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Isolation, Insularity and Resilience: A Review of the Geophysical, Socioeconomic, and Environmental Vulnerabilities of Gran Canaria and Lesvos Islands for Policy Interventions to Global Change

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The dynamic nature of small islands being geographically isolated and their perceived connectedness with global networks complicates research attempts to draw general conclusions on whether insularity leads to marginalization or strengthens their resilience for sustainable development.
Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Mazen Marouani, Takwa Boughanmi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Concrete in architecture: Redefining form, space, function, and insights from bibliometric analysis

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Concrete has become a cornerstone in architectural and engineering innovation, as it seamlessly integrates structural performance with artistic expression. Its evolution from ancient opus caementicium to contemporary ultra‐high‐performance concrete illustrates its adaptability to the change in technological, environmental, and design paradigms.
Mouhcine Benaicha, Khalid El Harrouni, Samir Kabouss   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of steel reinforced grout configuration, and reinforcement ratio on the flexural performance of strengthened continuous RC beams

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract The field of reinforced concrete (RC) strengthening continues to evolve as the construction industry seeks cost‐effective and sustainable alternatives to structural replacement. This study, therefore, aimed to comprehensively investigate the pioneering application of steel‐reinforced grout (SRG) for strengthening large‐scale, 3.5‐meter‐long ...
Mohamed Ibrahim, Usama Ebead, Abathar al‐Hamrani, Mohamed Rabie   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hurricane‐induced risk contagion in commercial real estate: Evidence from Hurricane Sandy

Real Estate Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines how hurricane‐induced destruction affects the prices of nearby undamaged commercial real estate properties, using Hurricane Sandy as a natural experiment. Using Real Capital Analytics transaction records spatially merged with Federal Emergency Management Agency building‐level damage data, we empirically employ a difference ...
Lu Fang, Lingxiao Li, David Scofield, Abdullah Yavas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contribution of geomatic technologies to the analysis of seismic resilience factors: Towards planning resilient territories after the Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The earthquake of September 8, 2023, with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale, struck Morocco's High Atlas region, causing severe human and material losses and challenging the perception of Morocco as a moderate seismicity zone.
El Moaden Nada, Mansour Majid, Benkirane Iman Meriem   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

In for a penny: An empirical study of earthquake experience and non‐pharmaceutical intervention effectiveness in the Marche region

Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract This study investigates whether prior exposure to natural disasters influenced individual compliance with non‐pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), specifically lockdown measures, during the Corona Virus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Focusing on the Marche region of Italy, which experienced a severe earthquake in 2016, we exploit
Vincenzo Alfano, Salvatore Capasso, Salvatore Ercolano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Influence of Site Class and Code Evolution on the Seismic Performance of a Four-Story Building [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The safety, performance, and sustainability of buildings are crucial, especially in seismically active regions. This study evaluates the seismic performance of a four-story office building designed under Indonesian seismic codes from 2002, 2012, and 2019.
Rabbani Nauval
doaj   +1 more source

The Restorative Frame: A Grounded Theory Study of Protective Factors for Foster Care Disruptions

Child &Family Social Work, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study used grounded theory to explore the protective factors for foster care placement disruptions. Twenty‐two interviews were conducted with foster parents, caseworkers and therapists involved with 14 older children or sibling sets who had undergone placement disruptions and were at high risk of experiencing future disruptions.
J. Wesley Furlong, Jillian Landers, Gaynor Yancey   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate change and seismic resilience: Key considerations for Alaska's infrastructure and built environment. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2023
Turner MM, Ghayoomi M, Duderstadt K, Brewer J, Kholodov A.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Green Innovation Optimization for Climate Change ESG Business Readiness: Role of Generative AI in BRICS Countries

European Financial Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change introduces new challenges for businesses which require them to find ways to be resilient. Green innovations contribute to boost Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)‐readiness leading to just transition without optimization.
Noman Arshed, Yassine Bakkar, Marco De Sisto, Mubbasher Munir, Shajara Ul‐Durar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source