Medical Preparation for Terrorism in Australia. Is Luck Running Out for “The Lucky Country?”

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
David G.E. Caldicott ◽  
Nicholas A. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
Medical Preparation ◽  
Terrorist Incident ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

AbstractRecent world events have forced Australia to re-examine its role on the world stage and its susceptibility to terrorist attacks. The authors examine the brief historical exposure of Australia to the phenomenon of terrorism, and review the geopolitical climate and features that may render it more susceptible to attack in the future. Australia's emergency management structure is outlined, and its current state of medical preparedness for a terrorist incident is critically reviewed.

Medical Preparation for Terrorism in Australia. Is Luck Running Out for “The Lucky Country?”

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
David G.E. Caldicott ◽  
Nicholas A. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
Management Structure ◽  
Medical Preparation ◽  
Terrorist Incident ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

AbstractRecent world events have forced Australia to re-examine its role on the world stage and its susceptibility to terrorist attacks. The authors examine the brief historical exposure of Australia to the phenomenon of terrorism, and review the geopolitical climate and features that may render it more susceptible to attack in the future. Australia's emergency management structure is outlined, and its current state of medical preparedness for a terrorist incident is critically reviewed.

Responding to catastrophic disasters: Lessons from the World Trade Center terrorist attacks

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. McEntire, PhD ◽  
Jill Souza, MPA
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Trade Center

The following article uses the 2001 World Trade Center Terrorist attacks as a case study to illustrate the major challenges presented to responders and emergency management officials. It examines not only the consequences of this disaster but also the immediate and long-term measures to deal with it. The article concludes with suggestions on how to prepare for such events in the future.

scholarly journals Public–Private Partnerships: from Contested Concepts to Prevalent Practice

2004 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Bovaird
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Sector Organization ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

This article explores the current state of knowledge in relation to public–private partnerships (PPPs), taken to mean working arrangements based on a mutual commitment (over and above that implied in any contract) between a public sector organization with any organization outside of the public sector. Since it originally became fashionable over 25 years ago, the concept of PPPs has been strongly contested. However, PPPs are now to be found in the public domain in many countries around the world and their number has been increasing in recent years. This article looks at how this has happened, what have been the strengths and weaknesses of this development and what the future may hold for PPPs. It argues that we are still at an early stage of learning which types of PPP are appropriate for which tasks and at managing PPPs to increase public value. It will be essential to apply principles of good governance to the future development of PPPs — but it will also be necessary to ensure that these principles are genuinely appropriate to the context in which these PPPs are working.

scholarly journals Pediatric Dental Sedation Practice: Evolution and Current State-of-the-Art

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-147
Author(s):  
Neeti Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Future Perspective ◽  
International Variation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Pediatric Dentists

ABSTRACT The practice of the pediatric dental sedation has evolved continuously during the past few decades. Newer agents continuously seem to replace older agents and the pediatric dentists need to update themselves timely to efficiently administer sedation to their young and anxious patients. The practice and the research of pediatric dental sedation is very diverse throughout the world. In this paper, we attempt to review the diversity of pediatric dental sedation research through a systematic review. Further, we review the pharmacopoeia of pediatric dental sedation with brief description of commonly used agents. We also touch upon evolution of pediatric dental sedation guidelines in different countries and international variation in pediatric dental sedation practice. Lastly, we review the future perspective of research pertaining to field of pediatric dental sedation research. How to cite this article Mittal N, Gauba K, Goyal A, Kapur A. Pediatric Dental Sedation Practice: Evolution and Current State-of-the-Art. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2014;48(3):139-147.

scholarly journals Prospects for the future of commercial printing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Csaba Horváth ◽  
◽  
László Koltai ◽  
Klaudia Maňúrová ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Printing Industry ◽  
Customer Demand ◽  
The Past ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Future

The rate of change for the commercial printing industry with regard to technology, business models and customer demand is growing, and the landscape of the industry already looks vastly different from a few short decades ago. Across the commercial print sector today, there are many different types of companies – some very successful, with a young, skilled, enthusiastic workforce who have no trouble innovating and recruiting. However, as in any rapidly developing sector, other companies are trailing behind. Demographic changes are entering the market (Generation Z), as well as the upper levels of management in printing companies (Millennials), and “their preferences are now their demands”. This requires business models to be re-invented and a more intensive focus on issues relating to sustainability. The authors of the article summarize the future of the world of commercial printing and the current state of European commercial printing. They have based their work on a report published by the Smithers Research Institute in January 2020 on this topic and on the professional findings and arguments presented at major scientific conferences over the past two years, with the aim of getting these latest ideas to the earliest helping the researchers and practitioners to adapt to the rapidly changing situation and the challenge.

scholarly journals Geotourism interesting locality with Remediation of the bedrock and restoration of Spiš Castle - UNESCO heritage site

2021 ◽  
Vol 906 (1) ◽  
pp. 012029
Author(s):  
Orlando Arencibia Montero ◽  
Miloš Duraj
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
18Th Century ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
The Past ◽  
Current State ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Karst Processes

Abstract Understanding the structure of the geological subsoil should be the first stage in the construction of any major building. Therefore, if the problem of rescue and restoration of various historical buildings is currently being addressed, it is necessary to study their subsoil in detail. Among the important historical buildings that have been preserved in Slovakia are numerous castles and chateaux. Nowadays, many of these buildings need to be extensively restored to prevent their gradual devastation. The issue of rehabilitation of some buildings has been addressed for several decades. The reasons for the rehabilitation of these buildings have varied. In the case of the ruins of Strečnian Castle and its subsoil, it was primarily the safety of traffic on the adjacent important road. In the case of Spiš Castle, it is a monument of world importance. It is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe. The beginnings of the construction of this complex date back to the 11th century. Its current state is due, among other factors, to the instability of its geological subsoil. For this reason, the stabilisation of the travertine body, which has been severely damaged, particularly by tectonics and karst processes, has already been addressed in the past. The solution of this problem in the past has already produced positive results, but due to exogenous processes and, hypothetically and certainly, seismicity, the bedrock may move again in the future. For this reason it is necessary to pay attention to continuous monitoring of the movement of its rock blocks. As far as the castle itself is concerned, its current state is mainly due to the fire at the end of the 18th century, followed by its rapid devastation. In view of the world importance of the castle, the restoration of the site may therefore also take other directions. One possibility is, for example, its reconstruction according to contemporary records, which would bring its final appearance even closer to its original grandeur.

scholarly journals COVID-19 update: the first 6 months of the pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Novelli ◽  
Michela Biancolella ◽  
Ruty Mehrian-Shai ◽  
Caroline Erickson ◽  
Krystal J. Godri Pollitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Distant Future ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
To Come

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping the world and will feature prominently in all our lives for months and most likely for years to come. We review here the current state 6 months into the declared pandemic. Specifically, we examine the role of the pathogen, the host and the environment along with the possible role of diabetes. We also firmly believe that the pandemic has shown an extraordinary light on national and international politicians whom we should hold to account as performance has been uneven. We also call explicitly on competent leadership of international organizations, specifically the WHO, UN and EU, informed by science. Finally, we also condense successful strategies for dealing with the current COVID-19 pandemic in democratic countries into a developing pandemic playbook and chart a way forward into the future. This is useful in the current COVID-19 pandemic and, we hope, in a very distant future again when another pandemic might arise.

scholarly journals Ensuring safety for the Polish population as a task of the state on the example of the SARS-CoV-2

2019 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Patrycja Misztal-Okońska
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
The Past ◽  
Basic Task ◽  
The World ◽  
Technical Failures ◽  
Effective Reaction

AbstractEnsuring safety for its citizens is a basic task of each country. In the past this function was limited to providing defence in the armed conflicts, while nowadays modern, highly developed countries are obliged to ensure state of safety and protection to their citizens in each situation. Apart from the natural dangers, which constantly appear depending on the season and climate of a certain area, some changes occurring in the world cause a range of new hazards. They include terrorist attacks, technical failures connected with industry development, as well as new natural dangers appearing as a consequence of climate change caused by significant human interference. Moreover, human actions may be a reason of various catastrophes and accidents occurrence, which require fast and effective reaction of services responsible for the safety of state and citizens. In Poland the system appointed for this purpose is an emergency management system, which functions on the basis of the Act of April 26, 2007 on crisis management.

scholarly journals London and Anti-Terrorism in Europe

European View ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-269
Author(s):  
Lord Toby Harris
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Services ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Terrorist Attacks ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Terrorist Incident ◽  
The World

Urban terrorist attacks have become increasingly frequent in Europe in recent years. The review conducted during 2016 into London's preparedness to respond to a major terrorist incident found that London's emergency services had improved their ability to respond quickly to such incidents. However, the safety of citizens from such events can never be guaranteed. Preparation is nevertheless essential, and emergency services need to adjust their tactics and plans in response to terrorist incidents that occur anywhere in the world as attack methodologies spread very rapidly through the Internet. The safety of all public spaces needs to be kept under review. There is a role for commercial businesses in enhancing security, and each individual has a part to play in building a culture of security and resilience.

scholarly journals Improving the Technology of Forming the Creative Competence of the Future Teacher

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 2443-2450
Keyword(s):  
Future Teacher ◽  
Creative Development ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
World Community ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Education Today ◽  
General Pedagogy ◽  
Selection Of

Today, at the demand of time, it is necessary not only to obtain a volume of knowledge in all subjects but also to be ready for change, for creativity. To form creativity and a creative approach precisely - this should become one of the main tasks of modern education today. And it is a creative approach to business, non-standard thinking, independent judgments that help future specialists to navigate in an unstable society. The presence of creativity and creative abilities determines the effectiveness of the work, affects the professionalism of the work, is essential in the selection of young personnel. That is why today in Uzbekistan the question arises about the formation of future teachers, and specialists in various fields, the “new formation” in the process of studying at a university, the process of active integration into the world community is underway thanks to scientifically developed reforms closely related to education. This article was written with the aim of improving the technology for creating the creative competence of a future teacher. In accordance with the purpose of the study, the research objectives are defined: to analyze and generalize the historical and pedagogical domestic and foreign experience and the current state of the problem of improving the technology of creative competence of the future teacher; to improve the typology of teachers according to the level of creative approach to the creative development of the student; to develop a system of innovative modules for improving the technology of formation of students' creative competence; substantiate the need for qualitative formal and substantial changes in the course of general pedagogy at a pedagogical university, taking into account the creative nature of the teacher’s activities and experimentally confirm the effectiveness of the proposed system, introduce it into the practice of preparing a future teacher. A technology has been developed for the formation of the creative competence of a future teacher, including methods, forms and means identified, recommendations and conclusions.

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