scholarly journals The Role of Experience and Different Sources of Knowledge in Shaping Flood Risk Awareness

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Mondino ◽  
Anna Scolobig ◽  
Marco Borga ◽  
Giuliano Di Baldassarre
Keyword(s):  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Different Sources

Understanding what makes people vulnerable to flooding is key in informing the risk management process. Non-structural measures, such as risk communication, can reduce vulnerability by improving flood risk awareness, but they require a deep understanding of which factors influence risk awareness, and how. We analysed and untangled the role of experience with, and knowledge of, floods by conducting a survey in a municipality in North-eastern Italy that was hit by a flash flood in 2018. The results show that previous experience with floods influences risk awareness not only directly, but also indirectly through the knowledge that was gained from that experience. In addition, specific (as opposed to generic) definitions of experience have been found to be better suited for exploring their effects on risk awareness. Based on the literature and on our results, we propose an experience-knowledge typology to help unravel the complex role that these two variables play in shaping flood risk awareness.

scholarly journals Review of the Classroom Implications Discussed in Language and Cultural Practices in Communities and Schools: Bridging Learning for Students from Non-Dominant Groups Edited by Inmaculada García-Sánchez & Marjorie Faulstich Orellana

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Amirreza Karami
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Culturally Responsive Teaching ◽  
Culturally Responsive ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Responsive Teaching ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Multicultural Classrooms ◽  
Different Sources

This review provides a summary of the classroom implications discussed in Language and Cultural Practices in Communities and Schools: Bridging for Students from Non-Dominant Groups edited by Inmaculada García-Sánchez and Marjorie Faulstich Orellana (2019). Although there are thirteen chapters in this book written by different scholars, they are related to each other and provide teachers with some research-based guidelines on how to integrate different sources of knowledge—such as students’ funds of knowledge—into their instructions in multicultural classrooms. The review of the classroom implications discussed in this book highlights the important role of the teacher once more in providing minority students with the equitable education that they deserve. Therefore, teachers need to be familiarized with culturally responsive teaching approaches in general and, in particular, with different teaching methods and strategies of multicultural education. This will allow teachers to prepare their students to live successfully and peacefully in non-native cultural settings and societies.

Longitudinal Survey Data Call For Diversifying Temporal Dynamics In Modelling Human-Water Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Mondino ◽  
Anna Scolobig ◽  
Marco Borga ◽  
Giuliano Di Baldassarre
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Heterogeneity ◽  
Longitudinal Survey Data

<p>Numerous scholars have unravelled the complexities and underlying uncertainties of coupled human and water systems in various fields and disciplines. These complexities, however, are not always reflected in the way in which the dynamics of human-water systems are modelled. One reason is the lack of social data times series, that may be provided by longitudinal surveys. Here, we show the value of collecting longitudinal survey data to enrich sociohydrological modelling of flood risk. To illustrate, we compare and contrast two different approaches (repeated cross-sectional and panel) for collecting longitudinal data, and explore changes in flood risk awareness and preparedness in a municipality hit by a flash flood in 2018. We found that risk awareness has not changed significantly in the timeframe under study (one year). Perceived preparedness also did not change, but we observed differences related to damage severity. More precisely, preparedness increased only among those respondents who suffered low damages during the flood event. We also found gender differences across both approaches for most of the variables explored. Lastly, we argue that results that are consistent across the two approaches constitute robust data that can be used for the parametrisation of sociohydrological models. Moreover, we posit that there is a need to improve socio-demographic heterogeneity in modelling human-water systems in order to better support risk management.</p>

scholarly journals The Role of Accounting Information in Risk Management in the Saudi Banks under Digital Services: Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Dr. Ahmed Zakaria Zaki Osemy
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Digital Services ◽  
Risk Management Process

This research aims to determine the role of using useful accounting information in risk management in Saudi banks under digital services. This study is based on an exploratory study and desk study from the literature review. This study revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between using useful accounting information in the risk management process in Saudi banks under digital services and achieving positive results in general. There is a positive and strong correlation, the value of which is 0.94. This study, also, revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between using accounting information in risk management in the Saudi banks under digital services and reducing risks. There is a positive and strong correlation, the value of which is 0.80. In addition, the study revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between using accounting information in risk management in the Saudi banks under digital services and avoiding risks. There is a positive and moderate correlation, the value of which is 0.66. Finally, the researcher recommends the necessity of using useful accounting information in the Saudi banks properly to improve the quality of risk management process more and more, especially under digital services.

scholarly journals The role of financial statements in decisionmaking in the risk management process

Revizor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (93) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Jelena Krpić
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Reliable Information ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Risk Management System ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Credible Information

In order to establish a balance between the risks to which it is exposed and the achievement of set goals, the management organizes a risk management system. The management system also implies making appropriate decisions that should be based on relevant and credible information. Financial statements are currently compiled on the basis of relevant and reliable information, the usefulness of which has been improved by making them comparable, verifiable, timely and understandable, and so relevant source for risk management activities.

scholarly journals Longitudinal survey data for diversifying temporal dynamics in flood risk modelling

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 2811-2828
Author(s):  
Elena Mondino ◽  
Anna Scolobig ◽  
Marco Borga ◽  
Giuliano Di Baldassarre
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Flash Flood ◽  
Water Systems ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Heterogeneity ◽  
Longitudinal Survey Data

Abstract. Scholars have unravelled the complexities and underlying uncertainties in coupled human and water systems in various fields and disciplines. These complexities, however, are not always reflected in the way in which the dynamics of human–water systems are modelled. One reason is the lack of social data time series, which may be provided by longitudinal surveys. Here, we show the value of collecting longitudinal survey data to enrich sociohydrological modelling of flood risk. To illustrate, we compare and contrast two different approaches (repeated cross-sectional and panel) for collecting longitudinal data and explore changes in flood risk awareness and preparedness in a municipality hit by a flash flood in 2018. We found that risk awareness has not changed significantly in the timeframe under study (1 year). Perceived preparedness increased only among those respondents who suffered low damage during the flood event. We also found gender differences across both approaches for most of the variables explored. Lastly, we argue that results that are consistent across the two approaches can be used for the parametrisation of sociohydrological models. We posit that there is a need to enhance the representation of socio-demographic heterogeneity in modelling human–water systems in order to better support risk management.

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