The Impact of a Strong Commitment on Disaster Resilience: A Longitudinal Study of the 2012 Korean Typhoons

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyujin Jung ◽  
Minsun Song
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Heckman Selection Model ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Institutional Collective Action ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Strong Commitment ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Heckman Selection

Abstract Natural and technical disasters are abrupt and have a huge impact on relatively broad regions, yet little research has examined how local organizations overcome institutional collective action dilemmas in collaborative emergency management. Since simply participating in collective agreements and adopting coordination plans are inadequate for achieving effective collaboration in emergency situations, this research aims to test whether organizations’ decisions to engage in joint emergency programs are sufficient for building resilient emergency response networks. We systemically design a Heckman selection model with two stages by utilizing data derived from the 2012 and 2013 emergency management surveys conducted before and after the 2012 Korean typhoons. The results demonstrate how a strong commitment though participation in joint exercises significantly influences disaster than formal planning and network affiliations. The findings imply that network interactions forged by such full-scale exercises reduce transaction costs of collaboration and improve community resilience.

The Impact of Social Capital on Volunteering and Giving: Evidence From Urban China

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 1201-1222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongsheng Wu ◽  
Rong Zhao ◽  
Xiulan Zhang ◽  
Fengqin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Urban China ◽  
Institutional Trust ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Heckman Selection Model ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Heckman Selection

The impact of social capital on philanthropy has been studied extensively, but existing research fails to measure social capital consistently and completely. Using a representative data set from the 2013 Survey on Philanthropic Behaviors of Urban Citizens in China, this study first expanded existing social capital measurements to be more comprehensive, consisting of civic networks, norms of reciprocity, institutional trust, acquaintance trust, and stranger trust. Tobit regression and Heckman selection model were then used to explore the impact of social capital on philanthropy in China. Regression analyses indicate that civic network, norms of reciprocity, institutional trust, and stranger trust are positively associated with both volunteering and giving in the Chinese context. In addition, acquaintance trust is negatively correlated with giving, but has no significant association with volunteering. These findings provide insights to better understanding the complex relationship between social capital and philanthropy, especially in non-Western contexts.

scholarly journals Method vs. Metaphysics

2020 ◽  
Vol 100 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 203-218
Author(s):  
Han van Ruler
Keyword(s):  
Causal Factors ◽  
Scientific Status ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Life Of The Mind ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Causal Operators ◽  
Metaphysical Interpretation ◽  
Natural Change ◽  
The Mind ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This article discusses Descartes’s preferred focus on morally and theologically neutral subjects and points out the impact of this focus on the scientific status of theology. It does so by linking Descartes’s method to his transformation of the notion of substance. Descartes’s Meditations centred around epistemological questions rather than non-human intelligences or the life of the mind beyond this world. Likewise, in his early works, Descartes consistently avoided referring to causal operators. Finally, having first redefined the notion of substance in the Principia, Descartes would completely abandon making use of this notion in his later years. Indeed, in contrast to many authors before and after him, Descartes never showed any interest in the long-established metaphysical interpretation of substances as being causal factors of natural change. With God, nature, and mind commonly serving as instances of substantial causality, Descartes’s philosophy had a huge impact on the place of God in science and discreetly excluded theology as a subject to which his method might be applied.

scholarly journals TRAUMATISMO DENTÁRIO: QUAL O CONHECIMENTO DO CIRURGIÃO DENTISTA?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Mariana Esperendi Bastianini ◽  
Andressa Restani Oliveira ◽  
Graziela Garrido Mori Panucci ◽  
Carolina dos Santos Santinoni ◽  
Juliane Avansini Marsicano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pulp Exposure ◽  
Professional Information ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Results

The aims of this study were to evaluate the knowledge of dentists on the diagnosis and treatment of clinical situations of dental trauma and the impact of an orientation activity in the form of a lecture on the training process of professionals. The assessment instrument was a questionnaire that contained professional information and different clinical cases of dental trauma for dentists to answer. Data were collected in two stages, before and after the lecture. For statistical analysis, the G test was used, with a 5% significance level. Most professionals were general practitioners (71.4%), and most of them had experience with dental trauma (75.5%). However, when the statistical analysis was carried out, only the conduct before a tooth with pulp exposure > 2mm with incomplete rhizogenesis and management after immediate re-implantation of avulsed tooth with complete rhizogenesis, demonstrated positive results with statistically significant differences. In view of this, we concluded that the professionals had satisfactory knowledge, with reservations for more complex cases.However, orientation activity did not contribute to the improvement in clinical decisions.

scholarly journals INOVASI KURIKULUM: STUDI KASUS DI MADRASAH ALIYAH AL-ISLAM JORESAN MLARAK PONOROGO

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 133-159
Author(s):  
Abdah Munfaridatus Sholihah
Keyword(s):  
Day School ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Work Done ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Full Day

The curriculum is one component that is crucial in an education system, because the curriculum is a tool to achieve educational goals and at the same time as a guide in the implementation of teaching at all types and levels of education. Thus the curriculum is always dynamic in order to better adapt to various developments that occur. Every educator must understand the development of the curriculum, because it is the most important pedagogical formulation in the educational context, and the curriculum will illustrate how the work done helps students develop their potential in the form of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social, religious. To uncover the curriculum innovations carried out at MA Al-Islam Joresan Mlarak Ponorogo, the author will examine how the curriculum innovations implemented at MA Al-Islam Joresan before and after the implementation of the full day school program and how the impact of curriculum innovation on educational outcomes and student self-development at MA Al-Islam Joresan? And researchers apply the type of qualitative research methods, and data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. Then the data analysis technique used in this study uses the concept given by Miles & Huberman. From the results of the study it was found that the curriculum innovation at Joresan Aliyah Al-Islam Madrasah was carried out in two stages, the first was curriculum innovation before the implementation of the full day school classroom program. The first phase was implemented in 1984, while the second innovation was carried out in 2010 by implementing a full day class program. The impact of curriculum innovation in Madrasah Aliyah Al-Islam Joresan is very influential on student learning outcomes and self-development of full day class students.  

scholarly journals DYNAMICS OF STUDENT’S RELATIONS TOWARD HEALTH SUPPORTING AND MEDICAL PROPHYLACTIC MEASURES BEFORE COVID-19 AND AFTER FIRST STAGE OF PANDEMIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-82
Author(s):  
Olga N. Arestova ◽  
Gleb D. Vzorin
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Prophylactic Measures ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Social Components ◽  
Medical Examinations ◽  
The Impact

Relevance. The present study examines attitudes to health supporting and medical prophylactic measures in students before and after the first stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology and sample. The study was conducted using an online questionnaire with two stages, each involving more than 150 students. Results. Students adhere to rational attitudes of health supporting and medical prophylactic, but their severity is insufficient. Hygiene rules are observed, a gentle regime for diseases is observed, health is monitored at home, contacts are limited. They are worried about their own health. Active forms of health supporting and medical prophylactic are insufficiently expressed. Vaccination, hardening, and medical examinations are particularly unpopular. Attitudes before and after the first stage of the pandemic did not differ significantly. The trends towards an active lifestyle, hygiene rules and adequate behavior in the event of an illness have increased. The popularity of vaccinations has decreased. Egocentric motivation for the use of preventive measures prevails. Key findings 1. The commitment of the surveyed students to health supporting and medical prophylactic is assessed as insufficiently high, primarily in relation to active methods. Concerns about health, fears of getting sick are observed. However, these experiences do not activate, rather strengthen the restrictive attitudes. 2. The impact of the first stage of the pandemic on the attitude of students to health supporting and medical prophylactic was insignificant. There is an increase in skepticism about vaccination. 3. The motive for applying security measures is to reduce personal risk, social components are less significant. Among the reasons for refusing preventive measures are skepticism about efficiency, unwillingness to support “business on problems”. The reason for the refusal of vaccination is indicated by uncertainty in safety

scholarly journals Patterns and determinants of intra-industry trade in agri-food products between Bosnia and Herzegovina and CEFTA 2006

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (229) ◽  
pp. 7-35
Author(s):  
Snjezana Brkic ◽  
Radovan Kastratovic ◽  
Mirela Abidovic-Salkica
Keyword(s):  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Trade Agreement ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Heckman Selection Model ◽  
East European ◽  
Industry Trade ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Heckman Selection

The paper aims to identify patterns and country-specific determinants of intra-industry trade (IIT) in agri-food products between Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and other CEFTA 2006 parties in the period 2008-2018. The purpose of the paper is to contribute to filling the gap in the empirical literature on IIT of the South East European countries, especially in regard to non-manufacturing sectors. To investigate IIT intensity and structure the analysis employed Grubel- Lloyd indices and GHM methodology based on relative unit values. In order to examine the impact of various determinants on IIT in agri-food products, a random-effects Heckman selection model was estimated, following a sector-level approach in the analysis. The analysis indicates a lower level of IIT than expected and a strong dominance of its vertical type in all BiH bilateral relations within CEFTA 2006. The empirical results also suggest that the major determinants positively affecting IIT in agri-food products include the size of the trading economies, the similarity in their ethnic structure, membership in the common regional trade agreement, and common borders. By contrast, the results indicate that IIT is negatively affected by differences between the trading economies in terms of productivity and gross domestic product per capita.

Libraries to the Rescue

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Mabe
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Unexpected Events ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Hurricane Irene ◽  
Chesterfield County ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Effective Reaction

Emergency management professionals over the years have realized that preplanning and coordination is essential when mounting an effective reaction to a natural disaster. During Hurricane Katrina, professionals learned that preplanning and preparation must include a plan for responding to the unexpected. Chesterfield County, VA learned this lesson in 2011 during Hurricane Irene when unexpected events required adjusting the plan. The amount of damage caused by Irene was minimal compared to Katrina but the impact of responding to unexpected needs was just as compelling. During Irene and other natural disasters that followed the Chesterfield County Public (CCPL) became a key component in meeting unexpected needs mass care and communications. CCPL can now serve as an information hub, double as a daytime relief shelter and participate in mass feeding if necessary during emergency situations. Selected library branches are also be used as overnight relief shelters when the activation of a standard sized shelter facility is not warranted.

scholarly journals Impact of a Training Intervention for Usein Emergency Situations on Knowledge and Skills Acquisition by Undergraduate Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Silmara Meneguin ◽  
Camila Fernandes Pollo ◽  
Miriane Garuzi ◽  
Helio Amante Miot
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of an intervention aimed at the enhancing of undergraduate students in emergency situations and to identify the factors related to the acquisition of participants’ knowledge and skills. This was an intervention study using a convenience sample of 424 students from different campuses of a public university in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. Theoretical learning was assessed using pre-test and post-test multiple-choice questions, and skills in basic life support were assessed via simulation using a mannequin, immediate feedback devices and a checklist. The mean knowledge score attained was 15.1 (SD±3.50) on the pre-test and20.9 (SD±3.20) on the post-test (p< 0.001). Regarding basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills, the mean scores before and after the training were 36.3(SD=±5.3) and178 (SD± 28.3) respectively (p< 0.001). Age was associated with an increase in knowledge and skills’ score when comparing before and after training scores (p=0.0000). The practical basic life support training intervention received an assessment of 75.4%from students of all areas. The training intervention contributed to improvement in both knowledge of care in emergency situations and basic life support skills. Age was the only factor that independently influenced the development of learning and psychomotor skills.

Libraries to the Rescue

2019 ◽  
pp. 1001-1022
Author(s):  
Michael R. Mabe
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Unexpected Events ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Hurricane Irene ◽  
Chesterfield County ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Effective Reaction

Emergency management professionals over the years have realized that preplanning and coordination is essential when mounting an effective reaction to a natural disaster. During Hurricane Katrina, professionals learned that preplanning and preparation must include a plan for responding to the unexpected. Chesterfield County, VA learned this lesson in 2011 during Hurricane Irene when unexpected events required adjusting the plan. The amount of damage caused by Irene was minimal compared to Katrina but the impact of responding to unexpected needs was just as compelling. During Irene and other natural disasters that followed the Chesterfield County Public (CCPL) became a key component in meeting unexpected needs mass care and communications. CCPL can now serve as an information hub, double as a daytime relief shelter and participate in mass feeding if necessary during emergency situations. Selected library branches are also be used as overnight relief shelters when the activation of a standard sized shelter facility is not warranted.

Pre - Purchasing and Post - Purchasing Travel Behavior on Social Media: The Case of Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1475
Author(s):  
Assem ABDUNUROVA ◽  
Maira USPANOVA ◽  
Rajibul HASAN ◽  
Zinagul SURAPBERGENOVA ◽  
Nuradin KUDAIBERGENOV
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Online Travel ◽  
Post Purchase ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – To identify consumers’ travel behavior on social media (SM) before and after purchasing tourism product in the case of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Methodology – A quantitative survey collected data involving travel purposes from 413 users of SM platforms. Findings – This paper revealed the impact of social-economic characteristics on travel behavior and characterized two stages of purchasing process tourism product on SM: The pre-purchase behavior: the impact on decision-making process such factors as sources of trustworthy content, travel frequency, being a member of travel companies’ SM and feedback from travel companies; The post-purchase behavior: the impact of satisfaction and dissatisfaction on the level of spreading positive and negative reviews; feedback from travel companies on consumers’ satisfaction, frequency usage of SM. The originality – The paper investigated pre-purchasing and post-purchasing travel behavior on SM and lack of researches and online travel behavior statistics in Central Asia makes this paper valuable.

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