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How do natural disasters affect intimate relationships? Some research suggests that couples are brought closer together after a disaster, whereas other research suggests that relationships become more strained in the aftermath. Yet all of this work is limited by a lack of predisaster data that would allow for examination of how relationships actually change. The current study is the first to use longitudinal data collected before and after a natural disaster to examine its effect on relationship outcomes. Using a sample of 231 married couples in Harris County, Texas, who experienced Hurricane Harvey, we found that spouses experienced significant increases in satisfaction from before to after the hurricane, but the increase was temporary; couples decreased in satisfaction after the initial boost. Thus, couples appear to grow closer in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster but then revert to their prehurricane levels of functioning as the recovery period continues.

Abstract Landslides are an example of severe natural disasters that occur worldwide and generate many harmful effects that can affect the stability and development of society. A better-quality susceptibility mapping technique for the landslide risk is crucial for mitigating landslides. However, the use of assemblages of multivariate statistical methods is still uncommon in Indonesia, particularly in the Kepahiang Regency of Bengkulu Province. Therefore, the objective of this study was to provide an improved framework for creating landslide susceptibility map (LSM) using multivariate statistical methods, i.e., the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method, the simple additive weighting (SAW) method and the frequency ratio (FR) method. In this study, we established a landslide inventory considering 15 causative factors using the area under the curve (AUC) validation method and another evaluation technique. The performance of each causative factor was evaluated using multicollinearity and Pearson correlation analysis with regression-based ranking. The LSM results showed that the most susceptible areas were located in the districts of Kabawetan, Kepahiang, and Tebat Karai. The high landslide risk in these areas could be attributed to the slope conditions in mountainous regions, which are characterized by high annual rainfall and seismic activity. The AUC training values of the AHP, SAW, and FR methods were 0.866, 0.838, and 0.812, respectively. Then, on the validation dataset, the AHP method yielded the highest AUC value (0.863), followed by the SAW (0.833) and FR (0.807) methods. Moreover, the AHP method provided a higher accuracy value, which suggests that the AHP method is more suitable than the other methods. Therefore, our research indicated that all algorithm methods generate a positive impact and greatly improve landslide susceptibility evaluation, especially for the preparation of landslide damage assessments in this study area. Finally, the method proposed in this study could improve the feasibility of LSM and provide support for Indonesian government decision-makers in arranging hazard mitigation measures in the Kepahiang Regency, Indonesia.

According to official data from EM-DAT (the International Disaster Database for Disaster Epidemiology) in 2021, the number of catastrophic events related to natural disasters worldwide was 432, exceeding the average annual number of 347 from 2001 – 2020. In this context, a study involving 240 citizens from 31 different countries who were temporarily residing in the city of Pleven was conducted. This study aimed to gauge their willingness to take adequate action and provide medical assistance in various disasters. All foreign citizens temporarily residing in Pleven had experienced a disaster situation, with over half having experienced more than one. However, the awareness among these two analyzed groups about potential disaster threats was found to be very low. Our study revealed low awareness and a lack of willingness to act during disasters. Only 20% were familiar with early warning sirens; more than half did not have home or property insurance; 88% did not possess an evacuation backpack; and only 15% were knowledgeable about collective remedies. The study's results highlight the need for systematic, in-depth work from responsible institutions to prepare foreigners for potential disasters and accidents.

Doğal afetler, büyük oranda veya tamamen insan kontrolü dışında gelişerek genellikle toplumda endişe, korku ve kargaşa yaratan hadiselerdir. Doğal afetler, kendisinden ziyade ortaya çıkarttığı sosyal, fiziksel ve ekonomik sonuçları ile önem kazanmaktadır. Doğal afetlerin yaşandığı dönemlerde kriz yönetimi kavramı da sıklıkla gündeme gelmektedir. Bu süreçte esas olan afet öncesinde gerekli önlemlerin alınmış olması ve bunun neticesinde de afet kaynaklı zararların en aza indirgenmesidir. Özellikle internet ve teknolojinin hayatın vazgeçilmez bir parçası olduğu günümüzde afet ve kriz yönetiminde yeni teknikler geliştirilmektedir. Sosyal medya ise son zamanlarda afet kaynaklı krizlerde ve kriz yönetiminde önemli rol oynamaktadır. Yapılan çalışmada 06.02.2023 tarihinde Kahramanmaraş merkezli gerçekleşen 7.7 ve 7.6 büyüklüğündeki iki deprem sonrasında Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı (AFAD)’nın Twitter kullanım pratiklerinin analiz edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Kahramanmaraş’ın Pazarcık ilçesi merkez olmak üzere 11 ili derinden etkileyen deprem felaketi sonrasında sosyal medya platformlarında yapılan paylaşımlar ve haber içerikleri ile medya ve etik konularında düzenlenen AFAD‟ın Twitter paylaşımlarındaki ulusal ve uluslararası metinler içerik analizi yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Elde edilen değerlendirmeler sonucunda afet ve kriz süreçlerinde sosyal medya araçlarının etkin bir şekilde işlev gördüğü gözlemlenmiştir. Aynı zamanda afet ve kriz iletişim stratejilerinin, sosyal paylaşım platformu olan Twitter ile birlikte işlerlik kazandığı araştırma sonuçları neticesinde tespit edilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra elde edilen içeriksel sonuçlar da afet ve kriz iletişiminde sosyal medyanın ‘‘etkili iletişim’’ kurma sürecinde tamamlayıcı bir rol üstlendiğini ve bu doğrultuda vatandaşlara yol gösterici olduğunu desteklemektedir.

This research analyzes the factors that affect resilience after natural disasters of 997 households in rural areas of Vietnam in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 by using logistic regression. The research results show that factors such as receiving timely warnings related to natural disasters, not taking measures to respond to natural disasters, and putting trust in the community will improve resilience after natural disasters. If the household head is of Kinh ethnicity and participates in community organizations, the response capacity whenever a disaster occurs is higher, and vice versa. Additionally, household heads not responding to natural disasters, instead receiving support from their relatives and friends and borrowing capital positively affect resilience capacity after one year since the disaster. In cases where Kinh women are household heads and join social communities, the resilience capacity after one year also increases. Besides, the research suggests some solutions to develop resilience capacity, which focus on the relationship between characteristics of households, household heads, and disaster response with the resilience capacity of rural households in Vietnam. Finally, this research proposes some suitable policies to improve resilience capacity in Vietnamese rural areas.

The study area covers the province of Van in eastern Turkey. There is a limited number of studies conducted in Turkey using the risk assessment method (RAM). RAM, which was previously applied by researchers for Bitlis, was applied for the first time for Van province. The study carried out in Van, which has similar geographical conditions and disaster diversity to Bitlis, aimed to fill a gap. There are many parameters that make Van province risky in terms of natural disasters. Neotectonics, geology, geomorphology and climatic characteristics of the province are among these parameters. In the study, temporal and spatial analyses were made using avalanche, landslide, rock fall and flood parameters and risk classifications were revealed. Fine-Kinney RAM has been used in many disciplines, especially in occupational health and safety studies. In terms of the diversity of natural disasters in the field, there are points with "Acceptable risk" characteristics as well as "Very high risk" and "High risk" areas have been identified. It is calculated that the southwestern and northwestern parts of Van province have "Very high risk" and "High risk" in terms of landslides, avalanches and rock falls due to its highly sloping topographical structure and meteorological conditions. Morphologically, it was calculated that the slopes where the slope decreases, at the mouths of the tributaries connected to the main tributaries and towards the valley floors carry a "High risk" of flooding. Finally, high-risk areas in Van were identified by risk rating of four natural disaster types. Therefore, it is recommended that risk assessment results should be taken into consideration with a proactive perspective. In this way, it is clear that loss of life and property will be prevented.

The emergency decision support system proposed in this paper uses data mining technology to analyze and mine a large amount of dynamic operation data and historical operation data in the China-ASEAN natural disaster database, which can be used to analyze the dynamic safety risk and optimize the emergency rescue and disposal plan for China-ASEAN natural disasters. In order to optimize the emergency decision support system, the core algorithm of data mining in the system is improved, an improved sequence analysis algorithm is proposed, and improvement measures are proposed on the basis of the inadequacy of the original Apriori algorithm. Through examples, the data mining algorithm’s specific process of automatically generating response suggestions for security events is demonstrated. The analysis of the data shows that the test results meet the expected results, and the algorithm can effectively make response decisions. The average false detection rate is only 8.05%. In scenarios 2, 3, and 4, all of them have higher emergency response efficiency, respectively, of 0.4445, 0.4616, and 0.5299. The completion time of the emergency response increases as the response level increases.

The unique landform of Danxia and the resulting landscape have become significant tourism resources. To fully utilize these resources, a comprehensive investigation has been conducted on geological and ecological disasters in the Danxia area. Through experiments on rock and soil samples, as well as X-ray diffraction mineral composition studies of Danxia rocks, it is evident that Mudstone with high clay mineral content is prone to collapse under water-karst erosion conditions, while sandstone with high clay mineral content easily weathers into grooves, which greatly impacts the overall stability of the cultural landscape carved into Danxia cliffs. Therefore, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) technology is applied to protect and manage the Danxia landscape. An HSE management evaluation index system is established for different types of Danxia landscapes to provide a scientific theoretical basis and technical means for protecting and managing the cultural landscape across various regions.

Natural disasters and extreme weather events have increased in recent years and are likely to increase further in the face of climate change. Many survivors of such events suffer from mental health complaints. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on treatment efficacy of psychological interventions for mental disorders in survivors of natural disasters. Systematic database searches resulted in the inclusion of ten randomised controlled trials with 613 participants (37.8 % women). Nine of these trials focused on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), whereas one trial included individuals with alcohol dependence. Studies were conducted in China, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Thailand. Four trials included children and adolescents who received group treatments, whereas six trials included adults who received individual treatments. Most interventions consisted of cognitive-behavioural therapy (k = 7). Results suggest a significant short-term efficacy of interventions for PTSD compared to passive control conditions (g = 1.44; 95 % CI 0.53–2.35, k = 7). The long-term efficacy after an average of 8 weeks post-treatment remained significant (g = 0.59; 95 % CI 0.25–0.93, k = 4). The trials furthermore yielded significant treatment effects regarding comorbid depression compared to control conditions for both short-term and long-term assessments. Heterogeneity in effect sizes between individual studies was small to moderate. Our findings suggest that psychological interventions, especially cognitive-behavioural therapy, can effectively treat PTSD and comorbid mental health problems in survivors of natural disasters. Nonetheless, conclusions are limited by the small number of trials and the strong focus on PTSD.

Abstract Aim The study aimed to investigate women's reproductive health challenges during floods. Design This study is qualitative, specifically employing content analysis with an inductive approach. Methods Data were collected through in‐depth, semi‐structured individual interviews between July and December 2021. The study involved 13 women affected by floods in Golestan province, Aq Qala Township, and also included seven healthcare providers and officials. Before the interviews, informed and written consent was obtained from all participants. The sampling process continued until data saturation was achieved. Results The analysis of the participants' experiences in this study revealed four main categories of requirements, which were as follows: Maternal and Child Health with four subcategories, Essentials of Women's Health Care with two subcategories, Problems of Relationships with two subcategories, and Aggression and Physical Violence with two subcategories. In conclusion, during floods, women encounter numerous challenges in preserving their reproductive health. Recognizing and understanding these challenges can be instrumental in effectively planning measures to prevent or address them during disasters like floods. Implications for the profession and/or patient care impact Every disaster has unique conditions and challenges. The health requirements of individuals impacted by floods differ from those affected by other natural disasters. By identifying the specific reproductive health needs of women affected by floods, midwives and other healthcare providers can enhance their planning efforts, enabling them to better address and fulfil these needs during such critical situations. Patient or public contribution Thirteen women were affected by floods, and seven healthcare providers and officials were interviewed.

Natural disasters cause immense damage and disruption to the environment, human lives, and property, posing a threat to safety and well-being. These disasters annually affect individuals and communities, severely impacting mental health. Research indicates a significant link between catastrophic events and an increased risk of mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals with chronic conditions, like cancer patients, are particularly vulnerable post-disaster due to disrupted healthcare services. The recent earthquake in Morocco highlighted the urgent need for continued care, especially for vulnerable populations living in poverty. Soleterre Foundation’s interventions focus on supporting young cancer patients and their families, emphasizing psychological support following the earthquake. Effective disaster response needs coordinated efforts, clear roles, communication, and standardized healthcare procedures, especially for vulnerable groups like cancer patients. Education programs for patients and clinicians are vital for disaster preparedness. Communication challenges and lack of medical history further emphasize the need for well-defined disaster preparedness plans and continued care guidelines for cancer patients.

Background Natural disasters have a significant impact on the mental health of affected populations. The February 2023 earthquakes in Syria and Turkey caused widespread devastation. Aims To explore the mental health impact of the earthquakes in Syria on the population across areas differentially damaged by the disaster. Method This cross-sectional study conducted in Syria included 1406 adults recruited via social media platforms 1 month after the February 2023 earthquakes. Demographic information, earthquake exposure questions, the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5: for probable post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9: for probable depression) and the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7: for probable anxiety) were included to compare outcomes across areas severely, moderately and slightly damaged by the earthquakes. Results Probable PTSD and GAD rates were higher in the severely (57.9 and 57.3% respectively) and moderately damaged regions (55.4 and 56.3% respectively) than in the slightly damaged regions (44.6 and 48.3% respectively) (PTSD: P < 0.001, GAD: P = 0.005). More participants in severely damaged regions (60.6%) reported symptoms of depression compared with moderately (53.1%) and slightly damaged (50.8%) regions (P = 0.003). Poorer mental health outcomes were associated with being female, single, younger, having a damaged or destroyed house, seeing something tragic in person and hearing tragic stories. Seeing something tragic on social media was not statistically significant. Conclusions This study highlights the higher prevalence of probable mental disorders in areas with more severe earthquake damage, with over 50% of the population reporting probable PTSD, depression or anxiety. The study also suggests a significant cumulative effect of these earthquakes on an already trauma- and disaster-affected population.

Natural disasters cause great damage to society as they cause great destruction and risks. Educational services provided after a disaster have an important role for the children and young people to be able to cope with the trauma experienced. One of the regulations regarding the educational process after a natural disaster is related to the practice courses in higher education institutions. In the scope of regulations made by the Council of Higher Education regarding the teaching practice courses of final-year students in the Faculty of Education, students benefited from the right to complete their practices at higher education institutions in different provinces. This study was carried out at a state university in the Aegean Region. 6 special education teachers determined with purposive sampling participated in the study on a voluntary basis. The data of this study which was conducted in phenomenological design as a qualitative research were collected with the focus group interview technique. The data of the study were analyzed holistically using content analysis. In the findings consisting of four main themes which are Information Resources Sharing and Planning, Professional Expectations and Preparation Process, Educational Life After the Natural Disaster, and About the Path Taken One Step Before the Profession, it was stated that attention was drawn to the up-to-date information of the institutional websites through written and social media explanations of official announcements during the announcement, follow-up, and application processes. The participants emphasized the importance of institutional information and communication in the quality of accommodation, transportation, education, and training practices while making decisions. It could be suggested that teaching practices include holistic preparation based on feedback in the process one step before the profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The media is an important source of information due to its informative function, but it is also important to convey the news in an accurate and objective manner as well as to deliver the news quickly and understandably. Media platforms can present social events to the masses differently in line with their own ideologies. From this point of view, it is important to look at the way media platforms present news from various sources representing different ideologies in order to see the events from a wide perspective The aim of this study is to obtain findings on the ways in which disaster news is presented in the media and to determine what kind of discourse the media develops on issues that concern the whole country. In this study, the discourse analysis method, which serves to ideologically analyze how language is used in social contexts, written or oral texts and the social and cultural contexts in which these texts are produced and interpreted, was used. In this study, the earthquake news in Yeni Şafak, Yeni Çağ and Evrensel newspapers after the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake were discussed and it was revealed that there were differences in the discourses they used in their news in line with the different political ideologies they had in the newspapers examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is possible to generally classify the main subjects of the Qur’an as tawhid, prophethood and afterlife. The Qur’an touches some other issues in connection with these main subjects and concepts. In the Qur'an, which has a wide range of topics, natural disasters such as drought, famine, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes are also mentioned. In order to read the Qur'an in the context of real life and current events, examining the situations in question and understanding their contexts and basic messages is an approach suitable for the purpose of the Qur'an's revelation. Our research focuses on the Qur'an's view of earthquake and natural disasters in the context of sûrat al-Zilzâl. In fact, the earthquake phenomenon is discussed in the Qur'an in different contexts and for various purposes, such as stories, tests and calamities. Therefore, it is deemed appropriate to examine the issue both through a specific sûrat in the Qur’an to reveal the general view of the Qur’an and to preserve the limitations of our research as much as possible. In line with such a method, it is evaluated how earthquakes and natural disasters are handled in the content of the Qur'an and what their wisdom and purpose may be. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Earthquakes have a negative impact on the mental health of children and adolescents. This article aimed to review common psychiatric reactions in children and adolescents after earthquakes, common psychiatric disorders such as acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, psychological first aid, child psychiatric consultation services during earthquakes, and preventive mental health approaches before earthquakes. In the first phase after an earthquake, children may experience normal acute stress reactions. Grief reactions due to loss of life may also be observed. Early psychological first aid is recommended for all child affected by an earthquake. The development of mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder in children with severe and prolonged acute stress reactions and in high-risk populations warrants attention and early intervention. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe psychiatric disorder which can have long-term negative consequences. Appropriate use of child psychiatric inpatient services may be beneficial. Delirium is an urgent neuropsychiatric condition which requires careful management in this patient group. To reduce the impact of earthquakes on children's mental well-being, preventive mental health services should be strengthened. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Many children who face natural disasters experience significant mental health consequences. Parents play a prominent role in the likelihood of child mental health outcomes after a weather-related disaster. This study aimed to examine the relationship between parent risk factors and children's psychological well-being post Hurricane Harvey. Methods: Parents (n = 140) completed a survey that measured hurricane exposure, parental depression and anxiety, parenting behaviors, and assistance given and received during or after Hurricane Harvey. Additionally, parents were asked to complete questionnaires assessing one of their children's post-disaster psychosocial functioning and distress. Results: Results indicated that heightened parent anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk for emotional symptoms, conduct problems, and hyperactivity-inattention symptoms in children. Additionally, inconsistency in parental discipline was significantly associated with an increased risk of child conduct problems. Further, higher numbers of assistance types received by parents—a proxy indicator of resource loss—was associated with higher child emotional distress scores. Conclusions: Broader systems-level interventions that address parents' physical and emotional needs may help mitigate maladaptive reactions in children and facilitate greater post-disaster psychosocial adjustment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When some unusual natural movements, which may be considered ordinary for the globe we live in, come together with the human element and cause material or moral damages, they are referred to as natural disasters. In the period we are currently living in, the fact that natural events in which people experience such losses are on the agenda and cases in which such losses are not observed are not widely covered in the media supports what we have said. As a matter of fact, it will be observed that this is the case when we look at our sources of history and fiqh. Natural disasters, which have human beings at their centre, have also been the subject of our fiqh sources. For instance, even though the offer and acceptance have been made, issues such as who should bear the losses incurred in the event that the incomplete contracts are partially or completely affected by natural disasters, especially because they have not been accepted, occupy an important place in the Islamic law of obligations. This situation may pose a problem for a normal worship of sacrifice, but it also affects contracts such as sale, rent, trust and pledge. Although natural disasters can affect such contracts in the form of partial and total losses, in this study, after briefly explaining the types of natural disasters in our fiqh sources, we will endeavour to explain the responsibilities of the parties in contracts in case of performance impossibilities arising as a result of total losses in a concise manner by avoiding going into details. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the book, which was prepared by conducting field research in Izmit, Adapazarı, Gölcük and Yalova after the earthquake that occurred on August 17, it was seen that natural disasters are events that upset the normal flow of life and disrupt the usual living order. These disasters, which negatively affect people's self-confidence, cause people to face psychological collapse. The most important finding of the research is that the reactions of those who experienced the disaster were seen as trying to understand the event. This attempt to make sense leads people to believe that "there is a metaphysical force behind the earthquake". People who experience a disaster try to make sense of the event by using religious symbols and concepts. During the field study, it was seen that concepts with religious references were used when expressing mental and emotional reactions during the earthquake. This shows how effective the widespread religious understanding in society is. It is seen that losses are easier to accept, especially for people who believe in the afterlife. When we look at the studies, it is seen that religious beliefs and ceremonies contribute positively to the lives of disaster victims. While public and non-governmental organizations support this issue by establishing research centers for moral support, the creation of well-equipped support centers will be beneficial in overcoming many problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Accurate prediction of storm surges is crucial for mitigating the impact of extreme weather events. This paper introduces the Bidirectional Attention-based Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Storm Surge Architecture, BALSSA, addressing limitations in traditional physical models. By leveraging machine learning techniques and extensive historical and real-time data, BALSSA significantly enhances prediction accuracy. Utilizing a bidirectional attention-based LSTM framework, it captures complex, non-linear relationships and long-term dependencies, improving the accuracy of storm surge predictions. The enhanced model, D-BALSSA, further amplifies predictive capability through a doubled bidirectional attention-based structure. Training and evaluation involve a comprehensive dataset from over 70 typhoon incidents in Macao between 2017 and 2022. The results showcase the outstanding performance of BALSSA, delivering highly accurate storm surge forecasts with a lead time of up to 72 h. Notably, the model exhibits a low Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 0.0287 m and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 0.0357 m, crucial indicators measuring the accuracy of storm surge predictions in water level anomalies. These metrics comprehensively evaluate the model's accuracy within the specified timeframe, enabling timely evacuation and early warnings for effective disaster mitigation. An adaptive system, integrating real-time alerts, tropical cyclone (TC) chaser, and prospective visualizations of meteorological and tidal measurements, enhances BALSSA's capabilities for improved storm surge prediction. Positioned as a comprehensive tool for risk management, BALSSA supports decision makers, civil protection agencies, and governments involved in disaster preparedness and response. By leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and extensive data, BALSSA enables precise and timely predictions, empowering coastal communities to proactively prepare and respond to extreme weather events. This enhanced accuracy strengthens the resilience of coastal communities and protects lives and infrastructure from the escalating threats of climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To explore the deformation mechanism of different forms of micro piles in the protection of pipelines in mountainous areas under the action of landslides, the indoor comparative model tests of conventional micro-pile groups and flower tube micro-pile groups were carried out in the background of the ZhongGui natural gas pipeline landslide. The single pile bending moment, soil pressure, and displacement on both sides of the pile group were analyzed by using strain, soil pressure sensor, and dial indicator. The results show that the gas pipeline on the protection side of the flower tube micropile is relatively complete, while the pipeline on the side of the conventional micro-pile protection is damaged by extrusion. Under the action of the pile group pile top position, a large bending moment will be generated. Under the combined action of the pile and the cement slurry, the micropile group of the flower tube can improve the mechanical properties of the soil, and the formed dense structure can better resist the thrust of the landslide. It can reduce the bending deformation of the pile body. The micropile has a good protective effect on small landslides, and the flower tube pile can still play an effective protective role after reaching the ultimate bearing capacity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sleep patterns following a natural disaster are associated with mental health difficulties, but research in youth samples has been limited to subjective reports of sleep. Participants (N = 68, 8–17 years old) completed an assessment 6–9 months after Hurricane Harvey, which included subjective measures of sleep, chronotype, hurricane-related post-traumatic stress symptoms, and one week of actigraphy. Prior to the hurricane, parents provided reports on emotional symptoms. Controlling for age, sex, socioeconomic status, participation time, and pre-hurricane emotional symptoms, subjective sleep disturbances and an eveningness chronotype were associated with greater post-traumatic stress, with the strongest effects observed for re-experiencing, negative cognitions/mood, and arousal/reactivity symptoms. Later sleep timing as measured by actigraphy was associated with greater arousal/reactivity symptoms and shorter sleep duration was associated with greater avoidance symptoms. As extreme weather-related events are expected to become more frequent and severe, these findings contribute to models of youth risk and resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We highlight critical public healthcare inadequacies for older adult populations resulting in fatalities after Hurricane Ian. We summarize whether a fatality was a result of the storm directly, indirectly, or not at all. Massive destruction from Ian eliminated critical life-sustaining health care for the week following the hurricane. This disproportionately affected the older adult population, with most elder deaths attributed to a lack of some form of health care. To prevent further unnecessary deaths following a disaster event, we recommend that public health policy practitioners, medical practitioners, and state officials consider how to provide managed opt-in emergency care services, mobile elderly care until restoration of power and services, and revisions to community-based critical care provider building codes to include generators and fuel. We offer this viewpoint to generate discussion among public health and emergency planners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Impact of natural disaster on sustainable development is examined. • Dynamic ARDL simulation is used. • Natural disaster positively affects sustainable development. • ICT enhances sustainable development. As an emerging and rapidly growing economy, Bangladesh is among the top vulnerable countries in the world in terms of natural disasters. These disasters, in turn, have significant implications for sustainable development of this country. In this research, following theoretical and empirical background, we evaluate the role of natural disaster, information and communication technology or ICT, non-renewable energy use, international cooperation in the form of globalization and public sector corruption on sustainable development of Bangladesh. We use the data from 1985 to 2021 and employ robust econometric techniques such as dynamic ARDL simulation. The result from the dynamic ARDL simulation suggests that natural disaster has positive and significant effect on sustainable development of Bangladesh in the short and long run. The use of ICT as well as non-renewable energy has positive and significant impact only in the long run. Furthermore, international cooperation significantly and positively affects sustainable development both in the long run and short run while corruption has no impact in any period. The study finally provides policy recommendations based on the above findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2010–11 caused 185 casualties, demolished much of the inner-city and caused significant job losses. We examine one form of adjustment to these outcomes: (international) emigration. Using a difference-in-difference approach, we analyse employment and emigration responses of Christchurch workers relative to matched workers elsewhere. We also examine heterogeneity in responses across subgroups defined by sex, age and country of birth. Significant emigration occurs following the second (more severe) earthquake mirroring job loss patterns. Effects differ by sex and age, and also by country of birth with the foreign-born much more likely to emigrate than the locally born. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the effects of Winter storm Jonas on spatial response and power law distribution. This study employs its own program called Twitgis for big data analyses to collect tweets data according to the pre-winter storm period, winter storm period, and post-winter storm period across the US states. This study finds that Winter storm Jonas plays a different role in the proportion of tweets according to periods and geographical locations. Tweets are highly fluctuated by periods and geographical locations. This study also finds that Winter storm Jonas plays a negative role in displacements over 150 km and reduces long distance trips. Lastly, this study shows that displacements in the winter storm period follow the power law distribution and show a significant difference from those in the non-winter storm period. The results in the paper allow governments and disaster managers to (1) explore online responses to natural disasters based on big data analyses of social media data, (2) understand spatial responses and displacements according to periods and regions, and (3) develop natural disaster policies based on a multitude of periods and regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The oil spill environmental sensitivity index is a key tool for preventing and dealing with environmental disasters caused by oil spills. This study aims to review the available literature on the subject and highlight the importance of methodological advances to improve how the index is applied in continental areas, especially in regions crossed by pipelines. Most current mapping techniques focus on coastal areas and fail to consider the stretches of land that are vulnerable to geodynamic natural disasters. In this context, the need to implement environmental sensitivity indices specific for pipelines has become urgent. This study also presents an overview of the main accidents around the world and a detailed analysis of the history of Brazilian disasters related to oil spills along continental stretches, with a focus on pipelines and natural disasters. In addition, this work highlights the importance of carrying out new research in mountainous areas of Brazil and is aimed at preventing Natechs (natural hazard triggering technological disasters) and improving contingency plans. As a result, several pathways have been identified, which involves the necessity of resolving gaps in terrestrial environmental sensitivity mapping methodologies, particularly as applied to pipelines. Furthermore, solutions must be capable of integrating terrestrial, fluvial, coastal, and maritime environmental sensitivity mapping techniques. Moreover, the need to implement dynamic risk monitoring systems in real time is critical to help manage such a complex problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The existing literature provides multiple Supply Chain Resilience (SCRES) frameworks derived from studying individual natural disasters or a single supply chain (SC). These frameworks disagree in relation to the content, scope, theoretical approach and nature of the resilience phenomena. We utilise Structural Contingency Theory (SCT) to build on previously employed lenses and separate SCRES as a process from SCRES as a capability. While doing so we employ 'points-in-time' as a clear segmentation for forming separate stages in SCRES building, guiding practitioners and future research. A new framework is derived from the examination of the SCRES building process in 22 commercial SCs each being affected by one of 13 natural disasters. Being based on multiple case studies, the framework provides a consistent approach to observe SCRES but also can be modified to suit multiple contingencies. It consists of five active stages and one inactive stage and two previously unidentified actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Interest in the drivers of firms' corporate social responsibility (CSR) is growing. However, little is known about the influence of a CEO's childhood experience of natural disasters on CSR. Using archival data, we explore this relationship by offering three mechanisms that may account for how the CEO's childhood experience of natural disaster is related to their CSR. More specifically, while prior research has established a positive relationship based on the post-traumatic growth theory, we show that the dual mechanisms of prosocial values and a CEO's risk aversion explain the positive relationship. We further find that the positive relationship is stronger (1) when CEOs have longer career horizons and (2) when community social capital is high. This study contributes to both research and managerial implications on the topics of CEO's childhood experience and CSR. In particular, this study advances the upper echelon theory by revealing that a CEO's childhood experience of natural disaster is a useful yet relatively underexplored variable that can help explain the substantial variations in firms' CSR. Moreover, we emphasize that a CEO's career horizons and level of community social capital are important variables that further amplify the effect of a CEO's childhood experience of natural disaster on the firm's CSR commitment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: The 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires had a devastating impact on Australian biodiversity. Many affected human communities felt compelled to intervene by organizing and providing food, water, and/or shelter to affected wildlife in situ ('wildlife provisioning'). While well intentioned, due to the unprecedented scale and intensity of the fires, a lack of institutional support for wildlife provisioning, and what was revealed to be a lack of scientific evidence, this response was largely uncoordinated and a substantial amount of research is required to determine the beneficial and/or negative outcomes of such practices as a response to habitat destruction by bushfires. We propose a 'One Welfare' approach that recognizes the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental welfare and examines the existing literature; local legislation; views of stakeholders; emerging data; and modelling from fire events. There is strong evidence indicating that future bushfire seasons will become longer and more intense in Australia and elsewhere, putting the welfare and survival of millions of wild animals at risk every year. If this approach were implemented, we anticipate that best practice recommendations for stakeholders in different contexts would emerge to determine if, when, and how wildlife provisioning best be conducted, now and into the future. Australia's 2019–2020 bushfires had a devastating impact on animals, humans, and ecosystems. They also demonstrated the lack of evidence or guidance for wildlife provisioning in response to severe fire events when volunteers and wildlife organisations rose to respond. In addition, the unprecedented scale and intensity of the fires and an absence of institutional support for wildlife provisioning meant that well-intentioned interventions were largely uncoordinated and lacked clear short-term, mid-term, and long-term objectives. Fundamentally, a lack of consensus was revealed on whether any such interventions are advisable. Given the strong evidence indicating that future bushfire seasons will become longer and more intense in Australia and elsewhere, the welfare and survival of millions of wild animals are at risk every year. Understanding the impacts of supplementary resource interventions and contributing to the development of best practice information is crucial to inform the response to the next major fire event. Here, we contextualize the arguments for and against provisioning within a 'One Welfare' framework that recognizes that animal welfare, biodiversity, and the environment are intertwined with human welfare and community resilience. We propose that the One Welfare approach can facilitate appropriate consideration of the extant scientific and lay literature; local legislation; views of stakeholders; emerging data; and modelling from historic fire events. As a further step, we see merit in engaging with wildlife provisioners and the broader conservation community to build an evidence base for future wildlife provisioning activities. From an informed position, we can encourage beneficial interventions and reduce the risk of negative outcomes. Finally, we propose controlled experiments (e.g., using hazard reduction burns), ongoing data collection using emergent technology, and longitudinal analysis to address shifting research priorities as the climate changes. We conclude that the ordered collection of the necessary evidence relevant to each of the three stakeholder groups in the One Welfare framework has the greatest potential to support an informed policy platform on wildlife provisioning across Australia that is feasible, legal, and sustainable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although past research on natural disasters has investigated tourists' perceptions and behaviours, few studies have explored residents' attitudes, motivations and mindsets in rebuilding a destination after a natural calamity. Building on consumer behaviour research, we examine the role of the fresh start mindset as a psychological mechanism for residents that must overcome the consequences of natural disasters in tourist destinations. We conducted a quantitative study using a survey with a sample of 460 residents of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain) during the volcanic eruption of 2021. The results show that residents' fresh start mindset influences post-disaster tourism activities and shapes their perception of the positive and negative impacts of the tourism industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study, taking Jiuzhaigou as an example, analyzes the impacts of social media posts after a natural disaster on potential visitors' perceptions and their willingness to visit a destination. Utilizing a multi-method approach, this study first content analyzes the social media posts about the 7.0 magnitude earthquake and reactions to those posts to identify the impacts of those posts on public sentiment. Then, an experimental study is conducted to identify the significant differences in the impacts of social media posts by the official destination social media accounts and by individuals on two dimensions of public sentiment and the mediating role each public sentiment dimension plays in the effects of social media posts on visit intentions. Significant differences are found in the content and form of social media posts coming from different sources. Compared with social medial posts from the official destination accounts, posts from individuals have significantly higher impacts on willingness to visit a destination after a disaster. The loss perception and sense of loss are the key psychological factors that affect willingness to visit after a disaster. These two factors also play full mediating roles in the relationship between social media posts from individuals and the willingness to visit the destination after the earthquake. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In coastal regions, accurate storm surge prediction is crucial for effective disaster management and risk mitigation. This study presents a comparative analysis between BALSSA (Bidirectional Attention-based LSTM for Storm Surge Architecture) and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) numerical storm surge model, focusing on the Saola-induced storm surge in Macao, September 2023. To train and assess the model, we leverage an extensive dataset comprising meteorological and tide level information from more than 80 typhoon occurrences in Macao spanning the period from 2017 to 2023. The results provide evidence of BALSSA's effectiveness in capturing the complex spatio-temporal dynamics of storm surges, with a lead time of up to 72 h, as reflected by its MAE of 0.019 and RMSE of 0.024. It demonstrates reliable accuracy in predicting storm surge magnitude, timing, and spatial extent, potentially contributing to more precise and timely warnings for coastal communities. Furthermore, the real-time data assimilation feature of BALSSA ensures up-to-date information, aligned with the latest observations, which is essential for effective emergency preparedness and response. The high-resolution grids enhance risk assessment, highlighting BALSSA's potential for early warnings, emergency planning, and coastal risk management. This study contributes valuable insights to the broader field of storm surge prediction, guiding decision-making processes and supporting the development of effective strategies to enhance coastal resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Synopsis: Sudden‐onset climate events can have a significant impact on maternal health care systems, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries where resources are limited. We outline strategic policies that can help anticipate and plan for such disasters and help minimize negative maternal outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the benefits of incorporating religious reflection into the psychology of religion and vice versa. By applying Bayes' theorem, we discover that scientists and theologians can collaborate without sharing prior beliefs. Instead, rationality requires updating our beliefs before data collection in response to the degree of surprise generated by the data. Moreover, although people who start with different beliefs may become more aligned after data collection, rationality does not entail a convergence to identical beliefs. To illustrate the potential for growth in understanding from greater collaboration between theologians and scientists, I examine a longitudinal investigation of religion after a natural disaster. This case study illustrates how conversations between theological and psychological perspectives on religion can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of virtue cultivation, benefiting both science and theology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This letter aims to explore the potential impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on the psychological well-being of the affected children and adolescents. It emphasises the crucial importance of prompt identification and management of emerging mental health disorders in this vulnerable population. The letter draws on existing research evidence to highlight the need for suitable mental health interventions to mitigate the anticipated suffering of many children and adolescents affected by the earthquake. A comprehensive overview of the mediating factors which may play a role in the extent of the impact of an earthquake on the mental health of children is discussed. A range of appropriate strategies and interventions are recommended and the call for continued global support is renewed. We have concluded that major earthquakes can potentially contribute to the development of mental health disorders among children and adolescents. However, by providing timely and effective support, it is possible to prevent long-term psychological consequences and facilitate early recovery. We propose the urgent implementation of effective mental health interventions in the aftermath of the Turkey-Syria earthquake to foster the recovery and resilience of the affected young population. Mental health disorders are more prevalent in children affected by earthquakes. Prompt identification of emerging mental health disorders among this population is crucial. Management of the psychological impact in this context must be practical and needs-based. A focused and continued global support response is needed to manage the long-term challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]