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Watkins, Sharon M., Dennis M. Perrotta, Martha Stanbury, et al. "State-Level Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities." Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 5, S1 (2011): S134—S142. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/dmp.2011.26.
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ABSTRACTBackground: Prior assessments of public health readiness had identified gaps in radiation preparedness. In recent years, preparedness planning has involved an “all-hazards” approach. Current assessment of the national status related to radiation public health emergency preparedness capabilities at the state and local health department levels was needed.Methods: A survey of state health departments related to radiation readiness was undertaken in 2010 by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). States with nuclear power plants were instructed to consider their responses exclusive of capabilities and resources related to the plants given that the emergency response plans for nuclear power plants are specific and unique.Results: Thirty-eight (76%) state health departments responded to the survey, including 26 of the 31 states with nuclear power plants. Specific strengths noted at the state level included that the majority of states had a written radiation response plan and most plans include a detailed section for communications issues during a radiation emergency. In addition, more than half of the states indicated that their relationship with federal partners is sufficient to provide resources for radiation emergencies, indicating the importance states placed on federal resources and expertise. Specific weaknesses are discussed and include that most states had completed little to no planning for public health surveillance to assess potential human health impacts of a radiation event; less than half had written plans to address exposure assessment, environmental sampling, human specimen collection and analysis, and human health assessment. Few reported having sufficient resources to do public health surveillance, radiation exposure assessment, laboratory functions and other capabilities.Discussion: Levels of planning, resources and partnerships varied among states, those with nuclear power plants were better prepared. Gaps were evident in all states; however and additional training and resources are needed to ensure adequate levels of preparedness.Conclusion: Overall results of this assessment indicate that in most measures of public health capacity and capability, states are poorly prepared to adequately respond to a major radiation emergency event. Specific recommendations are noted in the discussion.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2011;5:S134-S142)
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Pettersen, Sigurd Solheim, Jose Jorge Garcia Agis, Carl Fredrik Rehn, Bjørn Egil Asbjørnslett, Per Olaf Brett, and Stein Ove Erikstad. "Latent capabilities in support of maritime emergency response." Maritime Policy & Management 47, no. 4 (2020): 479–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03088839.2019.1710611.
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Mushi, Nicholaus L., Fredrick Salukele, and Nicholaus Mwageni. "Disaster Management and Emergency Response Capability Assessment Indexes in Tanzania; Empirical Evidence from Dar es Salaam City." Journal of Management and Sustainability 15, no. 1 (2025): 154. https://doi.org/10.5539/jms.v15n1p154.
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The disaster management and emergency response capability assessment are put forth in this study to offer broad guidelines for various emergency management organization types. To evaluate the organization’s capability, five (policy and Legislations, infrastructure, personnel, technology, inter-agency coordination) elements are proposed from the capability assessment results, and suggestions are made for how the elements’ specifics should be. An improved mutual understanding of each agency’s perspective, resources, and capabilities for disaster management and emergency response operations turned out to be a significant advantage for this study. The study applied focus groups, expert consultation, and content analysis to various relevant documents to establish capabilities assessment indexes relevant to disaster management and emergency response capabilities in Tanzania. The application of Delphi method for expert consultations, the weights of indexes were determined using analytic hierarchy process and proportional distribution method. The existing emergency response capabilities were then evaluated and proved to be significant to improve the capabilities to both disaster management and emergency response in the city and Tanzania. To improve the capabilities for disaster management and emergency response operation in Tanzania, the study recommends to harmonize disaster management and emergency response regulations, policies and frameworks to align disaster management and emergency response strategies with international standards and the actual situation in the ground. Also to grab the investment opportunities in disaster management and emergency response infrastructure, technology, deployment of Artificial Intelligence, enhancement of collaborative governance and deep trust building among stakeholders and personnel development by prioritizing the workable systems (early warning, fire protections, public awareness campaigns) and trainings to personnel directly involved in the ground and planning levels.
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Larry, Rivera Tabajonda. "ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION." International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies 11, no. 1 (2024): 1–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819.
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<strong>Abstract:</strong><em> </em>The emergency response capabilities of Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services are of paramount importance in times of emergency at the airport. These capabilities are essential to safeguard the well-being of passengers, employees, stakeholders, and other airport users. The rapid and coordinated response during emergencies is imperative to mitigate potential risks, minimize damage, and ensure the overall safety of the airport complex. This study aimed to enhance the emergency response capabilities of the Manila International Airport Authority-Rescue and Firefighting Division by finding the gaps in response protocols and level of preparedness. The comprehensive review of the Literature and Studies, which were carefully selected for their relevance and applicability to this study, has provided the researcher with an extensive amount of relevant information. A survey questionnaire was distributed to a sample of sixty (60) MIAA-RFD personnel to identify the deficiencies in response protocol and evaluate the level of preparedness among key personnel. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative research design using random sampling techniques. The survey questionnaire was validated by experts in the field of emergency response to ensure the relevance of the data collected and the answers was analyzed employing qualitative approach. Various statistical tools were used including frequency and percentage to describe the demographic profile, mean distribution to determine the response protocol and level of preparedness of the participants, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test to determine significant differences. The study identified several areas that required enhancement and recommended that a regular training and preparedness exercises be conducted in order to adapt to evolving emergency scenarios, prioritize equipment maintenance and upgrades, improve communication systems, collaborate with relevant agencies, assess response protocols, provide tailored communication training programs, create a unified communication system, and conduct realistic emergency response drills and simulation exercises to enhance teamwork and coordination among emergency responders. <strong>Keywords:</strong> emergency response capabilities, Airport Rescue, Firefighting Services, emergency, airport. <strong>Title:</strong> ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES OF MANILA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING DIVISION <strong>Author:</strong> Larry Rivera Tabajonda <strong>International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies</strong> <strong>ISSN 2394-9716</strong> <strong>Vol. 11, Issue 1, January 2024 - February 2024</strong> <strong>Page No: 1-7</strong> <strong>Novelty Journals</strong> <strong>Website: www.noveltyjournals.com</strong> <strong>Published Date: 11-January-2024</strong> <strong>DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10487819</strong> <strong>Paper Download Link (Source)</strong> <strong>https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/ENHANCING%20EMERGENCY%20RESPONSE-11012024-1.pdf</strong>
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Hou, Yuyang, Chengze Mi, and Qian Huang. "Knowledge Sharing as a Safety Catalyst: The Dimensions of Safety Attitudes in Enhancing Sports Stadium Construction Workers’ Emergency Response." Buildings 14, no. 12 (2024): 3754. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings14123754.
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As the scale and complexity of sports stadium construction projects around the world continue to grow, the safety risks faced by workers are becoming increasingly severe. In particular, the emergency response capabilities of workers have become a key factor affecting construction safety when dealing with unexpected accidents. However, there is still a relative lack of systematic exploration of the factors affecting the emergency response capabilities of sports stadium construction workers in existing research, especially the complex impact of multidimensional safety attitudes and knowledge sharing on this ability. This study focuses on the intersection of safety management and organizational behavior, analyzing how the safety awareness, safety behavior, safety culture, and safety responsibility of stadium construction workers affect their emergency response capabilities. It further explores the mediating role of knowledge sharing in this process. Through structural equation model (SEM) analysis of survey data, this study found that although safety culture did not directly affect emergency response capabilities, it had a significant indirect effect through knowledge sharing. Safety awareness did not significantly improve emergency response capabilities through knowledge sharing. In contrast, safety behavior and safety responsibility both had a significant direct and indirect impact on workers’ emergency response capabilities. This study not only provides a new theoretical framework for improving the emergency response capabilities of construction workers, but also reveals the potential value of knowledge sharing as a safety management tool. The research results have certain guiding significance for the future safety management policy design of large and complex construction projects such as sports stadiums. It emphasizes the synergistic effect of promoting knowledge sharing and comprehensively improving safety attitudes in emergency response, which will provide a scientific basis for more efficient construction safety management.
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Raman, Murali, Terry Ryan, Murray E. Jennex, and Lorne Olfman. "Wiki Technology and Emergency Response." International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management 2, no. 1 (2010): 49–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jiscrm.2010120405.
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This article is about the design and implementation of a wiki-based knowledge management system for improving emergency response. Most organizations face difficult challenges in managing knowledge for emergency response, but it is crucial for response effectiveness that such challenges be overcome. Organizational members must share the knowledge needed to plan for emergencies. They also must be able during an emergency to access relevant plans and communicate about their responses to it. This study, which employed action research methods, suggests that wiki technology can be used to manage knowledge for emergency response. It also suggests that effective use of a knowledge management system for emergency response requires thorough training, a knowledge-sharing culture, and a good fit between emergency-response tasks and system capabilities.
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Tu, Shu Juan, and Ling Yu Zhang. "Integration and Improvement Research on Emergency Information Management and Response Capabilities for Local Government." Applied Mechanics and Materials 687-691 (November 2014): 5093–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.687-691.5093.
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Local government plays an important role in emergency management. The improvement of emergency management and emergency response of local government will benefit to improve the overall emergency management and response efficiency of government. Thus, the paper analyzed the existing emergency planning and its emergency policies to find out weakness in their response to emergency. With the basic theory of emergency management, the paper analyzed the status of emergency management of local government. Finally, the paper proposed improvement strategies to improve the effectiveness of emergency resources management of local government.
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Kantin, Roger, Michel Albrecht, Joseph Blanc, and Claudine Le Mut Tiercelin. "EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES AT CEDRE." International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings 1995, no. 1 (1995): 850–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.7901/2169-3358-1995-1-850.
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ABSTRACT French response capabilities in case of accidental water pollution are based on CEDRE's expertise in mitigation of both oil and chemical spills in marine and inland waters. As an association under the Ministry of the Environment, CEDRE acts for national organizations (such as the French Navy or Civil Security) or for private companies (oil and shipping companies). Its help can be provided from a distance (by phone/fax) or on the scene of the operation.
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Myronenko, Viktor, Tetiana Hrushevska, Halyna Vasilova, and Oksana Yurchenko. "Calculations of emergency response capabilities as parameters of the queueing system." MATEC Web of Conferences 390 (2024): 03014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202439003014.
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The article defines as a scientific problem that requires research the development of a sufficiently simple (for use “in field conditions”) methodology for calculating the capabilities of forces and means of response to man-made, natural and military emergency situations. It is noted that many researchers used the mathematical apparatus of the queueing theory, as well as process modelling with the help of appropriate software, for the theoretical analysis of similar tasks. It is shown that to solve the problem, it is possible to use a mathematical model of the M/M/1 type queueing system (QS), which takes into account the probabilistic nature of the processes of occurrence of emergency situations and response to them, while it was supplemented with an analytical method of calculating the parameters of the QS, which ensure the necessary capability of the forces and means of emergency response. The results of the study are suitable for practical use by emergency services to quickly determine the required number of rescue or repair crews, sanitary teams, vehicles, etc., their equipment and capabilities in responding to emergency situations and overcoming their consequences.
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McCourt, Elizabeth, and Kaitlyn Watson. "Evaluation of a pharmacy emergency response conference workshop." Pharmacy Education 23, no. 1 (2023): 412–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.412419.
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Background: The importance of pharmacists' involvement in disasters is becoming increasingly recognised in the literature. The aim of this project was to determine the effectiveness of a disaster workshop in improving pharmacy staff’s perceived capabilities to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Methods: A disaster workshop was provided at a pharmacy conference. The workshop incorporated an evolving emergency scenario in which participants worked through activities pertaining to the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery cycles. The attendees were invited to complete a previously validated pre-post survey assessing their perceptions of their skills and capabilities in the components of disaster management. Results: The pre-post survey was completed by 31 attendees. After the workshop, participants' perceptions of their ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from a disaster significantly improved (p=0.004, 0.013, and 0.013, respectively). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that a conference disaster workshop can improve the understanding and perceived disaster capabilities of health-system pharmacy personnel.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Emergency response capabilities"
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Chigani, Amine. "A Campus Situational Awareness and Emergency Response Management System Architecture." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/26782.
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The history of university, college, and high school campuses is eventful with man-made tragedies ensuing a tremendous loss of life. Virginia Tech's April 16 shooting ignited the discussion about balancing openness and safety in open campus environments. Existing campus safety solutions are characterized by addressing bits and pieces of the problem. The perfect example is the recent influx in demand for Electronic Notification Systems (ENS) by many educational institutions following the tragedies at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University. Installing such systems is important, as it is an essential part of an overall solution. However, without a comprehensive, innovative understanding of the requirements for an institution-wide solution that enables effective security control and efficient emergency response, the proposed solutions will always fall short.
This dissertation describes an architecture for SINERGY (campuS sItuational awareNess and Emergency Response manaGement sYstem) – a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)-based network-centric system of systems that provides a comprehensive, institution-wide, software-based solution for balancing safety and openness on any campus environment. SINERGY architecture addresses three main capabilities: Situational awareness (SA), security control (SC), and emergency response management (ERM). A safe and open campus environment can be realized through the development of a network-centric system that enables the creation of a COP of the campus environment shared by all campus entities. Having a COP of what goes on campus at any point in time is key to enabling effective SC measures to be put in place. Finally, common SA and effective SC lay the foundation for an efficient and successful ERM in the case of a man-made tragedy.
Because this research employs service orientation principles to architect SINERGY, this dissertation also addresses a critical area of research with regards to SOA; that area is SOA security. Security has become a critical concern when it comes to SOA-based network-centric systems of systems due the nature of business practices today, which emphasize dynamic sharing of information and services among independent partners. As a result, the line between internal and external organization networks and services has been blurred making it difficult to assess the security quality of SOA environments. In order to do this evaluation effectively, a hierarchy of security indicators is developed. The proposed hierarchy is incorporated in a well-established evaluation methodology to provide a structured approach for assessing the security of an SOA-based network-centric system of systems.
Another area of focus in this dissertation is the architecting process. With the advent of potent network technology, software/system engineering has evolved from a traditional platform-centric focus into a network-centric paradigm where the “system of systems” perspective has been the norm. Under this paradigm, architecting has become a critical process in the life cycle of software/system engineering. The need for a structured description of the architecting process is undeniable. This dissertation fulfills that need and provides a structured description of the process of architecting a software-based network-centric system of systems. The architecting process is described using a set of goals that are specific to architecting, and the associated specific practices that enable the realization of these goals. The architecting process description presented herein is intended to guide the software/system architects.<br>Ph. D.
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Jankowski, Thaddeus K. Sr. "Planning for success: constructing a first responder planning methodology for homeland security." Thesis, Monterey California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/2275.
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CHDS State/Local<br>Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited<br>The planning methodologies used today by most U.S. fire departments are excellent for traditional missions, but wholly inadequate for the threats posed by terrorism. Planning in the fire service and the rest of the first responder community historically has relied on a one-dimensional approach that uses a scenario-based planning (SBP) methodology. This thesis argues that the fire service and others in the first responder community will be able to contribute to homeland security missions much more effectively, and efficiently, by switching to specially adapted versions of capabilities-based planning. This thesis proposes a new integrated planning methodology that combines the planning strengths of scenariobased planning, threat-based planning, and capabilities-based planning. The new method identifies capabilities that could be used to manage and mitigate the consequences of the different types of contingencies within the various response spectrums. It allows an organization to perform analysis and efficiency studies to evaluate the different spectrums of contingencies against existing capabilities and create a menu of capabilities necessary for the first responder to respond to all its missions, including immediate threats and terrorism, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.<br>Battalion Chief, Fire Department City of New York
Books on the topic "Emergency response capabilities"
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United States. Dept. of Transportation., ed. Speeding response, saving lives: Automatic vehicle location capabilities for emergency services. U.S. Dept. of Transportation, 1999.
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United States. Dept. of Transportation, ed. Speeding response, saving lives: Automatic vehicle location capabilities for emergency services. U.S. Dept. of Transportation, 1999.
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J, Vilardo Frank, and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. Division of Safeguards and Transportation., eds. Survey of state and tribal emergency response capabilities for radiological transportation incidents. Division of Safeguards and Transportation, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 1990.
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Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program, United States. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and Battelle Memorial Institute, eds. A guide for assessing community emergency response needs and capabilities for hazardous materials releases. Transportation Research Board, 2011.
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United States. Government Accountability Office. Catastrophic disasters: Enhanced leadership, capabilities, and accountability controls will improve the effectiveness of the nation's preparedness, response, and recovery system : report to congressional committees. U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 2006.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response. Assessing the capabilities and coordination of the federal emergency response teams: Hearing before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, May 1, 2007. U.S. G.P.O., 2009.
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United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA-HUD-Independent Agencies. Local prevention and response capabilities: Hearing before a subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session : special hearing, October 25, 2001, Washington, DC. U.S. G.P.O., 2002.
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Office, General Accounting. Combating terrorism: Federal response teams provide varied capabilities : opportunities remain to improve coordination : report to Congressional requesters. The Office, 2000.
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Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (U.S.). Assessing the threat: First annual report to the President and the Congress of the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction. [RAND], 1999.
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Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (U.S.). For Ray Downey: Third annual report to the President and the Congress of the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction. [RAND], 2001.
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Bastide, Loïs. "Emergency capabilities." In Managing the Global Health Response to Epidemics. Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781351263047-6.
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Middleton, Max E. "Joint Leveraging of Industrial and Community Assets: A Partnership Between Industry and the Community to Improve Emergency Response Capabilities." In Emergency Planning Preparedness, Prevention & Response. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470924839.ch6.
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Hensley, Lisa E., John D. Klena, Jason T. DeBoer, et al. "9 Laboratory Needs for Research Response." In Principles and Practice of Emergency Research Response. Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48408-7_11.
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AbstractPublic health emergencies are complex and dynamic situations. Outbreaks vary in size and geographical location, and the populations affected may not be limited to humans. Over the last decade, there has been a growing recognition of the need to respond aggressively and comprehensively as early as possible to minimize the potential public health and economic impacts. At the most basic level, laboratory testing identifies infected individuals, animals, and/or contaminated environmental inputs. Laboratories provide data to inform control measures, guide clinical care, and enable response research. For clinical studies, the laboratory may generate data that determine participant eligibility, assist with monitoring participant safety and well-being, or address primary and secondary endpoints. The laboratory’s capacity may limit the study enrollment rate and the completion of essential analyses. Laboratories must be able to deploy rapidly, adapt to changing needs, and generate the highest quality data to protect public health and response efforts. Reliable clinical laboratory data are essential in the determination of candidate therapeutic and vaccine safety and efficacy. In this chapter, we discuss the factors that should be considered for planning and establishing laboratory capabilities, the roles of the laboratory in conducting emergency response research, unique challenges of low-resource environments, potential challenges in establishing and maintaining high-quality laboratory support, as well as recent advances in response-based laboratory science.
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Sina, Barbara, and John Tierney. "33.3 In Practice: Capacity Building for Research Ethics Review in Low- and Middle-Income Countries." In Principles and Practice of Emergency Research Response. Springer International Publishing, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48408-7_53.
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AbstractAll research with human participants must undergo ethical review by a research ethics committee with jurisdiction over the location of a proposed research study. Recent global infectious disease outbreaks have exposed shortcomings even in otherwise well-functioning ethical review systems in developed countries when they must meet the urgent demands of outbreak research. Moreover, relatively little global health research funding and resources have supported development of research ethics review system capacities in low- and middle-income countries. Countries with less robust ethics review systems and limited current support, less pertinent expertise, and lower administrative capabilities have been even more affected by emergency outbreaks. To be better prepared for the next outbreak or other public health emergencies, research partners must make every effort to support sustainable development of local resources and institutions, oversight of ongoing research, and review of new research proposals. This chapter will concentrate on three areas: (1) evaluation of existing research ethics review capacity, (2) partnering and exchange to immediately address gaps and needs, and (3) developing future research infrastructure and capacity to ensure epidemic ethics preparedness.
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Arnaudo, Edoardo, Luca Bruno, Federico Oldani, et al. "SAFERS: Structured Approaches for Forest Fire Emergencies in Resilient Societies." In Security Informatics and Law Enforcement. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-62083-6_4.
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AbstractForest fires, exacerbated by the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, remain a pressing concern. Developing effective forest fire emergency management systems is paramount to mitigate the impacts of future events. The SAFERS project (Structured Approaches for Forest fire Emergencies in Resilient Societies) addresses this challenge by proposing a modular and comprehensive Emergency Management System (EMS) encompassing all phases of the emergency management cycle. The main backbone of SAFERS is composed of Intelligent Services (ISs) linked with a web-based platform allowing data visualization and end-user interactions. These services integrate diverse data sources, including Earth Observation data, meteorological forecasts, and crowdsourced information. Through advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, the ISs enable early warnings, rapid fire detection, propagation prediction, postevent assessment, and monitoring of soil recovery. This work focuses on these services and on the methodologies applied within SAFERS to enhance decision-making capabilities, facilitate effective response strategies, and promote resilience in the face of forest fire emergencies.
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Raman, Murali, Terry Ryan, Murray E. Jennex, and Lorne Olfman. "Wiki Technology and Emergency Response." In Managing Crises and Disasters with Emerging Technologies. IGI Global, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0167-3.ch005.
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This paper is about the design and implementation of a wiki-based knowledge management system for improving emergency response. Most organizations face difficult challenges in managing knowledge for emergency response, but it is crucial for response effectiveness that such challenges be overcome. Organizational members must share the knowledge needed to plan for emergencies. They also must be able during an emergency to access relevant plans and communicate about their responses to it. This study, which employed action research methods, suggests that wiki technology can be used to manage knowledge for emergency response. It also suggests that effective use of a knowledge management system for emergency response requires thorough training, a knowledge-sharing culture, and a good fit between emergency-response tasks and system capabilities.
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Kaur, Bhupinder, Avneet Kaur, Shivansh Rai, Disket Angmo, and Poonam Kukana. "AI POWERED INCIDENT RESPONSE." In Artificial Intelligence and the Cybersecurity Revolution: Innovations and Implications. Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd., 2025. https://doi.org/10.58532/nbennuraicr6.
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This chapter discusses the application of AIpowered incident response systems in modern emergency management, highlighting the integration of predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and real-time coordination between agencies. It reviews existing solutions, such as emergency response platforms and cybersecurity systems, pointing out their limitations, including fragmentation, delayed responses, and lack of predictive capabilities. The proposed AI-driven systems are designed to overcome these challenges by offering predictive models, contextual analysis, and improved coordination. Through AI algorithms, such systems can anticipate incidents, optimize responses, and ensure efficient resource allocation. The chapter emphasizes the impact of AI in enhancing the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of incident response processes.
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Bryant, Jeffrey L., Daniel M. Sosin, Tim W. Wiedrich, and Stephen C. Redd. "Emergency Operations Centers and Incident Management Structure." In The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780190933692.003.0016.
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Domestically and internationally, Emergency Operation Centers and Incident Management Systems provide a structure and framework to coordinate preparedness and response activities. This chapter provides a US perspective on emergency response systems, but the concepts have been successfully implemented in other countries. Public health responses are often complex, requiring adaptive leadership and flexible systems to be effective as information is received, analyzed, and shared with response partners and affected populations. Familiarity with the emergency management principles underlying these frameworks can help rapidly integrate field epidemiology expertise into response operations. Emergency Operations Centers typically become activated when an entity (local, regional, district, prefecture, state) responsible for maintaining routine public health and medical systems becomes overwhelmed in a crisis. Preparedness activities, such as preestablished organizational structures, protocols and policies, mutual aid and resource-sharing agreements, trained staff, and mechanisms to procure necessary capabilities can bring resources together for a rapid and effective response.
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Stoykov Mitko. "Crisis and emergency response capabilities – Republic of Bulgaria." In NATO Science for Peace and Security Series - E: Human and Societal Dynamics. IOS Press, 2013. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-315-5-18.
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Prof. Mitko Stoykov in his speech he gave introduction in the Bulgarian case. Further he explained the Crisis and Emergency management capabilities of Bulgaria. The bases for the functioning of the system are the legal and normative documents which were briefly mentioned. After that Prof. Stoykov continued with the Crisis and Emergency Management System (CEMS), their training and interoperability. Next in his presentation was the cooperation of the Bulgarian and Allied CEMS and in the end with the problems that CEMS are facing.
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Tatham, Peter, Catherine M. Ball, Yong Wu, and Pete Diplas. "Using Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems to Support Humanitarian Logistic Operations." In Smart Technologies for Emergency Response and Disaster Management. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2575-2.ch010.
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Whilst there has been some limited use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) as part of the response to natural disasters, to date these have typically employed short range mini or micro systems. Using a case study of Cyclone Winston that struck Fiji in February 2016, this chapter demonstrates the potential for long endurance aircraft (LE-RPAS) to support the humanitarian logistic operations through the use of their high quality optics and communications capabilities. In doing so, it offers a high level route map for the development of the people, process and technology requirements that will be needed to underpin the future deployments of LE-RPAS in providing support to humanitarian activities.
Conference papers on the topic "Emergency response capabilities"
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Stanzione, Kaydon, Michael Baiada, and Richard Ruff. "An Investigation of Emergency Flight Operations with Vertical Flight Aircraft in Class B Airspace." In Vertical Flight Society 73rd Annual Forum & Technology Display. The Vertical Flight Society, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4050/f-0073-2017-12215.
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This paper investigates how vertical flight aircraft operations can more efficiently mesh with airline arrival and departure flows in both emergency and non-emergency conditions within Class B airspace. Specifically, Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations (HAAO) are merged with the results of FAA studies addressing Aircraft Arrival Management Systems. The unique flight capabilities of vertical flight aircraft must be optimized to provide rapid emergency response while permitting queued airlines to land with minimal to no delay. FAA's NextGen and specific HAAO procedural and equipment mandates offer improved aircrew situational assessment that results in improved safety. However, wide-area emergencies place high demands on multi-jurisdictional military, police, and helicopter air ambulance interoperability and integrated Command and Control. The ever-increasing threat of terrorism and natural disasters combined with escalating passenger travel increases the risk of near misses and accidents in Class B. During emergencies HAAO, which generally operate under airline take-off and landing approach paths, should be queued to still allow airlines to safely land, particularly if they are unable to reroute or have a minimum fuel issue. Class B airspace can become quickly congested and hazardous given multi-jurisdictional operators who may not be intimately familiar with the airport, hospitals, landing zones, and airspace procedures, ultimately presenting unique challenges to ATC and aircraft operators. Affordable solutions such as the Airborne Flight Reporting System (AFRS) can be integrated with Aircraft Arrival Management Systems to provide real-time Command and Control, interoperability, and situational assessment resulting in a common operating picture for multi-jurisdictional first responders, ATC and airlines.
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Lidumnieks, Toms, Armands Celms, and Ivars Bergmanis. "APPLICATION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY FOR FLOOD RISK MONITORING AND MODELING." In 24th SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference 2024. STEF92 Technology, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2024v/3.2/s11.02.
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The increasing frequency and intensity of flood events necessitate innovative approaches for effective monitoring and modeling to mitigate risks. This article explores the application of drone technology in flood risk management, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods. Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and advanced sensors can rapidly collect spatial data, enabling detailed topographic assessments and hydrological modeling. Their ability to access hard-to-reach areas allows for real-time monitoring of flood-prone regions and infrastructure, improving response times during emergency situations. Case studies illustrate the successful use of drones in flood risk assessment, mapping, and data validation, demonstrating their potential to enhance decision-making for urban planning and disaster preparedness. Drone applications in flood management encompass a range of functionalities that enhance monitoring, modeling and response strategies. Drones helps and use for Data collection and mapping; Real time monitoring; Risk assessment; Damage assessment - this rapid assessment supports emergency response efforts and aids in recovery planning; Enviromental monitoring; Drones could integrate with other technologies - Geographical information systems (GIS) and data analytics tools to enhance flood modeling and prediction capabilities. The integration of aerial imagery and remote sensing data into flood models underscores the transformative role of drone technology in building resilient communities against flooding. This article emphasizes the need for further research and collaboration across disciplines to optimize drone applications in flood risk management. The aim of the research is Examine modern drone technologies and their application in flood risk monitoring; The adoption of drone technology in flood management provides a cost - effective, efficient, and innovative approach that significantly enchances preparednes and resilience against flooding events. To fulfill the research aim, certain objectives must be completed: 1. Evaluate currently available drone sensors and their use in data collection for flood modeling; 2. Assess the processes involved in modern flood risk monitoring and modeling; 3. To analyse the area of Latvia that are currently most exposed to flood risk and to assess what are the key conditions that contribute to them; 4. Evaluate the integration of drone technologies and their data into a modern flood monitoring and modeling system.
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Minkova-Walker, Mirela, and Jacob Cook. "Automating Tilt-Wing Aircraft: A Comprehensive Framework." In Vertical Flight Society 81st Annual Forum and Technology Display. The Vertical Flight Society, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4050/f-0081-2025-105.
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Dufour Aerospace designs and manufactures an automated tilt-wing aircraft for critical cargo delivery missions. Emphasizing operational efficiency, the platform integrates path generation and tracking techniques tailored for the unique dynamics of tilt-wing flight and builds upon the existing lower level control. While there exist a myriad of methods for high-level aircraft automation ranging from PID to MPC, they often require a trade-off between complexity and the capability to handle non-linear dynamics of the system they are controlling. Hence, a lightweight, deterministic geometric path generation approach using clothoid-based transitions between three waypoints and a robust SO(3)- based path tracking controller adapted for tilt-wing dynamics are presented. Additionally, a high-level automation framework is introduced that includes failure mode handling for GNSS loss and communication breakdowns. This system ensures mission continuity and operational safety while supporting flexible mission planning. The methods are validated through extensive flight testing on both small and large-scale aircraft. The latter prove the scalability, safety, and reliability of the presented solution for tilt-wing aircraft automation and enhance the aircraft's capabilities in real-world emergency response and complex operational scenarios.
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Chalgham, Wadie, Mihai Diaconeasa, Khalid Elgazzar, and Abdennour Seibi. "A Smart Pipeline Monitoring and Emergency Response System Using Web Services." In ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2019-11825.
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Abstract The Smart Pipeline Monitoring System introduced in this paper demonstrates a proof-of-concept for replicating a full-scale water pipeline system that is able to monitor the pipeline health and respond to hazard conditions through the use of multiple sensors and a statistical monitoring control strategy. The system aims at mitigating the effects of common sources of damage that occur in pipelines, such as leaks and overheating, by offering real time data visualization and autonomous actions in case of emergencies. The data visualization is provided by a desktop user interface and a mobile application. In the case of a detected anomaly, described by out-of-bounds/out-of-statistical control conditions detected by the sensors, the system is programmed to shut off its pump and alert the supervisors by SMS instantly. The proposed monitoring system will enhance remote pipeline monitoring and structural safety by offering real-time data and automatic emergency response capabilities. Our experimental results and prototype implementation show that the proposed system effectively detects anomaly conditions under various realistic scenarios and takes necessary safety measures to prevent further damages.
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Shu, Weipeng, Yawei Mao, and Zhi Zeng. "Improving the Effectiveness of the Off-Site Response to a Nuclear Emergency by Increasing Public Participation." In 2017 25th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icone25-67825.
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To ensure that adequate protective actions are in place for the public, a salient lesson learned from Fukushima is the necessity to improve the effectiveness of the off-site response, namely the effective implementation of protective actions in a nuclear emergency. Among recent research on nuclear emergency, little attention has been paid to public participation, where the disconnect between the public and authorities, and its negative effect on emergency response exist. This study conducted an analytic discussion on the effectiveness of off-site nuclear emergency, from the standpoint of public participation. The two key factors contributing to effective emergency responses in a nuclear emergency were identified to be the feasibility of emergency plans and the adequacy of emergency preparedness (EP), to which the passive role the public has been playing does no good. First, nuclear emergency plans are developed unilaterally by emergency managers and authorities, without the public involved. This government-centric planning process usually fails to meet the actual needs of the residents should a nuclear accident occur, consequently impairing the feasibility of emergency plans. As regards EP, emergency management’s efforts have long been dedicated to maintain the response capabilities of emergency response personnel, while overlooking the EP of the public. In this case, the public will not be well-prepared for an emergency. Corresponding to the deficiencies stated above, possible solutions to improve the overall effectiveness of off-site emergency response were proposed, from the perspective of increasing public participation. First, to make emergency plans feasible and comprehensive, 1) the public can be incorporated in planning process to consider their needs in emergency plans, 2) emergency plans should be periodically assessed and updated accordingly, based on the up-to-date socio-demographic information. Second, to ensure the effective implementation of EP, 1) the public should be educated more on the knowledge of radiation protection and emergency response, in a participatory rather than informational way, 2) More-realistic nuclear exercises, such as evacuation drills of the population-at-risk, could be cautiously carried out, to test whether the public are well-prepared under emergency conditions. Finally, a precondition of broad public participation is that the public have interest in nuclear emergency. To this end, information communication technologies, should be widely utilized in nuclear emergency to generate public interest, by facilitating two-way communication and displaying the emergency-related information in an easy-to-read way. This study indicates that nuclear emergency should not be a process dominated by emergency managers alone, since the public are not only the protected but also the true first responders in nuclear accidents. Wider public participation should be incorporated into the whole process of emergency management, from planning to preparedness, to maximize the effectiveness of the off-site response to a nuclear emergency.
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Kröckel, Pavlina. "Redefining Emergency Services with Generative AI: Insights from a preliminary literature review." In 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2024). AHFE International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005099.
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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly generative AI (GenAI), has opened new frontiers in various sectors including emergency services. We present the results of a preliminary literature review of the current research on generative AI in emergency departments with a focus on use cases and their implications. We systematically examine peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and practical implementations to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in this growing field. Our findings underscore the need for ongoing research, ethical considerations, and cross-sector collaboration to fully leverage AI's capabilities to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency response.
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Zografos, Kostas G., and Christos Douligeris. "Integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Technologies for Improving the Emergency Response Capabilities of Electric Utilities." In Vehicle Navigation & Instrument Systems. SAE International, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.4271/912739.
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"Integrating geographic information system (GIS) and automatic vehicle location (AVL) technologies for improving the emergency response capabilities of electric utilities." In 1991 Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference. IEEE, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/vnis.1991.205752.
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Bychenko, Artem, Maksym Udovenko, Vitalii Nuianzin, and Andriy Berezovskyi. "Remote Visual Information System for Identification of Dangerous Substances Using Unmanned Aircrafts." In International Scientific Applied Conference "Problems of Emergency Situations". Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/p-i5mfl9.
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Development of a functional model of the process of creating a knowledge base on the recognition of objects and actions of the enemy on the basis of neural networks and fuzzy logic. The aim of the work is to develop a set of software and hardware designed for remote identification of hazardous substances by machine visual recognition of information signs of dangerous goods with the output of relevant information to the means of visual display (interface). Recommendations concerning providing UAVs with the necessary technical means to monitor the zone of emergencies are analyzed. The recommendations of the organization of radio communication between the UAV and the operator depending on the range of the UAV departure, terrain conditions etc are analyzed and given. The structural scheme of the complex of remote recognition of HC in the form of blocks, units and software and hardware is developed. As a result of the analysis of programming systems, it was found that Python programming language is the best choice to ensure the full operation of the software due to the built-in capabilities and the involvement of third-party frameworks. A database containing information on more than 3.000 HCs with detailed recommendations for emergency response is developed. The hardware and software complex for remote identification of dangerous substances by machine visual recognition of information signs of dangerous goods by UAV, consisting of unmanned aerial platform with photo-video recording means, data transmission system to ground control station, PC for processing results and related software are substantiated and developed. A test of the UAV's capabilities in recognizing danger signs with UN numbers in different lighting conditions was tested. In all cases, the HC was accurately identified. The ideas and methods proposed in this article will allow to create cheap and simple tools for rescue units of Ukraine, which deal with the consequences of emergencies related to the leakage of HCs.
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Maskari, Mubarak, Zayid Habsy, Jawahar Kumar Murugiah, and Lesley Tallentire. "Safeguarding the Most Valuable Asset in Critical Sour Facilities." In ADIPEC. SPE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/211798-ms.
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Abstract The relevance is on South of Oman operating critical sour fields with high pressure (500- 1000bar), H2S, CO2 up to 10% and 25% respectively. The field operations team, maintenance personnel, contractors, vendors conduct their activities with proper PPE adhering to safe operating procedures. However, during emergency, there is always a challenge to track, reach out and respond to people within Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) extending to 100's of Sq.Km. This paper highlights the challenges in Emergency Response process - release of H2S gas cloud and the solution by embracing the digital technologies during these "mission critical" operations A project had been taken on board to address the above-mentioned Emergency response challenges for real time tracking of all workforces including contractors within EPZ area and respond in a timely manner. Four key critical sour operating facilities with different complexities, infrastructure, and aging order had been considered. Company together with solution supplier had selected a cloud connected personal gas monitoring device with real time location tracking, voice over capability and multi gas sensors after thorough evaluation of sensor compatibility, Compliance to standards, Data security, Total Cost of Ownership and Deployment Staircase. Implementation had been mapped adhering the baseline stipulated in corporate Emergency Response Procedure including the mitigation controls Different valid observations are recorded from the team travelling to sour wells / Manifolds scattered at remote locations with distance ranging from 20 km to 80 km from the central processing Facility and field operating personnel working in High pressure, sour Gas Injection compressors with discharge pressure up to 450barg. The application has been scaled to cover the red zones as well yellow zones for tracking people in Central processing Facility. Well defined feedback strategy based on Bottom-Up approach, sessions with super users, Dynamic scenarios as part of routine emergency drill with the front-line team together with key stakeholders had resulted in enhancements along the product roll out. Flexibility in accessing the application from control room, Local Emergency Control Centre through office domain Network and the data visualization were proven to compliment the present emergency response capabilities. Ultimately, the team could react, respond, and reach out to people during H2S gas release scenario in a timely manner The team has adopted Industry 4.0 digital transformation - cloud hosted Software as a Service application with real time data available at endpoints, accessible through Role bases access control privileges. The Post Implementation Review results on sensors, application, effect on work process and culture will be part of the detailed presentation
Reports on the topic "Emergency response capabilities"
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Vilardo, F. J., E. L. Mitter, J. A. Palmer, H. C. Briggs, and J. Fesenmaier. Survey of state and tribal emergency response capabilities for radiological transportation incidents. Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), 1990. http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/6957130.
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Wakefield, Benjamin. Opportunities for the European Union to Strengthen Biosecurity in Africa. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.55163/hbpq5439.
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The European Union (EU) has a long history of commitment to improving biological security and supporting multilateral approaches to arms controls and non-proliferation. It has supported various biosecurity programmes in recent years and continues to increase its financial support towards these, with a focus on the universalization of the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540. More recently, through Council Decision 2021/2072/ CFSP, the EU has committed even further to strengthening biosafety and biosecurity capabilities in Africa, with more meaningful collaboration and an increase in the local and regional ownership of projects. This provides an opportunity for the EU to continue to broaden its approach and improve coordination with international partners. In particular focus is the newly formed European Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), as it develops its international activities. However, there is still a demonstrated need to strengthen biosecurity-related capacities and capabilities across Africa. This paper highlights the significant opportunities for EU engagement and coordination with international initiatives, such as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Biosafety and Biosecurity Initiative (BBI) 2021–2025 Strategic Plan and the Global Partnership Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa.
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Smith, Clint, Damarys Acevedo-Acevedo, Fahmi Atwain, et al. Deployable Resilient Installation Water Purification and Treatment System (DRIPS) : geoenabled water production and disinfection systems for installations. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/48374.
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The Deployable Resilient Installation water Purification and treatment System (DRIPS) was delivered to aid an Organic Industrial Base in increasing their Installation Status Report–Mission Capacity (ISR-MC) score from black to green as part of a Course of Action (COA) within their Installation Energy and Water Plan (IEWP). DRIPS was also intended to help them be better prepared for the future in meeting their water and energy requirement goals for sustainment of critical missions. The IEWP ISR-MC requirements were met upon implementation of this project. Overall, the purpose of the DRIPS is to be a critical asset in disaster response and military operations, providing a reliable and effective means of producing potable water and disinfection in challenging and unpredictable environments. Its adaptability, mobility, and comprehensive water treatment capabilities make it an invaluable resource for addressing water-related emergencies and water disruptions and for sustaining critical missions. It also addresses a point of need by improving the ability to meet demands, reducing convoy requirements and the logistical footprint, facilitating the endurance of expeditionary forces, and ensuring the well-being of affected installations during times of disaster response, training operations, normal water disruptions, and emergency preparation.
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Becerra-Stasiewicz, Natalie, Peter Stynoski, Clint Arnett, et al. Flood resilience of individual traditional building materials. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49446.
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The Construction Engineering Research Laboratory of the Engineer Research and Development Center is addressing emergency response and disaster relief capabilities in collaboration with the National Park Service, specifically related to the flood hardening and rehabilitation of historical structures. This report describes efforts to enhance the available data for assessing the resilience of individual historical building materials against flood conditions. In the context of official classification language, the experiments described by this report intended to mimic the effects of moving black water containing mold and sewage but lacking other harmful pollutants. Methods resemble those prescribed by ASTM standards E3075-16 and D7789-12, with minor adjustments to improve variable isolation. Pieces of individual historical building materials were scientifically subjected to simulated floods containing biological surrogates of mold and sewage. Water absorption by the materials and viability of bacteria and mold were measured throughout the experiment. Additional study is required to fully understand flood resilience of historical coatings on a variety of substrates.
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Smith, Clint, Osvaldo Alomar, Ilea Diaz Lluberes, et al. The Arctic Deployable Resilient Installation Water Purification and Treatment System (DRIPS): Microgrid Integration with Geoenabled Water Production and Disinfection Systems for Installations. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49372.
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The purpose of the Arctic Deployable Resilient Installation water Purification and treatment System (DRIPS) is to be a critical asset in disaster response and military operations by providing a reliable and effective means of producing potable water and disinfection in a challenging and unpredictable environment, such as in an extremely cold climate. The objective of this effort was to deliver, integrate, and demonstrate the Arctic DRIPS to show that it can provide drinkable water to users of the microgrid within polar climate zones. Its adaptability, mobility, and comprehensive water treatment capabilities make it an invaluable resource for addressing water-related emergencies and water disruptions and for sustaining critical missions. It also addresses a point of need by improving the ability to meet demands while reducing convoy requirements and the logistical foot-print and ensuring the well-being of affected installations during disaster responses, training operations, normal water disruptions, and emergency preparation. The DRIPS was delivered to Fort Wainwright, a sub-Arctic installation, to demonstrate the integration of a water treatment component within a microgrid structure and to help them be better prepared to meet their water and energy requirement goals. The microgrid integration requirements were met upon implementation of this project.
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Lehtimaki, Susanna, Aisling Reidy, Kassim Nishtar, Sara Darehschori, Andrew Painter, and Nina Schwalbe. Independent Review and Investigation Mechanisms to Prevent Future Pandemics: A Proposed Way Forward. United Nations University International Institute for Global Health, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.37941/rr/2021/1.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous challenges for national economies, livelihoods, and public services, including health systems. In January 2021, the World Health Organization proposed an international treaty on pandemics to strengthen the political commitment towards global pandemic preparedness, control, and response. The plan is to present a draft treaty to the World Health Assembly in May 2021. To inform the design of a support system for this treaty, we explored existing mechanisms for periodic reviews conducted either by peers or an external group as well as mechanisms for in-country investigations, conducted with or without country consent. Based on our review, we summarized key design principles requisite for review and investigation mechanisms and explain how these could be applied to pandemics preparedness, control, and response in global health. While there is no single global mechanism that could serve as a model in its own right, there is potential to combine aspects of existing mechanisms. A Universal Periodic Review design based on the model of human rights treaties with independent experts as the authorized monitoring body, if made obligatory, could support compliance with a new pandemic treaty. In terms of on-site investigations, the model by the Committee on Prevention of Torture could lend itself to treaty monitoring and outbreak investigations on short notice or unannounced. These mechanisms need to be put in place in accordance with several core interlinked design principles: compliance; accountability; independence; transparency and data sharing; speed; emphasis on capabilities; and incentives. The World Health Organization can incentivize and complement these efforts. It has an essential role in providing countries with technical support and tools to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capacities, including technical support for creating surveillance structures, integrating non-traditional data sources, creating data governance and data sharing standards, and conducting regular monitoring and assessment of preparedness and response capacities.
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Lehtimaki, Susanna, Kassim Nishtar, Aisling Reidy, Sara Darehshori, Andrew Painter, and Nina Schwalbe. Independent Review and Investigation Mechanisms to Prevent Future Pandemics: A Proposed Way Forward. United Nations University International Institute for Global Health, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.37941/pb-f/2021/2.
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Based on the proposal by the European Council, more than 25 heads of state and the World Health Organization (WHO) support development of an international treaty on pandemics, that planned to be negotiated under the auspices of WHO, will be presented to the World Health Assembly in May 2021. Given that the treaty alone is not enough to ensure compliance, triggers for a high-level political response is required. To this end, to inform the design of a support system, we explored institutional mechanismsi with a mandate to review compliance with key international agreements in their signatory countries and conduct independent country investigations in a manner that manages sovereign considerations. Based on our review, there is no single global mechanism that could serve as a model in its own right. There is, however, potential to combine aspects of existing mechanisms to support a strong, enforceable treaty. These aspects include: • Periodic review - based on the model of human rights treaties, with independent experts as the authorized monitoring body to ensure the independence. If made obligatory, the review could support compliance with the treaty. • On-site investigations - based on the model by the Committee on Prevention of Torture according to which visits cannot be blocked by state parties. • Non-negotiable design principles - including accountability; independence; transparency and data sharing; speed; emphasis on capabilities; and incentives. • Technical support - WHO can provide countries with technical assistance, tools, monitoring, and assessment to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
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Hubbard, Sarah M., and Bryan Hubbard. Investigation of Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at INDOT. Purdue University, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.5703/1288284317126.
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Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly used for a variety of applications related to INDOT’s mission including bridge inspection, traffic management, incident response, construction and roadway mapping. UAS have the potential to reduce costs and increase capabilities. Other state DOTs and transportation agencies have deployed UAS for an increasing number of applications due to technology advances that provide increased capabilities and lower costs, resulting from regulatory changes that simplified operations for small UAS under 55 pounds (aka, sUAS). This document provides an overview of UAS applications that may be appropriate for INDOT, as well as a description of the regulations that affect UAS operation as described in 14 CFR Part 107. The potential applications were prioritized using Quality Function Deployment (QFD), a methodology used in the aerospace industry that clearly communicates qualitative and ambiguous information with a transparent framework for decision making. The factors considered included technical feasibility, ease of adoption and stakeholder acceptance, activities underway at INDOT, and contribution to INDOT mission and goals. Dozens of interviews with INDOT personnel and stakeholders were held to get an accurate and varied perspective of potential for UAVs at INDOT. The initial prioritization was completed in early 2019 and identified three key areas: UAS for bridge inspection safety as a part of regular operations, UAS for construction with deliverables provided via construction contracts, and UAS for emergency management. Descriptions of current practices and opportunities for INDOT are provided for each of these applications. An estimate of the benefits and costs is identified, based on findings from other agencies as well as projections for INDOT. A benefit cost analysis for the application of UAS for bridge inspection safety suggests a benefit cost over one for the analysis period.
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Adlakha, Paul. PR-271-173903-R01 Evaluation of Current ROW Threat Monitoring, Application and Analysis Technology. Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI), 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.55274/r0011632.
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This project is a study to provide operators with research on satellite remote sensing systems and how they may address specified pipeline threats. The output is recommendations on satellite monitoring programs that can address those threats and the extent to which they are cost effective. The benefits include a common terminology/understanding of the threats that concern operators and how satellite technologies can help to improve the monitoring, response, and potential mitigation of those threats. This project includes the satellite remote sensing applications for 3rd party damage threats, hazards, and leak detection. The current and near-launch satellite capabilities are mapped against the various potential threats, and operators are provided with a guide on which satellite systems provide the best value against specific threats. The project studies the value of recent 'free and open' missions, the traditional commercial missions, and the emergence of several venture capital funded SmallSat missions that are proving to be disruptive to the benefit of the industry. Modeling and simulation of scenarios on a selected pipeline system highlight gaps in satellite technology capabilities (sensor or monitoring coverage) to provide operators with a clear understanding of the limitations of the current missions and where other technologies may provide a better solution. A review of current suppliers is also presented. In addition to the RFP Scope of Work, the primary input into developing the satellite approaches is a series of interviews with operators, and research from previous studies in this area.
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Oltarzhevskyi, Dmytro. HISTORICAL FEATURES OF CORPORATE MEDIA FORMATION IN UKRAINE AND IN THE WORLD. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.30970/vjo.2021.49.11067.
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The article examines the world and Ukrainian history of corporate periodicals. The main purpose of this study is to reproduce an objective global picture of the emergence and formation of corporate periodicals, taking into account the business and socio-economic context. Accordingly, its tasks are to compare the conditions and features of corporate media genesis in different countries, to determine the main factors of their development, as well as to clarify the transformations of the terminological apparatus. The research is based on mostly foreign secondary scientific works published from 1915 to the present time. The literature was studied using methods such as overview, historical, functional and thematic analysis, description, and generalization. A systematic approach was used to determine the role and place of each element in the system, as well as to comprehensively consider the object in the general historical context and within the current scientific discourse. The method of systematization made it possible to establish internal and external connections, patterns and contradictions in the development of the object of study. The main historical milestones on this path are identified, examples of the first successful corporate publications and their contribution to business development, public relations, and corporate communications are considered. It was found that corporate media emerged in the mid-nineteenth century spontaneously, on the wave of practical business needs in response to industrialization, company increase, staff growth, and consumer market development. Their appearance preceded the formation of the public relations industry and changed the structure of the information space. The scientific significance of this research is that the historical look at the evolution of corporate media provides an understanding of their place, influence, capabilities, and growing communicative role in the digital age.