, divides the coastal zone of ecological landscape into seven kinds of natural wetland landscape types such as woodland, farmland, grassland, water, urban ...
Z. Zhong, Z. Zhong, Z. Zhong, H. Luo, H. Luo, H. Luo, Z. Y. Ling, Z. Y. Ling, Z. Y. Ling, Y. Huang, Y. Huang, Y. Huang, W. Y. Ning, W. Y. Ning, W. Y. Ning, Y. B. Tang, Y. B. Tang, Y. B. Tang, G. Z. Shao, G. Z. Shao, G. Z. Shao   +20 more
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Optimal operation of cascaded hydropower plants in hydro-solar complementary systems considering the risk of unit vibration zone crossing

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023
With the undergoing adjustment of the national energy structure of China, developing cascaded hydropower plants in hydro-solar complementary systems becomes an important way to optimize the energy structure.
Qin Haoting, Li Tianzhi, Li Jianhua, Li Jianhua, Wu Yunxia, Song Hongtao   +5 more
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Oil Spill Sensitivity Analysis of the Coastal Waters of Taiwan Using an Integrated Modelling Approach

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Pollution caused by marine oil spills can lead to persistent ecological disasters and severe social and economic damages. Numerical simulations are useful and essential tools for accurate decision making during emergencies and planning response actions ...
Thi-Hong-Hanh Nguyen, Tien-Hung Hou, Hai-An Pham, Chia-Cheng Tsai   +3 more
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The characteristics of lightning risk and zoning in Beijing simulated by a risk assessment model [PDF]

Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2013
Abstract. In this study, the Cloud-to-Ground (CG) lightning flash/stroke density has been derived from the Lightning Location Finder (LLF) data recorded in recent years. Meanwhile, the vulnerability on land surfaces has been assessed by the classification of the building, outdoor area under the building canopy and open-field area, which makes it ...
H. Hu, J. Wang, J. Pan
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Risk-based zoning for urbanizing floodplains

Water Science and Technology, 2014
Urban floodplain development brings economic benefits and enhanced flood risks. Rapidly growing cities must often balance the economic benefits and increased risks of floodplain settlement. Planning can provide multiple flood mitigation and environmental benefits by combining traditional structural measures such as levees, increasingly popular ...
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Tourism in conflict zones: animosity and risk perceptions

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, 2020
Purpose This study aims to explore the topic of perceived terrorism risk and animosity as interrelated within the context of countries suffering from armed struggles and terror. The research investigates how these constructs influence the visitation decisions of millennials. Design/methodology/approach The investigation focuses on three countries in
Alvarez, Maria, Campo Martínez, Sara, Fuchs, Galia   +2 more
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Ranking Spreaders in Complex Networks Based on the Most Influential Neighbors

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2018
Identifying influential spreaders in complex networks is crucial for containing virus spread, accelerating information diffusion, and promoting new products. In this paper, inspired by the effect of leaders on social ties, we propose the most influential
Zelong Yi, Xiaokun Wu, Fan Li
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Global analysis of threat status reveals higher extinction risk in tropical than in temperate bird sister species [PDF]

, 2019
Given increasing pressures upon biodiversity, identification of species’ traits related to elevated extinction risk is useful for more efficient allocation of limited resources for nature conservation.
Reif, Jiří, Štěpánková, Klára
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Dexamethasone for Chemotherapy‐Induced Nausea and Vomiting Prevention in Pediatric Patients: International Consensus

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background An international Delphi panel of experts developed consensus statements to delineate the circumstances where the risks of dexamethasone as an antiemetic do and do not outweigh its benefits. Procedure Experts in supportive care of pediatric patients were invited to participate.
Negar Shavandi, Paula D. Robinson, Shana Jacobs, L. Lee Dupuis, the International Pediatric Dexamethasone Panel, Sameer Bakhshi, Tiene Bauters, Eva Brack, Simone Cesaro, Claire Fosbrook, Jason Freedman, Tamara MacDonald, Eloise Neumann, Venkatraman Radhakrishnan, Rod Rassekh, Florian Slimano, Johnathan Soggee, Joel Thompson, Marianne van de Wetering, Milena Villarroel, Jasper Wong   +20 more
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Does moving from war zone change emotions and risk perceptions? A field study of Israeli students [PDF]

Judgment and Decision Making, 2012
The current field study uses data collected after the 2009 war between Israel and the Hamas militias in the Gaza Strip ended. The study compares recalled emotions and perceived risks among two groups of students, all of whom were exposed to rocket ...
Shosh Shahrabani, Uri Benzion, Mosi Rosenboim, Tal Shavit   +3 more
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