An enhanced deep reinforcement learning approach for efficient
Efficient disaster response, especially within the critical initial 72 h, is crucial for saving lives. However, allocating relief goods effectively to affected areas remains a complex challenge due to uncertainty, limited resources, and dynamic needs. This study addresses this challenge by proposing a multi-period integer nonlinear programming ...
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From Tragedy to Triumph—Rebuilding Green Buildings …
efficient, sustainable building running smoothly. Courtesy of BTI-Greensburg/PIX 16647. From Tragedy to . Triumph—Rebuilding Green Buildings after Disaster. About Green Buildings. Green buildings save thousands in utility bills while making the indoor . environment healthier and more com-fortable for occupants. According to
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Time-Efficient Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction with Prefabricated
Through this analysis and discussion, it is concluded that prefabricated modular structures are a highly desirable time-efficient solution to post-disaster housing reconstruction. Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access. Publish with us Advanced search. To read this content please select one of the options below: ...
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HBRC Journal | Vol 10, Issue 2, Pages 117-230 (August 2014
Read the latest articles of HBRC Journal at ScienceDirect, Elsevier's leading platform of peer-reviewed scholarly literature
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Towards efficient disaster management in Egypt
Through efficient disaster management policies in Egypt, durable solutions could be proposed to overcome the negative shortcomings attributed to high density populations in the country. For instance, disaster management plans can adopt sustainable and economic housing techniques to ensure temporary housing for disasters victims. Through ...
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The role of drones in disaster response: A literature review …
Overall, the incorporation of drones in disaster and emergency management has the potential to reduce response times and increase efficiency. Disaster response operations exhibit unique features when compared to other applications, specifically in commercial and military contexts.
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Integrated operations for natural disaster management: A …
Abstract. Background: This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of models describing the integrated logistics operations performed as a response to natural disasters, with the hope to identify the challenges and limitations of healthcare systems in natural disaster management. Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Google …
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Towards efficient disaster management in Egypt
FULL LENGTH ARTICLE Towards efficient disaster management in Egypt Adham Hany Abulnour *,1 Architecture and Environmental Design Department, Faculty of Engineering, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Egypt Received 14 February 2013; revised 19 June 2013; accepted 15 July 2013 KEYWORDS
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Evaluating the efficiency of relief centers in disaster and …
In recent years, a lot of research has been done on the location of the relief base and evaluating the relief centers in times of disaster [4]. used GIS and a p-median-based modeling framework to locate disaster relief facilities taking into account the age of the sufferers [5]. designed a system theory-based planning framework and GIS in China for urban …
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Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery …
This article examines the evolution of BCDR practices, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches that combine proactive business continuity measures with reactive disaster recovery efforts.
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Utilizing Technology for Efficient Disaster Response and …
The collaboration between AI and human responders can lead to more efficient and effective disaster response and relief efforts. AI has emerged as a valuable asset in disaster response and relief by harnessing technology for effective emergency management. Its ability to predict and monitor natural disasters, assist in decision-making, and aid ...
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Lessons learned from COVID-19 response for disaster risk …
Instead, an integrated global effort is needed to create an efficient disaster response with support from aid agencies and the international community. Improper response to disasters during the pandemic can increase the spread of COVID-19 and worsen effects resulting in additional human losses and socio-economic damage. For example, response ...
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Model Driven Approach for Efficient Flood Disaster …
Society and the environment are severely impacted by catastrophic events, specifically floods. Inadequate emergency preparedness and response are frequently the result of the absence of a comprehensive plan for flood management. This article proposes a novel flood disaster management (FDM) system using the full lifecycle disaster event model (FLCNDEM), …
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The Role of Interoperability in Disaster Recovery
In 2007 the U.S. Department of Justice released an article discussing the importance and need for interoperable technology, as well the benefits of having standardized protocols and technology on the local and national level.. Years later, the need still remains; however, not all agencies across the country have achieved this goal – specifically as it relates …
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Efficient Use of UAVs for Public Safety in Disaster and Crisis
In the case of crisis and disaster situations, Public Safety Organization (PSO) experience situations where most of the telecommunication infrastructure becomes unavailable or not reliable. Thus, an effective disaster assessment of the situation becomes a challenging task for the PSO. UAV is considered as the most suitable solution to address these scenarios where a …
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Collaborative planning principles for disaster preparedness
Borrowing from negotiation theory, collaborative planning offers a strategy for the dealing with different epistemologies, and specifically for integrating local and expert knowledge. Disaster …
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A Model Proposal for Efficient Disaster Management: The
An Efficient Disaster Management Model for Turkey 614 Ebru Caymaz et al. / Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 99 ( 2013 ) 609 â€" 618 As it is important to make rapid decisions in times of crisis, there should be a single leading institution which has the utmost authority and as being directly affiliated with the Prime Ministry, it ...
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Balancing Cost and Efficiency in Disaster Recovery
Create a cost-effective and efficient disaster recovery plan by identifying risks, using scalable solutions, and regularly updating the plan.
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Community engagement and crowdsourcing for effective disaster …
The Article explores the community engagment role in Syria's 2023 earthquake aftermath. ... suggesting that proactive participation can lead to more effective and efficient disaster management strategies [23]. Building upon these foundational insights, our study delves into the innovative realm of crowdsourcing to bolster community engagement ...
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Efficient multi-objective path planning for complex disaster …
In complex disaster scenarios, efficient multi-objective path planning is critical for the success of rescue missions. Existing path planning methods often face challenges of insufficient efficiency and practicality in large-scale disaster environments. The key difficulty lies in optimizing search strategies and target management methods for multiple objectives, …
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Leveraging Disruptive Technologies for Faster and More Efficient …
Natural disasters cause extensive infrastructure and significant economic losses, hindering sustainable development and impeding social and economic progress. More importantly, they jeopardize community well-being by causing injuries, damaging human health, and resulting in loss of life. Furthermore, communities often experience delayed disaster …
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Integrating Science & Technology with Disaster …
Many Federal and academic science and technology (S&T) capabilities are already integrated into disaster prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. For example, highly accurate weather …
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Energy-efficient task scheduling and physiological assessment …
In order to achieve the efficient data collection of disaster management systems, Ejaz et al. used the UAVs to collect the data of the IoT in the area of the disaster zone and designed the energy ...
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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness For Effective …
A key element of any effective disaster risk reduction strategy, preparedness can build and strengthen early warning systems, enhance public awareness and response capacities as well as improve understanding of roles and …
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Enhancing disaster management effectiveness: An integrated …
In the 21st century, the surge in natural and human-induced disasters necessitates robust disaster management frameworks. This research addresses a critical gap, exploring …
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A review of the flood management: from flood control to …
Consequently, appropriate options and decisions prior to disaster, during disaster, and post-disaster will effectively reduce the adverse consequences using the theory of risk, resilience, and sustainability. Keywords: Risk assessment, Risk management, Flood management, Adaptation options, Resilience indicators, Management strategies
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An IoMT platform for an integrated sustainable energy-efficient …
In specific words, RSC is defined as a set of activities in disaster situations to cope with the SC disorder or disruption so that it facilitates the transportation of individuals and humanitarian items and diminishes the effects of disaster in vulnerable areas [12]. So, the superior the RSC design, the more efficient emergency management ...
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Enhancing disaster management effectiveness: An …
Accountability promotes transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in disaster management efforts, leading to a more organized and coordinated response. 3.2. Theoretical model. In the light of above discussions, the following research model has been proposed. The relations among the model are proposed based on the discussions in the Literature ...
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Reimagining natural hazards and disaster
In this collection, we explore the latest research and best practices for preparing for natural hazards and disasters. We welcome submissions that showcase innovative …
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Determinants of natural disaster emergency public …
Hence, this article will take the region's central and southern areas of China during 2010 and 2021 and using super-efficiency DEA modelling and the Malmquist index model, analyse the resource and production elements of the emergency management system and the efficiency of every province.
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