scholarly journals Social Perception of Geo-Hydrological Risk in the Context of Urban Disaster Risk Reduction: A Comparison between Experts and Population in an Area of Southern Italy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 2061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loredana Antronico ◽  
Roberto Coscarelli ◽  
Francesco De Pascale ◽  
Francesca Condino
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Perception Of Risk ◽  
Safety Level ◽  
Urban Disaster ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Perceive Risk ◽  
And Behavior

The perception of risk is influenced by how the signals about impacts of events are collected, selected, and interpreted. Empirical data suggest that significant differences in the perception of risk occur within the non-expert population itself, as well as between experts and non-expert population. The paper seeks to examine the risk perception of citizens living in an area subject to high hydro-geological risk of Calabria (Southern Italy), and understanding if local policy makers are aware of how local residents perceive risk. Quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to analyze the perception of experts, stakeholders and citizens on the following research topics: (i) perception of geohydrological risk, involvement in past events and behavior exhibited; (ii) information, communication, preparedness, and feeling of safety and trust. The results of the survey showed the communication gap between experts and people, evidencing the need for local authorities and experts to disseminate the culture of awareness on the risk and to increase the safety level of the citizens by means of participated actions aimed at reducing urban disaster risk.

scholarly journals Millennials and ICT—Findings from the Technology 4 Young Adults (T4YA) Project: An Exploratory Study

Societies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah R. Marston
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
First Century ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Content Sharing ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Privacy Issues ◽  
Larger Sample

Information communication technology (ICT) is becoming a pivotal element in the twenty-first century, and while there has been substantial work conducted to understand ICT use by older adults, there is a paucity of knowledge relating to ICT use and behavior by Millennials. The Technology 4 Young Adults (T4YA) study opens the discussion to the barriers and enablers of ICT by Millennials in their day-to-day activities. Eight participants aged 18–33 years were recruited, and open-ended questions were posed to the focus groups participants. A total of three focus groups were conducted, two focus groups were conducted in Pontefract (West Yorkshire, England) and one focus group was conducted in Swansea (West Glamorgan, Wales); all focus groups were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Primary themes included: hardware, privacy issues/concerns, confidence, usability/functionality, day-to-day activities, and content/sharing of information. Day-to-day activities were undertaken primarily on smartphones, such as online banking and shopping, while privacy and trust concerns was a conversation thread throughout the discussions. Further work is needed with larger sample sizes, taking a multi-methods approach to extract quantitative data to underpin qualitative data analysis and frameworks. This exploratory study intersects at the fields of social sciences and human–computer interaction.

First telemetry data on wild individuals from the threatened, isolated Italian otter (Lutra lutra) population

Mammalia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 447-452
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Quaglietta ◽  
Romina Fusillo ◽  
Manlio Marcelli ◽  
Anna Loy ◽  
Luigi Boitani
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Lutra Lutra ◽  
Telemetry Data ◽  
Eurasian Otter ◽  
Preliminary Information ◽  
Endangered Population ◽  
Direct Data ◽  
Sound Management ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Effective Conservation

Abstract The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is among the most endangered mammals in Italy, its population being isolated and genetically distinct from other European populations. Yet, its ecology and behavior are largely unknown in Italy, preventing its much-needed effective conservation. We radio-tracked one male and one female otter daily in Southern Italy, for 1 year and 8 months, respectively. The male and female used nearly 30 and 20 km of river, respectively. The extension of the ranges varied among seasons. The male was more conservative in its spatial utilization, being mostly located around a trout farm. These first direct data on space use by wild Italian otters provided preliminary information potentially useful for a sound management of this endangered population.

Distribution and behavior of lithium in the K-alkaline rocks from the Roccamonfina Volcano (Campania, southern Italy)

1984 ◽  
Vol 43 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 223-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Calderoni ◽  
V. Ferrini ◽  
B. Giannetti ◽  
U. Masi
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Alkaline Rocks ◽  
And Behavior

scholarly journals Performance of International Tourists’ Perception and Behavior toward Road Safety in Phuket, Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S2) ◽  
pp. 96-103
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Country Road ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Beach Resort ◽  
And Behavior

When traveling in a foreign country, road transport is most frequently and conveniently used particularly, but road conditions and manners are stunningly different among countries, which increases potential risks to meet accidents. If tourists feel such risks, it may be that they will not be repeaters and their impressions will also be shared with others, leading to a potential decrease of tourists. Phuket, Thailand, a worldly wellknown beach resort, faces problems in road conditions and manners, with a high rate of traffic accidents and casualties, and governmental actions have to be taken. This paper reports a questionnaire survey result about how international tourists feel and understand road conditions in Phuket during their stay, which is expected to offer good evidence on which governmental actions should be based. The survey results revealed (mostly through the behaviors and recommendations) that the majority of international tourists to Phuket felt risks in terms of road conditions, regardless of whether they drove by themselves or not, and most of them wanted the basic information on road conditions as well as regulations, so that they could prepare themselves. Relations between demographic characteristics and questionnaire replies were also investigated, suggesting that there be a necessity of reducing risks particularly for elderly tourists, and that the driving manner of local residents including professional drivers should be improved.

scholarly journals Perception of risk for natural hazards in Campania Region (Southern Italy)

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 101164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gala Avvisati ◽  
Eliana Bellucci Sessa ◽  
Orazio Colucci ◽  
Barbara Marfè ◽  
Enrica Marotta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Perception Of Risk ◽  
Campania Region

The role of faith-based institutions in urban disaster risk reduction for immigrant communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 299-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chanrith Ngin ◽  
Jesse Hession Grayman ◽  
Andreas Neef ◽  
Nichapat Sanunsilp
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Immigrant Communities ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Urban Disaster ◽  
Faith Based Institutions

Post-project review in urban disaster risk reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan-Pablo Sarmiento ◽  
Philip Gelman ◽  
Gustavo Jordão ◽  
Patricia Bittner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
Urban Disaster ◽  
One Year

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of a post-project review (PPR) method designed to verify the accomplishments of urban disaster risk reduction-neighborhood approach (DRR-NA) projects after at least one year of project closeout. The PPR revisited the essential processes identified during project implementation and analyzed the sustainability of project gains. Design/methodology/approach The first section focuses on a literature review of the evaluation methods after project implementation, and the second describes the urban risk PPR design, its implementation, and findings. Findings The proposed framework for the PPR was clear and uniform and at the same time offered the necessary flexibility to adapt to the different DRR-NA projects and contexts. The PPR methodology sought to determine the conditions of the physical works, social and environmental gains, and progress in institutional arrangements associated with the NA projects. Factors that contribute and impede success in DRR-NA projects were identified. Practical implications Allowing at least one year between the completion of the NA projects and the PPR is both convenient and challenging. On the positive side, this approach allows for the verification of project outcomes after an extended period of time. However, there are also challenges, such as the need to seek additional financial resources to carry out the review; generate new contractual mechanisms; and assign human resources to review a project already closed. Originality/value The changes introduced into the PPR methodology to obtain a participative and self-conducted process resulted in a truly collective learning experience, becoming an act of accountability and social commitment.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document